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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 24, 2011

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TAKE OFF

1 IDENTIFICATION OF THE MATERIAL AND SUPPLIER

Product Name:

TAKE OFF FLOOR STRIPPER

Other Names: Caustic Alkali Liquid, N.O.S.

Manufacturer's Product Code: TAK5, TAK20

Product Use: Floor polish 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:

www.agar.com.au

Agar SDS are available from this website.

E-mail:

admin@agar.com.au

Emergency Telephone Number: 131 126

(Aust wide)

2 HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

Hazardous according to criteria of Safe Work Australia.

Harmful Xn, Corrosive C.

R20/21/22

Harmful by inhalation, in contact with skin

and if swallowed.

R34 Causes burns.

R37 Irritating to respiratory system.

S2 Keep out of the reach of children.

S26

In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately

with plenty of water and seek medical advice.

S37/39 Wear suitable gloves and eye/face protection.

S45 In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek

medical advice immediately (show the label

whenever possible).

3 COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

Ingredients:

Chemical Entity: CAS No. Proportion:

2-butoxy ethanol 111-76-2 10 - < 30%

Monoethanolamine 141-43-5 10 - < 30%

Sodium hydroxide 1310-73-2 low < 10%

Sequestrants non-haz low < 10%

Surfactants non-haz low < 10%

Water and 7732-18-5

other non-hazardous ingredients 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. 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 is considered to be low, but if

effects occur, remove patient to fresh air. Lay patient down,

keep warm and rested. If breathing is shallow or has stopped,

ensure airway is clear and apply resuscitation. Call a doctor

Notes to Physician: Treat symptomatically as for strong alkaline

material.

5 FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES

Fire/Explosion Hazard: Take Off is not combustible.

Fire Extinguishing media: Water spray or fog. Foam. Dry

chemical powder. Carbon dioxide.

Fire Fighter’s PPE: Wear SCBA and chemical splash suit. Fully

encapsulating, gas-tight suits should be worn for maximum

protection. Structural fire-fighters uniform is NOT effective for

this material.

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

Eliminate all ignition sources within 50m. Clean up all spills

immediately. Do not touch or walk through spilled material. Do

not touch damaged containers or spilled material unless wearing

appropriate protective clothing.

Stop leak if safe to do so – prevent entry into waterways, drains

or pits. Cover with DRY earth, sand or non-combustible material

followed by plastic sheet to minimise spreading or contact with

rain. DO NOT get water inside containers.

If spilled on clothing, it should be removed and laundered before

re-use.

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 Class 4.3

(dangerous when wet products), Class 5 (oxidising agents) 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 TLV = 25 ppm 'Skin' (121 mg/cu.m.)

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