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GROUPE PERMACON8145 Bombardier

Ville d'Anjou (Qc.) CanadaH1J 1A5

GROUPE PERMACON GROUPune compagnie Oldcastle® an Oldcastle® company

8145 Bombardier, Ville d’Anjou (Quebec) - H1J 1A5 - Tél.: (514) 351-2120 - Fax : (514) 352-9802 - www.permacon.ca

EFFLORESCENCECLEANER MSDSRevisionDate(dd/mm/yyyy):27/05/2014 Page1of8

MATERIALSAFETYDATASHEET

SECTION1:IDENTIFICATIONProductidentifier :GATOREFFLORESCENCECLEANER

ProductUse :Concretecleaner-Acidcleaningsolutionforremovingsalt.ChemicalFamily :Mixturecontainingacids.

Supplier’snameandaddress: Manufacturer’snameandaddress:GROUPEPERMACONGROUP. RefertoSupplier8145BombardierVilled’Anjou,Quebec,CanadaH1J1A5InformationTelephone# :(514)351-2120ou1-888-PERMACON(TollFree)

24Hr.EmergencyTel#: :Chemtrec1-800-424-9300(WithinContinentalU.S.);Chemtrec703-527-3887(OutsideU.S.).

SECTION2-HAZARDSIDENTIFICATION

Classification :WHMISclassification:ClassE(CorrosiveMaterial).

OSHA:ThismaterialisclassifiedashazardousunderOSHAregulations(29CFR1910.1200).Hazardousclassification:AcuteHealthHazard.

EmergencyOverview :Clearyellowliquid.Disagreeableodour(strong).DANGER!Corrosive.Causeseye,skinanddigestivetractburns.Maybeharmfulifinhaledorswallowed.Causesrespiratorytractirritation.Maycauselunginflammationandlungdamagewithextremeexposures.Contactwithmetalsmayreleasesmallamountsofflammablehydrogengas.

POTENTIALHEALTHEFFECTS:

Signsandsymptomsofshort-term(acute)exposureInhalation : Inhalationofmist causes irritationof respiratory system.Symptomsmay include coughing, choking and

wheezing.Could result inpulmonaryedema(fluidaccumulation).Symptomsofpulmonaryedema(chest pain,shortnessofbreath)maybedelayed.

Skin :Causesskinburns.Eyes :Causesburns.Symptomsmayincludeseverepain,blurredvision,rednessandcorrosivedamage.Ingestion :Maycausesevereirritationandcorrosivedamageinthemouth,throatandstomach.Symptomsmayinclude

severeabdominalpain,nauseaandvomiting.

Effectsoflong-term(chronic)exposure:Prolongedorrepeatedcontactmaycausedrying,crackinganddefattingoftheskin. Inextremecases,tootherosioncouldresult.

Carcinogenicstatus :SeeTOXICOLOGICALINFORMATION,Section11.

Additionalhealthhazards :SeeTOXICOLOGICALINFORMATION,Section11.:SeeECOLOGICALINFORMATION,Section12.

Potentialenvironmentaleffects:SeeECOLOGICALINFORMATION,Section12.

SECTION3-COMPOSITION/INFORMATIONONINGREDIENTS










Ingredients CAS# Wt.%Phosphoricacid 7664-38-2 10.00-30.00Nitricacid 7697-37-2 7.00-13.00

Alcohols,C12-16,ethoxylated 68551-12-2 0.50-1.50

SECTION4-FIRSTAIDMEASURES

Inhalation :Immediately remove person to fresh air. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen by qualifiedmedicalpersonnelonly.Ifbreathinghasstopped,giveartificialrespiration. Seekimmediatemedicalattention/advice.

Skincontact :Removecontaminatedclothing.Flushaffectedskinwithgentlyflowinglukewarmwaterforatleast 20 minutes. Cover wound with sterile dressing. Do not rub area of contact. Washcontaminatedclothingbeforere-use.Seekimmediatemedicalattention/advice.Leatherandshoesthathavebeencontaminatedwiththesolutionmayneedtobedestroyed.

Eyecontact :Immediatelyflusheyesthoroughlywithrunningwaterforatleast20to30minutes. Protectunharmedeye.Seekimmediatemedicalattention/advice.

