| Common Name: | BIODEGRADABLE HAND CLEANER |
| Manufacturer: | WORX ENVIRONMENTAL PRODUCTS CANADA |
| SDS Revision Date: | 5/1/2018 |
| SDS Format: | GHS-US |
| Item Number(s): | 527U41, 527U42 |
| Manufacturer Model Number(s): |
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WORX BIODEGRADABLE HAND CLEANER
SAFETY DATA SHEET
N/E = NOT ESTABLISHED
N/AP = NOT APPLICABLE
N/AV = NOT AVAILABLE
C.O.C = CLEVELAND OPEN CUP
| SECTION I: MATERIAL IDENTIFICATION AND USE |  |
MATERIAL NAME / IDENTIFIER: WORX BIODEGRADABLE HAND CLEANER
MATERIAL INTENDED USE: INDUSTRIAL HAND CLEANER
CHEMICAL FAMILY: PROPRIETARY COMPLEX MIXTURE/PREPARATION
CAS NUMBER: N/AP
SUPPLIER'S NAME: WORX ENVIRONMENTAL PRODUCTS
ADDRESS: UNIT 10, 2305-52ND AVENUE SE
CITY &PROVINCE: CALGARY, ALBERTA T2C 4X7
EMERGENCY TELEPHONE: 1-800-424-9679 OR 403-273-7600
E-MAIL OF THE COMPETENT PERSON RESPONSIBLE FOR THE SAFETY DATA SHEET:
MARKETING@WORX.CA
PRODUCT CODES: 11-1224, 11-1650-12, 11-1104, 11-1300, 11-1450, 11-9965
RECOMMENDED USE OF THE CHEMICAL AND RESTRICTIONS ON USE:
RECOMMENDED USE: SKIN-CARE
RESTRICTIONS ON USE:
THIS IS A PERSONAL CARE FORMULATION WHICH IS COMPARABLE IN PERSONAL SAFETY
TO CONVENTIONAL HAIR SHAMPOOS AND BODY SOAPS WHICH ARE USED FOR PERSONAL
BATHING IN HOME BATHTUBS OR SHOWERS AND THE SAME PRECAUTIONS USED IN THOSE
SITUATIONS WOULD APPLY FOR THIS PRODUCT. CONSUMER PRODUCTS IN THE US,
CANADA AND IN EUROPE (AS WELL AS OTHER COUNTRIES) ARE EXEMPT FROM REQUIRING
AN SDS FOR CONSUMERS. ALTHOUGH THE NORMAL USE OF THIS PRODUCT AS A HAND
CLEANER AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IS NOT CONSIDERED HAZARDOUS; REGULATIONS
REQUIRE AN SDS FOR THE PRODUCT IN AN INDUSTRIAL ENVIRONMENT. THIS SDS DOES
CONTAIN USEFUL INFORMATION SHOULD UNUSUAL AND UNINTENDED EXPOSURES OCCUR
SUCH AS A LARGE SPILL THAT MIGHT HAPPEN IF HANDLING THE MATERIAL IN BULK OR
IN WAYS THAT ARE NOT DESCRIBED, AND HENCE HAZARDOUS INFORMATION FOLLOWS FOR
SUCH AN UNUSUAL OCCURRENCE. THEREFORE, THIS SDS SHOULD BE KEPT AND MADE
AVAILABLE FOR ANY EMPLOYEES OR ANY OTHER USERS OF THE PRODUCT. FOR USAGE
INSTRUCTIONS AS INTENDED PLEASE READ THE INFORMATION ON THE PACKAGE OR ON
THE PRODUCT INSTRUCTION SHEET.
| SECTION II: HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION | |
2.1 CLASSIFICATION OF THE MIXTURE:
EYE IRRIT 2A: H319
STOT SE 3: H335
2.2 LABEL ELEMENTS:
2.2.1 LABEL ELEMENTS HAZARD PICTOGRAM(S):
GHS07: EXCLAMATION MARK
SIGNAL WORD(S): WARNING
HAZARD STATEMENT(S):
H319: CAUSES EYE IRRITATION
H335: MAY CAUSE RESPIRATORY IRRITATION
PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENT(S):
NOT REQUIRED, BUT THE FOLLOWING PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS MAY BE USED:
P261: AVOID BREATHING DUST
P264: WASH HANDS, FACE THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING
P271: USE ONLY OUTDOORS OR IN A WELL VENTILATED AREA
P280: WEAR EYE PROTECTION
P304 + P340:
IF INHALED: REMOVE PERSON TO FRESH AIR AND KEEP COMFORTABLE FOR BREATHING
P305 + P351 + P338:
IF IN EYES:
RINSE CAUTIOUSLY WITH WATER FOR SEVERAL MINUTES. REMOVE CONTACT LENSES, IF
PRESENT AND EASY TO DO. CONTINUE RINSING
P312: CALL A DOCTOR IF YOU FEEL UNWELL
P337 + P313:
IF EYE IRRITATION PERSISTS: GET MEDICAL ADVICE/ATTENTION
P403 + P233:
STORE IN A WELL-VENTILATED PLACE. KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED
P405: STORE LOCKED UP
P501: DISPOSE OF CONTENTS/CONTAINER TO SANITARY LANDFILL.
