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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: January 22, 2015
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VERI-CLEAN (NEW)
1 IDENTIFICATION OF THE MATERIAL AND SUPPLIER
Product Name: VERI-CLEAN DETERGENT
Other Names: None
Manufacturer's Product Code: VER5, VER20
Product Use: Degreaser/Detergent for cleaning hard surfaces.
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 Worksafe Australia.
Irritant Xi. Not classed as Dangerous Goods
Risks:
Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin.
[R36/37/38]
Safety Directions:
Keep out of reach of children. [S2]
In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with
plenty of water and seek medical advice. [S26]
Wear suitable gloves and eye/face protection. [S37/39]
In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical
advice immediately and show this container or label.
[S45]
Veri-Clean becomes non-hazardous at concentrations below
36%.
3 COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Ingredients:
Chemical Entity: CAS No.: Proportion:
Potassium hydroxide 1310-58-3 < 10%
Surfactants non-haz < 10%
Sodium metasilicate 6834-92-0 < 10%
Diethylene glycol mono-
butyl ether 112-34-5 < 10%
Nonionic surfactants < 10%
Propylene glycol 57-55-6 < 10%
Other ingredients determined to be
non-hazardous 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.
Contact a doctor or Poisons Information Centre (see
telephone number above). 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. 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.
5 FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Fire/Explosion Hazard: Veri-Clean 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 in
temperatures above 200 deg C or in a large fires may yield
toxic fumes. Use adequate ventilation.
Hazardous polymerization: None.
6 ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Clean up all spills immediately. Spills may be slippery. Avoid
contact with skin and eyes. Contain spill and scoop 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. Store away
from foodstuff containers.
Stability: Stable.
Incompatibility (Materials to avoid for purposes of transport,
handling and storage only): None.
8 EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
Exposure Standards: None assigned for this mixture or
ingredients.
Engineering Controls: Use adequate ventilation. Avoid breathing
dust of the product.
Mechanical Ventilation: Not required.
Personal Protection: Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
Gloves - Wear rubber gloves if contact is anticipated.
Eye protection – Safety glasses to be worn if risk of splashing.
9 PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance: Transparent brown liquid
Odour: Slight odour
pH = 12.8 ± 0.5
Vapour Pressure: N/K
Vapour Density: N/K
Boiling Point: N/A
Freezing Point: N/A
Solubility in water: Soluble
Specific Gravity: 1.076
Evaporation rate: Non volatile
% Volatile by vol: < 2%