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PAGE 1 of 2 Brakes Biological Laundry Powder – Version 1 Issue Date 27 June 2011BRAKES BIOLOGICAL LAUNDRYPOWDER – A87704SAFETY DATA SHEET1. IDENTIFICATION OF PREPARATION AND OF THE COMPANYSupplier:Brakes,Enterprise House, Eureka Business park,Ashford, Kent, TN25 4AGTel: 0845 6069090Fax: 01233 635 072W: www.brake.co.ukE: customer.service@brake.co.ukProduct Name:BRAKES BIOLOGICAL LAUNDRY POWDERProduct Use:Laundry Powder2. HAZARD IDENTIFICATIONThe preparation is classified according to Directive 1999/45/EC and its amendments.Classified as Irritant, Irritating to Eyes and Skin3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTSContains amongst other ingredients:Range CAS EINECS Class R-PhrasesSodium Carbonate 15-30% 497-19-8 207-838-8 Xi 36Sodium Percarbonate 1-5% 15630-89-4 239-707-6 Xn 8 22 41Zeolite 1-5% 1318-02-1 215-283-8 Xi 36/37/38The full text for all R-Phrases are shown in Section 164. FIRST AID MEASURESSKIN:Remove Contaminated Clothing. Drench Skin With Plenty Of Water. If Irritation Persists, Seek MedicalAttention.EYES:Rinse immediately with plenty of water, holding the eyelids open. Seek medical attention if effectspersist.INGESTION:Remove product from the mouth, give the casualty a small quantity of water to drink and seek medicaladvice. Do not induce vomiting.INHALATION:Remove To Fresh Air. If Recovery Is Not Rapid, Seek Medical Attention.5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES:Product is Non-CombustableEXTINGUISHING MEDIA:Use extinguishers appropriate to surrounding fireHAZARDOUS COMBUSTION PRODUCTS: None expected. Hose down with water to keep cool.PROTECTION OF FIREFIGHTERS:Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES:PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS:ENVIRONMENTAL PRECAUTIONS:SMALL SPILLS:LARGE SPILLSPrevent skin or eye contact. Ensure adequate ventilationDo not allow to enter sewersFlush away with large volumes of water.Mix with sand or earth and remove in a suitable container to an approved chemical tip7. HANDLING AND STORAGE:Operators are recommended to wear rubber gloves and eye protection. Store in dry conditions away from foodstuffs. Keep container firmly sealed.Keep out of the reach of children.8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS:Ingredient Name CAS No. STD WEL (8 hrs) WEL (15 min)Total Dust EH40 10mg m-3Respirable Dust EH40 4mg m-3Ingredient CommentsEXPOSURE CONTROLSRESPIRATORY PROTECTIONHAND PROTECTIONEYE PROTECTIONSKIN PROTECTIONENVIRONMENTALHandle powder carefully so as not to produce dust.Not required if ventilation is adequateGloves should be worn to prevent direct skin contactWear safety goggles or visorWear pvc or rubber wet suit or apronDo not allow large quantities to enter surface waters.

PAGE 2 of 2 Brakes Biological Laundry Powder – Version 1 Issue Date 27 June 20119. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES (NOT A SPECIFICATION)APPEARANCE:White powderODOUR:CharacteristicBULK DENSITY:N/A10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITYCHEMICAL STABILITY:MATERIALS TO AVOID:11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATIONACUTE TOXICITY-INGESTION:SKIN CONTACT:EYE CONTACT:Stable powderStrong acidsSOLUBILITY:pH (20 0 C):FLASH PT:Unlikely to be irritant in normal useUnlikely to be irritant in normal useUnlikely to be irritant in normal useUnlikely to be irritant in normal useFreely soluble in water1% > 10.0Non-flammableINHALATION:12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION:Any surfactant(s) contained in this preparation complies (comply) with the biodegradability criteria as laid down in Regulation (EC) No.648/2004 ondetergents. Data to support this assertion are held at the disposal of the competent authorities of the Member States and will be made available tothem, at their direct request or at the request of a detergent manufacturer.13. DISPOSAL:Contain And Sweep Up Product Into Bins. Dispose Of In Accordance With Local Authority Regulations. Dispose Of Large Quantities Via A RegisteredWaste Contractor.14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION Not classified as Hazardous for TransportCONVEYANCE LABEL:Not RequiredCLASS NO.:Not ApplicablePACKING GROUP:Not ApplicableU.N. NO. –15. REGULATORY INFORMATION:Hazard Symbol:Risk Phrases:Safety Phrases:Not Required16. OTHER INFORMATION*:Text of Risk Phrases associated with ingredients listed in Section 2Rinse and dry hands after use. For prolonged contact, protection for the skin may be necessary. In caseof eye contact rinse thoroughly with clean water and seek medical advice if irritation persists.R8 Contact with combustible material may cause fire R22 Harmful if swallowedR36 Irritating to eyes R36/37/38 Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skinR41 Risk of serious damage to eyesRefer to Technical Information Sheet for product use and applications. The contents of this MSDS apply to the normal use of our product and therecipient must take individual responsibility for observing existing laws and regulations eg COSHH and Risk Assessments.