| Common Name: | WAX STRIP |
| Manufacturer: | WERTH SANITARY SUPPLY |
| SDS Revision Date: | 8/15/2018 |
| SDS Format: | No Format Specified |
| Item Number(s): | 35YL37 |
| Manufacturer Model Number(s): |
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SAFETY DATA SHEET
SDS PREP DATE: 8/14/2015
SDS REVISION DATE: 8/15/2018
THIS SAFETY DATA SHEET CONTAINS ENVIRONMENTAL, HEALTH AND TOXICOLOGY
INFORMATION FOR YOUR EMPLOYEES. PLEASE MAKE SURE THIS INFORMATION IS GIVEN
TO THEM. IT ALSO CONTAINS INFORMATION TO HELP YOU MEET COMMUNITY RIGHT TO
KNOW EMERGENCY RESPONSE REPORTING REQUIREMENTS UNDER SARA TITLE III AND
MANY OTHER LAWS. IF YOU RESELL THIS PRODUCT, THIS SDS MUST BE GIVEN TO THE
BUYER OR THE INFORMATION INCORPORATED IN YOUR SDS.
| SECTION 1: PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION |  |
PRODUCT ID: 120805
PRODUCT NAME: WERTH WAX STRIP
COMPANY NAME:
WERTH SANITARY SUPPLY CO.
9353 WAXIE WAY
SAN DIEGO, CA 92123
PHONE NUMBER: (619) 440-2000
EMERGENCY CONTACT:
CHEMTEL: (800) 255-3924
INTENDED USE: FLOOR FINISH REMOVER
| SECTION 2: HAZARD(S) IDENTIFICATION | |
ACUTE TOXICITY - ORAL - LEVEL 3
ACUTE TOXICITY - DERMAL - LEVEL 3
ACUTE TOXICITY - INHALATION - LEVEL 4
SKIN CORROSION/IRRITATION -LEVEL 1A -1C
EYE DAMAGE/IRRITATION -LEVEL 2A
CARCINOGENICITY - LEVEL 2
CORROSION
EXCLAMATION MARK
HEALTH HAZARD
GHS SIGNAL WORD: DANGER
GHS HAZARD PHRASES:
HARMFUL IF INHALED
HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED
CAUSES SERIOUS SKIN IRRITATION.
CAUSES SERIOUS EYE IRRITATION.
MAY CAUSE RESPIRATORY IRRITATION
GHS PRECAUTION PHRASES:
USE ONLY IN WELL VENTILATED AREAS.
AVOID BREATHING FUMES AND SPRAY MIST.
WASH HANDS THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
WEAR PROTECTIVE GLOVES, PROTECTIVE CLOTHING, EYE PROTECTION.
GHS RESPONSE PHRASES:
IF INHALED:
REMOVE VICTIM TO FRESH AIR AND KEEP AT REST IN A POSITION COMFORTABLE FOR
BREATHING.
IF SWALLOWED: CALL A POISON CONTROL CENTER OR DOCTOR IF YOU FEEL UNWELL.
IF ON SKIN: GENTLY WASH WITH PLENTY OF SOAP AND WATER.
IF IN EYES:
RINSE CAUTIOUSLY WITH WATER FOR SEVERAL MINUTES. REMOVE CONTACT LENSES,
IF PRESENT AND EASY TO DO. CONTINUE RINSING. IF EYE IRRITATION PERSISTS,
GET MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY.
GHS STORAGE AND DISPOSAL PHRASES:
DISPOSE OF CONTENTS AND CONTAINER ACCORDING TO THE LOCAL, CITY, STATE AND
FEDERAL REGULATIONS
POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS (ACUTE AND CHRONIC):
INHALATION:
HIGH VAPOR CONCENTRATIONS MAY CAUSE DROWSINESS. MAY CAUSE RESPIRATORY
IRRITATION.
SKIN CONTACT: MAY CAUSE SERIOUS SKIN IRRITATION.
EYE CONTACT: CAUSES SEVERE EYE IRRITATION.
