MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
SECTION 1 - CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Product Name: Flitz Stainless Steel & Chrome Polish
Chemical Family: Organomodified Polydimethylsiloxane
Product Use: Stainless Steel & Chrome Cleaner/Polish
Supplier: FLITZ INTERNATIONAL, LTD.
Address: 821 Mohr Avenue
Waterford, WI 53185
Telephone: 262-534-5898
Emergency: 262-534-5898
SECTION 2 - COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Ingredients CAS # Percent
Polydimethysiloxane 63148-62-9 2-20
Nonionic Surfactants 61702-78-1 2-10
(Alcohol Ethoxylates)
2-Butoxyethanol 111-76-2 0-3
Di-Alkyl Quaternary Ammonium Chloride 73398-64-8 10-25
There are no potential health effects expected from handling this material. Good manufacturing practices are always recom-
mended when handling any chemical.
This mixture has not been specifically tested to determine its individual hazards. There are no hazardous materials used in the
manufacture of this product and hazard testing of similar products revealed no
specific hazards.
SECTION 3 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Emergency Overview: This product is a thick, off white cream. It may cause irritation to the eyes and skin. may cause irritation
of the mouth and the throat, abdominal discomfort, nausea, vomiting and
diarrhea.
Potential Health Effects:
Eye: May cause some moderate to severe irritation.
Skin: May cause some irritation or discomfort.
Inhalation: Short-term harmful health effects are not expected from vapor generated at ambient temperatures.
Ingestion: May cause irritation of the mouth and the throat, abdominal discomfort, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.
Chronic Effects: None known
Carcinogenicity: Non-hazardous by WHMIS/OSHA criteria. Not listed by IARC, NTP, or ACGIH.
Teratogenicity, Mutagenicity, Reproductive Effects: No data available
Synergistic Materials: Not available
Potential Environmental Effects: No data available 1
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SECTION 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES
Eye: Immediately flush with warm running water for at least 15 minutes, holding eyelids open during flushing. If irritation
persists, repeat flushing and obtain medical attention immediately.
Skin: Immediately flush exposed area with soap and water for at least 10 minutes. If irritation persists, or if contact has been
prolonged, obtain medical attention. Remove contaminated clothing and launder before reuse.
Inhalation: Short-term harmful health effects are not expected from vapor generated at ambient temperatures. If first aid is
required, move victim to fresh air.
Ingestion: Do Not Induce Vomiting. If patient is fully conscious, rinse mouth with water and give 2 glasses of water. Obtain
medical attention immediately. Never give anything by mouth if victim is unconscious, is rapidly losing consciousness, or is
convulsing.
SECTION 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Flammability: Not Flammable
Flash Point: None - aqueous solution
Autoignition Temperature: Not available
Flame Propagation or Burning Rate of Solid Materials: Not applicable
Sensitivity to Static Discharge: Not sensitive
Sensitivity to Mechanical Impact: Not sensitive
Extinguishing Media: After water evaporates residue can burn. Use water spray, carbon dioxide, alcohol type or universal type
foam applied in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
Special Fire Fighting Procedures: None
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards: Non expected
SECTION 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Leak and Spill Procedure: Evacuate area. Ventilate area. Collect for disposal. Clean up remaining materials from spill with
suitable absorbent. For large spills provide diking or other appropriate containment to keep material from spreading. If diked
material can be pumped, store recovered material in compatible drums for recovery or disposal. Clean area as appropriate since
some material, even in small quantities, may present a slip hazard. Observe all personal protection equipment
recommendations.
SECTION 7 - HANDLING AND STORAGE
Storage Requirements: Keep Out of Reach of Children. Store in a cool, dry place away from incompatible materials.
SECTION 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION
Engineering Controls: General ventilation usually adequate
Respiratory Protection: Not normally required if good ventilation is maintained
Eye Protection: Use Chemical safety glasses of full face shield
Skin Protection: Use impervious (rubber, nitrile) gloves
Other Protective Clothing or Equipment: Eye bath, safety showers, full protective clothing
Work Hygienic Practices: The usual precaution for the handling of chemicals must be observed
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SECTION 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance: Off white cream Boiling Point: (760 mm/Hg): >100癈
Odor: Mild Solubility in Water: Dispersible
Specific Gravity (H2O - 1): 0.98
SECTION 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stability: Stable
Incompatible Materials: None
Hazardous Decomposition or By-Products: None
Hazardous polymerization: Will not occur
SECTION 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
There is no test data on this product. Based on the information on the ingredients (see section 2) this product may cause
irritation to the eyes and skin upon contact.
SECTION 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Ecotoxicity: There is no test data on this product
Environmental Fate: There is no test data on this product
SECTION 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Review federal, provincial or state and local government requirements prior to disposal.
SECTION 14 - TRANSPORT INFORMATION
U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT): Not Regulated
Proper Shipping Name:
Hazard Class:
ID Number
Packing Group:
Canadian TDG: Not Regulated
Proper Shipping Name:
Hazard Class:
ID Number:
Packing Group:
Air Transportation (IATA): Not Regulated
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Continued:
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SECTION 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION
Occupational Health & Safety Regulations:
WHMIS Classification: Class D - Division 2B
OSHA & WHMIS: MSDS prepared pursuant to the Hazard Communication Standard (CFR29 1910.1200) and Canadian
WHMIS regulations (Controlled Products Regulations under the Hazardous Products Act).
Environmental Regulatory Lists:
SARA: Section 313 (Toxic Chemical Release Reporting) 40 CFR 372 - none of the ingredients are listed.
Toxic substances Control Act (TSCA): All the ingredients are listed on the Chemical Substance Inventory
Canadian Domestic Substance List (DSL): all ingredients are listed.
SECTION 16 - OTHER INFORMATION
HMIS Rating
Health 1
Flammability 1
Reactivity 0
Personal Protection B
Disclaimer: As the handling and use of products under user's conditions are beyond our control, no warranty, expressed or implied, including, but not limited to merchantability or fit-
ness for a particular use, is made concerning this product. the user assumes all risk of use or handling whether or not in accordance with any directions or suggestions of the
supplier. Seller shall not be liable to purchaser or any other person for loss or damages directly or indirectly arising from the use of our products, from breach of any warranty or from
any other cause, the exclusive remedy against the seller being to require replacement or repair of defective goods.
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