Solu-Boost - 1 KG Tub

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1. PRODUCT NAME:   Soluboost                                    PRODUCT CODE:  S319
DESCRIPTION:   Cleaning booster

SUPPLIED BY:   Solution (Cornwall) Ltd
Unit 10D Cardrew Industrial Estate,
Redruth,
Cornwall TR15 1SS
Tel: 01209 204343
Fax: 01209 218080
Email [email protected]

2.  HAZARDS  IDENTIFICATION
Toxicity is principally related to its irritant effects.  Does not present a significant hazard to the environment.

3.  COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Contains

4.  FIRST AID MEASURES

5.  FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Suitable Extinguishers:  Water.
Hazardous Combustion Products:  Decomposes evolving oxygen which may contribute to fire.
Special Equipment for Fire Fighting:  Self contained breathing apparatus.

6.  ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Safety Precautions:  Wear appropriate PPE – see section 8.
Environmental Precautions:  Avoid raising dust.  Inform authorities of significant discharge to drains and watercourses.
Clean up Procedure:  Collect the material and place in clean, dry, vented, labelled containers.  Isolate in a safe place and hold for waste disposal.  Clean the area with large quantities of water.

7.  HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling          Ventilation:   Good general ventilation
Prohibited procedures & equipment:  Never return product to container.
Recommended procedures & equipment:  Use dedicated equipment.  Keep dry.
Storage              Temperature range:  <40oC
Humidity range:  Dry
Keep away from sources:  see section 10
Suitable storage media:  Stainless steel.  Polyethylene, PE coated paper, glass, passivated aluminium.

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8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION

Exposure Limits      10mg/m3, total; 4mg/m3, respirable: ( 8hr TWA )                 Type EH40 guidance

Protective Measures
Hand:  PVC, neoprene or rubber gloves.
Eye:  Safety Glasses
Skin:  Overalls
Hygiene Measures:  Always wash thoroughly after handling chemicals.

9.  PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance:  White crystalline powder                                                         
pH:  10 - 11 (1% solution)
Flammability:  Not flammable, but will increase flammability of other materials.
Oxidising Properties:  Oxidising Agent                                                            
Solubility in water:  150 g/l @ 20oC, 175 g/l @ 30oC                 
Decomposition Temperature:  Decomposed with oxygen release above 50oC

10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stability:  Stable under normal conditions.
Known hazardous reactions:  Exothermic decomposition with incompatible materials and moisture.
Conditions to avoid:  Heat or heat sources.
Materials to avoid:  Acids, alkalis, heavy metal salts, reducing agents, organic materials, flammable materials.
Hazardous decomposition products:  Oxygen and Steam.

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Irritating to eyes and mucous membranes.
LD50          1034 mg/kg oral-rat                >2000 mg/kg skin-rabbit

12.  ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Environmental effects
Mobility:  Soluble in water 
Degradability:  Significant hydrolysis in water; forms Sodium Carbonate, Oxygen and water.
Bioaccumulative potential:  Not bioaccumulating.
Aquatic toxicity:  Toxic to aquatic organisms.  Nevertheless, danger to the environment is limited as a result of absence of bioaccumulation and its degradability.

13.  DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Substance:  Via an authorised waste disposal contractor to an approved waste disposal site, observing all local and national regulations.

14.  TRANSPORT INFORMATION
UN No:   3378                                      ADR Class No:  5.1
Primary Hazard:  Oxidising Agent   
Packing Group:  III                             Emergency Action Code  1Y 50
Proper Shipping Name: Sodium percarbonate

15.  REGULATORY INFORMATION
Supply label details             Ref. CHIP ‘3
Symbols                                                O, Xn, Oxidising and Harmful
Risk phrases                         8 -22- 41 Contact with combustible material may cause fire.  Harmful if swallowed.  Risk of                                           serious damage to eyes.
Safety phrases                     3 - 17 - 24/25 - 26 Keep in a cool place.  Keep away from combustible material.  Avoid                                                    contact with skin and eyes.  In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of                                               water and seek medical advice.
E.C. No
Use of this material may be governed by the following regulations:-
COSHH

Users are advised to consult these regulations for further information.
The information contained in this data sheet does not constitute an assessment of workplace risks.

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16.  OTHER INFORMATION
This material is usually used for :  Stain removal, hard surface cleaning, laundry additive.

It must not be used for:

Legal Disclaimer: 
The above information is based on the present state of our knowledge of the product at the time of publication.  It is given in good faith, no warranty is implied with respect to the quality or the specification of the product.  The user must satisfy himself that the product is entirely suitable for his purpose.