NAMEHAZARDRISK PHRASESDATA SHEET NO

Klericide B 100: 0-10%IrritantIrritating to eyes, alimentory system and skin

Contains: didecyldimethyl-ammoniumchloride and stabilized chlorine dioxide

THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM

School of Biological Sciences

CHEMICAL HAZARD AND RISK ASSESSMENT

Name of Supervisor / Dr. C. Sweet / Assessment Number / 1749
Supervisor's Signature / Date of Assessment / 15/11/2000

NoteGuidance on making an assessment is given in Making a Chemical Hazard and Risk Assessment (USP/90/CHRA/16).

Guidance is also available from Notes on Completing the Chemical Hazard and Risk Assessment Form.

A Word for Windows document template for this form is available from the School Safety Officer.

When completed, a copy of this form must be lodged with The School Safety Officer Mr P G Dearn

1 / LOCATION OF THE WORK ACTIVITY / S105 Biosciences
2 / PERSONS WHO MAY BE AT RISK
List names where possible / Current and future workers and project students in laboratory S105
3 / ACTIVITY ASSESSED / Disinfection of hard surfaces by spraying and cleaning with Klercide5
4 / MATERIALS INVOLVED / Attach copies of data sheet(s)
NAME / HAZARD / RISK PHRASES / DATA SHEET NO
Klericide B 100: 0-10% / Irritant / Irritating to eyes, alimentory system and skin
Contains: didecyldimethyl-ammoniumchloride and stabilized chlorine dioxide
5 / INTENDED USE
Give brief details and attach protocol/instructions / Spray and wipe as disinfectant for category 2 tissue culture room,
cabinets and utensils used within this room.
6 / RISKS to HEALTH and SAFETY from INTENDED USE
From personal exposure or hazardous reactions. Refer to OELs, flash points, etc., as appropriate
Irritant: may cause mild irritation at site of skin contact, irritation and redness on the eye contact and nausea and stomach pain if ingested. Usage via spray means that very small volumes are used for cleaning hard surfaces and therefore likelihood of harmful effect is slight.
Toxicity: 149mg/kg LD50 oral for rat.
7 / CONCLUSIONS ABOUT RISKS
Is level of risk acceptable? Can risk be prevented or reduced by change of substance/procedure? Are control measures necessary?
Yes, provided good laboratory practice is carried out. Gloves and laboratory coats to be worn, sprayed in a well ventilated area. Minimal volumes used as disinfectant is sprayed via hand sprayer.
8 / CONTROL MEASURES
Additional to Good Chemical Practice. Specify type or performance of control measure
Ensure there is sufficient ventilation of the area, wear protective gloves made of PVC (latex rubber gloves can also be used). Eye protection, wear goggles
9 / INSTRUCTION/TRAINING
Specify course(s) and/or special arrangements.
None required
10 / MONITORING
Performance of control measures,
None required
Personal exposure / Health Surveillance
11 / WASTE DISPOSAL PROCEDURE
Do not discharge into drains or rivers.
12 / REVIEW
Enter the date or circumstances for review of assessment (maximum review interval 5 years)
Review in 5 years (2005)
13 / EMERGENCY ACTION AND CONTACTS WHERE NECESSARY
TO CONTROL HAZARDS / To stabilize situation eg spread absorbant on liquid spill; eliminate sources of ignition, etc.
Do not discharge into drains or rivers. Contain spillage using tissue etc…..
CONTACT / NAME / PHONE
TO PROTECT PERSONNEL / Evacuation, protection for personnel involved in clean-up, Special First Aid
Skin contact: Drench the affected area with running water for 10 mins or longer if substance still on the skin.
Eye contact: bathe the eye with running water for 15 mins. Transfer to hospital for specialist examination.
Ingestion: Do not induce vomiting. Category 111. Give 5% sodium bicarbonate solution followed by a demulcent such as milk. Seek medical help.
CONTACT / NAME / PHONE
TO RENDER SITE OF EMERGENCY SAFE / Clean-up/decontamination
CONTACT / NAME / PHONE