MEGUIAR'S M04 User Manual

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Safety Data Sheet

Copyright, 2011, Meguiar's, Inc. All rights reserved. Copying and/or downloading of this information for the purpose of
properly utilising Meguiar's, Inc. products is allowed provided that: (1) the information is copied in full with no changes
unless prior written agreement is obtained from Meguiar's, Inc., and (2) neither the copy nor the original is resold or otherwise
distributed with the intention of earning a profit thereon.

Document group:

28-6043-5

Version number:

1.01

Revision date:

05/12/2011

Supersedes date:

28/07/2011

Transportation version number: 1.00 (28/07/2011)

This Safety Data Sheet has been prepared in accordance with the REACH Regulation (EC) 1907/2006 and its modifications.

SECTION 1: Identification of the substance/mixture and of the
company/undertaking

1.1. Product identifier

M04, Heavy Cut Cleaner (11-83B): M0416

1.2. Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against

Identified uses

Automotive.

1.3. Details of the supplier of the substance or mixture
Address:

Meguiars United Kingdon Limited, 3 Lamport Court, Heartlands, Daventry, Northants, NN11 8UF

Telephone:

[phone]

E Mail:

[e-mail]

Website:

www.meguiars.co.uk

1.4. Emergency telephone number

[phone]

SECTION 2: Hazard identification

2.1. Classification of the substance or mixture

Dangerous substances(67/548/EEC)/preparations(1999/45/EC) directive

2.2. Label elements

Dangerous substances(67/548/EEC)/preparations(1999/45/EC) directive

Symbols None.

Contains:

No ingredients are assigned to the label.

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Risk phrases

R67 Vapours may cause drowsiness and dizziness.

Safety phrases

S2 Keep out of the reach of children.

Notes on labelling

R65 is not required on the label due to the product's viscosity.
Updated per Regulation (EC) 648/2004 on detergents.

Nota N applied for CASRN 64742-46-7.

2.3. Other hazards

None known.

SECTION 3: Composition/information on ingredients

Ingredient CAS Nbr EU Inventory % by Wt Classification

Non hazardous ingredient Mixture 50 - 70
Distillates (petroleum), hydrotreated light 64742-47-8 EINECS 265-

149-8

10 - 30 Xn:R65 - Nota 4,H (EU)

R66; R67 (Self Classified)

Asp. Tox. 1, H304 (CLP)
STOT SE 3, H336 (Self

Classified)
Aluminium oxide (REACH Reg. No.:01­2119529248-35)

1344-28-1 EINECS 215-

691-6

10 - 30

Conditioners Trade Secret < 5
Distillates (petroleum), hydrotreated middle 64742-46-7 EINECS 265-

148-2

1 - 5 Nota H,N (EU)

Xn:R20-65; R66 (Self

Classified)

Nota H,N (CLP)

Acute Tox. 4, H332; Asp. Tox.

1, H304; STOT SE 3, H336 (Self

Classified)
Sorbitan, (Z)-9-octadecenoate (2:3) 8007-43-0 EINECS 232-

360-1

0.5 - 1.5

Processed oil Trade Secret 0.5 - 1.5

Please see section 16 for the full text of any R phrases and H statements referred to in this section
Please refer to section 15 for the any applicable Notas that have been applied to the above components

For information on ingredient occupational exposure limits or PBT or vPvB status, see sections 8 and 12 of this SDS

SECTION 4: First aid measures

4.1. Description of first aid measures

Eye contact

Flush with large amounts of water. Remove contact lenses if easy to do. Continue rinsing. If signs/symptoms persist, get
medical attention.

Skin contact

Wash with soap and water. If signs/symptoms develop, get medical attention.

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Inhalation

Remove person to fresh air. If you feel unwell, get medical attention.

If swallowed

Rinse mouth. If you feel unwell, get medical attention.

4.2. Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed

See Section 11.1 Information on toxicological effects

4.3. Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment required

Not applicable

SECTION 5: Fire-fighting measures

5.1. Extinguishing media

In case of fire: Use a fire fighting agent suitable for flammable liquids or gases such as dry chemical or carbon dioxide.

5.2. Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture

Closed containers exposed to heat from fire may build pressure and explode.

Hazardous Decomposition or By-Products

Substance Condition

Carbon monoxide. During combustion.
Carbon dioxide. During combustion.
Irritant vapours or gases. During combustion.

5.3. Advice for fire-fighters

Water may not effectively extinguish fire; however, it should be used to keep fire-exposed containers and surfaces cool and
prevent explosive rupture.

SECTION 6: Accidental release measures

6.1. Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures

For large spill, or spills in confined spaces, provide mechanical ventilation to disperse or exhaust vapours, in accordance with
good industrial hygiene practice. Warning: A motor could be an ignition source and could cause flammable gases or vapours
in the spill area to burn or explode.

6.2. Environmental precautions

Avoid release to the environment.

6.3. Methods and material for containment and cleaning up

Collect as much of the spilled material as possible.

6.4. Reference to other sections

Refer to Section 8 and Section 13 for more information

SECTION 7: Handling and storage

7.1. Precautions for safe handling

Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. Do not eat, drink or smoke
when using this product. Wash thoroughly after handling. Avoid breathing of dust created by cutting, sanding, grinding or
machining. Vapours may travel long distances along the ground or floor to an ignition source and flash back. For industrial
or professional use only. Avoid contact with oxidising agents (eg. chlorine, chromic acid etc.)

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7.2. Conditions for safe storage including any incompatibilities

Store away from acids. Store away from oxidising agents.

7.3. Specific end use(s)

See information in Section 7.1 and 7.2 for handling and storage recommendations. See Section 8 for exposure controls and
personal protection recommendations.

SECTION 8: Exposure controls/personal protection

8.1 Control parameters

Occupational exposure limits

Ingredient CAS Nbr Agency Limit type Additional comments

Aluminium oxide 1344-28-1 Health and

Safety Comm.
(UK)

TWA(as inhalable dust):10
mg/m³;TWA(as respirable
dust):4 mg/m³

Health and Safety Comm. (UK) : UK Health and Safety Commission
TWA: Time-Weighted-Average
STEL: Short Term Exposure Limit
ppm: parts per million
mg/m³: milligrams per cubic metre
CEIL: Ceiling

8.2. Exposure controls

8.2.1. Engineering controls

Use general dilution ventilation and/or local exhaust ventilation to control airborne exposures to below relevant Exposure
Limits and/or control dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. If ventilation is not adequate, use respiratory protection equipment.

8.2.2. Personal protective equipment (PPE)

Eye/face protection

The following eye protection(s) are recommended: Safety glasses with side shields.

Skin/hand protection

Gloves made from the following material(s) are recommended: Nitrile rubber.

Respiratory protection

Select one of the following approved respirators based on airborne concentration of contaminants and in accordance with
regulations:
Half facepiece or fullface air-purifying respirator with organic vapour cartridges and P2 particulate prefilters.

SECTION 9: Physical and chemical properties

9.1. Information on basic physical and chemical properties
Physical state

Liquid.

Appearance/Odour

Sweet odour; White, viscous, semi-pourable liquid

pH

Not applicable.

Boiling point/boiling range

198.9 ºC

Melting point

Not applicable.