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1 - PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Product Name TARN-X PRO
Restrictions on Use: Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, acids, bases, and bleach. Do not use on
stainless steel, chrome, pewter, aluminum, brass, zinc, marble, steel knives,
artificially oxidized silver, lacquered surfaces, pearls, opals or porous stones. Avoid
spilling on laminates, countertops, Formica®, or synthetic surfaces which may be
affected; clean spill immediately.
Product Use: Aqueous Acidic Tarnish Remover for Removal of Accumulated Tarnish on Sterling
Silver, Silver Plate, Copper and Jewelry. Industrial Uses: for Cleaning Copper in
Factory Setting and Mechanic Shop. Commercial Containers: One Gallon [128 fl. oz.
(3785 ml), 5 Gallon Pail, 55 Gallon Drum]
Manufacturer: Jelmar, LLC
Address: 5550 W. Touhy Ave.
Skokie, IL 60077 USA
1(847) 675-8400
Emergency Phone Number: 1(800) 323-5497 (USA) 8:30 A.M. – 4:30 P.M. CST Monday – Friday
Emergency 24 hour Contact: Chemtrec 1(800) 424-9300
COMPLIES WITH 29CFR 1900.1200 DATED MAY 2012
®
TARNISH REMOVER
2 – HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
WARNING
ACUTE ORAL TOXICITY (Category 4)
ACUTE EYE IRRITATION (Category 2B)
ACUTE DERMAL IRRITATION (Category 3)
CARCINOGENITY (Category 2)
REPRODUCTIVE TOXICITY (Category 2)
HAZARD NOT OTHERWISE CLASSIFIED ((HNOC)
Not applicable
OTHER INFORMATION
No information available
DO NOT ingest
DO NOT get in eyes, on skin or clothing.
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DO NOT mix with bleach or other household chemicals harmful; fumes may result.
DO NOT breathe vapor or mist. Use in well ventilated areas. Keep container closed when not in use.
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
Hazard statement(s) Harmful if swallowed
Causes eye irritation
May cause mild skin irritation
Suspected of causing cancer
Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child
Precautionary statement (s)
Do not use until all safety precautions have been read and understood.
Use in well ventilated area.
Avoid breathing dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapors/ spray.
Wash skin thoroughly after handling.
Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
Avoid release to the environment.
Wear protective gloves.
IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician if you
feel unwell.
IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact
lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If eye irritation persists: Get
medical advice.
IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water.
IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/ attention.
Rinse mouth.
If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/ attention.
Take off contaminated clothing and shoes; wash before reuse.
Store locked up.
Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal facility.
Wear protective gloves.
SECTION 3 - COMPOSITION /INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Component CAS# OSHA HAZARD % by Weight
1. Thiourea 62-56-6 Yes 4.00-7.00
2. Sulfamic Acid 5329-14-6 Yes 2.00-5.00
The exact percentages (concentration) of mixture has been withheld as a trade secret in accordance to
paragraph (i) of §1910.1200.
SECTION 4 – FIRST AID MEASURES
EYE CONTACT: In case of eye contact, immediately rinse eye thoroughly with plenty of water. Remove
contact lenses, and continue rinsing for at least 15 minutes. If irritation persists, get medical attention.
SKIN CONTACT: Can be irritating to skin, prolonged contact can be more severe, no adverse effects
during normal usage. In case of skin contact, rinse area for at least 15 minutes. Remove contaminated
clothing and shoes, wash thoroughly before reuse. If irritation persists get medical attention.
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INHALATION: Not a significant route of exposure. Remove to fresh air. If breathing is difficult, GET
MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY.
INGESTION: DO NOT induce vomiting. If fully conscious, drink 16 ounces of water. CALL A PHYSCIAN
OR POISON CONTROL CENTER IMMEDIATELY. NEVER give an unconscious person anything to ingest.
SECTION 5 – FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Not flammable. Use appropriate media for area. Use water spray, dry chemical,
alcohol foam or carbon dioxide.
HAZARDOUS COMBUSTION PRODUCTS: Carbon Monoxide Nitrogen Oxides (NOx) and Sulfur
Oxides.Thermal decomposition can lead to irritating gases and vapors.
FIRE FIGHTING METHODS: Evacuate area of personnel. Wear protective NIOSH-approved selfcontained breathing apparatus. Remain upwind of fire to avoid hazardous vapors and decomposition
products. Use water spray to cool fire-exposed containers. Run-off of large quantities of product from fire
control can cause pollution. Contact appropriate agencies.
FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS: None known
SECTION 6 – ACCIDENTAL RELEASES MEASURES
Steps to be taken in Case Material is Released or Spilled: Avoid contact with skin and eyes
Small Spill: No special clean-up procedure is necessary for small (less than 1 gallon) spills. Flush spill
area with water. Wear rubber gloves.
Large Spill: Use personal protection recommended in Section 8. Isolate area, and deny entry to
unnecessary and unprotected personnel. Dam spill, and absorb with earth, sand or similar material. Place
in non-leaking containers. Dispose of collected material according to local, state, and federal regulations.
