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ABN 80 004 726 890
MADE IN AUSTRALIA
VIC 03 9480 3000
NSW 02 9743 6020
SA 08 8293 2020
QLD 07 3205 7244
WA 08 9249 4566
Safety Data Sheet
Issued: April 14, 2011
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NEUTRALIZER
1 IDENTIFICATION OF THE MATERIAL AND SUPPLIER
Product Name: NEUTRALIZER
Other Names: None
Manufacturer's Product Code: NEU5
Product Use: Acidic solution for neutralizing alkalinity. Also a
carpet stain remover.
COMPANY DETAILS
Company: Agar Cleaning Systems Pty. Ltd.
Address: 12-14 Cope Street, Preston, Vic. 3072
Telephone: 03 9480 3000 Facsimile: 03 9480 5100
Web:
Agar SDS are available from this website.
E-mail:
Emergency Telephone Number: 131 126 (Aust wide)
2 HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Hazardous according to criteria of Safe Work Australia.
Irritant Xi.
R36/38 Irritating to eyes and skin.
S23 Do not breathe vapour.
S26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately
with plenty of water and seek medical advice.
3 COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Ingredients:
Chemical Entity: CAS No.: Proportion:
Acetic acid 64-19-7 10 - < 30%
Water 7732-18-5 to 100%
4 FIRST AID MEASURES
Poisons Information Centre: Phone 131 126
Swallowed: If poisoning occurs, contact a doctor or Poisons
Information Centre. If swallowed, do NOT induce vomiting.
Give a glass of water to drink. Rinse mouth with water. Never
give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
Eye: Immediately hold the eyes open and wash continuously
for at least 15 minutes with fresh running water. Ensure
irrigation under eyelids by occasionally lifting the upper and
lower lids. Transport to hospital or doctor without delay.
Removal of contact lenses after an eye injury should only be
undertaken by skilled personnel.
Skin: Remove any contaminated clothing and flush area with
water and soap if available. Seek medical attention in the
event of irritation.
Inhaled: Remove affected person to fresh air. Lay patient
down. Keep warm and rested. If breathing is shallow or has
stopped, ensure clear airway and apply resuscitation.
Transport to doctor or hospital.
5 FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Fire/Explosion Hazard: Neutralizer is not combustible.
Fire Extinguishing media: Water spray or fog. Foam. Dry
chemical powder. Carbon dioxide.
Special fire-fighting procedures: None.
Unusual fire hazards: None.
Hazardous products of combustion: Thermal decomposition at
temperatures above 200°C or in a large fire may yield toxic
fumes. Use adequate ventilation.
6 ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Clean up all spills immediately. Spills may be slippery. Avoid
contact with skin and eyes. Contain spill and mop up. Place in
a suitable, labelled container for waste disposal.
If spilled on clothing, remove and launder before re-use.
7 HANDLING AND STORAGE
Storage and Transport: Store in a cool, dry place away from
foodstuff containers. Keep container tightly closed.
Incompatibility (Materials to avoid for purposes of transport,
handling and storage only): Avoid storage with strong alkalis
and oxidising agents such as chlorine, Bleach, chlorates or
nitrates.
8 EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
Exposure Standards:
Atmospheric Contaminant Exposure Standard for:
acetic acid CAS No. 64-19-7 TWA = 10ppm (25mg/m³)
STEL = 15ppm (37 mg/m³)
[Source: Safe Work Australia HSIS-2011]
Engineering Controls: Ventilation: Use with adequate
ventilation. Avoid breathing vapour of product.
Mechanical ventilation: Not required under normal conditions,
but local exhaust ventilation should be used.
Personal Protection: Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
Gloves - Wear rubber gloves if skin contact is anticipated.
Eye-protection - Safety glasses to be worn if there is a risk of
splashing.
Respiratory - Wear an appropriate safety mask if exposed to
concentrated vapour from product.
9 PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance: Transparent colourless liquid
Odour: Vinegar odour
pH= 2.5 ± 0.5
Vapour Pressure: N/K
Vapour density :N/K
Boiling Point: 100ºC
Freezing Point: < 0°C
Solubility in water: Infinitely miscible
Specific Gravity : 1.02
Evaporation rate : As water
% volatile by vol: 100%
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