Section 1 - CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION

PRODUCT NAME

FATZAP FLOOR DEGREASER

PROPER SHIPPING NAME

CORROSIVE LIQUID, N.O.S.(contains potassium hydroxide)

PRODUCT USE

Floor cleaner and degreaser.

SUPPLIER

Company: Benji Distributors Pty Ltd
Address:
17 Grandview Pde
Moolap
VIC, 3221
Australia
Telephone: +61 3 5248 1469
Fax: +61 3 5248 6696

Section 2 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

STATEMENT OF HAZARDOUS NATURE

HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE. DANGEROUS GOODS. According to NOHSC Criteria, and ADG Code.

CHEMWATCH HAZARD RATINGS

RISK                                                                      
SAFETY                                                                                                                           
■ Causes severe burns.                                                    
■ Keep locked up.                                                                                                                
■ Risk of serious damage to eyes.                                         
■ Do not breathe gas/fumes/vapour/spray.                                                                                         
■ Potentially explosive peroxides may form on standing.*.                 
■ Use only in well ventilated areas.                                                                                             
■ Inhalation, skin contact and/or ingestion may produce health damage*.   
■ Keep container in a well ventilated place.                                                                                     
■ Cumulative effects may result following exposure*.                      
■ Avoid exposure - obtain special instructions before use.                                                                       
■ Limited evidence of a carcinogenic effect*.                             
■ To clean the floor and all objects contaminated by this material, use water.                                                   
■ May be harmful to the foetus/ embryo*.                                  
■ Keep container tightly closed.                                                                                                 
■ May possibly affect fertility*.                                         
■ Take off immediately all contaminated clothing.                                                                                
■ Vapours potentially cause drowsiness and dizziness*.                    
■ In case of accident or if you feel unwell IMMEDIATELY contact Doctor or Poisons Information Centre (show label if possible).   
* (limited evidence).                                                     
■ This material and its container must be disposed of as hazardous waste.                                                        

Section 3 - COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

Section 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES

SWALLOWED

· For advice, contact a Poisons Information Centre or a doctor at once.
· Urgent hospital treatment is likely to be needed.
· If swallowed do NOT induce vomiting.
· If vomiting occurs, lean patient forward or place on left side (head-down position, if possible) to maintain open airway and prevent aspiration.

EYE

■ If this product comes in contact with the eyes:
· Immediately hold eyelids apart and flush the eye continuously with running water.
· Ensure complete irrigation of the eye by keeping eyelids apart and away from eye and moving the eyelids by occasionally lifting the upper and lower lids.
· Continue flushing until advised to stop by the Poisons Information Centre or a doctor, or for at least 15 minutes.
· Transport to hospital or doctor without delay.

SKIN

■ If skin or hair contact occurs:
· Immediately flush body and clothes with large amounts of water, using safety shower if available.
· Quickly remove all contaminated clothing, including footwear.
· Wash skin and hair with running water. Continue flushing with water until advised to stop by the Poisons Information Centre.
· Transport to hospital, or doctor.

INHALED

· If fumes or combustion products are inhaled remove from contaminated area.
· Lay patient down. Keep warm and rested.
· Prostheses such as false teeth, which may block airway, should be removed, where possible, prior to initiating first aid procedures.
· Apply artificial respiration if not breathing, preferably with a demand valve resuscitator, bag-valve mask device, or pocket mask as trained. Perform CPR if necessary.

NOTES TO PHYSICIAN

■ Treat symptomatically.
For acute or short term repeated exposures to ethylene glycol:
· Early treatment of ingestion is important. Ensure emesis is satisfactory.
· Test and correct for metabolic acidosis and hypocalcaemia.
· Apply sustained diuresis when possible with hypertonic mannitol.
· Evaluate renal status and begin haemodialysis if indicated. [I.L.O].
For acute or short- term repeated exposures to highly alkaline materials:
· Respiratory stress is uncommon but present occasionally because of soft tissue edema.
· Unless endotracheal intubation can be accomplished under direct vision, cricothyroidotomy or tracheotomy may be necessary.
· Oxygen is given as indicated.
· The presence of shock suggests perforation and mandates an intravenous line and fluid administration.

