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COSHH Assessment — Traffic Film Remover (Orbit — Würth)

Ref Revision Issue Date Next Review Assessor Approved By
COSHH_10 2 1 June 2026 1 June 2027 Sean Ashton Aaron Mason, Director

Key references

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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 Traffic Film Remover (Orbit — Würth)
Supplier Würth UK Ltd
Active ingredients / CAS Alkaline cleaner — contains sodium hydroxide + anionic surfactants
CAS: 1310-73-2 (NaOH)
Physical form Liquid concentrate
Appearance / odour Clear/pale-coloured liquid
Use Exterior vehicle pre-wash for removal of road film

2. Hazard classification

Overall classification: Skin Corrosive Cat 1B, Eye Damage Cat 1

Signal word: Danger

Hazard statements (H-codes)

Code Statement
H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.

Precautionary statements (key P-codes)

Code Statement
P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
P264 Wash thoroughly after handling.
P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
P301+330+331 IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
P303+361+353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water.
P305+351+338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTRE or doctor/physician.
P405 Store locked up.
P501 Dispose of contents/container to an authorised waste contractor in accordance with local regulations.

GHS pictograms

  • GHS05 — Corrosive

3. Persons at risk

  • Vehicle-cleaning operatives

4. Routes of exposure

  • Inhalation: Mist irritates respiratory tract
  • Skin contact: Severe burns
  • Eye contact: Severe damage — irreversible possible
  • Ingestion: Severe corrosive effects

5. Workplace exposure limits (HSE EH40/2005)

Substance 8-hr TWA 15-min STEL
Sodium hydroxide (mist) 2 mg/m³ (15-min STEL) —

6. Control measures — hierarchy of controls

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

Engineering controls:

  • Use in designated wash bay with bund
  • Eyewash station within 10 m
  • Pressure washer with fan nozzle to reduce splash-back

Administrative controls:

  • Always dilute per instructions — never use neat
  • Never mix with acids or other chemicals

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE):

  • Nitrile or PVC chemical gloves
  • Chemical goggles or face shield
  • Chemical-resistant apron
  • Wellingtons

7. Storage
Temperature 5–25 °C
Location Bunded area, away from acids
Avoid Acids, aluminium, zinc, organics
Container Original sealed container

8. Emergency procedures

First aid

Route Action
Eyes Rinse with water for at least 15 minutes. Remove contact lenses. Seek immediate medical attention.
Skin Remove contaminated clothing. Wash with plenty of water for 15 minutes. Seek medical attention.
Inhalation Move to fresh air. Seek medical advice if symptoms persist.
Ingestion DO NOT induce vomiting. Rinse mouth. Give water if conscious. Seek immediate medical attention.

Spillage

Dilute with water. Neutralise with dilute acid (e.g. citric acid). Absorb with inert material. Dispose as hazardous waste.

Fire

Not flammable.

Emergency contacts

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

9. Waste disposal

Hazardous waste (alkaline). Dispose via authorised contractor.

10. Risk rating

Before controls With controls
High Low

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

11. Training requirements

  • Corrosive chemical handling
  • Spill response
  • PPE fit

12. Monitoring and review

  • Weekly PPE condition check
  • 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.