Desco TB-5022 User Manual

Statguard® Floor Neutralizer
Application Instructions

TECHNICAL BULLETIN

Figure 1. Statguard

®

Floor Neutralizer:

Item No. 46022, 2.5 gallon bag-in-box

Description

Statguard® Floor Neutralizer is
designed for use with the Statguard®
Flooring family of floor care products.
Floor neutralizer helps to ensure
maximum performance of Statguard®
Floor Finish. Some high pH strippers
will leave a residue behind even after
several rinses. A high pH can affect
the floor finish curing time as well as
the physical properties of the finish.
Neutralizing the floor after the stripping
process ensures that the proper pH
levels are established prior to the
application of new floor finish.

To test for high pH residue, test the
rinse water of the floor using either a pH
measurement instrument or a piece of
pH indicating litmus paper. A safe pH
level will be between 7.0 (neutral) and 8
(mildly alkaline). Two sources for litmus
paper are Micro Essential Laboratory,
Brooklyn, NY 11210 and Fisher
Scientific, Pittsburgh, PA 15219.

1. Use 8-10 ounces of Statguard®
Floor Neutralizer, with a gallon of
clean water. When mixing solution
put water in a clean bucket first then
add the neutralizer.

2. Using a clean string mop to apply the
diluted neutralizer, uniformly distribute
the solution. Wring out excess fluid
and do not use excessive neutralizer.

3. Test the treated area with a piece
of litmus paper. the floor should have
a pH reading of about 7 to 8. Allow
the solution to dry thoroughly before
applying floor finish.

Coverage is 20,000 to 25,000 square
feet per gallon of concentrate.

Physical Properties

Specific Gravity - 1.01
Weight/Gallon - 8.4 pounds
pH - 3 - 4
Color - Light blue
transparent
Solubility in Water - 100%

Statguard® Floor Neutralizer does not
have a set life span. The chemicals
are not known to degrade over time
when stored at the proper temperature
conditions as stated in the Material
Safety Data Sheet. We also recommend
that the product be stored in its original
container and be sealed when not in
use.

Limited Warranty

Statguard® Flooring expressly warrants that
for a period of one (1) year from the date of
purchase, Statguard® Floor Neutralizer will be
free of defects in material (parts). Within the
warranty period, the material will be tested,
repaired or replaced at Statguard® Flooring
option, free of charge. Call our Customer

Service Department at
(Marlboro, MA) for a Return Material
Authorization (RMA) and proper shipping
instructions and address. You should include
a copy of your original packing slip, invoice,
or other proof of purchase date. Any material
under warranty should be shipped prepaid
to the Statguard® Flooring factory. Warranty
replacements will take approximately two
weeks.

Warranty Exclusions

THE FOREGOING EXPRESS WARRANTY IS
MADE IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER PRODUCT
WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED AND IMPLIED,
INCLUDING MERCHANTABILITY AND
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
WHICH ARE SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMED.
The express warranty will not apply to defects
or damage due to accidents, neglect, misuse,
alterations, operator error, or failure to properly
maintain, clean or repair products.

Limit of Liability

In no event will Statguard® Flooring or any
seller be responsible or liable for any injury,
loss or damage, direct or consequential,
arising out of the use of or the inability to
use the product. Before using, users shall
determine the suitability of the product for their
intended use, and users assume all risk and
liability whatsoever in connection therewith.

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Materials Needed:

• Mops

• Buckets

• Statguard

®

Floor Neutralizer

• Clean Water

After following the recommended
stripping procedure, use diluted
neutralizer to balance the pH value on
the stripped floor.

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Material Safety Data Sheet

May be used to comply with ANSI Z400.1-2004, 29 CFR

1910.1200, European 2001/58/EC, REACH 1907/2006/
EC, and GHS. Standard must be consulted for specific
requirements.

HMIS RATING: Health 1, Flammability 0, Physical Hazard 0, Personal Protection B

SECTION 1 — CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION

NFPA Designation 704

Degree of Hazard
4 = Extreme 1 = Slight
3 = High 0 = Insignificant
2 = Moderate

Health

(Blue)

Special Hazard

Flammability

(Red)

0

1

0

Reactivity

0

(Yellow)

Product Name/Identity:
Chemical Name:
Manufacturer: Desco Industries, Inc
Address: One Colgate Way

Canton, MA 02021

Telephone: [phone]
Emergency Number: 781-821-8370
Date Prepared: 2010-01-04

SECTION 2 — HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

Routes of Entry
Eyes: Slight irritation
Skin: Slight irritation
Ingestion: None known
Inhalation: Slight irritation

SECTION 3 — COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

Hazardous Ingredients: CAS No. Weight (%)

Acetic Acid 64-19-7 1-5%
*There are no items listed and subjected to the reporting requirements of the SARA Title III Section 313 Inventory of the

Emergency Planning and Community Right-To-Know Act of 1986 and of 40 CFR372.

SECTION 4 — FIRST AID MEASURES

Signs & Symptoms of Exposure: Acute: Irritation of nasal passages, throat, lung, eye, and skin.
(Acute and Chronic) Chronic: Redness of skin. May adversely affect existing respiratory problems.