Section 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES

EXTINGUISHING MEDIA

· Water spray or fog.
· Foam.
· Dry chemical powder.
· BCF (where regulations permit).

FIRE FIGHTING

· Alert Fire Brigade and tell them location and nature of hazard.
· Wear full body protective clothing with breathing apparatus.
· Prevent, by any means available, spillage from entering drains or water course.
· Use fire fighting procedures suitable for surrounding area.

FIRE/EXPLOSION HAZARD

· Non combustible.
· Not considered to be a significant fire risk.
· Expansion or decomposition on heating may lead to violent rupture of containers.
· Decomposes on heating and may produce toxic/ irritating fumes.

FIRE INCOMPATIBILITY

■ None known.

HAZCHEM

2X

Personal Protective Equipment

Breathing apparatus.
Gas tight chemical resistant suit.
Limit exposure duration to 1 BA set 30 mins.

Section 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

MINOR SPILLS

· Clean up all spills immediately.
· Avoid breathing vapours and contact with skin and eyes.
· Control personal contact by using protective equipment.
· Contain and absorb spill with sand, earth, inert material or vermiculite.

MAJOR SPILLS

· Clear area of personnel and move upwind.
· Alert Fire Brigade and tell them location and nature of hazard.
· Wear full body protective clothing with breathing apparatus.
· Prevent, by any means available, spillage from entering drains or water course.

Personal Protective Equipment advice is contained in Section 8 of the MSDS.

Section 7 - HANDLING AND STORAGE

PROCEDURE FOR HANDLING

· Avoid all personal contact, including inhalation.
· Wear protective clothing when risk of exposure occurs.
· Use in a well-ventilated area.
· Avoid contact with moisture.
· DO NOT allow clothing wet with material to stay in contact with skin.

SUITABLE CONTAINER

· Lined metal can, lined metal pail/ can.
· Plastic pail.
· Polyliner drum.
· Packing as recommended by manufacturer.
For low viscosity materials
· Drums and jerricans must be of the non-removable head type.
· Where a can is to be used as an inner package, the can must have a screwed enclosure. <</>.

STORAGE INCOMPATIBILITY

· Reacts vigorously with acids.
· Avoid strong acids, acid chlorides, acid anhydrides and chloroformates.

STORAGE REQUIREMENTS

· Store in original containers.
· Keep containers securely sealed.
· Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area.
· Store away from incompatible materials and foodstuff containers.
· DO NOT store near acids, or oxidising agents.
Protect containers against physical damage.
· Check regularly for spills and leaks.
· No smoking, naked lights, heat or ignition sources.

Section 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION

EXPOSURE CONTROLS

Source
Material
TWA ppm
TWA mg/m³
STEL ppm
STEL mg/m³
Peak mg/m³
Notes
___________
___________
_______
_______
_______
_______
_______
_______
Australia Exposure Standards
potassium hydroxide (Potassium hydroxide)
2

Australia Exposure Standards
ethylene glycol monobutyl ether (2-Butoxyethanol)
20
96.9
50
242
Sk

The following materials had no OELs on our records

  • sodium orthosilicate: 
 CAS:13472-30-5
  • water: 
 CAS:7732-18-5

PERSONAL PROTECTION

RESPIRATOR

Type A- P Filter of sufficient capacity

EYE

· Safety glasses with unperforated side shields may be used where continuous eye protection is desirable, as in laboratories; spectacles are not sufficient where
complete eye protection is needed such as when handling bulk- quantities, where there is a danger of splashing, or if the material may be under pressure
· Chemical goggles.whenever there is a danger of the material coming in contact with the eyes; goggles must be properly fitted
· Full face shield (20 cm, 8 in minimum) may be required for supplementary but never for primary protection of eyes; these afford face protection.
· Alternatively a gas mask may replace splash goggles and face shields.

HANDS/FEET

· Elbow length PVC gloves.
· When handling corrosive liquids, wear trousers or overalls outside of boots, to avoid spills entering boots.

