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 Issue Date : October 2005 ISSUED by CLEANCARE

Product Name : DRY 'N' WET SPOTTER

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

Product Name DRY 'N' WET SPOTTER
Company Name CLEANCARE AUSTRALIA (ABN 65 074 835 153)
Address 19 Collins St Chadstone Victoria 3148 Australia
Emergency Tel. (03) 9568 2100
Telephone/Fax Number Tel: (03) 9568 2100 Fax: (03) 9569 6323
Recommended Use Removal of paint, vanish, grease, oil, nail polish, etc from carpet and fabric.

2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

Hazard Classification HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE. DANGEROUS GOODS.

Hazard classification according to the criteria of NOHSC. Dangerous goods classification according to the Australia Dangerous Goods Code.

Risk Phrase(s)
R10 Flammable.
R22 Harmful if swallowed.
R40 Limited evidence of a carcinogenic effect.
R41 Risk of serious damage to eyes.
R52/53 Harmful to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.
R66 Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness and cracking.

Safety Phrase(s)
S16 Keep away from sources of ignition - No smoking.
S2 Keep out of reach of children.
S23 Do not breathe gas/fumes/vapour/spray
S24/25 Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
S61 Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions/safety data sheet.

3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

Ethoxylated alcohol C12- C15 68131-39-5 30-60 %
Isoamyl Acetate 123-92-2 30-60 %
Ingredients determined to be non-hazardous10-30 %
Tetrachloroethylene 127-18-4 10-24.99 %
Ethylene glycol monobutyl ether 111-76-2 0-10 %

4. FIRST AID MEASURES

Inhalation If inhaled, remove from contaminated area. Apply artificial respiration if not breathing. If symptoms persist, seek medical advice.

Ingestion Rinse mouth with water. Do NOT induce vomiting. Seek medical assistance.

Skin Remove heavily contaminated clothing. Wash affected area thoroughly with soap and running water. Seek medical advice if symptoms persist.

Eye If in eyes, hold eyelids apart and flush the eye continuously with running water. Continue flushing until advised to stop by the Poisons Information Centre or a doctor, or for at least 15 minutes.

First Aid Facilities Eye wash fountains and safety showers should be available for emergency use.

Advice to Doctor Treat symptomatically.

Other Information For advice, contact a Poisons Information Centre (Phone eg Australia 131 126; New Zealand 0800 764 766) or a doctor (at once).

Suitable Extinguishing Media Water fog, foam, dry agent (carbon dioxide, dry chemical powder).

Hazards from Combustion Products On burning will emit toxic fumes including oxides of carbon.

Specific Methods Heating can cause expansion or decomposition leading to violent rupture of containers. Keep containers cool with water spray. Fire fighters to wear self-contained breathing apparatus if risk of exposure to vapour or products of combustion.

Specific Hazards Flammable liquid. Forms dangerous gas near radiators or nakes flames.

Hazchem Code 3[Y]

6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Emergency Procedures
Remove all sources of ignition. Increase ventilation. Wear sufficient respiratory protection and full protective clothing to minimise skin and eye exposure. If possible contain the spill. Place inert absorbent such as vermiculite, sand or dirt onto material. Use clean non-sparking tools to collect the material and place into a suitable labelled container. Do not dilute material but contain. Mop up the remaining material and place into the same container. If large quantities of this material enter the waterways contact the Environmental Protection Authority, or your local Waste Management Authority.

7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

Precautions for Safe Handling
Avoid skin and eye contact and breathing in vapour. Use away from all sources of heat and ignition. Avoid accumulation of static electricity. Electrically link and ground metal containers for transfers of product. Close containers after use.

Conditions for Safe Storage
Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area out of direct sunlight. Store away from all sources of heat and ignition. Store away from strong oxidising agents. Keep containers tightly closed.

8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION

No exposure standards have been established for this material by the Australian National Occupational Health and Safety Commission (NOHSC). However exposure standards for components are given above.

TWA - the Time-Weighted Average airborne concentration over an eight-hour working day, for a five-day working week over an entire working life.

STEL (Short Term Exposure Limit) - the average airborne concentration over a 15 minute period which should not be exceeded at any time during a normal eight-hour workday. According to current knowledge these concentrations should neither impair the health of, nor cause undue discomfort to, nearly all workers.

