Hazardous Substance, Non-Dangerous Goods 1. MATERIAL AND SUPPLY COMPANY IDENTIFICATION Product name: All in One Stain Remover Other Names: Citric Acid Monohydrate 2-HYDROXY-1,2,3-Propanetricarboxylic Acid, Oxalic Acid Recommended use: Cleaning and polishing stainless steel and other metals. Rust removal. Supplier: Zodiac Group Australia Pty Ltd ABN: 87 002 641 965 Street Address: 219 Woodpark Rd, Smithfield NSW 2164 Australia Telephone: +612 87866800 Facsimile: +612 1300781688 Emergency telephone number: If poisoning occurs, contact a doctor or Poisons Information Centre (Phone Australia 131 126, New Zealand 0800 764 766). 2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION Product Name: All-Purpose Stain Remover Other Names: Citric Acid Monohydrate 2-HYDROXY-1,2,3-Propanetricarboxylic Acid, Oxalic Acid UN Number: DG Class: Packing Group: Hazchem Code: Poisons Schedule: 6 Use: Cleaning and polishing stainless steel and other metals. Rust removal. 3. COMPOSITION INFORMATION Chemical Name CAS No. Proportion Citric Acid Monohydrate 5949-29-1 min 99% Water 7732-18-5 max 1% Oxalic Acid 144-62-7 100% Issued: Jun, 2013 Version: 2.0 Page: 1 of 5
4. FIRST AID MEASURES Advice to Doctor: Treat symptomatically based on judgement of doctor and individual reactions of patient. Eye wash and safety shower in area of use 5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES Fire fighters should wear full protective clothing including self contained breathing apparatus. Use water spray jet, dry powder, foam, or carbon dioxide as extinguishing media. Precipitate gases/vapours/mists with water spray. 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES Wear protective equipment to prevent skin and eye contamination and inhalation of dust. Cover with damp absorbent (sand, soil or inert material). Sweep up but avoid generating dust. With a clean shovel, transfer spilled material into clean-labeled containers for disposal. 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE Use glass, stainless steel, polyethylene, polypropylene, or PVC storage container. Do not use aluminium, copper, zinc and steel. Store in a cool, dry well-ventilated place away from oxidising agents, alkalis, alkali metals, acid chlorides, silver compounds and foodstuffs. Keep containers closed at all times. 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION An exposure standard has not been established for citric acid. However, the following exposure is recommended for nuisance dusts: TWA 10 mg/m³. Exposure standards for Oxalic Acid are TWA: 1mg/m³, STEL: 2mg/m³. As published by the National Occupational Health and Safety Commission (Worksafe Australia). Transfer and handle only in enclosed systems. Provide local and/or general exhaust ventilation to keep exposure level below the exposure standard. Avoid generating and inhaling dusts. In case of open handling use an approved P1 respirator. Use protective gloves and tightly fitting safety glasses. Always wash hands before smoking, eating, drinking or using the toilet. Wash contaminated clothing and protective equipment before re-using. 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES Appearance: Colourless to white powder, different granular size, odourless with a strong acidic taste. Boiling Point: 149-160ºC (for the dihydrate) Melting Point: 153ºC Vapour Pressure (20ºC): <0.14 Pa Issued: Jun, 2013 Version: 2.0 Page: 2 of 5
Flammability Limits: No data available Specific Gravity: 1.665 (water=1) Solubility in water: Soluble in water Upper Explosion Limit: No date available Flashpoint : Test unknown ph: 2.2 @10 g/l Other Properties Ignition temperature: 500 deg C. Decomposition temperature: > 170ºC Reactivity: Vigorous reaction may occur with alkalis. May react violently with alkali metals producing flammable hydrogen gas. Reacts strongly with oxidising agents. 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY Combustible solid. CITRIC ACID Decomposes when exposed to fire conditions. Products of decomposition may include oxides or carbon, acrid smoke, and irritating fumes. Dust may form explosive mixture with air. OXALIC ACID Combustible solid. On burning will emit toxic or noxious fumes. Can react spontaneously with sodium hypochlorite. 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION Effects from Acute Exposure Swallowed: Eyes: Skin: Inhaled: Highly corrosive. Swallowing may cause severe burns of mouth, throat and stomach. Symptoms may include vomiting, abdominal pain, collapse and possible convulsions. Corrosive to eyes. Contamination of eyes can result in permanent injury. A severe eye irritant. Contact with skin may result in irritation and prolonged contact may cause corrosive injury. Inhalation of dust may result in respiratory irritation and cause coughing and breathing difficulties. Effects from Chronic Exposure: Chronic exposure may cause allergic reaction to some individuals. No data available. Harmful (Xn) R21/22 - Harmful in contact with skin and if swallowed. Ingestion: Eyes: If swallowed, rinse out mouth and then drink 3 glasses of water. DO NOT induce vomiting. Seek medical attention if necessary. Poison Information Centre phone 13 11 26 Australia wide. If in eyes, hold eyes open, floor with water for at least 15 minutes and see a Doctor immediately. Issued: Jun, 2013 Version: 2.0 Page: 3 of 5
Skin: Inhalation: If skin contact occurs, remove contaminated clothing immediately and wash skin with soap and water. See a Doctor immediately. Remove victim from exposure avoid becoming a casualty. Remove casualty to fresh air and keep him/her calm. Allow patient to assume most comfortable position and keep warm. Keep at rest until fully recovered. If breathing laboured ensure airways are clear and administer oxygen. If breathing has stopped apply artificial respiration at once. Seek immediate medical assistance. 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION Prevent from entering drains, sewers, streams or other bodies of water. If contamination of sewers or waterways has occurred, advise the local emergency services. 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS For disposal, refer to the State Land Waste Management Authority. 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION Not classified as Dangerous Goods by the criteria of the Australian Dangerous Goods Code for Transport by Road and Rail. 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION This material is a Scheduled Poison S6 must be stored, maintained and used according to relevant regulations. 16. OTHER INFORMATION Literary reference Reason(s) For Issue: Correction to product name s are updated frequently. Please ensure that you have a current copy. This MSDS summarises at the date of issue our best knowledge of the health and safety hazard information of the product, and in particular how to safely handle and use the product in the workplace. Since Premium Quality Pool Products Pty Ltd cannot anticipate or control the conditions under which the product may be used, each user must, prior to usage, review this MSDS in the context of how the user intends to handle and use the product in the workplace. All information given in this data sheet and by the company s technical staff is compiled from the information currently available to the company. The company accepts no responsibility whatsoever for its accuracy, or for any results which may be obtained by customers. Any customer who relies upon any advice or information given in this data sheet by the company or by its technical staff does so entirely at its own risk, and the company will not be liable for any loss or damage thereby suffered notwithstanding any want of care on the part of the company or its staff in compiling or giving the advice or information. This information is given without warranty or representation. Before using any product, always read the label carefully. Issued: Jun, 2013 Version: 2.0 Page: 4 of 5
If clarification or further information is needed to ensure that an appropriate assessment can be made, the user should contact this company. Our responsibility for product as sold is subject to our standard terms and conditions, a copy of which is sent to our customers and is also available upon request. Issued: Jun, 2013 Version: 2.0 Page: 5 of 5