OTHER

· Overalls.
· PVC Apron.
· PVC protective suit may be required if exposure severe.
· Eyewash unit.
The local concentration of material, quantity and conditions of use determine the type of personal protective equipment required. For further information consult
site specific CHEMWATCH data (if available), or your Occupational Health and Safety Advisor.

ENGINEERING CONTROLS

■ General exhaust is adequate under normal operating conditions. Local exhaust ventilation may be required in special circumstances.

Section 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

APPEARANCE

Terracotta alkaline liquid; mixes with water.

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

Mixes with water.
Corrosive.
Alkaline.

State
LIQUID
Molecular Weight
Not applicable
Melting Range (ºC)
Not available
Viscosity
Not Available
Boiling Range (ºC)
Not available
Solubility in water (g/L)
Miscible
Flash Point (ºC)
Not applicable
pH (1% solution)
Not available
Decomposition Temp (ºC)
Not Available
pH (as supplied)
12.2
Autoignition Temp (ºC)
Not applicable
Vapour Pressure (kPa)
Not available
Upper Explosive Limit (%)
Not applicable
Specific Gravity (water=1)
1.05
Lower Explosive Limit (%)
Not applicable
Relative Vapour Density (air=1)
Not available
Volatile Component (%vol)
Not available
Evaporation Rate
Not available

ethylene glycol monobutyl ether  
      
■ log Kow (Prager 1995):         
0.83  
■ log Kow (Sangster 1997):       
0.8   

Section 10 - CHEMICAL STABILITY AND REACTIVITY INFORMATION

CONDITIONS CONTRIBUTING TO INSTABILITY

· Presence of incompatible materials.
· Product is considered stable.
· Hazardous polymerisation will not occur.

For incompatible materials - refer to Section 7 - Handling and Storage.

Section 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS

ACUTE HEALTH EFFECTS                                                     
CHRONIC HEALTH EFFECTS                                
■ Causes severe burns.                                                   
■ Limited evidence of a carcinogenic effect*.         
■ Risk of serious damage to eyes.                                        
■ May be harmful to the foetus/ embryo*.              
■ Vapours may cause dizziness or suffocation.                            
■ May possibly affect fertility*.                     
■ Inhalation, skin contact and/or ingestion may produce health damage*.  
■ Cumulative effects may result following exposure*.  
■ Vapours potentially cause drowsiness and dizziness*.                   
■ * (limited evidence).                               
■ * (limited evidence).                                                  
                                                      

TOXICITY AND IRRITATION

■ unless otherwise specified data extracted from RTECS - Register of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances.
■ Not available. Refer to individual constituents.
SODIUM ORTHOSILICATE:
ETHYLENE GLYCOL MONOBUTYL ETHER:
■ The material may cause skin irritation after prolonged or repeated exposure and may produce a contact dermatitis (nonallergic). This form of dermatitis is often
characterised by skin redness (erythema) and swelling epidermis.
SODIUM ORTHOSILICATE:
POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE:
■ Asthma- like symptoms may continue for months or even years after exposure to the material ceases. This may be due to a non- allergenic condition known as reactive
airways dysfunction syndrome (RADS) which can occur following exposure to high levels of highly irritating compound.
POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE:

TOXICITY                    
IRRITATION                           
Oral (rat) LD50: 273 mg/kg  
Skin (human): 50 mg/24h SEVERE       
                            
Skin (rabbit): 50 mg/24h SEVERE      
                            
Eye (rabbit):1mg/24h rinse-Moderate  

■ The material may produce moderate eye irritation leading to inflammation. Repeated or prolonged exposure to irritants may produce conjunctivitis.
The material may produce severe skin irritation after prolonged or repeated exposure, and may produce a contact dermatitis (nonallergic). This form of dermatitis is
often characterised by skin redness (erythema) thickening of the epidermis.<</>.
ETHYLENE GLYCOL MONOBUTYL ETHER:

TOXICITY                                                     
IRRITATION                         
Oral (rat) LD50: 470 mg/kg                                   
Skin (rabbit): 500 mg, open; Mild  
Dermal (rabbit) LD50: 220 mg/kg                              
Eye (rabbit): 100 mg/24h-Moderate  
Inhalation (human) TCLo: 100 ppm                             
Eye (rabbit): 100 mg SEVERE        
Inhalation (human) TCLo: 195 ppm/8h       * [Union Carbide]  
                                   
