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SAFETY DATA SHEET
ESAB Stainclean - Pickling paste
1. Manufacturer
TA Chemistry AB
Tierpsvägen 2
S-815 75 Söderfors
Sweden
Phone: +46 293 308 85
Fax: +46 293 308 80
2. Composition/details of constituents
Acid pickling paste for stainless steels and NI-based alloys.
Hazardous ingredients
CAS-No Description % Letter R-phrases
Symbol
7697-37-2 Nitric acid <20 C,O 8-35
7664-39-2 Hydrofluoric 5 T+, C 26/27/28-35
acid
3. Possible hazards
Hazard description: Toxic.
Special hazard instructions for persons and environment: R23/24/25, toxic if inhaled, swallowed or
allowed to come into contact with skin.
R35 causes serious burns.
Classification system: classification is in accordance with current EC lists but has been supplemented
by details taken from technical literature and the firm’s information.
4. First aid measures
General instructions
Immediately remove clothing contaminated with the product.
Give artificial respiration if victim is breathing irregularly or has stopped breathing.
After inhalation: Supply fresh air or oxygen, obtain medical assistance.
If victim is unconscious, arrange and move the victim in the recovery position.
After skin contact
Wash off immediately using water and soap and rinse well. Immediately rub in Ca Gluconate solution
or Ca Gluconate gel.
After eye contact
Rinse open eyes in running water for several minutes and contact doctor.
After swallowing
Do not encourage victim to vomit, obtain medical assistance immediately. Drink copious amounts of
water and supply fresh air. Contact doctor immediately.
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5. Fire fighting measures
Suitable extinguishing media
Adapt fire-extinguishing measures to the environment. CO2, dry powder or water spray jet. Fight
relatively large fires with water spray jet or alcohol-resistant foam.
Special protective gear
Wear respiratory equipment.
6. Measures in case of accidental release
Person-related precautionary measures: wear protective gear. Move unprotected persons away.
Environmental protection measures: dilute with plenty of water.
Cleaning/absorption method: absorb using materials that absorb liquids ( sand, infusorial earth, acidbinders, universal binding agents) and remove for proper disposal.
Use neutralizing agent.
Dispose of contaminated material as waste according to heading 13. Ensure adequate ventilation.
7. Handling storage
Handling:
Instructions for safe-handling: ensure good ventilation/fume extraction in workplace. Open and handle
containers carefully.
Fire and explosion-protection instructions: keep respiratory equipment ready for use.
Storage:
Requirements for storage premises and containers: provide acidresistant floor. Only store in original
packing drum.
Instructions for storage with other materials: not required.
Further details concerning storage conditions: keep inlocked room away from children.
Ensure containers are securely closed.
WbF Class: not applicable
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8. Exposure limiting and personal protective gear
Additional instructions concerning design of technical gear: no further details, see heading 7.
Constituents having workplace-related limit values to be monitored:
CAS-No. Name of Type Unit value
Substance
7697-37-2 Nitric acid max 5 mg/m
2 ml/m
7664-39-3 Hydrofluoric acid max. 2 mg/m
3 ml/m
10102-44-0 Nitrogene dioxide max 9 mg/m
Additional notes: The lists that were valid at the time of writing were used as a basis.
Personal protective equipment: general protection and hygiene measures: keep away from foodstuffs,
beverages and animal foodstuffs. Remove contaminated, impregnated clothes. Wash hands before
breaks and after work.
Keep protecting clothing separately.
3
3
3
3
3
Avoid eye and skin contact.
Respiratory equipment: use breathing-filter in case of short-term or low exposure, use self-contained
respiratory equipment in case of relatively intensive or long exposure.
Short-term breathing filter apparatus: filter
Hand protection: neoprene gloves
Eye protection: close-fitting goggles.
Face protection: protective work clothing, body protection.
9. Physical and chemical characteristics
Form: pasty
Color: translucent
Odour: pungent
Change of state:
Melting point/melting range: <20ºC
Boiling point/boiling range: not determined.
Flashpoint: does not apply.
Ignition temperature: does not apply.
Decomposition point: >100ºC.
Explosion hazard: the product is not potentially explosive.
Steam pressure: at 20ºC, 40 mbar.
Density: at 20ºC, 1.25 g/cm
3
.
Solubility/miscibility in water: dispersible.
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10. Stability and reactivity
Decomposition by heat/conditions to be avoided: no decomposition when used as prescribed.
No decomposition when stored and handled as prescribed.
Decomposition by heat takes place after water has evaporated off.
Reactions with metals form hydrogen.
Hazardous decomposition products: nitrous gases, hydrogen fluoride.
11. Toxicology data
Acute toxicity
Primary irritant effect.
On skin: strong corrosive effect on skin and mucous membranes.
In eye: strong corrosive effect.
Sensitization: no sensitizing effect known.
Additional toxicology notes: on basis of the calculation method in the latest issue of the EC general
Classification Directive for Preparations, the product involves the following hazards: corrosive, toxic.
Hazard through skin absorbations: strong corrosive effects on mouth cavity and throat if swallowed as
well as risk for perforation of esophagus and stomach.
12. Ecology data
general notes: potential water hazard class 1 (self –classification): slight potential hazard to water. Do
not allow into ground water, water or pipes undiluted or in relatively large quantities. Must not enter
waste water or drainage ditches unless diluted neutralized.
13. Disposal instructions
Product
Recommendation: must not be disposed of with household waste. Do not allow into piping. Must be
taken to a properly approved special waste disposal site after initial treatment in accordance with the
Special Waste Regulations. Waste code number: 31 621.
Contamination packages
Recommendation: disposal in accordance with official regulations.
Recommendation cleaning solvent: water, with additional solvent if applicable.
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14. Transport data
Land transport ADR/RID and GGVS/GGVE (crossborder/domestic)
ADR/RID – GGVS/E Class: 8 corrosive substances.
Numeral/letter class: 7B.
Code number: 886
UN number: 1790
Goods description: hydrofluoric solution.
Sea transport: IMDG/GGV Sea:
IMDG/GGV Sea Class 8
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UN number: 1790
Packaging group: II
EMS number: 8-03
MFAG: 750
Correct technical name: hydrofluoric acid solution.
Air transport: ICAO-TI and IATA-DGR:
ICAO/IATA Class 8
UN/ID number: 1790
UN number: 1790
Packaging group: II
Correct technical name: hydrofluoric acid solution.
15. Transport data
Identification marking as per EEC Directives:
The product is classified and identification marked in accordance with EC Directive/Hazardous
Substance V.
Product code letter and hazards description:
T
Toxic
C
Corrosive
R phrases
23/24/25 Toxic if inhaled, swallowed or allowed to come into contact with skin.
35 Causes serious burns.
S phrases
7/9 Keep containers securely sealed a well ventilated location.
36/37 Wear suitable protective gloves and protective clothing when working.
2 Keep out of reach of children.
26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse thoroughly with water and contact doctor.
National regulations: classifications according to VbF and resulting identification marking: not
applicable.
Potential water hazard class: WGK 1 (self –classification): slight potential hazard to water.
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15. Other details
This information is based on the current state of our knowledge, does not constitute guaranteed protect
characteristics and cannot be construed as implying any legal contractual relationship.
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