Professional Europe
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
1. Identification of the substance/preparation and company/undertaking.
Identification of preparation
Kimberly-Clark?Professional Antiseptic Hand Cleanser code 6334010 1000ml Cassette
Kimberly-Clark?Professional Antiseptic Hand Cleanser code 6301000 500ml Bag in Box
Use of preparation
Rinse off antiseptic hand cleanser with Triclosan, for use in Healthcare and food service areas.
Company/undertaking identification
Kimberly-Clark Europe Limited, Beech House, 35 London Road, Reigate, Surrey, RH2 9PZ
Tel: 01737 736000 Contact: Skincare Technical Manager
2. Composition/information on ingredients
Ingredients listed in descending order of concentration on the primary packaging. Ingredients with individual hazard classification or
exposure limits shown below.
Chemical CAS No EINECS No Classification Conc.
Hydrotrope R36 1-5%
Anionic surfactant R36/38 1-5%
Amphoteric surfactant R36 1-5%
Propane 1,2 diol 57-55-6 200-338-0 unclassified 5-15%
Triclosan 3380-34-5 222-182-2 R36/38-50/53 less than 1%
3. Hazards identification
Human
Not classified as "Harmful if swallowed"
If ingested may cause some irritation of the mouth and upper digestive tract.
Repeated skin contact may cause skin irritation.
Unlikely to cause skin sensitisation by skin contact
May cause eye irritation.
It is unlikely that inhalation will be a route of exposure.
Safety
Not classified as flammable, explosive or oxidising.
Environmental
Classified as Dangerous to the Environment R52/53. Harmful to aquatic organisms. May cause long term effects in the aquatic
environment. See section 12.
4. First-aid measures
Skin : Wash with water.
Eyes : Wash eye thoroughly with plenty of clean water.
Ingestion : Wash out mouth with water. Do not induce vomiting. Seek medical advice
5. Fire-fighting measures
Fumes containing carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, sulphur dioxide and oxides of nitrogen may be formed in large fires.
Suitable extinguishing media : Powder, foam, sand, water spray
Unsuitable extinguishing media : Avoid using large quantities of water
Special exposure hazards : Incomplete combustion may generate carbon monoxide, and oxides of nitrogen
Fire fighting protective : Self contained breathing apparatus must be worn
equipment
6. Accidental release measures
May make floor very slippery. Contain and collect spillage.
Failure to contain a release must be notified to both local authority and Kimberly-Clark Europe Ltd
Personal precautions : See section 8
Environmental precautions : Do not wash into the drains
Disposal precautions : Absorb liquid on to sand/kielsguhr or other inert material.
: Place in plastic barrels for disposal.
: Do not mix with other waste materials.
: Dispose of in accordance with state and local authority regulations.
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7. Handling and storage
Handling : Avoid contact with eyes or prolonged skin contact. See section 8.
Storage : Store at between 5 and 40 degrees.
: Protect from frost
: Do not store close to strong oxidising agents.
: Do not store in direct sunlight.
Suitable packaging : Plastic, plastic lined or stainless steel, tightly closed containers
Specific Use(s) : Rinse off antiseptic hand cleanser with Triclosan for use in healthcare and food service areas.
8. Exposure controls/personal protection
There are no requirements for any personal protective equipment during normal use.
When containing/cleaning up a spillage the working procedures should minimise worker exposure to this product. Where this is not
possible the following personal protective equipment should be provided:
Protective overalls and shoes/boots recommended.
Impervious gloves recommended
Chemical safety goggles recommended
All personal protective equipment must comply with the appropriate EEC (CE) standards and should be maintained and stored to
ensure continued suitability for use. Workers should be trained in the effective use and maintenance of the personal protective
equipment provided.
Occupational exposure limits.
Propane 1,2 diol 8 hr TWA vapour and particulates 474 mg/m3
9. Physical and chemical properties
General Information
Appearance : Transparent ,viscous liquid with pale Odour : No fragrance added.
yellow hue.
Important health, safety and environmental information
pH 5.4-5.6 Density 1.085g/cc
Boiling point/boiling range Not known Solubility in water 100%
Flash Point Not applicable Freezing point/Freezing range <-6 篊
Flammability Not applicable Partition coefficient : n-octanol/water Not known
Explosive properties Not applicable Viscosity 4000-7000cPs
Oxidising properties Not applicable Vapour density Not applicable
Vapour pressure Not applicable Evapouration rate Not applicable
10 . Stability and reactivity
Product stable under normal conditions.
Conditions to avoid : See section 7
Materials to avoid : May react with strong oxidants
Hazardous decomposition : Incomplete combustion may generate carbon monoxide, and oxides of nitrogen
products
11. Toxicological information
Acute toxicity : LD50(oral rat) >2000mg/kg
Not classified as "Harmful if swallowed"
Unlikely to cause damage to internal organs following skin contact.
Corrosivity/irritation : If ingested may cause some irritation to the mouth and upper digestive tract.
Unlikely to cause skin irritation after repeated contact.
May cause slight irritation to the eye.
Sensitisation: Unlikely to cause sensitisation by prolonged and/or repeated skin contact.
This preparation has not been assessed for Repeated Dose Toxicity, Mutagenicity, Carcinogenicity, Reproductive toxicity, so its
hazardous properties in these regards are not known.
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12. Ecological information
The preparation is classified R52/53. Harmful to aquatic organisms. May cause long term effects in the aquatic environment.
Primary biodegradation > 98% (OECD,301E,MBAS, 28d)
The packaging is not biodegradable
13. Disposal considerations
Product : : Do not wash into the drains. Place in plastic barrels for disposal.
: Do not mix with other waste materials.
Packaging : : Packaging to be disposed of in a safe way.
Dispose of in accordance with State and local authority regulations.
Seek advice from local waste authority or seek guidance from Kimberly-Clark Europe Limited.
14. Transport information
This product is not classified as Dangerous for Transport
15. Regulatory information
This product has been assessed using the health and safety criteria laid down in the EEC Directives on the Control of Dangerous
Substances and Preparations. It is found to be not classified using the health or safety criteria but is classified as Dangerous according
to the environmental criteria.
This product fulfills the requirements of EC Cosmetic Directive 76/768/EEC and is therefore outside the scope of Commission Directive
88/379/EEC. The following information is provided for handling the product in the warehouse and for COSHH assessment purposes.
R52/53. Harmful to aquatic organisms. May cause long term effects in the aquatic environment.
S35 This material and its container must be disposed of in a safe way.
S57 Use appropriate containment to avoid environmental contamination.
16 . Other information
This safety data sheet takes into account the enactment of Council Directive 88/379/EEC and its amendments/adaptations.
This safety data sheet is accurate to the best of our knowledge and is based on information which we consider to be reliable. It is
furnished without warranty.
Revision History :
Edition No Reason Date
1 Codes 6334010,6301000 consolidated onto this single data sheet. 3 October 2002
Replaces data sheets for 6334000 dated 29/6/02, 6301000 dated 29/3/00.
Prepared in accordance with CHIP3 regulations.
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