An environmentally preferable floor finish remover that does not
contain hazardous or corrosive materials
?No MEA, 2-BE (Butyl), APE, Caustic, EDTA, Ammonia
?Phosphate Free ?Non-Corrosive ?VOC Compliant
WAXIE-Green Floor Stripper
ENVIRONMENTAL & SAFETY BENEFITS
?No MEA, 2-BE, APE, Caustic, EDTA, Ammonia
?Phosphate Free
WAXIE Sanitary Supply
?Readily Biodegradable*
offers WAXIE-Green products as
a solution for customers ?Contains No Hazardous Ingredients**
committed to sustainable - No Petroleum Distillates
cleaning. WAXIE-Green - No Halogenated Aromatic Solvents
products often include third- - No Alkalies
party certifications to substanti-
?Non-Corrosive
ate environmentally preferable
claims. WAXIE Sanitary Supply ?VOC Compliant
offers these resources to reduce - Meets CARB VOC Limits
environmental impacts and to
?Fragrance Free
promote safer and healthier
*As defined in 40CFR796.3200 EPA/TSCA
work environments.
**As defined in OSHA 29CFR 1910.1200
TYPICAL PROPERTIES
pH 10.9
Green Partner
Weight/Gal. 8.24#
SupportTM
Foam (1gr/g; tap water; waring) Very Low
(GPS? from PRODUCT PERFORMANCE
Color Light Yellow
WAXIE Sanitary
CHARACTERISTICS
Odor Mild
Supply is a
Clarity Clear WAXIE-Green Floor Stripper is specifically
comprehensive
Sediment None
approach to assist customers in designed to remove WAXIE-Green Floor
VOC @ 1:3 Dilution 6.5%
selecting products and process- Finish, but removes most conventional
(EPA Method 24)
es to clean green. GPS identifies metal crosslinked floor finishes, too. This
green cleaning products based
fast acting and pleasant to use stripper
HEALTH AND HAZARD RATINGS
on third-party certifications,
removes multiple layers of finish without
Category NFPA HMIS
performance and responsible
Health 1 1 harsh alkalies and other conventional
packaging. GPS includes the
Fire 2 2 components. Does not contain hazardous
demonstrated knowledge of
Reactivity 0 0 or corrosive materials.
LEED Accredited Professionals
Protective Equipment None B
employed by WAXIE. PRODUCT PACKAGING
DILUTION RATIOS ?Plastic containers are 100%
LIGHT BUILD-UP: recyclable HDPE
1:8 (16 oz. per gallon of water) ?Corrugated boxes are 100% recycled
EcoLogo is
with 60% post consumer
HEAVY BUILD-UP:
North America's
1:3 (42 oz. per gallon of water)
most widely
recognized and Dilute with water from the cold tap.
respected certi-
ITEM DESCRIPTION
fication of environmental leader-
ship. By setting standards and 320660 gl/cs 4/cs
certifying products in more than
120 categories, EcoLogo helps
you identify, trust, buy, and
sell environmentally preferable
("green") goods and services.
(800) 995-4466 Corporate Headquarters
www.waxie.com 9353 Waxie Way
San Diego, CA 92123
Waxie HealtH & Safety Data SpecificationS
Floor Finish Stripper
WAxIE GREEN
CONVENTIONAL PRODUCTS
NONE
Caustic
NONE
Ammonium hydroxide
NONE
Butyl cellosolve
NONE
Nonylphenol
pH 10.8
pH 12 - 14
LD 50 >5 gm/Kgm
LD 50 <1 gm/Kgm
Non-Toxic to Aquatic Life Renewable Resources
Toxic to Aquatic Life Petro-Chemical Derivates
WAxIE GREEN COMPOUND DESCRIPTIONS:
CONVENTIONAL COMPOUND DESCRIPTIONS:
NO Caustics
Caustic Soda/ Caustic Potash provides a heavy duty
Waxie Green Floor Stripper is also completely biode-
source of alkalinity for saponification (alkali reacts
gradable and contains no phosphate which can pollute
with fats to form soluble soap). It also helps disperse
our waterways.
solid soils into fine particles. However, it is
extremely corrosive to eyes, skin and nose.
