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Material Safety Data Sheet
Printed: 08.11.2004
Revised: 03.11.2004
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1 Identification of substance:
Product details:
Trade name: Lithofin BERO
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
Mixture of the substances listed below with non hazardous additions.
Dangerous components:
7664-38-2 phosphoric acid 25-50 %
RTECS: TB 6300000
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.
Causes burns.
Classification system
The classification is in line with internationally approved calculation standards. It is expanded,
however, by information from technical literature and by information furnished by supplier companies.
NFPA ratings (scale 0-4)
Health = 2
Fire = 0
Reactivity = 0
Special: Acid
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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 oxygen. 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.
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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 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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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).
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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:
7664-38-2 phosphoric acid
PEL: 1 mg/m³
REL: short-term value: 3 mg/m³
long-term value: 1 mg/m³
TLV: short-term value: 3 mg/m³
long-term value: 1 mg/m³
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:
Not necessary if room is well-ventilated.
Use suitable respiratory protective device only when aerosol or mist is formed.
NIOSH/MSHA-approved respirator
Protection of hands:
Acid resistant gloves
The glove material has to be impermeable and resistant to the product/ the substance/ the
preparation.
Selection of the glove material on consideration of the penetration times, rates of diffusion and the
degradation
After use of gloves apply skin-cleaning agents and skin cosmetics.
Material of gloves
Polychloropren rubber (CR)
Butyl rubber, BR
Nitrile rubber, NBR
Natural rubber, NR
Fluorocarbon rubber (FKM)
The selection of the suitable gloves does not only depend on the material, but also on further marks of
quality and varies from manufacturer to manufacturer.
Penetration time of glove material
The exact break trough time has to be found out by the manufacturer of the protective gloves and has
to be observed.
Eye protection:
Tightly sealed goggles.
If splashing of the product is possible wear full face protection. as described by OSHA's eye and face
protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133
Body protection: Acid resistant protective clothing
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9 Physical and chemical properties:
General Information
Form: Fluid
Color: Colorless, clear
Odor: Odorless
Value/Range Unit Method
Change in condition
Melting point/Melting range: undetermined
Boiling point/Boiling range: > 90 ° C
Flash point: Not applicable
Auto igniting: Product is not self igniting.
Danger of explosion: Product does not present an explosion hazard.
Density: at 20° C ~ 1.2 g/cm³
Solubility in / Miscibility with Water: Miscible
pH-value: at 20° C < 2 in delivery state
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10 Stability and reactivity
Thermal decomposition / conditions to be avoided:
No decomposition if used and stored according to specifications.
Dangerous reactions Reacts with metals forming hydrogen
Dangerous products of decomposition:
No dangerous decomposition products known
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11 Toxicological information
Acute toxicity:
LD/LC50 values that are relevant for classification:
No toxicity data are available for the product itself.
Primary irritant effect:
on the skin: Caustic effect on skin and mucous membranes.
on the eye: Caustic effect
Sensitization: No sensitizing effects known.
Additional toxicological information:
The product shows the following dangers according to internationally approved calculation methods for
preparations: Corrosive
Swallowing will lead to a strong caustic effect on mouth and throat and to the danger of perforation of
esophagus and stomach.
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12 Ecological information:
Ecotoxical effects:
Acquatic toxicity:
Presently there are no ecotoxicological values available.
Remark: Harmful effects possible due to shift of pH value.
General notes:
Water hazard class 1 (Self-assessment): slightly hazardous for water.
Do not allow undiluted product or large quantities of it to reach ground water, water course or sewage
system.
Danger to drinking water is possible if large quantities leak into the ground or into water course.
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13 Disposal considerations
Product:
Recommendation
Must not be disposed of together with household garbage. Do not allow product to reach sewage
system. Disposal according to instructions of local authorities.
Uncleaned packagings:
Recommendation:
Disposal must be made according to official regulations.
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14 Transport information
DOT regulations:
Hazard class: 8
Identification number: UN1805
Packing group: III
Proper shipping name (technical name):
PHOSPHORIC ACID, LIQUID, solution
Label 8
Land transport ADR/RID (cross-border)
ADR/RID class: 8 (C1) Corrosive substances
Danger code (Kemler): 80
UN-Number: 1805
Packaging group: III
Label 8
Description of goods: 1760 CORROSIVE LIQUID, N.O.S., solution
Maritime transport IMDG:
IMDG Class: 8
UN Number: 1805
Label 8
Packaging group: III
EMS Number: F-A,S-B
Marine pollutant: No
Proper shipping name: PHOSPHORIC ACID, LIQUID, solution
Air transport ICAO-TI and IATA-DGR:
ICAO/IATA Class: 8
UN/ID Number: 1805
Label 8
Packaging group: III
Proper shipping name: PHOSPHORIC ACID, LIQUID, solution
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15 Regulations
Cancerogenity categories
EPA (Environmental Protection Agency)
void
IARC (International Agency for Research on Cancer)
void
NTP (National Toxicology Program)
void
TLV (Threshold Limit Value established by ACGIH)
void
MAK (German Maximum Workplace Concentration)
void
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NIOSH-Ca (National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health)
void
OSHA-Ca (Occupational Safety & Health Administration)
void
Markings according to EU guidelines:
Code letter and hazard designation of product: Corrosive
Hazard-determining components of labelling: phosphoric acid
Risk phrases: Causes burns.
Safety phrases:
Keep locked up and out of the reach of children.
In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.
After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of water
Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection.
In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately.
If swallowed, rinse mouth with water (only if the person is conscious)
Regulation or reporting requirements USA
Sara section 355
not listed
Sara section 313
7664-38-2 phosphoric acid
Prop. 65 - Cancer
not listed
Prop. 65 - Repr. tox.
not listed
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16 Other information:
This information is based on our present knowledge. However, this shall not constitute a guarantee for
any specific product features and shall not establish a legally valid contractual relationship.
Department issuing MSDS:
KFT-Chemieservice Marienstr. 3 D-64347 Griesheim
Postfach 1451 D-64345 Griesheim
Tel.: +49-6155-823241
Fax: +49-6155-823246
Contact: Angelika Torges
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