MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Sikagard Heavy Duty Clean & Etch
HMIS
HEALTH 3
FLAMMABILITY 0
REACTIVITY 0
D
PERSONAL PROTECTION
1. Product And Company Identification
Supplier Manufacturer
Sika Corporation Sika Canada Inc.
201 Polito Ave 601, Avenue Delmar
Lyndhurst, NJ 07071 Pointe Claire, QC H9R 4A9 Canada
Company Contact: EHS Department Company Contact: Steve Gosselin
Telephone Number: 201-933-8800 Telephone Number: 514-697-2610
FAX Number: 201-933-9379
Web Site: www.sikausa.com
Supplier Emergency Contacts & Phone Number Manufacturer Emergency Contacts & Phone Number
CHEMTREC: 800-424-9300 CANUTEC: 613-996-6666
INTERNATIONAL: 703-527-3887
Issue Date: 10/21/2005
Product Name: Sikagard Heavy Duty Clean & Etch
CAS Number: Not Established
Chemical Family: Efflorescence cleaner for paver and slabs
MSDS Number: 3526
2. Composition/Information On Ingredients
Ingredient CAS Percent Of
Name Number Total Weight
NITRIC ACID 7697-37-2 15 - 35
PHOSPHORIC ACID 7664-38-2 15 - 35
3. Hazards Identification
Eye Hazards
Corrosive to living tissue. Causes eye irritation. Causes eye burns.
Skin Hazards
Corrosive to living tissue. Contact with skin can cause irritation or burns. May cause skin sensitization.
Ingestion Hazards
Corrosive to living tissue. Harmful if swallowed.
Inhalation Hazards
Corrosive to living tisssue. May cause burns.
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4. First Aid Measures
Eye
In case of contact, hold eyelids apart and immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Get
medical attention immediately if irritation develops and persists.
Skin
In case of contact, immediately flush skin with soap and plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Get medical
attention immediately if irritation (redness, rash, blistering) develops and persists.
Ingestion
Dilute with water. Do not induce vomiting. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious victim. Contact
physician.
Inhalation
Remove to fresh air. If breathing has stopped, institute artificial respiration. Consult a physician.
5. Fire Fighting Measures
Flash Point: None 掳F
Extinguishing Media
In case of fire, use water spray (fog) foam, dry chemical, or CO2.
Fire Fighting Instructions
In the event of a fire, firefighters should wear full protective clothing and NIOSH-approved self-contained
breathing apparatus with a full facepiece operated in the pressure demand or other positive pressure mode.
6. Accidental Release Measures
Avoid release to the environment. Use appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Contain spill and collect with
absorbent material and transfer into suitable containers. Do not flush to sewer or allow to enter waterways. Ventilate
enclosed area.
7. Handling And Storage
Handling And Storage Precautions
Keep out of reach of children. Store in a cool, dry, well ventilated area. Keep containers tightly closed. Keep from
freezing.
Work/Hygienic Practices
Wash thoroughly with soap and water after handling.
8. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
Engineering Controls
Use of a system of local and/or general exhaust is recommended to keep employee below applicable expsoure
limits. Refer to the current edition of "Industrial Ventilation: A Manual of Recommended Practice" published by
the American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists for information on the design, installation, use,
and maintenance of exhaust systems.
Eye/Face Protection
Faceshield over safety glasses or goggles.
Skin Protection
Avoid skin contact. Wear long sleeve shirt and long pants. Chemical resistant gloves.
Respiratory Protection
A respirator protection program that meets 29 CFR 1910.134 requirement must be followed whenever workplace
conditions warrant a respirator's use. In areas where the Permissible Expsosure Limits are exceeded, use a
properly fitted NIOSH-approved respirator.
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8. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection - Continued
Other/General Protection
Wash thoroughly after handling.
Ingredient(s) - Exposure Limits
NITRIC ACID
ACGIH TLV-STEL 4 ppm
ACGIH TLV-TWA 2 ppm
OSHA PEL-TWA 2 ppm
PHOSPHORIC ACID
ACGIH TLV-STEL 3 mg/m3
ACGIH TLV-TWA 1 mg/m3
OSHA PEL-STEL 3 mg/m3
OSHA PEL-TWA 1 mg/m3
9. Physical And Chemical Properties
Appearance
Red Liquid
Odor
Slight lime smell
Chemical Type: Mixture
Physical State: Liquid
Specific Gravity: 1.25 g/cm3
Percent Volatiles: 65-75%
pH Factor: 0.1-0.5
Solubility: Soluble in water
VOC Content - < 0.5 g/L
10. Stability And Reactivity
Stability: STABLE
Hazardous Polymerization: WILL NOT OCCUR
Conditions To Avoid (Stability)
contact with strong alkaline materials and reactive metals.
