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 |