SAFETY DATA SHEET
PURELL® Hand Sanitizer Gel
Version Revision Date: MSDS Number: Date of last issue: 10.02.2015
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SECTION 1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Product name : PURELL® Hand Sanitizer Gel
Manufacturer or supplier's details
Company : GOJO Australasia Pty Ltd
Address : Suite 14A, Unit 1, Level 1
Lakes Business Park, 2B Lord Street
Botany NSW 2019
Telephone : +612 9016 3885
Emergency telephone number : 1800 634 340
Recommended use of the chemical and restrictions on use
Recommended use : Hand Sanitizer
Restrictions on use : This is a personal care or cosmetic product that is safe for con-
sumers and other users under normal and reasonably foresee-
able use. Cosmetics and consumer products, specifically de-
fined by regulations around the world, are exempt from the
requirement of an SDS for the consumer. While this material is
not considered hazardous, this SDS contains valuable informa-
tion critical to the safe handling and proper use of the product
for industrial workplace conditions as well as unusual and unin-
tended exposures such as large spills. This SDS should be
retained and available for employees and other users of this
product. For specific intended-use guidance, please refer to the
information provided on the package or instruction sheet.
SECTION 2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
GHS Classification
Flammable liquids : Category 3
Serious eye damage/eye irri- : Category 2A
tation
GHS Label element
Hazard pictograms :
Signal word : Warning
Hazard statements : H226 Flammable liquid and vapour.
H319 Causes serious eye irritation.
Precautionary statements : Prevention:
P210 Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. -
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No smoking.
P233 Keep container tightly closed.
P241 Use explosion-proof electrical/ ventilating/ lighting/
equipment.
P242 Use only non-sparking tools.
P243 Take precautionary measures against static discharge.
P280 W ear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protec-
tion/ face protection.
Response:
P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/ 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.
P337 + P313 If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/ at-
tention.
Storage:
P403 + P235 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.
Disposal:
P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste
disposal plant.
Other hazards which do not result in classification
Vapours may form explosive mixture with air.
SECTION 3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Substance / Mixture : Mixture
Hazardous components
Chemical Name CAS-No. Concentration (%)
Ethanol 64-17-5 >= 60 - <= 100
Propan-2-ol 67-63-0 < 10
SECTION 4. FIRST AID MEASURES
General advice : In the case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical ad-
vice immediately.
When symptoms persist or in all cases of doubt seek medical
advice.
If inhaled : If inhaled, remove to fresh air.
Get medical attention if symptoms occur.
In case of skin contact : Wash with water and soap as a precaution.
Get medical attention if symptoms occur.
In case of eye contact : In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with plenty of water
for at least 15 minutes.
If easy to do, remove contact lens, if worn.
Get medical attention.
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If swallowed : If swallowed, DO NOT induce vomiting.
Get medical attention if symptoms occur.
Rinse mouth thoroughly with water.
Most important symptoms : Causes serious eye irritation.
and effects, both acute and
delayed
Protection of first-aiders : First Aid responders should pay attention to self-protection,
and use the recommended personal protective equipment
when the potential for exposure exists.
Notes to physician : Treat symptomatically and supportively.
SECTION 5. FIREFIGHTING MEASURES
Suitable extinguishing media : Water spray
Alcohol-resistant foam
Dry chemical
Carbon dioxide (CO2)
Unsuitable extinguishing : High volume water jet
media
Specific hazards during fire- : Do not use a solid water stream as it may scatter and spread
fighting fire.
Flash back possible over considerable distance.
Vapours may form explosive mixtures with air.
Exposure to combustion products may be a hazard to health.
Hazardous combustion prod- : Carbon oxides
ucts
Specific extinguishing me- : Use extinguishing measures that are appropriate to local cir-
thods cumstances and the surrounding environment.
Use water spray to cool unopened containers.
Remove undamaged containers from fire area if it is safe to do
so.
Evacuate area.
Special protective equipment : In the event of fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus.
for firefighters Use personal protective equipment.
Hazchem Code : •3Y
SECTION 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal precautions, protec- : Remove all sources of ignition.
tive equipment and emer- Use personal protective equipment.
gency procedures Follow safe handling advice and personal protective equip-
ment recommendations.
Environmental precautions : Discharge into the environment must be avoided.
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Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so.
Prevent spreading over a wide area (e.g. by containment or oil
barriers).
Retain and dispose of contaminated wash water.
Local authorities should be advised if significant spillages
cannot be contained.
Methods and materials for : Non-sparking tools should be used.
containment and cleaning up Soak up with inert absorbent material.
Suppress (knock down) gases/vapours/mists with a water
spray jet.
For large spills, provide dyking or other appropriate contain-
ment to keep material from spreading. If dyked material can
be pumped, store recovered material in appropriate container.
Clean up remaining materials from spill with suitable absor-
bent.
