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Identification of the substance/preparation and of the
1.
company/undertaking
Identification of the substance or preparation
: Grease away
Product name
: Removes cooking fat, grease and oils excellently
Product use
Company/undertaking identification
: HG International b.v. : +31 (0)36 54 94 700
Manufacturer Telephone No.:
: Damsluisweg 70 : +31 (0)36 54 94 744
Address Fax
1332 EJ Almere : www.hginternational.com
Internet:
: Netherlands
Country
: HG UK
Importer
: Unit 11 Grange Way Business Park Whitehall Road Industrial Estate
Address
Uk Colchester Essex CO2 8HF
: +44.1206.795.200
Telephone No.:
: +44.1206.795.201
Fax
: United Kingdom (UK)
Country
Composition/information on ingredients
2.
: Preparation
Substance/preparation
EC Number
Ingredient name CAS number % Classification
United Kingdom (UK)
1-Methoxy-2-propanol 107-98-2 203-539-1 5 - 15 10
Fatalcoholethoxylate 69011-36-5 polymer 1-5 Xn; 22
Xi; 41
See section 16 for the full text of the R Phrases declared
above
* Occupational Exposure Limit(s), if available, are listed in Section 8
Hazards identification
3.
The preparation is not classified as dangerous according to Directive 1999/45/EC and its amendments.
: Not classified.
Classification
See section 11 for more detailed information on health effects and symptoms.
First aid measures
4.
First aid measures
: If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. If not breathing, give
Inhalation
artificial respiration. Obtain medical attention.
: Do NOT induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical personnel. Never give anything
Ingestion
by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical attention if symptoms appear.
: In case of contact, immediately flush skin with plenty of water. Remove contaminated clothing
Skin Contact
and shoes. Wash clothing before reuse. Clean shoes thoroughly before reuse. Obtain
medical attention.
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: In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with a copious amount of water for at least 15
Eye contact
minutes. Get medical attention if irritation occurs.
: Not available.
Notes to physician
: Not available.
Specific treatments
See section 11 for more detailed information on health effects and symptoms.
Fire-fighting measures
5.
: Use an extinguishing agent suitable for surrounding fires.
Extinguishing media
: No specific hazard.
Special exposure hazards
Not available.
: These products are carbon oxides (CO, CO2).
Hazardous thermal
decomposition products
: Fire fighters should wear appropriate protective equipment and self-contained breathing
Special protective equipment for
apparatus (SCBA) with a full face-piece operated in positive pressure mode.
fire-fighters
Accidental release measures
6.
: Immediately contact emergency personnel. Keep unnecessary personnel away. Use suitable
Personal Precautions
protective equipment (Section 8).
: Avoid dispersal of spilled material and runoff and contact with soil, waterways, drains and
Environmental precautions
sewers.
: If emergency personnel are unavailable, contain spilled material. For small spills add
Methods for cleaning up
absorbent (soil may be used in the absence of other suitable materials) scoop up material and
place in a sealed, liquid-proof container for disposal. For large spills dike spilled material or
otherwise contain material to ensure runoff does not reach a waterway. Place spilled material
in an appropriate container for disposal.
Note: see section 8 for personal protective equipment and section 13 for waste disposal.
Handling and storage
7.
: Wash thoroughly after handling.
Handling
: Keep container tightly closed. Keep container in a cool, well-ventilated area.
Storage
Packaging materials
: Use original container.
Recommended
: Not available.
Specific uses
Exposure controls/personal protection
8.
Ingredient name Occupational exposure limits
United Kingdom (UK)
1-Methoxy-2-propanol EH40-WEL (United Kingdom (UK), 1/2005). Skin
STEL: 560 mg/m3 15 minute(s). Form: All forms
STEL: 150 ppm 15 minute(s). Form: All forms
TWA: 375 mg/m3 8 hour(s). Form: All forms
TWA: 100 ppm 8 hour(s). Form: All forms
Exposure controls
: Provide exhaust ventilation or other engineering controls to keep the airborne concentrations of
Occupational exposure
vapours below their respective occupational exposure limits.
controls
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: A respirator is not needed under normal and intended conditions of product use.
Respiratory protection
: Butyl rubber gloves. Permeation time >= 8 hours: (5 mm)
Hand protection
: safety glasses with side shields
Eye protection
: Work uniform or laboratory coat.
Skin protection
Physical and chemical properties
9.
General information
Appearance
: Liquid.
Physical state
: Clear Yellow. (Light.)
Colour
: Lemon-like.
Odour
Important health, safety and environmental information
: 12.1 (Conc. (% w/w): 100) [Basic.]
pH
: May start to solidify at 0癈 (32癋) based on data for: Water. Weighted average: -8癈
Melting point
(17.6癋)
: The lowest known value is 100癈 (212癋) (Water). Weighted average: 101.63癈 (214.9癋)
Boiling point
: Closed cup: Higher than 93.3癈 (200癋).
Flash point
Not available.
Explosive properties :
Not available.
Oxidising properties :
1.002 g/cm3 (20癈 / 68癋)
Relative density :
Easily soluble in hot water.
Solubility :
Soluble in cold water.
Insoluble in methanol, diethyl ether, n-octanol, acetone.
