Safety Data Sheet
ARDROX® 185 L
Version 0.1 Revision Date 05/18/2015 Print Date 05/25/2015
SECTION 1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Product name : ARDROX® 185 L
Substance number : REL_200156
Chemical usage : Rust remover., Scale remover.
Manufacturer or supplier's details
Company : Chemetall US, Inc.
Address : 675 Central Avenue
New Providence NJ 07974
Telephone : (800) 526-4473
Telefax : (908) 464-4658
Emergency telephone no : CHEMTREC - 800-424-9300, 1-703-527-3887 (International)
SECTION 2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Emergency Overview
Appearance liquid
Colour colourless
Odour mild
Hazard Summary Causes severe burns.
Harmful if swallowed.
GHS Classification
Skin corrosion : Category 1A
Serious eye damage : Category 1
GHS Label element
Hazard pictograms :
Signal word : Danger
Hazard statements : Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
Precautionary statements : Prevention:
Wash skin thoroughly after handling.
Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face
protection.
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Response:
IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/ Take off immediately all
contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower.
IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a
position comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON
CENTER or doctor/ physician.
IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes.
Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue
rinsing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/
physician.
Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.
Storage:
Store locked up.
Disposal:
Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal
plant.
Potential Health Effects
Inhalation : no
Skin : yes
Ingestion : yes
Aggravated Medical : None known.
Condition
Carcinogenicity:
IARC No component of this product present at levels greater than or
equal to 0.1% is identified as probable, possible or confirmed
human carcinogen by IARC.
ACGIH No component of this product present at levels greater than or
equal to 0.1% is identified as a carcinogen or potential
carcinogen by ACGIH.
OSHA No component of this product present at levels greater than or
equal to 0.1% is identified as a carcinogen or potential
carcinogen by OSHA.
NTP No component of this product present at levels greater than or
equal to 0.1% is identified as a known or anticipated carcinogen
by NTP.
SECTION 3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Substance / Mixture :
Hazardous components
Component CAS-No. Weight percent
Sodium hydroxide 1310-73-2 20 - 30
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Unidentified ingredients are considered not hazardous under Federal Hazard Communication
Standard (29CFR 1910.1200).
Specific chemical identity of composition has been withheld as a trade secret.
Exact percentage of composition has been withheld as a trade secret.
SECTION 4. FIRST AID MEASURES
If inhaled : Move to fresh air.
If symptoms persist, call a physician.
If breathing is irregular or stopped, administer artificial
respiration.
In case of skin contact : Wash off immediately with plenty of water for at least 15
minutes.
Take off contaminated clothing and shoes immediately.
Get medical attention if irritation develops and persists
In case of eye contact : Rinse immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes.
Keep eye wide open while rinsing.
Get medical attention immediately
If swallowed : Rinse mouth.
Drink 1 or 2 glasses of water.
Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
Get medical attention immediately
SECTION 5. FIREFIGHTING MEASURES
Suitable extinguishing media : Carbon dioxide (CO2)
Dry chemical
Foam
Water
Further information : Use water spray to cool unopened containers.
Special protective equipment : In the event of fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus.
for firefighters
SECTION 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal precautions, : Ensure adequate ventilation.
protective equipment and Material can create slippery conditions.
emergency procedures
Methods and materials for : Ventilate area.
containment and cleaning up Neutralise with acid.
Clean up with inert absorbant material.
Keep in suitable, closed containers for disposal.
Flush with plenty of water.
Additional advice : Never return spills in original containers for re-use.
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SECTION 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Advice on safe handling : Add this product to surface of solution slowly to avoid
spattering
Do not add large amounts of product to solution at any one
time.
Do not add to hot water warmer than 43 degrees to 49
degrees C (110 degrees to 120 degrees F).
Never add liquids to product
Conditions for safe storage : Keep containers dry and tightly closed to avoid moisture
absorption and contamination.
Store indoors in a cool, well-ventilated place
SECTION 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Components with workplace control parameters
Components CAS-No. Value type Control Basis
(Form of parameters /
exposure) Permissible
concentration
Sodium hydroxide 1310-73-2 C 2.000000 mg/m3 ACGIH
C 2.000000 mg/m3 NIOSH REL
TWA 2.000000 mg/m3 OSHA Z-1
C 2.000000 mg/m3 OSHA P0
Personal protective equipment
Respiratory protection : If the occupational exposure limits cannot be met, suitable
respirator equipment shall be worn.
Hand protection
Remarks : Impervious gloves
Eye protection : Chemical resistant goggles must be worn.
Face-shield
Skin and body protection : protective suit
Hygiene measures : Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing.
Wear suitable gloves and eye/face protection.
Wear suitable protective clothing.
Wash hands before breaks and immediately after handling the
product.
