Safety Data Sheet

SDS
RM 31 ASF
SDS Number: RM 31 ASF Revision Date: 1/21/2016
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1 PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION

Manufacturer
Alfred Kärcher GmbH & Co. KG
Alfred-Kärcher-Str. 28-40
D-71364 Winnenden

Phone: +49-7195-14-0
Fax: +49-7195-14-2212
Web: www.karcher.com

Product Name: RM 31 ASF

Revision Date: 1/21/2016
Version: 2
SDS Number: RM 31 ASF
Product Use: Detergent
Further information obtainable from:
Department PCD-D
Tel: +49-7195-14-2398
Fax: +49-7195-14-3164
[email protected]

Emergency telephone number: 0049-30-30686 790 Giftnotruf Berlin

2 HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Classification of the substance or mixture
GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS):
Physical, Corrosive to Metals, 1
Health, Skin corrosion/irritation, 1 B
Health, Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation, 1

GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements

GHS Signal Word: DANGER
GHS Hazard Pictograms:

GHS Hazard Statements:

H290 - May be corrosive to metals
H314 - Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
H318 - Causes serious eye damage

GHS Precautionary Statements:

P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
P305+351+338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse continuously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do.
Continue rinsing.
P310 - Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.
P303+361+353 - IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower.
P405 - Store locked up.
P501 - Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
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Route of Entry: Eyes; Skin; Inhalation; Ingestion

Target Organs: Eye; Skin;
Inhalation: Excessive inhalation can cause nasal and respiratory irritation.
Skin Contact: Can cause irritation and dermatitis.
Eye Contact: Can cause irritation, redness and burns.

NFPA: Health = 2, Fire = 0, Reactivity = n/a, Specific Hazard = n/a

HMIS III: Health = 2, Fire = 0, Physical Hazard =
HMIS PPE: B - Safety Glasses, Gloves

2
0
0
2

3 COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

Ingredients:
Cas# % Chemical Name
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1310-73-2 5-10% Sodium hydroxide

OSHA Regulatory Status:

This SDS contains valuable information critical to the safe handling and proper use of this product. This SDS should be
retained and available for employees and other users of this product.

4 FIRST AID MEASURES

Inhalation: Remove from area to fresh air. If not breathing, clear airway and start artificial respiration. If victim is having trouble
breathing, give supplemental oxygen, if available. Get immediate medical attention.
Skin Contact: Wash with soap and water for 15 minutes. Remove contaminated clothing and shoes. Get immediate medical
attention. Wash clothing and decontaminate shoes before reuse.
Eye Contact: Immediately flush eyes with large amounts of water for at least 15 minutes, lifting eyelids occasionally to facilitate
irrigation. Get immediate medical attention.
Ingestion: Do NOT induce vomiting or attempt chemical neutralization. Drink large quantities of water. Get prompt, qualified
medical attention.

5 FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES

Flash Point: Not applicable

Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and other protective clothing. Use any standard agent - choose the one most appropriate for type
of surrounding fire.
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6 ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Response team must use protective clothing to prevent body contact. Keep all unnecessary personnel away. Spill area may
be slippery. Pick up excess with inert absorbent material and place into separate waste container. Ventilate area and wash
spill site after material pickup is complete, allow floor to dry before allowing traffic. Consult an expert on disposal of recovered
material and ensure conformity to local disposal regulations.

7 HANDLING AND STORAGE

Handling Precautions: Avoid breathing vapors or mist; Avoid contact with eyes, skin, or clothing. Wash thoroughly after
handling.
Storage Requirements: Store in the original receptacle; keep out of reach of children; keep container closed; store in a cool,
well-ventilated place.

8 EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION

Engineering Controls: Use local exhaust at filling zones and where leakage is probable.
Personal Protective HMIS PP, B | Safety Glasses, Gloves
Equipment:
Sodium Hydroxide 1310-73-2 OSHA PEL 2 mg/m3

Personal protective equipment should be selected for individual applications and should consider factors which affect
exposure potential, such as handling practices, chemical concentrations and ventilation. It is ultimately the responsibility of
the employer to follow regulatory guidelines established by local authorities.

9 PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Appearance: Yellow
Physical State: Liquid Odor: Characteristic
Spec Grav./Density: 1.14 g/cm3 9.5 lb/gallon Solubility: Fully miscible
Flammability: Not flammable Percent Volatile: 0%
pH: 13.5 as is; 12.5 @1% Solution Flash Point: Not applicable
VOC: 0%

10 STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Reactivity: Reacts with strong acids - Strong exothermic reaction with acids
Reacts with light alloys to from hydrogen
Corrodes aluminum
Chemical Stability: Product is stable under normal conditions.
Conditions to Avoid: None identified
Materials to Avoid: alkali sensitive substances like tin, zinc, aluminum and paited surfaces
Hazardous Decomposition: None known.
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur.
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11 TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Sodium Hydroxide 1310-73-2

Oral ( LD 50): Not listed on RTECS

Intraperitoneal Injection 40 mg/kg - Mouse

Inhalation ( LC 50): Not listed on RTECS

Skin irritation: Mild

Eye irritation: Severe

Sensitation: Not considered an occupational sensitizer

12 ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

On the basis of available information, this material is not expected to produce any significant environmental effects when
recommended use instructions are followed.

13 DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Dispose of in accordance with all applicable regulations. Recommendation: consultation with the disposal agency. Container cleansing
agent is water.

14 TRANSPORT INFORMATION
UN1760, Corrosive liquids, n.o.s., 8, PGII, (Sodium hydroxide)
Ship in accordance with 49 CFR parts 100-185.

15 REGULATORY INFORMATION
Component (CAS#) [%] - CODES
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RQ(1000LBS), Sodium hydroxide (1310-73-2) [5-10%] CERCLA, CSWHS, MASS, OSHAWAC, PA, TSCA, TXAIR, WHMIS

Regulatory CODE Descriptions

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All components are listed on TSCA
CERCLA = Superfund clean up substance
CSWHS = Clean Water Act Hazardous substances
MASS = MA Massachusetts Hazardous Substances List
OSHAWAC = OSHA Workplace Air Contaminants
PA = PA Right-To-Know List of Hazardous Substances
RQ = Reportable Quantity
TSCA = Toxic Substances Control Act
TXAIR = TX Air Contaminants with Health Effects Screening Level
WHMIS = Workplace Haz Mat Info Sys Canada
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16 OTHER INFORMATION
This information is based on our present knowledge. However, this shall not constitute a guarantee for any specific product features
and shall not extablish a legally valid contractual relationship.

Department issuing SDS: PCD-D