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Product: CALCIUM, LIME AND RUST REMOVER
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ISSUE: 4 ISSUE DATE: 24/11/2015
Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up
Collect with inert absorbent material such as sand or earth. Consult Local Authority on disposal.
SECTION 7 HANDLING AND STORAGE
Precautions for safe handling
Non-combustible material. Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing. Wash thoroughly after handling. Do not
eat, drink or smoke in contaminated areas. Always use clean and dry equipment to dispense the product.
Dispenser should be cleaned before and after use. All dispensers should be washed out after use.
Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Dangerous goods for storage. When not being used, the containers should be stored upright and secured
with the original closure. If transfer to another container becomes necessary, ensure that the container is
clearly labelled, is of a type suitable for the product, and is clean and free of other materials. Do not store
near chlorine based chemicals.
SECTION 8
EXPOSURE CONTROLS AND PERSONAL PROTECTION
Exposure control measures
From National Occupational Health & Safety Commission (NOHSC) Worksafe Australia –
No exposure standard data is available.
Biological monitoring
No biological limit allocated.
Engineering controls
Ensure that adequate ventilation is provided. Avoid generating and inhaling mists and vapours. Keep
containers closed when not in use.
Individual protection measures
Eye and face protection:
Wear safety goggles.
Skin protection:
Use solvent resistant gloves, nitrile for longer term protection or PVC and
neoprene for incidental splashes.
Respiratory protection:
If work practices do not provide adequate ventilation, use appropriate
respiratory protection equipment. When using respirators, select an
appropriate combination of mask and filter. Select a filter for organic
gases and vapours (boiling point > 65°C). Respirators should comply with
AS1716 or an equivalent approved by a state/territory authority.
Thermal hazards:
Not applicable.
SECTION 9
PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance:
Pale clear yellow liquid
Odour:
Data not available
Odour threshold (ppm):
Data not available
pH:
0 - 1 approx.
Melting point/freezing point (°C):
0 approx.
Initial boiling point and boiling range (°C):
100 approx.
Flash point (°C):
Data not available
Evaporation rate (Butyl acetate = 1):
Data not available
Flammability:
Non-combustible
Upper/lower flammability or explosive limits (%):
Data not available