SAFETY DATA SHEET - Arco

SAFETY DATA SHEETARCO POWERCLEAN Page 1Issued: 02/02/2005Revision No: 41. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE / PREPARATION AND OF THE COMPANY / UNDERTAKINGProduct name: ARCO POWERCLEANProduct code: 55466Use / description of product: Detergent mixture with water softeners for use through high-pressure washing equipment.Specially formulated to cope with hard water and prevent the build-up of lime scale in pressurewashing equipment. Allow to soak into grime, and rinse off with clean water.Company name: ARCO LTDP.O. Box 21Waverley StreetHULLHU1 2SJTel: 01482 222522Fax: 01482 2185362. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTSHazardous ingredients: SODIUM HYDROXIDE

Issued: 02/02/2005SAFETY DATA SHEETARCO POWERCLEAN Page 24. FIRST AID MEASURES (ACTION)Skin contact: Remove all contaminated clothes and footwear immediately unless stuck to skin. Drench theaffected skin with running water for 10 minutes or longer if substance is still on skin. Transfer tohospital if there are burns or symptoms of poisoning.Eye contact: Bathe the eye with running water for 15 minutes. Transfer to hospital for specialist examination.Ingestion: Do not induce vomiting. If conscious, give half a litre of water to drink immediately. Ifunconscious, check for breathing and apply artificial respiration if necessary. If unconsciousand breathing is OK, place in the recovery position. Transfer to hospital as soon as possible.Inhalation: Remove to fresh air. Rest and keep warm. Give artificial repiration or Oxygen if necessary.5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURESExtinguishing media: Suitable extinguishing media for the surrounding fire should be used.Exposure hazards: Not flammable. Avoid contact with the material, or the combustion productsProtection of fire-fighters: Wear protective clothing to prevent contact with skin and eyes.6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURESPersonal precautions: Mark out the contaminated area with signs and prevent access to unauthorised personnel.Turn leaking containers leak-side up to prevent the escape of liquid.Environmental precautions: Do not discharge into drains or rivers. Contain the spillage using bunding.Clean-up procedures: Absorb into dry earth or sand. Wash the spillage site with large amounts of water. Rinseresidues away to foul water drain7. HANDLING AND STORAGEHandling requirements: Avoid direct contact with the substance.Storage conditions: Keep container tightly closed. Store away from food and drink.8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTIONHazardous ingredients: SODIUM HYDROXIDESTEL (15 min exposure limit): 2 mg/m3 (OES)Hand protection: Plastic or rubber gloves.Eye protection: Safety goggles.Skin protection: Protective clothing with elasticated cuffs and closed neck.9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIESState: LiquidColour: ColourlessOdour: Barely perceptible odourSolubility in water: Miscible in all proportionsViscosity: Non-viscous[cont...]

Issued: 02/02/2005SAFETY DATA SHEETARCO POWERCLEAN Page 3Relative density: 1.06pH: Alkaline10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITYStability: Stable under normal conditions.Materials to avoid: Aluminium. Zinc.11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATIONHazardous ingredients: SODIUM HYDROXIDEIPR MUS LD50 40 mg/kgORL RBT LDLO 500 mg/kg12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATIONMobility: Soluble in water.Persistence and degradability: Biodegradable.Bioaccumulative potential: No bioaccumulation potential.13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONSDisposal operations: Used material should be discharged to a foul water drainDisposal of packaging: Clean with water.NB: The user's attention is drawn to the possible existence of regional or national regulationsregarding disposal.14. TRANSPORT INFORMATIONADR / RIDUN no: -Shipping name: "NOT SUBJECT TO ADR"IMDG / IMOUN no: -IATA / ICAOUN no: -15. REGULATORY INFORMATIONHazard symbols: Irritant.Risk phrases:R36/38: Irritating to eyes and skin.[cont...]

Issued: 02/02/2005SAFETY DATA SHEETARCO POWERCLEAN Page 4Safety phrases: S26: In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medicaladvice.Note: The regulatory information given above only indicates the principal regulations specificallyapplicable to the product described in the safety data sheet. The user's attention is drawn tothe possible existence of additional provisions which complete these regulations. Refer to allapplicable national, international and local regulations or provisions.16. OTHER INFORMATIONRisk phrases used in s.2:Legal disclaimer:R35: Causes severe burns.The above information is believed to be correct but does not purport to be all inclusive and shallbe used only as a guide. This company shall not be held liable for any damage resulting fromhandling or from contact with the above product.[final page]