Pro-Link 120009 User Manual

Material Safety Data Sheet

Printed: 08.11.2004

Revised: 03.11.2004

Lithofin BERO

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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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Material Safety Data Sheet

Printed: 08.11.2004

Revised: 03.11.2004

Lithofin BERO

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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