These Exposure Standards are guides to be used in the control of occupational health hazards. All atmospheric contamination should be kept to as low a level as is workable. Exposure Standards should not be used as fine dividing lines between safe and dangerous concentrations of chemicals. They are not a measure of relative toxicity.

Biological Limit Values No Biological limit available.

Engineering Controls Use in a well ventilated area. Exhaust ventilation may be necessary to maintain component airborne concentrations below exposure standards. Keep containers tightly closed when not in use.

Respiratory Protection If engineering controls are not effective in controlling airborne exposure then respiratory protective equipment should be used suitable for protecting against solvent vapours and fume. Reference should be made to Australian Standards AS/NZS 1715, Selection, Use and maintenance of Respiratory Protective Devices; and AS/NZS 1716, Respiratory Protective Devices.

Personal Protective Equipment Avoid skin and eye contact and inhalation of vapour. Wear overalls, chemical goggles and impervious gloves. Use with adequate ventilation. If inhalation risk exists wear organic vapour respirator meeting the requirements of AS/NZS 1715 and AS/NZS 1716.

Safety goggles should be selected and fitted in accordance with Australian Standard (AS)1336 and Australian/New Zealand Standard AS/NZS 1337. Industrial clothing should conform to the specifications detailed in AS 2919. Impermeable gloves should conform to AS 2161. All occupational footwear should conform to AS/NZS 2210.

Hygiene Measures Ensure a high level of personal hygiene is maintained when using this product. Always wash hands before eating, drinking, smoking or using the toilet.

9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Appearance Clear, coloured, thin liquid with a pear or banana like odour.

Melting Point 110°C

Boiling Point Not available

Solubility in Water Slightly soluble

Specific Gravity 41.13°C

Vapour Pressure 0.88 (water =1)

Flash Point 25°C (Isoamyl Acetate)

Flammability Flammable liquid. This product should be stored and used in a well-ventilated area away from naked flames and other sources of ignition. Avoid accumulation of static electricity - electrically link and ground metal containers for transfers of the product.

Flammable Limits - Lower Not available

Flammable Limits - Upper Not available

10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Chemical Stability Stable.

Incompatible Materials Strong oxidising agents

Hazardous Polymerization Will not occur.

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

No information available for the product.

Inhalation Vapour may be irritating to mucous membranes and upper respiratory tract. Inhalation may cause drowsiness and dizziness.

Ingestion Harmful if swallowed. Swallowing may cause irritation to the gastrointestinal tract, nausea and vomiting.

Skin Skin contact may cause redness, itchiness, irritation, dryness and cracking. Repeated or prolonged contact may cause irritant dermatitis. Eye Risk of serious damage to eyes.

Chronic Effects Prolonged or repeated skin contact may cause defatting leading to dermatitis. Vapour is harmful to health on prolonged exposure - Product contains ingredient which has limited evidence of a carcinogenic effect.

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Ecotoxicity Not available

Persistence / Degradability Not available

Mobility Not available

Information on Ecological Effects Harmful to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.

Environ. Protection Prevent this material entering waterways, drains or sewers.

13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Product Disposal Dispose of in accordance with Local, State and Federal Waste Management Authority. Advise flammable nature.

Container Disposal Empty containers may contain residues. Do not cut, puncture or weld on or near empty containers.

Transport Information This material is a Class 3 - Flammable Liquid according to The Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road and Rail. Class 3 - Flammable Liquids are incompatible in a placard load with any of the following:

- Class 1, Explosives
- Class 2.1, Flammable Gases, if both the Class 3 and Class 2.1 dangerous goods are in bulk
- Class 2.3, Toxic Gases
- Class 4.2 Spontaneously Combustible Substances
- Class 5.1 Oxidising Agents and Class 5.2, Organic Peroxides
- Class 6 Toxic Substances (where the flammable liquid is nitromethane)
- Class 7 Radioactive Substances.

U.N. Number 1993

Proper Shipping Name FLAMMABLE LIQUID, N.O.S. - (Contains ISOAMYL ACETATE)

DG Class 3

Hazchem Code 3[Y]

Packaging Method 3.8.3RT1

Packing Group III

EPG Number 3A1

IERG Number 14

15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

Poisons Schedule S6

Hazard Category Harmful,Irritant,Dangerous for the environment

16. OTHER INFORMATION

Date of preparation or last revision of MSDS MSDS creation: October 2005

Contact Person/Point Technical Manager Ph: (03) 9568 2100