Aqua-Seal Chemical MSDS

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Product Name: XtremeClean™
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This revision issued: August, 2011
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Issued by: Aqua-Seal STC™ Phone:+61 2 9521-4000(office hours)
Poisons Information Centre: 13 1126 from anywhere in Australia, (0800 764 766 in New Zealand)
Upper Flammability Limit: Does not burn.
Lower Flammability Limit: Does not burn.
Autoignition temperature: Not applicable - does not burn.
Flammability Class: Does not burn.
Section 6 - Accidental Release Measures
Accidental release : In the event of a major spill, prevent spillage from entering drains or water courses. Evacuate the spill
area and deny entry to unnecessary and unprotected personnel. Wear full protective chemically resistant clothing including
eye/face protection, gauntlets and self contained breathing apparatus. See below under Personal Protection regarding
Australian Standards relating to personal protective equipment. Suitable materials for protective clothing include rubber,
Viton, Nitrile. Eye/face protective equipment should comprise as a minimum, protective goggles. If there is a significant
chance that vapours or mists are likely to build up in the cleanup area, we recommend that you use a respirator. Usually, no
respirator is necessary when using this product. However, if you have any doubts consult the Australian Standard mentioned
below (section 8).
Stop leak if safe to do so, and contain spill. Absorb onto sand, vermiculite or other suitable absorbent material. If spill is too
large or if absorbent material is not available, try to create a dike to stop material spreading or going into drains or waterways.
Because of the corrosiveness of this product, special personal care should be taken in any cleanup operation. Sweep up and
shovel or collect recoverable product into labelled containers for recycling or salvage, and dispose of promptly. Recycle
containers wherever possible after careful cleaning. After spills, wash area preventing runoff from entering drains. If a
significant quantity of material enters drains, advise emergency services. Contaminated area may be neutralised by washing
with weak or dilute acid. Vinegar, citrus juice and most soft drinks may be suitable. This material may be suitable for approved
landfill. Ensure legality of disposal by consulting regulations prior to disposal. Thoroughly launder protective clothing before
storage or re-use. Advise laundry of nature of contamination when sending contaminated clothing to laundry.
Section 7 - Handling and Storage
Handling : Keep exposure to this product to a minimum, and minimise the quantities kept in work areas. Check Section 8 of
this MSDS for details of personal protective measures, and make sure that those measures are followed. The measures
detailed below under "Storage" should be followed during handling in order to minimise risks to persons using the product in
the workplace. Also, avoid contact or contamination of product with incompatible materials listed in Section 10.
Storage: This product is a Scheduled Poison. Observe all relevant regulations regarding sale, transport and storage of this
schedule of poison. Store in a cool, well ventilated area. Check containers periodically for corrosion and leaks. Containers
should be kept closed in order to minimise contamination. Make sure that the product does not come into contact with
substances listed under "Incompatibilities" in Section 10. If you keep more than 2500kg or L of Dangerous Goods of
Packaging Group II, you may be required to license the premises or notify your Dangerous Goods authority. If you have any
doubts, we suggest you contact your Dangerous Goods authority in order to clarify your obligations. Check packaging - there
may be further storage instructions on the label.
Section 8 - Exposure Controls and Personal Protection
The following Australian Standards will provide general advice regarding safety clothing and equipment:
Respiratory equipment: AS/NZS 1715, Protective Gloves: AS 2161, Occupational Protective Clothing: AS/NZS 4501 set 2008,
Industrial Eye Protection: AS1336 and AS/NZS 1337, Occupational Protective Footwear: AS/NZS2210.
SWA Exposure Limits TWA (mg/m3) STEL (mg/m3)
Sodium hydroxide 2 Peak
Ethanolamine 7.5 15
No special equipment is usually needed when occasionally handling small quantities. The following instructions are for bulk
handling or where regular exposure in an occupational setting occurs without proper containment systems.
Ventilation: This product should only be used in a well ventilated area. If natural ventilation is inadequate, use of a fan is
suggested.
Eye Protection: Your eyes must be completely protected from this product by splash resistant goggles with face shield. All
surrounding skin areas must be covered. Emergency eye wash facilities must also be available in an area close to where this
product is being used.
Skin Protection: Because of the dangerous nature of this product, make sure that all skin areas are completely covered by
impermeable gloves, overalls, hair covering, apron and face shield. See below for suitable material types.
Protective Material Types: We suggest that protective clothing be made from the following materials: rubber, Viton,
nitrile.