Gre Solve

Product name: Gre Solve

Recommended use: Water soluble solvent degreaser

Company details:
Envirochem International (NZ) Ltd
41 Angle Street, Onehunga
Auckland, New Zealand

Telephone number: +64 9 262 0800

Emergency telephone number (NZ): National Poison Information Centre 0800 764 766

Date of preparation: 01/06/2017

Signal word: DANGER

HSNO Hazard Classification (NZ): 3.1C, 6.1E, 6.3A, 6.9B, 9.1B

Hazard statements:

• Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
• May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways.
• Causes skin irritation.
• May cause drowsiness or dizziness.
• Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Prevention statements:

• Keep out of reach of children.
• Read label before use.
• Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. u2013 No smoking.
• Keep container tightly closed.
• Ground/bond container and receiving equipment.
• Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/equipment.
• Use only non-sparking tools.
• Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
• Use personal protective equipment as required.
• Wash hands thoroughly after handling.
• Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
• Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
• Avoid release into environment.
• Take precautionary measures against static discharge.

Response statements:

• IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower.
• In case of fire: Use foam or water mist (Small fires: carbon dioxide, dry chemical, sand) for extinction.
• Collect spillage.
• If medical advice is needed, have product container or label at hand.
• IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTRE or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. Rinse mouth.
• If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
• IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do, continue rinsing.
• If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.
• IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.
• Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell.

Storage statements:

• Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
• Store locked up.

Disposal: Disposal should be through qualified contractor.

Mixture:

General: If medical advice is needed, have product container or label at hand.

Ingestion: Immediately rinse mouth with water. If swallowed do not induce vomiting. Give water to drink. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Seek immediate medical aid immediately.

Eye contact: Immediately flush eyes with large amounts of water for at least 15 minutes while holding eyelids open. Transport to the nearest medical facility for additional treatment. Do not rub eyes or keep eyes closed.

Skin contact: Remove contaminated clothing. Flush exposed area with water and follow by washing with soap if available.

Inhalation: Remove the affected person out to a ventilated area. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Seek medical attention.

Suitable extinguishing media:

• Dry chemical powder
• Foam
• Polymer foam
• Water spray or fog type extinguishers

Water may be ineffective on fire. However, water spray may be used to extinguish fires and to absorb heat. Keep containers cool and protect exposed material. If a leak or spill has not ignited, water spray may be used to flush spills away from exposures.

Unsuitable extinguishing media: Do not use a water jet.

Hazards from combustion products:

• Under fire conditions this product may emit toxic and/or irritating fumes, smoke and gases including carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide and oxides of nitrogen.

Specific hazards arising from the chemical:

• Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
• Vapour/air mixtures may ignite explosively.
• Flashback along the vapour trail may occur.
• Runoff to sewer may create fire or explosion hazard.

Decomposition temperature: Not available.

Precautions for fire fighters and special protective equipment:

• Fire fighters should wear full protective clothing and self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) operated in positive pressure mode.
• In case of fire the product may be violently or explosively reactive.
• Use water spray to disperse vapours.
• This product should be prevented from entering drains and watercourses.

Emergency precautions:

• Personnel involved in the clean up should wear full protective clothing.
• Extinguish or remove all sources of ignition.
• Evacuate all unnecessary personnel.
• Increase ventilation.
• Avoid walking through spilled product as it may be slippery.
• Stop leak if safe to do so.
• Do not let product reach drains or waterways; advise the Environmental Protection Authority or your local Waste Management.
• Use clean, non-sparking tools and equipment.

Methods and materials for containment and clean up:

• Soak up spilled product using inert absorbent, non-combustible material such as sand or soil.
• Avoid using sawdust or cellulose.
• When saturated, collect material into suitable, labelled, dry, sealable containers and hold for safe disposal.
• Use clean non-sparking tools to collect the material and place in labelled containers.
• Once pick-up is complete, flush spill site with plenty of water to eliminate any residue.
• Hold contaminated water for treatment/disposal.

Precautions for safe handling:

• Wear appropriate personal protective equipment and clothing to prevent exposure.
• Handle and use the material in a well-ventilated area, away from sparks, flames and other ignition sources.
• Have emergency equipment (for fires, spills, leaks, etc.) readily available.
• Work from suitable, labelled, fire resistant containers.
• Open containers carefully as they may be under pressure.
• Keep containers tightly closed.
• Flameproof equipment is necessary in areas where the product is being used.
• Take precautionary measures against static discharges. Earth or bond all equipment.
• Do not empty into drains.
• Maintain a high level of personal hygiene: always wash hands before eating, drinking, smoking or using toilet facilities.
• Avoid exposure. Do not handle until safety precautions have been read and understood.
• It is recommended that pregnant or breastfeeding women should not handle this product unless adequate exposure protection can be assured at all times.
• Female personnel planning pregnancy should be made aware of the potential risks.

Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities:

• Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from sources of ignition, oxidising agents, strong acids, foodstuffs and clothing.
• Keep containers closed when not in use, securely sealed and protected against physical damage.
• Inspect regularly for deficiencies such as damage or leaks.
• Have appropriate fire extinguishers available in and near the storage area.
• Take precautions against static electricity charges. Use proper grounding procedures.
• Ensure that storage conditions comply with applicable local and national regulations.

