SAFETY DATA SHEET

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GENESOL 32
Revision 12
Revision date 7-May-2010

1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE / PREPARATION AND THE COMPANY

Product name GENESOL 32
Company Genesys International Limited
3A Aston Way,
Midpoint 18,
Middlewich,
Cheshire,
CW10 0HS
factory@genesysro.com
www.genesysro.com
Telephone +44 1606 837 605
Fax +44 1606 837 558
Emergency telephone +44 1606 837 605
number

2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Main hazards Irritating to eyes and skin. May cause sensitisation by skin contact.

3. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

Hazardous ingredients
Conc. CAS EINECS Symbols/Risk phrases
Mixed Isothiazolinones 1-10% 55965-84-9 C; R34 Xn; R20/21/22 Xi; R43 N; R50

4. FIRST AID MEASURES

Skin contact May cause irritation to skin. May cause dermatitis. Wash off immediately with plenty of
soap and water. Remove contaminated clothing. Seek medical attention if irritation or
symptoms persist.
Eye contact May cause irritation to eyes. Rinse immediately with plenty of water for 15 minutes
holding the eyelids open. Seek medical attention if irritation or symptoms persist.
Inhalation Move the exposed person to fresh air. Seek medical attention.
Ingestion Drink 1 to 2 glasses of water. If swallowed, seek medical advice immediately and show
this container or label. DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING.
General information In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the
label where possible). Remove contaminated clothing. Wash with soap and water.

5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES

Extinguishing media Use as appropriate: carbon dioxide (CO2), Dry chemical, Foam.
Fire hazards Burning produces irritating, toxic and obnoxious fumes.
Protective equipment Self-contained breathing apparatus. Wear protective clothing.

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6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Personal precautions Ensure adequate ventilation of the working area. Wear suitable protective equipment.
Environmental precautions Do not allow product to enter drains. Prevent further spillage if safe. Advise local
authorities if large spills cannot be contained.
Clean up methods Absorb with inert, absorbent material. Transfer to suitable, labelled containers for
disposal. Clean spillage area thoroughly with plenty of water.

7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

Handling Avoid contact with eyes and skin. Ensure adequate ventilation of the working area.
Adopt best Manual Handling considerations when handling, carrying and dispensing.
Storage Keep in a cool, dry, well ventilated area. Keep containers tightly closed. Do NOT allow
to freeze.
Suitable packaging Plastic containers.

8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION

Engineering measures Ensure adequate ventilation of the working area.
Occupational exposure Keep away from food, drink and animal feedingstuffs.
controls
Respiratory protection Self-contained breathing apparatus. Wear protective clothing.
Hand protection Chemical resistant gloves (PVC) Butyl rubber gloves. Nitrile rubber gloves.
Eye protection Approved safety goggles. Face shield.
Protective equipment Wear chemical protective clothing. Apron (Plastic or rubber) Chemical resistant
clothing.

9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Description Liquid.
Colour Yellow. Colourless.
Odour Mild. Characteristic.
pH 3.0 - 5.0
Boiling point 100°C
Relative density 1.04 - 1.09

10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Stability Stable under normal conditions. Will not decompose if stored and used as
recommended.
Conditions to avoid Do NOT allow to freeze.
Materials to avoid Oxidising agents. Organic materials. Reducing agents. Alkalis.
Hazardous decomposition Nitrogen oxides. Sulphur oxides. Burning produces irritating, toxic and obnoxious
products fumes.

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11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Toxicological information

Mixed Isothiazolinones Dermal Rat LD50 = >1000 mg/kg

Oral Rat LD50 = 481 /g/kg
Inhalation Rat LC50/4h h = 1.29 mg/l

Acute toxicity May cause dermatitis.

Corrosivity May cause severe irritation to eyes and skin. May cause dermatitis.
Sensitization May cause sensitisation by skin contact.
Mutagenic effects No mutagenic effects reported.
Carcinogenic effects No carcinogenic effects reported.
Reproductive toxicity No teratogenic effects reported.

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Ecotoxicity

Mixed Isothiazolinones Daphnia EC50/48h = 0.86 mg/l

13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

General information Dispose of in compliance with all local and national regulations.
Disposal methods For disposal within the EC, the approppriate code according to the European Waste
Catalogue (EWC) should be used. Contact a licensed waste disposal company.
Dispose of in compliance with all local and national regulations.
Disposal of packaging Empty containers can be cleaned with water. Empty containers can be sent for disposal
or recycling. Containers must be recycled in compliance with national legislation and
environmental regulations.

14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

Further information The product is not classifed as dangerous for carriage.

15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

Labelling The product is classified in accordance with 67/548/EEC.
Symbols Xi - Irritant

Risk phrases R36/38 - Irritating to eyes and skin.

R43 - May cause sensitisation by skin contact.
Safety phrases S36/37/39 - Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection.
S26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek
medical advice.
S45 - In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show
the label where possible).
S24 - Avoid contact with skin.
S37 - Wear suitable gloves.

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16. OTHER INFORMATION

Text of risk phrases in R20/21/22 - Harmful by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed.
Section 3 R34 - Causes burns.
R43 - May cause sensitisation by skin contact.
R50 - Very toxic to aquatic organisms.
Further information The information supplied in this Safety Data Sheet is designed only as guidance for the
safe use, storage and handling of the product. This information is correct to the best of
our knowledge and belief at the date of publication however no guarantee is made to its
accuracy. This information relates only to the specific material designated and may not
be valid for such material used in combination with any other materials or in any other
process.
Revision This document differs from the previous version in the following areas:
3 - hazardous ingredients.

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