Scale Preventor & Water Conditioner. For use in Pico washer disinfector.
- Neutralising hard water salts to prevent scale deposition within the machine and on cleaned and disinfected surgical instruments
- Neutralising residues of alkaline cleaning agents on ophthalmic instruments
Specifications
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE PRODUCT AND COMPANY
1.1 Trade Name: AWT LIQUID
1.2 Type of product: Scale Preventor and Water Conditioner
1.3 Manufacturer/Supplier: Medisafe UK Limited
1.4 Marketing Address: The Snap Factory, Twyford Road, Bishop’s Stortford
Hertfordshire CM23 3LJ UK
1.5 Manufacturing Address: as above
2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
2.1 Chemical type: Mildly Acidic Solution.
2.2 Major ingredients:
Sequestriants <5%
Citric Acid <15%
Wetting Agent <5%
Demineralised water Balance
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
No specific hazards
4. FIRST-AID MEASURES (Must be taken immediately)
4.1 Inhalation: Non-toxic: avoid long term inhalation of neat liquid. Remove
to fresh air.
4.2 Eye contact: Rinse eyes copiously with water for 10 minutes. Seek medical
advice as necessary.
4.3 Skin contact: Wash affected area with soap and water. Avoid prolonged
contact.
4.4 Ingestion: Do not induce vomiting. Give milk or water to drink. Seek
medical advice where necessary.
5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES (Not flammable solution)
5.1 Extinguishing media: Any available means.
5.2 Explosive quality: Nil.
5.3 Specific hazard: No specific hazard
5.4 Specific protective measures: Not required.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
6.1 Environmental precautions: Product is biodegradable under OECD conditions
operational 6/1995.
6.2 Clean up method: Flush to drain with copious water or soak up onto inert
material and dispose of with clinical waste.
6.3 Clothing for disposal: Wear gloves and apron, avoid prolonged skin contact.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
7.1 Handling guidelines: Safe handling by trained professional staff in accordance
with label instructions only. Not to be mixed with other
chemicals. Keep from children.
7.2 Storage guidelines: Store in dry place not below 0°C or above 30°C and out
of direct sunlight. Keep lidded. Keep from foodstuffs and drinks.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
8.1 Personal protection: Use with care, avoid eye contact and prolonged skin
contact. Gloves and safety glasses recommended if
available. External use only. Not for ingestion.
8.2 Skin contact: Low risk: may degrease skin leading to dryness if
excessive contact.
8.3 Eye contact: Low risk: may cause temporary discomfort.
8.4 Inhalation: Low risk: no known hazard.
8.5 Inhalation (long term): Low risk: no known hazard.
8.6 Ingestion: Low risk: substantial ingestion will cause discomfort
to mouth and digestive tissues.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
9.1 Physical State: Viscous Liquid
9.2 Appearance and Odour: Green with a neutral fragrance
9.3 Evaporation Rate: As water.
9.4 Boiling Point: 110°C.
9.5 Freezing Point: -20°C.
9.6 % Volatile (by weight): >95%.
9.7 Solubility in Water (20°C): Soluble.
9.8 pH: 3.0 approximately
9.9 Specific Gravity: 1.02 @ 20°C.
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
10.1 No decomposition if stored and used as directed.
10.2 Hazardous decomposition products: None under normal use.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
11.1 No specific data on file.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
12.1 No known adverse effects from normal use.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
13.1 Packaging: Can be disposed of as normal waste in accordance with
local authority regulations.
13.2 Contaminated Packaging: May be disposed of safely under normal conditions in accordance with local authority regulations.
13.3 Product: Solution to be disposed of in accordance with spillage
instructions as detailed in Section 6.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
14.1 No special conditions apply. Not dangerous.
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
* Not a licensed medicine.
16. OTHER INFORMATION
SAFETY PHRASES
Keep out of reach of children
(24/25) Avoid contact with the skin and eyes
(50) Do not mix with other chemicals
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