Material Safety Data Sheet
AVAWASH WBM
1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCES/PREPARATION AND THE COMPANY UNDERTAKING
Product Name AVAWASH WBM
Application Casing cleaner for WBM
Supplier Ava S.p.A.
via Salaria 1313/C
00138 ROMA
Italy
Emergency telephone number Off.: +39 06 885611324; +39 06 885611326; +39 06 885611373
Mob.: +39 3355897280; +39 3355234619; +39 3355710385
Telefax +39-06-8889363
2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Chemical description Aqueous solution of ethoxylated alkyl-phenol and diethylene glycol
Hazardous Ingredients 20-25 % Diethylene glycol Xi Irritant R36
40-50 % Ethoxylated alkyl-phenol Xi Irritant R36/38
EINECS-No. Diethylene glycol: 2038722
CAS-No. Ethoxylated Alkyl phenol 68412-54-4
Diethylene glycol: 111-46-6
3. HAZARD IDENTIFICATION
Inhalation Can cause irritation. Avoid generating aerosols and mists
Skin contact Irritating to skin.
Eye contact Irritating to eyes.
Ingestion Do not take internally. May cause mucosal damage.
Human health hazards - Chronic Not data available.
Environmental hazards Do not contaminate ground water system.
Physical and chemical hazards If involved in fire, it may produce toxic fumes
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Inhalation Remove to fresh air. Obtain medical attention
Skin contact Take off contaminated clothing. Wash off affected area with plenty of
water. If skin irritation persists, obtain medical attention
Eye contact Immediately gently irrigate with plenty of water for at least 15’.
Obtain medical attention
Ingestion Rinse mouth immediately and repeatedly with water. . Do not induce
vomiting. Obtain medical attention
Other information
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5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Extinguishing media In case of fire use water spray, foam, powder, sand
Unsuitable extinguishing media None
Fire and explosion hazard None
Protective equipment In case of fire wear a full face positive pressure self contained
breathing apparatus and protective clothing
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal precautions Avoid contact with eyes and skin. Take off all contaminated clothing
Environmental precautions Do not discharge into drains or the environment. Do not contaminate
ground water system
Methods for cleaning up Large and small spills: dam up. Reclaim into recovery or salvage
drums
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling Do not take internally! Do not breathe aerosols and mists. Avoid
contact with skin and eyes
Storage conditions Keep containers tightly closed.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Engineering measures General ventilation is recommended
Exposure limits (ACGIH 2004) This product does not contain any ingredient, which has an
established exposure limit.
Personal protection equipment
Respiratory protection Avoid generating aerosols and mists
Hand/skin protection Impervious gloves. Standard protective clothing
Eye protection Safety glasses
Hygiene measures Eyewash fountain near-by. Keep a safety shower available
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Form Liquid
Colour Colourless
Odour Characteristic
Boiling point N/E
Melting point N/E
Flash point - (PMCC) N/A
Auto ignition N/A
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Explosion limits N/E
Vapour pressure N/A
Relative density (20 °C) 1.02-1.08 g/cm3
Solubility in water Soluble
pH (as such) 5.5-7.5
Viscosity N/E
Bulk density N/A
Freezing point N/E
Pour point N/A
Abbreviations: N/A = Not Applicable - N/E = Not Evaluated
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stability Stable under normal condition
Conditions to avoid Strong oxidizing agents
Materials to avoid None
Hazardous decomposition products If involved in fire, it may produce toxic fumes
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Acute toxicity Not available data
Primary irritation skin/eye Can cause severe irritation
Sensitisation Not available data
Chronic toxicity data Not available data
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Persistency and degradation Not available data
Mobility and Bioaccumulation Not available data
Ecotoxicological effects Not available data
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Do not discharge into drains or the environment, dispose to an authorized waste collection point
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Description Not regulated
UN Number N/A
Packing group N/A
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ADR/RID
Class ADR 2003 Label: --
ADR 2003 Classif. Code: --
Hazard Identification
IMDG
Class Subsidiary risk: -
Em S
IATA
Class
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
EC Classification Xi Irritant
Hazard Symbol
contains: Diethylene glycol, ethoxylated alkyl-phenol
Risk Phrases R36/38: Irritating to eyes and skin
Safety Phrases S24/25: Avoid contact with eyes and skin.
16. OTHER INFORMATION
This material safety data sheet provides health and safety information. The product is to be used in applications consistent
with AVA technology. Individuals handling this product should be informed of the safety precautions and should have
access to this information.
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