Powerclean (COSHH Safety Data Sheet – D488)

Prochem Powerclean – 5 Litres

This COSHH safety data sheet refers to product no: D488, an oil and grease cleaner you can buy now – Prochem Powerclean – 5 Litres

Section 1: Identification Of The Substance

Section 2: Hazards Identification

Classification: Irritating to eyes.
Eye Contact: Contact with concentrate may cause eye irritation.
Skin Contact: Prolonged or repeated contact with concentrate may cause temporary irritation and may aggravate an existing condition.
Inhalation: Breathing spray may cause temporary irritation of the nose and throat.
Ingestion: Ingestion of concentrate may produce nausea, irritation and possible systemic effects.
Environment: Raw materials are biodegradable. See Ecological Information for further details.

Section 3: Composition / Information On Ingredients

SUBSTANCE RISK (See Section 16) EINECS NO. CAS NO. % W/W (EC RANGE)
(2-methoxymethylethoxy)propanol None 252-104-2 34590-94-8 5 to 15%
Tetrasodium ethylenediaminetetraacetate Xn R22 Xi R41 200-573-9 64-02-8 Less than 5%
Alcohols, C7-21 ethoxylated Xi R38 R41 None 68991-48-0 Less than 5%
Trisodium orthophosphate, Xi R36/37/38 231-509-8 7601-54-9 Less than 5%
Disodium metasilicate, C R34 Xi R37 229-912-9 6834-92-0 Less than 5%
Quaternary alkyl methyl amine ethoxylate methyl chloride, Xn R22 Xi R38 R41 N R50 None 61791-10-4 Less than 5%

Section 4: First Aid Measures

Eye Contact: Flush immediately with water for 15 minutes, then seek medical attention.
Skin Contact: Flush skin with plenty of water. Seek medical attention if any skin irritation persists.
Inhalation: Get fresh air and seek medical assistance if breathing irritation persists.
Ingestion: If swallowed, DO NOT induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical personnel. If injured party is conscious, give two glasses of water. Seek medical attention.

Section 5: Fire Fighting Measures

Extinguishing Media: Product is not flammable. Use water, carbon dioxide, dry powder extinguisher, or other media appropriate for materials actually involved in fire.
Fire/Explosion Hazards: No explosion hazard.
Decomposition Products: Exposure to fire may liberate carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, water and other unidentified thermal decomposition products from this product or its packaging.
Special Protective Equipment: Self contained breathing apparatus for large amounts involved in fire.

Section 6: Accidental Release Measures

Personal Protection: Protective clothing, nitrile rubber gloves, chemical splash goggles.
Containment and Disposal: Large spills should be treated with dry absorbent and disposed at legal waste disposal site. Small spills can be flushed with water to sewage drain linked to waste treatment facility.

Section 7: Handling And Storage

Handling Precautions: Wear nitrile rubber gloves and safety glasses when handling concentrate.
Storage Precautions: Avoid extremes of temperature. Keep out of reach of children. Keep in original container.

Section 8: Exposure Controls / Personal Protection

Exposure Limits: (2-methoxymethylethoxy)propanol (IOELV) WEL-LTEL 50ppm (308mg/m3) (Sk).
Disodium metasilicate suggested WEL-STEL 2mg/m3.
Environmental Controls: For additional guidance, contact ENVIROWISE at www.envirowise.gov.uk or telephone 0800 585794
Eye Protection: Side shield safety glasses are recommended when handling concentrate or during spray application.
Protective Clothing: Standard work clothing and nitrile rubber gloves. Protective gloves should be inspected for wear before use and replaced regularly in accordance with the manufacturers specifications.
Respiratory Protection: For situations where recommended exposure limits may be exceeded or where there is a risk of inhalation of fine spray mists, a suitable fine particle dust mask is recommended. Ventilation: Normal air circulation. Allow adequate ventilation in enclosed areas.
Hygiene: Wash hands and clothing after use or spill. Do not eat or drink when handling chemicals.

Section 9: Physical And Chemical Properties

Appearance/Colour/State: Low foam clear dark blue liquid
Odour: Pine and mint.
pH Concentrate: 12.5 pH Diluted: 12
Boiling Point / Range °C: 100
Flash Point °C: None Method: Not applicable
Flammability Limit %: Not applicable
Explosive Properties: Not applicable
Oxidising Properties: Not applicable
Vapour Pressure: Not determined
Relative Density (Water = 1): 1.05 Solubility: 100%
Partition Coefficient (N-octanol / Water): Not determined
Viscosity: Not determined
Vapour Density: Not determined
Evaporation Rate: Not determined
% Active: 26
% Solids: 17

Section 10: Stability And Reactivity

Stability: Stable
Conditions to Avoid: Extremes of temperature.
Incompatibility (Materials to Avoid): Strong acids and oxidising agents.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Exposure to fire may liberate carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, water and other unidentified thermal decomposition products from this product or its packaging.