INGESTION:
HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED. MAY CAUSES GASTROINTESTINAL IRRITATION WITH NAUSEA,
VOMITING AND DIARRHEA. MAY CAUSE KIDNEY DAMAGE. MAY CAUSE CENTRAL NERVOUS
SYSTEM DEPRESSION. THE TOXICOLOGICAL PROPERTIES OF THIS SUBSTANCE HAVE NOT
BEEN FULLY INVESTIGATED.
| SECTION 3: PRODUCT COMPOSITION | |
INGREDIENT CAS# % RANGE PEL TLV
MONOETHANOLAMINE 141-43-5 5% - 10% 6 PPM 6 PPM
POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE, LIQUID 1310-58-3 1% - 5% N/E N/E
2-BUTOXYETHANOL 111-76-2 5% - 10% 25 PPM 25 PPM
ETHYLENE DIAMINE TETRA ACETATE ACID 64-02-8 1% - 5% N/E N/E
| SECTION 4: FIRST-AID MEASURES | |
EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID PROCEDURES:
NOTE TO PHYSICIAN: TREAT SYMPTOMATICALLY AND SUPPORTIVELY.
IN CASE OF EYE CONTACT:
FLUSH EYES WITH PLENTY OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES, OCCASIONALLY
LIFTING THE UPPER AND LOWER EYELIDS. GET MEDICAL AID IMMEDIATELY. DO NOT
ALLOW VICTIM TO RUB EYES OR KEEP EYES CLOSED. EXTENSIVE IRRIGATION WITH
WATER IS REQUIRED (AT LEAST 30 MINUTES). CONTINUE RINSING EYES DURING
TRANSPORT TO HOSPITAL.
IN CASE OF SKIN CONTACT:
GET MEDICAL AID IMMEDIATELY. FLUSH SKIN WITH PLENTY OF WATER FOR AT
LEAST 15 MINUTES WHILE REMOVING CONTAMINATED CLOTHING AND SHOES.
IN CASE OF INGESTION:
IF VICTIM IS CONSCIOUS AND ALERT, GIVE 2-4 CUPFULS OF MILK OR WATER. NEVER
GIVE ANYTHING BY MOUTH TO AN UNCONSCIOUS PERSON. GET MEDICAL AID
IMMEDIATELY.
IN CASE OF INHALATION:
GET MEDICAL AID IMMEDIATELY. REMOVE FROM EXPOSURE AND MOVE TO FRESH AIR
IMMEDIATELY. IF BREATHING IS DIFFICULT, GIVE OXYGEN. DO NOT USE
MOUTH-TO-MOUTH RESUSCITATION. IF BREATHING HAS CEASED APPLY ARTIFICIAL
RESPIRATION USING OXYGEN AND A SUITABLE MECHANICAL DEVICE SUCH AS A BAG
AND A MASK. IF BREATHED IN, MOVE PERSON INTO FRESH AIR.
| SECTION 5: FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES | |
FIRE & EXPLOSIONS HAZARDS:
KEEP CONTAINERS COOL. USE EQUIPMENT OR SHIELDING REQUIRED TO PROTECT
PERSONNEL AGAINST BURSTING, RUPTURING, VENTING CONTAINERS.
FIRE FIGHTING EQUIPMENT:
AT ELEVATED TEMPERATURES (ABOVE 120 F) CONTAINERS MAY VENT, RUPTURE, OR
BURST.
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: FOAM DRY CHEMICAL, CARBON DIOXIDE.
| SECTION 6: ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES | |
SPILL PROCEDURES: PICK UP FREE MATERIAL FOR RECYCLE/DISPOSAL.
WASTE DISPOSAL:
DISPOSAL SHOULD BE IN COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL LAWS.
| SECTION 7: HANDLING AND STORAGE | |
PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN HANDLING:
WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING. REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING AND WASH
BEFORE REUSE. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN STORING:
STORE IN A COOL, DRY, WELL VENTILATED AREA AWAY FROM INCOMPATIBLE
SUBSTANCES. AVOID RELEASE TO THE ENVIRONMENT.
