COSHH Assessment Sheet

Company:

ServiceMaster Limited / Date:
January 2000

Product:

FiberFresh Quick Dri (QD) / Main Hazardous Constituent(s):
Isopropanol
Ethanol

Where Used:

This product is supplied solely for professional use as an additive to carpet cleaning fluids to accelerate drying. Use strictly in accordance with the written instructions. /

Risk Stated:

Highly flammable
Those at Risk:

Hazard Form:

Clear blue liquid with lemon fragrance. /

Risk Via:

Inhalation Yes

Absorption through skin Yes

Ingestion Yes
Contact with eyes/skin Yes
Health Effect(s): / Exposure Limits:
Not established for this product
Handling/Usage:
Do not leave container open. Follow procedures for storage of flammable liquids. Keep away from heat, sparks and fire. Empty container may be hazardous. Rinse thoroughly before disposal.
Personal Protective Equipment:
Use approved respirator with a cartridge for organic vapours. Wear chemical splash goggles. If splashing is likely to occur when handling, wear impervious apron and/or clothing as required to avoid skin contact.
General Assessment:


COSHH – Specific Safety Instructions

Material: / FiberFresh Quick Dri (QD)
Protective Equipment: / Exposure Limits: / Not established for the product
Use with sufficient ventilation to maintain exposure below TLV
Ventilation: / Use with sufficient ventilation to maintain exposure below TLV.
Respiratory Protection: / Use an approved respirator with a cartridge for organic vapours.
Eye Protection: / Chemical splash goggles
Hand/Skin Protection: / If splashing occurs when handling, wear impervious apron and/or clothing as required to avoid skin contact.
First Aid Methods: / Inhalation: / Move to fresh air. Give artificial respiration if breathing has stopped and get medical attention.
Skin Contact: / Remove any contaminated clothing. Immediately flush affected area with water for at least 15 minutes.
Eye Contact: / Flush with water for at least 15 minutes, lifting upper and lower lids occasionally. If irritation persists, call a physician.
Ingestion: / Give several glasses of milk or water and induce vomiting. Call a physician.
Fire: / Extinguishing media: / CO2, dry chemical, alcohol type foam, water fog
Special fire fighting procedures: / Self-contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing should always be worn in fighting fires involving chemicals.
Unusual fire & explosion hazards: / Vapours are heavier than air and may travel along the ground or be moved by ventilation and be ignited by heat, pilot lights other flames or ignition sources at locations distant from material handling point.
Storage: / Do not leave container open. Follow procedures for storage of flammable liquids. Keep away from heat sparks and fire. Empty container may be hazardous. Rinse before disposal.
Transport: / Class: Flammable Liquid, Class 3
Packaging Group: II
Subsidiary Hazard: None
Proper Shipping Name: Alcohols Solution, N.O.S. (Isopropanol and ethanol)
UN Number: UN1987
Danger Label: Flammable liquid
Spillage: / Eliminate sources of sparks or flame. Ventilate the area. Wash away small amounts with water or add absorbent and remove with shovel.
Waste disposal: / Product: / This preparation is a Special Waste, Hazardous Waste Code H3-A. Dispose by incineration via a licensed waste disposal contractor.
Container: / Empty packagings, when rinsed out thoroughly with water, may be disposed of as solid waste. Otherwise they must be disposed via a licensed waste disposal contractor.

CO82 Issue A

October 2009

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