Section 11: Toxicological Information

Eye Contact: Contact with concentrate may produce moderate transient eye irritation and possible injury if not promptly rinsed.
Skin Contact: Prolonged or repeated contact may cause temporary irritation, defatting and dermatitis.
Inhalation: Possible respiratory irritation by wetting agents in atomised spray form.
Ingestion: Product is alkaline and may be mildly corrosive to mucous membranes. Possible systemic effects.
Acute and Chronic Effects:
Acute Toxicity: LD50 >3500mg/kg (oral-rat) [(2-methoxymethylethoxy)propanol]
LD50 20mg/l (dermal-rabbit) [(2-methoxymethylethoxy)propanol]
LC50 7h >500ppm (inhalation-rat) [(2-methoxymethylethoxy)propanol]
LD50 >1740mg/kg (oral-rat) (tetrasodium ethylenediaminetetraacetate)
LD50 600-1350mg/kg (oral-rat) (disodium metasilicate)
LD50 770mg/kg (oral-mouse) (disodium metasilicate)
Corrosivity / Irritation: Skin, eye and respiratory
Sensitisation: This product contains hexyl cinnamal and benzyl benzoate.
Repeated Dose Toxicity: Not established
Mutagenicity: None
Carcinogenicity: None
Teratogenicity: None

Section 12: Ecological Information

Ecotoxicity: EC50 48h 1919mg/l (daphnia) [(2-methoxymethylethoxy)propanol]
LC50 96h >10000mg/l (goldfish) [(2-methoxymethylethoxy)propanol]
EC50 96h >969mg/l (green algae) [(2-methoxymethylethoxy)propanol]
LC50 96h >100mg/l (fish) (tetrasodium ethylenediaminetetraacetate)
LC50 24h >500mg/l (daphnia) (tetrasodium ethylenediaminetetraacetate)
LC50 96h 150mg/l (guppy) (trisodium orthophosphate)
Mobility: Soluble in water.
Persistence and Degradability: The surfactant(s) contained in this preparation comply with the biodegradability criteria as laid down in Regulation (EC) No.648/2004 on detergents. Data to support this assertion are held at the disposal of the competent authorities of the Member States and will be made available to them, at their direct request or at the request of a detergent manufacturer. The major packaging materials of polyethylene and fibreboard are recyclable.
Bioaccumulative Potential: Not known.
Other Effects: None known or no relevant data available for substances in this preparation.

Section 13: Disposal Considerations

Cleaning waste effluent should be disposed of in accordance with regional and national requirements. Empty containers should be rinsed with water then crushed and disposed of at legal waste disposal site. Contact local Environment Agency office for waste holder requirements.

Section 14: Transport Information

UN No: None
Classification: Not classified as hazardous for transport
Proper Shipping Name: None
Packing Group: None
Road (ADR): None
Sea (IMDG): None
Air (ICAO / IATA): None
Rail (RID): None

Section 15: Regulatory Information

Classification: Xi IRRITANT
Risk Phrases:
R36 Irritating to eyes.
Safety Phrases:
S2 Keep out of the reach of children.
S24/25 Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
S26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.
S37 Wear suitable gloves.

The information given has been compiled with reference to the CHEMICALS (HAZARD INFORMATION AND PACKAGING FOR SUPPLY) REGULATIONS (CHIP 4) 2009 (as amended), the REGISTRATION, EVALUATION, AUTHORISATION AND RESTRICTION OF CHEMICALS (REACH) REGULATIONS (as amended), the CONTROL OF SUBSTANCES HAZARDOUS TO HEALTH REGULATIONS (COSHH) 2002 (as amended), REGULATION (EC) NO. 648/2004 ON DETERGENTS (as amended) and the MANAGEMENT OF HEALTH AND SAFETY AT WORK REGULATIONS 1999 (as amended). This safety data sheet does not constitute the users own assessment of workplace risk as required by other health and safety regulations.

Section 16: Other Information

Risk Phrases for ingredients in section 3: R22 Harmful if swallowed.
R34 Causes burns.
R36 Irritating to eyes.
R37 Irritating to respiratory system.
R38 Irritating to skin.
R41 Risk of serious damage to eyes.
R50 Very toxic to aquatic organisms.

For additional information on safety, training and use of this product, contact the supplier. This product is intended for professional use only. The information given is intended to be of assistance to users but is without guarantee. Variations can occur in application and users are advised to conduct their own tests. Suggestions for use neither give nor imply any guarantee as to the intended use.
Revisions: Replaces SDS D488 Issue / Revision Date 22/09/09
Revised Sections: 1, 3, 6, 7, 8, 16.
SDS D488 Issue / Revision Date 02/08/10