SAFETY DATA SHEET

PROTECTiT SP-600
EFFLORESCENCE REMOVER
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Compilation date: 13/03/2014
Revision date: 8/8/2016
Revision No: 5

Section 1: Identification of the substance/mixture and of the company/undertaking

1.1. Product identifier

Product name: PROTECTiT SP-600 EFFLORESCENCE REMOVER

Product code: R11

1.2. Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against

Use of substance / mixture: Salt neutralizer

1.3. Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet

Company name: PROTECTiT Special Protection

Unit 12
Oranmore Business Park
Oranmore
Galway
IRELAND
Tel: 00353 91795849
Email: mark@prosurfaceprotect.com

1.4. Emergency telephone number

Emergency tel: 00353 91795849

(office hours only)

Section 2: Hazards identification

2.1. Classification of the substance or mixture

Classification under CLP: Skin Corr. 1B: H314

Most important adverse effects: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.

2.2. Label elements

Label elements:
Hazard statements: H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
Hazard pictograms: GHS05: Corrosion

Signal words: Danger

Precautionary statements: P102: Keep out of reach of children.
P103: Read label before use.
P262: Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing.

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P260: Do not breathe dust/fumes/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
P280: Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
P301+330+331: IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
P303+361+353: IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing.
Rinse skin with water/shower.
P304+340: IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
P305+351+338: IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove
contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
P337+313: If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.
P309+311: IF exposed or if you feel unwell: Call a PoISON CENTER/doctor.

2.3. Other hazards

PBT: This product is not identified as a PBT/vPvB substance.

Section 3: Composition/information on ingredients

3.2. Mixtures

Hazardous ingredients:

GLYCOLIC ACID

EINECS CAS PBT / WEL CLP Classification Percent

201-180-5 79-14-1 - Acute Tox. 4: H332; Skin Corr. 1B: 11.000%
H314

SODIUM XYLENE SULPHONATE

- 1300-72-7 - Eye Irrit. 2: H319 2.000%

Section 4: First aid measures

4.1. Description of first aid measures

Skin contact: Remove all contaminated clothes and footwear immediately unless stuck to skin.
Drench the affected skin with running water for 10 minutes or longer if substance is still
on skin. Transfer to hospital if there are burns or symptoms of poisoning.
Eye contact: Bathe the eye with running water for 15 minutes. Transfer to hospital for specialist
examination.
Ingestion: Wash out mouth with water. Do not induce vomiting. Give 1 cup of water to drink every 10
minutes. If unconscious, check for breathing and apply artificial respiration if necessary.
If unconscious and breathing is OK, place in the recovery position. Transfer to hospital
as soon as possible.
Inhalation: Remove casualty from exposure ensuring one's own safety whilst doing so. If
unconscious and breathing is OK, place in the recovery position. If conscious, ensure
the casualty sits or lies down. If breathing becomes bubbly, have the casualty sit and
provide oxygen if available. Transfer to hospital as soon as possible.

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4.2. Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed

Skin contact: Blistering may occur. Progressive ulceration will occur if treatment is not immediate.
Eye contact: Corneal burns may occur. May cause permanent damage.
Ingestion: Corrosive burns may appear around the lips. Blood may be vomited. There may be
bleeding from the mouth or nose.
Inhalation: There may be shortness of breath with a burning sensation in the throat. Exposure may
cause coughing or wheezing.
Delayed / immediate effects: Immediate effects can be expected after short-term exposure.

4.3. Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed

Immediate / special treatment: Eye bathing equipment should be available on the premises.

Section 5: Fire-fighting measures

5.1. Extinguishing media

Extinguishing media: Suitable extinguishing media for the surrounding fire should be used. Use water spray
to cool containers.

5.2. Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture

Exposure hazards: Corrosive. In combustion emits toxic fumes.

5.3. Advice for fire-fighters

Advice for fire-fighters: Wear self-contained breathing apparatus. Wear protective clothing to prevent contact
with skin and eyes.