OTHER PROTECTION: NONE
| SECTION 8: EXPOSURE CONTROL / PERSONAL PROTECTION | |
WASH HANDS AND EXPOSED AREAS THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
WEAR PROTECTIVE GLOVES/PROTECTIVE CLOTHING/EYE PROTECTION/FACE PROTECTION.
VENTILATION PROCEDURE:
USE WITH ADEQUATE VENTILATION. AVOID BREATHING MIST OR VAPOR.
GLOVES PROTECTION: NEOPRENE OR NITRILE RUBBER GLOVES RECOMMENDED.
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION:
WHEN APPLICABLE, WEAR A NIOSH APPROVED RESPIRATOR APPROPRIATE FOR THE
VAPOR OR MIST CONCENTRATION AT THE POINT OF USE.
EYE PROTECTION: SAFETY GOGGLES OR GLASSES.
OTHER PROTECTION: CHEMICAL RESISTANT FOOTWEAR AND APRON
| SECTION 9: PRODUCT PROPERTIES | |
FLASH POINT (CCP): >200 F
BOILING POINT FOR PRODUCT: >212 F
VAPOR PRESSURE FOR PRODUCT: ND
VAPOR DENSITY FOR PRODUCT: ND
SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 1.03
V.O.C.: 17.0% BY WEIGHT
WATER SOLUBILITY: COMPLETE
APPEARANCE: CLEAR THIN BLUE LIQUID WITH SLIGHT AMMONIA LIKE ODOR
PH: 13.5 +/- 0.5
| SECTION 10: STABILITY AND REACTIVITY | |
INCOMPATIBILITY: STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS:
SULFUR DIOXIDE, HYDROGEN SULFIDE, NITROUS OXIDES AND AMMONIACAL VAPORS.
POLYMERIZATION: WILL NOT OCCUR.
| SECTION 11: TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION | |
TOXICITY TO ANIMALS:
INGREDIENT NAME CAS NUMBER TEST RESULT (ROUTE SPECIES, ETC.)
MONOETHANOLAMINE 141-43-5:
ACUTE ORAL TOXICITY:
LD50 RAT: 1720 MG/KG
LD50 MOUSE: 700 MG/KG
ACUTE DERMAL TOXICITY:
LD50 RABBIT: 1000 MG/KG
MONOETHANOLAMINE CONTAINS SOME DIETHANOLAMINE (111-42-2). DIETHANOLAMINE
MAY FORM SUSPECTED CANCER CAUSING NITROSAMINES IF MIXED WITH NITRATES AND
IS LISTED ON CALIFORNIA PROP 65 AND IS REGULATED UNDER CANADA'S WHMIS.
POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE, LIQUID 1310-58-3:
ACUTE ORAL TOXICITY:
LD50 RAT: 214 MG/KG
WHEN IN SOLUTION, THIS MATERIAL WILL AFFECT ALL TISSUES WITH WHICH IT
COMES IN CONTACT. THE SEVERITY OF THE TISSUE DAMAGE IS A FUNCTION OF ITS
CONCENTRATION, THE LENGTH OF TISSUE CONTACT TIME, AND LOCAL TISSUE
CONDITIONS. AFTER EXPOSURE THERE MAY BE A TIME DELAY BEFORE IRRITATION AND
OTHER EFFECTS OCCUR. THIS MATERIAL IS A STRONG IRRITANT AND IS CORROSIVE
TO THE SKIN, EYES, AND MUCOUS MEMBRANES. THIS MATERIAL MAY CAUSE SEVERE
BURNS AND PERMANENT DAMAGE TO ANY TISSUE WITH WHICH IT COMES INTO CONTACT.
2-BUTOXYETHANOL 111-76-2:
ACUTE ORAL TOXICITY:
LD50 GUINEA PIG: 1,200 MG/KG
ACUTE INHALATION TOXICITY:
LC50 GUINEA PIG: >633 PPM, 1 H
ACUTE DERMAL TOXICITY:
LD50 GUINEA PIG: >2,000 MG/KG
ETHYLENE DIAMINE TETRA ACETATE ACID 64-02-8:
ACUTE ORAL TOXICITY:
LD50 RAT: 3030 MG/KG
ACUTE DERMAL TOXICITY:
LD50 RABBIT: >5000 MG/KG
ACUTE EFFECTS (SKIN): MODERATELY IRRITATING TO THE SKIN.