Ingestion :Donotinducevomiting.Havevictimrinsemouthwithwater,thengiveonetotwoglassesofwatertodrink.Seekimmediatemedicalattention/advice.Nevergiveanythingbymouthtoan unconsciousperson.

NotesForPhysician :Treatsymptomatically.

SECTION5-FIREFIGHTINGMEASURES

Firehazards/conditionsofflammability :Not flammable under normal conditions of use.However, following evaporation ofwater,residuemaycontainoxidizingmaterialwhichcanstartorfeedfires.Closedcontainersmayruptureifexposedtoexcessheatorflameduetoabuild-upofinternalpressure.Contactwithmetalsmayreleasesmallamountsofflammablehydrogengas.

Flammabilityclassification(OSHA29CFR1910.1200):Notflammable.

Oxidizingproperties :None expected. However, following evaporation of water, residue may contain oxidizingmaterialwhichcanstartorfeedfires.Containsoxidizers,whichmayincreasetheburningrate ofcombustiblematerialswithflare-burningeffect.

Explosiondata:Sensitivitytomechanicalimpact/staticdischarge:Notexpectedtobesensitivetomechanicalimpactorstaticdischarge.

Suitableextinguishingmedia :Firesshouldbefloodedwithlargeamountsofwater.Avoidingusingothertypesofextinguishingmaterials,suchasfoamordrychemicals.Somechemicalextinguishingagentsmayreactwiththismaterial.

Specialfire-fightingprocedures/equipment:Firefightersshouldwearproperprotectiveequipmentandself-containedbreathingapparatus with full face piece operated in positive pressuremode.Move containers fromfire area if safe todoso.Waterspraymaybeuseful incoolingequipmentexposed toheatandflame.

Hazardouscombustionproducts:Carbonoxides;Phosphoruscompounds;nitrogenoxides(NOx);formaldehyde.

NFPARating :0-Minimal 1-Slight 2-Moderate 3-Serious 4-Severe Health: 3 Flammability: 0 Instability: 1 SpecialHazards: None

SECTION6-ACCIDENTALRELEASEMEASURES










Personalprecautions :Restrictaccesstoareauntilcompletionofclean-up.Ensureclean-upisconductedbytrainedpersonnelonly.Individualsinvolvedinthecleanupmustwearappropriatepersonalprotectiveequipment.RefertoSection8,EXPOSURECONTROLSANDPERSONALPROTECTION,foradditionalinformationonacceptablepersonalprotectiveequipment.

Environmentalprecautions :Ensurespilledproductdoesnotenterdrains,sewers,waterways,orconfinedspaces.

Spillresponse/cleanup :Removeallsourcesofignition.Ventilateareaofrelease.Stopthespillatsourceifitissafeto do so.Contain and absorb spilled liquidwithnon-combustible, inert absorbentmaterial(e.g.sand),thenplaceabsorbentmaterialintoacontainerforlaterdisposal(seeSection13).DilutewithwaterandneutralizewithSodiumCarbonate(sodaash)orSodiumBicarbonate(bakingsoda).Donotflushintosurfacewaterorsanitarysewersystem.Notifytheappropriateauthoritiesasrequired.

Prohibitedmaterials :Noneknown.Specialspillresponseprocedures :Incaseofatransportationaccident,intheUnitedStatescontactCHEMTRECat

1-800-424-9300or International at 1-703-527-3887. If a spill/release in excessof theEPAreportablequantity ismade into theenvironment, immediatelynotify thenational responsecenterintheUnitedStates(phone:1-800-424-8002).USCERCLAReportablequantity(RQ):Phosphoricacid(5000lbs/2270kg);Nitricacid(1000lbs/454kg).

SECTION7-HANDLINGANDSTORAGE

SafeHandlingprocedures :Useonlyinwell-ventilatedareas.Wearsuitableprotectiveequipmentduringhandling.Avoidbreathingvapourormist.Avoidcontactwithskin,eyesandclothing.Washthoroughlyafterhandling.Keepawayfrombases,metalsandotherincompatibles.Keepawayfromcombustiblematerial.Keepawayfromheatandflame.Keepcontainers tightlyclosedwhennot inuse.Emptycontainersretainresidue(liquidand/orvapour)andcanbedangerous.Evaporatetheresidueunderafumehood.

