Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
7732-18-5
Name of the chemical
Water, distilled, conductivity or of similar purity H2O
Concentration
45-70
EC/CAS
100-51-6
Name of the chemical
Benzyl Alcohol
Concentration
10-30
EC/CAS
1310-73-2
Name of the chemical
sodium hydroxide
Concentration
1-5
General Information
Revision date
2025-10-17
Product name
STEP DOWN
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Stripping solution
Emergency telephone
800-424-9300
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Spartan Chemical Company, Inc
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H290, H314
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H290
May be corrosive to metals
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 Sub-category B Serious eye damage/eye irritation: Category 1 Corrosive to metals
Hazard statements
Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
Physical hazards
May be corrosive to metals
Prevention
Do not breathe dusts or mists Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling Wear protective gloves/clothing and eye/face protection Keep only in original packaging
Response
Eyes Skin Inhalation IMMEDIATELY CALL A POISON CENTER OR PHYSICIAN. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water [or shower]. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Ingestion IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. -Specific Treatment See Safety Data Sheet Section 4: "FIRST AID MEASURES" for additional information. Spill Absorb spillage to prevent material damage
Storage
Store locked up.
Precautionary statements
Dispose of contents and container in accordance with local, state and federal regulations.
2.3 Other hazards
Not applicable
Other hazards
• Corrosive • Harmful if swallowed • Harmful contact may not cause immediate pain. • Harmful if absorbed through skin. • Take off and destroy contaminated shoes. • Keep out of reach of children • NOTE TO PHYSICIAN: Probable mucosal damage may contraindicate the use of gastric lavage.