Agar MSDS 2016

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Safety Data Sheet
Issued: March 8, 2016
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FABRIC SOFTENER
1 IDENTIFICATION OF THE MATERIAL AND SUPPLIER
Product Name: FABRIC SOFTENER
Other Names: None
Manufacturer's Product Code: FAB5, FAB20
Product Use: Rinse additive in washing clothes for imparting
softness to fabrics.
COMPANY DETAILS
Company: Agar Cleaning Systems Pty. Ltd.
Address: 12-14 Cope Street, Preston, Vic. 3072
Telephone: 03 9480 3000 Facsimile: 03 9480 5100
Web:
Agar SDS are available from this website.
E-mail:
Emergency Telephone Number: 131 126 (Aust wide)
2 HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Hazardous according to criteria of Safe Work Australia.
Irritant Xi. Not classed as Dangerous Goods.
Risks:
Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin.
[R36/37/38]
Safety Directions:
In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with
plenty of water and seek medical advice. [S26]
Fabric Softener becomes non-hazardous at concentrations
below 63%
3 COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Ingredients:
Chemical Entity: CAS No.: Proportion:
Dialkyl (tallow) quaternary
ammonium compounds - < 10%
(3:1) Mixture of: 55965-84-9 < 0.001%
5-chloro-2-methyl-4-iso-
thiazolin-3-one [CAS No. 26172-55-4]
and 2-methyl-2-iso-
thiazol-3-one [CAS No. 2682-20-4]
Perfume - < 10%
Surfactants - < 10%
Water and 7732-18-5
other non-hazardous ingredients to 100%
4 FIRST AID MEASURES
Poisons Information Centre: Phone 131 126
Swallowed: If poisoning occurs, contact a doctor or Poisons
Information Centre. If swallowed, do NOT induce vomiting.
Give a glass of water or milk to drink. Never give anything by
mouth to an unconscious person.
Eye: Immediately hold the eyes open and wash continuously
for at least 15 minutes with fresh running water. Ensure
irrigation under eyelids by occasionally lifting the upper and
lower lids. Removal of contact lenses after an eye injury
should only be undertaken by skilled personnel.
Skin: Remove any contaminated clothing and flush area with
water and soap if available. Seek medical attention in the
event of irritation.
Inhaled: If any effects occur, move person to fresh air. Seek
medical advice if breathing is affected.
5 FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Fire/Explosion Hazard: Fabric Softener is not combustible.
Fire Extinguishing media: Water spray or fog. Foam. Dry
chemical powder. Carbon dioxide.
Special fire-fighting procedures: None.
Unusual fire hazards: None.
Hazardous products of combustion: Thermal decomposition in a
large fire may yield toxic fumes.
6 ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Clean up all spills immediately. Spills may be slippery. Avoid
contact with skin and eyes. Contain spill and mop up. Place in a
suitable, labelled container for waste disposal.
7 HANDLING AND STORAGE
Storage and Transport: Store in a cool, dry place.
Stability: stable.
Incompatibility (Materials to avoid for purposes of transport,
handling and storage only): None.
8 EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
Exposure Standards: None assigned for mixture or individual
ingredients.
[Source: Safe Work Australia HSIS-2016]
Engineering Controls: Mechanical ventilation: Not required.
Personal Protection: Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
Gloves - Wear rubber gloves if skin contact is anticipated.
Eye-protection - Safety glasses to be worn if there is a risk of
splashing.
9 PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance: Thick opaque blue liquid
Odour: Rose perfume
pH = 5.5 – 7.5
Vapour Pressure: N/K
Vapour Density: N/K
Boiling Point: 100°C
Freezing Point: < 0°C
Solubility in water: Infinitely miscible
Specific Gravity: 1
Evaporation rate: As water
% Volatile by vol: <10% VOC
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