METREX
Material Safety Data Sheet
in accordance with Community Regulation 2006/1907/EC (R.E.A.C.H.)
Revision Date: 04th April 2008
SECTION 1
Product & Company identification
1.1 Product name
MetriClean2
1.2 Uses/Application:
Multipurpose Stainless Steel Low Foaming Instrument Cleaner & Polisher.
1.3 Company (Name, address and info phone number)
METREX RESEARCH CORPORATION
28210 Wick Road
Romulus, Michigan 48174 ?U.S.A.
+1-714-516-7788
1.4 Emergency phone (according to communitarian directive 99/45/EC, article 17)
+39.081.8508.325 (08.00-17.00, European time, GMT+1)
E-mail address: safety@kerrhawe.com
SECTION 2
Hazard identification
2.1 Hazard classification (according to communitarian directives 67/548/EEC & 99/45/EC)
Irritating to eyes and skin.
2.2 Other hazard
None.
SECTION 3
Composition/Information on Ingredients
(according to communitarian directives 67/548/EEC, 99/45/EC & 2001/58/EC)
3.1 Hazardous ingredients
HAZARDOUS % HAZARD RISK PHRASES CAS N. EINECS N.
INGREDIENTS SYMBOLS
Potassium hydroxide (KOH) 0,5-3,5 Xn; C 22-35 1310-58-3 215-181-3
2,2' iminodiethanol 0,1-0,2 Xn; Xi 22-48/22-38-41 111-42-2 203-868-0
2,2' oxydiethanol 0,1 Xn 22 111-46-6 203-872-2
4-chloro-3,5-xylenol 0,05 Xn; Xi 22-36/38-43 88-04-0 201-793-8
Orthophosphoric Acid < 0,01 C 34 7664-38-2 231-633-2
Ethane-1,2-diol < 0,02 Xn 22 107-21-1 203-473-3
3.2 Other non-hazardous ingredients
Acrylic Acid Polymer sodium Salt.
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SECTION 4
First aid measures
4.1 Treatment for eye contact: Flush with water for 15 minutes. If irritation persists, seek medical attention.
4.2 Treatment for skin contact: Wash with soap and water.
4.3 Treatment for inhalation (breathing): Remove to fresh air. If irritation persists, seek medical attention.
4.4 Treatment for ingestion (swallowing): Do not induce vomiting. Give large quantities of water. Seek
medical attention.
SECTION 5
Fire-fighting Measures
5.1 Suitable extinguishing media: Carbon dioxide, dry chemical, foam.
5.2 Forbidden extinguishing media: Not applicable.
5.3 Special fire fighting measures: Not applicable.
5.4 Unusual fire and explosion hazards: Not applicable.
5.5 Special protection equipment: Not applicable.
SECTION 6
Accidental Release Measures
6.1 Personal Precautions: Follow recommended precautions listed in other sections.
6.2 Environmental Precautions: Do not flush to sewer.
6.3 Reclaiming Methods: Ventilate area. Wipe up or rinse with tap water, sand or sweeping compound.
SECTION 7
Handling and Storage (according to article 5 of communitarian directive 98/24/EC)
7.1 Handling Precautions: Avoid temperatures above 200癋 (93,3癈) and evaporation of water.
7.2 Precautions in case of Fire and Explosion: Will not occur ?water based product.
7.3 Storage Conditions: Store at ambient temperature.
7.4 Suggested container(s): Original sealed containers provided by manufacturer.
7.5 Indication for Combined Storage: Avoid contact with strong oxidizing agents or acids.
7.6 Environmental precautions: None particular. Avoid spillage/release of the product into the environment.
7.7 Other Precautions: Keep out of reach of children. Do not ingest. Avoid contact with eyes and skin. Use
according to directions. Avoid contamination of food. Do not reuse empty container.
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SECTION 8
Exposure controls/personal protection
TWA/TLV: 2 mg/m3;
For KOH:
8.1 Exposure Limits:
TWA/TLV: 1 mg/m3; STEL: 3 mg/m3
For o-phosphoric acid:
8.2 Exposure control measures
8.2.1 Precautionary Measures:
(according to communitarian directives 89/686/EEC & article 4 of 98/24/EC)
Local Exhaust Ventilation: Adequate ventilation to maintain recommended
exposure limit.
Ventilation: Special Ventilation: None.
Mechanical (General) Ventilation: Should be sufficient.
Other Ventilation: None.
Respiratory Protection: Not needed. Use the product in a well-ventilated area.
Hands Protection: Butyl .rubber, nitrile rubber, polyethylene or double-gloved latex.
Eyes Protection: Safety goggles.
Skin Protection: Handle in accordance with good personal hygiene and safety practices.
Other Protective Equipments: It would be better use a lab coat.
Measures listed in this paragraph are to be consider as indications and NOT as prescriptions (89/656/EEC)
8.2.2 Environment exposure control measures
Not Applicable.
SECTION 9
Physical and Chemical Properties
9.1 General information
Appearance: Green liquid Odour: Fresh, clean scent.
