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Safety data sheet

according to 1907/2006/EC, Article 31
Printing date 29.07.2014 Version number 7 Revision: 29.07.2014

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

· 1.1 Product identifier
· Trade name: Alpha Guard
· 1.2 Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against
No further relevant information available.
· Application of the substance / the preparation: Disinfectant
· 1.3 Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet
· Manufacturer/Supplier:
Laboratorium Dr. Deppe GmbH
Hooghe Weg 35
47906 Kempen

Telefon: 0049(0)2152/5565-0
Fax: 0049(0)2152/50849
· Further information obtainable from: Abteilung Produktsicherheit
· 1.4 Emergency telephone number:
Giftinformationszentrum Nord der Länder Bremen, Hamburg, Niedersachsen und Schleswig-Holstein ( GIZ
Nord ),
Georg August Universität Göttingen, Zentrum Pharmakologie und Toxikologie,
Robert Koch Straße 40,
37075 Göttingen
Tel.: 0551/192 40
Fax: 0551/383 1881
E-Mail: [email protected]
Notrufnummer: +49(0)551/19240

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

· 2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
· Classification according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008

GHS05 corrosion

Skin Corr. 1B H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.

GHS09 environment

Aquatic Chronic 2 H411 Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

GHS07

Skin Sens. 1 H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction.

· Classification according to Directive 67/548/EEC or Directive 1999/45/EC
Xi; Irritant
R36/38: Irritating to eyes and skin.
· Information concerning particular hazards for human and environment:
The product has to be labelled due to the calculation procedure of the "General Classification guideline for
preparations of the EU" in the latest valid version.
· Classification system:
The classification is according to the latest editions of the EU-lists, and extended by company and literature
data.
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· 2.2 Label elements

· Labelling according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008
The product is classified and labelled according to the CLP regulation.
· Hazard pictograms GHS05, GHS07, GHS09
· Signal word Danger
· Hazard-determining components of labelling:
didecyldimethylammonium chloride
Polymeric Biguanide Hydrochloride
· Hazard statements
H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction.
H411 Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
· Precautionary statements
P102 Keep out of reach of children.
P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with
water/shower.
P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if
present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
P301+P330+P331 IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor.
P404 Store in a closed container.
P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international
regulations.
· 2.3 Other hazards
· Results of PBT and vPvB assessment
· PBT: Not applicable.
· vPvB: Not applicable.

SECTION 3: Composition/information on ingredients

· 3.2 Chemical characterization: Mixtures
· Description: Mixture of substances listed below with nonhazardous additions.
· Dangerous components:
CAS: 7173-51-5 didecyldimethylammonium chloride 2,5-10%
EINECS: 230-525-2 C R34; Xn R22
Index number: 612-131-00-6 Skin Corr. 1B, H314; Acute Tox. 4, H302
Fettalkoholethoxylat 2,5-10%
Xn R22; Xi R41
Eye Dam. 1, H318; Acute Tox. 4, H302
Polymeric Biguanide Hydrochloride  2,5%
Xi R38; Xi R43; N R50/53
Aquatic Acute 1, H400; Aquatic Chronic 1, H410; Skin
Irrit. 2, H315; Skin Sens. 1, H317
· Additional information: For the wording of the listed risk phrases refer to section 16.

SECTION 4: First aid measures

· 4.1 Description of first aid measures
· After inhalation: In case of unconsciousness place patient stably in side position for transportation.
· After skin contact: Immediately wash with water and soap and rinse thoroughly.
· After eye contact:
Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water. If symptoms persist, consult a doctor.
· After swallowing: If symptoms persist consult doctor.
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· 4.2 Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed No further relevant information available.
· 4.3 Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
No further relevant information available.

SECTION 5: Firefighting measures

· 5.1 Extinguishing media
· Suitable extinguishing agents:
CO2, powder or water spray. Fight larger fires with water spray or alcohol resistant foam.
· 5.2 Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture No further relevant information available.
· 5.3 Advice for firefighters
· Protective equipment: No special measures required.

SECTION 6: Accidental release measures

· 6.1 Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures Not required.
· 6.2 Environmental precautions:
Dilute with plenty of water.
Do not allow to enter sewers/ surface or ground water.
· 6.3 Methods and material for containment and cleaning up:
Absorb with liquid-binding material (sand, diatomite, acid binders, universal binders, sawdust).
· 6.4 Reference to other sections
See Section 7 for information on safe handling.
See Section 8 for information on personal protection equipment.
See Section 13 for disposal information.

