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http://www.molevalleyfarmers.com/coshh/25864.pdf ANTEC VIRKON S Page 1 of 7 HSD/36I ANTEC VIRKON S
SAFETY DATA SHEET HSD/36I
(1) IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION AND COMPANY
Name: Antec Virkon S (Powder as supplied) Supplier: Antec International Limited
Windham Road
Chilton Industrial Estate
Sudbury
Suffolk
CO10 2XD
Tel: 44-(0)1787-377305 Fax: 44-(0)1787-310846
_______________________________________________________________________________ (2) COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
| Composition: A blend of an inorganic peroxygen compound, inorganic salts, organic acid, anionic detergent, fragrance and dye.
Chemical |
% Concentration |
Classification |
CAS |
Exposure |
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Pentapotassium bis(peroxymonosulphate) bis(sulphate) |
<50 |
C;R34. Xn;R22
R52 |
70693-62-8 |
None assigned |
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Sulphamidic acid |
5 - 10 |
Xi;R36/38
R52/53 |
5329-14-6 |
None assigned |
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Sodium dodecylbenzenesulfonate |
5 - 15 |
Xn;R22
Xi;R36/38 |
25155-30-0 |
None assigned |
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Dipotassium peroxodisulphate |
<2% |
O; R8
Xn; R22
Xi; R36/37/38
R42/43 |
7727-21-1 |
OES 1mg.m-3 8 hour TWA ref. period. |
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(4) FIRST AID MEASURES
Exposure Route |
Symptom |
Treatment |
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INHALATION |
Irritation to nose, throat, lungs, respiratory tract. |
Remove to fresh air. If symptoms of coughing, choking or wheezing prove troublesome, or recovery is not rapid, seek medical attention. |
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SKIN CONTACT |
May cause irritation, especially under moist conditions. |
Drench skin with plenty of water. Remove contaminated clothing. If irritation persists after rinsing with water, consult a medical advisor. |
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EYE CONTACT |
Strong irritation, corrosion. |
Rinse thoroughly with clean water or buffered eye wash for at least 15 minutes. Obtain medical attention. |
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INGESTION |
May cause severe irritation to mouth, throat, digestive tract and stomach. |
Do NOT induce vomiting. Drink plenty of water (or milk) if conscious. Obtain immediate medical attention | (7) HANDLING AND STORING
Precautions during handling: Handle with sufficient care to prevent dust build up.
The use of L.E.V. may be required when handling the product supplied in bulk quantities.
Wear protective clothing. (see section 8).
Where significant dust formation occurs (e.g. when handling bulk quantities) the use of a suitable dust mask may be required (see section 8). Storage: Keep containers tightly sealed and avoid coming into contact with moisture during storage. Keep away from combustible material.
Avoid contamination of product.
Virkon S 1% solution: Store in clean loosely capped plastic containers at normal temperatures away from direct sunlight. Do not allow to freeze. Discard solution either once the colour is lost, or after 7 days from date of preparation.
___________________________________________________________________________ (8) EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Engineering
measures: Appropriate Local Exhaust Ventilation (L.E.V.) is necessary for handling the product in situations where dust formation is a problem ie. product in bulk quantities. Not normally necessary for preparation of solutions from 50g, 2.5kg, 1kg and 5kg packs.
Control Parameters: Respirable dusts - 10mg/m3 8 hr T.W.A. (OES EH40 2002).
Potassium persulphate – 1mg.m3 8hr T.W.A (OES EH40 2002).
Personal Protection Respiratory: Powder Concentrate:
Where necessary, dust mask for fine particles (eg. 3M Type 8710).
Diluted Product: When working in mists of Virkon S (diluted in conjunction with Virkon S Fog Enhancer), respiratory protection in the form of a type AP (organic vapour - particulate matter) filter is recommended (e.g Arco Filtermax face mask and A2P3 filter).
Hand: Rubber gloves (eg. Marigold type G01R)
Eye: Goggles or face-shield to BS EN166. Skin: Overalls may be required for dealing with large spills or when handling the product in large quantities.
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ANTEC INTERNATIONAL LTD. EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBER (UK) 01787 377305 ANTEC VIRKON S Page 4 of 7 HSD/36I (9) PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance/
Odour: Pink, free flowing powder with faint lemon odour.
pH (1% solution, 20oC): 2.6
Boiling point/
Range: Decomposes on heating.
Flash Point : Not applicable.
Explosive
properties: Not applicable.
Oxidising
properties: Not oxidising.
Specific gravity : 1.07 approximately.
Solubility (water at 20oC): Approximately 65g/litre.
_______________________________________________________________________________ (10) STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stability: Stable under normal conditions.
Conditions to
avoid: Moisture ingress to the stored powder, which will cause rapid product degradation.
Materials to avoid: Strong alkalis
Salt (Sodium chloride)
Combustible materials
Hazardous
decomposition products: Oxygen, Sulphur dioxide.
Chlorine under certain extreme conditions if powder is allowed to become moist.
_______________________________________________________________________________ (11) TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
TEST DATA Acute oral toxicity: LD50 (Rat), 4123mg/kg
Acute dermal
toxicity: LD50 (Rat) 2200mg/kg
irritation: Powder:
Moderately irritating primary irritation index = 2.8
Virkon S 1% solution:
Non-irritating primary irritation index = 0 Eye irritation: Powder:
May cause eye damage
Virkon S 1% solution:
Non-irritating.
Skin Sensitisation: Powder:
Not sensitising (Guinea pig, Magnusson & Kligman Maximisation Method, and; Guinea pig, Modified Buehler method).
Virkon S 1% solution:
Not sensitising (Guinea pig, Magnusson & Kligman Maximisation Method).
Human experience: The powder product is a strong eye irritant, irritant to skin and by inhalation of the dust.
_______________________________________________________________________________ (12) ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Persistence and
degradability: No data is available. However, based on evaluation of its components in accordance with 1999/45/EC, this product is not expected to display long term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.
Bioaccumulation: Not noted.
Aquatic toxicity: Harmful to aquatic organisms.
_______________________________________________________________________________ (13) DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Disposal of
product: Dispose of as Special Waste in compliance with the Special Waste Regulations 1996. Observe local restrictions.
Disposal of packaging: Dispose of in compliance with the Environmental Protection (Duty of Care) Regulations 1990.
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