Follow the Safety Regulations: 1. Always follow regulations and instructions for the use of cleaning and disinfection products. 2. Observe the pictogram(s), hazard and precautionary (H & P) statements. Look at the danger symbol, risk and safety (R & S) phrases (valid until 2017). 3. If you are in doubt, ask your supervisor. 4. Use the prescribed protective clothing, protective gloves and eye/ face protection. 5. Clean your protective outfit after use and check it for damage. SAFETY FIRST Safe Storage and Handling of Cleaning Agents and Disinfectants 6. Never mix different products - it may create dangerous reactions. 7. In case of dilution: first cold water, then add the product. 8. Return products to storage room after use. 9. Always store cleaning agents and disinfectants in the original packing. 10. Store products apart which may react with each other. 11. No eating, drinking, or smoking in the storage room and when handling chemicals. 12. Always wash your hands before breaks, before and after going to the toilet and locker rooms. 13. Take care of yourself and your colleagues. Ecolab Deutschland GmbH Reisholzer Werftstraße 38-42 40589 Düsseldorf Germany Tel. +49 211 9893 0 EMEA Headquarters Ecolab Europe GmbH Richtistrasse 7 8304 Wallisellen Switzerland Tel. +41 44 877 2000 Ecolab Ltd. Duke Avenue, Stanley Green Cheadle Hulme, Cheadle, Cheshire SK8 6RB United Kingdom Tel. +44 161 485 61 66 Ecolab Ltd. La Vallee House Upper Dargle Road Bray, Co. Wicklow Ireland Tel. +353 127 63 500 www.ecolab.com 2012 Ecolab Inc. All rights reserved. Safety_Booklet_EN_P/27APR12/DD
Safe storage and handling of cleaning agents and disinfectants It is a matter of your safety Cleaning agents and disinfectants are not dangerous, if you handle them correctly. Failure to do so may have hazardous consequences. In this flyer you can learn about some safety precautions, comply with these and you can safely use the products. It is a matter of your personal safety, the safety of others, your workplace and the protection of the environment. Cleaning agents and disinfectants Directions for use For effective use of detergents and disinfectants always follow the correct cleaning procedure: 1. Remove gross soil 2. Pre-rinse 3. Detergent cleaning 4. Intermediate rinse 5. Disinfection 6. Post rinse This general procedure should be documented in the cleaning schedule for equipment in the area. Cleaning agents and disinfectants are necessary to ensure proper hygiene at your working area. Visible soil such as food residues cannot be removed properly without the use of cleaning agents. Neither can bacteria nor other microorganisms be removed without the use of disinfectants. Optimum chemical performance To make sure you get the best result possible from the product, ensure you have the correct cleaning and disinfecting agents: u Correct concentration u Correct contact time u Correct usage temperature u Follow correct cleaning schedule 2 3
Getting to know the danger pictograms on the labels (mandatory for mixtures as of June 1, 2015) GHS02 y Extremely/highly flammable/flammable solid/gas/aerosol/ liquid/vapour y Heating may cause a fire/explosion y Catches fire spontaneously if exposed to air y Self-heating (in large quantities); may catch fire y In contact with water releases flammable gases (which may ignite spontaneously) u Smoking, open fire, sparks, glowing objects are prohibited u Working areas have to be very well ventilated GHS06 y Fatal/Toxic if swallowed/in contact with skin/if inhaled u Avoid inhalation of vapours and any contact with skin, eyes and mucous membranes u If exposed, immediately call a poison center or doctor/physician GHS03 y May cause/intensify fire; oxidizer y May cause fire or explosion; strong oxidizer u Keep away from combustible material and metals u Keep empty containers out of storage room u Keep spillage separated from other materials GHS07 y Harmful if swallowed/inhaled/in contact with skin y Causes skin irritation/serious eye irritation y May cause an allergic skin reaction y May cause respiratory irritation/drowsiness or dizziness u Avoid inhalation of vapours and any contact with skin, eyes and mucous membranes GHS04 y Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated y Contains gas under pressure; may cause cryogenic burns or injury u Pressurised container protect from sunlight and do not expose to temperatures exceeding 50 C. u Do not pierce or burn, even after use. u Do not spray on a naked flame or any incandescent material. u Keep away from sources of ignition - No smoking. GHS08 y May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways y May cause allergy or asthma symptoms of breathing difficulties if inhaled y May cause/suspected of causing genetic defects/ cancer y May damage/suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child y Causes damage/may cause damage to organs (through prolonged or repeated exposure) u Avoid inhalation of vapours and any contact with skin, eyes and mucous membranes u If exposed or if you feel unwell: call a poison center or doctor/physician GHS05 y May be corrosive to metals y Causes severe skin burns and eye damage y Causes serious eye damage u Avoid inhalation of vapours and any contact with skin, eyes and clothes GHS09 y (Very) toxic to aquatic life (with long lasting effects) u Avoid discharge to the environment, especially in concentrated form u Storage facilities should have a safety collecting vessel or further safety precautions in the building in case of leakage spills 4 5
