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SAFETY DATA SHEET
PURELL® Sanitizing Wipes
Version
1.1
Revision Date:
02/10/2015
MSDS Number:
36329-00002
Date of last issue: 12/11/2014
Date of first issue: 12/11/2014
Product name
:
PURELL® Sanitizing Wipes
Company name of supplier
:
GOJO Industries, Inc.
Address
:
One GOJO Plaza, Suite 500
Akron OH 44311
Telephone
:
1 (330) 255-6000
Emergency telephone
:
1-800-424-9300 CHEMTREC
Recommended use
:
Human hygiene biocidal products
Restrictions on use
:
This is a personal care or cosmetic product that is safe for
consumers and other users under normal and reasonably
foreseeable use. Cosmetics and consumer products,
specifically defined by regulations around the world, are
exempt from the requirement of an SDS for the consumer.
While this material is not considered hazardous, this SDS
contains valuable information critical to the safe handling and
proper use of the product for industrial workplace conditions
as well as unusual and unintended exposures such as large
spills. This SDS should be retained and available for
employees and other users of this product. For specific
intended-use guidance, please refer to the information
provided on the package or instruction sheet.
Eye irritation
:
Category 2A
Hazard pictograms
:
Signal Word
:
Warning
Hazard Statements
:
H319 Causes serious eye irritation.
Precautionary Statements
:
Prevention:
P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling.
P280 Wear eye protection/ face protection.
SECTION 1. IDENTIFICATION
Manufacturer or supplier's details
Recommended use of the chemical and restrictions on use
SECTION 2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
GHS Classification
GHS Label element
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Response:
P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water
for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy
to do. Continue rinsing.
P337 + P313 If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/
attention.
Substance / Mixture
:
Mixture
Chemical Name
CAS-No.
Concentration (%)
Benzalkonium chloride
8001-54-5
>= 0.1
- < 1
General advice
:
In the case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical
advice immediately.
When symptoms persist or in all cases of doubt seek medical
advice.
If inhaled
:
If inhaled, remove to fresh air.
Get medical attention if symptoms occur.
In case of skin contact
:
Wash with water and soap as a precaution.
Get medical attention if symptoms occur.
In case of eye contact
:
In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with plenty of water
for at least 15 minutes.
If easy to do, remove contact lens, if worn.
Get medical attention.
If swallowed
:
If swallowed, DO NOT induce vomiting.
Get medical attention if symptoms occur.
Rinse mouth thoroughly with water.
Most important symptoms
and effects, both acute and
delayed
:
Causes serious eye irritation.
Protection of first-aiders
:
First Aid responders should pay attention to self-protection,
and use the recommended personal protective equipment
when the potential for exposure exists.
Notes to physician
:
Treat symptomatically and supportively.
Other hazards
None known.
SECTION 3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Hazardous ingredients
SECTION 4. FIRST AID MEASURES
SECTION 5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
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Suitable extinguishing media
:
Water spray
Alcohol-resistant foam
Dry chemical
Carbon dioxide (CO2)
Unsuitable extinguishing
media
:
None known.
Specific hazards during fire
fighting
:
Exposure to combustion products may be a hazard to health.
Hazardous combustion products
:
No hazardous combustion products are known
Specific extinguishing
methods
:
Use extinguishing measures that are appropriate to local
circumstances and the surrounding environment.
Use water spray to cool unopened containers.
Remove undamaged containers from fire area if it is safe to do
so.
Evacuate area.
Special protective equipment
for fire-fighters
:
In the event of fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus.
Use personal protective equipment.
Personal precautions,
protective equipment and
emergency procedures
:
Use personal protective equipment.
Follow safe handling advice and personal protective
equipment recommendations.
Environmental precautions
:
Discharge into the environment must be avoided.
Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so.
Prevent spreading over a wide area (e.g. by containment or oil
barriers).
Retain and dispose of contaminated wash water.
Local authorities should be advised if significant spillages
cannot be contained.
Methods and materials for
containment and cleaning up
:
Soak up with inert absorbent material.
For large spills, provide diking or other appropriate
containment to keep material from spreading. If diked material
can be pumped, store recovered material in appropriate
container.
Clean up remaining materials from spill with suitable
absorbent.
