Safety Data Sheet
1. Identification of Substance
| Product Name: | Swansolv Spray |
| Application: | Specialist cleaning solvent |
| Supplier: | SwanTek |
| Address: | Mintsfeet Road South, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 6ND |
| Contact: | Tel: 01539 722247 Fax: 01539 740067 E-mail: service@swantek.com |
| Emergency health and safety information is available on line at www.swantek.com. |
2. Hazards Identification
Product is classed as Toxic under Chemicals (Hazard Information and Packaging) Regulations (CHIP3) and EC Directives 67/548 (substances) and/or 1999/45 (preparations) including subsequent amendments up to the issue date of this document. Common sense precautions should be observed in handling and use.
Risks: R20 Harmful by inhalation, R36/37/38 Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin, R60 Reproductive toxin cat 2 - May impair fertility, R63 Reproductive toxin cat 3 - Possible risk of harm to the unborn child, R67 Vapours may cause drowsiness and dizziness.
When tested according to ASTM D56 (TCC), ASTM D92 (COC) or ASTM D93 (TCC) the product does not exhibit a flash point.
Emergency overview: Clear colourless liquid, slight odour, non-flammable. Spills of these organic liquids on hot fibrous insulations may lead to lowering of the auto-ignition temperatures possibly resulting in spontaneous combustion.
3. Composition/Information on Ingredients
Hazardous ingredients CAS No EINECS No Weight Nature of hazard
n-Propyl Bromide 106-94-5 203-445-0 >94% Xn, Harmful, R11, R60 Rep Cat 2, R63 Rep Cat 3, R67, R48/20, R36/37/38
Butylene Oxide 106-88-7 203-438-2 <1% Xn, Harmful, F, Highly flammable, R11, R36/37/38
4. First Aid Measures
General: Symptoms - Effects due to overexposure when:
In contact with eyes: May cause irritation to eyes.
In contact with skin: Mildly irritating to skin. Prolonged or repeated contact will result in defatting leading to cracking and dermatitis.
Inhaled: Vapours and aerosols may irritate the respiratory system. Harmful by inhalation.
Ingested: Will cause burning sensation to mouth, throat and digestive tract.
Inhalation or ingestion may cause central nervous system effects, irregular pulse and systemic effects
Action: If you feel unwell seek medical advice (show this information or the container label where possible). Do not
give anything by mouth to unconscious person. Note to physician: Treat by observation and supportive measures as indicated by the patient’s condition. No specific antidote.
Inhalation: Remove to fresh air. If breathing is difficult, a trained person may administer oxygen. Apply artificial respiration only if the person is not breathing. Seek immediate medical attention.
Ingestion: If swallowed seek medical attention. Do not induce vomiting, unless instructed to do so by medical personnel. Rinse mouth with water but do not swallow.
Eye Contact: Irrigate with flowing water immediately and continuously for at least 15 minutes. Consult medical personnel.
Skin Contact: Remove contaminated clothing and drench skin with water or wash off in flowing water or shower. Wash
affected area with soap and water. Seek medical advice. Launder contaminated clothing before reuse.
5. Fire Fighting Measures
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Water fog or fine spray. Carbon dioxide. Dry chemical. Foam. Alcohol resistant foams (ATC type) are preferred if available. General-purpose synthetic foams (including AFFF) or protein foams may function but much less effectively.
MEDIA TO BE AVOIDED: None known.
FIRE FIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS: Keep people away. Isolate fire area and deny unnecessary entry. Smoke from fires is toxic; take precautions to protect personnel from exposure, wear positive-pressure self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA). Vapours are heavier than air and may travel considerable distances. Take care on the use of direct water stream, which may spread fire. In the event of an adjacent fire, cool containers with water spray.
HAZARDOUS COMBUSTION PRODUCTS: During a fire, smoke may contain the original material in addition to unidentified toxic and/or irritating compounds. Hazardous combustion products may include and are not limited to: carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, hydrogen halides.
6. Accidental Release Measures
(See section 15 for regulatory information)
PROTECT PEOPLE: Wear suitable protective clothing including eye/face protection and gloves and wear suitable respiratory protection. Evacuate the area and keep personnel upwind.
PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT: Keep out of sewers. If contamination of drainage systems or water courses is unavoidable, immediately inform appropriate authorities
CLEAN UP: Absorb with material such as dirt or sand. If available, use foam to smother or suppress. Remove contaminated material to safe location for subsequent disposal.
7. Handling and Storage
Handling: Use only in well ventilated areas and avoid spills. Avoid skin and eye contact. Wear full protective clothing for prolonged exposure, and for high concentrations. Use approved respirator if air contamination is above acceptable levels. Containers, even those that have been emptied, can contain vapours. Do not breathe vapour. When using do not eat drink or smoke.
Storage: Keep in original container and tightly closed when not in use. Store in a cool well-ventilated place and do not store drums in open sunshine. Keep away from heat sources. Any spillages should be prevented from entering drains or watercourses.
8. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
Engineering controls: Good general ventilation should be sufficient under most conditions. In case of insufficient ventilation, wear suitable respiratory equipment. L.E.V. should be provided which maintain airbourne concentrations below the relevant guidelines and to restrict the exposure. Personal protective equipment to be used as a last resort. When using, do not eat, drink or smoke.
Personal protective equipment:
Eye/face protection: Use chemical goggles or face shield. Eyewash stations should be provisioned.
Skin protection: Use neoprene or nitrile gloves, boots and aprons. EPA recommended gloves: North - Silver Shield, North Viton F123, Ansell Edmont 4H 87-4000.