Flush residue with large amount of water. Do not reuse mops from clean up; dispose with collected
material. Do not discharge to sewers and surface waters. Contact licensed professional waste disposal
service.
SECTION 7- HANDLING AND STORAGE
HANDLING and STORAGE: Avoid contact with eyes, skin or clothing. May be harmful if swallowed. Use
with adequate ventilation. Avoid breathing vapors or mist. Do not eat, drink, or smoke in work area. Wash
hands thoroughly after use. Industrial size container (1, 5, 55 gallon), should be rinsed and recycled. Store
in cool well-ventilated area away from heat. Store in original container in a secure area away from children
and pets. Keep containers tightly closed. Avoid contact with combustible materials, wood, and organic
materials. Avoid contact with strong oxidizing agents, acids, bases, and bleach.
DO NOT MIX WITH BLEACH, OR ANY OTHER PRODUCTS AS TOXIC FUMES MAY RESULT. KEEP
OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
SECTION 8 – EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
EXPOSURE GUIDELINES: OSHA ACGIH
COMPONENT PEL STEL/C TWA STEL/C
1. Thiourea N.E N.E. N.E. N.E.
2. Sulfamic Acid N.E N.E. N.E. N.E.
VENTILATION REQUIREMENT: Avoid prolonged breathing mists or dusts of this product. Use with
adequate ventilation. Do not use in closed or confined spaces.
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: In an industrial setting, respiratory protection must be worn if ventilation
does not eliminate symptoms or keep levels below recommended exposure limits. If mist or dust is present,
wear NIOSH-Approved respirator for dusts and mists, NIOSH-Approved self-contained breathing
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apparatus, NIOSH-Approved full-face piece positive-pressure, air-supplied respirator. DO NOT exceed
limits established by respirator manufacturer.
Emergency responders should wear self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) to avoid inhalation of
product.
EYE PROTECTION: Industrial users wear safety goggles. Do not wear contact lenses. Emergency
responders should wear full eye and face protection.
SKIN PROTECTION: Rubber gloves with protective cuff. Emergency responders should wear
impermeable gloves.
OTHER PROTECTION: Emergency responders should wear chemical type (impermeable) protective
clothing and footwear where direct contact with chemicals in this product is possible.
WORK/HYGIENIC PRACTICES: Wash thoroughly with soap and water after use or handling.
SECTION 9 – PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance: Crystal clear, water white liquid Flammability: Not Flammable
Odor: Slightly acidic Upper/Lower Flammability N.A.
Odor Threshold: N.D. Vapor Pressure: N.D
pH: @20ºC 0.85-1.05 Vapor Density (mm Hg): N.D.
Melting Point: N.D. Relative Density @20ºC: 1.029 – 1.049
Freezing Point: N.D Solubility in water: 100%
Boiling Point: 103ºC / 217ºF Partition Coefficient; N.D.
Boiling Point Range: N.A. n-octanol/water
Flash Point: None Auto Ignition Temperature: N.A.
Evaporation Rate: N.D Decomposition Temperature: N.A.
Viscosity: N.D.
SECTION 10 – STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
REACTIVITY: N.A.
CHEMICAL STABILITY: Stable under normal storage conditions.
POSSIBILITY OF HAZARDOUS REACTIONS: N. D.
CONDITIONS TO AVOID: Avoid elevated temperatures.
INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS: Strong oxidizers, nitric acid, chlorine, acrolein, acrylaldehyde, strong
bases, and hydrogen peroxide.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: May emit ammonia and oxides of sulfur, nitrogen, and
carbon.
SECTION 11 – TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Routes of Exposure Eyes, Skin, Inhalation, Ingestion.
Eyes Irritant
Avoid eye contact
Effects may vary depending on length of exposure, solution concentration
Skin Mild Irritant. Prolonged contact may cause dermatitis, and itching.
Inhalation No adverse effects expected under typical use conditions.
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Ingestion Harmful if swallowed. May cause gastrointestinal irritation with nausea, vomiting
and diarrhea. May cause burns to the digestive tract.
.
Reproductive toxicity: Prolonged or repeated exposure may cause reproductive and fetal effects.
Laboratory experiments have resulted in mutagenic effects.
Specific Target Organ Toxicity: - Single Exposure N.D.
Specific Organ Toxicity: Repeated dose - Blood, liver, bone marrow, thyroid, and reproductive system.
Probable carcinogen and mutagen. Wash hands thoroughly after use.
LD
ACUTE EYE IRRITATION: GHS Toxicity Category 2B
50
LD
ACUTE ORAL TOXICITY – RATS: GHS Category 4
50
LD
ACUTE DERMAL IRRITATION - RABBITS: GHS Category 3
50
LD
ACUTE DERMAL TOXICITY - RABBITTS: >5,000 mg/kg
50
LD
ACUTE INHALATION TOXICITY – RATS: Not toxic by inhalation.
