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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Date of Issue: 11 April 2008
Product Name: Citristrip
STATEMENT OF HAZARDOUS NATURE:
HAZARDOUS ACCORDING TO CRITERIA OF WORKSAFE AUSTRALIA
Section 1 Identification of the Material and Supplier
COMPANY DETAILS: The Flood Company Australia P/L
ACN 92 003 024 600
4 Nelson Avenue Padstow NSW 2211
Ph: 02 9790 5158, 1800 226-113
Fax: 02 9709-2604
A/H 02 9826-6929
PRODUCT:
Citristrip
Product Name:
Other Names: Not Applicable
Manufacturer's Product Code: 9 314177 3800XX (XX is package size)
Use: Industrial strength paint stripper
Section 2 Hazards Identification
This product is not a dangerous good
UN Number: Not Applicable
Dangerous Goods Class and Subsidiary Risk: DOT class not regulated. Not a dangerous good according to the
Australian Dangerous Goods Code
Hazchem Code: Not Applicable
Poisons Schedule Number: Not applicable
Hazard rating: Health 3 Fire 2 Reactivity 0
Section 3 Composition/Information on Ingredients
Ingredients
Chemical Name CAS Number Proportion
N-Methyl-2-Pyrrolidone 872-50-4 65.90%
D-Limonene 5989-27-5 10.35%
Thickener 9004-64-2 <5%
Thickener 9004-65-3 <5%
Section 4 First Aid Measures
Swallowed: Rinse mouth, then drink 1 or 2 large glasses of water, DO NOT induce vomiting. Never give anything
by mouth to an unconscious person. Risk of damage to lungs exceeds poisoning risk. Obtain emergency medical
attention.
Eye: Flush immediately with plenty of cool running water. Remove contact lenses continue flushing for 15
minutes.
Skin: Flush skin with cool running water. Wash thoroughly with soap and water. Wash contaminated clothing
before reuse. May wash with a disinfectant soap and cover the contaminated skin with an anti-bacterial cream.
Inhaled: Remove to fresh air if needed Inhalation: Allow the victim to rest in a well ventilated area. Seek
immediate medical attention if needed.
Serious Inhalation: Evacuate the victim to a safe area as soon as possible. Loosen tight clothing such as a
collar, tie, belt or waistband. If breathing is difficult, administer oxygen. If the victim is not breathing, perform
resuscitation. Seek medical attention.
IF IRRITATION PERSISTS CALL A DOCTOR
Advice to Doctor: Treat symptomatically. Treatment of overexposure should be directed at the control of
symptoms and the clinical condition of the patient.
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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Date of Issue: 11 April 2008
Product Name: Citristrip
Section 5 Fire Fighting Measures
SMALL FIRE: Use dry chemical, CO2, water spray or regular foam.
LARGE FIRE: Use water spray, water fog or regular foam. Do not use straight streams.
Protection of Firefighters
Protective Equipment/Clothing: Wear positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA).
Firefighters protective clothing will only provide limited protection.
Fire Fighting Guidance: When heated above the flash point, releases flammable vapors. When mixed with air
and exposed to ignition source, vapors can burn in open or explode if confined. Vapors may be heavier than air.
May travel long distances along the ground before igniting and flashing back to vapor source. Fine sprays/mists
may be combustible at temperatures below normal flash point. Move containers from fire area if you can do it
without risk. Fight fire from maximum distance or use unmanned hose holders or monitor nozzles. Cool containers
with flooding quantities of water until well after fire is out. Withdraw immediately in case of rising sound from
venting safety devices or discoloration of tank. Always stay away from tanks engulfed in fire. For massive fire, use
unmanned hose holders or monitor nozzles; if this is impossible, withdraw from area and let fire burn.
Hazardous Combustion Products: Incomplete combustion may produce carbon monoxide, oxides or
compounds of nitrogen and other toxic gases.
Cool containing vessels with water jet in order to prevent pressure build-up, auto ignition or explosion.