Inhalation (Rat) LC50: 450 ppm *                             
                                   

■ The material may produce severe irritation to the eye causing pronounced inflammation. Repeated or prolonged exposure to irritants may produce conjunctivitis.
For ethylene glycol:
Ethylene glycol is quickly and extensively absorbed through the gastrointestinal tract. Limited information suggests that it is also absorbed through the respiratory
tract; dermal absorption is apparently slow.
For ethylene glycol monoalkyl ethers and their acetates (EGMAEs):
Typical members of this category are ethylene glycol propylene ether (EGPE), ethylene glycol butyl ether (EGBE) and ethylene glycol hexyl ether (EGHE) and their
acetates.
EGMAEs are substrates for alcohol dehydrogenase isozyme ADH- 3, which catalyzes the conversion of their terminal alcohols to aldehydes (which are transient
metabolites).
Acute Toxicity: Oral LD50 values in rats for all category members range from 739 (EGHE) to 3089 mg/kg bw (EGPE), with values increasing with decreasing molecular
weight.
Exposure of pregnant rats to ethylene glycol monobutyl ether (2- butoxyethanol) at 100 ppm or rabbits at 200 ppm during organogenesis resulted in maternal toxicity
and embryotoxicity including a decreased number of viable implantations per litter. Slight foetoxicity in the form of poorly ossified or unossified skeletal elements
was also apparent in rats.
At least one researcher has stated that the reproductive effects were less than that of other monoalkyl ethers of ethylene glycol.
NOTE: Changes in kidney, liver, spleen and lungs are observed in animals exposed to high concentrations of this substance by all routes.
SODIUM ORTHOSILICATE:

TOXICITY                     
IRRITATION                        
Oral (rat) LD50: 1153 mg/kg  
Skin (human): 250 mg/24h SEVERE   
                             
Skin (rabbit): 250 mg/24h SEVERE  

■ The material may be irritating to the eye, with prolonged contact causing inflammation. Repeated or prolonged exposure to irritants may produce conjunctivitis.
WATER:
■ No significant acute toxicological data identified in literature search.

Section 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

This material and its container must be disposed of as hazardous waste.

Ecotoxicity

Ingredient
Persistence: Water/Soil
Persistence: Air
Bioaccumulation
Mobility
potassium hydroxide
LOW

ethylene glycol monobutyl ether
LOW
LOW
LOW
HIGH

Section 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

· Recycle wherever possible.
· Consult manufacturer for recycling options or consult local or regional waste management authority for disposal if no suitable treatment or disposal facility can be identified.
· Treat and neutralise at an approved treatment plant.
· Treatment should involve: Neutralisation with suitable dilute acid followed by: burial in a land-fill specifically licenced to accept chemical and / or pharmaceutical wastes or Incineration in a licenced apparatus (after admixture with suitable combustible material).
· Containers may still present a chemical hazard/ danger when empty.
· Return to supplier for reuse/ recycling if possible.
Otherwise:
· If container can not be cleaned sufficiently well to ensure that residuals do not remain or if the container cannot be used to store the same product, then puncture containers, to prevent re-use, and bury at an authorised landfill.
· Where possible retain label warnings and MSDS and observe all notices pertaining to the product.

Section 14 - TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION

Labels Required: CORROSIVE

HAZCHEM:

2X (ADG7)

ADG7:

Class or division:                                        
8          
Subsidiary risk:                                    
None               
UN No.:                                                   
1760       
UN packing group:                                   
III                
Special provisions:                                       
223; 274   
Packing Instructions:                               
None               
Limited quantities:                                       
5 L        
Portable tanks and bulk containers - Instructions:  
T7                 
Portable tanks and bulk containers - Special provisions:  
TP1; TP28  
Packagings and IBCs - Packing instruction:          
P001; IBC03; LP01  
Packagings and IBCs - Special packing provisions:         
None       
                                                    