50
This product contains a component that has been reported to be probably carcinogenic based on its IARC,
NTP, and OSHA classification.
SECTION 12- ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
THIOUREA:
Ecotoxicity:
Toxicity to fish LC50 - Danio rerio (zebra fish) - 10.000 mg/l - 96.0 h
Toxicity to daphnia and other aquatic invertebrates
EC50 - Daphnia magna (Water flea) - 5.6 - 18.0 mg/l - 48 h
Toxicity to algae EC50 - Desmodesmus subspicatus (green algae) - 6.8 mg/l - 96 h
Persistence / degradability:
Biodegradability Biotic/Aerobic
Result: < 1 % - Not readily biodegradable.
Bioaccumulative potential:
No data available
Mobility in soil:
No data available
SULFAMIC ACID:
Ecotoxicity:
No data available
Persistence / degradability:
No data available
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Bioaccumulative potential:
No data available
Mobility in soil:
No data available
Other adverse effects:
An environmental hazard cannot be excluded in the event of unprofessional handling or disposal.
SECTION 13 – DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
DISPOSAL METHOD: Rinse empty containers and recycle. Dispose of unused product in a permitted
hazardous waste management facility following all local, state, and federal regulations.
Follow label warnings, since containers may retain some reside of the product.
Processing, use or contamination of this product may change the waste management options. It is the
responsibility of the waste generator to determine the toxicity and physical properties of the material
generated to determine the proper waste identification and disposal methods in compliance with applicable
regulations. State and local disposal regulations may differ from federal disposal regulations.
SECTION 14 - TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION
The following Transportation Information applies to 1, 5 and 55 gallons containers:
UN Number: UN2922
UN Proper Shipping Name: UN2922 (Thiourea, Sulfamic Acid).
Transport Hazard Class: 8
Packaging Group: III.
Environmental Hazard: Marine – YES
DOT Identification Number: N.A.
Reportable Quantity (RQ): 10# Thiourea
IMDG Classification: UN 2922, Class 8, Packaging Group III, EMS-No: F-A, S-B
IATA Classification: UN2922, Class 8, Packaging Group III
WHIMS (Canada): DIA, D1B, and D2A. This product has been classified in accordance with the hazard criteria of
the Controlled Products Regulations (CPR) and the SDS contains all the information required by CPR.
SECTION 15 – REGULATORY INFORMATION
FEDERAL REGULATIONS:
TSCA INVENTORY STATUS: All components of this product are listed on the TSCA Inventory or are
exempt from TSCA Inventory requirements.
SARA TITTLE III SECTION 311/312 CATEGORY:
IMMEDIATE (ACUTE) HEALTH HAZARARD: YES
DELAYED (CHRONIC) HEALTH HAZARD: YES
FIRE HAZARD: NO
SUDDEN RELEASE OF PRESSURE: NO
REACTIVE HAZARD: NO
SARA SECTIONS 302/304/313/HAP: NO
INTERNATIONAL CHEMICAL INVENTORY STATUS:
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EUROPEAN UNION (EINECS) YES
JAPAN (METI) YES
AUSTRALIA (ACIS) YES
KOREA (KECL) YES
CANADA (DSL) YES
CANADA (NDSL) NO
PHILIPPINES YES
STATES RIGHT TO KNOW: California, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Minnesota, Massachusetts, and
Wisconsin. Complies with listed States Right to Know Acts.
The following statement is made in order to comply with the California State Drinking Water Act. California
Proposition 65: This product containsThiourea known to the State of California to cause cancer and/or to
cause birth defects and other reproductive harm.
SECTION 16 – OTHER INFORMATION
HAZARDOUS WASTE NUMBER: D002
Precautions to be taken in Handling and Storing: Avoid exposure to excess heat, and prevent from
freezing.
NFPA: 2, 0, 0. None
VOC (WT %): <0.06 (Calculated)
TARN-X PROTARNISH REMOVER CHEMICAL FATE INFORMATION: 28-day biodegradation. The
matter is biodegradable: OECD 301D.
Other Precautions: None required.
SDS ABBREVIATIONS: N. A.: Not Applicable
N. D.: Not Determined
N.E.: Not Established
C: Ceiling Limit
HAP: Hazardous Air Pollutant
VOC: Volatile Organic Compound
Revision: GHS Format; Section 2 - Additional information; Section 11 R. A. Gaudreault
Although the information and recommendations set forth herein are presented in good faith and believed to be correct
as of the date hereof, JELMAR offers no representations as to the completeness or accuracy thereof. Information is
provided upon the condition that the persons receiving same will make their own determination as to its suitability for
their purposes prior to use. In no event will JELMAR be responsible for damages of any nature whatsoever resulting
from use of or reliance upon said information.
NO REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES, EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, OF MERCHANTABILITY,
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR OF ANY OTHER NATURE ARE MADE HEREUNDER WITH
RESPECT TO INFORMATION OR THE PRODUCT TO WHICH INFORMATION HEREIN REFERS.
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