Agar MSDS 2016

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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:
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.
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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