MEGUIAR'S A25 User Manual

A25, Soft Wash Gel (20-85C): A2501, A2504, A2516

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Safety Data Sheet

Copyright, 2012, Meguiar's, Inc. All rights reserved. Copying and/or downloading of this information for the purpose of
properly utilising Meguiar's, Inc. products is allowed provided that: (1) the information is copied in full with no changes
unless prior written agreement is obtained from Meguiar's, Inc., and (2) neither the copy nor the original is resold or otherwise
distributed with the intention of earning a profit thereon.

Document group:

26-7821-7

Version number:

2.01

Revision date:

21/02/2012

Supersedes date:

07/06/2011

Transportation version number: 1.00 (12/07/2010)

This Safety Data Sheet has been prepared in accordance with the REACH Regulation (EC) 1907/2006 and its modifications.

SECTION 1: Identification of the substance/mixture and of the
company/undertaking

1.1. Product identifier

A25, Soft Wash Gel (20-85C): A2501, A2504, A2516

1.2. Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against

Identified uses

Automotive.

1.3. Details of the supplier of the substance or mixture
Address:

Meguiars United Kingdon Limited, 3 Lamport Court, Heartlands, Daventry, Northants, NN11 8UF

Telephone:

[phone]

E Mail:

[e-mail]

Website:

www.meguiars.co.uk

1.4. Emergency telephone number

[phone]

SECTION 2: Hazard identification

2.1. Classification of the substance or mixture

Dangerous substances(67/548/EEC)/preparations(1999/45/EC) directive

This product is not classified as hazardous according to EU Directive 1999/45/EC.

2.2. Label elements

Dangerous substances(67/548/EEC)/preparations(1999/45/EC) directive

Symbols None.

Contains:

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No ingredients are assigned to the label.

Risk phrases None.
Safety phrases None.

Notes on labelling

Updated per Regulation (EC) 648/2004 on detergents.
Ingredients required per 648/2004: 5-15%: Anionic surfactants, amphoteric surfactant, non-ionic surfactant. Contains:
Perfumes, cinnamyl alcohol, cinnamal, optical brightener, methylchloroisothiazolinone, methylisothiazolinone.

2.3. Other hazards

None known.

SECTION 3: Composition/information on ingredients

Ingredient CAS Nbr EU Inventory % by Wt Classification

Non-hazardous ingredients Mixture 70 - 90
Alcohols, C10-16, ethoxylated, sulphates,
sodium salts

68585-34-2 NLP 500-223-8 1 - 10 Xi:R36-38 (Self Classified)

Skin Irrit. 2, H315; Eye Irrit. 2,

H319 (Self Classified)
Alkanolamide Trade Secret 1 - 5
Anionic surfactant Trade Secret 1 - 5
Conditioners Trade Secret < 5
1-Propanaminium, 3-amino-N­(carboxymethyl)-N,N-dimethyl-, N-coco
acyl derivs., hydroxides, inner salts

61789-40-0 EINECS 263-

058-8

0.5 - 1.5 Xi:R41; N:R50 (Self Classified)

Eye Dam. 1, H318; Aquatic

Acute 1, H400,M=1; Aquatic

Chronic 3, H412 (Self

Classified)
Non-ionic surfactant 68603-42-9 EINECS 271-

657-0

0.5 - 1.5 Xi:R41; R52 (Self Classified)

Eye Dam. 1, H318; Aquatic

Chronic 2, H411 (Self

Classified)

Please see section 16 for the full text of any R phrases and H statements referred to in this section
Please refer to section 15 for the any applicable Notas that have been applied to the above components

For information on ingredient occupational exposure limits or PBT or vPvB status, see sections 8 and 12 of this SDS

SECTION 4: First aid measures

4.1. Description of first aid measures

Eye contact

Immediately flush with large amounts of water. Remove contact lenses if easy to do. Continue rinsing. Get medical
attention.

Skin contact

Wash with soap and water. If signs/symptoms develop, get medical attention.

Inhalation

Remove person to fresh air. If you feel unwell, get medical attention.

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If swallowed

Rinse mouth. If you feel unwell, get medical attention.

4.2. Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed

See Section 11.1 Information on toxicological effects

4.3. Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment required

Not applicable

SECTION 5: Fire-fighting measures

5.1. Extinguishing media

Material will not burn.

5.2. Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture

None inherent in this product.

Hazardous Decomposition or By-Products

Substance Condition

Carbon monoxide. During combustion.
Carbon dioxide. During combustion.
Irritant vapours or gases. During combustion.

5.3. Advice for fire-fighters

No unusual fire or explosion hazards are anticipated.

SECTION 6: Accidental release measures

6.1. Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures

Ventilate the area with fresh air. Refer to other sections of this SDS for information regarding physical and health hazards,
respiratory protection, ventilation, and personal protective equipment.

6.2. Environmental precautions

For larger spills, cover drains and build dykes to prevent entry into sewer systems or bodies of water. Avoid release to the
environment.

6.3. Methods and material for containment and cleaning up

Contain spill. Working from around the edges of the spill inward, cover with bentonite, vermiculite, or commercially
available inorganic absorbent material. Mix in sufficient absorbent until it appears dry. Collect as much of the spilled
material as possible. Seal the container. Remember, adding an absorbent material does not remove a toxic, corrosivity or
flammability hazard.

6.4. Reference to other sections

Refer to Section 8 and Section 13 for more information

SECTION 7: Handling and storage

7.1. Precautions for safe handling

Avoid eye contact. Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
Wash thoroughly after handling. Avoid release to the environment. Keep out of reach of children.

7.2. Conditions for safe storage including any incompatibilities

No special storage requirements.

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7.3. Specific end use(s)

See information in Section 7.1 and 7.2 for handling and storage recommendations. See Section 8 for exposure controls and
personal protection recommendations.

SECTION 8: Exposure controls/personal protection

8.1 Control parameters

Occupational exposure limits

No occupational exposure limit values exist for any of the components listed in Section 3 of this Safety Data Sheet.

8.2. Exposure controls

8.2.1. Engineering controls

8.2.2. Personal protective equipment (PPE)

Eye/face protection

Wear eye/face protection.
The following eye protection(s) are recommended: Indirect vented goggles.

Skin/hand protection

Select and use gloves and/or protective clothing to prevent skin contact based on the results of an exposure assessment.
Consult with your glove and/or protective clothing manufacturer for selection of appropriate compatible materials.

Respiratory protection

None required.

SECTION 9: Physical and chemical properties

9.1. Information on basic physical and chemical properties
Physical state

Liquid.

Appearance/Odour

Sweet, clean odour; Pink, pourable gel

pH

8.50

Boiling point/boiling range

100 ºC

Melting point

Not applicable.

Flammability (solid, gas)

Not classified

Explosive properties

Not classified

Oxidising properties

Not classified

Flash point

Not applicable.

Autoignition temperature

Not applicable.

Flammable Limits(LEL)

Not applicable.

Flammable Limits(UEL)

Not applicable.

Vapour pressure

No data available.

Relative density

1.00 [Ref Std:WATER=1]

Water solubility

Complete

Partition coefficient: n-octanol/water

No data available.

Evaporation rate

No data available.

Vapour density

No data available.