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Safety Data Sheet
1. Identification of the substance / preparation and the Company
1.1 Identification of the substance or preparation
Product name OPTIMA INTENSIVE CLEANER
1.2 Use of the substance / preparation
Intended use Alkaline stripper
1.3 Company identification
Name VIC International Inc.
Full address 231 E. Emory Rd.
District and Country Powell, TN 37849 - USA
Product Technical Information 1-865-947-2882
Product distribution by Vic Green
1.4 Emergency telephone
Transportation Emergency 1-800-255-3924
Medical/Handling Emergency 1-800-255-3924
2. Hazards Identification
2.1 Substance/Preparation Classification
This preparate is dangerous under 67/548/EEC and 1999/45/EC directives and subsequent amendments.
Therefore, this preparate requires a safety data sheet according to the Regulation (EC) 1907/2006 and subsequent
amendments. Further information on health and/or environmental hazards can be found in sections 11 and 12 of
this sheet.
Danger Symbols: C
Phrases R: 34
2.2 Danger Identification
CAUSES BURNS.
3. Composition / Information on ingredients
Contains:
Name Concentration C Classification
WATER 70 <= C < 80
Cas No 7732-18-5
CE No 231-791-2
2-ethylhexyl sulfate 1 <= C < 3 Xi R36/38
Cas No 126-92-1
CE No 204-812-8
SODIUM HYDROXIDE 5 <= C < 7 C R35
Cas No 1310-73-2
CE No 215-185-5
Index No 011-002-00-6
2-METHOXY-1-METHYLETHYL ACETATE 1 <= C < 3 R10
Cas No 108-65-6 Xi R36
CE No 203-603-9
Index No 607-195-00-7
ETHANOLAMINE 3 <= C < 5 C R34
Cas No 141-43-5 Xn R20/21/22
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CE No 205-483-3 R37
Index No 603-030-00-8
BENZYL ALCOHOL 3 <= C < 5 Xn R20/22
Cas No 100-51-6
CE No 202-859-9
Index No 603-057-00-5
1-METHOXY-2-PROPANOL 8 <= C < 11 R10
Cas No 107-98-2
CE No 203-539-1
Index No 603-064-00-3
The complete text of -R- phrases is specified in section 16.
Ingredients according Regulation (EC) No 648/2004
less than 5 %: phosphates, phosphonates, anionic surfactants, aromatic hydrocarbons
4. First aid measures
EYES: Irrigate copiously with clean, fresh water for at least 15 minutes.
Seek medical advice.
SKIN: Immediately wash with plenty of water. Remove all contaminated clothing. Obtain immediate medical
attention. Wash contaminated clothing separately before using them again.
INHALATION: Remove to open air. If breathing is irregular or stopped, administer artificial respiration. Obtain
immediate medical attention.
INGESTION: Obtain immediate medical attention. Induce vomiting only if indicated by the doctor. Give nothing by
mouth to an unconscious person.
5. Fire-fighting measures
Closed containers exposed to the heat of a fire may lead to pressure rise and explode. For information on
environmental and health risks, protection of the respiratory airways, ventilation and individual protective measures,
refer to the other sections of this sheet.
Extinguishing measures: CO2, foam, chemical powder for flammable liquids. Water may not be effective to
extinguish the fire, nevertheless it should be used to cool the containers exposed to flames and prevent fires and
explosions. For leakage and spillage that have not caught fire, nebulized water may be used to disperse the
flammable vapours and protect the people involved in stopping the leakage.
Equipment: wear equipment complete with helmet and face shield and protection of the neck, selfbreathing
apparatus at pressure or demand, insulative jacket and trousers, with bands around the arms, legs and waist.
6. Accidental release measures
Limit the spreading of the spillage with inert absorbent material (sand, earth etc). Neutralize and remove as far as
possible the treated mass; wash the remainder with plenty of water.
7. Handling and storage
Store in a well ventilated place, keeping the containers closed when not used. Do not smoke while handling. Keep
far away from sources of heat, naked flames and sparks and other sources of ignition.
8. Exposure control / personal protection.
8.1 Exposure limit values
Name Type Country TWA/8h STEL/15min
mg/m3 ppm mg/m3 ppm
2-METHOXY-1-METHYLETHYL ACETATE
OEL EU 275 50 550 100 Skin
OEL IRL 50 100 Skin
WEL UK 50 100 Skin
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ETHANOLAMINE
TLV-ACGIH 7,5 15 Skin
OEL EU 2,5 1 7,6 3 Skin
OEL IRL 3 6 Skin
WEL UK 3 6 Skin
BENZYL ALCOHOL
8.2 Exposure controls
Against corrosive properties of the product and according to the type of working, suitable protection equipment
should be worn. Such as: an helmet to protect the face, the head and the neck, waterproof gloves and overall,
resistant to the product.