Local or national regulations may apply to releases and dis-
posal of this material, as well as those materials and items
employed in the cleanup of releases. You will need to deter-
mine which regulations are applicable.
Sections 13 and 15 of this SDS provide information regarding
certain local or national requirements.
SECTION 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Technical measures : See Engineering measures under EXPOSURE
CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION section.
Local/Total ventilation : Use with local exhaust ventilation.
Use only in an area equipped with explosion proof exhaust
ventilation.
Advice on safe handling : Avoid inhalation of vapour or mist.
Do not swallow.
Do not get in eyes.
Avoid prolonged or repeated contact with skin.
Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety
practice.
Non-sparking tools should be used.
Keep container tightly closed.
Keep away from heat and sources of ignition.
Take precautionary measures against static discharges.
Take care to prevent spills, waste and minimize release to the
environment.
Hygiene measures : Ensure that eye flushing systems and safety showers are
located close to the working place.
When using do not eat, drink or smoke.
Wash contaminated clothing before re-use.
Conditions for safe storage : Keep in properly labelled containers.
Keep tightly closed.
Keep in a cool, well-ventilated place.
Store in accordance with the particular national regulations.
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Keep away from heat and sources of ignition.
Materials to avoid : Do not store with the following product types:
Self-reactive substances and mixtures
Organic peroxides
Oxidizing agents
Flammable gases
Pyrophoric liquids
Pyrophoric solids
Self-heating substances and mixtures
Poisonous gases
Explosives
SECTION 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Components with workplace control parameters
Components CAS-No. Value type Control parame- Basis
(Form of ters / Permissible
exposure) concentration
Ethanol 64-17-5 TWA 1,000 ppm AU OEL
1,880 mg/m3
STEL 1,000 ppm ACGIH
Propan-2-ol 67-63-0 TWA 400 ppm AU OEL
983 mg/m3
STEL 500 ppm AU OEL
1,230 mg/m3
TWA 200 ppm ACGIH
STEL 400 ppm ACGIH
Biological occupational exposure limits
Components CAS-No. Control Biological Sam- Permissible Basis
parameters specimen pling concentra-
time tion
Propan-2-ol 67-63-0 Acetone Urine End of 40 mg/l ACGIH
shift at BEI
end of
work-
week
Engineering measures : Minimize workplace exposure concentrations.
Use only in an area equipped with explosion proof exhaust
ventilation.
Use with local exhaust ventilation.
Personal protective equipment
Respiratory protection : Use respiratory protection unless adequate local exhaust
ventilation is provided or exposure assessment demonstrates
that exposures are within recommended exposure guidelines.
Filter type : Organic vapour type
Hand protection
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Material : Impervious gloves
Material : Flame retardant gloves
Remarks : Choose gloves to protect hands against chemicals depending
on the concentration and quantity of the hazardous sub-
stance and specific to place of work. Breakthrough time is not
determined for the product. Change gloves often! For special
applications, we recommend clarifying the resistance to
chemicals of the aforementioned protective gloves with the
glove manufacturer. W ash hands before breaks and at the
end of workday.
Eye protection : Wear the following personal protective equipment:
Safety goggles
Skin and body protection : Select appropriate protective clothing based on chemical
resistance data and an assessment of the local exposure
potential.
Wear the following personal protective equipment:
Flame retardant antistatic protective clothing.
Skin contact must be avoided by using impervious protective
clothing (gloves, aprons, boots, etc).
SECTION 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance : gel
Colour : clear, Colorless to pale yellow
Odour : alcohol-like
Odour Threshold : No data available
pH : 6.5 - 8.5
Melting point/freezing point : No data available
Initial boiling point and boiling : No data available
range
Flash point : 23.7 °C
Evaporation rate : No data available
Flammability (solid, gas) : Not applicable
Upper explosion limit : No data available
Lower explosion limit : No data available
Vapour pressure : No data available
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Relative vapour density : No data available
Density : 0.8810 g/cm3
Solubility(ies)
Water solubility : soluble
Partition coefficient: n- : Not applicable
octanol/water
Auto-ignition temperature : No data available
Decomposition temperature : The substance or mixture is not classified self-reactive.
Viscosity
Viscosity, kinematic : 3,500 - 23,000 mm2/s (20.00 °C)
Explosive properties : Not explosive
Oxidizing properties : The substance or mixture is not classified as oxidizing.
SECTION 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Reactivity : Not classified as a reactivity hazard.
Chemical stability : Stable under normal conditions.
Possibility of hazardous reac- : Flammable liquid and vapour.
tions Vapours may form explosive mixture with air.
Can react with strong oxidizing agents.
Conditions to avoid : Heat, flames and sparks.