Section 6 Accidental Release Measures
Combustible liquid.
Eliminate all sources of ignition. All equipment used when handling this product must be grounded. Do not touch
or walk through spilled material. Stop leak if you can do it without risk. Prevent entry into waterways, sewers,
basements or confined areas. A vapor suppressing foam may be used to reduce vapors. Absorb or cover with dry
earth, sand or other non-combustible material and transfer to containers. Use clean non-sparking tools to collect
absorbed material. Dike large spills and place materials in salvage containers. Water spray may reduce vapor;
but may not prevent ignition in closed spaces
Small Spill: Absorb with an inert material and put the spilled material in an appropriate waste disposal.
Section 7 Handling and Storage
Handling
Handle empty containers with care - residue may be combustible and burn if exposed to heat/sparks/open flame.
In addition to the fire/explosion hazard, residual vapor and liquid may also be toxic. Keep container tightly closed
when not in use. Keep in a cool, well-ventilated place.
Keep away from heat, sparks, open flame, ignition source strong oxidizing agents and direct sunlight. Isolate,
vent, drain, wash and purge systems or equipment before maintenance or repair. Wear recommended personal
protective equipment. Observe precautions pertaining to confined space entry.
Storage
Store away from heat, sparks, open flames,.
Section 8 Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
Personal Protection
Inhalation No occupational exposure limits have been developed for this material. A respiratory protection
program that meets OSHA's 29 CFR 1910.134 or ANSI Z88.2 requirements must be followed whenever
workplace conditions warrant respirator use.
Skin Wear chemical resistant gloves such as: Butyl rubber. When skin contact is possible, protective clothing
including gloves, apron, sleeves, boots, head and face protection should be worn. The equipment must be
cleaned thoroughly after each use.
Eye protection, including both chemical splash goggles and face shield, must be worn when possibility exists for
eye contact due to splashing/spraying liquid, airborne particles, or vapor.
Engineering Controls:
Provide exhaust ventilation or other engineering controls to keep the airborne concentrations of vapors below
their respective threshold limit value.
Ensure that eyewash stations and safety showers are proximal to the work-station location.
At elevated temperatures, special ventilation may be required even if the flash point has not been exceeded.
Flammable mists or aerosols can be generated below the flash point of high boiling liquids.
Wash hands before eating, drinking, smoking, or using toilet facilities. Promptly remove soiled clothing/wash
thoroughly before reuse.
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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Date of Issue: 11 April 2008
Product Name: Citristrip
Section 9 Physical and Chemical Properties
Appearance: Thick, orange liquid
Odour: Citrus
Boiling Point: 154.44篊
Max Vapour Pressure: <1mm Hg @ 20篊
Specific Gravity: (H2O=1) 0.96-1.02
Flashpoint: > 61篊
Solubility in Water: Moderate
Section 10 Stability and Reactivity
Chemical Stability: Stable.
Conditions to Avoid:
Severe reducing conditions. In contact with moisture, this hygroscopic (i.e., absorbs water from the air) material
may degrade or become contaminated. Heat, sparks, open flame, other ignition sources, and oxidizing conditions.
Substances to Avoid: Severe oxidizing conditions.
Decomposition Products
Carbon monoxide and nitrogen oxide fumes emitted when heated to decomposition.
Hazardous Polymerization
Not expected to occur.
Reactions with Air and Water
Not expected to occur.
Corrosivity: Not considered to be corrosive for metals and glass.
Section 11 Toxicological Information
Exposure Limits: Not available.
Occupational Exposure Limits
Component Name Source Date Value Type Notation
N-Methyl-2- US (ACGIH) N/L
pyrrolidinone
US (OSHA) N/L
MAK (DE) 19 ppm 8 Skin
HRS/TWA
Skin.