9.2 Information related to health, safety and environment
pH: 13,0 ?14,0 (Undiluted) Relative density: Not available
Boiling point: 90,6癈 (195癋) Specific gravity: 1,049 g/ml (@ 25癈)
Flash point: Not applicable (N/A) Solubility: 100% in water
Flammability: Not flammable. Partition coefficient n-octanol/water: N/D
Lower Explosivity Limit (L.E.L.): N/A Viscosity: Similar to water
Upper Explosivity Limit (U.E.L.): N/A Vapour density (air = 1): Heavier than water
Oxidizing properties: None Evaporation rate (n-butane = 1): Slower than ether
Vapour pressure: Not available Melting point: N/A
9.3 Other information (according to communitarian directive 94/9/EC):
Miscibility: Miscible with water. Conducibility: Similar to water
Solubility in Lipids: Not available Gases Group: N/A
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SECTION 10
Stability and Reactivity
Stability: Stable solution
10.1 Conditions to avoid: Avoid temperatures above 93,3癈 (200癋) and evaporation of water.
10.2 Materials to avoid (incompatibility): Strong oxidizing agents or acids.
10.3 Hazardous decomposition products: Oxides of carbon.
Other precautions:
Hazardous Polymerization Products: Will not occur
Safety significance in case of change in physical appearance: None known
Stabilizers: This product is not stabilized.
SECTION 11
Toxicological Information
CMR effects (Carcinogenicity, Mutagenicity and toxicity for reproduction):
None.
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Effects and hazards of eye contact: May cause severe irritation.
Effects and hazards of skin contact: May cause moderate irritation.
Effects and hazards of Inhalation (Breathing): May cause low or mild irritation.
Effects and hazards of Ingestion (Swallowing): May cause mild irritation.
Effects for prolonged Exposure: Unknown.
Toxic-kinetic effects: Unknown.
Effects on metabolism: Unknown.
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Toxicological data for ingredients:
LD50 (oral rat): 365 mg/Kg
Potassium Hydroxide
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SECTION 12
Ecological Information
This product has not known ecological hazardous effects.
12.1 Eco-toxicity: Not available
12.2 Mobility: Not available
12.3 Persistence and degradability: Not available
12.4 Bioaccumulative potential: Not available
12.5 Results of PBT (Persistent Bio-Toxicity) assessment: Not available
12.6 Other adverse effects: Not available
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Aquatic toxicity data for ingredients:
None
SECTION 13
Disposal considerations
Incinerate in proper equipment. Dispose of in accordance with local regulations.
SECTION 14
Transport information
14.1 Sea transportation (IMDG)
The product is not regulated.
14.2 Air transportation (ICAO/IATA)
The product is not regulated.
14.3 Transportation by Road/Railway (RID/ADR)
The product is not regulated.
SECTION 15 (Classification according to communitarian directives 67/548/EEC & 99/45/EC)
Regulatory information
Risk phrases
36/38 Irritating to eyes and skin.
Xi (Irritating)
Safety phrases
26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.
36/37/39 Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection
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SECTION 16
Other information
16.1 Risk phrases of all ingredients
22 Harmful if swallowed.
35 Causes severe burns.
38 Irritating to skin.
48/22 Harmful: danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure if swallowed.
41 Risk of serious damage to eyes.
43 May cause sensitisation by skin contact.
16.2 Sources of key data used to compile the Safety Data Sheet:
European Chemicals Bureau (ECB ?www.ecb.jrc.it)
European chemical Substances Information System (ESIS - www.ecb.jrc.it/esis)
A.C.G.I.H. (www.acgih.org)
N.I.OS.H. (www.cdc.gov/niosh/)
O.S.H.A. (www.osha.gov/)
U.E. (www.europa.eu/index_it.htm)
I.A.R.C. (www.iarc.fr/)
N.T.P. (www.ntp.niehs.nih.gov)
European Community Directives:
67/548/EEC: Classification, packaging and labelling of dangerous substances.
99/45/EC: Directive concerning the approximation of the laws, regulations and administrative
provisions of the Member States relating to the classification, packaging and labelling of
dangerous preparations.
2001/58/EC: Second amendment of directive 91/155/EEC for the definition of a detailed arrangement
of specific information relating to dangerous preparations (art. 14 of 99/45/EC) and
substances (art. 27 of 67/548/EEC).
89/656/EEC: Directive on the minimum health and safety requirements for the use by workers of
personal protective equipment at the workplace (third individual directive within the
meaning of Article 16 (1) of Directive 89/391/EEC).
89/686/EEC: Approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to personal protective
equipment.
94/9/EC: Approximation of the laws of the Member States concerning equipment and protective
systems intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres
98/24/EC: Protection of the health and safety of workers from the risks related to chemical agents at
work.
Document modification history: First version in compliance of Community Regulation 2006/1907/EC
(R.E.A.C.H.)
CAUTION: PRODUCT FOR PROFESSIONAL USE
The information on this Safety Sheet is based on presently available data and to our best knowledge
for the correct handling of the product under normal conditions. Any use of this product in any way
not indicated on this Sheet or the use of this product together with any other process/procedure will be
exclusively under the user's responsibility. This document does not constitute explicit or implicit
warranty of product quality or fitness for a particular purpose.
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