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Section 1 - CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
PRODUCT NAME
ASA TILE & GROUT CLEANER
SYNONYMS
cleaner
PROPER SHIPPING NAME
CORROSIVE LIQUID, N.O.S.
PRODUCT USE
A cleaner designed to remove cement scale, dirt, oils, grease and soap scum from
ceramic tiles and grout.
SUPPLIER
Company: Architectural & Structural Adhesives Company: Architectural & Structural Adhesives
Address: Address:
PO Box 6722 106-108 Redfern St
Wetherill Park Wetherill Park
NSW, 2164 NSW, 2164
AUS AUS
Fax: +61 2 9725 4427 Telephone: +61 2 9725 4666
Telephone: 1800 813 890
Fax: +61 2 9725 4427
Section 2 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
STATEMENT OF HAZARDOUS NATURE
HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE. DANGEROUS GOODS. According to the
Criteria of NOHSC, and the ADG Code.
POISONS SCHEDULE
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RISK
Harmful if swallowed.
Causes severe burns.
Risk of serious damage to eyes.
Cumulative effects may result following exposure*.
* (limited evidence).
SAFETY
Keep locked up.
Do not breathe gas/fumes/vapour/spray.
Avoid contact with eyes.
Wear suitable protective clothing.
To clean the floor and all objects contaminated by this material, use water.
Take off immediately all contaminated clothing.
In case of accident or if you feel unwell IMMEDIATELY contact Doctor or Poisons
Information Centre (show label if possible).
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Section 3 - COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
NAME CAS RN %
ortho-phosphorous acid 13598-36-2 10-30
nonhazardous ingredients, including
water 7732-18-5 >60
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.
- Observe the patient carefully.
- Never give liquid to a person showing signs of being sleepy or with reduced
awareness; i.e. becoming unconscious.
- Give water to rinse out mouth, then provide liquid slowly and as much as
casualty can comfortably drink.
- Transport to hospital or doctor without delay.
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.
- Removal of contact lenses after an eye injury should only be undertaken by
skilled personnel.
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.
- Transport to hospital, or doctor, without delay.
NOTES TO PHYSICIAN
Treat symptomatically.
For acute or short term repeated exposures to strong acids:
- Airway problems may arise from laryngeal edema and inhalation exposure. Treat
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Section 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES
with 100% oxygen initially.
- Respiratory distress may require cricothyroidotomy if endotracheal intubation
is contraindicated by excessive swelling
- Intravenous lines should be established immediately in all cases where there
is evidence of circulatory compromise.
- Strong acids produce a coagulation necrosis characterised by formation of a
coagulum (eschar) as a result of the dessicating action of the acid on proteins
in specific tissues.
INGESTION:
- Immediate dilution (milk or water) within 30 minutes post ingestion is
recommended.
- DO NOT attempt to neutralise the acid since exothermic reaction may extend the
corrosive injury.
- Be careful to avoid further vomit since re-exposure of the mucosa to the acid
is harmful. Limit fluids to one or two glasses in an adult.
- Charcoal has no place in acid management.
- Some authors suggest the use of lavage within 1 hour of ingestion.
SKIN:
- Skin lesions require copious saline irrigation. Treat chemical burns as
thermal burns with non-adherent gauze and wrapping.
- Deep second-degree burns may benefit from topical silver sulfadiazine.
EYE:
- Eye injuries require retraction of the eyelids to ensure thorough irrigation
of the conjuctival cul-de-sacs. Irrigation should last at least 20-30 minutes.
DO NOT use neutralising agents or any other additives. Several litres of saline
are required.
- Cycloplegic drops, (1% cyclopentolate for short-term use or 5% homatropine for
longer term use) antibiotic drops, vasoconstrictive agents or artificial tears
may be indicated dependent on the severity of the injury.
- Steroid eye drops should only be administered with the approval of a
consulting ophthalmologist).
[Ellenhorn and Barceloux: Medical Toxicology].
Section 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA
The product contains a substantial proportion of water, therefore there are no
restrictions on the type of extinguishing media which may be used. Choice of
extinguishing media should take into account surrounding areas.
Though the material is non-combustible, evaporation of water from the mixture,
caused by the heat of nearby fire, may produce floating layers of combustible
substances.
In such an event consider:
- foam
- dry chemical powder
- carbon dioxide.
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.
- DO NOT approach containers suspected to be hot.
- Cool fire exposed containers with water spray from a protected location.
- If safe to do so, remove containers from path of fire.
