MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
ADCO RUST & STAIN REMOVER
PRODUCT
NFPA HAZARD RATINGS*
3 High health hazard
Health
0 Noncombustible
Fire
0 Nonreactive
Reactivity
SECTION 1: PRODUCT INFORMATION
Manufacturer: ADCO, Inc., 900 W. Main, Sedalia, MO 65301 (660) 826-3300
EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBERS: CHEMTREC (800) 424-9300 24 HRS 7 DAYS A WEEK; ADCO (800) 821-7556 (8-5 M-F)
Intended Product Use: Removal of rust, metallic, and other stains
Synonyms: Rust remover
SECTION 2: HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS
Chemical Name % CAS # OSHA PEL LD 50
Hydrogen fluoride* 5 - 10 7664-39-3 3 ppm TWA No data
*In product hydrogen fluoride (a gas) is dissolved as the weak acid hydroflouric acid. Hydrogen fluoride is released if the product is evaporated.
SECTION 3: PHYSICAL DATA
Clear liquid Near 210掳F
Appearance: Boiling Point:
Sharp (acid) odor Miscible
Odor: Solubility in Water:
1.022 No data
Specific Gravity (20掳 C): Vapor Pressure (mm Hg):
2 No data
pH: Vapor Density:
SECTION 4: FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA
Upper Flammable Limit: No data
No data Lower Flammable Limit: No data
Flash Point (Method)(掳F):
Not combustible
Extinguishing Media:
Cool fire exposed containers with water spray.
Special Fire Fighting Procedures:
Exposure to high temperatures may cause evaporation and release of hydrogen fluoride gas which is an irritant and is toxic and corrosive.
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards:
SECTION 5: REACTIVITY DATA
Stable Conditions to Avoid: Storage with ammonia or at temperatures above 120掳F
Stability:
Contact with metals, oxidizers, or alkaline materials.
Incompatibility (materials to avoid):
Toxic and corrosive fumes when boiled.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Will not occur.
Hazardous Polymerization:
SECTION 6: HEALTH HAZARD DATA
Oral toxicity moderate but causes severe burns.
Toxicity (Estimated):
Contact with eyes causes severe irritation to permanent visual defects or blindness. Contact with skin causes delayed irritation to
Effects of Acute:
severe burns. Inhalation can cause extreme irritation of respiratory tract, pulmonary inflammation, and congestion. Ingestion can cause
Overexposure:
burns and necrosis of esophagus and stomach, nausea, circulatory collapse, and death.
Prolonged or repeated exposure may cause fluorosis, weight loss, malaise, anemia, leukopenia, discoloration of teeth, or osteoscherosis.
Chronic:
None of the ingredients of this mixture have been identified as a carcinogen or probable carcinogen by ACGIH, IARC, or OSHA.
Carcinogenicity:
*Hazard ratings and other information are based on latest available information from tests on product or ingredients of mixtures. The data and
evaluations are accurate to the best of ADCO's knowledge. No guarantee or liability is expressed or implied.
Adco Rust & Stain Remover
EXPOSURE LIMITS IRRITANCY OF PRODUCT SENSITIZATION TO PRODUCT CARCINOGENICITY
No components are listed by ACGIH,
3 ppm TWA (hydrogen fluoride) Severe eye and skin irritant None reported
IARC or OSHA
TERATOGENICITY REPRODUCTIVE TOXICITY MUTAGENICITY SYNERGISTIC PRODUCTS
No effects reported No effects reported None reported None reported
Based on known toxicity of components. No test data available on mixture.
SECTION 7: PREVENTATIVE MEASURES
SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION
Respiratory Protection: None required when used as directed with adequate ventilation.
When cleaning up large spills in confined areas, self-contained breathing apparatus is recommended.
Ventilation: Normal industrial ventilation is adequate.
Protective Gloves: Use latex or other waterproof gloves.
Eye Protection: Use goggles or face mask if splashing is likely.
Other protection equipment ordinarily not needed. Availability of eye washes and adequate ventilation in work areas recommended.
Store in closed containers in cool area. Store and handle only in original plastic bottle. Product will etch glass
STORAGE AND HANDLING:
and corrode metal.
Steps to be taken if material is spilled: Cover with sodium bicarbonate solution or soda ash/lime mixture (50/50).
SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURES:
Flush to sewer with excess amounts of cold water.
Neutralize with soda ash/lime mixture (50/50). Flush to sewer with excessive amounts of water.
WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD:
RECOMMENDED PRECAUTIONARY LABELING:
CAUTION: FIRST AID:
Contains corrosive and toxic hydrofluoric acid. Contact In case of contact, flush eyes 15 - 30 minutes with cool water.
with eyes or skin can cause burns that may not be Remove contact lenses. Wash skin with cool water for 15 - 30
immediately visible. Harmful or fatal if swallowed. minutes. Follow by applying ice cold saturated solution of
magnesium sulfate (Epsom salts) or iced 70% rubbing alcohol. If
swallowed, do NOT induce vomiting. Rinse mouth several times
with cold water. Drink large amounts of Milk of Magnesia or
water followed by milk or whites of egg beaten with water. In all
cases seek medical attention.
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. DO NOT TAKE INTERNALLY.
This product is intended for professional use only by trained personnel.
SECTION 8: FIRST AID
Inhalation: Remove person to fresh air.
Eyes: In case of contact with eyes, flush eyes for 15 - 30 minutes with cool water. Remove contact lens.
Skin: Wash skin with cool water, repeat several times. Follow by applying ice cold saturated solution of magnesium sulfate (Epsom salts) or
iced 70% rubbing alcohol.
Ingestion: If swallowed, do NOT induce vomiting. Rinse mouth with cold water. Drink large amounts of Milk of Magnesia, or take Tums, Rolaids,
or water followed by milk or whites of egg beaten in water. SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION.
IF SYMPTOMS PERSIST, SEEK MEDICAL ASSISTANCE
SECTION 9: SARA TITLE III
NOTE: This product does contain some components which are under the reporting requirements of SARA Title III, Section 313. If you are required to report discharges using Form R, SARA Title III,
Section 313, information is available on amounts of reportable components.
SECTION 10: PREPARATION DATE
This information is provided for guidance only based on information we have compiled. No guarantee of accuracy or completeness is expressed or implied.
Prepared by:
ADCO RESEARCH DEPARTMENT
Julie D. Jones
Date: April 5, 2000 Replaces MSDS of: June 9, 1999
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