Respiratory protection: Wear approved respirator if exposure is likely to exceed TLV, or OES. In poorly ventilated areas or confined spaces, use an airline respirator or self contained breathing apparatus.
Exposure guidelines: The toxicology of n-Propyl Bromide is still under review by various regulatory authorities. In accordance with the recommendation of the US EPA, the manufacturer's recommended workplace exposure guideline for n-Propyl Bromide is 25 ppm (131 mg/m³) LTEL (8 hour TWA).
9. Physical and Chemical Properties
| Appearance |
Clear colourless liquid, volatile, heavier than water |
| Odour |
Slight sweet smell |
| Viscosity |
0.42 centipoise at 25°C |
| Vapour pressure |
110.8 mmHg at 20°C |
| Vapour density |
4.3 (air=1) |
| Melting point |
-110°C |
| Boiling point |
69°C |
| Solubility in water |
2.4 g/L at 25°C |
| Density |
1.32 kg/L at 20°C |
| VOC content |
>800 g/L |
| Flash point (Tag Closed Cup, ASTM D56) |
None |
| Autoignition temperature |
490°C |
| Flammability Limits (ASTM E681) |
LEL 3.8%; UEL 9.7% |
| Thermal decomposition temperature |
204°C |
10. Stability and Reactivity
Chemical stability: Stable under recommended storage conditions.
Conditions to avoid: Avoid high temperatures.
Incompatibility with other materials: Product is incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. Product is compatible with most metals except Calcium, finely powdered Aluminium, and alkali metals.
Hazardous decomposition: Does not normally decompose. Decomposition will normally only occur if product is involved in a fire.
Hazardous polymerization: Will not occur.
11. Toxicological Information
No significant health hazard when properly used for the application for which it was designed. See section 4 for exposure symptoms.
Carcinogenicity: NTP: No. IARC: No. OSHA: No. ACGIC: No. Not included in the NTP 11th Report on Carcinogens.
Mutagenicity: Ames test results gave a negative indication for mutagenicity.
Sensitisation: No known skin or respiratory sensitisation effects.
Reproductive: Some evidence based on studies with rats indicates that reproductive and foetal development may be adversely affected, although there is no corroborative data from humal exposure studies.
Data: LD50 (rat, oral): 4260 mg/kg. LC50 (rat, inhalation): 253,000 mg/m³/0.5hour
12. Ecological Information
Environmental fate: Sinks in water. Bio-concentration potential is low.
Degradation and persistence (ecotoxicity): Not readily biodegradable. Possesses a low atmospheric lifetime. Large volumes may penetrate soil and contaminate groundwater.
Data: Log Pow = 2.10
13. Disposal Considerations
Do not discharge into sewers, on the ground or into any body of water. All disposal methods must be in compliance with local laws and regulations. Regulations may vary in different locations. For unused and uncontaminated product, the preferred disposal options include sending to a licensed, permitted recycler or reclaimer. Incineration or other thermal destruction device should be used to dispose of unwanted/contaminated product.
14. Transport Information
UN No.: 1950
Transport class: 2.2
Proper shipping name: Aerosols
15. Regulatory Information
This Safety Data Sheet is provided in compliance with the European REACH Directive (1907/2006/EC) and is in agreement with the GHS (Globally Harmonised System) for the classification and labelling of Dangerous Chemicals. This safety data sheet is distributed solely for the purpose of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974; included under this heading is article 10 of Directive 88/379/EEC.
All components that make up this product are registered, or are not required to be listed, with:
EUROPEAN INVENTORY OF NEW AND EXISTANT CHEMICAL SUBSTANCES (EINECS), and TOXIC SUBSTANCES CONTROL ACT (TSCA).
Label for Supply: Toxic
The preparation requires a formal COSHH assessment, which should ensure that employees are aware of hazards/precautions detailed in this data sheet. The COSHH assessment should also ensure that recommended safety equipment is available and, where applicable, the exposure limits detailed in section 8 are not being exceeded.
U.K Regulatory References:
C.H.I.P3 The Chemicals (Hazard Information And Packaging Regulations)
The Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road and Rail Regulations.
Occupational Exposure Limits Guidance Note EH40
Other Reference: Sax’s Dangerous Properties of Industrial Materials, 8th edition.
Risk Phrases: R20 Harmful by inhalation
R36/37/38 Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin
R60 Reproductive toxin cat 2 - May impair fertility
R63 Reproductive toxin cat 3 - Possible risk of harm to the unborn child
R67 Vapours may cause drowsiness and dizziness
Safety Phrases: S20/21 When using, do not eat, drink or smoke
S23 Do not breathe vapour
S24/25 Avoid contact with skin and eyes
S37/39 Wear suitable gloves and eye/face protection
S51 Use only in well ventilated areas
Precautionary phrases: Pressurised container: protect from sunlight and do not expose to temperatures exceeding 50°C. Do not pierce or burn, even after use.
16. Other Information
Issue Date: 25 April 2012
The responsibility to ensure safe working conditions within the workplace remains with the user. The information contained within this Safety Data Sheet (SDS) is given as a guide to the precautions required to maintain a safe work environment.
This product is for professional use only. Not for sale or resale to the general public. This product is sold for the application or applications stated on this SDS. Use for other applications may give rise to risks not covered by the information on this SDS. The physical and chemical properties on this SDS are typical properties, not a specification.
All information and instructions provided in this SDS are based on SwanTek current scientific and technical knowledge at the date indicated on the present SDS. SwanTek shall not be held responsible for any defect in the product covered by the SDS, should the existence of such defect not be detectable considering the current state of scientific and technical knowledge. Please report any errors to service@swantek.com.