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Health & Safety > Cleaner
R
SAFETY DATA SHEET
1. IDENTIFICATION OF SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION & COMPANY
| PRODUCT NAME |
CLEANER R |
| CHEMICAL FAMILY |
Laundry spotting agent for the
removal of rust |
| COMPANY NAME |
COLE & WILSON LTD, NABBS LANE,
SLAITHWAITE, HUDDERSFIELD, W. YORKSHIRE, HD7 5AT |
| EMERGENCY TELEPHONE |
01484 842353 |
2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
| CHEMICAL CHARACTERISATION |
An aqueous solution
of ammonium hydrogen fluoride containing the equivalent to 6% hydrogen
fluoride |
| CAS NUMBER |
7664-39-3 hydrofluoric acid |
| FURTHER INFORMATION |
EEC No 231-634-86 |
3. HAZARD IDENTIFICATION
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
| INHALATION |
Remove from exposure
and seek medical attention. |
| SKIN CONTACT |
Wash off immediately with plenty
of water. If spillage occurs on an appreciable area or if irritation
develops, seek medical attention. Massage calcium gluconate gel into
the burnt area. |
| EYE CONTACT |
Immediately wash out with water
or isotonic saline solution for at least 10 minutes Seek medical advice.
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| INGESTION |
Wash out mouth thoroughly with
water. Give water to drink followed by milk of magnesia. Obtain medical
attention. |
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
| EXTINGUISHING MEDIA |
Substance is not
flammable, use extinguishing media to suit cause of fire. |
| SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS |
Keep containers cool by external
water spray. Substance will react with steel and many metals producing
flammable hydrogen gas. |
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
| METHODS FOR CLEANING
UP |
Neutralise with
an excess of slaked lime to form a slurry which can be then washed
to drain. |
| ENVIRONMENTAL PRECAUTIONS |
Do not allow to get into waste
water or waterways. |
7. HANDLING & STORAGE
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Store should be
cool, shaded, away from sources of heat and incompatibles. Good ventilation
is essential. Containers must be upright and tightly closed. Water
must be available to drench the area in case of spills. Never transfer
the product into anything but plastic containers. |
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
| PERSONAL PROTECTION |
Clothing and equipment
giving body, eye, foot and hand protection should always be worn,
e.g. overalls (not of nylon material) goggles, safety shoes and PVC
gloves.
Also calcium gluconate gel, see section 16. |
| Occupational Exposure LIMITS
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For hydrogen fluoride UK limit
2.5mg (F)/m³. 3ppm 8hr TWA. |
9. PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
| APPEARANCE |
Clear liquid |
| COLOUR |
Near water white |
| ODOUR |
Odourless at room temperature |
| CHANGES IN PHYSICAL STATE |
Boiling point approximately
90°C |
| FLASH POINT |
None |
| DENSITY |
Not determined |
| SOLUBILITY |
Soluble in water |
| pH VALUE |
1 |
| VISCOSITY |
Not determined |
| IGNITION TEMPERATURE |
Not determined |
| EXPLOSION LIMITS |
Not determined |
| VAPOUR PRESSURE |
Not determined |
| HYDROFLUORIC ACID |
5.5 - 6.5% |
10. STABILITY & REACTIVITY
| THERMAL DECOMPOSITION |
Not determined |
| HAZARDOUS REACTIONS |
Contact with chemicals such
as sulphides, carbonate, cyanides and many metals can evolve toxic
and flammable gases. |
| HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS
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Hydrogen fluoride and ammonia
gases |
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
| HYDROFLUORIC ACID |
Inhalation -Rat
LC50: 1276ppm/Hour.
Inhalation - Human LCLO: 50ppm/30 Minutes.
Inhalation - Man TCLO: 100mg/m³/Minute nose, eye, pulmonary. |
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
| ECOTOXICITY |
No information available
at present |
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
| ADVICE ON DISPOSAL |
Hydrofluoric acid
waste liquors should either be suitably treated before discharge in
accordance with local and national regulations, or via approved toxic
waste disposal contractor. |
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
| PROPER SHIPPING
NAME |
6% Hydrofluoric
Acid |
| UNITED NATIONS NUMBER |
1790 |
| PACKAGING GROUP |
11 |
| CLASS NO. |
8 |
| SUBSIDIARY HAZARD
NO. |
6.1 |
| IMD G/ICAO |
81814 |
| MFAG NO. |
750 |
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
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Toxic/Corrosive |
| RISK PHRASES |
R23/23/25: Toxic
by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed.
R34: Causes burns. |
| SAFETY PHRASES |
S7/9: Keep container tightly
closed and in a well ventilated space.
S26: In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of
water and seek medical advice.
S36/37: Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves.
S45: In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice
immediately (show the label where possible). |
| WATER HAZARD CLASS (WGK) |
WGK Class 2/3 self classification. |
16. OTHER INFORMATION
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It is recommended
that each operator and handler of Cleaner R should be provided with
a tube of calcium gluconate gel. If a spillage on the skin occurs,
first aid treatment as directed on the tube should commence immediately.
The gel can be supplied with Cleaner R on request or obtained from
Industrial Pharmaceutical Services, Manchester WA14 1NA. Telephone:
0161 928 3672. |
| Date of Issue |
13th October, 1994 |
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1st revision 7/1/97
M.P.SULLIVAN (CHEMIST) |
This information is based on our present state of knowledge
and is intended to describe our products from the point of view of the
safety requirements. It should not be construed as guaranteeing specific
properties.
M.P.SULLIVAN, CHEMIST
Health & Safety > Cleaner
R
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