AT-O-MA

CHEMICALS

Safety Data Sheet

Type P3

1. IDENTIFICATION OF SUBSTANCE OR PREPARATION				2. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
DEGREASANT POWDER				Sodium Carbonate Phosphates Surfactants					Sodium Metasilicate Dyestuffs Pine Oil
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION Corrosive - contains Sodium Metasilicate and Sodium Carbonate
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Inhalation Remove patient to fresh air.		Skin Contact Flush with plenty of water and seek medical attention.			Eye Contact Irrigate the eye with water or eye wash solution for at least 10 minutes and seek medical attention.
Ingestion Give milk or water as a dilutent. 15 mls per kilo of body weight to a maximum of 200-300 mls and seek immediate medical attention.							Notes to Physician Treat as symptomatic.
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Material is not flammable. Use any suitable fire fighting medium.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Dispose of according to local authority guidelines. For large spillages, sweep and shovel into a bin and flush area of floor with water. For small spillages flush away with copious amounts of water.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling Avoid skin and eye contact. Atmosphere levels of dust should be at the lowest level reasonably practicable.				Storage Store at ambient temperatures. Keep from freezing.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
Respiratory Protection Dust masks should be worn if due to inadequate ventilation of the work area irritation is caused.			Hand Protection Wear suitable gloves, rubber or gauntlet.			Eye Protection Wear goggles.
Skin Protection Wear suitable overalls, cotton or PVC.				Occupational Exposure Limit None set.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance Yellow	Odour Pine			pH Not applicable as a powder				pH of 0.5% 12
Boiling Point Not determined			Melting Point Not determined			Flash Point No measurable flash point
Vapour Pressure Not determined			Relative Density N/A			Solubility in Water Soluble

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10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Conditions to Avoid Extremes of temperature	Materials to Avoid Do not mix with acids.	Hazardous Decomposition Products
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Skin Contact Will cause burns.	Eye Contact Irritation to the eyes and skin will occur.	Ingestion Irritation to the digestive system will occur.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Should not present an ecological hazard other than high pH in water.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Can be disposed by flushing away with water. For large quantities seek advice from specialist waste disposal company.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
UN No 1759	IMDG	ICAO / IATA
ADR Class 8	Proper Shipping Name Degreasing Powder	Additional Information
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Symbol CORROSIVE	R-phrases Causes Burns Irritating to eyes and skin.	S-phrases Do not breathe dust. In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. Keep locked up and out of reach of children.
Additional Information Refer to National Legislation for specific measures that may be relevant.
16. OTHER INFORMATION
The information given in this safety data sheet is based on knowledge available at the time of compilation and is intended to describe the product only in terms of health and safety requirements. It does not signify any warranty with regard to specific properties or specifications.