Productnaam: Ecoforte Pagina 1 van 4 -MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET1: IDENTIFICATION OF THE PRODUCT AND THE COMPANY Product name : Ecoforte Supplier : Houweling Tuinbouw/ Productie B.V. Adress : Klappolder 104 2665 LP Bleiswijk Tel: 010-440 11 66 Fax: 010-5118610 2: INGREDIENT AND THE INFORMATION ABOUT THE COMPONENTS Ingredients declaration In conformity with the EC-guideline this product has to be considered as a preparation. (91/155/EEG, 93/112/EG, 2001/58/EG): Composition Non-ionic surface-active materials Percentage < 5% Composition Hazardous Ingredient Ammonium hydrogendifluoride Label symbole T Concentration 1,0 - 5,0% R- Phrases R25,R34 CAS-Number 1341-49-7 EC-Number 215-676-4 Hydrochloric acid Label symbol C 5,0 - 10,0% R-Phrases R34 7647-01-0 231-595-7 Ammonium fluoride Label symbole T 0,1 - 1,0% 12125-01-8 R- Phrases R23,R24,R25 3: DANGERS Most important dangers Specific dangers 4: FIRST AID MEASURES Inhalation Contact with skin Contact with eyes Ingestion Consult a doctor 235-185-9 : R22 harmful if swallowed : R34 causes burns. : No specific dangers are known. : By irritation of the bronchial tubes, take victim in fresh air. : In case of skin-irritation (redness), flush with plenty of water and remove contaminated clothing. : The product causes injuries to cornea and eyelids. immediately flush with plenty of (lukewarm) water. during flushing the eyelids have to be apart from the eye-ball for a good rinse. : Rinse mouth with water. Let victim drink a lot of water, do not induce vomiting. : Always get medical aid, in case of contact with eyes also consult an eye specialist, if possible show him this label. Productnaam: Ecoforte Pagina 2 van 4 -MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET5: FIREFIGHTINGMEASURES Flammability of the product : The product is not flammable. Suitable fire equipment : Water jet, water spray, powder, foam, A.F.F.F., carbon dioxide. Specific risks : None Specific methods : None 6: MEASUREMENTS TO CONTROL UNFORESEEN RELEASING OF DUST Personal precautions : Danger of slipping. Immediately clean up the spoiled product. Concerning personal protection see under heading 8. Environmental precautions : Avoid the product ends up in the surfaceand/or ground water. Cleaning methods : Rinse spoiled product with plenty of water in the sewer. 7: HANDLING AND STORAGE Handling : Avoid contact with skin and clothes, Take the usual measurements for working with dangerous substances. Storage : Store these products as dangerous goods, do not store these products together with flammable liquids, keep products tightly closed. 8: PRECAUTIONS TO CONTROL EXPOSURE/ PERSONAL PROTECTION General measures : Observe for the dosage and handling of this product the directions of use. Protection of hands : Wearing chemical safety gloves is strongly advised. Protection of skin : The normal measures of precaution when using the detergents have to be observed. Protection of eyes : Wearing protective eyeglasses is recommended. Respiratory protection : Under normal circumstances breath-protection is not required. Protective equipment : Wear chemical safety and protecting clothes. Prevention of swallowing : Do not eat or smoke during working with these chemicals. Marginal value exposure: : For this product there are no exposured marginal values established. Components with marginal values which concerning the workplace have to be complied with: Name of the product Hydrochloric acid Ammonium fluoride (*) Smooth skin absorption Mac ceiling Val MAC TGG 8 MAC-TGG 15 8 mg/m3 15 mg/m3 3,5 mg/m3 Productnaam: Ecoforte Pagina 3 van 4 -MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET9: PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL QUALITIES Appearance : Liquid Colour : Characteristic raw material colour. Odour : No perfume is used. Characteristic smell Solubility in water : Well soluble. Specific mass (kg/l) : 1,037 Boiling point / Boiling way : > 100°C Melting point / Melting way : < 5°C pH-value :<1 Ignition-point : nvt Analysis temperature : nvt Explosive : nvt 10: STABILITY AND REACTION Stability : Under normal circumstances the product is stable. Avoidable substances : Do not mix the product with other detergents. Conditions to avoid : See heading 7. 11: TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION Acute toxicity. : No toxicological data available. Remaining toxicological information. : No toxicological data available. Further information : No toxicological data available. 12: ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION The used surface-active materials are for 95% biodegradable according OECD Test Guideline 301B (OECD, Paris, 1981). 13: CONSIDERATIONS OF REMOVAL General : See heading 6. Product : In case of spoil or slight leak immediately rinse with plenty of water in the waste sewer. Larger quantities have to be regained and/or recycled. If not possible remove to an authorized waste processor. Packaging : Washed packing can be handled like normal waste. National and/or European legislation : Remainders of this product and not-washed packing are chemical waste according the directives 2001/118/EC, 2001/119/EC and 2001/573/EC. Waste code : 06 01 03: Hydrogenfluorides 14: TRANSPORT INFORMATION UN No. : UN1789 Proper shipping name : 1789 Hydrochloric acid Land transport ADR Class :8 Packing group : III Productnaam: Ecoforte Pagina 4 van 4 -MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET15: OTHER INFORMATION Label symbol Risk phrases Safety phrases :C : R22 harmful if swallowed, R34 causes burns. : S26/45 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and/or in case of an accident and/or in case you feel unwell, seek medical advice (show the label where possible). S36/37/39 Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection. 16. FURTHER INFORMATION This safety data sheet should be used in conjunction with technical sheets. It does not replace them. The Information given is based on our knowledge of this product, at the time of publication. It is given in good faith. The attention of the user is drawn to the possible risks incurred by using the product for any other purpose other than that for which it was intended. This does not in any way excuse the user from knowing and applying all the regulations governing his activity. It is the sole responsibility of the user to take all precautions required in handling the product. The aim of the mandatory regulations mentioned is to help the user to fulfil his obligations regarding the use of hazardous products. This information is not exhaustive. This does not exonerate the user from ensuring that legal obligations, other than those mentioned, relating to the use and storage of the product, do not exist. This is solely his responsibility. For further information: Ronald de Vreede ronald@houweling.nl Houweling International Klappolder 104 2665 LP Bleiswijk (+31)010-4401166 www.houweling.nl