Local or national regulations may apply to releases and
disposal of this material, as well as those materials and items
employed in the cleanup of releases. You will need to
determine which regulations are applicable.
Sections 13 and 15 of this SDS provide information regarding
certain local or national requirements.
SECTION 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
SECTION 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
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Technical measures
:
See Engineering measures under EXPOSURE
CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION section.
Local/Total ventilation
:
Use only with adequate ventilation.
Advice on safe handling
:
Avoid inhalation of vapor or mist.
Do not swallow.
Do not get in eyes.
Avoid prolonged or repeated contact with skin.
Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety
practice.
Take care to prevent spills, waste and minimize release to the
environment.
Conditions for safe storage
:
Keep in properly labeled containers.
Store in accordance with the particular national regulations.
Materials to avoid
:
Do not store with the following product types:
Strong oxidizing agents
Ingredients
CAS-No.
Benzalkonium chloride
8001-54-5
Engineering measures
:
Ensure adequate ventilation, especially in confined areas.
Minimize workplace exposure concentrations.
Respiratory protection
:
No personal respiratory protective equipment normally
required.
Material
:
Impervious gloves
Remarks
:
Choose gloves to protect hands against chemicals depending
on the concentration specific to place of work. Breakthrough
time is not determined for the product. Change gloves often!
For special applications, we recommend clarifying the
resistance to chemicals of the aforementioned protective
gloves with the glove manufacturer. Wash hands before
breaks and at the end of workday.
Eye protection
:
Wear the following personal protective equipment:
Safety goggles
Skin and body protection
:
Select appropriate protective clothing based on chemical
resistance data and an assessment of the local exposure
SECTION 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Ingredients with workplace control parameters
Contains no substances with occupational exposure limit values.
Hazardous components without workplace control parameters
Personal protective equipment
Hand protection
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potential.
Skin contact must be avoided by using impervious protective
clothing (gloves, aprons, boots, etc).
Hygiene measures
:
Ensure that eye flushing systems and safety showers are
located close to the working place.
When using do not eat, drink or smoke.
Wash contaminated clothing before re-use.
Appearance
:
liquid
Color
:
clear, Colorless to pale yellow
Odor
:
citrus
Odor Threshold
:
No data available
pH :
5.5 - 8.5
Melting point/freezing point
:
No data available
Initial boiling point and boiling
range
:
99 °C
Flash point
:
> 100 °C
Evaporation rate
:
No data available
Flammability (solid, gas)
:
Not applicable
Upper explosion limit
:
No data available
Lower explosion limit
:
No data available
Vapor pressure
:
No data available
Relative vapor density
:
No data available
Density
:
1.0 g/cm3
Water solubility
:
soluble
Partition coefficient: noctanol/water
:
Not applicable
Autoignition temperature
:
No data available
Decomposition temperature
:
The substance or mixture is not classified self-reactive.
SECTION 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Solubility(ies)
Viscosity
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Viscosity, kinematic
:
75 mm2/s (25 °C)
Explosive properties
:
Not explosive
Oxidizing properties
:
The substance or mixture is not classified as oxidizing.
Reactivity
:
Not classified as a reactivity hazard.
Chemical stability
:
Stable under normal conditions.
Possibility of hazardous reactions
:
Can react with strong oxidizing agents.
Conditions to avoid
:
None known.
Incompatible materials
:
Oxidizing agents
Hazardous decomposition
products
:
No hazardous decomposition products are known.
Acute inhalation toxicity
:
Acute toxicity estimate: > 10 mg/l
Exposure time: 4 h
Test atmosphere: dust/mist
Method: Calculation method
Acute dermal toxicity
:
Acute toxicity estimate: > 5,000 mg/kg
Method: Calculation method
Acute oral toxicity
:
LD50 (Rat): 344 mg/kg
Remarks: Based on data from similar materials
Acute inhalation toxicity
:
LC50 (Rat): 0.25 mg/l
Exposure time: 4 h
Test atmosphere: dust/mist
Method: OECD Test Guideline 403
Remarks: Based on data from similar materials
SECTION 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
SECTION 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Information on likely routes of exposure
Inhalation
Skin contact
Ingestion
Eye contact
Acute toxicity
Not classified based on available information.
