MSDS New BERKO CLEAN 510
MSDS New BERKO CLEAN 510
MSDS New BERKO CLEAN 510
1. COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
( EMERGENCY OVERVIEW )
CORROSIVE. CAUSES IRREVERSIBLE EYE DAMAGE OR SKIN BURNS. HARMFUL IF INHALED,
SWALLOWED OR ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN. Do not get in eyes, on skin or on clothing.
Prolonged or frequently repeated skin contact may cause allergic reaction in some
individuals.
Mixers, loaders, and others exposed to this product must wear: long-sleeved shirt and long
pants; chemical resistant gloves such as nitrile or butyl rubber; shoes plus socks; goggles and
face shield; and chemical resistant apron. Discard clothing or other absorbent materials that
have been drenched or heavily contaminated with this product's concentrate
▪ Inhalation:
If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is
difficult, give oxygen. Seek medical attention immediately.
▪ Ingestion:
If swallowed, do not induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical personnel.
Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Loosen tight clothing such as a
collar, tie, belt or waistband. Seek medical attention immediately.
5. FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA
▪ Flash Point (Method Used):
Non-Flammable.
▪ Extinguishing Media:
Water spray, carbon dioxide or dry chemical.
▪ Special Fire Fighting Procedures:
When chemicals are involved in a general fire, large volumes of black smoke or toxic
fumes can be liberated, even if the substance is not classified as flammable. Fire fighters
should ensure that necessary precautions are taken by wearing breathing apparatus,
especially if volumes involved are large. Use water to keep containers cool.
▪ Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards:
Decomposes at 205 Deg. C.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
▪ Environmental precautions :
Should not be released into the environment.
▪ Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up :
Dilute with water and mop up, or absorb with an inert dry material and place in an
appropriate waste disposal container. Finish cleaning by spreading water on the
contaminated surface and dispose of according to local and regional authority
requirements
▪ Reference to other sections :
Ensure that eyewash stations and safety showers are close to the workstation location.
7. HANDING & STORAGE
▪ Steps to Be Taken in Case Material is Released or Spilled:
Rinse area affected thoroughly with plenty of cold water to sewer or absorb with sand
Or absorbent granules and dispose of safely.
▪ Waste Disposal Method:
Rinse small quantities to drain. Larger quantities should be disposed of in accordance
With local authority regulation.
▪ Precautions to Be taken in Handling and Storing:
Ensure that operators are fully informed and familiar with the use of suitable protective
Equipment. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using chemicals. Store in the container
Provided and ensure the cap is always secure. Avoid storing near direct heat or in direct
Sunlight. Do not stack more than two high for extended periods. Ensure that containers
Are stored away from thoroughfares where they can be accidentally damaged by vehicles
Forklift trucks, etc. Do not store in temperatures below 0 deg C or above 40 deg C for
Prolonged periods.
▪ Other Precautions:
This product is acidic and must therefore be used carefully, and in strict accordance
With instructions. Avoid ingestion of or skin/eye contact with neat or diluted product.
Do not use the product or the container for other than its intended purpose.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS & PERSONAL PROTECTION
▪ Appropriate engineering controls :
Ensure adequate ventilation, especially in confined areas. Emergency eye wash
fountains and safety showers should be available in the immediate vicinity of any
potential exposure. Ensure all national/local regulations are observed.
▪ Eye protection :
Chemical Safety glasses with side-shields.
▪ Skin and body protection :
Wear suitable protective equipment.
▪ Hand Protection:
Wear chemically resistant protective gloves.
▪ Respiratory protection :
Chemical safety masks are recommended.
Where sulfur dioxide or liquid aerosol mists are generated and cannot be controlled to
within acceptable levels, use appropriate NIOSH approved respiratory protection
equipment.
▪ Work/Hygienic Practices :
Always wash hands with water and soap after handling this chemical.
9. PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS
▪ Reactivity :
Hazardous reactions will not occur under normal conditions.
▪ Chemical stability :
Stable under normal conditions.
▪ Possibility of hazardous reactions :
Hazardous polymerization will not occur.
▪ Conditions to avoid :
Direct sunlight. Extremely high or low temperatures
▪ Incompatibility (Materials to Avoid) :
Chlorine donors and oxidizing agents.
Avoid contact with acids - may liberate sulfur dioxide.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Results from available public literature are described below.
▪ Oral rat LD50: 3160 mg/kg
▪ Dermal rabbit LD50: 500 mg/24H
▪ Eye Irritation: Corrosive to eyes.
▪ Skin Irritation: Irritant.
▪ Reproductive Toxicity: Slight effects on bone mineralization were noted following
subcutaneous injection. No birth defects were noted in rats given the active ingredient
orally during pregnancy. This material had no effect on reproduction or fertility.
▪ Mutagenicity: No genetic effects were observed in standard tests using bacterial and
animal cells.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Toxicity
Ecology – General: This material is hazardous to the aquatic environment. Keep out of
sewers and waterways.
▪ Environmental Fate : Soluble in water. Keep away from surface water.
▪ Environmental Toxicity : No information.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS