PAL INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION AND COMPANY/UNDERTAKING
Name: Pal Low Alcohol Hand Sanitiser Wipes
Use: A hand sanitising wipe
Product code: W62 230
Supplied By: Pal International Limited
Bilton Way
Lutterworth
Leicestershire Tel: +441455 555700
England, UK Fax: +441455 555777
LE17 4JA *Emergency No: +447725 204 194
E-Mail: info@palinternational.com
2. HAZARD IDENTIFICATION
This product is not classed as hazardous to health or the environment.
3. COMPOSTION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Chemical %Conc. Classification CAS EINECS/ELINCS
Alkyl Dimethyl Benzyl
Ammonium Chloride < 0.5% C, N; R21/22, 34, 50 68424-85-1 270-325-2
Polymeric Biguanide <0.2% Xn, N; R22, 38, 41, 43, 27083-27-8 Not Assigned
Hydrochloride 50, 53
*Denatured Ethanol <1 % F; R11 64-17-5 200-578-6
*Glycerol <2% Not assigned 56-81-5 200-289-5
*Sodium N-lauroyl sarcosinate<0.1% Xi; R41 137-16-6 205-281-5
*Cocamidopropyl betaine <0.1 Xi; R36 61789-40-0 263-058-8
*EDTA <0.03 Not assigned 6381-92-6 205-358-3
*Alcohol Ethoxylate <0.02 Not assigned Not assigned Not assigned
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Eyes If sufficient material has entered the eyes to cause irritation, flush thoroughly with water for at least
10 minutes. If symptoms persist, seek medical advice.
Ingestion If ingested do NOT induce vomiting. Keep at rest and seek immediate medical attention.
Inhalation Remove the affected victim from exposure and seek medical advice.
Skin Wash affected area with soap and water. If irritation persists seek medical advice.
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
General Hazard: This product is not classified as hazardous
Flash Point: Not determined
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Dry Chemical or Foam
Unsuitable Extinguishing Media: Not known
Hazardous Thermal Oxides of Carbon, Nitrogen and other toxic decomposition products in the case of incomplete
Decomposition Products: combustion.
Special Fire Fighting Use self-contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing.
Procedures:
Unusual Fire and There are no unusual hazards. Product does not constitute any special or particular fire hazards.
Explosion Hazards:
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6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal Precautions: No protective equipment is required when using this product, although your own risk assessment
should be considered.
Environmental Precautions: Prevent entry into waterway, sewers or confined areas. Avoid using the product in conjunction with
strong oxidising agent (e.g. bleach).
Method for Cleaning Up: Remove sources of ignition. Pick up and discard towel.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling: Follow handling instruction, which are represented on the product label. Avoid contact with eyes.
Storage: Store at room temperature. Avoid extreme temperature conditions.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Workplace Exposure Limits
*Denatured Ethanol: EH40 (United Kingdom (UK)).
WEL: 1000ppm Period: 8 hour(s)
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WEL: 1900mg/m Period: 8 hour(s)
Engineering Controls: General ventilation adequate
Personal Protective
Equipment: No protective equipment is required when using this product, although your own risk assessments
should be considered.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES (Not a Specification)
Appearance: Liquid saturated on wipe
Odour: Mild alcohol
Specific Gravity: Not determined
Solubility in Water: All impregnated components 100% soluble. Non-woven is not soluble.
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pH@20 C Typical Analysis: Not determined
*Volatiles: Denatured Ethanol (<1%).
Melting/Boiling Point: Not determined
Flash Point: Not determined
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Chemical Stability: Stable if stored at room temperature. Wipes will dry if exposed to the atmosphere.
Materials to Avoid: Contact with strong oxidising agents. Do not use the wipes with anionic materials and soaps, which
reduce the life and antibacterial effectiveness of the wipe.
Hazardous Decomposition
Products: May include but not limited to oxides of carbon, nitrogen.
Hazardous Polymerisation: Not determined
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
It is not the policy of Pal International to conduct any form of animal testing. The following toxicological data therefore applies to
the information we have gathered together from our raw material suppliers.
Acute toxicity: Not applicable for this type of product, if used as directed.
Corrosivity/irritation: No evidence, of this if the product is used as directed.
Sensitisation: No evidence at present.
Repeated-dose toxicity: Not applicable for this type of product, if used as directed.
Mutagenicity: Not applicable for this type of product, if used as directed.
Carcinogenicity: Not applicable for this type of product, if used as directed.
Reproductive toxicity: Not applicable for this type of product, if used as directed.
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12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Product is generally biodegradable.
Packaging is recyclable.
The product is accepted as non-bioaccumulative.
Ecotoxicity - Low
13. DISPOSAL
Disposable should be in accordance with national and local authority regulations, e.g. The Hazardous Waste (England & Wales)
Regulations 2005.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
This product is not classified as a dangerous good for transport in regards to the Transport Regulation.
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
In accordance with the CHIP 3 regulations, the product is not classified as hazardous.
Contains Polymeric Biguanide Hydrochloride, which may cause an allergic reaction
16. OTHER INFORMATION
Packaging contents: Recyclable H.D.P.E inner packaging
Recyclable cardboard outer packaging
Nature of fibres in non-woven 璫ellulose, polyester and acrylic binder with colour pigment
Hazards: All necessary information can be found in sections 2 & 15 for this product. This product is not
classed as flammable as it does not support combustion.
Training advice: Training is provided on request. Please contact our sales office, which would be able to make all
necessary arrangements.
Restrictions: Method of presentation as a wipe reduces ingestion hazard. Avoid contact of wipe with eyes. Avoid
oxidising agents.
Technical Information: A comprehensive technical data sheet concerning recommended product usage and application is
available upon request from our Technical department.
Risk Phrases listed in R11: Highly Flammable
Section 2 R21/22: Harmful in contact with skin and if swallowed
R22: Harmful if swallowed
R34: Causes Burns
R36: Irritating to eyes
R38: irritating to skin
R41: Risk of serious damage to eyes
R43: may cause sensitisation by skin contact
R50: Very toxic to aquatic organisms
R53: May cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment
The data sheet has been revised in the following sections marked *.
This data sheet was compiled using external data from our supplier's and independent laboratories. This safety data sheet
contains all the necessary information to conduct a COSHH assessment. This document in its own right does NOT constitute the
users own assessment of workplace risk as required by Health and safety legislation.
The information given in this safety data sheet is given in good faith and to the best of our knowledge is correct. No liability is
accepted for any loss or damage arising directly from the use of the company's products or from the use of the information given
in this safety data sheet, In particular, financial or economical loss unless required by law.
*Emergency Tel: 07725 204 194
Issue Date: Jan 2008
Issue No: 5
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Date of revision: 29 Jan 2008
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