Specification Sheet

MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET - HAWSCLEAN UNITS
Issue Number:
5003-0305-4000
Page 2 of 3
Issue Date:
August 6
th
2015
http://safewater.ltd.uk [e-mail]
Title:
Material Safety Data Sheet – HAWSCLEAN units
Country: United Kingdom
Previous Issue:
August 6
th
2008
Safewater Ltd
5.2 SPECIAL HAZARDS
Non flammable but PVC of outer tube or PE sachet can cause hazard when subjected to fire
through other means. This would only be possible prior to or after use, i.e. in the
transport, handling and storage phases.
5.3 ADVICE TO FIRE
FIGHTERS:
Fire fighters to wear self contained breathing apparatus and full protective clothing when
fighting fire
GENERAL:
No fire hazard unless outer tube is subjected to fire from other source. Will not continue to
burn after ignition without an external fire source. When forced to burn the major gaseous
products of combustion of PVC are carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide and hydrogen
chloride. Move products out of fire area if safe to do so. Cool outer tube if feasible. Stay
upwind of fumes, keep out of low areas.
SECTION 6 – ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES (SPILLS)
Not Applicable as only solids involved.
SECTION 7 – HANDLING & STORAGE
7.1 PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE HANDLING
Unclassified. None
7.2 STORAGE
Store in a dry, well-ventilated place.
SECTION 8 – PERSONEL PROTECTION & EXPOSURE LIMITS
8.1 CONTROL PARAMETERS
Not applicable.
8.2 EXPOSURE CONTROL:
Avoid skin and eye contact and inhalation of dust.
Respiratory
Protection:
Protection only required if significant amounts of dust are given off by product, which is
extremely unlikely.
Body Protection:
Protection only required if significant amounts of dust are given off by product, which is
extremely unlikely.
Eye Protection:
Only required if significant amounts of dust are given off by product. Safety Glasses or
goggles to EN 166
Hand Protection:
Gloves only required if significant amounts of dust are given off by product.
SECTION 9 – PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
APPEARANCE:
White and brown spheres and sliver coated matrix contained in a slotted PVC tube. Non-
flammable, non-volatile, non- soluble in liquid.
MELTING POINT:
Not established – avoid subjecting to temperatures above 250°C
BOILING POINTS:
Not Applicable
VAPOUR PRESSURE (20C):
Not Applicable
SPECIFIC GRAVITY (25C):
Not Applicable
FLASH POINT (OPEN CUP):
Not Applicable
EXPLOSION LIMITS:
No data available
SOLUBILITY IN WATER:
Non-Soluble in water
AUTOIGNITION TEMP:
No data available
VAPOUR DENSITY:
Not applicable
pH:
7 ± 0.5
STORAGE COLOUR CODE:
Not Applicable
SECTION 10 – STABILITY & REACTIVITY
10.1 REACTIVITY:
Inert in the dry state. Oxydising and local ionizing reaction when immersed in water.
10.2 STABILITY:
Highly stable
10.3 HAZARDOUS REACTIONS
None
10.4 CONDITIONS TO AVOID
None
10.5 INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS
None
10.6 DECOMPOSITION PRODUCT
n/a
SECTION 11 – TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
TOXICOLOGICAL TESTING:
Non toxic
SECTION 12 – ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
12.1 ECOTOXICITY:
Non toxic when PVC or PE container is disposed of in accordance with Local Regulations.
12.2 BIODEGRADABILITY:
The PVC container & sachet materials are not biodegradable. The spheres are not
biodegradable but can be beneficial to eco systems.
12.3 BIOACCUMULATION:
No data available
12.4 MOBILITY IN SOIL
n/a