Incompatible materials : Oxidizing agents
Hazardous decomposition : No hazardous decomposition products are known.
products
SECTION 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Exposure routes : Inhalation
Skin contact
Ingestion
Eye contact
Acute toxicity
Not classified based on available information.
Components:
Ethanol:
Acute oral toxicity : LD50 (Rat): > 5,000 mg/kg
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Acute inhalation toxicity : LC50 (Rat): 124.7 mg/l
Exposure time: 4 h
Test atmosphere: vapour
Propan-2-ol:
Acute oral toxicity : LD50 (Rat): > 5,000 mg/kg
Acute inhalation toxicity : LC50 (Rat): 72.6 mg/l
Exposure time: 4 h
Test atmosphere: vapour
Acute dermal toxicity : LD50 (Rat): > 5,000 mg/kg
Skin corrosion/irritation
Not classified based on available information.
Product:
Result: No skin irritation
Components:
Ethanol:
Species: Rabbit
Method: OECD Test Guideline 404
Result: No skin irritation
Propan-2-ol:
Species: Rabbit
Result: No skin irritation
Serious eye damage/eye irritation
Causes serious eye irritation.
Components:
Ethanol:
Species: Rabbit
Result: Irritation to eyes, reversing within 21 days
Method: OECD Test Guideline 405
Propan-2-ol:
Species: Rabbit
Result: Irritation to eyes, reversing within 21 days
Respiratory or skin sensitisation
Skin sensitisation: Not classified based on available information.
Respiratory sensitisation: Not classified based on available information.
Product:
Assessment: Does not cause skin sensitisation.
Components:
Ethanol:
Test Type: Local lymph node assay (LLNA)
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Exposure routes: Skin contact
Species: Mouse
Result: negative
Propan-2-ol:
Test Type: Buehler Test
Exposure routes: Skin contact
Species: Guinea pig
Method: OECD Test Guideline 406
Result: negative
Chronic toxicity
Germ cell mutagenicity
Not classified based on available information.
Components:
Ethanol:
Genotoxicity in vitro : Test Type: In vitro mammalian cell gene mutation test
Result: negative
Genotoxicity in vivo : Test Type: Rodent dominant lethal test (germ cell) (in vivo)
Species: Mouse
Application Route: Ingestion
Result: negative
Propan-2-ol:
Genotoxicity in vitro : Test Type: Bacterial reverse mutation assay (AMES)
Result: negative
Genotoxicity in vivo : Test Type: Mammalian erythrocyte micronucleus test (in vivo
cytogenetic assay)
Species: Mouse
Application Route: Intraperitoneal injection
Result: negative
Carcinogenicity
Not classified based on available information.
Components:
Propan-2-ol:
Species: Rat
Application Route: inhalation (vapour)
Exposure time: 104 weeks
Method: OECD Test Guideline 451
Result: negative
Reproductive toxicity
Not classified based on available information.
Components:
Ethanol:
Effects on fertility : Test Type: Two-generation reproduction toxicity study
Species: Mouse
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Application Route: Ingestion
Method: OECD Test Guideline 416
Result: negative
Propan-2-ol:
Effects on fertility : Test Type: Two-generation reproduction toxicity study
Species: Rat
Application Route: Ingestion
Result: negative
Effects on foetal develop- : Test Type: Embryo-foetal development
ment Species: Rat
Application Route: Ingestion
Result: negative
STOT - single exposure
Not classified based on available information.
Components:
Propan-2-ol:
Assessment: May cause drowsiness or dizziness.
STOT - repeated exposure
Not classified based on available information.
Repeated dose toxicity
Components:
Ethanol:
Species: Rat
NOAEL: 2,400 mg/kg
Application Route: Ingestion
Exposure time: 2 y
Propan-2-ol:
Species: Rat
NOAEL: 5000 ppm
Application Route: inhalation (vapour)
Exposure time: 104 w
Method: OECD Test Guideline 413
Aspiration toxicity
Not classified based on available information.
