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SAFETY DATA SHEET
Bowstar Compac Dishwash Solid 3.7kg
1. Identification of the Substance/Preparation and of the
Company/Undertaking
Product name:
Product code: 78.1001
Company name:
Bowstar Compac Dishwash Solid 3.7kg
GPP Hygiene
Bowcare House, Stephenson Drive
Waterwells Business Park
Quedgley
Gloucestershire
GL2 2AG
Emergency tel: 01622 891764
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2. Composition/Information on Ingredients
Ingredient Contents Cas Number Health Risk (Class) (R. No.)
Sodium Hydroxide >30% 1310-73-2 [C] R35: Causes severe burns.
Sodium Phosphate 15-30% 7758-29-4 [Xi] R36/38: Irritating to eyes and skin.
Sodium Polyacrylates 5-15% 9003-04-7 [Xi] R36/38: Irritating to eyes and skin.
NTANa3 5-15% 5064-31-3 [Xi] R36/38: Irritating to eyes and skin.
Non-ionic Surfactant 1-5% 160-799-28-0 [Xi] R36/38: Irritating to eyes and skin.
3. Hazards Identification
Main hazards:
Corrosive solid containing sodium hydroxide. Strong solutions
may cause severe burns to skin and eyes.
4. First Aid Measures
General: Bowstar Compac Dishwash is a solid in a plastic container, which is
automatically injected into the dishwashing machine, therefore
accidental contamination is greatly minimised.
Skin contact: Wash skin with plenty of water for 10-15 minutes and remove
contaminated clothing. Get medical attention.
Eye contact: Wash eyes immediately for 15-30 minutes and get medical attention.
Ingestion: If swallowed, give several cups of water or milk to dilute the material.
Do not induce vomiting. Get medical attention. Never give anything
by mouth to an unconscious person
5. Fire Fighting Measures
Extinguishing media:
Exposure hazards:
Foam, CO 2 , powder extinguisher, water haze.
Product is not flammable and will not support combustion.

6. Accidental Release Measures
Environmental
precautions:
7. Handling and Storage
Storage conditions:
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Pick up solids and place for proper disposal. Take up solution
with a liquid absorbing material and proceed according to the
waste disposal regulations.
8. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
Store in a secure chemical store. Store away from foodstuffs.
Keep lid firmly on container. Keep out of the reach of
children. Recommended storage temperature: 0 o C to 40 o C.
Store in a dry place. Do not allow to become damp.
General measures:
Hand protection:
Eye protection:
The usual precautionary measures for the handling of
chemicals have to be observed. Do not take internally. Avoid
contact with skin and eyes. Avoid breathing mists.
Rubber or neoprene gloves.
Chemical goggles/face shield.
9. Physical and Chemical Properties
State: Solid.
Colour: White.
Odour: Characteristic detergent.
Solubility in water: >5%
Relative density: 2.06g/cm 3
pH: 12.9
10. Stability and Reactivity
Conditions to avoid:
Materials to avoid:
Hazard decomposition products:
None, if handled according to order.
Acids, strong oxidising agents, aluminium and soft metals.
None, if handled according to order.
11. Toxicological Information
Acute toxicity:
There are no data available on the preparation itself.
12. Ecological Information
Persistence and
degradability:
Other adverse effects:
This product is biodegradable. In case of appropriate
conduction into adapted biological purification plants no
disturbances have to be expected.
The used surfactants are biologically degradable more than
90%. Does not modify the AOX-content of sewage.

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13. Disposal Considerations
Disposal operations:
Disposal of packaging:
Large amounts to be disposed of by special waste disposal. Small
amounts can be cleaned with water.
Give only completely emptied packaging to special waste disposer.
14. Transport Information
ADR/RID
UN number: 1759
ADR Class: 8
Packing group: II
Shipping name: Corrosive Solid. N.O.S. Sodium Hydroxide.
Hazard ID number: 60
IMDG/IMO
UN number: 1759
Class: 8
Packaging group: II
Shipping name: Corrosive Solid. N.O.S. Sodium Hydroxide.
Hazard ID number: 60
IATA/ICAO
Hazardous material, do not transport by air.
Transport in original containers. Transport in upright position as indicated by arrows on carton. Never
remove plastic containers from cardboard carton before transporting.
15. Regulatory Information
Hazard symbols:
Risk phrases:
Safety
phrases:
Corrosive.
R35: Causes severe burns.
S2: Keep out of reach of children.
S26: In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and
seek medical advice.
S27: Take off immediately all contaminated clothing.
S28: After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of soap and water.
S37/39: Wear suitable gloves and eye/face protection.
S46: If swallowed, seek medical advice immediately and show this container or
label.
S50: Do not mix with other chemicals.
16. Additional Information