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Industrial Wipes Material Safety Data Sheets

November 23rd 2008

MULTIPURPOSE CLEANER WIPES p. 1 of 6

Sycamore UK Ltd 84 Station Road Marlow Bucks SL7 1NX United Kingdom

Tel: +44 (0)1628 894374 Fax: +44(0)1628 894375 [email protected]

MSAFETY DATA SHEETT

Product name: Big Wipes Industrial & Industrial +

1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/ PREPARATION AND OF THE COMPANY/ UNDERTAKING

Preparation name

BIG WIPES IND & IND+ WIPES APNR 30/25BH

Classification A mixture of organic solvents, and emulsifiers diluted in water and absorbed in non-woven synthetic wipes.

Use A non-woven wipe impregnated with multi purpose cleaning liquid for convenient cleaning and removing of paint, adhesive, silicone, oil and dirt from hands and surfaces.

Supplier SYCAMORE UK LTD Willowbank House 84 Station Road Marlow Bucks SL7 1NX

+44(0)1628 894374 FAX: +44(0)1628 894375

EMAIL: [email protected]

Last modified November 23, 2008

2. COMPOSITION INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

Contains: Aqua, Petroleum Distillate, PPG-2 Methyl Ether, Isopropyl alcohol, Dimethyl Glutarate& Dimethyl Adipate& Dimethyl Succinate, Polysorbate 81, Sorbitan Oleate, Isotridecanolethoxylate, Didecyldimonium Chloride, Parfum, Methylisothiazolinone & Methylchloroisothiazolinone & Benzyl Alcohol& Propylene Glycol, Alcohol, Tocopheryl acetate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, 2-Bromo-2Nitro-Propan-1,3-Diol

The above ingredients are raw material that undergo processing and dilution during the manufacturing of the cleaning solution. Upon completion of the manufacturing process the solution does not posses the occupational health risks associated with the exposure to undiluted substances

3. HAZARD IDENTIFICATION

Hazard Symbols The product is not regarded as hazardous to health or the environment according to the EU legislation




Environmental The product is not expected to be hazardous to the environment

Contact May be irritating to the eyes and to very sensitive skin areas.

Physical and chemical Hazards

Considering the limited amount applied during use and the size of the container, the risk of adverse effects is considered small.

Ingestion May be harmful if ingested.

4. FIRST AID MEASURES

Skin No specific precautions required. The product has been dermatologicaly tested and no reaction (irritation) was observed.

Eyes Wash under running water for at least 15 minutes. If irritation persists consult a doctor.

Inhalation Not a likely route of exposure due to the physical nature of the product.

Ingestion Ingestion is not considered a potential route of exposure. In any case do NOT induce vomiting. Rinse mouth well with water and offer some milk.

5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES

Extinguishing media Use only alcohol compatible foam, dry powder, or Freons.

Unsuitable extinguishing media

Water Spray, Incompatible foam.

Unusual firefighting hazard Not known.

Special firefighting procedure

Not required.

Combustion products Not known.

6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Personal precaution Not applicable

Precaution to protect the environment

See “cleanup procedure”.

Cleanup procedure No special measures are necessary for the wipes. Dispose of in the proper method defined by local authorities.




7. HANDLING AND STORAGE Handling precautions Avoid eye contact. Keep away from heat and flames. Storage Always store in original packaging, in a dry and cool

place, under cover and in ambient temperatures, minimum –5°C and maximum 35°C. Never expose to direct heat or sunlight.

When not in use keep container closed. Other information Not known.

8. EXPOSURE CONTROL AND PERSONAL PROTECTION Exposure control Avoid eye contact. Exposure limit for hazardous ingredient

No exposure limit.

Personal protective equipment:

Respiratory Respiratory equipment not required.

Hand None required.

Eye None required.

Skin None required.

Industrial hygiene Exercise good industrial hygiene practice. Use in a well ventilated area. Wash after handling, keep away from food.

Other information Not known

9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES Color According to product specification Physical form Impregnated wipe Odor Perfumed pH (Liquid) 6.90 ± 0.70 (10% solution in water) Flash point (Liquid) ≥ 109.4 F (43º C) P.M. closed cup

Vapor pressure at 20º /C (Liquid)

23hPa

Density 1.010 ± 0.01 20º /C Index of Refraction (Liquid) 1.3580 ± 0.003




VOC 7.98 Volatile organic content

10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY Stability Stable under normal conditions. Extrapolated shelf life is

at least 36 months in the original container. Or within 12 months after opening the sealed package. Should be Kept in room temperature with closed lid

Reactivity:

Conditions to avoid Extreme temperatures. Sources of ignition. Static electricity.

Materials to avoid Strong oxidizing agents.

Hazardous decomposition products

Not known.

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION Possible health effects:

Skin Non irritant.

Eyes Eye contact may cause irritation.

Inhalation The product presents no appreciable hazard when used as directed. May cause irritation of the mucous membranes to some individuals during Prolonged use.

