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Trade Name: Back To Nature Safer Deglosser
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SECTION 6 -- HEALTH HAZARD DATA
THRESHOLD LIMIT VALUE:
See Section 2.
EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE
Eye Contact:
Will cause tissue destruction and eye damage if not treated.
Skin Contact:
May cause irritation and skin burns.
Ingestion:
Causes severe irritation and possible tissue damage to mucous membranes of the mouth, throat, esophagus and
stomach.
Inhalation:
Vapors are unlikely due to physical properties.
Carcinogenicity:
Components of this product have not been identified as carcinogens by NTP, IARC, or OSHA.
SECTION 7 -- REACTIVITY DATA
Stability:
Stable
Conditions to Avoid:
Prolonged excessive heat may cause product decomposition.
Incompatibility (Materials to Avoid):
This product is alkaline - avoid contact with acidic materials and strong oxidizing agents. Prolonged contact with
metals such as aluminum, tin, lead and zinc may produce flammable hydrogen gas.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Sulfur oxides.
Hazardous Polymerization:
Will not occur.
SECTION 8 -- SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURES
Steps to be taken in case material is spilled or released: Remove ignition sources, evacuate area, avoid breathing vapor or contact with liquid. Recover free
liquid or stop leak if possible. Dike large spills and use absorbent material for small spills. Keep spilled material out of sewers, ditches and bodies of water.
Waste disposal method: Consult local, state and federal regulations before disposing of this material.
SECTION 9 -- SAFE HANDLING AND USE INFORMATION
Respiratory Protection:
Not normally required, but if vapor concentration becomes high, use self-contained air mask.
Ventilation:
Use adequate ventilation.
Protective Gloves:
Chemically resistant gloves.
Eye Protection:
Safety glasses should be worn.
Other Protective Equipment:
Eye wash and safety shower in work area.
Handling and Storage Precautions:
Do not store in aluminum container as flammable hydrogen gas can be generated. Do not use aluminum fittings or
transfer lines. Avoid contact with acids.
SECTION 10 -- SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS
Dept. of Labor Storage Category:
Non-flammable. Keep containers closed when not in use. Avoid eye contact. Avoid prolonged
Hygienic Practices:
or repeated contact with skin. Wash skin with soap and water after contact.
Empty Container Warning:
"Empty" containers retain residue (liquid and/or vapor) and can be dangerous. Do not pressurize, cut, weld, braze,
solder, drill, grind or expose such containers to heat, flame, sparks or other sources of ignition. They may explode
and cause injury or death. Do not attempt to clean since residue is difficult to remove. "Empty" drums should be
completely drained, properly bunged and promptly returned to supplier or disposed of in an environmentally safe
manner and in accordance with governmental regulations.