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Section 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
- Equipment should be thoroughly decontaminated after use.
FIRE/EXPLOSION HAZARD
- Non combustible.
- Not considered to be a significant fire risk.
- Acids may react with metals to produce hydrogen, a highly flammable and
explosive gas.
- Heating may cause expansion or decomposition leading to violent rupture of
containers.
- May emit corrosive, poisonous fumes. May emit acrid smoke.
Decomposition may produce toxic fumes of, carbon dioxide (CO2), phosphorus
oxides (POx), other pyrolysis products typical of burning organic material.
FIRE INCOMPATIBILITY
None known.
HAZCHEM
2X
Personal Protective Equipment
Breathing apparatus.
Gas tight chemical resistant suit.
Limit exposure duration to 1 BA set30 mins.
Section 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
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.
- Wipe up.
- Place in a suitable labelled container for waste disposal.
MAJOR SPILLS
- Clear area of personnel and move upwind.
- Alert Fire Brigade and tell them location and nature of hazard.
- May be violently or explosively reactive.
- Wear full body protective clothing with breathing apparatus.
- Prevent, by any means available, spillage from entering drains or water
course.
- Consider evacuation (or protect in place).
- Stop leak if safe to do so.
- Contain spill with sand, earth or vermiculite.
- Collect recoverable product into labelled containers for recycling.
- Neutralise/decontaminate residue.
- Collect solid residues and seal in labelled drums for disposal.
- Wash area and prevent runoff into drains.
- After clean up operations, decontaminate and launder all protective clothing
and equipment before storing and re-using.
- If contamination of drains or waterways occurs, advise emergency services.
EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLANNING GUIDELINES (ERPG)
The maximum airborne concentration below which it is believed that nearly all
individuals could be exposed for up to one hour WITHOUT experiencing or developing
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Section 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
life-threatening health effects is:
water 500 mg/m鲁
irreversible or other serious effects or symptoms which could
impair an individual's ability to take protective action is:
water 500 mg/m鲁
other than mild, transient adverse effects
without perceiving a clearly defined odour is:
water 500 mg/m鲁
The threshold concentration below which most people.
will experience no appreciable risk of health effects:
water 500 mg/m鲁
American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA)
Ingredients considered according to the following cutoffs
Very Toxic (T+) >= 0.1% Toxic (T) >= 3.0%
R50 >= 0.25% Corrosive (C) >= 5.0%
R51 >= 2.5%
else >= 10%
where percentage is percentage of ingredient found in the mixture
Personal Protective Equipment advice is contained in Section 8 of the MSDS.
Section 7 - HANDLING AND STORAGE
PROCEDURE FOR HANDLING
DO NOT allow clothing wet with material to stay in contact with skin.
- Avoid all personal contact, including inhalation.
- Wear protective clothing when risk of exposure occurs.
- Use in a well-ventilated area.
- Avoid contact with moisture.
- Avoid contact with incompatible materials.
- When handling, DO NOT eat, drink or smoke.
- Keep containers securely sealed when not in use.
- Avoid physical damage to containers.
- Always wash hands with soap and water after handling.
- Work clothes should be laundered separately. Launder contaminated clothing
before re-use.
- Use good occupational work practice.
- Observe manufacturer's storing and handling recommendations.
- Atmosphere should be regularly checked against established exposure standards
to ensure safe working conditions are maintained.
SUITABLE CONTAINER
DO NOT use aluminium or galvanised containers.
Check regularly for spills and leaks.
STORAGE INCOMPATIBILITY
Reacts vigorously with alkalis.
Reacts with mild steel, galvanised steel / zinc producing hydrogen gas which may
form an explosive mixture with air.
Reacts with mild steel and zinc to produce hydrogen (H2).
Segregate from alkalies, oxidising agents and chemicals readily decomposed by
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Section 7 - HANDLING AND STORAGE
acids, i.e. cyanides, sulfides, carbonates.
Avoid strong bases.
Keep dry.
NOTE: May develop pressure in containers; open carefully. Vent periodically.
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.
- Protect containers against physical damage and check regularly for leaks.
- Observe manufacturer's storing and handling recommendations.
Section 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
EXPOSURE CONTROLS
Source Material TWA TWA STEL STEL Peak Peak
ppm mg/m鲁 ppm mg/m鲁 ppm mg/m鲁
_________________________ ________________ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____
Australia Exposure Inspirable dust 10
Standards (Not specified)
No data available: ortho-phosphorous acid as (CAS: 13598-36-2) / (CAS: 10294-56-1)
No data available: water as (CAS: 7732-18-5)
No data for ASA Tile & Grout Cleaner.
