PRODUCT SAFETY INFORMATION

Section 1 - Chemical product

Product name

d'Gel cable gel bucket wipe

Product description

Solvent impregnated bucket wipe, contains no halogenated hydrocarbons

Section 2 - Composition/information on ingredients

Raw material

CAS #

Concentration

Symbol

Description

R Phrase

Citrus terpenes

68647-72-3

< 10%

F, Xi

Flammable, Irritant

10, 36/38

Section 3 - Hazards identification

a. Physical and chemical hazards

Eye contact

May cause irritation, tearing and redness. Does not injure eye.

Skin contact

Prolonged or repeated contact with skin may cause defatting or dryness of skin. Continued dryness may cause dermatitis.

Inhalation

Excessive inhalation of vapours can cause irritation of the respiratory tract, nausea, dizziness or headache.  Wipes will prevent inhalation

Ingestion

Product has low order of acute oral toxicity.

b. Fire and explosion hazards

Low hazard

Material can form flammable mixtures or can burn only on heating to temperatures at or above the flash point.

Section 4 - First aid measures

Eye contact

Flush with water for 15 minutes. If irritation persists, get medical attention.

Skin contact

Wash thoroughly with soap and water. Remove contaminated clothing

Inhalation

If affected by vapours, get to fresh air. If breathing is difficult, seek medical attention.

Ingestion

Do not induce vomiting. Product contains hydrocarbons. Get medical attention.

Section 5 - Fire fighting procedures

Fire-fighting procedures

Extinguish with CO2, foam or dry chemical. Class B fire procedures.

Hazardous combustion products

No unusual.

Section 6 - Accidental release measures

Land spill

Product cannot spill from absorbent wipe cloth.

Water spill

Remove wipe from watercourse and dispose of in waste receptacle.

Section 7 – Handling and storage

Storage temperature

Ambient

Transport temperature

Ambient

Electrostatic accumulation hazard

Unknown, use proper grounding procedures.

General

Keep away from open flames, heat and other ignition sources. Keep containers closed when not in use.

Section 8 – Exposure controls/personal protection

Workplace exposure controls

Exposure limits 8 hours TWA (ppm)

OSHA PEL

ACGIH TLV

P.T. Technologies recommendation

Not established

Not established

300 mg/l

Personal Protection

Solvent resistant gloves are recommended where prolonged skin exposure is expected.

Ventilation

Normal room ventilation is adequate. Use fans or other mechanical ventilation in enclosed areas where large quantities of product are used.

Section 9 – Physical and chemical properties

Appearance and odour

White non linting cloth wipes in bucket containing solvent – very slight citrus odour.

Auto-ignition temperature

>210°C (approximate)

Solubility in water

Insoluble

pH

Not available

VOC content

466g/100 wipe bucket

Section 10 – Stability and reactivity

Stability

This product is stable and hazardous polymerisation will not occur

Materials to avoid

Strong oxidising agents.

Hazardous decomposition products

None

Section 11 – Toxicological information

Acute

Inhalation

Vapour concentrations above recommended exposure levels may be irritating to the eyes and the respiratory tract, may cause headaches or dizziness. Wipes prevent this occurrence.

Skin Contact

Low order of toxicity. Frequent or prolonged contact may dry the skin, leading to discomfort and dermatitis.

Eye Contact

Will cause eye discomfort but will not injure eye tissue.

Ingestion

Minimal toxicity.

Section 12 – Ecological information

Environmental Mobility

This product has low solubility. Solvent content is not expected to migrate from wipe cloth.

Degradability

This product is not expected to biodegrade readily.

Ecotoxicity

No acute toxicity to aquatic organisms is expected at the maximum water solubility of this product.

Section 13 – Disposal considerations

Product can be recycled or can be disposed of by incineration or approved landfill. Care should be taken in any case to ensure compliance with EC, national and local regulations. Combination with other materials may well indicate another route of disposal.

Section 14 – Transport information

Land (Railway / Road)

Not regulated

Inland Waterways (such as ADN/R)

Not regulated

Sea (IMDG)

Not regulated

Air (ICAO / IATA)

Not regulated

Section 15 – Regulatory information

Classification and labelling according to EEC Directives

Classification / symbol

Not regulated

Governing directive

According to EEC Directives, the product does not require classification and labelling.

Section 16 – Other information

This information relates only to the specific material designated and may not be valid for such material used in combination with any other materials or in any process.  Such information is to the best of P.T. Technologies Europe’s knowledge and believed accurate and reliable as of the date indicated.  However, no representation, warranty or guarantee is made as to its accuracy, reliability or completeness. It is the user's responsibility to satisfy himself as to the suitability and completeness of such information for his own particular use.