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Product: TIMBER CLEANER (OXALIC ACID SOLUTION)
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3
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ISSUE: 4 ISSUE DATE: 23/07/2015
SECTION 6
ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Avoid contact with spilled or released material. Shut off leaks, if possible without personal risks. Isolate
hazard area and deny entry to unnecessary or unprotected personnel.
Environmental precautions
Use appropriate containment to avoid environmental contamination. Prevent from spreading and entering
waterway using sand, earth or other appropriate barriers. Ventilate contaminated area thoroughly.
Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up
For small spills (< 1 drum),
dilute with water and mop up, or absorb with an inert dry material. Transfer to a
labelled, sealable container for product recovery or safe disposal.
For larger spills (> 1 drum), absorb with an inert material, transfer by means such as a vacuum truck to a
salvage tank for recovery or disposal. Retain as contaminated waste.
SECTION 7 HANDLING AND STORAGE
Precautions for safe handling
Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing. Do not ingest and avoid breathing mist. Wash thoroughly after
handling. Handle open containers in well-ventilated area. Ensure that the workplace is ventilated such that
the Occupational Exposure limit is not exceeded. Do not empty into drains. Do not eat, drink or smoke in
contaminated areas. Before eating, drinking or smoking, remove contaminated clothing and wash hands.
Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Do not store near strong oxidising agents and alkalis.
SECTION 8
EXPOSURE CONTROLS AND PERSONAL PROTECTION
Exposure control measures
From National Occupational Health & Safety Commission (NOHSC) Worksafe Australia -
Oxalic Acid: 1mg/m
3
TWA (8hr), 2 mg/m
3
STEL.
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 inhalation risk exists an approved organic vapour respirator (AS/NZS
1715 and 1716) should be worn.
Thermal hazards:
Not applicable.
SECTION 9
PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance:
Clear liquid
Odour:
Data not available
Odour threshold (ppm):
Data not available
pH:
2 (approx.)
Melting point/freezing point (°C):
0 (approx.)