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Material Safety Data Sheet
in accordance with Community Regulation 2006/1907/EC (R.E.A.C.H.)
Revision Date: 03rd April 2008
SECTION 1
Product & Company identification
1.1 Product name
MetriShine
1.2 Uses/Application:
Descaler / Rust remover.
1.3 Company (Name, address and info phone number)
METREX RESEARCH CORPORATION
28210 Wick Road
Romulus, Michigan 48174 ?U.S.A.
+1-714-516-7788
1.4 Emergency phone (according to communitarian directive 99/45/EC, article 17)
+39.081.8508.325 (08.00-17.00, European time, GMT+1)
E-mail address: safety@kerrhawe.com
SECTION 2
Hazard identification
2.1 Hazard classification (according to communitarian directives 67/548/EEC & 99/45/EC)
Corrosive.
2.2 Other hazard
The product contains Isopropyl alcohol. It may be harmful if swallowed and, in presence
of ignition sources or excessive heat, may be flammable.
SECTION 3
Composition/Information on Ingredients
(according to communitarian directives 67/548/EEC, 99/45/EC & 2001/58/EC)
3.1 Hazardous ingredients
HAZARDOUS % HAZARD RISK PHRASES CAS N. EINECS N.
INGREDIENTS SYMBOLS
Phosphoric acid (H3PO4) 35-45 C 34 7664-38-2 231-633-2
Methoxyacetic acid* < 0,05 T; C 60-61-22-34 625-45-6 210-894-6
* Contained in Glycolic acid (CAS # 79-14-1, EINECS # 201-180-5)
3.2 Other non-hazardous ingredients
Water, surfactant and corrosion inhibitor
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SECTION 4
First aid measures
4.1 Treatment for eye contact: Wash with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, lifting lower and upper
eyelids occasionally. Get medical attention immediately.
4.2 Treatment for skin contact: Immediately flush with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while
removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Get medical attention.
4.3 Treatment for inhalation (breathing): Remove to fresh air. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. If
symptoms persist, contact a physician
4.4 Treatment for ingestion (swallowing): Do not induce vomiting. Give large quantities of water and get
medical attention.
SECTION 5
Fire-fighting Measures
5.1 Suitable extinguishing media: Not applicable. The product is not considered to be a fire hazard.
5.2 Forbidden extinguishing media: Not applicable.
5.3 Special fire fighting measures: None.
5.4 Unusual fire and explosion hazards: None.
5.5 Special protection equipment: None.
SECTION 6
Accidental Release Measures
6.1 Personal Precautions: Follow recommended precautions listed in other sections.
6.2 Environmental Precautions: Do not flush to sewer.
6.3 Reclaiming Methods: Isolate hazard area. Ventilate area of leak or spill. Contain and recover liquid when
possible. Neutralize with alkaline material (soda ash, lime), then absorb with inert
material and transfer to suitable container.
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SECTION 7
Handling and Storage (according to article 5 of communitarian directive 98/24/EC)
7.1 Handling Precautions: Avoid exposure to excessive heat.
7.2 Precautions in case of Fire and Explosion: None in particular.
7.3 Storage Conditions: Store at ambient temperature.
7.4 Suggested container(s): Original sealed containers provided by manufacturer.
7.5 Indication for Combined Storage: Avoid contact with strong caustics, metals, sulphides and sulphites.
7.6 Environmental precautions: Do not allow product to reach sewers and rivers.
7.7 Other Precautions: Keep out of reach of children. Do not ingest. Avoid contact with eyes and skin. Use
according to directions.
SECTION 8
Exposure controls/personal protection
For H3PO4 : TWA: 0,25 ppm (1 mg/m3); TLV: 0,75 ppm (3 mg/m3)
8.1 Exposure Limits:
8.2 Exposure control measures
8.2.1 Precautionary Measures:
(according to communitarian directives 89/686/EEC & article 4 of 98/24/EC)
Local Exhaust Ventilation: Is preferred which prevents dispersion into
the general work area.
Ventilation: Special Ventilation: None.
Mechanical (General) Ventilation: May be sufficient to control exposure
to vapors.
Other Ventilation: Not applicable.
Respiratory Protection: Not needed. Use the product in a well-ventilated area.
Hands Protection: Butylic rubber or PVC type gloves. Avoid skin contact.
Eyes Protection: Chemical safety goggles and/or full face shield where splashing of
solutions is possible.
Skin Protection: Handle in accordance with good personal hygiene and safety practices.
Wear impervious protective clothing, including boots, lab coat or apron.
Other Protective Equipments: Eye wash and safety shower recommended in use area.
Measures listed in this paragraph are to be consider as indications and NOT as prescriptions (89/656/EEC)
8.2.2 Environment exposure control measures
Do not dispose the product in sewers or rivers. Follow local regulations.