Section 6: Accidental release measures

6.1. Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures

Personal precautions: Notify the police and fire brigade immediately. If outside keep bystanders upwind and
away from danger point. Mark out the contaminated area with signs and prevent access
to unauthorised personnel. Do not attempt to take action without suitable protective
clothing - see section 8 of SDS. Turn leaking containers leak-side up to prevent the
escape of liquid.

6.2. Environmental precautions

Environmental precautions: Do not discharge into drains or rivers. Contain the spillage using bunding.

6.3. Methods and material for containment and cleaning up

Clean-up procedures: Clean-up should be dealt with only by qualified personnel familiar with the specific
substance. Absorb into dry earth or sand. Transfer to a closable, labelled salvage
container for disposal by an appropriate method.

6.4. Reference to other sections

Reference to other sections: Refer to section 8 of SDS.

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Section 7: Handling and storage

7.1. Precautions for safe handling

Handling requirements: Avoid direct contact with the substance. Ensure there is sufficient ventilation of the area.
Do not handle in a confined space. Avoid the formation or spread of mists in the air.

7.2. Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities

Storage conditions: Store in a cool, well ventilated area. Keep container tightly closed.
Suitable packaging: Must only be kept in original packaging.

7.3. Specific end use(s)

Specific end use(s): No data available.

Section 8: Exposure controls/personal protection

8.1. Control parameters

Workplace exposure limits: No data available.

DNEL/PNEC Values

Hazardous ingredients:

GLYCOLIC ACID

Type Exposure Value Population Effect

DNEL Inhalation - Acute 9.2 mg/m3 Workers Systemic
DNEL Inhalation - ACute 9.2 mg/m3 Workers Local
DNEL Skin Contact - Long Term 57.69 mg/kg bw/day Workers Systemic
DNEL Inhalation - Long Term 10.56 mg/m3 Workers Systemic
DNEL Inhalation - Long Term 1.53 mg/m3 Workers Local
DNEL Inhalation - Acute 2.3 mg/m3 Consumers Systemic
DNEL Skin Contact - Long Term 28.85 mg/kg bw/day Consumers Systemic
DNEL Inhalation - Long Term 2.3 mg/m3 Consumers Local
DNEL Ingestion - Long Term 0.75 mg/kg bw/day Consumers Systemic
DNEL Inhalation - Long Term 2.6 mg/m3 Consumers Systemic
PNEC Fresh water 0.0312mg/l - -
PNEC Marine water 0.0031 mg/l - -
PNEC Fresh water sediments 0.115 mg/kg - -
PNEC Marine sediments 0.0115 mg/kg - -
PNEC Soil (agricultural) 0.007 mg/l - -
PNEC Sewage Treatment Plants 7 mg/l - -
PNEC Food chain 16.66 mg/kg - -

8.2. Exposure controls

Engineering measures: Ensure there is sufficient ventilation of the area.

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Respiratory protection: Self-contained breathing apparatus must be available in case of emergency.
Hand protection: Impermeable gloves.
Eye protection: Tightly fitting safety goggles. Ensure eye bath is to hand.
Skin protection: Impermeable protective clothing.
Environmental: DO NOT eat, drink or smoke whilst using the product.

Section 9: Physical and chemical properties

9.1. Information on basic physical and chemical properties

State: Liquid
Colour: Off-white
Odour: Characteristic odour
Evaporation rate: Slow
Oxidising: No data available.
Solubility in water: Soluble
Viscosity: Non-viscous
Boiling point/range°C: 100 Melting point/range°C: No data available.
Flammability limits %: lower: No data available. upper: No data available.
Flash point°C: >93 Part.coeff. n-octanol/water: No data available.
Autoflammability°C: No data available. Vapour pressure: No data available.
Relative density: No data available. pH: 4
VOC g/l: 0

9.2. Other information

Other information: No data available.

Section 10: Stability and reactivity

10.1. Reactivity

Reactivity: Stable under recommended transport or storage conditions.