Product:
Ingredients:
Benzalkonium chloride:
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Acute dermal toxicity
:
LD50 (Rabbit): 3,412 mg/kg
Remarks: Based on data from similar materials
Result: No skin irritation
Species: Rabbit
Result: Corrosive after 3 minutes to 1 hour of exposure
Remarks: Based on data from similar materials
Result: Irritation to eyes, reversing within 21 days
Species: Rabbit
Result: Irreversible effects on the eye
Remarks: Based on data from similar materials
Assessment: Does not cause skin sensitization.
Test Type: Buehler Test
Routes of exposure: Skin contact
Species: Guinea pig
Method: OECD Test Guideline 406
Result: negative
Remarks: Based on data from similar materials
Genotoxicity in vitro
:
Test Type: Bacterial reverse mutation assay (AMES)
Method: OECD Test Guideline 471
Result: negative
Skin corrosion/irritation
Not classified based on available information.
Product:
Ingredients:
Benzalkonium chloride:
Serious eye damage/eye irritation
Causes serious eye irritation.
Product:
Ingredients:
Benzalkonium chloride:
Respiratory or skin sensitization
Skin sensitization: Not classified based on available information.
Respiratory sensitization: Not classified based on available information.
Product:
Ingredients:
Benzalkonium chloride:
Germ cell mutagenicity
Not classified based on available information.
Ingredients:
Benzalkonium chloride:
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Remarks: Based on data from similar materials
Genotoxicity in vivo
:
Test Type: Mammalian erythrocyte micronucleus test (in vivo
cytogenetic assay)
Species: Mouse
Application Route: Ingestion
Method: OECD Test Guideline 474
Result: negative
Remarks: Based on data from similar materials
Species: Rat
Application Route: Ingestion
Exposure time: 2 Years
Method: OECD Test Guideline 453
Result: negative
Remarks: Based on data from similar materials
IARC
No ingredient of this product present at levels greater than or
equal to 0.1% is identified as probable, possible or confirmed
human carcinogen by IARC.
OSHA
No ingredient of this product present at levels greater than or
equal to 0.1% is identified as a carcinogen or potential carcinogen by OSHA.
NTP
No ingredient of this product present at levels greater than or
equal to 0.1% is identified as a known or anticipated carcinogen
by NTP.
Effects on fertility
:
Test Type: Two-generation study
Species: Rat
Application Route: Ingestion
Method: OECD Test Guideline 416
Result: negative
Remarks: Based on data from similar materials
Effects on fetal development
:
Test Type: Embryo-fetal development
Species: Rabbit
Application Route: Ingestion
Method: OECD Test Guideline 414
Result: negative
Remarks: Based on data from similar materials
Carcinogenicity
Not classified based on available information.
Ingredients:
Benzalkonium chloride:
Reproductive toxicity
Not classified based on available information.
Ingredients:
Benzalkonium chloride:
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Species: Dog
NOAEL: 50 mg/kg
Application Route: Ingestion
Exposure time: 13 w
Method: OECD Test Guideline 409
Remarks: Based on data from similar materials
Toxicity to fish
:
LC50 (Oncorhynchus mykiss (rainbow trout)): 0.85 mg/l
Exposure time: 96 h
Remarks: Based on data from similar materials
Toxicity to daphnia and other
aquatic invertebrates
:
EC50 (Daphnia magna (Water flea)): 0.016 mg/l
Exposure time: 48 h
Method: Directive 67/548/EEC, Annex V, C.2.
Remarks: Based on data from similar materials
Toxicity to algae
:
EC50 (Pseudokirchneriella subcapitata (green algae)): 0.049
mg/l
Exposure time: 72 h
Method: OECD Test Guideline 201
Remarks: Based on data from similar materials
EC10 (Pseudokirchneriella subcapitata (green algae)): 0.009
mg/l
Exposure time: 72 h
Method: OECD Test Guideline 201
Remarks: Based on data from similar materials
M-Factor (Acute aquatic toxicity)
:
10
Toxicity to fish (Chronic
toxicity)
:
NOEC (Pimephales promelas (fathead minnow)): > 32.2 mg/l
Exposure time: 34 d
Remarks: Based on data from similar materials
STOT-single exposure
Not classified based on available information.
STOT-repeated exposure
Not classified based on available information.
