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Safety Data Sheet
Issued: December 18, 2015
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AMSOLVE
1 IDENTIFICATION OF THE MATERIAL AND SUPPLIER
Product Name: AMSOLVE
Food, Protein and Blood Stain Remover
Other Names: None
Manufacturer's Product Code: AMS1, AMS5.
Product Use: Stain remover for carpet and washable 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, Dangerous for the Environment N.
Not classed as Dangerous Goods
Risks: Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and
skin. [R36/37/38]
Safety Directions:
Keep out of the reach of children. [S2]
In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately
with plenty of water and seek medical advice. [S26]
Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face
protection. [S36/37/39]
In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical
advice immediately (show the label whenever possible.)
[S45]
Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special
instructions/ safety data sheets. [S61]
Amsolve becomes non-hazardous at concentrations below 55%
3 COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Ingredients:
Chemical Entity: CAS No.: Proportion:
2-butoxy ethanol 111-76-2 < 10%
Alkaline sodium salts < 10%
Ammonia, aqueous 1336-21-6 < 10%
Surfactants non-haz < 10%
water 7732-18-5 > 60%
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. Rinse mouth with water. 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.
Transport to hospital or doctor without delay. 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: Remove affected person to fresh air. Lay patient down.
Keep warm and rested. If breathing is shallow or has stopped,
ensure clear airway and apply resuscitation. Transport to
doctor or hospital.
5 FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Fire/Explosion Hazard: Amsolve 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 at
temperatures above 200°C or in a large fires may yield toxic
fumes which may cause severe eye, nose, throat and lung
irritation. Use adequate ventilation.
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.
If spilled on clothing, remove and launder before re-use.
7 HANDLING AND STORAGE
Storage and Transport: Keep out of reach of children. Store in a
cool, dry place away from foodstuff containers. Keep container
tightly closed.
Stability: Stable.
Incompatibility (Materials to avoid for purposes of transport,
handling and storage only): Avoid storage with strong acids.
8 EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
Exposure Standards: None assigned for this mixture. Data for
principal ingredients only :
Atmospheric Contaminant Exposure Standard for:
2-butoxy ethanol: CAS No. 111-76-2 TWA = 20 ppm (96.9
mg/m3) ‘Skin’; STEL = 50 ppm (242 mg/m3).
[Source: Safe Work Australia HSIS, Dec 2015].
Engineering Controls: Ventilation: use with adequate ventilation.
Avoid breathing vapour of product.
Mechanical ventilation: Not required under normal conditions,
but local exhaust ventilation should be used to control any air
contaminants to within the Exposure Standards.
Personal Protection: Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
Gloves - Wear rubber gloves.
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