Identification of Preparation and Company
Product Name:
Chemtek Code:
Recommended Use:
Winterhalter Floor Stripper
IC024
For the removal of heavy build up of metallised emulsion seals and polishes
from most water resistant floor surfaces which can withstand cleaning with
strong alkalis. Not to be used on unsealed wood.
Review / Issue No:
Review / Issue Date:
2
30/11/2004
Supplier:
Address:
Telephone No:
Fax No:
Chemtek Ltd
Herald Avenue, Coventry Business Park, Coventry, CV5 6UB
+ 44 (0)24 76 719900
+44 (0)24 76 719901
Composition/Information on ingredients
Component
Sodium Hydroxide
Sodium Metasilicate
Classification
Corrosive
Corrosive
Conc%
<2%
<5%
EINECS
215-185-5
229-912-9
CAS
1310-73-2
6834-92-0
2-Butoxyethanol
Irritant
<5%
203-905-0
111-76-2
Sodium Carbonate
Irritant
<5%
207-838-8
-
Risk Phrases
R35
Causes severe burns
R34
Causes burns
R37
Irritating to the respiratory
system
R36/37/38 Irritating to the eyes,
respiratory system and skin
R20/21/22 Harmful by inhalation, in
contact with skin and if
swallowed
R36
Irritating to the eyes
Hazards Identification
Classification:
Health Hazards:
Environmental Hazards:
This product is classified as Irritant under the Chemicals (Hazard
Information and Packaging for Supply) Regulations as amended.
Irritating to the eyes and skin.
The detergent components of this product are biodegradable.
First Aid Measures
Eye Contact:
Skin Contact:
Ingestion:
Inhalation:
Seek medical advice immediately. Irrigate eye(s) with plenty of clean water.
Wash with plenty of water. Seek medical advice if any irritation persists.
Seek medical advice immediately. Give 0.2 litres of water or milk to drink.
Do not induce vomiting.
N/A
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Winterhalter Floor Stripper (Cont’d)
Fire Fighting Measures
Extinguishing Media:
Use any available extinguisher.
Special Exposure Hazards: Irritating liquid
Protective Equipment:
Wear full fire fighting protective clothing including self contained breathing
apparatus.
Accidental Release Measures
Personal Precautions:
Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Wear Nitrile gloves, overalls, waterproof
boots and safety goggles.
Environmental Precautions: Do not allow large quantities to enter surface waters. Contact local
authorities for further information.
Clean Up:
Absorb with sand or other suitable absorbent media, and dispose of to an
approved land fill site. Flush area away with copious amounts of water.
For large spillages inform local authorities.
Handling And Storage
Handling:
Storage:
Avoid Contact with skin and eyes
Protect from extremes of temperature and store out of direct sunlight.
Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
Exposure limit values:
Exposure controls:
Respiratory Protection:
Hand Protection:
Eye Protection:
Skin Protection:
Environmental:
Sodium Hydroxide is assigned an OES of 2mg/m3
Sodium Metasilicate is assigned an OES of 2mg/m3 STEL
Sodium Carbonate is assigned an OES of 10mg/m3
Not required in normal use.
When handling large quantities of neat material wear an alkali absorbent full
facial respiratory protective mask.
Nitrile gloves. Degradation >480 minutes
Wear safety goggles
Not required for normal use. When handling large quantities of neat material
wear chemical resistant overalls and boots.
Do not allow large quantities to enter surface waters.
Physical & Chemical Properties
Appearance:
Odour:
pH:
SG at 20°C:
Miscibility:
Flash Point:
A water thin, fluorescent yellow, foaming liquid.
Characteristic of 2-Butoxyethanol.
13.014.0
1.0601.070
Miscible in water
N/A
Stability And Reactivity
Stability:
Conditions To Avoid:
Materials To Avoid:
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Stable
Extremes of temperature. Direct sunlight.
Do not mix with any other cleaning chemicals
Winterhalter Floor Stripper (Cont’d)
Decomposition Products:
N/A
Toxicological Information
Classification:
Eye Contact:
Skin Contact:
Inhalation:
Ingestion:
Irritant
Severe eye irritant
Irritating to the skin.
Irritating to the respiratory system
Irritating to the upper digestive system
Ecological Information
Biodegradability:
Mobility:
The detergent components in this product are biodegradable.
Miscible in water. Reduces water surface tension. May produce surface foam
on agitation.
Disposal Considerations
Spillages:
Waste Material:
Absorb large spills with sand or other inert media, and dispose of to an
approved land fill site. Contact local authorities for further information.
Dispose of to an approved land fill site, contact local authorities for further
information.
Transport Information
Hazard Classification:
Class:
Packing Group:
UN Number:
Shipping name:
Corrosive
8
III
1719
CAUSTIC ALKALI LIQUID, N.O.S (Contains Sodium Hydroxide)
Regulatory Information
Classification:
Irritant
Symbol:
Xi
Ingredients:
N/A
Mandatory Risk Phrases: R36/38
Mandatory Safety Phrases: N/A
Recommended Safety Phrases: S2
S46
S26
S24/25
S37/39
S28
Additional Safety Information: None
Irritating to eyes and skin
Keep out of reach of children
If swallowed seek medical advice immediately and show this
container or label
In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of
water and seek medical advice
Avoid contact with skin and eyes
Wear suitable gloves and eye/face protection
After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of water
The information contained in this Data Sheet does not constitute the users own assessment of
workplace risk as required by other Health & Safety Legislation.
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Winterhalter Floor Stripper (Cont’d)
Other Information
Training:
It is recommended that users are trained in the safe handling of chemicals
and are risk assessed in the use of this product.
Recommended Use:
For the removal of heavy build up of metallised emulsion seals and polishes
from most water resistant floor surfaces which can withstand cleaning with
strong alkalis. Not to be used on unsealed wood.
Product Description:
Floor Cleaner
Use Instructions:
Note; whilst stripping metallised seals or polishes, do not allow the stripping
solution to dry out. Use only in well ventilated areas.
Medium Buildup: Dilute 1 part Super Strong Stripper to 33 parts cold
water.
Heavy Buildup: Dilute 1 part Super Strong Stripper to 20 parts cold water.
Very Heavy Buildup: Dilute 1 part Super Strong Stripper to 10 parts cold
water.
Apply solution evenly and liberally to approx 4 square meters of floor area.
Leave 5-10 minutes then machine scrub with black nylon pad (wet another 4
square meters, leave to soak whilst machining). Remove slurry with wet
vacuum or mop, rinse thoroughly. Neutralise the floor surface before the reapplication of water, emulsion seals or polishes – 1 egg cupful of vinegar to 5
litres of warm water. Allow to dry.
Revised information:
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