Material Safety Data Sheet - Hychem.co.za

1 In case of Emergency please call: Page 1 of 5 Material Safety data Sheet 1 Product and company identification Product Name: MICROBAC Product Description: Detergent disinfectant Manufacturer/Supplier: hychem (Pty) Ltd 58 Silverstone Crescent Kyalami Business Park Midrand P O Box 5742 Rivonia 2128 Telephone: 011 466 1885 Facsimile: 011 466 1900 Emergency specialist advice: 011 466 1885 2 Composition/information on ingredients Chemical Preparation Chemical nature: Clear fluorescent yellow liquid Components contributing to the hazard: Didecyl Dimethyl Ammonium Chloride Chemical or generic name of components: Quaternary Ammonium Chloride Impurities contributing to the hazard: None known Classification and hazard labelling: 8 Concentration or concentration range.

2 Component *Concentration range Major hazard R-phrases Didecyl Dimethyl Low Irritant R36, 37, 38 Ammonium Chloride UN 2920 *VHIGH > 60%, HIGH 30 - 60%, MED 10 - 29%, LOW 1 - 9%, VLOW < 1% 3 Hazards identification (Summary of most important hazards) Hazard category: XI Irritant Adverse human health effects: Severe irritant to eyes, skin and if ingested Environmental effects: Not thoroughly investigated Physical hazards: Handle open container with care Chemical hazards: Flammable in concentrated form Classification of the chemical product: At concentrations recommended for disinfectant purposes, no significant effects occur Page 2 of 5 PRODUCT NAME: MICROBAC Page 2 of 5 4 First aid measures Action to be avoided at all costs.

3 Do not induce vomiting Inhalation: Prolonged inhalation may cause drowsiness and inability to concentrate Skin contact: Wash with large quantities of water Eye contact: Keep eyes open and flush with clean water for 15 minutes. Obtain medical attention Ingestion: Give large volumes of clean water or milk to drink. (Raw egg or gelatine if available) Obtain medical attention Brief description of symptoms: Irritating to eyes, skin, burning sensation in the mouth, throat and abdomen Protection of first aiders: None required Notes to the physician: Convulsions may be controlled by the cautious intravenous injection of a short acting barbiturate drug 5 Fire fighting measures Extinguishing media: Non flammable in diluted form Inappropriate extinguishing media: Not applicable Specific hazards.

4 None Special equipment for protection: None required 6 Accidental release measures Personal precautions: Wear protective clothing and equipment to prevent eye, skin contact and ingestion Environmental precautions: Do not allow product to enter soil and waterways Methods for cleaning up recovery: Mechanically or liquid binding Material sand Neutralisation and disposal of: No neutralisation required. Remove to waste disposal area 7 Handling and storage Handling Prevention of user exposure: Do not ingest, avoid eye and skin contact Prevention of fire and explosion: Not applicable Precautions for safe handling: Observe the usual precautionary measures for handling chemicals.

5 General purpose detergent Safe handling advice: Ensure container is not leaking and properly closed Storage Storage conditions: Keep container tightly closed in a dry secure area away from children Separation from incompatible products: Food stuff and oxidising agents Safe packaging Material : Check containers regularly for leakage and possible distension. Material must be stored in accordance with local rules and legislation Page 3 of 5 PRODUCT NAME: MICROBAC Page 3 of 5 8 Exposure controls/Personal protection Control parameters Limit values: To be monitored at the work place.

6 Biological standards: Refer to UN and R-Phrase numbers Monitoring procedures: Keep container closed when not in use. Personal protective equipment: Refer to attached S-Phrases data Respiratory protection: The use of an approved respirator is advised Hand protection: Wear PVC gloves. Eye protection: Wear goggles or face shield Skin and body protection: Wear PVC apron Special precautions: Personal hygiene measures: Wash contaminated clothing before storage and re-use 9 Physical and chemical properties (all units in SI system) Physical state Form: Liquid Colour: Clear fluorescent yellow Odour: Antiseptic PH value: - Boiling point/boiling range C 101 C Change of physical state: Not ascertained Decomposition temperature: Not ascertained Flash point.

7 Boils without flashing Autoignition temperature: Not ascertained Explosion properties: Not applicable Vapour pressure: Not ascertained Vapour density: Not ascertained Density: Not ascertained Solubility: Soluble in water Octanol/water partition coefficient: Not ascertained Viscosity at 20 C: Specific gravity at 20 C: % Volatile by volume: Not ascertained Other: 10 Stability and reactivity Stability: Product is stable Possible hazardous reactions: None Conditions to avoid: None tested Materials to avoid: Food stuff, oxidising agents and strong acids Hazardous decomposition: No decomposition if stored and used in accordance with provisions for use.

8 Page 4 of 5 PRODUCT NAME: MICROBAC Page 4 of 5 11 Toxicological Information: LD 50test on animals available on certain raw materials in product Acute toxicity: No data Local effects: Symptoms may arise if product is mishandled Sensitization: Can cause irritation of the eyes and skin Chronic toxicity: None Long term toxicity: None Special effects: Results of data from scientific experiments and sources of information: Not known 12 Ecological information: Possible environmental effects: Not thoroughly investigated Behaviour and fate: Soluble in water.

9 Avoid product spillage from entering waterways Persistence/Biodegradability: No evidence for biodegradability in water 13 Disposal considerations Disposal of chemical product (waste form residues): According to local rules and legislation Disposal of contaminated packaging: Recommended cleaning agent - water 14 Transport regulations Product is not regulated for any mode of transport 15 Regulatory information Regulations specifically applicable to the product: None known EEC hazard classification risk phrases: R36, 37, 38 Safety phrases: S7; S13; S18; S24; S25; S26; S27; S28.

10 S36 National legislation: Contact local authorities, refer to attached Risk and Safety Phrases data Hazard and Safety information: Take usual good care Page 5 of 5 PRODUCT NAME: MICROBAC Page 5 of 5 16 Additional information ( special training or restrictions on the products use) Refer to Product data Sheet This information is based on our current level of knowledge and relates to the product in the state in which it is delivered. It is intended to describe our products from the point of view of Safety requirements and is not intended to guarantee any particular properties.