Pro-Link 120022 User Manual

Material Safety Data Sheet

Printed: 08.11.2004

Revised: 03.11.2004

Lithofin FZ Intensive Cleaner

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1 Identification of substance:

Product details:

Trade name: Lithofin FZ Intensive Cleaner
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: Alkaline cleaner

Dangerous components:

1310-73-2 sodium hydroxide 2.5-10 %
111-76-2 2-butoxyethanol 2.5-10 %
RTECS: KJ 8575000
68131-39-5 Isotridecanolethoxylat 2.5-10 %
67-63-0 propan-2-ol < 2.5 %
RTECS: NT 8050000
Fatty alcohol ethoxylated < 2.5 %
1310-58-3 potassium hydroxide < 2.5 %
RTECS: TT 2102000

TSCA

7732-18-5 water, distilled, conductivity or of similar purity
1310-73-2 sodium hydroxide
111-76-2 2-butoxyethanol
67-63-0 propan-2-ol
527-07-1 sodium gluconate
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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.

NFPA ratings (scale 0-4)

Health = 2
Fire = 0
Reactivity = 0
Special: Alk
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Material Safety Data Sheet

Printed: 08.11.2004

Revised: 03.11.2004

Lithofin FZ Intensive Cleaner

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4 First aid measures

General information

Personal protection for the First Aider.
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.

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.

For safety reasons unsuitable extinguishing agents Water with full jet.
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.
Inform respective authorities in case of seepage into water course or sewage system.
Do not allow to penetrate the ground/soil.
In case of seepage into the ground inform responsible authorities.

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: 03.11.2004

Lithofin FZ Intensive Cleaner

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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 alkali-resistant floor.

Information about storage in one common storage facility:

Store away from foodstuffs.
Store away from feed.

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:

111-76-2 2-butoxyethanol
PEL: 240 mg/m³, 50 ppm
Skin
REL: 24 mg/m³, 5 ppm
Skin
TLV: 97 mg/m³, 20 ppm

67-63-0 propan-2-ol
PEL: 980 mg/m³, 400 ppm
REL: short-term value: 1225 mg/m³, 500 ppm
long-term value: 980 mg/m³, 400 ppm
TLV: short-term value: 984 mg/m³, 400 ppm
long-term value: 492 mg/m³, 200 ppm

1310-58-3 potassium hydroxide
REL: 2 mg/m³
TLV: short-term value: C 2 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.

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