SAFETY DATA SHEET METSPRAY AK3854 1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION AND THE COMPANY: PRODUCT NAME: PART No.: APPLICATIONS: EMERGENCY TELEPHONES: METSPRAY AK3854 A3854 SILICATE FREE SPRAYWASH DETERGENT 0121-525-4540 (09.00-17.00 hours) : 01865-407-333 (Out of office hours) SUPPLIER: GRAMOS APPLIED LIMITED, SPRING ROAD, SMETHWICK, WEST MIDLANDS, B66 1PT, ENGLAND TELEPHONE: +44 (0)121-525-4000 FAX: +44 (0)121-525-4919 2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS: INGREDIENT NAME: TETRAPOTASSIUM PYROPHOSPHATE DISTILLATES (PETROLEUM), HYDROTREAT- ED LIGHT MODIFIED ALCOHOL ETHOXYLATE EINECS CAS No.: CONTENT SYMBOL RISK: 230-785-7 7320-34-5 30-60 % Xi 36 265-149-8 64742-47-8 1-5 % 68154-99-4 1-5 % Xi 38, 41 The full text for all R-phrases are shown in section 16 3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION: Irritating to eyes. 4. FIRST AID MEASURES: GENERAL: INHALATION: INGESTION: SKIN: If medical attention is required present a copy of this datasheet to the physician. Move the exposed person to fresh air at once. Get medical attention if any discomfort continues. DO NOT induce vomiting. Get medical attention immediately. Promptly get affected personnel to drink large volumes of water to dilute the swallowed chemical. Give milk instead of water if readily available. NEVER MAKE AN UNCONSCIOUS PERSON VOMIT OR DRINK FLUIDS! Promptly wash contaminated skin with soap or mild detergent and water. Promptly remove clothing if soaked through and wash as above. Get medical attention if irritation persists after washing. 1 / 5
EYES: Promptly wash eyes with plenty of water while lifting the eye lids. Make sure to remove any contact lenses from the eyes before rinsing. Get medical attention immediately. Continue to rinse. 5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES: EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: This material is not combustible. Use extinguishing media appropriate for surrounding fire. SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES: Move container from fire area if it can be done without risk. Use water to keep fire exposed containers cool and disperse vapours. UNUSUAL FIRE & EXPLOSION HAZARDS: No unusual fire or explosion hazards noted. HAZARDOUS COMBUSTION PRODUCTS: Fire creates: Carbon dioxide (CO2). Carbon monoxide (CO). Oxides of: Sodium. PROTECTIVE MEASURES IN FIRE: Wear breathing apparatus 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES: PERSONAL PRECAUTION IN SPILL: Wear gloves and goggles. If dusty conditions wear dust mask. Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing. Avoid breathing dust. PRECAUTIONS TO PROTECT ENVIRONMENT: Prevent products access into water courses. Notify authorities if large amounts of the material have entered a watercourse. SPILL CLEANUP METHODS: COLLECT. DO NOT touch spilled material. Shovel into dry containers. Cover and move the containers. Flush the area with water. 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE: USAGE PRECAUTIONS: Read and follow manufacturer's recommendations. Avoid spilling, skin and eye contact. Use mechanical ventilation in case of handling which causes formation of dust. STORAGE PRECAUTIONS: Keep in cool, dry, ventilated storage and closed containers. Keep in original container. Keep separate from food, feedstuffs, fertilizers and other sensitive material. STORAGE CRITERIA: Chemical storage. 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS AND PERSONAL PROTECTION: INGREDIENT NAME: DISTILLATES (PETROLEUM), HYDROTREAT- ED LIGHT CAS No.: STD: LT EXP. 8 HRS: ST EXP. 15 MIN: 64742-47-8 OES 5 mg/m3 10 mg/m3 INGREDIENT COMMENTS: OES = Occupational Exposure Standard. 2 / 5
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: VENTILATION: Provide adequate general and local exhaust ventilation. RESPIRATORS: Wear respirator if there is dust formation. PROTECTIVE GLOVES: Protective gloves and goggles must be used if there is a risk of direct contact or splash. EYE PROTECTION: Wear splash-proof eye goggles to prevent any possibility of eye contact. OTHER PROTECTION: Provide eyewash station. Wear dust masks in dusty areas. HYGIENIC WORK PRACTICES: Wash at the end of each work shift and before eating, smoking and using the toilet. Wash promptly if skin becomes wet or contaminated. 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES: APPEARANCE: Powder COLOUR: White. ODOUR/TASTE: No characteristic odour. SOLUBILITY DESCRIPTION: Soluble in water. FLASH POINT ( C): Is not flammable. METHOD: 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY: STABILITY: Avoid: Moisture. Mixing with any other material. CONDITIONS TO AVOID: Avoid contact with acids. Contact with zinc or aluminium may liberate highly flammable hydrogen gas. MATERIALS TO AVOID: Strong oxidizing agents. HAZARDOUS DECOMP. PRODUCTS: Fire or high temperatures create: Carbon dioxide (CO2). Carbon monoxide (CO). Oxides of: Sodium. 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION: INHALATION: INGESTION: SKIN: EYES: Dust may irritate respiratory system or lungs. Swallowing concentrated chemical may cause severe internal injury. Slightly irritating. Powder may irritate skin. Irritating to eyes. Particles in the eyes may cause irritation and smarting. 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION: ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION: Not regarded as dangerous for the environment. 3 / 5
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS: DISPOSAL METHODS: Dilute with water, neutralize with HCl, discharge to sewer with lots of water. Dispose of in accordance with Local Authority requirements. 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION: ROAD TRANSPORT: ROAD TRANSPORT NOTES: Not Classified SEA TRANSPORT: SEA TRANSPORT NOTES: Not Classified. 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION: LABEL FOR SUPPLY: RISK PHRASES: SAFETY PHRASES: R-36 Irritating to eyes. S-25 Avoid contact with eyes. S-26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. UK REGULATORY REFERENCES: Chemicals (Hazard Information Packaging & Supply) Regulations 2002 (CHIP 3). STATUTORY INSTRUMENTS: Control of Substances Hazardous to Health. Chemicals (Hazard Information and Packaging) Regulations. APPROVED CODE OF PRACTICE: Safety Data Sheets for Substances and Preparations L62. Classification and Labelling of Substances and Preparations Dangerous for Supply. GUIDANCE NOTES: Occupational Exposure Limits EH40. 16. OTHER INFORMATION: USER NOTES: For further information or advice contact our technical service line during regular office hours on 0121-525-4000. This safety data sheet has been compiled for the product as supplied, properties and hazards will vary if the product is diluted with water or mixed with any other material. REVISION COMMENTS: The information contained herein is based on known available data believed to be reliable but does not constitute the users own assessment of the work place risk as required by other Health and Safety Legislation. REV. No./REPL. SDS GENERATED: 07-07-00 4 / 5
SDS No.: 3 R-PHRASES (Full Text) R-36 Irritating to eyes. R-38 Irritating to skin. R-41 Risk of serious damage to eyes. SAFETY DATA SHEET STATUS: Approved. DATE: 16-05-03 SIGNATURE: Health and Safety Officer. 5 / 5