INGREDIENT DATA
ORTHO-PHOSPHOROUS ACID:
No data for ortho-phosphorous acid.
WATER:
No exposure limits set by NOHSC or ACGIH.
PERSONAL PROTECTION
EYE
- Chemical goggles.
- Full face shield may be required for supplementary but never for primary
protection of eyes
- 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
Elbow length PVC gloves.
When handling corrosive liquids, wear trousers or overalls outside of boots, to
avoid spills entering boots.
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Section 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
OTHER
- Overalls.
- PVC Apron.
- PVC protective suit may be required if exposure severe.
- Eyewash unit.
- Ensure there is ready access to a safety shower.
ENGINEERING CONTROLS
Local exhaust ventilation usually required. If risk of overexposure exists, wear
approved respirator. Correct fit is essential to obtain adequate protection.
Supplied-air type respirator may be required in special circumstances. Correct
fit is essential to ensure adequate protection.
An approved self contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) may be required in some
situations.
Provide adequate ventilation in warehouse or closed storage area.
Section 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
APPEARANCE
Liquid; does not mix with water.
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Mixes with water.
Corrosive.
Acid.
Molecular Weight: Not Applicable Boiling Range (C): Not Available
Melting Range (C): Not Available Specific Gravity (water=1): Not Available
Solubility in water (g/L): Miscible pH (as supplied):
pH (1% solution): Not Available Vapour Pressure (kPa): Not Available
Volatile Component (%vol): Not Available Evaporation Rate: Not Available
Relative Vapour Density (air=1): Not Available Flash Point (C): Not Applicable
Lower Explosive Limit (%): Not Applicable Upper Explosive Limit (%): Not Applicable
Autoignition Temp (C): Not Available Decomposition Temp (掳C): Not Available
State: LIQUID Viscosity: Not Available
Section 10 - CHEMICAL STABILITY AND REACTIVITY INFORMATION
CONDITIONS CONTRIBUTING TO INSTABILITY
Contact with alkaline material liberates heat.
Section 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS
ACUTE HEALTH EFFECTS
SWALLOWED
Accidental ingestion of the material may be harmful; animal experiments indicate
that ingestion of less than 150 gram may be fatal or may produce serious damage
to the health of the individual.
Ingestion of acidic corrosives may produce burns around and in the mouth, the
throat and oesophagus. Immediate pain and difficulties in swallowing and
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Section 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
speaking may also be evident. Swelling of the epiglottis may make it difficult
to breathe which may result in suffocation. More severe exposure may result in
vomiting blood and thick mucus, shock, abnormally low blood pressure,
fluctuating pulse, shallow respiration and clammy skin, inflammation of stomach
wall, and rupture of oesophageal tissue. Untreated shock may eventually result
in kidney failure. Severe cases may result in perforation of the stomach and
abdominal cavity with consequent infection, rigidity and fever. There may be
severe narrowing of the oesophageal or pyloric sphincters; this may occur
immediately or after a delay of weeks to years. There may be coma and
convulsions, followed by death due to infection of the abdominal cavity, kidneys
or lungs.
EYE
If applied to the eyes, this material causes severe eye damage.
Direct eye contact with acid corrosives may produce pain, tears, sensitivity to
light and burns. Mild burns of the epithelia generally recover rapidly and
completely. Severe burns produce long-lasting and possibly irreversible damage.
The appearance of the burn may not be apparent for several weeks after the
initial contact. The cornea may ultimately become deeply opaque resulting in
blindness.
The material may be irritating to the eye, with prolonged contact causing
inflammation. Repeated or prolonged exposure to irritants may produce
conjunctivitis.
SKIN
Skin contact with acidic corrosives may result in pain and burns; these may be
deep with distinct edges and may heal slowly with the formation of scar tissue.
Skin contact is not thought to produce harmful health effects (as classified
under EC Directives using animal models). Systemic harm, however, has been
identified following exposure of animals by at least one other route and the
material may still produce health damage following entry through wounds, lesions
or abrasions. Good hygiene practice requires that exposure be kept to a minimum
and that suitable gloves be used in an occupational setting.
Entry into the blood-stream, through, for example, cuts, abrasions or lesions,
may produce systemic injury with harmful effects. Examine the skin prior to the
use of the material and ensure that any external damage is suitably protected.
