Section 1 - CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION

PRODUCT NAME

KLEENSTRIP FLOOR POLISH STRIPPER

PRODUCT USE

Floor cleaner, polish and stripper.

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. NON-DANGEROUS GOODS. According to NOHSC Criteria, and ADG Code.

CHEMWATCH HAZARD RATINGS

RISK                                                                      
SAFETY                                                                                                         
■ Irritating to eyes.                                                     
■ Do not breathe gas/fumes/vapour/spray.                                                                       
■ Harmful to aquatic organisms.                                           
■ Use only in well ventilated areas.                                                                           
■ Potentially explosive peroxides may form on standing.*.                 
■ Keep container in a well ventilated place.                                                                   
■ Inhalation, skin contact and/or ingestion may produce health damage*.   
■ Avoid exposure - obtain special instructions before use.                                                     
■ Cumulative effects may result following exposure*.                      
■ To clean the floor and all objects contaminated by this material, use water.                                 
■ May produce discomfort of the respiratory system and skin*.             
■ Keep container tightly closed.                                                                               
■ Limited evidence of a carcinogenic effect*.                             
■ In case of contact with eyes, rinse with plenty of water and contact Doctor or Poisons Information Centre.   
■ May be harmful to the foetus/ embryo*.                                  
■ If swallowed, IMMEDIATELY contact Doctor or Poisons Information Centre. (show this container or label).      
■ May possibly affect fertility*.                                         
                                                                                                               
■ Vapours potentially cause drowsiness and dizziness*.                    
                                                                                                               
* (limited evidence).                                                     
                                                                                                               

Section 3 - COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

Section 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES

SWALLOWED

· 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.
· Observe the patient carefully.
· Never give liquid to a person showing signs of being sleepy or with reduced awareness; i.e. becoming unconscious.

EYE

■ If this product comes in contact with the eyes:
· Wash out immediately with fresh 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.
· Seek medical attention without delay; if pain persists or recurs seek medical attention.
· Removal of contact lenses after an eye injury should only be undertaken by skilled personnel.

SKIN

■ If skin contact occurs:
· Immediately remove all contaminated clothing, including footwear.
· Flush skin and hair with running water (and soap if available).
· Seek medical attention in event of irritation.

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

■ Followed acute or short term repeated exposures to ethylene glycol monoalkyl ethers and their acetates:
· Hepatic metabolism produces ethylene glycol as a metabolite.
· Clinical presentation, following severe intoxication, resembles that of ethylene glycol exposures.
· Monitoring the urinary excretion of the alkoxyacetic acid metabolites may be a useful indication of exposure. [Ellenhorn and Barceloux: Medical Toxicology].
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].

Section 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES

EXTINGUISHING MEDIA

· There is no restriction on the type of extinguisher which may be used.
· Use extinguishing media suitable for surrounding area.

FIRE FIGHTING

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

FIRE/EXPLOSION HAZARD

· Non combustible.
· Not considered a significant fire risk, however containers may burn.
May emit poisonous fumes.
May emit corrosive fumes.

FIRE INCOMPATIBILITY

■ None known.

HAZCHEM

None

Personal Protective Equipment

Breathing apparatus.
Chemical splash suit.

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

■ Moderate hazard.
· Clear area of personnel and move upwind.
· Alert Fire Brigade and tell them location and nature of hazard.
· Wear breathing apparatus plus protective gloves.
· 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

· Polyethylene or polypropylene container.
· Packing as recommended by manufacturer.
· Check all containers are clearly labelled and free from leaks.

STORAGE INCOMPATIBILITY

■ None known.

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.

