TECHNICAL INFORMATION



Click on the links below for technical information on the products in the F10 range

F10 Hand Decontaminants

For further information please look at the website of the manufacturers, Health and Hygiene, in South Africa

A summary of the uses of each product is available here


F10 HAND DECONTAMINANT PRODUCTS:

F10 Hand Scrub
F10 Antiseptic Hand Soap
F10 Hand Gel

Developed and Manufactured by:
Health and Hygiene (Pty)Ltd
P.O.Box 347
Sunninghill
2157
South Africa


ALL PRODUCTS BASED UPON F10 CORE ACTIVES (see here for more information on F10 core actives)


Performance and speed of kill of F10SC Veterinary Disinfectants

Micro- organism
Gram Positive bacteria: e.g. Staphylococcus aureus
> log2 reduction in 15 seconds
Gram Negative bacteria: e.g. Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Escherichia coli
> log2 reduction in 30 seconds
Fungi: e.g. Candida albicans
> log2 reduction in 30 seconds
Virus
proven virucidal performance

Testing standards

* South African Bureau of Standards complies with SABS 261, 1615
* South African Institute for Medical Research

Safety

Refer to proven safety claims of F10 Actives


Approvals

* SABS Mark 1828. Chemicals for use in the Food Industry approval to EU Standards

Material Safety Data Sheet

Product identification
Trade Name:
Product Use:
Chemical type:
F10 Hand Scrub
Hand washing and decontamination
Quaternary ammonium and Biguanidine compound, glycerine & lanolin
F10 Antiseptic Hand Soap
Hand washing and decontamination
Quaternary ammonium and Biguanidine compound, glycerine & lanolin
F10 Hand Gel
Hand decontamination
Quaternary ammonium, biguanidine and alcohol compound

Suppliers identification
Name:
Health and Hygiene (Pty)Ltd
Address: P.O.Box 347, Sunninghill, 2157, South Africa
Telephone No: 011 474 1668
Fax No: 011 474 1670

Hazardous ingredients
F10 Hand Scrub
F10 Antiseptic Hand Soap
F10 Hand Gel
Hazardous Ingredients
None
None
Ethyl alcohol
Percentage of weight
N/A
N/A
20%
LD50 of Material
> 5000 mg/kg
> 5000 mg/kg
> 2.5g/kg

Physical data

F10 Hand Scrub
F10 Antiseptic Hand Soap
F10 Hand Gel
Physical State
Liquid
Liquid
Liquid gel
Appearance and Colour
Pink
Yellow
Colourless
Boiling Point
110° C
110° C
95° C
Freezing point
-20° C
-20° C
-4° C
% Volatile (by weight)
Nil
Nil
20%
Solubility in water (20° C)
Soluble
Soluble
Soluble
pH
6 approx.
6 approx.
6 approx.
Specific gravity
1.045 @ 20° C
1.045 @ 20° C
0.98 @ 20° C

Fire and explosion data
Flammability: Non-Flammable

If Yes, Under Which Conditions: None

Reactivity data

F10 Hand Scrub
F10 Antiseptic Hand Soap
F10 Hand Gel
Chemical Stability
Stable
Stable
Stable
Incompatibility
If mixed with strong alkalis may neutralize or reduce disinfectant qualities
If mixed with strong alkalis may neutralize or reduce disinfectant qualities
Anionics and soaps
Hazardous Decomposition Products
None
None
None

Toxocological properties
Exposure Route
Degree of Hazard
Skin Contact
Low: No irritation to intact skin
Eye Contact
Low: Will cause irritation but not serious damage
Inhalation Acute
Low: No significant hazard
Inhalation Chronic
Low: No significant hazard
Ingestion
Low: Substantial Ingestion may cause irritation to mouth, throat and digestive tract

Preventative measures
Personal Protective Equipment: Not required

Eye Protection: N/A

Handling Procedures: Ensure good industrial hygiene

Storage Requirements: Store between 0° - 30° C in dry conditions away from sunlight

First aid measures
State of Caution: None


Inhalation: Non-toxic

Eye Contact: Rinse eyes with water. Seek medical advice if necessary

Ingestion: DO NOT induce vomiting. Give milk, or water to drink. Seek medical advice where necessary.