2.3 OTHER HAZARDS: NO PARTICULAR HAZARD KNOWN
| SECTION III: COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS | |
INGREDIENT(S) % W/W CAS NO. EC NO.
SODIUM CARBONATE EXSICCATED >25% 497-19-8
BENZENE SULFONIC ACID, C10-16 ALKYL >0.5% 68081-81-2
DERIVATES, SODIUM SALTS
FOR FULL TEXT OF H/P PHRASES SEE SECTION 16.
| SECTION IV: FIRST AID MEASURES | |
4.1. DESCRIPTION OF FIRST AID MEASURES:
EYES:
RINSE CAUTIOUSLY WITH WATER FOR SEVERAL MINUTES. REMOVE CONTACT LENSES, IF
PRESENT AND EASY TO DO. CONTINUE RINSING. IF EYE IRRITATION PERSISTS: GET
MEDICAL ADVICE/ATTENTION.
SKIN:
BRUSH OFF LOOSE PARTICLES FROM SKIN. RINSE WITH POTABLE WATER BEFORE
EATING/DRINKING.
INGESTION:
NO TOXIC EFFECT IS EXPECTED. RINSE MOUTHS WITH WATER AND DRINK 1 GLASS OF
WATER. DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. CONSULT A PHYSICIAN.
INHALATION:
REMOVE TO FRESH AIR AND KEEP AT REST IN A POSITION COMFORTABLE FOR
BREATHING.
IF EXPERIENCING RESPIRATORY SYMPTOMS:
CALL A POISON CENTER/DOCTOR/PHYSICIAN IF YOU FEEL UNWELL.
4.2 MOST IMPORTANT SYMPTOMS AND EFFECTS, BOTH ACUTE AND DELAYED:
MAY IRRITATE EYES; MAY CAUSE RESPIRATORY IRRITATION.
4.3 INDICATION OF THE IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION AND SPECIAL TREATMENT
NEEDED: TREAT SYMPTOMATICALLY.
| SECTION V: FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA | |
5.1 EXTINGUISHING MEDIA:
SUITABLE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA:
PRODUCT IS NOT COMBUSTIBLE. USE EXTINGUISHING AGENT SUITABLE FOR TYPE OF
SURROUNDING FIRE.
UNSUITABLE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: NOT APPLICABLE
5.2 SPECIAL HAZARDS ARISING FROM THE SUBSTANCE OR MIXTURE:
NOT EXPECTED TO PRESENT A SIGNIFICANT HAZARD UNDER ANTICIPATED CONDITIONS
OF NORMAL USE.
5.3 ADVICE FOR FIRE-FIGHTERS:
PRODUCT IS NOT FLAMMABLE. USE FIRE CONTROL MEASURES APPROPRIATE FOR THE
SURROUNDING FIRE.
| SECTION VI: ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES | |
6.1 PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS, PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND EMERGENCY PROCEDURES:
FOR NON-EMERGENCY PERSONNEL:
USE APPROPRIATE PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE). SEE SECTION VIII.
VENTILATE THE AREA
FOR EMERGENCY PERSONNEL:
EQUIP CLEANUP CREW WITH PROPER PROTECTION. VENTILATE THE AREA.
6.2 ENVIRONMENTAL PRECAUTIONS:
PREVENT FURTHER LEAKAGE OR SPILLAGE IF SAFE TO DO SO.
6.3 METHODS AND MATERIAL FOR CONTAINMENT AND CLEANING UP:
PLACE IN A LABELED CONTAINER FOR LATER DISPOSAL.
6.4 REFERENCE TO OTHER SECTIONS:
SEE ALSO SECTION VIII FOR PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT.
6.5 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
FOR WASTE DISPOSAL: FOLLOW LOCAL REGULATIONS FOR DISCHARGE OF A LARGE
AMOUNT OF WASTE.
| SECTION VII: SAFE HANDLING AND STORAGE | |
7.1 PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE HANDLING:
AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES. DO NOT BREATHE DUST. USE PERSONAL PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT WHERE REQUIRED. DO NOT EAT, DRINK, OR SMOKE WHEN USING THIS
PRODUCT. RINSE HANDS AND OTHER EXPOSED AREAS WITH POTABLE WATER BEFORE
EATING, DRINKING, OR SMOKING, AND WHEN LEAVING WORK.