NO Ammonia
Ammonium hydroxide is a basic cleaning compound
Waxie Green Floor Stripper is non-corrosive to the
commonly used in economy strippers. However, it is
skin and eyes and is non-toxic.
extremely irritating to the respiratory tract and eyes.
Also, it reacts violently with strong mineral
acids.
NO Glycol Ethers
Ethylene glycol butyl ether attacks water soluble dirt
No concerns about systemic health problems or inter-
as well as water-insoluble oils and greases. But, it is a
ference with liver functionality.
potential nose and eye irritant and may cause red blood
cell damage if absorbed through the skin.
NO NPE/APE Surfactants
Nonylphenoxypolyethoxyethanol is used as a basic
NPE's are shown to cause endrocrine disruption in
surfactant to provide detergency needed to remove
aquatic species and suspected of doing so in humans.
soil from a variety of surfaces. However it is derived
from a petroleum based product and may contain trace
amounts of ethylene oxide, a suspect carcinogen.
"Cosmetic Range" pH
Very high pH - Corrosive to skin and eyes,
Lethal Dose is more than 5 gms of product per 1 Kg of
lethal dose is less than 1 gm of product per
body weight
1 Kg of body weight.
9353Waxie Way Emergency Telephone:
San Diego,CA 92123 (Chem-Tel) 1-800-255-3924
1-800-995-4466
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
REVISION DATE: REVISION NUMBER:
06/27/2008 1
DATE PRINTED: PREPARED BY:
06/27/2008 EH&S DEPARTMENT
1. CHEMICAL PRODUCT
WAXIE GREEN FLOOR STRIPPER
PRODUCT NAME:
PRODUCT CODE: 320660
NFPA/HMIS HAZARD CODES(minimal=0; slight=1; moderate=2; serious=3; severe=4)
Health: Fire:
1/1 2/2
Reactivity: Special/Protective Equipment:
0/0 None/B
2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
EFFECTS FROM ACUTE EXPOSURE:
INGESTION: Low toxicity in small quantities. Large amounts may cause irritation, nausea, diarrhea.
SKIN CONTACT: Repeated or prolonged contact may irritate moderately.
INHALATION: Inhalation of spray mist may be irritating. Breathing small amounts during handling is not likely
to cause harmful effects.
EYE CONTACT: May cause severe eye irritation. May cause corneal injury.
CHRONIC EFFECTS: None known.
EFFECTS/CARCINOGENICITY: None listed under EPA, IARC, and ACGIH.
ROUTES OF ENTRY: Routes of entry for solids and liquids include eye and skin contact, ingestion and inhalation.
3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
PRODUCT COMPOSITION % ACGIH TLV OSHA PELs
CAS#
2-AMINO-2-METHYLPROPANOL 1-5 NA NA
124-68-5
Potassium citrate 1-5 NA NA
866-84-2
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
INGESTION: If swallowed, do NOT induce vomiting. Give victim two glasses of water, Call a physician
immediately. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
SKIN: Wash with soap and water. Remove contaminated clothing and launder before reuse. Get
medical attention if irritation persists.
INHALATION: If inhaled, remove from area to fresh air. Get medical attention if respiratory irritation develops
or if breathing becomes difficult.
EYES: Immediately flush eyes with large amounts of water for at least 15 minutes. Get immediate
medical attention.
NOTES TO PHYSICIAN: No specific antidote. Treatment based on sound judgment of physician and individual reactions
of patient.
5. FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA
FLASH POINT (F): 176癋 (C): NA
METHOD: TCC
FLAMMABLE LIMITS IN AIR
- LOWER (%): None
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- UPPER (%): None
SENSITIVITY TO MECHANICAL IMPACT(Y/N): NO
SENSITIVITY TO STATIC DISCHARGE: Sensitivity to static discharge is not expected.
SUITABLE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Water fog, carbon dioxide, foam, dry chemical. Do not use a direct
stream of water; product will float and can be reignited on surface of
water.
FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES: Fire-fighters should wear self-contained breathing apparatus and
full protective clothing when fighting chemical fires. Cool exposed
containers with water spray.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
SPILL PROCEDURES:
SMALL SPILLS: Absorb with a non-reactive clay.