HSE (UK) 25 ppm 8 Skin
HRS/TWA
Skin
. HSE (UK) 75 ppm 15 Skin
MIN/STEL
Skin
Potential Acute Health Effects:
Eye: hazardous in case of eye contact Inflammation of the eye is characterized by redness,
watering, and itching.
skin hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant), Skin inflammation is characterized by itching,
scaling, reddening, or, occasionally, blistering This material or its emissions may defat skin, cause
contact dermatitis, or otherwise aggravate existing skin disease.
ingestion. Irritating to gastrointestinal tract.
inhalation Respiratory tract irritant. Repeated or prolonged inhalation of vapors may lead to
chronic respiratory irritation.
Potential Chronic Health Effects:
CARCINOGENIC EFFECTS: Not available.
MUTAGENIC EFFECTS: Not available.
TERATOGENIC EFFECTS: Not available.
DEVELOPMENTAL TOXICITY: Not available.
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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Date of Issue: 11 April 2008
Product Name: Citristrip
Section 12 Ecological Information
Ecotoxicity
N-methyl-2-pyrrolidinone
This material is expected to be non-hazardous to aquatic species. See component summary.
Environmental Fate and Pathway
This material is not expected to persist in the environment. It is water soluble and is expected to
have low volatility. It isexpected to be poorly adsorbed onto soils or sediments. Hydrolysis is not
expected to be an important factor in the environmental fate process for this material.
COMPONENT INFORMATION 872-50-4
Ecotoxicity
This material is expected to be non-hazardous to aquatic species.
Acute toxicity to fish
LC50 / 96 HOURS bluegill. 832 mg/l
LC50 / 96 HOURS fathead minnow 1,072 mg/l
LC50 / 96 HOURS rainbow trout. 3,048 mg/l
Acute toxicity to aquatic invertebrates
EC50 / 24 HOURS Daphnia magna. > 1,000 mg/l
Toxicity to aquatic plants
EC50 / 72 HOURS Green algae (Scenedesmus subspicatus). > 500 mg/l
Persistance and Degradability
Biodegradation: BOD (Modified MITI Method) = 73% (28 days). BOD (Modified MITI Method) =
92% (14 days). This material is expected to be readily biodegradable.
Bioaccumulation: BCF = 0.16. This material is not expected to bioaccumulate.
Limonen
Ecotoxicity: Not available.
BOD5 and COD: Not available.
Products of Biodegradation:
Possibly hazardous short term degradation products are not likely. However, long term degradation
products may arise.
Toxicity of the Products of Biodegradation: The products of degradation are more toxic.
Section 13 Disposal Considerations
Contaminated product, soil, water, container residues and spill cleanup materials may be
hazardous wastes. Comply with applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
Section 14 Transport Information
Not regulated by U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) when shipped in packages of 119
gallons or less. If you reformulate or further process this material, you should consider re-
evaluation of the regulatory status of the components listed in the composition section of this
sheet, based on final composition of your product.
This product is not a dangerous good for transport
UN Number: Not applicable
UN Proper Shipping Name. Not applicable
Class and subsidiary risk(s): Not applicable
Hazchem Code: Not applicable
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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Date of Issue: 11 April 2008
Product Name: Citristrip
Section 15 Regulatory Information
Regulatory Status
Country Inventory
Australia Inventory of Chemical Substances (AICS) X
Canada DSL X
Canada NDSL
China IECS X
European Union EINECS X
X = All components are included or are otherwise exempt from inclusion on this
inventory.
European Union ELINCS
European Union NLP
Japan ENCS X
Korea ECL X
Philippines PICCS X
United States TSCA X
Chemicals with provided CAS numbers in this material are not subject to the reporting
requirements of CERCLA.
Section 16 Other Information
National Fire Protection Association (U.S.A.):
Health: 3
Flammability: 2
Reactivity: 0
Keep out of reach of children.
The above information is believed to be correct with respect to the formula used in manufacture of
the product. As data, standards and regulations change, and conditions of use and handling are
beyond our control, NO WARRANTY. EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, IS MADE AS TO THE
COMPLETENESS OR CONTINUING ACCURACY OF THE INFORMATION
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