SECTION 7: Handling and storage

· 7.1 Precautions for safe handling Keep receptacles tightly sealed.
· Information about fire - and explosion protection: No special measures required.
· 7.2 Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
· Storage:
· Requirements to be met by storerooms and receptacles: No special requirements.
· Information about storage in one common storage facility: Not required.
· Further information about storage conditions: Keep container tightly sealed.
· 7.3 Specific end use(s) No further relevant information available.

SECTION 8: Exposure controls/personal protection

· Additional information about design of technical facilities: No further data; see item 7.
· 8.1 Control parameters
· Ingredients with limit values that require monitoring at the workplace:
The product does not contain any relevant quantities of materials with critical values that have to be
monitored at the workplace.
· Additional information: The lists valid during the making were used as basis.
· 8.2 Exposure controls
· Personal protective equipment:
· General protective and hygienic measures:
Wash hands before breaks and at the end of work.
Keep away from foodstuffs, beverages and feed.
Immediately remove all soiled and contaminated clothing
Avoid contact with the eyes and skin.
· Respiratory protection: Not required.
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· Protection of hands:
The glove material has to be impermeable and resistant to the product/ the substance/ the preparation.

Protective gloves

· Material of gloves
Butyl rubber, BR
Nitrile rubber, NBR
The selection of the suitable gloves does not only depend on the material, but also on further marks of quality
and varies from manufacturer to manufacturer. As the product is a preparation of several substances, the
resistance of the glove material can not be calculated in advance and has therefore to be checked prior to the
application.
· Penetration time of glove material
Nitril: > 0,4 mm / 480 Min.
Butyl: > 0,7 mm / 480 Min.
The exact break trough time has to be found out by the manufacturer of the protective gloves and has to be
observed.
· Eye protection:
Goggles recommended during refilling

Tightly sealed goggles

SECTION 9: Physical and chemical properties

· 9.1 Information on basic physical and chemical properties
· General Information
· Appearance:
Form: Fluid
Colour: Colourless
· Odour: Characteristic
· Odour threshold: Not determined.
· pH-value at 20 °C: 4,2
· Change in condition
Melting point/Melting range: 0 °C
Boiling point/Boiling range: 100 °C
· Flash point: > 55 °C
· Flammability (solid, gaseous): Not applicable.
· Ignition temperature: > 200 °C
· Decomposition temperature: Not determined.
· Self-igniting: Product is not selfigniting.
· Danger of explosion: Product does not present an explosion hazard.
· Explosion limits:
Lower: Not determined.
Upper: Not determined.
· Vapour pressure at 20 °C: 23 hPa
· Density at 20 °C: 0,99 g/cm³
· Relative density Not determined.
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· Vapour density Not determined.

· Evaporation rate Not determined.
· Solubility in / Miscibility with
water: Fully miscible.
· Partition coefficient (n-octanol/water): Not determined.
· Viscosity:
Dynamic: Not determined.
Kinematic: Not determined.
· Solvent content:
Organic solvents: 0,0 %
Water: 83,5 %
VOC (EC) 0,00 %
· 9.2 Other information No further relevant information available.

SECTION 10: Stability and reactivity

· 10.1 Reactivity
· 10.2 Chemical stability
· Thermal decomposition / conditions to be avoided: No decomposition if used according to specifications.
· 10.3 Possibility of hazardous reactions No dangerous reactions known.
· 10.4 Conditions to avoid No further relevant information available.
· 10.5 Incompatible materials: No further relevant information available.
· 10.6 Hazardous decomposition products: No dangerous decomposition products known.

SECTION 11: Toxicological information

· 11.1 Information on toxicological effects
· Acute toxicity:
· LD/LC50 values relevant for classification:
7173-51-5 didecyldimethylammonium chloride
Oral LD50 84 mg/kg (rat)
· Primary irritant effect:
· on the skin: Irritant to skin and mucous membranes.
· on the eye: Irritating effect.
· Sensitization: No sensitizing effects known.
· Additional toxicological information:
The product shows the following dangers according to the calculation method of the General EU
Classification Guidelines for Preparations as issued in the latest version:
Irritant

SECTION 12: Ecological information

· 12.1 Toxicity
· Aquatic toxicity: No further relevant information available.
· 12.2 Persistence and degradability No further relevant information available.
· 12.3 Bioaccumulative potential No further relevant information available.
· 12.4 Mobility in soil No further relevant information available.
· Additional ecological information:
· General notes:
Water hazard class 1 (German Regulation) (Self-assessment): slightly hazardous for water
Do not allow undiluted product or large quantities of it to reach ground water, water course or sewage
system.
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· 12.5 Results of PBT and vPvB assessment
· PBT: Not applicable.
· vPvB: Not applicable.
· 12.6 Other adverse effects No further relevant information available.