Section 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION

EXPOSURE CONTROLS

Source
Material
TWA ppm
TWA mg/m³
STEL ppm
STEL mg/m³
Notes
___________
___________
_______
_______
_______
_______
_______
Australia Exposure Standards
ethylene glycol monobutyl ether (2-Butoxyethanol)
20
96.9
50
242
Sk
Australia Exposure Standards
ammonium hydroxide (Ammonia)
25
17
35
24

The following materials had no OELs on our records

  • water: 
 CAS:7732-18-5

PERSONAL PROTECTION

RESPIRATOR

Type AK Filter of sufficient capacity

EYE

· Safety glasses with side shields.
· Chemical goggles.
· Contact lenses may pose a special hazard; soft contact lenses may absorb and concentrate irritants. A written policy document, describing the wearing of lens or
restrictions on use, should be created for each workplace or task. This should include a review of lens absorption and adsorption for the class of chemicals in use
and an account of injury experience. Medical and first- aid personnel should be trained in their removal and suitable equipment should be readily available. In the
event of chemical exposure, begin eye irrigation immediately and remove contact lens as soon as practicable. Lens should be removed at the first signs of eye redness
or irritation - lens should be removed in a clean environment only after workers have washed hands thoroughly. [CDC NIOSH Current Intelligence Bulletin 59].

HANDS/FEET

· Wear chemical protective gloves, eg. PVC.
· Wear safety footwear or safety gumboots, eg. Rubber.

OTHER

· Overalls.
· P.V.C. apron.
· Barrier cream.
· Skin cleansing cream.
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

Amber liquid; mixes with water.

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

Liquid.
Mixes with water.

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)
10.8
Autoignition Temp (ºC)
Not applicable
Vapour Pressure (kPa)
Not available
Upper Explosive Limit (%)
Not applicable
Specific Gravity (water=1)
1.01
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                                
■ Irritating to eyes.                                                    
■ Limited evidence of a carcinogenic effect*.         
■ Vapours may cause dizziness or suffocation.                            
■ May be harmful to the foetus/ embryo*.              
■ Inhalation, skin contact and/or ingestion may produce health damage*.  
■ May possibly affect fertility*.                     
■ May produce discomfort of the respiratory system and skin*.            
■ 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.
■ The material may produce severe irritation to the eye causing pronounced inflammation. Repeated or prolonged exposure to irritants may produce conjunctivitis.
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 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.
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.
AMMONIUM HYDROXIDE:

TOXICITY                              
IRRITATION                     
Oral (rat) LD50: 350 mg/kg            
Eye (rabbit): 0.25 mg SEVERE   
Oral (human) LDLo: 43 mg/kg           
Eye (rabbit): 1 mg/30s SEVERE  
Inhalation (human) LCLo: 5000 ppm/5m  
                               
Inhalation (human) TCLo: 20 ppm       
                               
Inhalation (rat) LC50: 2000 ppm/4h    
                               
Unreported (man) LDLo: 132 mg/kg      
                               

■ 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.

Section 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Harmful to aquatic organisms.

Ecotoxicity

Ingredient
Persistence: Water/Soil
Persistence: Air
Bioaccumulation
Mobility
ethylene glycol monobutyl ether
LOW
LOW
LOW
HIGH
ammonium hydroxide
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.
· Dispose of 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).
· Decontaminate empty containers. Observe all label safeguards until containers are cleaned and destroyed.
· 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

HAZCHEM:

None (ADG7)
NOT REGULATED FOR TRANSPORT OF DANGEROUS GOODS: ADG7, UN, IATA, IMDG

Section 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION

POISONS SCHEDULE None

REGULATIONS

Regulations for ingredients

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"

ammonium hydroxide (CAS: 1336-21-6) is found on the following regulatory lists;

"Australia Hazardous Substances","Australia Inventory of Chemical Substances (AICS)","Australia Standard for the Uniform Scheduling of Drugs and Poisons (SUSDP) - Appendix F (Part 3)","CODEX General Standard for Food Additives (GSFA) - Additives Permitted for Use in Food in General, Unless Otherwise Specified, in Accordance with GMP","IMO MARPOL 73/78 (Annex II) - List of Noxious Liquid Substances Carried in Bulk","International Council of Chemical Associations (ICCA) - High Production Volume List","International Fragrance Association (IFRA) Survey: Transparency List","OECD Representative List of High Production Volume (HPV) Chemicals"

No data for Kleenstrip Floor Polish Stripper (CW: 4583-78)

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.