Storagerequirements :Store inacool,dry,well-ventilatedarea.Storeawayfromincompatiblematerials.Store incorrosion-resistantcontainers.Corrosivematerialsshouldbestoredinaseparatesafetystoragecabinetorroom.Storageareashouldbeclearlyidentified,clearofobstructionandaccessibleonlytotrainedandauthorizedpersonnel.Inspectperiodicallyfordamageorleaks.Nosmokinginthearea.

Incompatiblematerials :Reducingagents;Oxidizingagents;Metals;Alkalies.Organicmaterials.Specialpackagingmaterials :Corrosivetometals.Metalcontainersmustbelined.Storeinametallicorcoated,fibreboard

drumusingastrongpolyethyleneinnerpackage.

SECTION8-EXPOSURECONTROLSANDPERSONALPROTECTION

ExposureLimitsACGIHTLV OSHAPEL

Ingredients TWA STEL PEL STELxylène 100ppm 150ppm 100ppm P/D

Phosphoricacid 1mg/m³ 3mg/m³ 1mg/m³ N/AvNitricacid 2ppm 4ppm 2ppm N/Av

Alcohols,C12-16,ethoxylated N/Av N/Av N/Av N/Av

Ventilationandengineeringmeasures:Usegeneralorlocalexhaustventilationtomaintainairconcentrationsbelowrecommendedexposurelimits.










Respiratoryprotection :Respiratoryprotection is required if theconcentrationsexceed theTLV. NIOSH-approvedrespiratorsarerecommended.Useself-containedbreathingapparatusforentryintoconfinedspaceorforotherpoorlyventilatedareas.Adviceshouldbesoughtfromrespiratoryprotectionspecialists.

Skinprotection :Imperviousglovesmustbewornwhenusingthisproduct.Adviceshouldbesoughtfromglove suppliers.

Eye/faceprotection :Chemicalsplashgogglesmustbewornwhenhandlingthismaterial.Afullfaceshieldmayalso benecessary.

Otherprotectiveequipment :Completesuitprotectingagainstchemicals.Aneyewashstationandsafetyshowershouldbe madeavailableintheimmediateworkingarea.

Generalhygieneconsiderations :Avoidbreathingvapourormist.Avoidcontactwithskin,eyesandclothing.Donoteat,drinkor smoke when using this product. Upon completion of work, wash hands before eating,drinking,smokingoruseoftoiletfacilities.Removesoiledclothingandwashitthoroughlybeforereuse.Contaminatedworkclothingshouldnotbeallowedoutoftheworkplace.Keepworkingclothesseparately.

SECTION9-PHYSICALANDCHEMICALPROPERTIES

Physicalstate :liquid Appearance : Clearyellowliquid.Odour :Disagreeableodour Odourthreshold :N/Av

(strong).pH :<2Boilingpoint :100°C(212°F) Specificgravity : 1.17Melting/Freezingpoint :N/Av Coefficientofwater/oildistribution

:N/AvVapourpressure(mmHg@20°C/68°F) Solubilityinwater : Soluble

:N/AvVapourdensity(Air=1) :N/Av Evaporationrate(n-Butylacetate=1)

:N/AvVolatileorganicCompounds(VOC’s) Volatiles(%byweight) :N/Av

:N/AvFlashpoint :N/ApFlashpointMethod :N/Av Auto-ignitiontemperature :N/AvLowerflammablelimit(%byvol.) Upperflammablelimit(%byvol.)

:N/Ap :N/ApFlameProjectionLength :N/Ap Flashbackobserved :N/Ap

SECTION10:STABILITYANDREACTIVITY

Stabilityandreactivity :Stable under the recommended storage and handling conditions prescribed. Contact withmetalsmayreleasesmallamountsofflammablehydrogengas.Highlycorrosiveinthepresenceofsteel.Corrosiveinthepresenceofcopper,ofzinc,ofaluminum.Corrosivetoferrousmetalsandalloys.Containsoxidizers,whichmayincreasetheburningrateofcombustiblematerialswithflare-burningeffect.

Hazardouspolymerization :Hazardouspolymerisationdoesnotoccur.Conditionstoavoid :Avoidheatandopenflame.Avoidcontactwithincompatiblematerials.MaterialsToAvoidAndIncompatibility :Incompatiblematerials(seeSection7).Hazardousdecompositionproducts :Noneknown,refertohazardouscombustionproductsinSection5.