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SECTION 9
Physical and Chemical Properties
9.1 General information
Appearance: Clear to light straw colored liquid Odour: Burnt sugar odour
9.2 Information related to health, safety and environment
pH: < 1,0 (Concentred); 1,7-2,0 (Diluted for use) Relative density: Not available
Boiling point: ~ 100癈 (212癋) Specific gravity: ~ 1,25 g/ml
Flash point: Not applicable (N/A) Solubility: 100% in water
Flammability: Not flammable. Partition coefficient n-octanol/water: N/D
Lower Explosivity Limit (L.E.L.): N/A Viscosity: Similar to water
Upper Explosivity Limit (U.E.L.): N/A Vapour density (air = 1): Similar to water
Oxidizing properties: None Evaporation rate (n-butane = 1): Not available
Vapour pressure: Similar to water Melting point: N/A
9.3 Other information (according to communitarian directive 94/9/EC):
Miscibility: Miscible with water. Conducibility: Similar to water
Solubility in Lipids: Not available Gases Group: N/A
SECTION 10
Stability and Reactivity
Stability: Stable solution
10.1 Conditions to avoid: Avoid excessive heat.
10.2 Materials to avoid (incompatibility): Strong caustics, metals, sulphides and sulphites.
10.3 Hazardous decomposition products: Toxic fumes of phosphorous oxides, oxides of carbon.
Other precautions:
Hazardous Polymerization Products: Will not occur
Safety significance in case of change in physical appearance: None known
Stabilizers: This product is not stabilized.
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SECTION 11
Toxicological Information
CMR effects (Carcinogenicity, Mutagenicity and toxicity for reproduction):
None.
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Effects and hazards of eye contact: Causes severe irritation, pain and eye damage.
Effects and hazards of skin contact: Causes severe irritation, redness, pain and skin burns to every area of
contact.
Effects and hazards of Inhalation (Breathing): Inhalation of product vapours is irritating to the mucous
membrane and respiratory tract.
Effects and hazards of Ingestion (Swallowing): Causes burns of the mouth, throat and digestive tract.
Effects for prolonged Exposure: Risk of oesophagus and stomach perforation.
Toxic-kinetic effects: Unknown.
Effects on metabolism: Unknown.
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Toxicological data for ingredients:
None
SECTION 12
Ecological Information
This product has not known ecological hazardous effects.
12.1 Eco-toxicity: Not available
12.2 Mobility: Not available
12.3 Persistence and degradability: Not available
12.4 Bioaccumulative potential: Not available
12.5 Results of PBT (Persistent Bio-Toxicity) assessment: Not available
12.6 Other adverse effects: Not available
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Aquatic toxicity data for ingredients:
None
SECTION 13
Disposal considerations
Incinerate in proper equipment. Dispose of in accordance with local regulations.
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SECTION 14
Transport information
14.1 Sea transportation (IMDG)
UN number: 1805 Class: 8 Packing group: III
EMS-No: F-A, S-B (Category A)
Proper shipping name: Phosphoric acid solution
14.2 Air transportation (ICAO/IATA)
UN number: 1805 Class: 8 Packing group: III Label: 8 (Corrosive liquid)
Proper shipping name: Phosphoric acid solution
14.3 Transportation by Road/Railway (RID/ADR)
UN number: 1805 Class: 8 Packing group: III Label: 8 (Corrosive liquid)
Proper shipping name: Phosphoric acid solution Limited Quantity: 3lt/30 Kg (LQ19)
SECTION 15 (Classification according to communitarian directives 67/548/EEC & 99/45/EC)
Regulatory information
Risk phrases
34 Causes burns.
C (Corrosive)
Safety phrases
1/2 Keep locked up and out of the reach of children
26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.
45 In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label whenever possible.)
SECTION 16
Other information
16.1 Risk phrases of all ingredients
60 May impair fertility.
61 May cause harm to the unborn child.
22 Harmful if swallowed
16.2 Sources of key data used to compile the Safety Data Sheet:
European Chemicals Bureau (ECB ?www.ecb.jrc.it)
European chemical Substances Information System (ESIS - www.ecb.jrc.it/esis)
A.C.G.I.H. (www.acgih.org)
N.I.OS.H. (www.cdc.gov/niosh/)
O.S.H.A. (www.osha.gov/)
U.E. (www.europa.eu/index_it.htm)
I.A.R.C. (www.iarc.fr/)
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N.T.P. (www.ntp.niehs.nih.gov)
European Community Directives:
67/548/EEC: Classification, packaging and labelling of dangerous substances.
99/45/EC: Directive concerning the approximation of the laws, regulations and administrative
provisions of the Member States relating to the classification, packaging and labelling of
dangerous preparations.
2001/58/EC: Second amendment of directive 91/155/EEC for the definition of a detailed arrangement
of specific information relating to dangerous preparations (art. 14 of 99/45/EC) and
substances (art. 27 of 67/548/EEC).
89/656/EEC: Directive on the minimum health and safety requirements for the use by workers of
personal protective equipment at the workplace (third individual directive within the
meaning of Article 16 (1) of Directive 89/391/EEC).
89/686/EEC: Approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to personal protective
equipment.
94/9/EC: Approximation of the laws of the Member States concerning equipment and protective
systems intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres
98/24/EC: Protection of the health and safety of workers from the risks related to chemical agents at
work.
Document modification history: First version in compliance of Community Regulation 2006/1907/EC
(R.E.A.C.H.)
CAUTION: PRODUCT FOR PROFESSIONAL USE
The information on this Safety Sheet is based on presently available data and to our best knowledge
for the correct handling of the product under normal conditions. Any use of this product in any way
not indicated on this Sheet or the use of this product together with any other process/procedure will be
exclusively under the user's responsibility. This document does not constitute explicit or implicit
warranty of product quality or fitness for a particular purpose.
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