SAFETY DATA SHEET

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Section - 1PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION

Product name : Sunlight Hand Dishwashing Liquid – Original

- Citrus Burst
- Anti-bacterial
- Sparkling Grapefruit

Recommended use : Household detergent

Supplier : Unilever South Africa (Pty) Ltd

Address : 15 Nollsworth Crescent La Lucia, 4051

Emergency telephone number : 031 570 2223 / +27 31 570 2223

Fax No. : 031 570 3042 / +27 31 570 3042

Section 2 - COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON COMPONENTS

Substance / preparation : Preparation

Chemical nature : A solution in water

Hazardous components :-
Chemical Name CAS No. Concentration EC symbols & risk phrases
Ethanol 64-17-5 2.2 – 2.5 % F; R11
Other ingredients either reacted (not in free form), or not listed, or below EC regulated limits.

Section 3 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

Classification
Dangerous goods : Not classified as dangerous goods
Risk Symbols : None applicable
Risk Phrases : None applicable

Physical/chemical hazards : No significant hazard.

Human health hazard : May cause some irritation.

Environmental health hazard : No significant hazard.

Section 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES

Eye contact : Rinse with plenty of water.

Skin contact : Rinse with water.

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Ingestion : Wash out mouth with water. Do not induce vomiting. Administer

300 ml of water or milk to dilute stomach contents.

Section 5 - FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES

The product is not flammable or combustible.

Suitable extinguishing media : All media required to fight surrounding fire.

Special protective equipment : Normal bunker gear.

Specific hazards : Irritating and toxic fumes may liberated be when breakdown occurs
in large fires.

Section 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Personal precautions : Avoid contact with eyes.

Environmental precautions : Avoid run-off of undiluted material into water courses.

Methods for cleaning up : Small quantities - Dilute with water and allow to soak away.
Large quantities – Collect and dispose as ordinary waste.

Section 7 - HANDLING AND STORAGE

Safe handling advice : No special precautions required.

Storage conditions : No special precautions required.

Section 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROL/PERSONAL PROTECTION

Personal protective equipment :-

Eye protection : Safety goggles or face shield when handling large quantities.
Skin and body protection : No special requirements.

Protective measures : Avoid splashes that may cause contact with eyes.

Section 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Physical state : Clear viscous liquid

Colour : Coloured, Original - green
Citrus Burst – yellow
Anti-bacterial – orange
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Sparkling Grapefruit - red.
Odour : Perfumed

Initial boiling point : > 100 deg. C

Flash point : Not applicable.
pH : 3.7 – 6.0
Specific gravity : 1.03
Viscosity : 600 - 1000 mPa.s/25oC/106s-1
Water solubility : Soluble

Section 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Conditions to avoid : Stable under ordinary conditions of use and storage.

Materials to avoid : No special precautions required.

Hazardous decomposition products : Irritating and toxic fumes in large fires.

Hazardous polymerisation : Will not occur.

Section 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Acute oral toxicity : Ingredients not listed, or below EC regulated limits.

Acute dermal toxicity : Ingredients not listed, or below EC regulated limits.

Eye irritation : Ingredients not listed, or below EC regulated limits.

Skin irritation : Ingredients not listed, or below EC regulated limits.

Carcinogen : Ingredients not listed, or below EC regulated limits.

Section 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Persistence / degradability : All active ingredients are readily biodegradable.

Ecotoxicity : No information found.

Section 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Product : Dispose as ordinary waste.

Containers : May be land filled.

Contaminated packaging : Dispose as ordinary waste.

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Section 14 - TRANSPORT INFORMATION

Road and rail transport : Not classified as dangerous goods.

Sea transport (IMDG) : Not classified as dangerous goods.

Air transport (IATA) : Not classified as dangerous goods.

Section 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION

National legislation (South Africa) : Occupational Health And Safety Act, Act 85 of 1995 – Regulations
for hazardous chemical substances.

Other regulations
Hazard Symbols : None required
Risk phrases : None required
Safety phrases : None required

Section 16 - OTHER INFORMATION

16.1 This Safety Data Sheet has been prepared using data supplied by the manufacturers of the ingredients and
summarises our best knowledge, at the date of issue, and of the health and safety information of the product and
how to safely handle and use the product in the workplace. Since Unilever South Africa Home & Personal Care
(Pty) Ltd cannot anticipate or control the conditions under which the product may be used, each user must prior
to usage, review this Safety Data Sheet in the context of how the user intends to handle and use the product in
the workplace. If clarification or further information is needed to ensure that an appropriate risk assessment can
be made, the user should contact Unilever South Africa Home & Personal Care (Pty) Ltd.

16.2 Original : December 2006

Revised :

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