LARGE SPILLS: Reclaim as much as possible. Shovel or sweep up residue and place in suitable containers.
PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS: NA
ENVIRONMENTAL PRECAUTIONS: NA
METHODS FOR CLEANING UP: NA
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Use only with adequate ventilation. Wash thoroughly after
IN HANDLING AND STORAGE: handling. Do not store near heat, sparks or flame. DO NOT pressurize, weld, or heat
containers.
OTHER PRECAUTIONS: Keep out of reach of children.
SPECIFIC USE(S): NA
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:
EXPOSURE CONTROLS: Use in a well ventilated area.
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: None normally required.
PROTECTIVE GLOVES: Rubber gloves.
EYE PROTECTION: Safety Glasses.
OTHER PERSONAL PROTECTION Appropriate protective clothing as needed to prevent skin contact.
EQUIPMENT:
VENTILATION: Not normally required.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
APPEARANCE AND ODOR: Clear. Yellow. Straw color Liquid. Mild odor.
BOILING POINT (F): (C) NA
212癋
VAPOR PRESSURE: 15.7 mm Hg @ 22.2癈
VAPOR DENSITY (AIR=1): NA
SOLUBILITY IN WATER: Soluble
SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 0.981 - 0.997
VOC Content (%): 25.45 - 26.45 (EPA Method 24 - ARB 310 exempt solvents)
VOV Content (%): NE
EVAPORATION RATE: (BuAc=1): 1.26
PH: 10.25 - 10.90
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
STABILITY DATA: STABLE
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10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
POLYMERIZATION: Will Not Occur.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION: Does not decompose under normal conditions of use. When heated to high temperatures, the
following may be produced: Aldehydes. Organic vapors.
INCOMPATIBILITY (MATERIALS TO Oxidizing materials.
AVOID):
CONDITIONS/HAZARDS TO AVOID: High temperatures may cause decomposition.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
ACUTE TOXICITY: NE
EFFECTS OF CHRONIC EXPOSURE: NE
OTHER TOXIC EFFECTS: NE
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
ECOTOXICOLOGICAL No data at this time
INFORMATION:
CHEMICAL FATE INFORMATION: No data at this time.
MOBILITY: NA
PERSISTENCE/DEGRADABILITY: NA
BIOACCUMULATIVE POTENTIAL: NA
OTHER ADVERSE EFFECTS: NA
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
WASTE DISPOSAL METHODS: Dispose in accordance with Federal, State and Local regulations.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Please refer to the Bill of Lading/Receiving documents for up to date shipping information.
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
PRODUCT COMPOSITION % TSCA: EINECS: Canada DSL: CA PROP 65:
CAS#
2-AMINO-2-METHYLPROPANOL 1-5 Listed Listed Listed Not Listed
124-68-5
Potassium citrate 1-5 Listed Not Listed Listed Not Listed
866-84-2
CERCLA:
PRODUCT COMPOSITION % SARA 302: SARA 313:
CAS#
2-AMINO-2-METHYLPROPANOL 1-5 Not Listed Not Listed Not Listed
124-68-5
Potassium citrate 1-5 Not Listed Not Listed Not Listed
866-84-2
PRODUCT COMPOSITION % Canada WHMIS:
CAS#
2-AMINO-2-METHYLPROPANOL 1-5 Listed
124-68-5
Potassium citrate 1-5 Listed
866-84-2
The following components of this material are included in the Massachusetts Substance List and are present at or above reportable
levels.
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PRODUCT COMPOSITION % MARTK:
CAS#
2-AMINO-2-METHYLPROPANOL 1-5 Listed
124-68-5
None of the components of this material are included in the New Jersey Substance List nor are present at or above reportable levels.
The following components of this material are included in the Pennsylvania Substance List and are present at or above reportable
levels.
PRODUCT COMPOSITION % PARTK:
CAS#
2-AMINO-2-METHYLPROPANOL 1-5 Listed
124-68-5
16. OTHER INFORMATION
This information was compiled from current, reliable sources and is believed to be correct. As data, and/or regulations change, and
conditions of use and handling are beyond our control, no warranty, express or implied, is made as to completeness or continuing
accuracy of this information.
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