Statguard® Floor Neutralizer

Emergency and First Aid Procedures:
Eye Contact: Flush eyes for 15 minutes with water.
Skin Contact: Wash with soap and water.
Ingestion: Drink several glasses of water, induce vomiting. Contact a physician.
Inhalation: Move to fresh air.
Conditions Aggravated by Exposure: Overexposure may aggravate asthma.

SECTION 5 — FIREFIGHTING MEASURES

Proper Extinguishing Media: Non-Flammable
Unsuitable Extinguishing Methods: N/A
Protective Equipment & Precautions: Wearing of appropriate protective equipment and clothing
Flash Point (Method Used): N/A
Flammable Limits: N/A
Special Fire Fighting Procedures: None required.
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards: None known.

SECTION 6 — ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Personal Precautions: N/A
Environmental Precautions: N/A
Waste Disposal Method: According to local, state, and federal regulations.
If Material is Released/Spilled: Keep spectators away. Dike and contain spill with inert material (e.g. sand, earth).
Keep spills and cleaning runoffs out of municipal sewers and open bodies of water.

SECTION 7 — HANDLING AND STORAGE

Handling: Keep container closed, keep out of reach of children.
Storage: Keep from freezing.

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SECTION 8 — EXPOSURE CONTROL / PERSONAL PROTECTION

Hazardous Ingredients: CAS No. OSHA PEL

Acetic Acid 64-19-7 10 ppm
Control Parameters: TLV-valve 400 ppm maximum for Isopropanol

Measures for Technical Control: Preferences of technical measure to prevent or control contact with the product.
Isolating process and personnel, mechanical ventilation (dilution and local exhaust)
and the regulation of process conditions. In case of non-prevention or non-control,
a proper protective wearing should be used.
Respiratory Protection (Specify Type): N/A
Hand Protection: Impervious/Neoprene Gloves
Eye Protection: Chemical splash goggles as defined in ANSI Z-87.1 or a similar standard.
Other Protective Clothing or Equipment: Eyewash station.
Ventilation: Local Exhaust: Mechanical at point of contamination release.
Work/Hygienic Practices: Wash hands before eating, smoking, or using washroom facilities.

SECTION 9 — PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Form: Liquid
Colour: Faint Blue
Odour: N/A
Boiling Point: >200°F
Melting Point: N/A
Specific Gravity (H2O = 1): 1.01
Solubility in Water: Complete
pH: N/A
Flash Point: N/A
Flammability Limits: N/A
Vapor Pressure (mm Hg) at 25°C: 23
Vapor Density (air=1): 1.0
Density at 20°C: N/A
Weight per gallon: 8.4 lb./gal
Flammability: Classification according to EC-regulations “non-flammable”
Ignition Temperature: N/A
Evaporation Rate: >.3

SECTION 10 — STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur
Hazardous Decomposition/Byproducts: None known.
Incompatibility (Materials to Avoid): Avoid alkaline compounds.
Stability/Reactivity: Stable product at normal conditions.
Conditions to Avoid: N/A

SECTION 11 — TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Acute toxicity:
Special Effects:
Carcinogenicity: NTP: None IARC Monographs: None OSHA Regulated: None

SECTION 12 — ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

No environmental hazards have been reported or known.
Mobility: N/A

Degradability: N/A
Bioaccumulation: N/A
Ecotoxicity: N/A
Reference to BimSchV: N/A
Hazard Classification: N/A

SECTION 13 — DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Product: According to local, state, and federal regulations.
Hazardous Waste Number: Nonregulated

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SECTION 14 — TRANSPORT INFORMATION

This product is not classified for transport under ADR/IMDG regulations

SECTION 15 — REGULATORY INFORMATION

Physical/Chemical Indication: Non-flammable
Risk-Phrase: R11): Highly flammable. (R36/38): irritates eyes and skin. (R67): Vapors may cause
drowsiness and dizziness.
Safety-Phrase: (S2): keep away from children,
(S7): keep containers well closed,
(S24/25): avoid contact with skin and eyes,
(S62): if swallowed, do not induce vomiting; seek medical advice immediately and
show this container or label.
EU Classification:
(67/548/EEC-88/379/EEC):
EINECS Status: All components are included in the EINECS inventories.
REACH:

SECTION 16 — OTHER INFORMATION

HMIS RATING: Health 1, Flammability 0, Physical Hazard 0, Personal Protection B
NFPA RATING: Special Hazard 0, Health 1, Flammability 0, Reactivity 0

Disclaimer
The information given in this publication has been worked up to the best of the knowledge of Desco Industries Inc, as
well as taking into consideration the applicable laws and regulations. We cannot anticipate all conditions under which this
information and our products or the products of the manufacturers in combination with our products may be used. We accept
no responsibility for the results obtained by the application information or the safety and suitability of our product or product
combination with other products. Users are advised to make their own tests to determine the safety and suitability of each
such product or product combination for their own purposes. Unless otherwise agreed in writing, we sell the products without
warranty, and buyers end users assume responsibility and liability for loss or damage arising from the handling and use of our
products, whether used alone or in combination with other products.

N/A = Not Applicable; NE = None Established

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