Agar MSDS 2016

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ABN 80 004 726 890 | MADE IN AUSTRALIA
VIC 03 9480 3000
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Safety Data Sheet
Issued: March 8, 2016
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WOOL WASH
1 IDENTIFICATION OF THE MATERIAL AND SUPPLIER
Product Name: WOOL WASH
Other Names: None
Manufacturer's Product Code: WOO5
Product Use: Detergent for washing woollen garments.
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:
Risk of serious eye damage. [R41]
Safety Directions:
Keep out of reach of children. [S2]
In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately
with plenty of water and seek medical advice. [S26]
Wear eye/face protection. [S39]
WoolWash becomes non-hazardous at concentrations below
67%
3 COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Ingredients:
Chemical Entity: CAS No.: Proportion:
Sodium lauryl sulphate 151-21-3 < 10%
Eucalyptus oil 8000-48-4 < 10%
Tetrasodium ethylene diamine
tetra-acetate 64-02-8 < 5%
Optical brightener 27344-41-8 < 0.1%
Mixture of: 5-chloro-2-
methyl-4-isothiazolin-3-one 26172-55-4 and
2-methyl-2-isothiazol-3-one 2682-20-4 (3:1) < 0.001%
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. 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. 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. Seek medical attention in the event of irritation.
Inhaled: If effects occur, remove patient to fresh air. Lay
patient down and keep warm and rested. If breathing is
shallow or has stopped, ensure clear airway and apply
resuscitation. Call a doctor.
5 FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Fire/Explosion Hazard: Wool Wash 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. Contain spill and mop up.
If spilled on clothing, it should be removed and laundered before
re-use.
7 HANDLING AND STORAGE
Storage and Transport: No restrictions on storage or transport.
Incompatibility (materials to avoid for purposes of transport,
handling and storage only): None
8 EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
Exposure Standards: None assigned for this product or any of
its ingredients.
Engineering Controls: Mechanical ventilation: Not required.
Personal Protection:
Gloves - Wear rubber gloves if prolonged skin contact is
anticipated.
Eye Protection – Safety glasses should be worn.
Other - Not required.
9 PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance: Thick, clear colourless liquid
Odour: Eucalyptus oil
pH = 6 - 7
Vapour Pressure: N/K
Vapour Density: N/K
Boiling Point : 100ºC
Freezing Point: < 0°C
Solubility in water: Infinitely miscible
Specific Gravity (15ºC) : 1.00
Evaporation rate: As water
% Volatile by vol: 2.5% VOC
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