OIL CLEANING BIO-PRODUCTS LTD.   HEGHAND PRODUCT SAFETY DATA SHEET

 

Issue no. 1 Date: 17.8.99

I SUPPLIER:
Oil Cleaning Bio-Products Ltd., PO Box 46, Royston, Herts. SG8 9PD, United Kingdom, tel. (44) (0)1763 287749

II COMPOSITION OF AND INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Generic description: Viscous lotion with pumice for removing oil etc. from hands. Composition: Proprietary blend of colloids, sequesterants, surfactants, hyper-wetting agents, aloe vera and pumice.

III HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
This product is not considered dangerous for supply within the meaning of Regulation 5 of the Chemical Hazards (Information and Packaging) Regulations 1993 ("CHIP"). The information in this PSDS is supplied according to Schedule 6 of CHIP to meet the requirements of Section 6(4) of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974.

US Dept. of Transportation classifications:

Hazardous: No	DOT label: not required	Corrosive: No
Oxidiser: No	Toxic: No	Flammable: No
UN Number: Not required	Shipping class: 55

HMIS Hazard Ratings:

Health - 1	Flammability - 0	Specific hazard - None
Reactivity - 0	OSHA regulated - No	CARCINOGENICITY NTP: None

IV FIRST AID MEASURES AGAINST OVER-EXPOSURE
1) EYES: Contact will cause irritation and abrasion. Flush or wash with water and seek medical attention.
2) SKIN: Possible irritation of very sensitive skin, in which case individuals affected should cease use.
3) INGESTION: Irritation if in contact with mucous membranes. Drink plenty of water. Do not induce vomiting.
3) INHALATION: No evidence of adverse effects.

V FIRE AND EXPLOSION DATA AND FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES:
N/A, since NOT FLAMMABLE   
Flammable limits: LEL: N/D; UEL: N/D.
Extinguishing media: Dry chemicals, water mist, alcohol foam
Precautions: Those fighting fires should wear self contained breathing apparatus as in all chemical fires.

VI ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Spills should be soaked up with absorbent, placed in a waste disposal container and disposed of in accordance with relevant regulations. Then rinse area of spillage with water.

VII STORAGE AND HANDLING OF PRODUCT
STORAGE: Keep in a cool dry place out of direct sunlight. Temperatures over 45°C. may cause product to separate.
HANDLING: Do not rub eyes when using. Otherwise, no special precautions or clothing required, but see IV.2 above.

VIII EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION:
See guidance in Sections IV and VII above

IX PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Form: Viscous lotion	Colour: clear	Odour: Pina colada
Flammability: None	Oxidising properties: None	Volatility by volume: <5%
Specific Gravity 1.01	pH: 9.5

X STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Stability: stable	Incompatibility: Oxidising acids	Conditions to avoid: High temperatures
Hazardous decomposition products: Oxides of Nitrogen or Carbon	Hazardous polymerisation: Will not occur

XI TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION:
N/A. Heghand is a non-toxic product.

XII ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION:
Heghand is biodegradable and environmentally benign.

XIII DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS:
Heghand is non-toxic and biodegradable. Hands covered in Heghand may be rinsed to the drains, subject to local conditions.

XIV TRANSPORT INFORMATION:
No special precautions other than those concerning storage shown in Section VII.

XV REGULATORY INFORMATION:
None of the components of Heghand is notifiable under the Notification of New and Existing Substances Regulations 1993. The product must be used in accordance with all relevant laws, regulations and specific consents governing its use and the disposal of the particular hydrocarbons at the site in question, and in accordance with guidelines prepared by the user under the COSHH Regulations and the provisions applicable to the user under the Health and Safety at Work Act and other relevant legislation. The information in this PSDS does not constitute the user's own assessment of workplace risks required by law. Any product use which is not in accordance with this Data Sheet or which involves using or mixing the product other than indicated is the sole responsibility of the user. While every effort is made to ensure the accuracy and validity of statements and assessments herein, OCBP cannot accept responsibility for any errors or omissions.

 

 

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