                   

Shipping Name:CORROSIVE LIQUID, N.O.S. (contains potassium hydroxide)

Land Transport UNDG:

Class or division:  
8     
Subsidiary risk:   
None  
UN No.:             
1760  
UN packing group:  
III   

Shipping Name:CORROSIVE LIQUID, N.O.S. (contains potassium hydroxide)

Air Transport IATA:

ICAO/IATA Class:     
8     
ICAO/IATA Subrisk:  
None  
UN/ID Number:        
1760  
Packing Group:      
III   
Special provisions:  
A3    
                    
      
                     
      
                    
      

Shipping Name: CORROSIVE LIQUID, N.O.S. *(CONTAINS
POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE)

Maritime Transport IMDG:

IMDG Class:          
8          
IMDG Subrisk:        
None     
UN Number:           
1760       
Packing Group:       
III      
EMS Number:          
F-A , S-B  
Special provisions:  
223 274  
Limited Quantities:  
5 L        
                     
         

Shipping Name: CORROSIVE LIQUID, N.O.S.(contains potassium hydroxide)

Section 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION

POISONS SCHEDULE S6

REGULATIONS

Regulations for ingredients

potassium hydroxide (CAS: 1310-58-3) is found on the following regulatory lists;

"Australia Exposure Standards","Australia Hazardous Substances","Australia High Volume Industrial Chemical List (HVICL)","Australia Inventory of Chemical Substances (AICS)","Australia Standard for the Uniform Scheduling of Drugs and Poisons (SUSDP) - Appendix E (Part 2)","Australia Standard for the Uniform Scheduling of Drugs and Poisons (SUSDP) - Appendix F (Part 3)","Australia Standard for the Uniform Scheduling of Drugs and Poisons (SUSDP) - Schedule 5","Australia Standard for the Uniform Scheduling of Drugs and Poisons (SUSDP) - Schedule 6","CODEX General Standard for Food Additives (GSFA) - Additives Permitted for Use in Food in General, Unless Otherwise Specified, in Accordance with GMP","GESAMP/EHS Composite List - GESAMP Hazard Profiles","IMO IBC Code Chapter 17: Summary of minimum requirements","International Council of Chemical Associations (ICCA) - High Production Volume List","OECD Representative List of High Production Volume (HPV) Chemicals"

ethylene glycol monobutyl ether (CAS: 111-76-2) is found on the following regulatory lists;

"Australia Exposure Standards","Australia Hazardous Substances","Australia High Volume Industrial Chemical List (HVICL)","Australia Inventory of Chemical Substances (AICS)","IMO MARPOL 73/78 (Annex II) - List of Other Liquid Substances","International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) - Agents Reviewed by the IARC Monographs","International Fragrance Association (IFRA) Survey: Transparency List","OECD Representative List of High Production Volume (HPV) Chemicals"

sodium orthosilicate (CAS: 13472-30-5) is found on the following regulatory lists;

"Australia Inventory of Chemical Substances (AICS)","OECD Representative List of High Production Volume (HPV) Chemicals"

water (CAS: 7732-18-5) is found on the following regulatory lists;

"Australia Inventory of Chemical Substances (AICS)","IMO IBC Code Chapter 18: List of products to which the Code does not apply","International Fragrance Association (IFRA) Survey: Transparency List","OECD Representative List of High Production Volume (HPV) Chemicals"

No data for Fatzap Floor Degreaser (CW: 4583-79)

Section 16 - OTHER INFORMATION

CONTACT POINT

Paul Milward-Bason
17 Grandview Parade
Moolap 3221
Victoria Australia

■ Classification of the preparation and its individual components has drawn on official and authoritative sources as well as independent review by the Chemwatch Classification committee using available literature references.
A list of reference resources used to assist the committee may be found at:
www.chemwatch.net/references.

■ The (M)SDS is a Hazard Communication tool and should be used to assist in the Risk Assessment. Many factors determine whether the reported Hazards are Risks in the workplace or other settings.

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Issue Date: 29-Jan-2010

Print Date: 15-Nov-2010

This is the end of the MSDS.