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Safety data sheet
According to 93/112/EEC
   
 
No. 4.501 GB
22nd. January 1998
 

1. Identification of the substance/
preparation and company  
Manufacturer
/importer/
distributor:
 
Lime/Grout remover  PDF printfil
Alfix A/S
H.C. Ørstedsvej 13
6000 Kolding
Denmark
Telephone: +45 75 52 90 11, Telefax: +45 75 50 40 11.

2. Composition/
information on ingredients

Chemical characterisation:

CAS-Nr.

Designation

Content %

 Symbol R phrases
77-92-9

Citric acid

1-5

Xi 

R36
7664-38-2 Phosphoric acid   < 25  C R34
9016-45-9 Nonyl phenol polyglycol ether 1-5 Xn, Xi   R22-36/38-53
  

3. Hazards identification sstoffer 

Critical to man and the environment:
to man: Irritates skin and eyes. Degreases skin.
to the environment: May cause long term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.

4. First-aid measures 
By inhalation: Seek fresh air.
By skin contact: Immediately remove contaminated clothes. Wash skin with water and soap. By discomfort seek medical advice and bring along this safety data sheet.
By eye contact: Rinse immediately with water (preferably from eye wash) for at least 15 minutes. Open eyes widely and remove possible contact lenses. Seek medical advice and bring along this safety data sheet.
By ingestion: Rinse out mouth thoroughly with water and then drink plenty of water or milk. Do not try to induce vomiting. By vomiting keep head low and call doctor/ambulance immediately.

5. Fire-fighting measures

Suitable extinguishing media: The product is not inflammable. By surrounding fires all known extinguishing medias can be used.
Can be released in a fire: By heating/fire irritating vapours may be formed.
Special protective equipment for fire fighters: Wear protective equipment in accordance with surrounding fire.

6. Accidental release measures

Personal precautions: Use the same personal protection as mentioned in item 8.
Environmental precautions: Do not discharge spillage into drains, surface and ground water.
Methods for cleaning up: Small quantities can be rinsed away with large quantities of water. Absorb large quantities with earth, sand or the like and place it in closed containers.

7. Handling and storage Handling

Precautions for safe handling: Avoid contact with skin and eyes - wear skin and eye protection. as stated under item 8. There must be easy access to running water and eye wash. Wash hands before breaks, toilet visits and after work.
Storage
Conditions for safe storage: Frost-free and in tightly closed original packaging.
Further information about storage: Keep out of reach of children. Do not store together with food, animal feeding stuffs, remedies and the like.
Storage class: To be stored in accordance with local and/or national regulations.

8. Exposure controls/personal protection

Additional information about design of technical systems: Running water and eye wash must be easily accessible.
Components with critical values that require monitoring at the workplace:
CAS No. Designation Type  Value and unit  Remarks
7664-38-2 Orthophosphoric acid EOS 2mg/m3 (short-term exposure)
According to EH40/97 Occupational exposure limits 1997
Personal protection:
Respiratory protection: Not required.
Hand protection: Wear protective gloves. Suitable glove material is PVC, butyl and nitrile rubber.
Eye protection: Wear eye protection.
Skin protection: Wear working clothes.

9. Physical and chemical properties
Appearance: Liquid
pH: Approx. 1 (concentrated), 5 (1%)
Relative density: 1.030 g/ml

10. Stability and reactivity

Conditions to avoid: By fire/heating phosphorus oxide may be generated.
Materials to avoid: Strong bases.

11. Toxicological information

Known delayed effects: None known.
Immediate effects:
- skin contact: Irritates skin. Risk of corrosive damage in case of comprehensive contact.
- eye contact: Strongly irritant. Splashes directly into eyes give redness and pain as well as damage of the cornea.
- inhalation: At normal working temperatures there are no vapours over the product.
- ingestion: Irritates mucous membranes in mouth, throat and stomach/intestinal canals strongly.
- sensitization: -

12. Ecological information

May cause long term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.

13. Disposal
considerations

Appropriate methods of disposal: Large quantities of waste and spillage are to be collected in suitable containers and disposed of in accordance with local regulations.
EAK-code: The user is to determine the EAK-code himself on the basis of use and line of business.  

14. Transport information

The product is not comprised by the regulations on the transport of dangerous goods.

15. Regulatory information

Provisions from the EC: The agent is classified and labelled in accordance with EU Directives/Ordinance on Hazardous Materials.
Hazard designation of product:
 
IRRITANT
Code letter: Xi
Hazard determining component of labelling: Orthophosphoric acid.
Risk phrases:
R36/38:. Irritating to eyes and skin.
Safety phrases:
S26: In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.
Particular labelling requirements for certain preparations: No.
16. Other information

Training advise: No special training is necessary by a thorough knowledge of this safety data sheet is a condition.
Recommended use: Removes cement film and calcareous deposits on ceramic tiles.
Prepared by: CHEMTOX A/S, Pakhustorvet 4, 6000 Kolding, Denmark, Tel.: +45 75 50 88 11.
ALFIX A/S . H. C. Ørsteds Vej 11-13 . DK 6000  Kolding . Tel:  +45 75 52 90 11 . Fax:  +45 75 50 40 11 . alfix@alfix.dk . Disclaimer