SECTION11-TOXICOLOGICALINFORMATION

Targetorgans :Eyes,skin,respiratorysystemanddigestivesystem.Routesofexposure :Inhalation: YES Skin Absorption: NO Skin & Eyes: YES Ingestion: YESToxicologicaldata :Seebelowforindividualingredientacutetoxicitydata.










LC50(4hr) LD50

Ingredients inh,rat (Oral,rat) (Rabbit,dermal)Phosphoricacid >850mg/m3/1H 1530mg/kg 2740mg/kgNitricacid N/Av N/Av N/Av

Alcohols,C12-16, N/Av N/Av N/Avethoxylated

Carcinogenicstatus :NocomponentsarelistedascarcinogensbyACGIH,IARC,OSHAorNTP.Reproductiveeffects :Notexpectedtohaveotherreproductiveeffects.Teratogenicity :Notexpectedtobeateratogen.Mutagenicity :Notexpectedtobemutagenicinhumans.Epidemiology :Notavailable.Sensitizationtomaterial :Notexpectedtobeaskinorrespiratorysensitizer.Synergisticmaterials :Notavailable.Irritancy :Corrosive.Otherimportanthazards :Noneknown.Conditionsaggravatedbyoverexposure

:Pre-existingskin,eyeandrespiratorydisorders.

SECTION12-ECOLOGICALINFORMATION

Ecotoxicity :No data is available on the product itself. The product should not be allowed to enterdrainsorwatercourses,orbedepositedwhereitcanaffectgroundorsurfacewaters.

Mobility :Nodataisavailableontheproductitself.Persistence :Nodataisavailableontheproductitself.Bioaccumulationpotential :Nodataisavailableontheproductitself.OtherAdverseEnvironmentaleffects :Nodataisavailableontheproductitself.

SECTION13-DISPOSALCONSIDERATIONS

HandlingforDisposal :SeeSection7(HandlingandStorage)forfurtherdetails.MethodsofDisposal :Dispose in accordance with all applicable federal, state, provincial and local regulations.

Contactyourlocal,state,provincialorfederalenvironmentalagencyforspecificrules.RCRA :Ifthisproduct,assupplied,becomesawasteintheUnitedStates,itmaymeetthecriteriaof

ahazardouswasteasdefinedunderRCRA,Title40CFR261.Itistheresponsibilityofthewastegeneratortodeterminetheproperwasteidentificationanddisposalmethod.

SECTION14:TRANPORTINFORMATION

Regulatory UNNumber ShippingName Class Packing LabelInformation Group

TDG UN3264 CORROSIVELIQUID,ACIDIC,INORGANIC,N.O.S. 8 II(Phosphoricacid;Nitricacid)

TDG MaybeshippedasLIMITEDQUANTITYwhentransportedincontainersnolargerthan1.0Litre,inpackagesnotAdditional exceeding30kggrossmass.UndertheTDGR,refertoSection1.17foradditionalexemptioninformation,information ifshippingunderthisexemption.

49CFR/DOT UN3264 CORROSIVELIQUID,ACIDIC,INORGANIC,N.O.S. 8 II(Phosphoricacid,Nitricacid)










49CFR/DOT MaybeshippedasLIMITEDQUANTITYwhentransportedincontainersnolargerthan1.0Litre,inpackagesnotAdditional exceeding30kggrossmass.Referto49CFRSection173.154information

SECTION15-REGULATORYINFORMATION

USFederalInformation:TSCA:AlllistedingredientsappearontheToxicSubstancesControlAct(TSCA)inventory.

CERCLAReportableQuantity(RQ)(40CFR117.302):Phosphoricacid(5000lbs/2270kg);Nitricacid(1000lbs/454kg).

SARATITLEIII:Sec.302,ExtremelyHazardousSubstances,40CFR355:ThisproductcontainsanExtremelyHazardousSubstanceunderSARASection302.Thisproductcontains:Nitricacid.