Do not eat, drink or smoke while handling it; wash carefully the hands with soap and water before meals and after
work shift; a shower is recommended.
9. Physical and chemical properties
Colour Colorless
Odour alcoholic
Appearance Homogeneous liquid
Solubility Water soluble
Viscosity N.A.
Vapour density N.A.
Evaporation speed N.A.
Comburent properties N.A.
Partition coefficient: n-octanol/water N.A.
pH 13,5 +/- 0,5
Boiling point N.A.
Flash point N.A.
Explosive properties N.A.
Vapour pressure N.A.
Specific gravity 1,054 Kg/l
10. Stability and reactivity
The product is stable in normal conditions of use and storage. When heated or in the event of a fire, carbonoxides
may be released and vapours which are dangerous to health. The vapours may also form explosive mixtures with
the air.
Sodium hydroxide (caustic soda) attacks aluminium, tin, lead, zinc and reacts violently with acids. In order to obtain
aqueous solutions always add soda to the water and not vice versus.
1-methoxy-2-propylacetate: it is stable but in presence of air, it can gradually form peroxides which explode due to
the rise in temperature. It can react violently with oxidizing agents and strong acids and alkaline metals. Avoid
copper, aluminium and their alloys when storing. Store under inert atmosphere, repaired from humidity because it
easily hydrolyses.
Monoethanolamine reacts basically in water and violently with strong acids.
Benzyl alcohol: it reacts violently with strong oxidizing agents and may attack aluminium when heated.
1-methoxy 2-propanol (propylenmethylglycol) absorbs and dissolves in water and in organic solvents; it dissolves
different plastic material; it is stable but in the presence of air it can gradually form explosive peroxides when
heated and may react with strong oxidizing agents and acids. It should be biodegradable. Stainless steel is suitable
while copper and aluminium are not.
11. Toxicological information
This product is corrosive and causes abrasions of skin surface, accompanied by rubefaction, warmth and sting. In
the most serious cases, small vescicles appear, which cause strong sting and pain. Upon contact with eyes, it may
cause serious harm, such as cornea opacity, iris lesions, irreversible eye coloration. Possible vapours are caustic
for the respiratory system and may cause pulmonary edema, whose symptoms sometimes arise only after some
hours. Exposure symptoms may include: sting, cough, asthma, laryngitis, respiratory disorders, headache, nausea
and sickness. If swallowed, it may cause mouth, throat and oesophagus burns; sickness, diarrhoea, edema, larynx
swelling and, consequently, asphyxia. Perforation of the gastro-intestinal tract is also possible.
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1-methoxy-2-propanol and corresponding acetate: the main route of entry is the skin, whereas the respiratory
route is less important owing to the low vapour tension of the product. Concentrations above 100 ppm cause
irritation of the eyes, nose and oropharnyx.
The recommended limit of exposure is 100 ppm for 8 hours. At 1000 ppm disturbance in the equilibrium and severe
irritation of the eyes is observed. (For further details refer to INRS, Fiche toxicologique, nr. 221).
Clinical and biological examinations carried out on exposed volunteers revealed no anomalies. Acetate produces
greater skin and ocular irritation on direct contact. No chronic effects have been reported in man. In vitro
genotoxicity tests on animals resulted to be negative.
No significant effects were observed in studies on animal reproduction.
The following experimental data confirm that the substance is not even harmful: oral LD50 in the rat = 7900 mg/kg,
inhalation CL50 in the rat 4 hours = 55.2 mg/l (Fiche toxicologique nr. 221).
SODIUM HYDROXIDE: oral LD50 (mg/kg) 1350 (RAT) ; dermal LD50 (mg/kg) 1350 (RAT)
2-METHOXY-1-METHYLETHYL ACETATE: oral LD50 (mg/kg) > 5000 (RAT) ; dermal LD50 (mg/kg) > 5000 (RAT)
BENZYL ALCOHOL: oral LD50 (mg/kg) 1230 (RAT) ; dermal LD50 (mg/kg) 2000 (RABBIT)
12. Ecological information
Use this product according to good working practices. Avoid litter. Inform the competent authorities, should the
product reach waterways or sewers or contaminate soil or vegetation.
