PRODUCT SAFETY DATA SHEET 1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE PREPARATION AND THE COMPANY IDENTIFICATION. Trade Name: VANISH Oxi Action Powerpowder Product Format: Powder Product Use: Large Area Carpet Cleaner Supplier in UK: Reckitt Benckiser Wellcroft House Wellcroft Road Slough, Berkshire SL1 4AQ Contact Telephone: 0845 769 7079 Supplier in The Republic Of Ireland: Reckitt Benckiser Ireland Ltd 7 Riverwalk Citywest Business Campus Dublin 24 Ireland Contact Telephone: 01 661 7318 Contact Email: consumer.relations-ukroi@reckittbenckiser.com Date Issued: RB Ref No: Issue: RB parent code: Revisions: D0197367 v4 + 24 Aug 2011 7037700001 1 0249638 v1 New Product 2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION. Main Hazards The product NOT is classified as Dangerous according to European Directive 99/45/EC Due to hydrogen peroxide and surfactant content, a prolonged contact with eyes and skin might cause irritations. 3. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS. Component Name Hydrogen Peroxide Sodium Lauryl sulphate Cellulose Perfume EINECS; CAS Numbers 231-765-0; 7722-84-1 N.A. ; 68585-47-7 N.A.; 9004-34-6 Applicable Reg. Number Concentration R Phrases Classification Less than 5% R5, 8, 35, O; C; Xn Less than 5% 20/22 Xi More than 30% R38/41 None Less than 5% None Xi, N R38, 43, 51/53 VANISH Oxi Action Powerpowder.doc 1 of 6
4. FIRST-AID MEASURES. Immediate Medical In case of eye contact, dust inhalation and/or Attention ingestion, an immediate medical attention is required First Aid - Eyes Wash immediately with plenty of water for 15 minutes (open eyelids). Seek medical advice First Aid - Skin Wash immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice if irritation persists First Aid - Ingestion Do not induce vomiting. Wash mouth with plenty of water and seek medical advice immediately or contact nearest anti-poison centre First Aid - Inhalation In case of accident (breathing powders) bring the individuals in open space breathing fresh air. If the individuals feels unwell seek medical advice immediately 5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES. Extinguishing Media Protective equipment for fire-fighting The product is not classified as flammable. In case of fire use the conventional estinguishing instruments Wear suitable protective cloth. If conditions are dusty wear an appropriate respiratory system. 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES. Personal Precautions Spillage s Avoid contact with eyes and skin. Wear suitable protective cloths (where necessary). Avoid creating a dust. Sweep or preferably vacuum up and collect in suitable containers for recovery or disposal. Do not contaminate soil or water grounds. Dispose accordingly to the local obligations. VANISH Oxi Action Powerpowder.doc 2 of 6
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE. Handling Storage Careful handling of chemicals is required as in general. Avoid contact with eyes and skin. Avoid any contact with water or humidity. Container and equipment used for this product should be used exclusively for this product. Keep the product into its own container away from reach of children and pets. Keep the product in a dry area. Store it away from direct sunlight or any other heat sources. Store at temperatures lower than 40 C. 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS AND PERSONAL PROTECTION. General Remark Exposure limits Respiratory Protection Hand Protection Eye Protection Body Protection ice for domestic users Carefull handling of chemicals is required as in general. Avoid contact with eyes and skin None assigned Dust respiration (P2) if conditions are dusty Wear suitable rubber gloves if the use is likely to be prolonged Wear suitable goggles if the use is likely to be prolonged Wear suitable protective cloths if the use is likely to be prolonged The information contained in this section relate to handling huge amounts of unpacked product. 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES. Physical State Wet powder granules Colour white Odour perfumed ph (as is) Applicable ph at 10 % w/w in water 4,9 ± 0.5 ph at 1 % w/w in water Applicable Solubility in Water (g/l) high Viscosity (cps, 20 C) Applicable Density (g/l) 275 ± 15 VANISH Oxi Action Powerpowder.doc 3 of 6
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY. Conditions to Avoid Materials to Avoid Temperatures in excess of 40 C. Humidity conditions. Any source of heat. Water, acid, basis, sources of heavy metals, reducing agents, organic materials, flammable substances 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION. Acute Toxicity Irritancy - Eyes Irritancy - Skin Harmful: Oral LD50> 2000 mg/kg, based on raw materials data irritant. Based on raw material data irritant Based on raw material data 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION. General Remarks The product is not classified as dangerous for the environment according to EU Directive 99/45/EC. Incorporated surfactants do comply with ultimate aerobic biodegradability requirements, as per Regulation 648/2004/EC. No bioaccumulation, low toxicity of degradation products. 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS. Product Disposal Container Disposal Disposal should be in accordance with local, state or national legislation, e.g. to landfill. Cleaned to recycling, landfill or incinerator. 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION. classified as dangerous under transport regulations UN Code: Applicable VANISH Oxi Action Powerpowder.doc 4 of 6
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION. R phrases S phrases None S2 KEEP OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN AND PETS S22 Do not breathe the dust S24/25 Avoid contact with skin and eyes S26 In case of contact with eyes rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice S46 If swallowed seek medical advice immediately and show this container or label S49 Keep only in the original container EC Annex I Classification Dangerous Chemical Safety relevant, therefore no annex to this assessment following document. regulation 1907/2006/EC 16. OTHER INFORMATION. Information on R Phrases R5 Heating might cause an explosion R8 Contact with combustible material may cause fire R20/22 Harmful by inhalation and if swallowed R35 Causes burns R38 Irritating to skin R41 Risk of serious damage to eyes R43 May cause sensitisation by skin contact R51/53 Toxic to aquatic organism, May cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic enviroment R65 If Swallowed, may cause lungs damage This document complements the technical usage instructions but does not replace them. The information contained herein is based on our best current knowledge if the product concerned, and is given in good faith. The attention of recipients is drawn to (amongst other things) the element of risk consequent to use of the product other than that for which it was intended. In no way does this document remove the need of the recipient of the product to fully understand and apply statutory requirements. It is the recipient's sole responsibility to take due precautions relative to the use made of the product. All VANISH Oxi Action Powerpowder.doc 5 of 6
information contained herein is only to assist the recipient in fulfilling their statutory duty connected with the use of hazardous materials. This list of information must not be considered as exhaustive, and does not exonerate the recipient from taking other precautions described in documents other than those mentioned, concerning the storage and use of the product, for which they remain the sole person responsible. VANISH Oxi Action Powerpowder.doc 6 of 6