Ingestion Not a likely route of entry due to the nature of the product. May cause abdominal pain, nausea, and irritation of mucous membrane.

Other health hazard information

Not known.

12. ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION Environmental fate and distribution:

Air The wipes do not contain chemicals that harm the ozone and do not emit noxious gases.

Water The mode of use of the wipes minimizes the effect on the municipal sewage system.

Terrestrial Environment The used tissue should be disposed of according to local regulations. It should not be incinerated.




Eco-toxicity Not known (the product does not contain ingredients that are known to be toxic to marine life).

Persistence and degradation

No information is available; however the liquid is over 90% biodegradable.

BOD & COD Not determined. Degradation The liquid is over 90% biodegradable. The detergents contained in this preparation comply with the biodegradability criteria as laid down in Regulation EC/648/2004

13. WASTE DISPOSAL

Product disposal The used wipe tissue should be disposed of according to local regulations, preferably in sealed containers. Do not incinerate.

Package disposal Packaging should be disposed of in accordance with regional and / or national regulations. Empty package does not pose any special hazard.

14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION Road & rail transport Not subject to ADR & RID regulations Sea transport Not subject to IMDG code regulations Air transport Not subject to ICAO/IATA regulations

15. REGULATORY INFORMATION - EC directive Classification & Labeling Hazard Symbol No Hazard Symbol

Risk phrases: No risk phrases.

S 2 Keep out of reach of children.

S 26 In case of eye contact, immediately flush eyes thoroughly with water. If condition persists contact a doctor.

Safety phrases:

S 15 Keep away from heat and flame.




16. OTHER INFORMATION All the information supplied in this data sheet is based on the current knowledge available to SYCAMORE at the time of revision, and is offered in good faith. For further information or clarification of data and any relevant information available on the product and the safety of handling it, please contact SYCAMORE directly. However, we make no warranty of merchantability or any other warranty, express or implied, with respect to such information, and we assume no liability resulting from its use. Users should make their own investigations to determine the suitability of the information for their particular purposes. In no way shall SYCAMORE be liable for any claims, losses, or damages of any third party or for lost profits or any special, indirect, incidental, consequential or exemplary damages, howsoever arising, even if the company has been advised of the possibility of such damages.

SYCAMORE UK LTD WILLOWBANK HOUSE 84 STATION ROAD MARLOW BUCKS SL7 1NX TEL: 00 44 (0)1628 894374 FAX: 00 44 (0)1628 894375 E MAIL: [email protected]

Industrial Wipes (Multi purpose formula with anti bacterial action)

Test to measure the effectiveness against

Leptospira (Weils disease)

Summary ‘Leptospira (Weils) interrogans strain RGA not present after 6 weeks

incubation at 29 degrees’

NHS Hospital Trust

Issued: 9th Jan 2008




Antibacterial effectiveness

Test

Summary ‘Big Wipe Industrial antibac (APNR 30/25 BHEX) has good

antimicrobial activity and eliminated completely the tested strains’

Dr. Irit Weiser Manager The Institute for Food Microbiology

Issued: 9th July 2008


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TABLE No. 4

Result Calculation APNR – 30/25 BHEX against Initial Inoculum

organism % Reduction from Initial Inoculum and Big Wipes -

Industrial

Esherichia coli 0157 >99.9

Esherichia coli >99.9

MRSA >99.9

Staphylococcus aureus >99.9

Salmonella typhimurium >99.9

Listeria monocytogenes >99.9

Pseudomonas aeruginosa >99.9

Clostridumi difficile. >99.9

Enterococcus faecalis >99.9

TABLE No. 5

Result Calculation control cloth against Initial Inoculum

organism % Reduction from Initial Inoculum and J Cloth

Esherichia coli 0157 >99.9

Esherichia coli >99.9

MRSA >99.9

Staphylococcus aureus >99.9

Salmonella typhimurium >99.9

Listeria monocytogenes >99.9

Pseudomonas aeruginosa >99.9

Clostridumi difficile. >99.9

Enterococcus faecalis >99.9

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INTERPRETATION : Big Wipe APNR 30/25 BHEX has good antimicrobial activity and eliminate completely the tested strains Dr. Irit Weiser Manager



Safety Assessment for a Cosmetic Product

In accordance with the European Cosmetics Directive 76/768/EEC including all relevant amendments up to the assessment date

below.

Summary ‘the product identified above is not liable to cause damage to human health when it is applied under normal or reasonably

foreseeable conditions of use’

Prof. Sarah Brenner Specialist in Dermatology The Institute for Skin Research

Issued: 6th May 2008



Dermatology tests

Summary ‘None of the 50 test persons showed any reaction on the product.

Based on the chosen test conditions and the test results the product “Big Wipes” is to be classified as harmless with regard to

the possibility of skin irritation’

Dr. Bettina Mosser SGS Institute Fresenius (Austria) GmbH

Issued: 28th April 2008

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