Material Safety Data Sheet
Printed: 08.11.2004
Revised: 21.10.2004
Lithofin CEMENT-AWAY
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1 Identification of substance:
Product details:
Trade name: Lithofin CEMENT-AWAY
Application of the substance / the preparation Cleaning agent/ Cleaner
Distributor:
GranQuartz, L. P.
P.O. Box 2206
Tucker, GA 30085-2206/USA
Information Department:
see above
Emergency Information:
information department
24-Hour Emergency Telephone Number:
1-800-255-3924 (USA & Canada) or 813-248-0585
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2 Composition/Data on components:
Chemical characterization
Description:
Mixture of the substances listed below with nonhazardous additions.
Dangerous components:
7647-01-0 hydrogen chloride 10-25 %
RTECS: MW 9620000
164-18-6 formic acid 10-25 %
RTECS: LQ 4900000
110-65-6 but-2-yne-1,4-diol < 2.5 %
RTECS: ES 0525000
TSCA
All ingredients are listed
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3 Hazards identification
Hazard description: Corrosive
Information pertaining to particular dangers for man and environment
Acid burns have to treated immediately, as it may otherwise cause badly curing wounds.
Inhalation of vapours and/or mists may irritate respiratory tract.
Causes burns.
Irritating to respiratory system.
NFPA ratings (scale 0-4)
Health = 2
Fire = 0
Reactivity = 0
Special: Acid
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Material Safety Data Sheet
Printed: 08.11.2004
Revised: 21.10.2004
Lithofin CEMENT-AWAY
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4 First aid measures
General information
Immediately remove any clothing soiled by the product.
After inhalation
Remove victim from contaminated area. If breathing is difficult, give oxygene. If breathing stops,
provide artificial respiration. Call a doctor.
After skin contact
Take-off and remove wetted clothing, shoes and stocking immediately.
Rinse affected parts of the body with plenty of water.
Immediate medical treatment necessary. Failure to treat burns can prevent wounds from healing.
After eye contact
First check the victim for contact lenses and remove if present.
Protect unharmed eye.
Rinse the eyes with open eyelids for 10 - 15 minutes with water. Then
consult an eye specialist immediately.
After swallowing
Do not induce vomiting
Drink plenty of water, but never give anything to an unconscious person.
Seek medical treatment.
Information for doctor
Treatment
In cases of irritation to the lungs, initial treatment with Dexametason metered aerosol.
Symptomatic treatment
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5 Fire fighting measures
Suitable extinguishing agents
The product is not combustible and does not support combustion.
Use fire fighting measures that suit the environment.
Special hazards caused by the material, its products of combustion or resulting gases:
No hazards known
Protective equipment:
Wear self-contained respiratory protective device.
Additional information
Dispose of fire debris and contaminated fire fighting water in accordance with official regulations.
Collect contaminated fire fighting water separately. It must not enter the sewage system.
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6 Accidental release measures
Person-related safety precautions:
Ensure adequate ventilation
Wear protective clothing.
Keep unprotected persons away.
Use respiratory protective device against the effects of fumes/dust/aerosol.
Measures for environmental protection:
Do not allow product to reach sewage system or any water course.
Do not allow to penetrate the ground/soil.
Measures for cleaning/collecting:
Absorb with liquid-binding material (sand, diatomite, acid binders, universal binders, sawdust).
Use neutralizing agent.
Send for recovery or disposal in suitable receptacles.
Dispose contaminated material as waste according to item 13.
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Material Safety Data Sheet
Printed: 08.11.2004
Revised: 21.10.2004
Lithofin CEMENT-AWAY
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7 Handling and storage
Handling
Information for safe handling:
Use only in well ventilated areas.
Avoid contact with eyes and skin.
Avoid inhalation of vapours.
Information about protection against explosions and fires:
No special measures required.
Storage
Requirements to be met by storerooms and receptacles:
Store receptacles tightly closed at a cool and dry place with sufficient ventilation
Provide acid-resistant floor.
Information about storage in one common storage facility:
Store away from foodstuffs.
Store away from feed.
Do not store together with alkalis (caustic solutions).
Further information about storage conditions:
Keep receptacle tightly sealed.
Storage class 8 Corrosive products (VCI)
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8 Exposure controls and personal protection
Additional information about design of technical systems:
No further data; see item 7.
Components with limit values that require monitoring at the workplace:
7647-01-0 hydrogen chloride
PEL: Short-term value: C 7 mg/m³, C 5 ppm
REL: Short-term value: C 7 mg/m³, C 5 ppm
TLV: Short-term value: C 2.98 mg/m³, C 2 ppm
Additional information:
The lists that were valid during the creation were used as basis.
Personal protective equipment
General protective and hygienic measures
Keep away from foodstuffs, beverages and feed.
Do not eat or drink while working.
Immediately remove all soiled and contaminated clothing
Wash hands before breaks and at the end of work.
Avoid contact with eyes and skin absolutely.
The usual protective measures based on the application have to be followed.
All protective equipment used shall be according to 29 CFR.1910 Subpart I Personal Protective
Equipment
Breathing equipment:
Use suitable respiratory protective device in case of insufficient ventilation.
In case of brief exposure or low pollution use respiratory filter device. In case of intensive or longer
exposure use respiratory protective device that is independent of circulating air.
Short term filter device:
Gas filter: E (colour code yellow)
NIOSH/MSHA-approved respirator
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