S A F E T Y D A T A S H E E T
acc. to 91/155/EEG
Product Econoclean100/200/100-C/200-C
Productcode :100/200/100-C/200-C Date : 01.02.2000
1. Name of product and company
- Product details :
- Econoclean 100/200/100-C/200-C Cleaning Compound for Extrusion equipment
- Information on manufacturer / supplier :
Address, telephone :
Engineering Chemicals B.V.
Van Andelstraat 7
4651 TA Steenbergen
The Netherlands
Telephone : +31 (0) 167 566984
Telefax : +31 (0) 167 561118
E-mail : e-chem@e-chem.nl
- Informing departments : Export, Sales
- Emergency information : C.L.M. Krebbekx
2. Composition / Information on components
- Chemical characterization: Cleaning compound with a combined chemical / soft-
polishing and mechanical action (100-c/200-c:
concentrate, 0/200: ready-to-use blend).
- Dangerous components : None.
Description : - CAS-No:- Type:- Value:-
3. Possible hazards
- Description of hazard None.
- Special Information of particular dangers for man and evironment : None
4. First aid messures
- After inhaling None.
- After skin contact If molten polymer is involved, rinse with plenty of water and
seek medical aid.
- After eye contact If molten polymer is involved, rinse with plenty of water and
seek medical aid.
- After swallowing No negative health effects to be expected upon swallowing the
resin.
- Information for doctor -
5. Fire fighting messures
- Suitable extinguishing agents: - Dry chemicals.
- Water fog.
- For safety reasons unsuitable extinguishing agents : None.
- Special hazards caused by the material, the preparation itself, its products
of combustion or emerging gases : As with any
polymer product, incomplete combustion may release
carbon monoxide.
- Special protective equipment : None.
- Additional information : -
6. Measures for accidental release
- Person related precautions In molten form: Avoid skin-or eye-contact,
remove source of fire, then ventilate room.
- Environment related precautions As with processing and removal of thermoplastics.
- Methods for cleaning / collecting As thermoplastic residue.
7. Handling and storage
- Handling: Can be handled as thermoplastic resin.
- Storage: Store in a dry, normally ventilated area.
- Shelflife: At least 24 months / 10 to 24oC.
8. Exposure restrictions and personal protective equipment
- In general: During cleaning procedure, do not approach or touch the nozzle. Polymer
residue should be cooled off before removal.
- Information on design of technical systems : Not applicable.
- Components with limits that need to be observed at the workplace
Description:- CAS-No : - Type:- Value:-
- Personal protective equipment:
- Breathing protection: None required.
- Hand protection: As normally required when working with molten polymers.
- Eye protection: Safety glasses as normally required when working with
molten polymers.
- Body protection: None required
9. Phisical and chemical properties
Form : Plastic pellets.
Colour : Mixture of off-white, gray and yellow shades.
Smell : Odorless.
PH value : n.a.
Boiling point / boiling range : n.a.
Flash point : n.a.
Self-inflammability : None.
Danger of explosion
- Lower explosion limit : n.a.
- Upper explosion limit : n.a.
Fire supporting features : Will burn like thermoplastic.
Vapour pressure : n.a.
Bulkdensity : 1,2 gr/cm3 for concentrates
: 0,658 gr/cm3 for ready-for-use
Water solubility : Not soluble.
Fat solubility : n.a.
Distribution coëfficient : n.a.
Viscosity : n.a.
Additional information : None.
10. Stability and reactivity
- Thermal decomposition : Stable until melting point
Melting point 100 and 100-C: 80oC - 120 oC
200 and 200-C: 100oC - 140oC
- Materials to be avoided : None.
- Dangerous substances produced by decomposition : None.
11. Toxicological information
- General information on toxicity : Econoclean cleaning compound does not contain any
dangerous components. All components are qualified
as Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) by FDA.
- Primary irritant effects :
- On skin : None (in its pellet form)
- On eyes : None (in its pellet form)
- By inhalation : None (in its pellet form)
- Additional information: In its molten form : see # 8
12. Ecological information
The components of which Econoclean is formulated all have the FDA qualification GRAS
(Generally Recognized As Safe).
13. Advises for disposal
- Product : Taking local authority regulations into account, may be
landfilled or incinerated with household wastes.
- Uncleaned packagings : Ditto.
14. Information on transport
- Land transport (acc. to ADR/RID and GGVS/GGVE):
ADR/RID/GGVS/GGVE-class :
Number/letter :
UN-number :
Technical description :
Marking : Non-dangerous goods
- Ship transport (acc. to IMDG/GGV Sea) :
IMDG/GGV sea class :
Page :
UN number :
EMS number :
MFAG board number :
Marine pollutant :
Technical description :
Marking : Non-dangerous goods
- Air transport (acc. to ICAO-TI and IATA-DGR):
ICAO/IATA class :
UN-number :
Technical description :
Marking : Non-dangerous goods
15. Regulations
- Marking acc. to EC-regulations : None
- Hazard symbol: -
- R. phrases : -
- S.phrases : -
- Special markings : None
16. Other information
The information in this Safety Data Sheet is based on our present knowledge.
However, it does not represent a guarantee for any specific product features and
does not establish acontractual relationship.
- Departments issuing data sheet: Export, Sales
- Contact person: F. Pennings.