Opticlean V Liquid Alkali-V002
Opticlean V Liquid Alkali-V002
Opticlean V Liquid Alkali-V002
2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
GHS CLASSIFICATIONS
Health:
Acute Toxicity (Oral), Category 4
Skin Corrosion, Category 1A
Serious Eye Damage, Category 1
Corrosion
SIGNAL WORD: DANGER
HAZARD STATEMENTS
H302: Harmful if swallowed.
H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS
Prevention:
P102: Keep out of reach of children.
P264: Wash … thoroughly after handling.
P270: Do no eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
P280: Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
P284: Wear respiratory protection.
POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS
INGESTION: Ingestion may result in burns, irritation, nausea and vomiting.
INHALATION: Inhaling this product may cause irritation, burns, and pulmonary edema.
COMMENTS: No LD50/LC50 information, for the mixture of Acrylic Acid Sodium Salt Polymer, was found relating
to normal routes of occupational exposure. The amount used in the formula is between 2-4%.
EYES: Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Get medical attention, if irritation
persists.
SKIN: Wash with soap and water. Get medical attention if irritation develops or persists.
INGESTION: Get immediate medical attention. Give 1-2 glasses of water, but DO NOT induce vomiting. If
vomiting occurs, give fluids again. Do not give anything by mouth to an unconscious or convulsing person.
INHALATION: Remove from area to fresh air. Seek medical attention if respiratory irritation develops or if
breathing becomes difficult.
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF OVEREXPOSURE
ACUTE EFFECTS: Irritation or burns to eyes, skin, mouth and throat. Inhaling this product may cause irritation,
burns, and pulmonary edema.
CHRONIC EFFECTS: The effects of long term exposure to this product have not been determined. Safe
handling of this product on a long term basis should emphasize the avoidance of all effects from repetitive
acute exposure.
SMALL SPILL: Clean up as much as possible for proper disposal. Dilute residue with large quantities of water .
Observe all precautions during cleanup. Dispose of in accordance with all local, state and federal environmental
regulations. Wear appropriate personal protective equipment during cleanup.
LARGE SPILL: Dike ahead of liquid spill for later disposal. Dispose of in accordance with all local, state and federal
environmental regulations. Observe all precautions during cleanup. Wear appropriate personal protective
equipment during cleanup.
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GENERAL PROCEDURES: Follow all SDS/label precautions even after container is emptied because it may retain
product residue.
HANDLING: Store away from heat source. Avoid handling procedures which produce mists. Avoid contact with
halogenated compounds, acids, and reactive metals (aluminum, zinc,brass, bronze, copper,lead,tin) or other
alkali sensitive metals or alloys. Wash thoroughly after handling this product. Do not eat, drink or smoke in work
area especially when handling this product.
STORAGE: Keep tightly closed in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place. Keep out of reach of children.
EXPOSURE GUIDELINES
OSHA HAZARDOUS COMPONENTS (29 CFR1910.1200)
EXPOSURE LIMITS
OSHA PEL
Chemical Name ppm mg/m3
Sodium Hydroxide TWA 2
ENGINEERING CONTROLS: Ventilation should be provided to control dust or mist in the work environment.
Ensure compliance with applicable exposure limits. Spills should be minimized or confined immediately to prevent
release into the work area. Remove contaminated clothing immediately and wash before reuse.
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
EYES AND FACE: Safety glasses, full face shield.
SKIN: Wear chemical resistant gloves such as neoprene, latex, nitrile or polyvinylchloride. Thoroughly rinse the
outside of gloves with water prior to removal. Inspect gloves regularly for leaks.
RESPIRATORY: NIOSH/MSHA approved respirator should be worn when mists are generated.
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING: Impervious clothing materials such as rubber, neoprene, nitrile or polyvinyl chloride.
WORK HYGIENIC PRACTICES: Wash thoroughly after handling this product. Do not eat, drink or smoke in work
area especially when handling this product.
Boiling Freezing
Solubility in Specific
Chemical Name Point Point
Water Gravity
(°C) (°C)
Water 100 0.01 NA 1
111 grams /
Sodium Hydroxide 1390 318 2.13
100 mls @20C
110 @ Soluble in
Phosphonic Acid 1.3
1,013 hPa water.
Alanine, N,N-bis(carboxymethyl)-, trisodium salt 100 1.33
ODOR: Mild odor
ODOR THRESHOLD: NA = Not Applicable
APPEARANCE: Straw Colored Liquid
pH: pH (1%) : ~12.3
FLASH POINT AND METHOD: NA = Not Applicable
FLAMMABLE LIMITS: N.A. to N.A.
AUTOIGNITION TEMPERATURE: NA = Not Applicable
VAPOR PRESSURE: NA = Not Applicable
VAPOR DENSITY: NA = Not Applicable
BOILING POINT: NA = Not Applicable
FREEZING POINT: NA = Not Applicable
MELTING POINT: NA = Not Applicable
THERMAL DECOMPOSITION: NA = Not Applicable
SOLUBILITY IN WATER: Complete
EVAPORATION RATE: NA = Not Applicable
DENSITY: NA = Not Applicable
SPECIFIC GRAVITY: NA = Not Applicable
VISCOSITY: NA = Not Applicable
COEFF. OIL/WATER: NA = Not Applicable
ACUTE
ORAL LD50 DERMAL LD50
Chemical Name
(rat) (rabbit)
140 to 340 1350 mg/kg
Sodium Hydroxide
mg/kg (rat) (rabbit)
> 5000 mg/kg > 5000 mg/kg
Phosphonic Acid
(rat) (rabbit)
> 2000 mg/kg > 2000 mg/kg
Alanine, N,N-bis(carboxymethyl)-, trisodium salt
(rat) (rat)
NOTES: Ingestion may result in burns, irritation, nausea, and vomiting. Inhaling this product may cause
irritation, burns, and pulmonary edema.
EYE EFFECTS: Corrosive to the eyes and may cause severe damage including blindness.
SKIN EFFECTS: Corrosive, causes skin burning.
CHRONIC: The effects of long term exposure to this product have not been determined. Safe handling of this
product on a long term basis should emphasize the avoidance of all effects from repetitive acute exposure.
COMMENTS: Routes of Entry: Inhalation: Yes, Eyes: Yes, Skin Absorption: No, Ingestion: Yes
DISPOSAL METHOD: Clean up as much as possible for proper disposal. Observe all precautions during cleanup.
Dispose of in accordance with all local, state and federal environmental regulations.
EMPTY CONTAINER: Remove all residue product before disposing of container.
COMMENTS: See Section 8 for exposure controls and personal protection.
UNITED STATES
CERCLA (COMPREHENSIVE RESPONSE, COMPENSATION, AND LIABILITY ACT)
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CERCLA
Chemical Name Wt.%
RQ
Sodium Hydroxide 10 - 25 1,000