Incompatible Materials
Excessive heat, sparks, flames. Hydrogen gas may evolve in case of prolonged/extended contact with metals
such as aluminum, tin, lead, zinc. Oxidizing material.
Incompatible with: metals, combustible organic materials, alkalis, carbon, carbonates, cyanide, sulphides,
diborane, fluoride, phosphines, thiocyanates. For vapor (NO2, N2O4), hydrocarbons, fluorides, formaldehyde.
Violent reaction with powdered metal, carbides, hydrogen sulfides and terpentine.
Hazardous Decomposition Products
Nitrogen and phosphorous oxides.
11. Toxicological Information
No Data Available...
12. Ecological Information
No Data Available...
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13. Disposal Considerations
Dispose in accordance with applicable federal, state and local government regulations. Waste generators must
determine whether a discarded material is classified as a hazardous waste. USEPA guidelines for the classification
determination are listed in 40 CFR Parts 261.3. Additionally, waste generators must consult state and local hazardous
waste regulations to ensure complete and accurate classification.
RCRA Information
Waste solutions may meet the RCRA Corrosive characteristic.
14. Transport Information
Proper Shipping Name
Corrosive Liquids, n.o.s. (Acid blend)
Hazard Class
8, PGII
DOT Identification Number
UN1760
DOT Shipping Label
Corrosive
Additional Shipping Paper Description
For individual contractor use Sikagard Heavy Duty Clean & Etch is regulated as per 49 CFR 173.6 (Materials of
Trade)
15. Regulatory Information
U.S. Regulatory Information
All ingredients of this product are listed or are excluded from listing under the U.S. Toxic Substances Control Act
(TSCA) Chemical Substance Inventory.
SARA Hazard Classes
Acute Health Hazard
SARA Title III - Section 313 Supplier Notification
This product contains the following toxic chemicals that are subject to the reporting requirements of section 313 of
the Emergency Planning and Community Right-To-Know Act (EPCRA) of 1986 and of 40 CFR 372.
NITRIC ACID (7697-37-2) 15 - 35 %
This information must be included on all MSDSs that are copied and distributed for this material.
Ingredient(s) - U.S. Regulatory Information
NITRIC ACID
SARA Title III - EPA Part 355 Extremely Hazardous Substance
SARA Title III - Section 313 Form "R"/TRI Reportable Chemical
OSHA Process Safety Management - 1910.119 App A Hazardous Chemical
SARA - Acute Health Hazard
SARA - Fire Hazard
SARA - Reactivity Hazard
Ingredient(s) - State Regulations
NITRIC ACID
New Jersey - Workplace Hazard
New Jersey - Environmental Hazard
New Jersey - Special Hazard
New Jersey - TCPA Extraordinarily Hazardous Substance
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15. Regulatory Information - Continued
Ingredient(s) - State Regulations - Continued
Pennsylvania - Workplace Hazard
Pennsylvania - Environmental Hazard
California - CalARP Table 3 Regulated Substance
Massachusetts - Hazardous Substance
New York City - Hazardous Substance
PHOSPHORIC ACID
New Jersey - Workplace Hazard
New Jersey - Special Hazard
Pennsylvania - Workplace Hazard
Pennsylvania - Environmental Hazard
Massachusetts - Hazardous Substance
New York City - Hazardous Substance
16. Other Information
HMIS Rating
H eal th: 3
F i re : 0
Reactivity: 0
PP E: D
Revision/Preparer Information
MSDS Preparer: EHS Department
MSDS Preparer Phone Number: 201-933-8800
This MSDS Supercedes A Previous MSDS Dated: 03/16/2005
Disclaimer
The data in this Material Safety Data Sheet relates only to the specific material herein and does not relate to use
in combination with any other material or in any process. The information set forth herein is based on technical
data that Sika believes to be reliable as of the date hereof. Since conditions of use are outside our control, we
make no warranties, express or implied and assume no liability in connection with any use of this information.
Nothing herein is to be taken as a license to operate under or a recommendation to infringe any patents.
SIKA CORPORATION
Printed Using MSDS Generator鈩? 2000
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