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ABN 80 004 726 890 | MADE IN AUSTRALIA
VIC 03 9480 3000
NSW 02 9743 6020
SA 08 8293 2020
QLD 07 3274 3438
WA 08 9249 4566
Safety Data Sheet
Issued: December 18, 2015
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CARPET SHAMPOO
1 IDENTIFICATION OF THE MATERIAL AND SUPPLIER
Product Name: CARPET SHAMPOO
Other Names: None
Manufacturer's Product Code: CARS5
Product Use: Dry foam shampoo for cleaning carpets.
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 and skin. [R36/38]
Risk of serious eye damage. [R41]
Carpet Shampoo becomes non-hazardous at concentrations
below 88%
3 COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Ingredients:
Chemical Entity: CAS No.: Proportion:
Sodium lauryl sulphate 151-21-3 < 10%
Surfactants - 10 - < 30%
Propylene glycol ether non-haz < 10%
Aliphatic hydrocarbon non-haz < 10%
Perfume non-haz < 10%
Ammonia 1336-21-6 < 1%
Organic polymer resin 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: Effects are unlikely with Carpet Shampoo or its
solutions, however, if effects are observed, remove affected
person to fresh air. If breathing is shallow or has stopped
apply artificial resuscitation. Transport to doctor or hospital.
5 FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Fire/Explosion Hazard: Carpet Shampoo is not combustible.
Fire Extinguishing media: Water spray or fog. Foam. Dry
chemical powder. Carbon dioxide.
Fire Fighting PPE: Wear breathing apparatus and full protective
gear.
Special fire-fighting procedures: None.
Unusual fire hazards: None
Hazardous products of combustion: Thermal decomposition in a
large fire may yield toxic fumes including carbon monoxide.
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.
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. Data for
pure ingredients only :
Atmospheric Contaminant Exposure Standards for:
propylene glycol ether TWA = 100 ppm
STEL = 150 ppm
hydrocarbon TWA = 100 ppm
ACGIH TLV for resin (as dust) = 10 mg/cu.m.
ammonia (100%) = 25 ppm (18 mg/cu.m.)
[Source: Safe Work Australia HSIS-2015]
Engineering Controls: Mechanical ventilation: not required.
Personal Protection:
Gloves - Wear rubber gloves if skin contact is anticipated.
Eye protection – Safety glasses should be worn when using
the neat product.
Dust mask – Is required if large volumes of dust are generated
when vacuuming the dried product.
9 PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance: Clear pale amber liquid
Odour: Faint fruity perfume
pH = 8 - 9
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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