Safety data sheet

1. Company name/address

Version 1.2.2   Date: 9. march 2010

Product name:

Undri paintbrush cleaner

Producer:

UNDRI

Address:

Stapabraut 3A

City

Reykjanesbaer

Telephone:

+354 421 6574

Fax:

+354 421 7574

Others that can be contacted in case of emergency:

   University Hospital - Emergency Services

Tel:
+354 543 2000

2. Composition: Information on classification of chemicals 

Classified chemicals according to Icelandic regulations:

3. Possible risks   

Possible risk during  and after application for humans/environment

Safety markings:

Xi: Irritating

Safety:

Risk of serious damages to eyes.

Warnings

In the case of skin contact wash with water and soap. In the case of eye contact wash immediately for a period of 15 minutes with water and obtain medical attention. Ingestion: Drink a few glasses of water or milk. Contact doctor if larger quantities has been swallowed.

Environmental risks:

Decomposes in nature >90%. The product fulfills EC test for biological degradability of tensides.  Fast degradation >60% BOD in 28 days (Closed Bottle Test (OECD 301D)).

4. First aid measures 

Accident:

Treatment

Inhalation:  

Not relevant.

Skin contact:

Remove soaked clothes Wash skin thoroughly without delay with water and soap.

Eye contact:

Flush eyes for 15 minutes with plenty of water, keeping eyelid open. Get medical attention.

Ingestion:

Drink a few glasses of water or milk. Get medical attention if large doses are ingested.

5. Fire fighting procedures: 

Use foam, carbon dioxide or powder. The product is not flammable but sustains fire.

6. Accidental releases 

Measures to protect people:

Use gloves  (Neopren or nitrilerubber), it is advisable to use goggles.

Measures to protect environment:

Prevent entering large quantities into drains or rivers/streams.

Cleanup methods:

Larger releases: Use adsorbent materials  (sand or earth) to clean up the spill. Dispose of as industrial waste in accordance with regulations.

7. Storage and handling 

Handling:

Standard safety regulations for handling chemicals.

Storage:

No specific measures needed.

8. Limitation of exposure and personal protective equipment 

Measures to limit exposure when used:

1. Avoid contact with skin, eyes and mouth.

2. Access to tap water.

3. Use gloves

4. Goggles recommended

9 Physical and chemical properties 

Form at delivery:

Clear/cloudy solution

pH  7,8

Boiling point (°C)

>100

Soluble/dispersible in water

Forms emulsion

Melting point (°C)

~0

Weight percent water

50%

Flash point (°C)

>150

Weight percent tallowpropionate

25%

Specific weight: 0,87

10 Stability and reactivity

Stability:

Normally stable

Dangerous decomposed chemicals:

None known.

11 Information on toxicology

Toxicological data

LD rat oral  8000 mg/kg 1)

Toxicological information

1) Estimated from content of Alcoholethoxylate in the product.

Health risks:

Inhalation:

-

Skin

Irritating. Can cause blushing and itching of skin.

Eyes

Irritating. Can cause irritation and swelling.

Ingestion

Low immediate toxicity. Can irritate mucous membranes in mouth, throat and digestive tract.

12 Ecological information

Ecotoxicity data:

LC50 96 hours fish 20-40mg/L 2)

EC50 48 hours Daphnia 2)

Degradability:

Aerated degradability >90%. The product fulfills requirement of EC – directive regarding biodegradability of surfactants. Easily biodegradable >60% BOD 28 in days according to Closed Bottle test (OECD 301B).

Bioaccumulation:

None

Other information

2) Based on information on and concentration of Alcoholethoxylate in the product.

13 Advice on disposal

Methods of disposal:

The product can be incinerated. Dispose of by approval of local authorities through communal or household waste collection.

14 Transport

ADR classification: free; UN classification; free.

15 Regulations regarding usage of the product

EEC safety labeling: symbol: Xi

Contains:

Alcoholethoxylate

15-30%

R-phrases

R41

Risk of serious damage to eye.

S-phrases

S-24/26

Avoid contact with skin.  In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.

16 Other information

The information in this material safety data sheet is only valid for this product and is not valid if mixed with other substances. It remains the user's own responsibility to make sure that the information is appropriate and complete for his special use of this product.

Made by :

Ragnar Jóhannsson