SARATITLEIII:Sec.311and312,MSDSRequirements,40CFR370HazardClasses:Immediate(Acute)healthhazard;ChronicHealthHazard.UnderSARASections311and312,theEPAhasestablishedthresholdquantitiesforthereportingofhazardouschemicals. Thecurrentthresholdsare500poundsforthethresholdplanningquantity(TPQ),whicheverislower,forextremelyhazardoussubstancesand10,000poundsforallotherhazardouschemicals.

SARATITLEIII:Sec.313,ToxicChemicalsNotification,40CFR372:ThisproductmaybesubjecttoSARAnotificationrequirements,sinceitcontainsToxicChemicalconstituentsabovetheirdeminimusconcentrations.Thisproductcontains:Nitricacid.USStateRighttoKnowLaws:CaliforniaProposition65:Tothebestofourknowledge,thisproductdoesnotcontainanychemicalsknowntotheStateofCaliforniatocausecancerorreproductiveharm.

OtherU.S.State“RighttoKnow”Lists:ThefollowingchemicalsarespecificallylistedbyindividualStates:Phosphoricacid(CA,MA,MN,NJ,PA,RI);Nitricacid(CA,MA,MN,NJ,PA,RI).InternationalInformation:CanadianEnvironmentalProtectionAct(CEPA)information:AllingredientslistedappearontheDomesticSubstancesList(DSL).

Thisproducthasbeenclassifiedaccording to thehazardcriteriaof theCPRand theMSDScontainsallof the information requiredbytheCPR.

SECTION16-OTHERINFORMATION

HMISRating :*-Chronichazard0-Minimal1-Slight2-Moderate3-Serious4-SevereHealth: *3 Flammability: 0 Reactivity: 1

Legend :ACGIH:AmericanConferenceofGovernmentalIndustrialHygienistsCA:CaliforniaCAS:ChemicalAbstractServicesCERCLA:ComprehensiveEnvironmentalResponse,Compensation,andLiabilityActof1980CFR:CodeofFederalRegulationsDOT:DepartmentofTransportationEPA:EnvironmentalProtectionAgencyEST:EasternStandardTimeHMIS:HazardousMaterialsIdentificationSystemHSDB:HazardousSubstancesDataBankIARC:InternationalAgencyforResearchonCancerInh:InhalationMA:MassachusettsMN:MinnesotaMSHA:MineSafetyandHealthAdministration










N/Ap:NotApplicableN/Av:NotAvailableNFPA:NationalFireProtectionAssociationNIOSH:NationalInstituteofOccupationalSafetyandHealthNTP:NationalToxicologyProgramOSHA:OccupationalSafetyandHealthAdministrationPA:PennsylvaniaPEL:PermissibleexposurelimitRCRA:ResourceConservationandRecoveryActRI:RhodeIslandRTECS:RegistryofToxicEffectsofChemicalSubstancesSARA:SuperfundAmendmentsandReauthorizationActSTEL:ShortTermExposureLimitTDG:CanadianTransportationofDangerousGoodsAct&RegulationsTLV:ThresholdLimitValuesTSCA:ToxicSubstanceControlActTWA:TimeWeightedAverageWHMIS:WorkplaceHazardousMaterialsIdentificationSystem

References :1.ACGIH,ThresholdLimitValuesandBiologicalExposureIndicesfor2009.2. InternationalAgencyforResearchonCancerMonographs,searched2009.3. Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety, CCInfoWeb databases, 2009(Chempendium,HSDBandRTECs).4. MaterialSafetyDataSheetfrommanufacturer.5. CaliforniaProposition65List-September11,2009version.

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ThisMaterialSafetyDataSheetmaynotbechanged,oralteredinanywaywithouttheexpressedknowledgeandpermissionofICCTheComplianceCenterInc.andGroupePermaconGroup.MSDSPreparationDate(dd/mm/yyyy)

:07/01/2011MSDSReviewedDate(dd/mm/yyyy)

:27/05/2014RevisionNo. :4










RevisionInformation :Sections2and3,switched. (M)SDSsectionsupdated: 2.HAZARDSIDENTIFICATION; 3.COMPOSITION/INFORMATIONONINGREDIENTS; 5.FIRE-FIGHTINGMEASURES; 8.EXPOSURECONTROLS/PERSONALPROTECTION; 9.PHYSICALANDCHEMICALPROPERTIES; 12.ECOLOGICALINFORMATION; 15.REGULATORYINFORMATION.

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