SECTION I – IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE / MIXTURE AND THE COMPANY
| PRODUCT NAME: | Bar Keepers Friend Cleanser & Polish |
| RELEVANT IDENTIFIED USES OF | Relevant identified uses: Cleans and/or polishes most hard, nonporous surfaces. |
| THE MIXTURE AND USES ADVISED AGAINST: | Do not use on cast iron, granite, marble, wood, fabric, leather, painted surfaces, mirrors, gold, or silver (sterling silver is OK). |
| Do not use where rinsing thoroughly is difficult, or impossible. | |
| MANUFACTURER: | SerVaas Laboratories, Inc |
| 5240 Walt Place | |
| Indianapolis, IN 46254 | |
| USA | |
| CALL FOR PRODUCT | 1-800-433-5818 (for USA callers) |
| TECHNICAL INFORMATION: | 1-317-636-7760 (for non-USA callers) |
|
EMERGENCY TELEPHONE |
www.barkeepersfriend.com |
| NUMBER( CHEMTREC): | 1-800-424-9300 |
SECTION 2 – HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
| CLASSIFICATION OF | Skin irritation 3 – H316 | ||||
| THE MIXTURE:
LABEL ELEMENTS: |
Eye irritation 2A – H319 | ||||
| SIGNAL WORD: | Warning | ||||
| HAZARD PICTOGRAM:
HAZARD STATEMENTS:
PREVENTION:
RESPONSE:
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H316 Causes mild skin irritation
H319 – Causes serious eye irritation P264 Wash hands thoroughly after handling P280 Wear eye protection / face protection P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P337+P313 If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice / attention. If medical advice is needed, have container at hand. P332+P313 If skin irritation occurs, get medical attention. If medical advice is needed, have container in hand. |
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| SECTION 3 – COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON THE INGREDIENTS | |||||
| INGREDIENT % By Weight | CAS Reg. No. | ||||
| FELDSPAR* Confidential | 68476-25-5 | ||||
| LINEAR SODIUM DODECYL BENZENE SULFONATE (DDBSA) Confidential | 69669-44-9 | ||||
| OXALIC ACID 7.5 – 9.5
*not regulated as hazardous materials |
144-62-7 | ||||
| SECTION 4 – FIRST AID MEASURES | |||||
| 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 advice / attention. If medical advice is needed, have container at hand. | ||||
| IF INGESTED: | Drink milk or water and call a doctor. Do not induce vomiting. Get medical advice / attention. If medical advice is needed, have container at hand. | ||||
| IF ON SKIN: | Wash with soap and water. If skin irritation occurs, get medical attention. If medical advice is needed, have container in hand. | ||||
SECTION 5 – FIREFIGHTING MEASURES
Not a fire hazard. Use extinguishing media appropriate for surrounding fire.
SPECIAL FIREFIGHTING Wear NIOSH approved self-contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing INSTRUCTIONS: appropriate for a chemical fire. Cool fire-exposed containers with water spray. Oxalic acid may decompose to carbon monoxide (CO) and formic acid (HCOOH) in fire conditions.
SECTION 6 – ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
STEPS TO BE TAKEN IN CASE For a small spill, wipe up with a mop, paper towels, or cloths. For large spills, use
MATERIAL IS RELEASED an absorbent such as kitty litter to contain spills. Carefully sweep up, raising a
OR SPILLED: minimum amount of dust, and discard into a household waste container for dispos-
al.
WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD: Dispose according to the local, state, or federal regulations. Use baking soda to neutralize acid. Wear protective equipment as needed (see section 8).
SECTION 7 – HANDLING AND STORAGE
CONDITIONS FOR SAFE STORAGE: Keep out of reach of children and domestic animals. Store in a dry place. Keep FROM FREEZING. DO NOT STORE WHERE TEMPERATURE MAY EXCEED 140º F.
CONDITIONS FOR SAFE USE: Follow use directions on the label. Apply a small amount onto a wet surface or a damp cloth or sponge, then rub gently. Do not mix with other chemicals including bleach or ammonia.
Wash hands after use. For prolonged use or sensitive skin, wear waterproof gloves.
Respiratory protection is not normally required except as described for firefighting,
or if the product is mixed with bleach or ammonia.
