I'm in the business of detailing automobiles & I'm interested to know if this product is safe for regular cleaning/upkeep of automobile leather surfaces. Here's the MSDS info:
2. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Components: Wt % ACGIH: OSHA:
ALKYLBENZENESULFONIC ACID
68584-22-5
5-10 None None
SOD HYDROXIDE 50% MEMBRAN
1310-73-2
1-3 Ceiling: 2 mg/m³ @10 TWA (PEL): 2 mg/m³ @10
SODIUM LAURYL ETHER SULFATE (70%)
9004-82-4
5-10 None None
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3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
CAUTION: EYE IRRITANT.
DO NOT get in eyes.
Contains surfactant.
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Inhalation: Move to fresh air.
Skin contact: Wash with soap and water after handling.
Eye contact: In case of eye contact, hold eyes open and IMMEDIATELY rinse eyes thoroughly with plenty of
water. Remove any contact lenses and continue rinsing for at least 15 minutes. If irritation
occurs or persists, get medical attention.
Ingestion: If swallowed, DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. Call a Physician or Poison Control Center
immediately. Never give an unconscious person anything to ingest.
Notes to physician: Contains surfactants.
Aggravated Medical Conditions: No information available.
5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
Flash point: CLOSED CUP: Higher than 93.3º C (>200º F). [Tagliabue].
Flammability Limits in Air:
Lower: No information available.
Upper: No information available.
Autoignition temperature: No information available.
Suitable extinguishing media: As suitable for surrounding fire.
Extinguishing media which must not
be used for safety reasons:
No information available.
Specific hazards: Not applicable.
Unusual hazards: None known
Special protective equipment for firefighters: As in any fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus, pressuredemand,
MSHA / NIOSH (approved or equivalent) and full
protective gear.
Specific methods: Standard procedure for chemical fires.
Key: Personal Protection Index = A.
(Also see Section 3)
Flammability: 0
Reactivity: 0
NFPA: Health: 2 Instability: 0
HMIS:
Product code: 0083673
Health: 2
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Flammability: 0
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal precautions: Ensure adequate ventilation.
Environmental precautions: Do not allow material to contaminate ground water system.
Methods for cleaning up: Small spills: Dilute with water and mop up, or absorb with an inert material and place in an
appropriate waste disposal container.
Large spills: Contain and collect for later disposal according to local, provincial, state or federal
regulations.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling: Use with adequate ventilation.
Safe handling advice: CAUTION: EYE IRRITANT.
Avoid contact with eyes.
Storage: Store in a secure, cool location, inaccessable to children and pets
Incompatible products: Avoid storage at temperatures greater than 50º C (120º F).
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
Engineering measures
to reduce exposure:
For occupational exposures, ensure adequate ventilation.
Personal Protective Equipment
Respiratory protection: None required under normal use conditions.
Hand protection: None required for normal recommended use.
May cause skin irritation after prolonged or repeated use. For sensitive skin or prolonged use,
wear rubber gloves.
Emergency responders should wear impermeable gloves.
Skin and body protection: Usual safety precautions while handling the product will provide adequate protection against
injury or irritation. Follow product label instructions.
Eye protection: Not required under normal conditions of use.
Eye irritant, wear eye protection if the possibility of splashing exists.
Avoid contact with eyes.
Emergency responders should wear full eye and face protection.
Hygiene measures: Avoid contact with the eyes.
Washing with soap and water after use is recommended as good hygienic practice to prevent
possible eye irritation from hand contact.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Physical state: Liquid.
Appearance: Clear.
Colour: Aqua green (Teal).
Odour: Green tea. Grapefruit, citrus.
pH: 8.0
Flash point: Greater than 93º C (>200º F)
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Specific gravity: 1.030 @ 25º C
Vapour pressure: Not determined.
Solubility: Completely soluble.
Explosion limits:
- upper: No data available.
- lower: No data available.
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stability: Stable under recommended storage conditions.
Polymerization: Hazardous polymerisation does not occur.
Hazardous decomposition products: Oxides of carbon and unknown organic compounds.
Materials to avoid: Do not mix with other household chemicals.
Conditions to avoid: Store away from excessive heat and moisture.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Acute toxicity
Component Information:
Product Information
LC50/inhalation/4h/rat = No information available.
LD50/dermal/rabbit = No information available.
LD50/oral/rat = No information available.
Local effects
Skin irritation: None expected during normal conditions of use.
Eye irritation: Eye irritant.
Avoid eye contact.
Inhalation None expected during normal conditions of use.
Ingestion Health injuries are not known or expected under normal use.
Sensitization Not expected to be a skin sensitiser.
Chronic toxicity: No information available.
Specific effects
Carcinogenic effects: Not listed as carcinogenic by OSHA, NTP or IARC.
Mutagenic effects: No information available.
Reproductive toxicity: No information available.
Target organ effects: No information available.
Information is based on data on the components and the toxicology of similar products.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
.
Component Information:
Other information:
Ozone depletion potential; ODP; (R-11 = 1) = No information available.
Global warming potential (GWP) = No information available.
Additional ecological information: No information available.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Waste from residues / unused
products:
Dispose of in accordance with local regulations.
Contaminated packaging: Empty container can be disposed of as household trash or rinsed and recycled where
appropriate.
Waste Disposal: Small quantities of waste liquid may be discharged into a sanitary sewer. Discard any
absorbed material in trash collection. Rinse empty container thoroughly and discard in trash or
recycle.
Large quantities of waste liquid: Contain and collect for evaluation and disposal according to
local, state, provincial and federal regulations.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
UN / Id No: Not applicable
DOT:
Classification: Not a DOT regulated material. (United States)
Proper shipping name: Not applicable.
U.S. DOT - Hazard Class: Not applicable.
Subsidiary risk: Not applicable.
Packing Group: Not applicable.
DOT RQ (lbs): Not applicable.
ERG No: Not applicable.
TDG (Canada):
Classification: Not regulated under TDG
Proper shipping name: Not applicable.
Status: Not applicable.
Packing Group: Not applicable.
IMDG / IMO
Classification: Not regulated under IMDG
Proper shipping name: Not applicable.
Class: Not applicable.
Subsidiary Risk: Not applicable.
Packing group: Not applicable.
IMDG page: Not applicable.
Marine pollutant: Not applicable.
EMS: Not applicable.
MFAG: See Guide.
ADR / RID
Classification: Not applicable.
Proper shipping name: Not applicable.
Class: Not applicable.
Subsidiary risk: Not applicable.
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Packing Group: Not applicable.
ADR/RID-labels: Not applicable
Hazard Identification Number: Not applicable.
CEFIC Tremcard No: Not applicable.
ICAO / IATA:
Classification: Not regulated under ICAO / IATA
Proper shipping name: Not applicable.
Class: Not applicable.
Subsidiary Risk: Not applicable
Packing Group: Not applicable.
Maximum quantity Not applicable.
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Components: PICCS: TSCA: DSL: NDSL: ENCS: CHINA: AICS: EINECS-No
ALKYLBENZENESULFONIC ACID Present Present 271-528-9
SOD HYDROXIDE 50% MEMBRAN Present Present 215-185-5
U.S. Regulations:
Canada
WHMIS hazard class: Not determined.
16. OTHER INFORMATION
Reason for revision: This is a new product.
Additional advice: This product should only be used as directed on the label and for the purpose intended.
Thanks in advance
David