Material Safety Data Sheet
STAIN BLASTER R
Section 1. Chemical product and company identification
: STAIN BLASTER R
Trade name
: Laundry product
Product use
: Ecolab Co.
Supplier
5105 Tomken Road
Mississauga ON L4W 2X5
1-800-352-5326
: 915389
Code
: 24-August-2007
Date of issue
EMERGENCY HEALTH INFORMATION: 1-800-328-0026
Outside United States and Canada CALL 1-651-222-5352 (in USA)
Section 2. Composition, information on ingredients
CAS number % by weight
Name
oxalic acid 144-62-7 5- 10
ethanol, 2-amino-, ethanedioate (2:1) (salt) 2799-19-1 1-5
Section 3. Hazards identification
Physical state : Liquid.
Emergency overview : DANGER!
CAUSES EYE AND SKIN BURNS.
CAUSES SEVERE RESPIRATORY TRACT IRRITATION.
HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED.
MAY BE HARMFUL IF ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN.
Do not ingest. Do not get in eyes, on skin or on clothing. Avoid breathing vapour
or mist. Keep container closed. Use only with adequate ventilation. Wash
thoroughly after handling.
: Skin contact, Eye contact, Inhalation, Ingestion
Routes of entry
Potential acute health effects
Eyes : Corrosive to eyes.
Skin : MAY BE HARMFUL IF ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN. Corrosive to the skin.
Inhalation :
Severely irritating to the respiratory system.
:
Ingestion Harmful if swallowed. Causes burns to mouth, throat and stomach.
See toxicological information (section 11)
Section 4. First-aid measures
Eye contact : In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with cool running water. Remove contact lenses and
continue flushing with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Get medical attention
immediately.
: In case of contact, immediately flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while
Skin Contact
removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Apply calcium gluconate gel, if available, or milk of
magnesia to affected area. Wash clothing before reuse. Clean shoes thoroughly before reuse.
Get medical attention immediately.
Inhalation : If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult,
give oxygen. Get medical attention immediately.
Ingestion : Rinse mouth; then drink one or two large glasses of water. If available, take several calcium
antacid tablets (eg Tums) or several tablespoons of milk of magnesia. Do not induce vomiting.
Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical attention immediately.
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Section 5. Fire-fighting measures
: Not available.
Auto-ignition temperature
: > 100癈
Flash point
Product does not support combustion.
Flammable limits
Upper: Not available.
Lower: Not available.
Products of combustion : Not available.
Fire-fighting media and : Use an extinguishing agent suitable for the surrounding fire.
instructions
Dyke liquid for later disposal.
No specific hazard.
Special protective equipment : Fire-fighters should wear appropriate protective equipment and self-contained
breathing apparatus (SCBA) with a full face-piece operated in positive pressure
for fire-fighters
mode.
Risk of explosion of the product in the presence of mechanical impact: Not available.
Risk of explosion of the product in the presence of static discharge: Not available.
Section 6. Accidental release measures
Personal : Ventilate area of leak or spill. Do not touch damaged containers or spilled material unless
wearing appropriate protective equipment (Section 8). Stop leak if without risk. Do not allow to
Precautions
enter drains or watercourses.
Environmental : Avoid dispersal of spilt material and runoff and contact with soil, waterways, drains and sewers.
Inform the relevant authorities if the product has caused environmental pollution (sewers,
precautions
waterways, soil or air).
Methods for : If emergency personnel are unavailable, contain spilt material. For small spills, add absorbent
(soil may be used in the absence of other suitable materials), scoop up material and place in a
cleaning up
sealable, liquid-proof container for disposal. For large spills, dyke spilt material or otherwise
contain material to ensure runoff does not reach a waterway. Place spilt material in an
appropriate container for disposal.
Section 7. Handling and storage
Handling : Do not ingest. Do not get in eyes, on skin or on clothing. Keep container closed. Use only with
adequate ventilation. Avoid breathing vapour or mist. Wash thoroughly after handling.
Storage : Keep out of the reach of children. Keep container tightly closed. Keep container in a cool, well-
ventilated area.
Do not store above the following temperature: 50癈
Section 8. Exposure controls, personal protection
Engineering measures : Use only with adequate ventilation. If user operations generate dust, fumes, gas, vapour
or mist, use process enclosures, local exhaust ventilation or other engineering controls
to keep worker exposure to airborne contaminants below any recommended or statutory
limits. Provide eyewash and safety shower in area if contact or splash hazard exists.
