SAFETY DATA SHEET
Section 1: Identification of the Substance/Mixture and of the Supplier
TANK BOOST
Product Name:
CORROSIVE LIQUID, TOXIC, N.O.S.
Proper Shipping Name
Immersion De-carbonising Chemical
Recommended use:
Marketing Chemicals Ltd
Company Details
7/343 Church Street , Penrose,
Address:
Auckland. New Zealand
+64 9 634 3862 [8.00 am to 4.30pm ?Monday to Friday]
Telephone:
+64 9 634 3864
Fax:
+64 274 736008(24 hours)
Emergency Telephone:
National Poison Centre(24 hours): 0800 POISON [ 764 766]
9 October 2008
Date of preparation
Section 2: Hazard Identification
DANGER:
Fatal if inhaled.
Toxic if swallowed.
Toxic in contact with skin.
May cause genetic defects
Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn
child.
Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
Toxic to aquatic life.
HSNO Approval Number: Group Standard
Toxic to terrestrial vertebrates.
HSR002595.
Prevention:
Obtain special instructions before use.
Keep out of reach of children.
Do not handle until all safety precautions have
Do not breathe fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
been read and understood.
Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
Use personal protective equipment as required.
Wear respiratory protection.
Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this
Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye
product.
protection/face protection.
Wash hands thoroughly after handling.
Avoid release to the environment.
Section 3: Composition/Information on Ingredients
Name % by Wt. CAS Number
Phenol 40.0- 60.0 108-95-2
Dichloromethane 40.0- 60.0 75-09-2
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Section 4: First Aid Measures
Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses,
Eyes:
if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a POISON
CENTER or doctor/physician.
Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin
Skin:
with water/shower. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.
Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.
If medical advice is needed, have product container or label at hand.
Ingestion:
Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. Rinse mouth.
Do NOT induce vomiting.
Remove to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for
Inhalation:
breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.
Do NOT induce vomiting.
For Further Information Telephone (24 Hours)The National Poison Centre: 0800 Poison [764 766]
Section 5: Fire Fighting Measures
Not available
Flash Point:
Auto ignition Temperature:
Flammable Limits in Air %
by Volume:
SMALL FIRE: Use DRY chemical powder.
Extinguishing Media:
LARGE FIRE: Use water spray, fog or foam. Do not use water jet.
May be combustible at high temperature
Fire Fighting Instructions:
Phenol + nitrides results in heat and flammable gas generation.
Unusual Fire and Explosion
Hazards:
Phenol + mineral oxidizing acids results in fire.
Phenol + calcium hypochlorite is an exothermic reaction producing toxic
fumes which may ignite.
Section 6: Accidental Release Measures
Small Spill: Use appropriate tools to put the spillage in a convenient waste disposal container.
Large Spill: Corrosive liquid
Stop leak if without risk. Do not get water inside container. Do not touch spilled material. Use water spray
to reduce vapours. Prevent entry into sewers, basements or confined areas; dike if needed. Eliminate all
ignition sources. Call for assistance on disposal.
Section 7: Handling And Storage
Handling Keep locked up. Keep away from heat. Keep away from sources of
ignition. Ground all equipment containing material. Do not ingest. Do
not breathe dust. Never add water to this product. In case of insufficient
ventilation, wear suitable respiratory equipment. If ingested, seek
medical advice immediately and show the container or the label.
Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Keep away from incompatibles such
as oxidizing agents, acids.
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Store locked up. Keep container tightly closed. Keep container in a cool,
Storage:
well-ventilated area.Protect from physical damage. Clean up all spills
immediately to prevent secondary accidents.
Section 8: Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
General (mechanical) room ventilation is considered satisfactory in
Engineering Controls:
enclosed spaces.
Safety Glasses/Full face masks
Eye / Face Protection:
PVC-coated gloves. Avoid skin contact. If skin contact or contamination
Body Protection:
of clothing is likely, protective clothing should be worn.
