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Cleaning Agents Essential Ecological Requirements

All the cleaning agents used for the project shall be bio-degradable environment friendly so that it does not cause any harm to workers, passengers & the objects for which it is used. It shall follow all the mandatory International & National standards of chemicals. Some of the specifications for various types of cleaning agents those are required for this project are given below

 

Essential Ecological Requirements for All the Cleaning Agents

  • Shall have excellent biodegradability.
  • Should exceed International Detergent Legislation.
  • Should be Phosphate free. Should comply with the voluntary ban of APEO by all leading international Chemical industries.
  • Shall follow declaration according recommendation 89/542/EEC.
  • Should not be a combustible liquid according to the regulations governing combustible liquids.

 

Essential Specifications / Requirements for each type of Cleaning Agents

 

i) Floor Cleaning Agent
Composition
Anionic and nonionic surfactants, coloring agents, auxiliary agents, perfume, pH value of dilution: 7, Odour: Fruity

Solidification point <0 ‘C
Flash point No flash point up to 100C
Relative density (20’C) 1.016 g/cm3
Solubility (20’C) miscible in water
Viscosity (20’C) 19 sec DIN-Cup 3mm

         
Properties
Should be a high-grade damp mopping product, free from wax and solvents. Should not be sensitive to water hardness and should be mild to the skin. It should provide excellent cleaning, retains the shine and does not damage emulsion films.

Dilution Rate
Should not exceed  1 : 100.

 

ii) Deodorant

Hazard Rating:         Health: 1        Fire: 0             Reactivity: 0

Hazardous components
CAS No.
%
PEL
TWA
Nonionic surfactant 6036-19-5
5-20
No
No
Fragrance Proprietary
1-5
No
No

 

PEL = OSHA 8 hour average in air
TWA = ACGIH 8 hour average in air

Physical Data

Appearance Clear yellow liquid, citrus fragrance
Solubility in water Mixes with water in all proportions
pH 3.5 – 5.5 (at 100%)
Initial Boiling Point >212 deg F/100 deg C
Specific Gravity 1.020 @ 60 deg F/20 deg C

Dilution Rate Should not exceed  1 : 100

 

 

iii) Toilet Cleaning agent

Hazard Rating:         Health: 1        Fire: 1             Reactivity: 0

 

Hazardous components
CAS No.
%
PEL
TWA
Propylene glycol n – proply ether 1569-01-3
5-20
No
No
Nonionic and Anionic surfactants mixture  
5-20
No
No

 

PEL = OSHA 8 hour average in air
TWA = ACGIH 8 hour average in air

Physical Data

Appearance Clear orange-red liquid, lemon fragrance
Solubility in water Mixes with water in all proportions
pH 9.6 – 10.8 (at 100%)
Initial Boiling Point 212 deg F / 100 deg C
Specific Gravity 1.040 @ 68 deg F / 20 deg C
Dilution Rate Should not exceed  1 : 100

 

 

iv) Glass Cleaning agent

Hazard Rating:                     Health – 2      Fire – 2           Reactivity – 0

 

Hazardous components
%
PEL
TWA
2 – Propanol (Isopropyl alcohol, IPA)67-63-0* ACGIH STEL = 1230
9
980
985*
Butoxyethanol (Skin) 111-76-2
12
240
121

 

This product contains no other components considered hazardous according to the criteria of 29 CRF 1910.1200

STEL = 15 Minute Average
PEL = OSHA 8 Hour Average in Air
TWA = ACGIH 8 Hour Average
C = Ceiling Limit in Air, Do Not Exceed

Physical Data

Appearance Clear blue liquid, alcohol odour
Solubility in water Mixes with water in all proportions
pH 11.0 (100%); 10.9 (10%)
Initial Boiling Point 212 deg F
Specific Gravity 0.98 – 0.99
Dilution Rate Should not exceed  1 : 100

 

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