Overview of danger symbols can be used until 2017 on preparations placed on the market before June 2015 C Xi N O CORROSIVE y Causes burns or severe burns y Contact with skin, eyes, mucous membranes and respiratory system will cause burn injuries y Can corrode various metals and may cause dangerous reactions u Avoid inhalation of vapours and any contact with skin, eyes and clothes IRRITANT (Xi) y Irritates skin, eyes, mucous membranes and respiratory system y Contact with skin and eyes can cause severe injuries HARMFUL (Xn) y Harmful if swallowed or by inhalation or skin contact Xn u Avoid inhalation of vapours and any contact with skin, eyes and mucous membranes DANGEROUS FOR THE ENVIRONMENT y Real or potential risk for the environment y Toxic, harmful or long-term effects to aquatic organisms u Avoid discharge to the environment, especially in concentrated form u Storage facilities should have a safety collecting vessel or further safety precautions in the building in case of leakage spills OXIDIZING y Reacts spontaneously with other chemicals and metals y Produces oxygen or ignites flammable materials especially oils, greases, paper and wood y Heating will lead to an increase of pressure in containers and vessels u Keep away from combustible material and metals u Keep empty containers out of storage room u Keep spillage separated from other materials F HIGHLY FLAMMABLE y In contact with open fire, glowing objects, etc. y Vapor is invisible in room and spreads over the floor y Ignitable by sparks or static electricity EXTREMELY FLAMMABLE y Self ignition at certain temperatures u Smoking, open fire, sparks, glowing objects are prohibited u Working areas have to be very well ventilated F+ Personal Protective Equipment Eyes u Closely fitting pair of glasses (safety goggles) u Face shield Hands u Wear suitable gloves u For the appropriate gloves see recommendations in the safety data sheet u Leather only when handling hot objects u Gloves must be worn under the sleeves of overalls Body Protection u Wear chemical protective suit or protective apron when working with dangerous products u Use it when transferring products from chemical tankers u Filling of dosing equipment and containers u At rescue work after accidents Feet u Wear safety rubber boots and pull pair of trousers over the boots to avoid substances running into the boots u When transferring chemicals or filling large dosing equipment, containers and chemical tanker u At rescue work after damage or accidents 6 7
Directions for Handling Storage: Order and cleanliness! To avoid accidents it is important to take precautions when you dilute and dissolve the products: Remember to follow the guidelines for order and cleanliness where the cleaning agents and disinfectants are stored: u First fill water into the container then the product u Use cold water u Add product slowly u Mix product and water thoroughly u Liquid products are more safe in handling Avoid mixing products as they may react and cause: u Generation of heat and risk of splashes u Toxic gases and fumes u Risk of explosion u Risk of ineffectiveness u No entry of unauthorized personnel u Always wear suitable clothing, protective gloves and shoes and eye/face protection when entering the storage room u Alkaline and acidic products must be stored separately to avoid mixing u Acidic, oxidizing and chlorinated products must be stored separately to avoid mixing in case of accidents u Peroxyacetic acid and hydrogen peroxide containing products should not be stored together with alkaline products u Do not eat, drink, or smoke in storage room Use of the following equipment will make handling safer: u Closed systems u Fully automated dosing systems u Manually operated dosing aids, e.g. special taps, pumps, etc. 8 9
First Aid Emergency Plan SKIN u Rinse skin under running water for at least 15 minutes u Remove immediately damp/wet clothing and shoes u Seek medical advice u Show the label or the safety datasheet to the physician EMERGENCY PLAN: u Locations of fire alarms and fire extinguishers u Emergency escape routes and safety equipment u Special security instructions for your department (e.g. damage control plan) EYES u Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. u Seek help from your colleagues u See an eye specialist (ophthalmologist) immediately u Show the label or the safety datasheet to the specialist RESPIRATORY PASSAGES u Remove to fresh air u Loosen tight clothing u In case of dizziness or pain, see a physician u Show the label or the safety data sheet to the physician Mouth and ingestion u Rinse mouth with plenty of water u Drink only water u Do not induce vomiting u Seek immediately medical advice from a physician u Show the label or the safety datasheet to the physician THE EMERGENCY CALL: 1. Where did it happen? 2. What has happened? 3. How many people are injured? 4. Who is calling? 5. Wait for questions! Do not hang up until you are told by the emergency coordinator! WHAT TO DO IN CASE OF EMERGENCIES (FIRE / ACCIDENTS WITH INJURED PEOPLE): u Make an emergency call following the instruction given above u Secure the accident site u In case of danger, bring injured people or helpless people to a safe place or arrange for help u Arrange for first aid u In case of small fires start fighting the fire with fire extinguishers, do not tackle large fires u Leave emergency site via the most direct escape routes, guide people not familiar on the site u Wait for the emergency teams (fire brigade, paramedics) to arrive and show them to the place of the accident u Do not use lifts! u Go to the emergency collection point u Do not leave the premises unless instructed! 10 11