Provide adequate ventilation.
Do not inhale fumes.
Keep away from food and drink.
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SECTION 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance : liquid
Colour : colourless
Odour : mild
pH : > 12.5
Freezing point : 0 °C
Boiling point/boiling range : no data available
Flash point :
does not flash
Evaporation rate : 1
Water = 1
Upper explosion limit : not applicable
Lower explosion limit : not applicable
Vapour pressure : no data available
Relative density : 1.43
Bulk density : 11.93 lb/gal
Solubility(ies)
Water solubility : completely soluble
Auto-ignition temperature : No data available
Thermal decomposition : No data available
Viscosity, dynamic : No data available
SECTION 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Conditions to avoid : Direct sources of heat.
Incompatible materials : Acids
Hazardous decomposition : Hydrogen, by reaction with metals
products Carbon oxides
SECTION 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Acute toxicity
Product:
Acute oral toxicity : Acute toxicity estimate : > 5,000.000000 mg/kg
Method: Calculation method
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Acute dermal toxicity : Acute toxicity estimate : > 5,000.000000 mg/kg
Method: Calculation method
Components:
Sodium hydroxide:
Acute oral toxicity : LD50 mouse: 6,600.000000 mg/kg
LD50 rat: 4,090.000000 mg/kg
Acute inhalation toxicity : LC50 mouse: 1,200.000000 mg/l
Exposure time: 2 h
Test atmosphere: dust/mist
LC50 rat: 2,300.000000 mg/l
Exposure time: 2 h
Test atmosphere: dust/mist
Acute dermal toxicity : LD50 rabbit: 1,350.000000 mg/kg
Skin corrosion/irritation
Components:
Sodium hydroxide:
Result: Corrosive
Serious eye damage/eye irritation
Components:
Sodium hydroxide:
Result: Corrosive
Classification: Corrosive
Respiratory or skin sensitisation
no data available
Germ cell mutagenicity
no data available
Carcinogenicity
no data available
Reproductive toxicity
no data available
STOT - single exposure
no data available
STOT - repeated exposure
no data available
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Aspiration toxicity
no data available
SECTION 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Ecotoxicity
no data available
Other adverse effects
SECTION 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Disposal methods
Waste from residues : Refer to all federal, provincial, state and local regulation prior
to disposition of container and unused contents by reuse,
recycle or disposal.
SECTION 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
International regulation
Transport in bulk according to Annex II of MARPOL 73/78 and the IBC Code
Not applicable for product as supplied.
National Regulations
SECTION 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
TSCA Status : All components of this material comply with US TSCA
requirements.
OSHA Hazards : Harmful by skin absorption., Corrosive to skin
WHMIS Classification : D2B: Toxic Material Causing Other Toxic Effects
E: Corrosive Material
EPCRA - Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act
CERCLA Reportable Quantity
Components CAS-No. Component RQ Calculated product RQ
(lbs) (lbs)
Sodium hydroxide 1310-73-2 1,000 4,000
SARA 311/312 Hazards : Acute Health Hazard
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SARA 302 : SARA 302: No chemicals in this material are subject to the
reporting requirements of SARA Title III, Section 302.
SARA 313 : SARA 313: This material does not contain any chemical
components with known CAS numbers that exceed the
threshold (De Minimis) reporting levels established by SARA
Title III, Section 313.
US State Regulations
Massachusetts Right To Know
Sodium hydroxide 1310-73-2
Pennsylvania Right To Know
water 7732-18-5
Sodium hydroxide 1310-73-2
Trade Secret Registry 735517-5145P
New Jersey Right To Know
water 7732-18-5
Sodium hydroxide 1310-73-2
Trade Secret Registry 735517-5145P
NFPA: HMIS III:
Flammability
HEALTH 3
0
Instability
Health
3 1 FLAMMABILITY 0
PHYSICAL HAZARD 1
0 = not significant, 1 =Slight,
Special hazard.
2 = Moderate, 3 = High
4 = Extreme, * = Chronic
Corrosive Alkaline Splash Goggles, Gloves, Apron, Dust
and Vapour Respirator
SECTION 16. OTHER INFORMATION
Further information
Version 1.0
Revision Date 05/18/2015
Chemetall US, Inc. warrants that the products described herein will conform with its published
specifications.
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The products supplied by Chemetall and information related to them are intended for use by
buyers having necessary industrial skill and knowledge. Buyers should undertake sufficient
verification and testing to determine the suitability of the Chemetall materials for their own
particular purpose. Since buyer's conditions of use of products are beyond Chemetall's control,
Chemetall does not warrant any recommendations and information for the use of such
products. CHEMETALL DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER WARRANTIES INCLUDING THE IMPLIED
WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE IN
CONNECTION WITH THE USE OF ITS PRODUCTS.
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