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1. Identification of the product and of the company
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Identification of the product:
Epicare 3
Handwashing lotion
Company/undertaking identification:
Ecolab Ltd
David Murray John Building
Swindon
Wiltshire SN1 1NH
Telephone: 01793 511221
2. Composition/information on ingredients
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Composition (acc. INCI): Aqua, Alcohol denat., Coco Betaine,
Chlorhexidine Digluconate, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Benzalkonium
Chloride.
3. Hazards identification of the product
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none if used for intended purpose
4. First aid measures
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after inhalation:
not relevant
after skin contact:
rinse with running water.
after eye contact:
Immediately flush eyes with copious amounts of running water
(for 10 minutes), see an oculist.
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after ingestion:
Drink 1-2 glasses of water, seek medical advice.
5. Fire-fighting measures
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Suitable extinguishing media:
suitable for all regular extinguishing materials
Extinguishing media which must not be used for safety reasons:
none known
Special exposure hazards arising from the product itself,
from combustion products or from resulting gases:
none known
Special protective equipment for firefighters:
no special measures necessary;
6. Accidental release measures
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Personal precautions:
not required
Environmental precautions:
Do not allow large amounts to be released into the sewer system.
Methods of cleaning up/of removing:
Remove with liquid-absorbing material (sand, peat, sawdust),
wash away residue with plenty of water;
7. Handling and storage
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Handling:
no special measures required
Storage:
no special measures required
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8. Exposure controls / personal protection
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Components with specific control parameters:
none
Personal protection:
no protective equipment required
9. Physical and chemical properties
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Physical state: liquid
Colour: colourless
Odour: alcohol-like
Flash point: 43o C (DIN 51758/ ISO 2719 (Pensky-
Martens)) The product does not sustain
combustion.
Autoflammability: self-ignition temperature 450o C
Relative density: (20o C) 1.00 g/cm3
Solubility: (20o C) miscible in water
Viscosity: (20o C) 300-650 mPa.s DIN 53015 (Hoppler)
10. Stability and reactivity
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Conditions to avoid:
No decomposition if used according to specifications
Materials to avoid:
none known if used for its intended purpose
Hazardous decomposition products:
none known
11. Toxicological information
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According to available data and on the basis of toxicological
analysis, the product has not been classified as hazardous to
health.
12. Ecological information
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Persistence and degradability:
This product contains surfactants which are at least 90% biodegradable
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13. Disposal considerations
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May be disposed of via the municipal waste-water system in
compliance with local authority regulations.
14. Transport information
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Not a hazardous material according to RID/ADR, GGVS/
GGVE, ADNR, IMDG, ICAO-TI/IATA-DGR.
15. Regulatory information
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This product is not subject to classification under CHIP.
National regulations:
The Cosmetic Products (Safety) Regulations 1996
The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations
Health and Safety at Work Act
16. Other information
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This information is based on our current level of knowledge and
relates to the product in the state in which it is delivered. It is intended to describe our products from the point of view of safety requirements and is not intended to guarantee any particular properties.