SECTION 8 – EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
PRIMARY ROUTES OF EXPOSURE: Dermal contact, hand-to-eye contact. In case of eye contact, see Section 4, First Aid.
ACCIDENTAL OR DELIBERATE Bar Keepers Friend Cleanser & Polish is of minimal oral toxicity. For ingestion of a INGESTION: large quantity, see Section 4: First Aid.
INDIVIDUAL PROTECTION Prolonged contact may product dry skin or irritation in some individuals. For
MEASURES: prolonged contact or sensitive skin, wear protective gloves (e.g. those meant for household cleaning.)
EXPOSURE LIMITS: Oxalic acid: ACGIH TLV/ OSHA PEL/ NIOSH REL 1 mg/M3 (TWA) 2 (STEL).
SECTION 9 – PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
| PHYSICAL STATE: . . . . . solid (powder) | COLOR: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . white |
| ODOR: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . negligible | pH: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.5 to 2.5(depending on typical dilution) |
| FREEZING: . . . . . . . . . . . NA | BOILING POINT: . . . . . . . NA |
| FLASH POINT: . . . . . . . . not flammable | EVAPORATION RATE: . . . NA |
| SPECIFIC GRAVITY: . . . . 0.85 – 0.95 | SOLUBILITY: . . . . . . . . . . Oxalic acid and surfactant are soluble in water. |
SECTION 10 – STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
STABILITY: Stable
REACTIVITY: Incompatible with chlorine bleach, ammonia, and alkaline products.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION
PRODUCTS: Oxalic acid may decompose to carbon monoxide (CO) and formic acid (HCOOH) in
fire conditions.
SECTION 11 – TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
| ACUTE TOXICITY: | |
| OXALIC ACID: | Oral LD50 >7500 mg/kg (rat) |
| Dermal LD50 not determinable | |
| Eye irritant | |
| Slight skin irritant | |
| Inhalation LD50 not determined | |
| Non sensitizer | |
| DDBSA | Moderate skin and eye irritant |
SECTION 12 – ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Bar Keepers Friend Cleanser & Polish is of minimal risk to terrestrial wildlife.
Oxalic acid and DDBSA are water soluble. Dissolution of these substances into bodies of water may cause short-term risk to fish and other aquatic organisms. Dissipation in the environment is rapid.
In case of spill, prevent runoff into bodies of water. Clean up spills as described in Section 6.
SECTION 13 – DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Bar Keepers Friend Cleanser & Polish may be disposed of in household garbage.
SECTION 14 – TRANSPORT INFORMATION
NOT REGULATED BY DOT.
DOT TRANSPORTATION NUMBER: Not applicable
PACKING GROUP: Not applicable
MARITIME INFORMATION: Not applicable
HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES REPORT QUANTITY: Not applicable
TDG CLASSIFICATION: Consumer Commodity-Transborder Consignment
ADR CLASSIFICATION: Not applicable
IMDG CLASSIFICATION: Not regulated
IATA CLASSIFICATION: Does not qualify in manufactured case lot size
SECTION 15 – REGULATORY INFORMATION
U.S. FEDERAL AND STATE
REGULATIONS: SARA Title III Section 313 Toxic Chemical Notification &
RELEASE REPORTING: None
OTHER CLASSIFICATION: Not controlled under WHMIS (Canada)
SECTION 16 – OTHER INFORMATION
NFPA Health Hazards: 2 Flammability: 0 Instability: 0 Special: N/A
HMIS Health Hazards: 2 Flammability: 0 Physical Hazards: 0
Disclaimer: The information presented herein is based on available data from reliable sources and is correct to the best of SerVaas Laboratories, Inc. knowledge. SerVaas Laboratories, Inc. makes no warranty, express nor implied, regarding the accuracy of the data or the results obtained from the use of this product. The user is solely responsible for determining the suitability of any material or product for a specific purpose and for adopting any appropriate safety precautions. SerVaas Laboratories, Inc. disclaims all liability for injury or damage stemming from any improper use of the material or product described herein.
Revision Date: June 12, 2015 Supersedes document dated: 5/15/2015
Prepared by: P. SerVaas, SerVaas Laboratories, Inc.
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