Vapour and dust respirator. Be sure to use an approved/certified
Respiratory Protection:
respirator or equivalent
TWA: 5 (ppm) from ACGIH (TLV) [United States] SKIN
Exposure Limits:
TWA: 19 (mg/m3) from ACGIH (TLV) [United States] SKIN
(for Phenol)
TWA: 5 from NIOSH [United States]
TWA: 19 (mg/m3) from NIOSH [United States]
TWA: 5 (ppm) from OSHA (PEL) [United States]
TWA: 19 (mg/m3) from OSHA (PEL) [United States]
TWA: 5 (ppm) [Canada]
TWA: 19 (mg/m3) [Canada]Consult local authorities for acceptable
exposure limits.
Section 9: Physical And Chemical Properties
Clear Yellow-Brown Liquid
Appearance
Odour: Chlorinated Solvent Odour
1.16
Specific Gravity
Not available
Vapour Pressure
>1
Vapour Density
Emulsifies
Solubility in water
>87%
% Volatiles
Not available
Evaporation Rate
Section 10: Stability And Reactivity
Stable under normal conditions
Stability of the Substance:
Conditions to avoid:
Oxidizing agents, metals, acids, alkalis.
Materials to avoid:
Hazardous Decomposition
Products:
Conditions Contributing to
Hazardous Polymerization
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Section 11: Toxicological Information
REMARK: C ? 10 % T; R23/24/25-48/20/21/22-34-68
Eyes:
3 % ? C < 10 % C ; Xn ; R20/21/22-34-68
1 % ? C < 3 % Xn ; R36/38-68
REFERENCE SOURCE: [ECB Annex]
NOTE: Classified as corrosive based on R34 risk phrase.
SPECIES: Rat; ENDPOINT: LD50 ;VALUE: 525 mg/kg bw
Skin:
REFERENCE SOURCE: Phenolchemie GmbH Gladbeck
Brown, V.K.H. et al., Arch. Environ. Health 30, 1-6 (1975) [iuclid 2000]
SPECIES: Cat ;ENDPOINT: LD50 ;VALUE: 0.1 g/kg (= 100 mg/kg)
Ingestion:
REFERENCE SOURCE: [Verschueren, K. Handbook of Environmental Data of
Organic Chemicals. 2nd ed. New York, NY: Van Nostrand Reinhold Co., 1983.
982]**PEER REVIEWED**[HSDB]
SPECIES: Mouse ;ENDPOINT: LC50; VALUE: 0.117 mg/L
Inhalation:
REFERENCE SOURCE: RTECS
Section 12: Ecological Information
Eco-toxicity in water (LC50): 125 mg/l 24 hours [Fish (Goldfish)]. >50 mg/l 1 hours [Fish (Fathead
minnow)].
>50 mg/l 24 hours [Fish (Fathead minnow)]. >33 mg/l 72 hours [Fish (Fathead minnow)]. >33 ppm 96
hours
[Fish (Fathead minnow)].
Section 13: Disposal Considerations
Dispose through Licensed Disposal Company
Section 14: Transport Information
2922
UN No:
CORROSIVE LIQUID, TOXIC, N.O.S.
Proper Shipping Name:
8
Dangerous Goods Class:
6.1
Subsidiary risk
III
Packing Group:
Section 15: Regulatory Information
HSR002595
HSNO Approval No:
Industrial and Institutional Cleaning Products (Toxic [6.1], Corrosive)
Group Standard:
6.1B, 6.1C, 6.6A, 6.8B, 6.9A, 8.2B, 8.3A, 9.1D, 9.3B
HSNO Classes:
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Section 16: Other Information
New Zealand National Poison Information Centre (24 hours): 0800 POISON [764 766]
New Zealand Emergency Services: 111
For General Information: John Crombie, Manager, Marketing Chemicals Ltd,
Phone: +64 (09) 634 3862 / +64 (0)27 473 6008
Fax : +64 (09) 634 3864
Marketing Chemicals Ltd has taken care in compiling this information. No liability is accepted directly or
indirectly from its application as conditions of use are outside the Company's control. End users are
obliged to conform to relevant Local Government regulations.
End of Safety Data Sheet.
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