Material Safety Data Sheet – METALETCH

Company : KEMLINE (A div of KCH India Pvt Ltd)

Address : C-17, Ambattur Industrial Estate, Ambattur, Chennai – 600 058, Tamil Nadu, South India
Tel No : 044-26256071 / 7499
Fax No : 044-42060489
Date of Issue : May 2009
Reissue 1 : October 2014

IDENTIFICATION
Product Name: METALETCH
Chemical Family: Acid Cleaner
Hazardous material: Phosphoric acid, ethylene glycol monobutyl, ether, ethanol, nonyl phenoxypolyethoxy
Non-Hazardous material: Protected under NJ trade

PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION / PROPERTIES

Appearance: Water white transparent liquid Flash point: Non-falmmable (flash point: N/A)
Boiling Point: 210 degrees Fahrenheit Solubility in water: complete
Vapour pressure: 18mm Hg at 25 degrees Celsius pH : <2.0
Specific Gravity: 1.41 at 25 degree Celsius Vapor density: 0.6
Viscosity: Non-Viscous Evaporation Rate: 0.1 odour: butyl

HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION

Acute – Swallowed
Ingestion causes severe burns of the mucous membranes of the mouth, esophagus and stomach, pain in the throat
and stomach with difficulty in swallowing, intense thirst, nausea and vomiting followed by diarrhea are common. In
severe cases, collapse and unconsciousness follow this. Eye contact causes severe irritation and painful burns of the
eyes and eyelids. Skin contact with concentrate causes destruction of clothing and severe burns unless promptly
washed off.
Repeated skin contact with diluted product may lead to the development of dermatitis. Inhalation of excessive
concentration of vapours or mists produces severe irritation of respiratory tract with coughing, burning of the throat
and a choking sensation. Inhalation may be fatal in very high concentrations.
Chronic:
Chronic ingestion may produce fatal effects from esophageal or gastric necrosis. Dental discoloration and erosion of
exposed teeth occur on prolonged exposure to low concentrations of hydrochloric acid vapours. Eye exposures may
result in prolonged or permanent visual impairment or total loss of sight. Chronic skin exposures can yield ulceration
and subsequent scarring. The irritant effect of vapours on the respiratory tract may produce laryngitis, glottal edema,
bronchitis, pulmonary edema and death. Inhalation of vapours may aggravate existing medical conditions of the
respiratory tract such as asthma.
Target organs: None known although there are no known target organs; skin and eye contact are possible methods of
exposure.
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FIRST AID
Inhalation:
Remove from the area to fresh air. If not breathing, clear airway and start mouth to mouth artificial respiration. Get
immediate attention.
Eye:
Rinse thoroughly with water and flush for atleast 15 minutes. Get immediate medical attention.
Skin:
Wash with large amounts of water. Contact a physician if irritation persists. Clean clothes and shoes before reuse.
Swallowed:
Do not induce vomiting. Give large quantities of water. Seek medical help.
Advice to physician: None

REACTIVITY DATA
Avoid high temperatures that may cause release of carbon monoxide, phosphorus oxides.
Incompatibility: Sulphides, Sulphites, strong alkalis, tin, chromium, galvanized and nickel plates.
Hazardous Polymerization: N/A

SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURES

Steps to be taken if released / spilled: Contain the material by diking with sand. Spread lime to neutralize and keep it
away in a labeled container. Wash area with water.
Waste disposal method: Dispose in accordance with state, federal and local regulations.

SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION

Provide adequate local ventilation, use NIOSH approved respiratory mask, PVC or plastic hand glove, eye goggles,
protective clothing while handling the product.

STORATE AND HANDLING INFORMATION

Storage and transport: Maximum Storage temp: 120 degrees Fahrenheit
Minimum Storage temp: 32 degrees Fahrenheit
Store in a cool dry well ventilated area in the original container.

PRECAUTIONS
Always store material in the original container. Keep container tightly closed when not in use. Do not store near
alkaline or chlorine compounds. Do not clean intricate metal parts containing chromium, tin, galvanized or nickel
plated metals.

OTHER PRECAUTIONS
Rinse the product contacting surfaces with potable water after use. Read entire label before use. Keep out of reach of
children.