Personal protection :
Eyes : Use chemical splash goggles. For continued or severe exposure wear a face shield over the
goggles.
Hands : Use chemical-resistant, impervious gloves.
Skin : Use synthetic apron, other protective equipment as necessary to prevent skin contact.
Respiratory : Wear appropriate respirator when ventilation is inadequate and occupational exposure limits
are exceeded.
Name Exposure limits
oxalic acid ACGIH TLV (United States, 1/2006).
STEL: 2 mg/m?15 minute(s).
TWA: 1 mg/m?8 hour(s).
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Section 9. Physical and chemical properties
: Liquid.
Physical state
: Colourless.
Colour
: Odourless.
Odour
: 1 [Conc. (% w/w): 100%]
pH
: Not available.
Boiling/condensation point
: Not available.
Melting/freezing point
Specific gravity : 1.035
: Not available.
Vapour pressure
: Not available.
Vapour density
: Not available.
Odour threshold
: Not available.
Evaporation rate
LogKow : Not available.
: Easily dispersed in cold water, hot water.
Dispersibility properties
: Easily soluble in cold water, hot water.
Solubility
Section 10. Stability and reactivity
The product is stable.
:
Stability
Not available.
:
Conditions of instability
Extremely reactive or incompatible with alkalis.
:
Reactivity
Not available.
:
Hazardous Decomposition
Products
Section 11. Toxicological information
Potential acute health effects
: Corrosive to eyes.
Eyes
Skin : MAY BE HARMFUL IF ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN. Corrosive to the skin.
: Severely irritating to the respiratory system.
Inhalation
: Harmful if swallowed. Causes burns to mouth, throat and stomach.
Ingestion
Irritancy of Product : Hazardous by WHMIS criteria.
Potential chronic health effects
: No known significant effects or critical hazards.
Carcinogenic effects
Mutagenic effects : No known significant effects or critical hazards.
Teratogenic effects : No known significant effects or critical hazards.
Reproductive effects : No known significant effects or critical hazards.
: No known significant effects or critical hazards.
Sensitization to Product
Synergistic products : Not available.
(toxicologically)
Toxicity data
Ingredient name Route Result Species
Test
oxalic acid LD50 Oral 375 mg/kg Rat
LD50 Oral 7500 mg/kg Rat
LDLo Oral 600 mg/kg Woman - Female
LDLo Oral 1 g/kg Dog
: Contains material which causes damage to the following organs: kidneys, the nervous
Target organs
system, mucous membranes, heart, gastrointestinal tract, upper respiratory tract,
central nervous system (CNS), nose/sinuses, throat.
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Section 12. Ecological information
Ecotoxicity
Ingredient name Species Period Result
oxalic acid Daphnia 48 hours Acute EC50 136.9
mg/L
Section 13. Disposal considerations
Waste disposal : The generation of waste should be avoided or minimised wherever possible. Avoid dispersal of
spilt material and runoff and contact with soil, waterways, drains and sewers. Disposal of this
product, solutions and any by-products should at all times comply with the requirements of
environmental protection and waste disposal legislation and any regional local authority
requirements.
Consult your local or regional authorities.
Section 14. Transport information
Regulatory UN number Proper shipping name Class Packing Additional information
information
group
Passenger Carrying Road or Rail
TDG UN3265 CORROSIVE LIQUID, 8 III
ACIDIC, ORGANIC, Index
Classification
N.O.S. (oxalic acid) 5
Special provisions
16
APPLIES ONLY DURING ROAD TRANSPORT
Any variation of the shipping description based on the packaging is not addressed.
Section 15. Regulatory information
WHMIS : Class D-1B: Material causing immediate and serious toxic effects (Toxic).
Class E: Corrosive material
This product has been classified in accordance with the hazard criteria of the Controlled Products Regulations and the
MSDS contains all the information required by the Controlled Products Regulations.
Section 16. Other information
Date of issue : 24-August-2007.
Responsible name : Regulatory Affairs
Date of previous issue : 12-January-2005.
Notice to reader
The above information is believed to be correct with respect to the formula used to manufacture the product
in the country of origin. As data, standards, and regulations change, and conditions of use and handling are
beyond our control, NO WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, IS MADE AS TO THE COMPLETENESS OR
CONTINUING ACCURACY OF THIS INFORMATION.
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