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COSHH Assessment — Carplan Demon Shine (Spray-on vehicle polish)

Ref Revision Issue Date Next Review Assessor Approved By
COSHH_02 2 1 June 2026 1 June 2027 Sean Ashton Aaron Mason, Director

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Van-pack inclusion

This substance is carried in the field van packs. The Van Packs operative-facing site holds a synchronised copy.

1. Product identification
Product name Carplan Demon Shine (Spray-on vehicle polish)
Supplier Tetrosyl Ltd (Carplan brand)
Active ingredients / CAS Silicone emulsion + surfactants
CAS: Mixture — see SDS
Physical form Liquid spray
Appearance / odour White/off-white liquid, fragrance
Use Exterior vehicle polish — applied by spray on damp vehicle surface

2. Hazard classification

Overall classification: Not classified as hazardous under CLP

Signal word: Not required — product not classified.

Hazard statements (H-codes)

Code Statement
EUH208 Contains (allergen). May produce an allergic reaction.

Precautionary statements (key P-codes)

Code Statement
P102 Keep out of reach of children.
P264 Wash thoroughly after handling.

GHS pictograms

No GHS pictograms apply — product not classified as hazardous.

3. Persons at risk

  • Vehicle maintenance staff
  • Fleet detailing operatives

4. Routes of exposure

  • Inhalation: Low — minimal mist when used as directed
  • Skin contact: Low — may cause mild irritation with prolonged contact
  • Eye contact: Mild irritation on direct contact
  • Ingestion: Unlikely in normal use

5. Workplace exposure limits (HSE EH40/2005)

No UK Workplace Exposure Limits (HSE EH40/2005) assigned to this product or its constituents.

6. Control measures — hierarchy of controls

Elimination / substitution: Evaluated where practicable — see Section 12.

Engineering controls:

  • Use in well-ventilated areas (outdoors preferred)

Administrative controls:

  • Apply to cool surface only
  • Avoid glass/windscreens

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE):

  • Nitrile gloves
  • Safety glasses if overhead application

7. Storage
Temperature 5–25 °C
Location Dry store
Avoid Frost, direct sunlight
Container Original trigger-spray container

8. Emergency procedures

First aid

Route Action
Eyes Rinse with water for 15 minutes. Seek medical advice if irritation persists.
Skin Wash with soap and water.
Inhalation Move to fresh air.
Ingestion Rinse mouth. Do not induce vomiting. Seek medical advice.

Spillage

Wipe up with absorbent material. Rinse area with water.

Emergency contacts

  • Emergency services: 999
  • NHS non-emergency: 111
  • AMWS supervisor: Jason May
  • HSQE support: Sean Ashton (Onyx Operations)

9. Waste disposal

Empty container may be recycled. Residual product: non-hazardous waste stream.

10. Risk rating

Before controls With controls
Low Minimal

Risk rating methodology: Severity × Likelihood = Risk (S × L = R). See POL_HSQE_21 — Risk Assessment for the full scoring matrix.

11. Training requirements

  • Product handling and application

12. Monitoring and review

  • Annual COSHH review

13. References

Assessment approved by: Aaron Mason, Director · 1 June 2026

This assessment must be reviewed annually or when circumstances change — whichever is sooner.