ACUTE EFFECTS (EYES): SEVERELY IRRITATING TO THE EYES.
| SECTION 12: ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION | |
ECOTOXICITY:
AMOUNT OF INGREDIENTS USED DO NOT TRIGGER TOXICITY CLASSIFICATIONS UNDER
GHS CLASSIFICATION AND LABELING REQUIREMENTS.
AQUATIC: NO DATA AVAILABLE ON FINISHED FORMULATION
TERRESTRIAL: NO DATA AVAILABLE ON FINISHED FORMULATION
PERSISTENCE AND DEGRADABILITY:
READILY BIODEGRADABLE BASED ON BIODEGRADATION PROFILE OF INGREDIENTS.
BIOACCUMULATIVE POTENTIAL: NO DATA AVAILABLE.
MOBILITY IN SOIL: NO DATA AVAILABLE
| SECTION 13: DISPOSAL INFORMATION | |
DISPOSE OF CONTENTS/CONTAINER IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL REGULATIONS
WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD:
CONSULT LOCAL AUTHORITIES FOR PROPER WASTE DISPOSAL PROCEDURES. EMPTY
DE-PRESSURIZED CONTAINERS CA NOT BE REUSED. CANS WHICH ARE PRESSURIZED OR
CONTAIN LIQUID MUST BE DISPOSED OF IN A PERMITTED WASTE MANAGEMENT
FACILITY. CONSULT FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL DISPOSAL AUTHORITIES FOR
APPROVED PROCEDURES.
| SECTION 14: TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION | |
DOT PROPER SHIPPING NAME: (NOT REGULATED)
| SECTION 15: REGULATORY INFORMATION | |
STATE REGULATIONS: CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65
WARNING:
THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS A CHEMICAL KNOWN TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE
CANCER AND BIRTH DEFECTS OR OTHER REPRODUCTIVE HARM.
CONTAINS DIETHANOLAMINE (111-42-2). DIETHANOLAMINE MAY FORM SUSPECTED
CANCER CAUSING NITROSAMINES IF MIXED WITH NITRATES AND IS LISTED ON
CALIFORNIA PROP 65 AND IS REGULATED UNDER CANADA'S WHMIS. WERTH GRAFFITI
REMOVER ONLY CONTAINS <0.9% OF THIS INGREDIENT.
2-BUTOXYETHANOL 111-76-2 SARA TITLE III, SECTION 313 REPORTABLE.
IF APPLICABLE, IARL, NPT AND OSHA CARCINOGENS AND CHEMICALS SUBJECT TO THE
REPORTING REQUIREMENTS OF SARA TITLE III, SECTION 313 ARE IDENTIFIED ABOVE
WITH AN "*
| SECTION 16: OTHER INFORMATION | |
HMIS CLASSIFICATION:
HEALTH HAZARD 3
FLAMMABILITY 0
PHYSICAL HAZARDS 1
NFPA RATING:
HEALTH HAZARD 3
FIRE 0
REACTIVITY HAZARD 1
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THIS PRODUCT:
PPE C: SAFETY GOGGLES, GLOVES, FOOTWEAR.
COMPANY POLICY OR DISCLAIMER:
THE MANUFACTURER BELIEVES THE DATA SET FORTH ARE ACCURATE AND MAKES NO
WARRANTY WITH RESPECTS THERETO AND DISCLAIMS ALL LIABILITY FOR RELIANCE
THEREON. SUCH DATA ARE OFFERED SOLELY FOR CONSIDERATION, INVESTIGATION AND
VERIFICATION. ALSO, THE DATA SET FORTH IS FOR THE CONCENTRATED FINISHED
PRODUCT. ALL LAB SAMPLES ARE FOR EXPERIMENTAL PURPOSES ONLY AND USED AT
THE CUSTOMERS DISCRETION.