: Dynamic: The highest known value is 157 cP (Fatalcoholethoxylate) Weighted average:
Viscosity
28.15 cP
Evaporation rate (butyl acetate = : 0.814 (1-Methoxy-2-propanol) compared to Butyl acetate.
1)
Other information
: The lowest known value is 270癈 (518癋) (1-Methoxy-2-propanol).
Auto-ignition temperature
10. Stability and reactivity
: The product is stable.
Stability
: Stable under recommended storage and handling conditions (see section 7).
Conditions to Avoid
Materials to avoid : Reactive with acids.
Hazardous Decomposition : These products are carbon oxides (CO, CO2).
Products
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11. Toxicological information
Potential acute health effects
No known significant effects or critical hazards.
Inhalation :
No known significant effects or critical hazards.
Ingestion :
No known significant effects or critical hazards.
Skin Contact :
No known significant effects or critical hazards.
Eye contact :
Acute toxicity
Ingredient name Test Result Route Species
1-Methoxy-2-propanol LD50 5700 mg/kg Oral Rabbit
LD50 11700 mg/kg Oral Mouse
LD50 13500 mg/kg Dermal Rabbit
LDLo 3739 mg/kg Oral Rat
LC50 7000 (6 hour(s)) Inhalation Rat
LC50 10000 (5 hour(s)) Inhalation Rat
Fatalcoholethoxylate LD50 200 to 2000 Oral Rat
mg/kg
Carcinogenicity : No known significant effects or critical hazards.
Mutagenicity : No known significant effects or critical hazards.
Reproductive toxicity : No known significant effects or critical hazards.
Over-exposure signs/symptoms
Inhalation : No known significant effects or critical hazards.
: No known significant effects or critical hazards.
Ingestion
: No known significant effects or critical hazards.
Skin
Target organs : Contains material which causes damage to the following organs: upper respiratory tract, skin,
central nervous system (CNS), eye, lens or cornea.
: Not available.
Other adverse effects
12. Ecological information
Ecotoxicity data
Ingredient name Species Period Result
1-Methoxy-2-propanol Bacteria (EC50) 48 hour(s) >1000 mg/l
Fish (LC50) 96 hour(s) >1000 mg/l
Fatalcoholethoxylate Flora. (EC50) 72 hour(s) 1 to 10 mg/l
LEUCISCUS IDUS (LC50) 96 hour(s) 1 to 10 mg/l
Aquatic Invertebrates. (LC50) 48 hour(s) 1 to 10 mg/l
Other ecological information
Persistence/degradability
Ingredient name Aquatic half-life Photolysis Biodegradability
1-Methoxy-2-propanol - - Readily
Bioaccumulative potential
Ingredient name LogPow BCF Potential
1-Methoxy-2-propanol <1 - low
No known significant effects or critical hazards.
Other adverse effects
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13. Disposal considerations
: The generation of waste should be avoided or minimised wherever possible. Avoid dispersal
Methods of disposal
of spilled material and runoff and contact with soil, waterways, drains and sewers. Disposal of
this product, solutions and any by-products should at all times comply with the requirements of
environmental protection and waste disposal legislation and any regional local authority
requirements.
: Not applicable.
Waste classification
: Not available.
: To present knowledge of the supplier, this product is not regarded as hazardous waste as
Hazardous waste
defined by EU Directive 91/689/EC.
14. Transport information
International transport regulations
Regulatory UN number Proper shipping name Class Packing group Label Additional
information Information
-
Not regulated. - - -
ADR/RID Class
-
Not regulated. - - -
ADN Class
-
Not regulated. - - -
IMDG Class
-
IATA-DGR Class Not regulated. - - -
15. Regulatory information
EU Regulations
: This product is not classified according to the EU regulations.
Risk Phrases
: S2- Keep out of the reach of children.
Safety Phrases
S46- If swallowed, seek medical advice immediately and show this container or label.
: Not available.
Other EU regulations
: Classification and labelling have been performed according to EU directives 67/548/EEC,
Product use
1999/45/EC, including amendments and the intended use.
- Consumer applications.
: Safety data sheet available for professional user on request.
Additional warning phrases
: 32089091
EC Statistical classification
(Tariff Code)
: less than 5%: non-ionic surfactants, NTA (nitrilotriacetic acid) and salts thereof, ;perfumes:
Ingredients identification
Limonene.
information
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16. Other information
Full text of R phrases referred to : R10- Flammable.
R22- Harmful if swallowed.
in sections 2 and 3 - United
R41- Risk of serious damage to eyes.
Kingdom (UK)
: Xn - Harmful
Full text of classifications
Xi - Irritant
referred to in sections 2 and 3 -
United Kingdom (UK)
History
Date of printing : 10-10-2005.
: 10-10-2005.
Date of issue
Version : 5.04
Verified by T. Rutgers.
Notice to reader
To the best of our knowledge, the information contained herein is accurate. However, neither the above-named supplier, nor any of its
subsidiaries, assumes any liability whatsoever for the accuracy or completeness of the information contained herein.
Final determination of suitability of any material is the sole responsibility of the user. All materials may present unknown hazards and
should be used with caution. Although certain hazards are described herein, we cannot guarantee that these are the only hazards that
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