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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 3274 3438
WA 08 9249 4566
Safety Data Sheet
Issued: December 18, 2015
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PRESTO
1 IDENTIFICATION OF THE MATERIAL AND SUPPLIER
Product Name: PRESTO DETERGENT
Other Names: None
Proper Shipping Name: Caustic Alkali Liquid, N.O.S.
Manufacturer's Product Code: PREST5, PREST20
Product Use: Hard-surface cleaner and fat removal detergent.
Applied with spraygun, foam-gun, mop or sponge.
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.
Corrosive C.
Classed as Dangerous Goods.
Risks:
Causes severe burns. [R35]
Risk of serious damage to eyes. [R41]
Safety Directions:
Keep out of the reach of children. [S2]
In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty
of water and seek medical advice. [S26]
Avoid contact with skin and eyes. [S24/25]
Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face
protection. [S36/37/39]
In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical
advice immediately (show the label whenever
possible). [S45]
Presto becomes non-hazardous at concentrations below 5.3%
3 COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Ingredients:
Chemical Entity: CAS No.: Proportion:
2-butoxy ethanol 111-76-2 low < 10%
Sodium metasilicate 6834-92-0 low < 10%
Monoethanolamine 141-43-5 low < 10%
Sodium hydroxide 1310-73-2 low < 10%
Potassium hydroxide 1310-58-3 low < 10%
Sequestrants low < 10%
Anionic surfactant 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. Seek urgent medical assistance. If
swallowed, do NOT induce vomiting. Give a glass of water.
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 from the eyewash
facility. Ensure irrigation under eyelids by occasionally lifting
the upper and lower lids. Transport to doctor or hospital
without delay. Removal of contact lenses should only be
undertaken by skilled personnel.
Skin: Remove any contaminated clothing and flush area with
water. Seek medical attention in the event of irritation.
Inhaled: Risk of side-effects from inhalation is considered to be
low, but if effects occur, remove patient to fresh air.
First Aid Facilities: Eyewash facility.
Notes to Physician: Treat symptomatically as for strong alkaline
material.
5 FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Fire/Explosion Hazard: Presto is not combustible.
Fire Extinguishing media: Water spray or fog. Foam. Dry
chemical powder. Carbon dioxide.
Fire Fighters’ PPE: Wear SCBA and chemical splash suit.
Special fire-fighting procedures: None.
Unusual fire hazards: None
Hazardous products of combustion: Thermal decomposition in a
large fire may yield toxic fumes.
6 ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Clean up all spills immediately. Avoid contact with skin and
eyes. Contain spill and mop up. Place in a suitable, labelled
container for waste disposal.
7 HANDLING AND STORAGE
Storage and Transport: Store in a cool, dry place that is well
ventilated and away from foodstuff containers. Keep
containers closed at all times. Keep out of reach of children.
Incompatibility (Materials to avoid for purposes of transport,
handling and storage only): Not to be loaded with Dangerous
Goods of Classes 1, 4.3, 5.1, 5.2 or 7 or foodstuffs.
8 EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
Exposure Standards: None assigned for mixture.
Data for principal ingredients only:
Atmospheric Contaminant Exposure Standard for:
2-butoxy ethanol: CAS No. 111-76-2
TWA = 20 ppm (96.9 mg/m3) ‘Skin’;
STEL = 50 ppm (242 mg/m3).
Sodium hydroxide : CAS No. 1310-73-2
TWA = - ppm (2 mg/cu.m) Peak limitation
STEL = -
Potassium hydroxide : CAS No. 1310-58-3
TWA = - ppm (2 mg/cu.m) Peak limitation
STEL = -
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