13. Disposal consideration
Consider the possibility of burning the product in a suitable incinerator.
Acid or basic products must always be neutralized before undergoing any treatment, including biological treatment
whenever feasible. If the waste is solid, it can be disposed of in a landfill.
14. Transport information
These goods must be transported by vehicles authorized to the carriage of dangerous goods according to the
provisions set out in the current edition of the Code of International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road (ADR)
and in all the applicable national regulations.
These goods must be packed in their original packaging or in packaging made of materials resistant to their content
and not reacting dangerously with it. People loading and unloading dangerous goods must be trained on all the
risks deriving from these substances and on all actions that must be taken in case of emergency situations.
Road and rail transport:
ADR/RID: 8
UN: 1824
Packing Group: III
Label: 8
Nr. Kemler: 80
Proper Shipping Name: Sodium hydroxide solution
Carriage by sea (shipping):
IMO class: 8
UN: 1824
Packing Group: III
Label: 8
EMS: F-A, S-B
Proper Shipping Name: Sodium hydroxide solution
Transport by air:
IATA: 8
UN: 1824
Packing Group: III
Label: 8
Cargo:
Packaging instructions: 821
Maximum quantity: 60 L
Pass.:
Packaging instructions: 819
Maximum quantity: 5L
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Special Instructions: A3
15. Regulatory information
C
CORROSIVE
R34 CAUSES BURNS.
S 1/ 2 KEEP LOCKED UP AND OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN.
S26 IN CASE OF CONTACT WITH EYES, RINSE IMMEDIATELY WITH PLENTY OF WATER AND SEEK
MEDICAL ADVICE.
S36/37/39 WEAR SUITABLE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING, GLOVES AND EYE/FACE PROTECTION.
S45 IN CASE OF ACCIDENT OR IF YOU FEEL UNWELL, SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE IMMEDIATELY
(SHOW THE LABEL WHERE POSSIBLE).
Contains: SODIUM HYDROXIDE
Danger labelling under directives 67/548/EEC and 1999/45/EC and following amendments and adjustments.
Workers exposed to this chemical agent must not undergo health checks, provided that available risk-assessment
data prove that the risks related to the workers' health and safety are modest and that the 98/24/EC regulation is
respected.
TSCA. All components of this product are listed on the U.S. Toxic Substances Control Act Chemical Inventory
(TSCA Inventory).
Canada DSL. All components of this product are listed under the Canadian Domestic Substances List.
CERCLA Hazardous Substances above de minimis level: None
SARA TITLE III - Section 311/312 Categorization (40 CFR 370). Immediate (Acute) Health Hazard.
SARA TITLE III - Section 313 (40 CFR 372). This product does not contain chemicals listed in Section 313 at or
above de minimis concentrations.
California Proposition 65. This product does not contain chemical(s) known to the State of California to cause
cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
16. Other information
Text of -R- phrases quoted in section 3 of the sheet.
R10 FLAMMABLE.
R20/21/22 HARMFUL BY INHALATION, IN CONTACT WITH SKIN AND IF SWALLOWED.
R20/22 HARMFUL BY INHALATION AND IF SWALLOWED.
R34 CAUSES BURNS.
R35 CAUSES SEVERE BURNS.
R36 IRRITATING TO EYES.
R36/38 IRRITATING TO EYES AND SKIN.
R37 IRRITATING TO RESPIRATORY SYSTEM.
GENERAL BIBLIOGRAPHY
1. Directive 1999/45/EC and following amendments;
2. Directive 67/548/EEC and following amendments and adjustments (technical adjustment XXIX);
3. Regulation (EC) 1907/2006 (REACH) of the European Parliament;
4. The Merck Index. - 10th Edition;
5. Handling Chemical Safety;
6. Niosh - Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances;
7. INRS - Fiche Toxicologique (toxicological sheet);
8. Patty - Industrial Hygiene and Toxicology;
9. N.I. Sax - Dangerous properties of Industrial Materials-7, 1989 Edition;
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Note for users. The information contained in the present sheet are based on our own knowledge on the date of the
last version. Users must verify the suitability and thoroughness of provided information according to each specific
use of the product . This document must not be regarded as a guarantee on any specific product property. The use
of this product is not subject to our direct control; therefore, users must, under their own responsibility, comply with
the current health and safety laws and regulations. The producer is relieved from any liability arising from improper
uses.
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