SECTION 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Ecotoxicity
Components:
Ethanol:
Toxicity to fish : LC50 (Pimephales promelas (fathead minnow)): > 1,000 mg/l
Exposure time: 96 h
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Toxicity to daphnia and other : EC50 (Daphnia magna (Water flea)): > 1,000 mg/l
aquatic invertebrates Exposure time: 48 h
Toxicity to algae : EC50 (Chlorella vulgaris (Fresh water algae)): 275 mg/l
Exposure time: 72 h
Method: OECD Test Guideline 201
Toxicity to daphnia and other : NOEC (Daphnia magna (Water flea)): 9.6 mg/l
aquatic invertebrates (Chron- Exposure time: 9 d
ic toxicity)
Toxicity to bacteria : EC50 (Photobacterium phosphoreum): 32.1 mg/l
Exposure time: 0.25 h
Propan-2-ol:
Toxicity to fish : LC50 (Pimephales promelas (fathead minnow)): 10,000 mg/l
Exposure time: 96 h
Toxicity to daphnia and other : EC50 (Daphnia magna (Water flea)): > 10,000 mg/l
aquatic invertebrates Exposure time: 24 h
Toxicity to algae : ErC50 (Scenedesmus quadricauda (Green algae)): > 1,800
mg/l
Exposure time: 8 d
Toxicity to bacteria : EC50 (Pseudomonas putida): > 1,050 mg/l
Exposure time: 16 h
Persistence and degradability
Product:
Biodegradability : Result: Readily biodegradable
Components:
Ethanol:
Biodegradability : Result: Readily biodegradable
Biodegradation: 84 %
Exposure time: 20 d
Propan-2-ol:
Biodegradability : Result: rapidly degradable
Bioaccumulative potential
Components:
Ethanol:
Partition coefficient: n- : log Pow: -0.35
octanol/water
Propan-2-ol:
Partition coefficient: n- : log Pow: 0.05
octanol/water
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Mobility in soil
No data available
Other adverse effects
No data available
SECTION 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Disposal methods
Waste from residues : Dispose of in accordance with local regulations.
Contaminated packaging : Dispose of as unused product.
Empty containers should be taken to an approved waste han-
dling site for recycling or disposal.
Do not burn, or use a cutting torch on, the empty drum.
SECTION 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
International Regulation
UNRTDG
UN number : UN 1987
Proper shipping name : ALCOHOLS, N.O.S.
(Ethanol, Propan-2-ol)
Class : 3
Packing group : III
Labels : 3
IATA-DGR
UN/ID No. : UN 1987
Proper shipping name : Alcohols, n.o.s.
(Ethanol, Propan-2-ol)
Class : 3
Packing group : III
Labels : Flammable Liquids
Packing instruction (cargo : 366
aircraft)
Packing instruction (passen- : 355
ger aircraft)
IMDG-Code
UN number : UN 1987
Proper shipping name : ALCOHOLS, N.O.S.
(Ethanol, Propan-2-ol)
Class : 3
Packing group : III
Labels : 3
EmS Code : F-E, S-D
Marine pollutant : no
Transport in bulk according to Annex II of MARPOL 73/78 and the IBC Code
Not applicable for product as supplied.
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National Regulations
ADG
UN number : UN 1987
Proper shipping name : ALCOHOLS, N.O.S.
(Ethanol, Propan-2-ol)
Class : 3
Packing group : III
Labels : 3
Hazchem Code : •3Y
SECTION 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mix-
ture
Standard for the Uniform : No poison schedule number allocated
Scheduling of Medicines and
Poisons
Prohibition/Licensing Requirements : There is no applicable prohibition or
notification/licensing requirements,
including for carcinogens under
Commonwealth, State or Territory
legislation.
The components of this product are reported in the following inventories:
REACH : All ingredients (pre-)registered or exempt.
TSCA : All chemical substances in this material are included on or
exempted from listing on the TSCA Inventory of Chemical
Substances.
DSL : All chemical substances in this product comply with the CEPA
1999 and NSNR and are on or exempt from listing on the
Canadian Domestic Substances List (DSL).
AICS : All ingredients listed or exempt.
Inventories
AICS (Australia), DSL (Canada), IECSC (China), REACH (European Union), ENCS (Japan),
ISHL (Japan), KECI (Korea), NZIoC (New Zealand), PICCS (Philippines), NECSI (Taiwan), TSCA
(USA)
SECTION 16. OTHER INFORMATION
Further information
Sources of key data used to : Internal technical data, data from raw material SDSs, OECD
compile the Safety Data eChem Portal search results and European Chemicals Agen-
Sheet cy, [Link]
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Full text of other abbreviations
ACGIH : USA. ACGIH Threshold Limit Values (TLV)
ACGIH BEI : ACGIH - Biological Exposure Indices (BEI)
AU OEL : Australia. W orkplace Exposure Standards for Airborne Con-
taminants.
ACGIH / TW A : 8-hour, time-weighted average
ACGIH / STEL : Short-term exposure limit
AU OEL / TWA : Exposure standard - time weighted average
AU OEL / STEL : Exposure standard - short term exposure limit
The information provided in this Safety Data Sheet is correct to the best of our knowledge, in-
formation and belief at the date of its publication. The information is designed only as a guid-
ance for safe handling, use, processing, storage, transportation, disposal and release and shall
not be considered a warranty or quality specification of any type. The information pro- vided
relates only to the specific material identified at the top of this SDS and may not be valid when
the SDS material is used in combination with any other materials or in any process, un- less
specified in the text. Material users should review the information and recommendations
in the specific context of their intended manner of handling, use, processing and storage, in-
cluding an assessment of the appropriateness of the SDS material in the user’s end product, if
applicable.
AU / EN
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