SECTION 13: Disposal considerations

· 13.1 Waste treatment methods
· Recommendation
Must not be disposed together with household garbage. Do not allow product to reach sewage system.
· Uncleaned packaging:
· Recommendation: Disposal must be made according to official regulations.
· Recommended cleansing agents: Water, if necessary together with cleansing agents.

SECTION 14: Transport information

· 14.1 UN-Number
· ADR, IMDG, IATA UN1760
· 14.2 UN proper shipping name
· ADR 1760 CORROSIVE LIQUID, N.O.S.
(didecyldimethylammonium chloride)
· IMDG CORROSIVE LIQUID, N.O.S. (didecyldimethylammonium
chloride, Polymeric Biguanide Hydrochloride), MARINE
POLLUTANT
· IATA CORROSIVE LIQUID, N.O.S. (didecyldimethylammonium
chloride)
· 14.3 Transport hazard class(es)
· ADR

· Class 8 (C9) Corrosive substances.

· Label 8
· IMDG, IATA

· Class 8 Corrosive substances.

· Label 8
· 14.4 Packing group
· ADR, IMDG, IATA III
· 14.5 Environmental hazards: Product contains environmentally hazardous substances:
Polymeric Biguanide Hydrochloride
· Marine pollutant: Yes
· 14.6 Special precautions for user Warning: Corrosive substances.
· Danger code (Kemler): 80
· EMS Number: F-A,S-B
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· 14.7 Transport in bulk according to Annex II of

MARPOL73/78 and the IBC Code Not applicable.
· Transport/Additional information:
· ADR
· Limited quantities (LQ) 5L
· Excepted quantities (EQ) Code: E1
Maximum net quantity per inner packaging: 30 ml
Maximum net quantity per outer packaging: 1000 ml
· Transport category 3
· Tunnel restriction code E
· IMDG
· Limited quantities (LQ) 5L
· Excepted quantities (EQ) Code: E1
Maximum net quantity per inner packaging: 30 ml
Maximum net quantity per outer packaging: 1000 ml
· UN "Model Regulation": UN1760, CORROSIVE LIQUID, N.O.S.
(didecyldimethylammonium chloride), 8, III

SECTION 15: Regulatory information

· 15.1 Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture
No further relevant information available.
· 15.2 Chemical safety assessment: A Chemical Safety Assessment has not been carried out.

SECTION 16: Other information

This information is based on our present knowledge. However, this shall not constitute a guarantee for any
specific product features and shall not establish a legally valid contractual relationship.
· Relevant phrases
H302 Harmful if swallowed.
H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
H315 Causes skin irritation.
H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction.
H318 Causes serious eye damage.
H400 Very toxic to aquatic life.
H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
R22 Harmful if swallowed.
R34 Causes burns.
R38 Irritating to skin.
R41 Risk of serious damage to eyes.
R43 May cause sensitisation by skin contact.
R50/53 Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.
· Department issuing MSDS: Abteilung Produktsicherheit
· Contact: Herr Dr. Deppe
· Abbreviations and acronyms:
RID: Règlement international concernant le transport des marchandises dangereuses par chemin de fer (Regulations Concerning the
International Transport of Dangerous Goods by Rail)
IATA-DGR: Dangerous Goods Regulations by the "International Air Transport Association" (IATA)
ICAO: International Civil Aviation Organization
ICAO-TI: Technical Instructions by the "International Civil Aviation Organization" (ICAO)
ADR: Accord européen sur le transport des marchandises dangereuses par Route (European Agreement concerning the International
Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road)
IMDG: International Maritime Code for Dangerous Goods
IATA: International Air Transport Association
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GHS: Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals
EINECS: European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical Substances
ELINCS: European List of Notified Chemical Substances
CAS: Chemical Abstracts Service (division of the American Chemical Society)
VOC: Volatile Organic Compounds (USA, EU)
LC50: Lethal concentration, 50 percent
LD50: Lethal dose, 50 percent
Acute Tox. 4: Acute toxicity, Hazard Category 4
Skin Corr. 1B: Skin corrosion/irritation, Hazard Category 1B
Skin Irrit. 2: Skin corrosion/irritation, Hazard Category 2
Eye Dam. 1: Serious eye damage/eye irritation, Hazard Category 1
Skin Sens. 1: Sensitisation - Skin, Hazard Category 1
Aquatic Acute 1: Hazardous to the aquatic environment - AcuteHazard, Category 1
Aquatic Chronic 1: Hazardous to the aquatic environment - Chronic Hazard, Category 1
Aquatic Chronic 2: Hazardous to the aquatic environment - Chronic Hazard, Category 2
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