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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432 NORTHBORO ROAD CENTRAL

MARLBORO, MA 01752

PHONE [phone]

FAX [phone]

StatguardFlooring.com

© 2010 DESCO INDUSTRIES INC.

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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.

Statguard Flooring • 432 NORTHBORO RD CENTRAL, MARLBORO, MA 01752 • PHONE [phone] • FAX [phone] • www.statguardflooring.com

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