Floor Stripper

Hazard statements (CLP)

H315, H320

Code

Statements

H315

Causes skin irritation

Hazard statements

This product is classified as: Hazardous according to the criteria of SWA Australia. Not a Dangerous Good according to Australian Dangerous Goods (ADG) Code, IATA and IMDG/IMSBC criteria. R36/38. Irritating to eyes and skin H315: Causes skin irritation. H320: Causes eye irritation.

Precautionary statements

S2, S45, S24/25, S36/37. Keep out of reach of children. In case of accident or if you feel unwell, contact a doctor or Poisons Information Centre immediately (show the label where possible). Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves.

SUSMP Classification

S6

ADG classification

None allocated. Not a Dangerous Good under the ADG Code

UN Number

None allocated

Signal word

WARNING

Prevention

P102: Keep out of reach of children. P262: Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. P264: Wash contacted areas thoroughly after handling. P280: Wear protective gloves, protective clothing and eye or face protection.

Response

P362: Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. P301+P330+P331 IF SWALLOWED Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting P302+P352 IF ON SKIN Wash with plenty of soap and water P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P332+P313 If skin irritation occurs Get medical advice P337+P313 If eye irritation persists Get medical advice P370+P378: Not combustible. Use extinguishing media suited to burning materials.

Storage

P402+P404: Store in a dry place. Store in a closed container. P403+P235: Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.

Disposal

P501: If no in-house recycle or reclaim resources are suitable for this product, contact a specialist waste disposal company (see Section 13 of this SDS). Emergency Overview Physical Description & Colour: Clear, colourless liquid. Odour: Characteristic odour.

Health hazards

2-butoxyethanol is a severe eye irritant. Results of skin irritation studies are conflicting; however, it is considered to be a mild to moderate skin irritant in test animals. Contact dermatitis has been reported in a few cases. It is well absorbed via the inhalational, oral and dermal routes. Product is irritating to eyes and skin.

Potential health effects

Inhalation Short Term Exposure: Significant inhalation exposure is considered to be unlikely. Available data indicates that this product is not harmful. However product may be mildly irritating, although unlikely to cause anything more than mild transient discomfort. Long Term Exposure: No data for health effects associated with long term inhalation. Skin Contact: Short Term Exposure: Available data indicates that this product is a skin irritant. Symptoms may include itchiness and reddening of contacted skin. Other symptoms may also become evident, but all should disappear once exposure has ceased. Long Term Exposure: No data for health effects associated with long term skin exposure. Eye Contact: Short Term Exposure: Exposure via eyes is considered to be unlikely. This product is an eye irritant. Symptoms may include stinging and reddening of eyes and watering which may become copious. Other symptoms may also become evident. If exposure is brief, symptoms should disappear once exposure has ceased. However, lengthy exposure or delayed treatment may cause permanent damage. Long Term Exposure: No data for health effects associated with long term eye exposure. Ingestion: Short Term Exposure: Significant oral exposure is considered to be unlikely. This product, while believed to be not harmful, is likely to cause headache and gastric disturbance such as nausea and vomiting if ingested in significant quantities. This product is unlikely to cause any irritation problems in the short or long term. Long Term Exposure: No data for health effects associated with long term ingestion. Carcinogen Status: SWA: No significant ingredient is classified as carcinogenic by SWA. NTP: No significant ingredient is classified as carcinogenic by NTP. IARC: No significant ingredient is classified as carcinogenic by IARC.