Material Safety Data Sheet Avawash WBM

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Material Safety Data Sheet

AVAWASH WBM

1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCES/PREPARATION AND THE COMPANY UNDERTAKING


Product Name AVAWASH WBM

Application Casing cleaner for WBM

Supplier Ava S.p.A.


via Salaria 1313/C
00138 ROMA
Italy

Emergency telephone number Off.: +39 06 885611324; +39 06 885611326; +39 06 885611373
Mob.: +39 3355897280; +39 3355234619; +39 3355710385

Telefax +39-06-8889363

2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Chemical description Aqueous solution of ethoxylated alkyl-phenol and diethylene glycol

Hazardous Ingredients 20-25 % Diethylene glycol Xi Irritant R36

40-50 % Ethoxylated alkyl-phenol Xi Irritant R36/38

EINECS-No. Diethylene glycol: 2038722

CAS-No. Ethoxylated Alkyl phenol 68412-54-4


Diethylene glycol: 111-46-6

3. HAZARD IDENTIFICATION
Inhalation Can cause irritation. Avoid generating aerosols and mists

Skin contact Irritating to skin.

Eye contact Irritating to eyes.

Ingestion Do not take internally. May cause mucosal damage.

Human health hazards - Chronic Not data available.

Environmental hazards Do not contaminate ground water system.

Physical and chemical hazards If involved in fire, it may produce toxic fumes

4. FIRST AID MEASURES


Inhalation Remove to fresh air. Obtain medical attention

Skin contact Take off contaminated clothing. Wash off affected area with plenty of
water. If skin irritation persists, obtain medical attention

Eye contact Immediately gently irrigate with plenty of water for at least 15’.
Obtain medical attention

Ingestion Rinse mouth immediately and repeatedly with water. . Do not induce
vomiting. Obtain medical attention

Other information

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5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES


Extinguishing media In case of fire use water spray, foam, powder, sand

Unsuitable extinguishing media None

Fire and explosion hazard None

Protective equipment In case of fire wear a full face positive pressure self contained
breathing apparatus and protective clothing

6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES


Personal precautions Avoid contact with eyes and skin. Take off all contaminated clothing

Environmental precautions Do not discharge into drains or the environment. Do not contaminate
ground water system

Methods for cleaning up Large and small spills: dam up. Reclaim into recovery or salvage
drums

7. HANDLING AND STORAGE


Handling Do not take internally! Do not breathe aerosols and mists. Avoid
contact with skin and eyes

Storage conditions Keep containers tightly closed.

8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION


Engineering measures General ventilation is recommended

Exposure limits (ACGIH 2004) This product does not contain any ingredient, which has an
established exposure limit.

Personal protection equipment


Respiratory protection Avoid generating aerosols and mists

Hand/skin protection Impervious gloves. Standard protective clothing

Eye protection Safety glasses

Hygiene measures Eyewash fountain near-by. Keep a safety shower available

9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES


Form Liquid

Colour Colourless

Odour Characteristic

Boiling point N/E

Melting point N/E

Flash point - (PMCC) N/A

Auto ignition N/A

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Explosion limits N/E

Vapour pressure N/A

Relative density (20 °C) 1.02-1.08 g/cm3

Solubility in water Soluble

pH (as such) 5.5-7.5

Viscosity N/E

Bulk density N/A

Freezing point N/E

Pour point N/A


Abbreviations: N/A = Not Applicable - N/E = Not Evaluated
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stability Stable under normal condition

Conditions to avoid Strong oxidizing agents

Materials to avoid None

Hazardous decomposition products If involved in fire, it may produce toxic fumes

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION


Acute toxicity Not available data

Primary irritation skin/eye Can cause severe irritation

Sensitisation Not available data

Chronic toxicity data Not available data

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION


Persistency and degradation Not available data

Mobility and Bioaccumulation Not available data

Ecotoxicological effects Not available data

13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Do not discharge into drains or the environment, dispose to an authorized waste collection point

14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION


Description Not regulated

UN Number N/A

Packing group N/A

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Material Safety Data Sheet
AVAWASH WBM
ADR/RID

Class ADR 2003 Label: --


ADR 2003 Classif. Code: --
Hazard Identification

IMDG

Class Subsidiary risk: -

Em S

IATA

Class
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
EC Classification Xi Irritant

Hazard Symbol

contains: Diethylene glycol, ethoxylated alkyl-phenol

Risk Phrases R36/38: Irritating to eyes and skin

Safety Phrases S24/25: Avoid contact with eyes and skin.

16. OTHER INFORMATION

This material safety data sheet provides health and safety information. The product is to be used in applications consistent
with AVA technology. Individuals handling this product should be informed of the safety precautions and should have
access to this information.

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