The material may cause skin irritation after prolonged or repeated exposure and
may produce on contact skin redness, swelling, the production of vesicles,
scaling and thickening of the skin.
INHALED
Not normally a hazard due to non-volatile nature of product.
The material can cause respiratory irritation in some persons. The body's
response to such irritation can cause further lung damage.
Corrosive acids can cause irritation of the respiratory tract, with coughing,
choking and mucous membrane damage. There may be dizziness, headache, nausea and
weakness. Swelling of the lungs can occur, either immediately or after a delay;
symptoms of this include chest tightness, shortness of breath, frothy phlegm and
cyanosis. Lack of oxygen can cause death hours after onset.
The material is not thought to produce adverse health effects following
inhalation (as classified by EC Directives using animal models). Nevertheless,
adverse systemic effects have been produced following exposure of animals by at
least one other route and good hygiene practice requires that exposure be kept
to a minimum and that suitable control measures be used in an occupational
setting.
High concentrations cause inflamed airways and watery swelling
of the lungs with oedema.
The material may produce respiratory tract irritation, and result in damage to
the lung including reduced lung function.
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Section 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
CHRONIC HEALTH EFFECTS
Repeated or prolonged exposure to acids may result in the erosion of teeth,
swelling and/or ulceration of mouth lining. Irritation of airways to lung, with
cough, and inflammation of lung tissue often occurs. Chronic exposure may
inflame the skin or conjunctiva. 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.
Key criteria for the diagnosis of RADS include the absence of preceding
respiratory disease, in a non-atopic individual, with abrupt onset of persistent
asthma-like symptoms within minutes to hours of a documented exposure to the
irritant. A reversible airflow pattern, on spirometry, with the presence of
moderate to severe bronchial hyperreactivity on methacholine challenge testing
and the lack of minimal lymphocytic inflammation, without eosinophilia, have
also been included in the criteria for diagnosis of RADS. RADS (or asthma)
following an irritating inhalation is an infrequent disorder with rates related
to the concentration of and duration of exposure to the irritating substance.
Industrial bronchitis, on the other hand, is a disorder that occurs as result of
exposure due to high concentrations of irritating substance (often particulate
in nature) and is completely reversible after exposure ceases. The disorder is
characterised by dyspnea, cough and mucous production.
Section 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Marine Pollutant:Not Determined
Prevent, by any means available, spillage from entering drains or water
courses.
DO NOT discharge into sewer or waterways.
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 soda-ash or soda-lime followed by: Burial in a licenced
land-fill or Incineration in a licenced apparatus (after admixture with suitable
combustible material).
- Decontaminate empty containers with 5% aqueous sodium hydroxide or soda ash,
followed by water. Observe all label safeguards until containers are cleaned and
destroyed.
If container can not be cleaned sufficiently well to ensure none of the original
product remains 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.
Section 14 - TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION
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Section 14 - TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION
Labels Required
corrosive
HAZCHEM
2X
Land Transport UNDG:
Dangerous Goods Class: 8 Subrisk: None
UN Number: 1760 Packing Group: III
Shipping Name:CORROSIVE LIQUID, N.O.S.
Air Transport IATA:
ICAO/IATA Class: 8 ICAO/IATA Subrisk: None
UN/ID Number: 1760 Packing Group: III
ERG Code: 8L
Shipping Name: Corrosive liquid, n.o.s. *
Maritime Transport IMDG:
IMDG Class: 8 IMDG Subrisk: None
UN Number: 1760 Packing Group: III
EMS Number: F-A,S-B Marine Pollutant: Not
Determined
Shipping Name: CORROSIVE LIQUID, N.O.S.
Section 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION
POISONS SCHEDULE
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REGULATIONS
ortho-phosphorous acid (CAS: 13598-36-2) is found on the following regulatory
lists;
Australia Inventory of Chemical Substances (AICS)
Australia Poisons Schedule
OECD Representative List of High Production Volume (HPV) Chemicals
ortho-phosphorous acid (CAS: 10294-56-1) is found on the following regulatory
lists;
Australia Inventory of Chemical Substances (AICS)
Australia Poisons Schedule
water (CAS: 7732-18-5) is found on the following regulatory lists;
Australia Inventory of Chemical Substances (AICS)
OECD Representative List of High Production Volume (HPV) Chemicals
Section 16 - OTHER INFORMATION
Ingredients with multiple CAS Nos
Ingredient Name Cas Nos
ortho-phosphorous 13598-36-2, 10294-56-1
acid
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