Eyes - Immediately flood the eye with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, holding the eye open.  Seek medical attention. Skin - Wash skin thoroughly with soap and water.  Contaminated clothing should be washed before re-use or appropriately disposed of. Ingestion - Wash mouth out with water.  Give milk to drink.  Do not induce vomiting.  Seek immediate medical attention Inhalation - Remove from exposure to fresh air.  Keep warm and at rest.  If there is difficulty in breathing give oxygen.  If breathing stops or shows sign of failing, give artificial respiration.  Seek immediate medical attention. Advice to Physicians - Treat symptomatically. 

 Extinguishing Media - Carbon Dioxide, Dry Chemical Powder or appropriate Foam. Do not use water. Special Fire fighting Procedures - Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing to prevent contact with skin and eyes. Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards - May undergo explosive reaction on contact with strong oxidizing agents.  Emits toxic fumes under fire conditions.  Container explosions may occur under fire conditions. 

 Wear protective clothing (see SECTION 7, below).  Cover with wood dust, vermiculite or similar absorptive agent.  Carefully sweep up, place into a suitable container for disposal.  Ventilate the area and wash the spill site after pick-up is complete. 

 Handling - Use in a well-ventilated area.  Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing.  Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye protection.  Avoid inhalation of any dust.  Do not eat drink or smoke whilst handling the product. Storage - Maintain in storage container/packaging with suitable moisture and vapour barrier.  Keep container tightly closed when not in use.  Storage areas should be clean, dry, cool and well ventilated (typical of good industrial hygiene practice).  Do not store in the proximity of strong acids, oxidising agents or sources of ignition.   

 See SECTION 7 above. 

 Appearance - Gel-paste / Thick Liquid Colour  - Off-white to grey Odour - Slight sulphide odour Vapour Pressure - N/A Evaporation Rate - N/A Vapour Density - <2mm Hg @ 20^oC Flash Point - >200^oF / 100^oC Specific Gravity  - approx. 1.05-1.20 @25oC Solubility in Water - Partially Soluble / Emulsifiable Boiling Point - >300^oF / >134^oC pH – approx. 6.8 Melting Point - N/A 

 Stability –  Use immediately.  Do not store made-up stripper. Dispose of surplus stripper immediately after use. Incompatibilities - This product is a paint stripper and will cause damage to painted, lacquered and varnished surfaces.  Prolonged exposure to veneered wood should be avoided.  Strong acids and oxidising agents.  The product is a heavy metals treatment agent and may tarnish wet metal surfaces such as aluminium, brass, copper, and mild steel. Hazardous Combustion or Decomposition Products - May liberate Hydrogen Sulphide on treatment with excess strong acid.  On combustion may liberate fumes of Carbon Monoxide, Carbon Dioxide, Calcium Hydroxide, Hydrogen Sulphide and Sulphur Dioxide. 

 Acute Effects -

This product contains Calcium Sulphide.  To the best of our knowledge the chemical, physical and toxicological properties of Calcium Sulphide have not been thoroughly investigated.  Fine material can cause irritation to the eye; redness, tearing and blurred vision.

Can cause skin irritation.  Prolonged or repeated contact with the skin can cause defatting and dermatitis.  Fine material can be irritating to the mucous membranes of the upper respiratory tract and lung.  In extreme cases lung irritation may cause chest pain and Edema, which may be fatal.  May be fatal if swallowed.  If ingested, contact with stomach acid can liberate toxic hydrogen sulphide gas.  Ingestion can cause gastrointestinal disorders, nausea and vomiting.Ingestion of inhalation can cause dizziness irregular breathing, ataxia, drowsiness, and in-coordination.   All other components of this product are regarded as non-toxic. 

 This product contains surfactants and may cause harm to aquatic life.  Solids components of this product are expected to exhibit a LC₅₀ 96hrs for fish of >100mg/litre.  All organic components are biodegradable.  Once dissipated this product is not considered to pose any long-term harm to the environment.  This product contains no material constituting a long term environmental hazard and has a low potential for bioaccumulation VOC content is 0 to 0.25% w/w.  

 Always dispose of excess product and Lead paint stripped residues in accordance with Federal, State and Local regulations.  The material may be sent to an appropriate licensed landfill. 

 CDG UK - Non-hazardous for road transport IMDG - Non-hazardous for sea transport ICAO/IATA - Non-hazardous for air transport 

Risk Phrases - R: 31 - Contact with acids liberates toxic gases.R: 36/37/38 - Irritating to the eyes, respiratory system and skin. Safety Phrases - S: 26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. S: 35 - In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately. (Show the label where possible).  S: 36/37/39 - Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection. 

EC Hazard Symbol(s) -    Irritant                                                              

 This reagent is intended for use only as a paint stripper remediation agent for removal and treatment of Lead containing paints.  The manufacturer cannot be held liable for the inappropriate use, storage, transport or handling of this product. All components of this product are considered listed under TSCA, EINECS, MITI, DSL/NDSL, NICNAS, Korean Chem. Inv., Philippines Chem. Inv., and Chinese Chem. Inv. This product contains no SARA 313 listed material. This product was classified and the health and safety data sheet prepared in accordance to US Federal Regulations, EEC 91/155/EEC and EU 1999/45/EC as implemented in the UK by the Chemical Hazards Information and Packaging Regulations issue 3. The information herein is given in good faith and to the best of our knowledge but no warranty, express or implied is given.   Issue 01   / 14 April 2006