For information on the design of the storeroom, reference should be made to Australian Standard AS1940 u2013 The storage and handling of flammable and combustible liquids, and all applicable local and national regulations.

Exposure standards:

The Occupational Safety and Health Service, NZ Department of Labour have set no Tolerable Exposure Limit (TEL) Workplace Exposure Standards (WES) for this substance.

Biological limit values: Not specified.

Engineering controls:

• The use of local exhaust ventilation (flame proof) is recommended to control process emissions near the source.
• Laboratory samples should be handled in a fume hood.
• Provide mechanical ventilation of confined spaces.
• Use explosion proof ventilation equipment.

Personal protective equipment (PPE):

• Respiratory protection: Where concentration in air may exceed the limits described in the National Exposure Standards, it is recommended to use a half face filter mask to protect from overexposure by inhalation. A type u201cAu201d filter material is considered suitable for this product.
• Eye protection: Always use safety glasses or a face shield when handling this product.
• Skin/body protection: Always wear long sleeves and long trousers or coveralls, enclosed footwear or safety boots and chemical resistant gloves when manufacturing this product.

Appearance: Colorless

Physical state: Liquid

Odour: Hydrocarbon

Decomposition temperature: Not available

Melting point: Not available

pH: Not applicable

Solubility (water): Soluble in water

Vapour density: >1 (Air = 1)

Boiling point: 150u2013193 u00b0C (typical)

Ignition point: Not available

Flash point: 36.5 u00b0C

Vapour pressure: Not available

Evaporation rate: Not available

Partition coefficient n-octanol/water: Not available

Density: Not available

Chemical stability: Stable under normal conditions of storage and handling.

Conditions to avoid:

• Avoid heat.
• Avoid open flame.
• Avoid other sources of ignition.

Incompatible materials:

• Strong oxidising agents.

Hazardous decomposition products:

• Thermal decomposition may result in the release of toxic and/or irritating fumes including organic compounds, carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide.

Hazardous reactions: Reacts with incompatible materials.

No adverse health effects expected if the product is handled in accordance with the safety data sheet.

Symptoms or effects that may arise if the product is mishandled and overexposure occurs are:

• Ingestion: Small amounts of liquid aspirated into lungs during ingestion, or from vomiting. Ingestion of large amounts of this product will result in headaches, nausea, dizziness and tracheal burning.
• Eye contact: Causes serious eye irritation. On eye contact this product will cause tearing, stinging, blurred vision and redness.
• Skin contact: This product is irritating to skin. Skin contact will cause redness, itching and swelling. Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness and cracking and may lead to dermatitis.
• Inhalation: Irritating to respiratory tract. Exposure to high concentrations over an extended period of time may result in muscle weakness, tingling in hands and feet, blurred vision, headaches, nausea, loss of appetite, hallucinations and possible loss of consciousness.

Persistence / degradability: No information available.

Mobility: No information available.

Bioaccumulative potential: No information available.

Other adverse effects: In view from the high rate of loss from solution, the product is unlikely to pose a significant hazard to aquatic life.

Environmental protection: Do not discharge this material into waterways, drains and sewers.

Disposal methods:

• Dispose of waste according to applicable local and national regulations.
• Labels should not be removed from containers until they have been cleaned. Advise flammable nature.
• Empty packaging should be taken for recycling, recovery or disposal through a suitably qualified or licensed contractor.
• Care should be taken to ensure compliance with national and local authorities.
• Packaging may still contain fumes and vapours that are flammable and harmful.

Special precautions for landfill or incineration:

• This product is not suitable for disposal by either landfill or via municipal sewers, drains, natural streams or rivers.
• This product is ashless and can be burned directly in appropriate equipment.

Road and rail transport: Classified as Dangerous Goods by the criteria of New Zealand Dangerous Goods Code for transport by road and rail.

Marine transport: Classified as Dangerous Goods by the criteria of International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code for transport by sea.

Air transport: Classified as Dangerous Goods by the criteria of International Air Association Dangerous Goods Regulations for transport by air.

Proper shipping name: Flammable Liquid N.O.S

Hazard class: 3

Subsidiary risk: 9

UN number: UN 1993

Packing group: II

Hazchem code: 3(Y)E

HSNO Approval No. (NZ): HSR002528

Group Standard: Cleaning Products (Flammable) Group Standard 2006

HSNO Classification: 3.1C, 6.1E, 6.3B, 6.4A, 6.9B, 9.1B

New Zealand National Poison Information Centre: 0800 764 766

New Zealand Emergency Services: 111

Envirochem International (NZ) Ltd: +64 9 262 0800

Every endeavour has been made to ensure that the information contained in this publication is reliable and offered in good faith. It is meant to describe the safety requirements of our products and should not be construed as guaranteeing specific properties. Customers are encouraged to conduct their own tests as end user suitability of the product for particular uses is beyond our control. The information is not intended as an inducement to bargain and no warranty expressed or implied is made as to its accuracy, reliability or completeness. Envirochem International (NZ) Limited accepts no liability for loss, injury or damage arising from reliance upon the information contained in this data sheet except in conjunction with the proper use of the product to which it refers. Due care should be taken that the use and disposal of this product is in compliance with appropriate Local Councils regulations.