10.2. Chemical stability

Chemical stability: Stable under normal conditions.

10.3. Possibility of hazardous reactions

Hazardous reactions: Hazardous reactions will not occur under normal transport or storage conditions.
Decomposition may occur on exposure to conditions or materials listed below.

10.4. Conditions to avoid

Conditions to avoid: Heat.

10.5. Incompatible materials

Materials to avoid: Strong oxidising agents. Strong acids.

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10.6. Hazardous decomposition products

Haz. decomp. products: In combustion emits toxic fumes.

Section 11: Toxicological information

11.1. Information on toxicological effects

Hazardous ingredients:

GLYCOLIC ACID

DERMAL MAN - >5,000 mg/kg

ORAL RAT LD50 2,040 mg/kg
VAPOURS RAT 4H LD50 3.6 mg/l

SODIUM XYLENE SULPHONATE

DERMAL RBT LD50 2,000 mg/kg

ORAL RAT LD50 7,200 mg/kg

Relevant hazards for product:

Hazard Route Basis

Skin corrosion/irritation DRM Hazardous: calculated
Serious eye damage/irritation OPT Hazardous: calculated

Symptoms / routes of exposure

Skin contact: Blistering may occur. Progressive ulceration will occur if treatment is not immediate.
Eye contact: Corneal burns may occur. May cause permanent damage.
Ingestion: Corrosive burns may appear around the lips. Blood may be vomited. There may be
bleeding from the mouth or nose.
Inhalation: There may be shortness of breath with a burning sensation in the throat. Exposure may
cause coughing or wheezing.
Delayed / immediate effects: Immediate effects can be expected after short-term exposure.

Section 12: Ecological information

12.1. Toxicity

Hazardous ingredients:

GLYCOLIC ACID

Daphnia magna 48H EC50 141 mg/l

GREEN ALGAE (Selenastrum capricornutum) 72H ErC50 44 mg/l
GREEN ALGAE (Selenastrum capricornutum) 72H NOEC 20 mg/l

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Pimephales (Fathead Minnow) 96H LC50 164 mg/l

ZEBRAFISH (Brachydanio rerio) 96H LC50 5,000 mg/l

12.2. Persistence and degradability

Persistence and degradability: Biodegradable.

12.3. Bioaccumulative potential

Bioaccumulative potential: No bioaccumulation potential.

12.4. Mobility in soil

Mobility: Readily absorbed into soil.

12.5. Results of PBT and vPvB assessment

PBT identification: This product is not identified as a PBT/vPvB substance.

12.6. Other adverse effects

Other adverse effects: Negligible ecotoxicity.

Section 13: Disposal considerations

13.1. Waste treatment methods

Disposal operations: Transfer to a suitable container and arrange for collection by specialised disposal
company.
NB: The user's attention is drawn to the possible existence of regional or national
regulations regarding disposal.

Section 14: Transport information

14.1. UN number

UN number: UN1760

14.2. UN proper shipping name

Shipping name: CORROSIVE LIQUID, N.O.S.

14.3. Transport hazard class(es)

Transport class: 8

14.4. Packing group

Packing group: II

14.5. Environmental hazards

Environmentally hazardous: No Marine pollutant: No

14.6. Special precautions for user

Special precautions: No special precautions.

Tunnel code: E
Transport category: 2

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Section 15: Regulatory information

15.1. Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture

Specific regulations: Not applicable.

15.2. Chemical Safety Assessment

Section 16: Other information

Other information

Other information: This safety data sheet is prepared in accordance with Commission Regulation (EU) No
2015/830.
* indicates text in the SDS which has changed since the last revision.
Phrases used in s.2 and s.3: H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
H319: Causes serious eye irritation.
H332: Harmful if inhaled.
Legal disclaimer: The above information is believed to be correct but does not purport to be all inclusive
and shall be used only as a guide. This company shall not be held liable for any
damage resulting from handling or from contact with the above product.

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