Rust Remover For Concrete

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Issue Date 7/08

MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET


Material Safety Data Sheets are required by OSHA's Hazard Communication Law for products
which are hazardous. To the best of our knowledge, this product is not considered hazardous as
defined by the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard. However, Singerman Laboratories
provides this MSDS to help our customers exercise prudent care when handling this product.

1. PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION.
Manufacturer's Name Singerman Laboratories
Address 4091 Saltsburg Rd., Murrysville, PA 15668
Trade Name Singerman Laboratories Rust Remover for
Concrete
Chemical Class Proprietary mixture. Contains sodium hydrosulfite.
Regular Telephone No. (412) 798-0447
Emergency Telephone No. (281) 296-9443

2. HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS.
Hazard Rating* HMIS Rating
(ingredient suppliers)
Health: 2
Health: 2 Fire: 0
Fire: 0 Reactivity: 1
Reactivity: 1
Special: none
Exposure Limits, ppm:
*Hazard Rating Scale:
0 = minimal 3 = serious OSHA ACGIH Other
1 =slight 4 = severe PEL TLV Limit
2 = moderate
N/D N/D N/D
3. PHYSICAL DATA.
Initial Boiling Point (Deg F) N/A Specific Gravity N/D
Vapor Pressure (mm Hg) N/D Melting Point (Deg F) N/D
Solubility in Water Partially soluble pH acidic
Appearance Colorless powder Evaporation Rate (water = 1) N/A
Odor Odorless Percent Volatile (weight %) 0
Melting Point >300 C (Dec)
4. FIRE AND EXPLOSION DATA.
Flash Point (Deg F) N/A Flammable limits Lower: N/A
Autoignition Temperature: N/A in air, % Upper: N/A
Extinguishing Media: Not combustible
Unusual Fire and None Special Fire Fighting None
Explosion Hazards Procedures
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5.HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION.
First Aid
Eyes: Considered an irritant. In case of eye contact, immediately flush eyes with
lots of running water for 15 minutes. Seek medical attention immediately.
Skin: Irritant. Immediately wash skin with soap and water. Remove
contaminated clothing and wash before reuse.
Inhalation: N/D
Ingestion: If swallowed, wash out mouth with water. Seek medical attention
immediately.

Toxicity May cause eye, skin, mucous membrane irritation.

Carcinogenicity: The ingredients in this material are not considered to be carcinogens by


the
National Toxicology Program, the International Agency for Research on
Cancer, or the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.

6. REACTIVITY DATA.
Stability Stable; becomes warm on contact with moisture.
Incompatibility Strong oxidizers, acids. In contact with strong acids, liberates
toxic gas (sulfur oxides).
Hazardous Decomposition Sulfur oxides.
Products
Hazardous Polymerization Will not occur
7. SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURES.
Action to take for spills or leaks:
Material should be picked up mechanically and placed in drums or other appropriate containers.
Flush area with water to remove final traces. Wear rubberized protective equipment and eye
goggles. Caution: spills can be slippery.
Waste disposal method:
Dispose of in approved landfill or neutralize and flush to drain. All disposal must comply with
applicable federal, state, and local regulations. This product, if disposed of, is not considered a
hazardous waste under current RCRA regulations.
8. SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION.
Respiratory Protection None required.
Ventilation Standard. No special requirements.
Eye Protection Safety glasses with side shields.
Protective Clothing Standard rubber gloves.
Other Protective Equipment Eyewash and safety shower should be available.
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9. SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS.
Storage and handling: Store in cool, dry, well-ventilated place away from incompatible materials.
Keep container tightly closed.
10. SHIPPING DATA.
Hazard Classification
Not regulated under current DOT, IMO, or ICAO regulations.
DOT proper shipping name (49CFR172.101-102): None
DOT hazard classification (CFR172.101-102): None (mixture chars but does not
burn in presence of ignition source)
DOT labels required (49CFR172.101-102): None
Hazardous substance (49CFR CERCLA LIST): None
DOT placards required (CFR 172.504): None
Poison Constituent (49CFR172.203K): None
UN number: None

Transportation and Storage


Bill of lading Description: Cleaning compound, powder
Shipping containers: Ship or store in original container. Keep tightly
closed.
Storage/transport temperature: Ambient
Electrostatic accumulation hazard: None
Storage/transport pressure: Ambient
Loading/unloading temperature: Ambient

11. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION.


Components are biodegradable. Other ecological information not yet available.

12. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.


SARA requires submission of annual reports of release of toxic chemicals that appear in
40CFR372. This information must be included in all MSDSs that are copied and distributed for
this material. Components present in this product at a level which could require reporting under
the statute are: None

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NOTICE.
While Singerman Laboratories believes the data set forth herein are accurate as of the date
hereof, Singerman Laboratories makes no warranty with respect thereto and expressly disclaims
all liability for reliance thereon. Such data are offered solely for your consideration, investigation,
and verification.

FOOTNOTES: EXPLANATION OF ACRONYMS.


ACGIH American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists
CERCLA Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation and Liability Act
CFR Code of Federal Regulations
DOT United States Department of Transportation
HMIS Hazardous Materials Identification System rating for product as supplied
ICAO International Civil Aviation Organization
IMO International Maritime Organization
N/A Not applicable
N/D Not determined
OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Administration
PEL Permissible Exposure Limits
RCRA Resource Conservation and Recovery Act
SARA Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act
TLV Registered trademark of American Conference of Governmental Industrial
Hygienists for Threshold Limit Value
UN United Nations hazardous materials tables (CFR, Title 49, Parts 100-199)

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