7.2 CONDITIONS FOR SAFE STORAGE, INCLUDING ANY INCOMPATIBILITIES:
KEEP CONTAINER CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE.
STORAGE TEMPERATURE: <50 DEG. C.
STORAGE LIFE: NOT AVAILABLE.
INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS: SEE SECTION X
7.3 SPECIFIC END USE(S):
USED AS A SKIN CLEANSER WITH WATER FOR MULTIPLE DAILY WASHES OF HANDS AND
BODY. COMPARABLE IN SAFETY TO HOUSEHOLD BODY SOAPS AND HAIR SHAMPOO.
| SECTION VIII: EXPOSURE CONTROL / PERSONAL PROTECTION | |
8.1 CONTROL PARAMETERS: NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AVAILABLE.
8.2 EXPOSURE CONTROLS:
8.2.1 APPROPRIATE ENGINEERING CONTROLS: ENSURE ADEQUATE VENTILATION.
8.2.2 PERSONAL PROTECTION EQUIPMENT:
DUST FORMATION:
DUST MASK. IN CASE OF DUST PRODUCTION, PROTECTIVE GOGGLES. CHEMICAL GOGGLES
OR SAFETY GLASSES. IN CASE OF INADEQUATE VENTILATION, WEAR RESPIRATORY
PROTECTION.
8.2.3 ENVIRONMENTAL EXPOSURE CONTROLS: ADEQUATE VENTILATION IS RECOMMENDED.
| SECTION IX: PHYSICAL DATA | |
PHYSICAL STATE: SOLID
ODOUR: JUNIPER-BERRY FRAGRANCE MAY BE DETECTABLE
APPEARANCE: GREEN POWDER
ODOR THRESHOLD: N/AV
PH: 7.8
RELATIVE EVAPORATION RATE: N/AV
MELTING POINT: N/AV
FREEZING POINT: N/AV
BOILING POINT: N/AV
FLASH POINT: N/AV
AUTO-IGNITION TEMP: N/AV
DECOMPOSITION TEMP: N/AV
FLAMMABILITY: NOT FLAMMABLE
VAPOR PRESSURE: N/AV
RELATIVE VAPOR DENSITY: N/AV
RELATIVE DENSITY: 0.71 - 0.788
SOLUBILITY: SOLUBLE IN WATER
LOG POW: N/AV
LOG KOW: N/AV
VISCOSITY, KINEMATIC: N/AP
VISCOSITY, DYNAMIC: N/AP
EXPLOSIVE PROPERTIES: N/AV
OXIDIZING PROPERTIES: N/AV
EXPLOSIVE LIMITS N/AV
| SECTION X: STABILITY AND REACTIVITY DATA | |
10.1 REACTIVITY:
NOT EXPECTED TO PRESENT SIGNIFICANT HAZARDS UNDER ANTICIPATED CONDITIONS OF
NORMAL USE.
10.2 CHEMICAL STABILITY: STABLE UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS.
10.3 POSSIBILITY OF HAZARDOUS REACTIONS: NONE KNOWN.
10.4 CONDITIONS TO AVOID: AVOID FORMATION OF DUSTS.
10.5 INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS:
STRONG ACIDS, STRONG BASES, STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS
10.6 HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCT(S):
CARBON OXIDES (CO AND CO2), SULPHUR OXIDES.
| SECTION XI: TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION | |
INFORMATION ON TOXICOLOGICAL EFFECTS:
11.1.2 MIXTURES:
ACUTE ORAL TOXICITY: NOT CLASSIFIED
SKIN CORROSION/IRRITATION: NOT CLASSIFIED
PH: 7.8
SERIOUS EYE DAMAGE/IRRITATION: MAY CAUSE SERIOUS EYE IRRITATION
PH: 7.8
CARCINOGENICITY DATA:
NOT CLASSIFIED. THE INGREDIENTS OF THIS PRODUCT ARE NOT CLASSED AS
CARCINOGENIC BY ACGIH, IARC, OSHA
REPRODUCTIVE DATA: NO ADVERSE REPRODUCTIVE EFFECTS ARE ANTICIPATED
MUTAGENICITY DATA: NO ADVERSE REPRODUCTIVE EFFECTS ARE ANTICIPATED
SPECIFIC TARGET ORGAN TOXICITY:
MAY CAUSE RESPIRATORY IRRITATION. MAY CAUSE EYE IRRITATION.
