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Decon Decomatic Material Safety Data Sheet

1 April 2005

1. Identification of substance/preparation and company
Product: DECON DECOMATIC
Company : Decon Laboratories Limited
Conway Street, Hove, East Sussex, BN3 3LY, England
Tél. : +44 (0) 1273 739241
Fax: +44 (0)1273 722088
Email: sales@decon.co.uk
Web Site: www.decon.co.uk
2. Composition/information on ingredients

A blend of highest quality amphoteric surface active agents, stabilising agents, alkalis and sequestering agents, in an aqueous base.

Contains <5% Sodium Hydroxide (NaOH) - CAS No. 1310-73-2 - EINECS No. 215-185-5

Decon Decomatic is a colourless/very pale yellow, non-viscous liquid concentrate, having faint odour.

3. Hazards identification
Xi - irritant May cause irritation to skin, especially if exposure is prolonged.
May cause severe eye irritation.
4. First-aid measures

In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of clean, flowing water and seek immediate medical attention.

In case of contact with skin, rinse immediately with plenty of clean, flowing water.
Seek medical attention if there is persistent irritation.

If ingested, drink copious amounts of fresh water and seek immediate medical attention.
Do not promote vomiting.

5. Fire-fighting measures

Use extinguisher suitable to the cause of the fire.

6. Accidental release measures

Absorb large spillages with sand or any suitable medium.
Dispose of in accordance with local authority guidelines.
Small spillages may be flushed away with plenty of water to a drain or sewer.

7. Handling and storage

Avoid contact with skin and eyes.

Use glass, ceramic, plastic (not polycarbonate) or stainless steel vessels for working solutions

Store the concentrate at ambient temperature, out of direct sunlight, sealed in the container in which it is supplied, and away from strong acids and aluminium.

Stored correctly, Decon Decomatic has a shelf-life of 5 years.

8. Exposure controls/personal protection

Wear eye protection and rubber gloves when handling.

Clothes may be protected with man-made fibre over-garments.

9. Physical and chemical properties
Melting point -5.6ºC (product is a liquid).
Boiling point 100.8ºC.
Density 1.117 at 20ºC.
Vapour pressure 17.3 mm Hg at 20ºC.
Evaporation rate 0.41 (butyl acetate = 1).
Viscosity 2.28 cps at 20ºC.
Solubility Totally soluble in water.
pH value The concentrate has a pH in excess of pH13.
10. Stability and reactivity

Flash point Not applicable.
Ignition temperature Does not burn or help other materials to burn.
Explosion limits Not applicable.
Thermal decomposition None
Hazardous thermal decomposition products None known.
Hazardous reactions May react violently with strong acids.
May produce hydrogen in contact with aluminium.
Further information Will tend to corrode non-ferrous metals, notably aluminium and zinc.

11. Toxicological information

Decon Decomatic should not be ingested. Toxicity is low, but high alkalinity is likely to be harmful.

No known evidence of carcinogenicity, mutagenicity or reproductive toxicity.

12. Ecological information

Decon Decomatic is biodegradable.

Ready biodegradability by OECD 301E (ISO method 7287 - 1986(E)).

13. Disposal considerations

Dispose of in accordance with regional and/or national regulations.

14. Transport information
UN Number None
IMDG code None
ADR/RID None
OACI/IATA None
Shipping name As commercial name
15. Regulatory information

Classification Irritant
Symbol Xi
Risk phrases R36/38
Safety phrases S24/25 and S26

16. Other information

Not suitable for domestic applications.

Every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained in this Material Safety Data Sheet is accurate, but we cannot accept liability for any loss, injury or damage which may result from its use. Data given in this Material Safety Data Sheet is solely for guidance in the safe handling, storage and use of the product by customers and does not form part of any specification.

DECON and DECOMATIC are the Trade Mark of Decon Laboratories Limited,
registered in the U.K. and abroad.