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Decon Neutracon Material Safety Data Sheet

1 April 2005

1. Identification of substance/preparation and company

Product: DECON NEUTRACON
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 precise blend of highest quality anionic and non-ionic surface active agents in an aqueous polyhydric alcohol base, producing a near neutral (pH7+/-) concentrate.

Decon Neutracon is a pale yellow, viscous liquid concentrate, having faint odour.

3. Hazards identification
Non hazardous
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 or stainless steel vessels for working solutiuons.

Store the concentrate at ambient temperature, out of direct sunlight, sealed in the container in which it is supplied.

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

8. Exposure controls/personal protection

Prolonged use of the product warrants protection of the hands to avoid excessive degreasing.
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 -25ºC (product is a liquid).
Boiling point 102.1ºC.
Density 1.019 at 20ºC.
Vapour pressure 16.1 mm Hg at 20ºC.
Evaporation rate 0.40 (butyl acetate = 1).
Viscosity 55.0 cps at 23ºC.
Solubility   Totally soluble in water.
Compatible with organic solvents.
pH value The concentrate has a pH of pH7.3 typically.
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 None known.
Further information Not compatible with oxidising agents.
11. Toxicological information

Decon Neutracon is not considered to be toxic, however, it should not be ingested.

No known evidence of carcinogenicity, mutagenicity or reproductive toxicity.

12. Ecological information

Decon Neutracon 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 Non hazardous
Symbol  
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 NEUTRACON are the Trade Marks of Decon Laboratories Limited,
registered in the U.K. and abroad.