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1. IDENTIFICATION OF SUBSTANCE / PREPARATION:

Product name: CARPET DYE

Product code: 3900903

Description: Alcoholic solution of dye and fixative.

Supplied by:

Wilcox Wash Supplies (Midlands) Limited

101 Station Road

Birmingham,

B17 9LR

Telephone: 07932129408

E-mail:

2. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

Material CAS No %w/w Risk

Propan-2-ol 67-63-0 >90% R11

Total aromatic content: Nil.

Risk phrases in this section apply to raw materials, not necessarily to the finished product. (See Section 15)

3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

Product is highly flammable.

Vapour and liquid are irritating to the eyes.

Ingestion may cause vomiting, nausea, dizziness.

4. FIRST AID MEASURES

Skin contact: Wash immediately with soap and water. Remove contaminated clothing.

Eye contact: Rinse immediately with plenty of clean water. Continue rinsing for 15 minutes. Obtain medical advice

Ingestion: Rinse mouth and lips with clean water. Give milk or water to drink. Obtain urgent medical advice.

Do not attempt to induce vomiting.

Inhalation: Move casualty to fresh air. Loosen tight clothing and ensure he is breathing freely.

If symptoms persist seek medical advice.

5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES

HIGHLY FLAMMABLE

Extinguishing media: Dry chemical powder, carbon dioxide, chemical foam or water spray.

Keep undamaged cans cool with water spray. May react with oxidising materials.

6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Extinguish all naked flames and sources of ignition. No smoking.

Absorb onto sand or earth, then hold in closed container pending disposal.

Prevent from entering drains.

7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

Keep out of reach of children. Store well away from foodstuffs.

Store in a cool, well-ventilated area, well away from sources of ignition.

Vapours are heavier than air and may drift to distant ignition source.

Use only in well ventilated area, well away from any source of ignition.


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8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION

Material: CAS No: Recommended OEL

Propan-2-ol 67-63-0 400 ppm (8 hour TWA)

Ensure adequate ventilation.

Avoid unnecessary contact with skin.

9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Appearance: Opaque, black, mobile liquid.

Odour: Isopropanol.

S.G.: 0.80 (approx.)

pH: n/a

pH (2% dilution): n/a

Boiling Point: 83 deg C

Flash Point: 12 deg C

Water Solubility. Easily dispersible

Volatile Organic Compounds: 790 g per litre (approx.)

10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

May react with oxidising materials.

Stable under normal conditions of temperature and pressure.

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

If ingested, may cause burning of mouth, throat and alimentary tract.

Prolonged or repeated skin contacted, may lead to significant irritation.

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Biodegradable, but may cause oxygen depletion.

13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Dispose of waste product as Hazardous Waste, via an authorised contractor.

14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

UN Number: 1219

ICAO - Air: Class 3 Packing Group II Instr 305

IMO - Sea: Class 3.2 Packing Group II

ADR - Road: Class 3 Item 2o (b)

Proper Shipping Name: ISOPROPANOL

Additional Data: MARINE POLLUTANT


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15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

Supply Classification: HIGHLY FLAMMABLE

Hazard Pictogram: HIGHLY FLAMMABLE

Risk phrases: R11 HIGHLY FLAMMABLE

Safety phrases: S2 Keep out of reach of children.

S7 Keep container tightly closed.

S16 Keep away from sources of ignition - No Smoking.

S26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.

S51 Use only in well ventilated areas.

16. OTHER INFORMATION

Information compiled in accordance with Chemicals (Hazard Information and Packaging) for Supply/Amendment regulations 1996 (CHIP 96).

Other regulations which may apply during storage, transport or use of this product include:

Health and Safety at work Act - 1974 and subsequent amendments.

Carriage of dangerous Goods by Road and Rail (Classification, Packaging and Labelling) Regulations 1994.

Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 1994 (COSHH).

Control of pollution (Special Waste) Regulations 1980.

Environmental Protection (Duty of care) Regulations 1991.

Highly Flammable Liquids and Liquefied Petroleum Gases Regulations 1972.

The above information is provided for Health and Safety purposes only and does not imply any chemical specification. The user should satisfy himself that the product is entirely suitable and safe for his own particular purposes.