SKIN SENSITIZATION: IS NOT A SKIN SENSITIZER
11.2 OTHER INFORMATION: NONE
| SECTION XII: ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION | |
12.1 TOXICITY: NOT DETERMINED
12.2 PERSISTENCE AND DEGRADABILITY:
READILY BIODEGRADABLE IN CONTACT WITH WATER
12.3 BIOACCUMULATIVE POTENTIAL: NOT DETERMINED
12.4 MOBILITY IN SOIL: NOT DETERMINED
12.5 OTHER ADVERSE EFFECTS: NONE
| SECTION XIII: DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS | |
13.1 WASTE TREATMENT METHODS DISPOSE:
IN A SAFE MANNER IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL/NATIONAL REGULATIONS
| SECTION XIV: TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION | |
14.1 ADR CLASSIFICATION: NOT REGULATED
14.2 DOT (DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION): NOT REGULATED
14.3 TDG (CANADA TRANSPORT OF DANGEROUS GOODS): NOT REGULATED
14.4 ICAO/IATA: NOT REGULATED
14.5 IMO/IMDG: NOT REGULATED
| SECTION XV: REGULATORY INFORMATION | |
15.1 SAFETY, HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS/LEGISLATION SPECIFIC FOR
THE SUBSTANCE OR MIXTURE:
EUROPEAN UNION (EINECS/ELINCS): ALL CHEMICALS LISTED
USA TSCA (TOXIC SUBSTANCE CONTROL ACT): ALL CHEMICALS LISTED
CANADA WHMIS CLASSIFICATION: D2B - EYE IRRITANT
15.2 CHEMICAL SAFETY ASSESSMENT: MAY CAUSE EYE IRRITATION
| SECTION XVI: ADDITIONAL INFORMATION | |
HAZARD STATEMENT(S) AND PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENT(S):
H319: CAUSES SERIOUS EYE IRRITATION.
H335: MAY CAUSE RESPIRATORY IRRITATION.
P261: AVOID BREATHING DUST.
P264: RINSE HANDS, FACE THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
P271: USE OUTDOORS OR IN A WELL-VENTILATED AREA.
P280: WEAR EYE PROTECTION AS NEEDED.
P304 + P340:
IF INHALED: REMOVE PERSON TO FRESH AIR AND KEEP COMFORTABLE FOR BREATHING.
P305 + P351 + P338:
IF IN EYES:
RINSE CAUTIOUSLY WITH WATER FOR SEVERAL MINUTES. REMOVE CONTACT LENSES, IF
PRESENT AND EASY TO DO. CONTINUE RINSING.
P312: CALL A DOCTOR IF YOU FEEL UNWELL.
P337 + P313:
IF EYE IRRITATION PERSISTS: GET MEDICAL ADVICE/ATTENTION.
P403 + P233:
STORE IN A WELL-VENTILATED PLACE. KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED.
P405: STORE LOCKED UP.
P501: DISPOSE OF CONTENTS/CONTAINER TO SANITARY LANDFILL.
FURTHER INFORMATION:
INFORMATION FOR THIS SAFETY DATA SHEET WAS PREPARED FROM SOURCES CONSIDERED
RELIABLE. WHILE EVERY EFFORT HAS BEEN MADE TO ENSURE FULL DISCLOSURE OF
PRODUCT HAZARDS, DATA IS NOT AVAILABLE IN SOME CASES AND IS SO STATED WHERE
APPLICABLE. THE MANUFACTURER ASSUMES NO LIABILITY OR RESPONSIBILITY, AND NO
WARRANTY IS EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, IN CASES WHERE PRODUCTS ARE MISHANDLED,
MISUSED OR INSTRUCTIONS ARE NOT STRICTLY OBSERVED. EACH RECIPIENT OF THIS
SDS IS ENCOURAGED TO STUDY IT CAREFULLY TO FULLY UNDERSTAND THIS PRODUCT.
DATA SOURCES:
US OSHA GHS CLASSIFICATION PARAMETERS. THIS PRODUCT HAS BEEN CLASSIFIED IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE HAZARD CRITERIA OF THE CONTROLLED PRODUCTS REGULATIONS
AND THE MSDS CONTAINS ALL THE INFORMATION REQUIRED BY THE CONTROLLED
PRODUCTS REGULATIONS. VARIOUS TOXICOLOGICAL SOURCES.
| SECTION X: PREPARATION INFORMATION | |
PREPARED BY: WORX ENVIRONMENTAL PRODUCTS
TELEPHONE: 1-800-424-9679
DATE: MAY 1, 2018
REPLACES: OCTOBER 21, 2016