Repeated dose toxicity
Ingredients:
Benzalkonium chloride:
Aspiration toxicity
Not classified based on available information.
SECTION 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Ecotoxicity
Ingredients:
Benzalkonium chloride:
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Toxicity to daphnia and other
aquatic invertebrates
(Chronic toxicity)
:
NOEC (Daphnia magna (Water flea)): 0.0125 mg/l
Exposure time: 21 d
Method: OECD Test Guideline 211
Remarks: Based on data from similar materials
M-Factor (Chronic aquatic
toxicity)
:
1
Toxicity to bacteria
:
EC50: 7.75 mg/l
Exposure time: 3 h
Method: OECD Test Guideline 209
Remarks: Based on data from similar materials
Biodegradability
:
Result: Readily biodegradable.
Biodegradation: 95.5 %
Exposure time: 28 d
Method: OECD Test Guideline 301
Remarks: Based on data from similar materials
Partition coefficient: noctanol/water
:
log Pow: 0.004
Remarks: Based on data from similar materials
Waste from residues
:
Dispose of in accordance with local regulations.
Contaminated packaging
:
Dispose of as unused product.
Empty containers should be taken to an approved waste
handling site for recycling or disposal.
UNRTDG
Not regulated as a dangerous good
Persistence and degradability
Ingredients:
Benzalkonium chloride:
Bioaccumulative potential
Ingredients:
Benzalkonium chloride:
Mobility in soil
No data available
Other adverse effects
No data available
SECTION 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Disposal methods
SECTION 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
International Regulation
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IATA-DGR
Not regulated as a dangerous good
IMDG-Code
Not regulated as a dangerous good
49 CFR
Not regulated as a dangerous good
SARA 311/312 Hazards
:
Acute Health Hazard
SARA 302
:
No chemicals in this material are subject to the reporting
requirements of SARA Title III, Section 302.
SARA 313
:
This material does not contain any chemical components with
known CAS numbers that exceed the threshold (De Minimis)
reporting levels established by SARA Title III, Section 313.
Water
7732-18-5
90 - 100 %
2-Phenoxyethanol
122-99-6
0.1 - 1 %
Water
7732-18-5
90 - 100 %
California Prop 65
This product does not contain any chemicals known to the
State of California to cause cancer, birth, or any other
reproductive defects.
AICS
:
All ingredients listed or exempt.
Transport in bulk according to Annex II of MARPOL 73/78 and the IBC Code
Not applicable for product as supplied.
Domestic regulation
SECTION 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
EPCRA - Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know
CERCLA Reportable Quantity
This material does not contain any components with a CERCLA RQ.
SARA 304 Extremely Hazardous Substances Reportable Quantity
This material does not contain any components with a section 304 EHS RQ.
US State Regulations
Pennsylvania Right To Know
New Jersey Right To Know
The ingredients of this product are reported in the following inventories:
Inventories
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NFPA:
HMIS III:
Sources of key data used to
compile the Material Safety
Data Sheet
:
Internal technical data, data from raw material SDSs, OECD
eChem Portal search results and European Chemicals Agency, http://echa.europa.eu/
Revision Date
:
02/10/2015
Flammability
Health
Instability
2
1
0
FLAMMABILITY
PHYSICAL HAZARD
HEALTH
1 0 2
Special hazard.
0 = not significant, 1 =Slight,
2 = Moderate, 3 = High
4 = Extreme, * = Chronic
AICS (Australia), DSL (Canada), IECSC (China), REACH (European Union), ENCS (Japan),
ISHL (Japan), KECI (Korea), NZIoC (New Zealand), PICCS (Philippines), NECSI (Taiwan), TSCA
(USA)
SECTION 16. OTHER INFORMATION
Further information
The information provided in this Safety Data Sheet is correct to the best of our knowledge, information and belief at the date of its publication. The information is designed only as a guidance for safe handling, use, processing, storage, transportation, disposal and release and
shall not be considered a warranty or quality specification of any type. The information provided relates only to the specific material identified at the top of this SDS and may not be valid
when the SDS material is used in combination with any other materials or in any process, unless specified in the text. Material users should review the information and recommendations
in the specific context of their intended manner of handling, use, processing and storage, in-
cluding an assessment of the appropriateness of the SDS material in the user’s end product, if
applicable.
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