MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION

Section I

Product Name Proven

Product Description Liquid oven cleaner

INFORMATION ABOUT MANUFACTURER

Protek Chemicals & Engineering Pte Ltd

10 & 12 Tuas Avenue 9
Jurong Industrial Estate
Singapore 639173
Tel: 68618282
Fax: 68616161
Email: protek@protek.com.sg
Emergency Tel No. 97948566

INGREDIENTS
Section II

Materials % Cas No. Symbol R-Phrases

Nonionic Surfactants 10-25%

Sodium Hydroxide <17% 1310-73-2 C R35
Chelating Agents 1-8%
Dispersants 2-12%
Corrosion Inhibitors 1-5%
Water 33-67%

HAZARD IDENTIFICATION
Section III

Hazard Type Corrosive (strong alkali)

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Main Hazards to Man-kind Corrosive action on skin and eyes. Cause

severe burns.
Secondary Hazards to Man-kind Ingestion may cause intestinal perforation.
Environmental Hazard Alkalinize the soil
Effects on Health Burn skin and eyes if not properly washed.
Symptoms Immediate irritation on skin, conjunctivitis,
burns on eyes, burns in mouth and throat.
Improper Use Mixing with acids.

FIRST AID MEASURES

Section IV

Basic First Aid Information Remove stained clothing. Wash any

affected parts of body thoroughly with
water for at least 15 minutes. Seek medical
assistance immediately.
Spills on Eyes Flush eyes with large amount of water until
irritation subsides. Always consult an
ophthalmologist.
Spills on Skin Flush with large amount of water for at least
15 minutes. Remove grossly contaminated
clothing including shoes and laundry before
use. Seek medical assistance to treat burns.
Ingestion Do not induce vomiting. Keep at rest.
Drink as much water as required. Seek
medical assistance immediately.
Inhalation Using proper respiratory protection, move
affected person to a ventilated area and give
prompt medical attention.

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FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Section V
Fire and Explosion Hazard
Extinguishing Methods
Special Fire Fighting Procedures
Static Discharge Sensitivity
Special Protection Gears In The Event of
Fire
ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Section VI
Personal Protection Gears In The Event of
Spill
Environmental Precautions
Not inflammable but reaction with metals
can generate hydrogen gas which is
inflammable in air (between 4 and 75% by
volume). May start fires in contact with
fuels.
Use water spray to cool fire on exposed
surfaces and to protect personnel shut off
“fuel” to fire. Extinguish fire with foam
and try to cover liquid spills with foam.
Control water used and preventing it from
reaching waterways.
N.A.
Use Protective clothing, goggles, overalls,
rubber-boots, face mask to protect against
splashes.
Use face mask, rubber boots, acid proof
overalls. Avoid contact with spill. Never
act without protective clothing.
Prevent product access to rivers and canals.
Absorb with sand or soil. For final
neutralization, use very diluted acid. Flush
contaminated area with water. Shovel up
and place in a sealable container for
subsequent disposal.
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HANDLING AND STORAGE

Section VII

Handling Recommendation Personal protective gear must prevent any

risk of skin or eye contact with the product
like face mask, goggles, rubber gloves,
boots, acid proof or water proof overalls.
Ventilation (1) Local exhaust: None should be
needed.
(2) Mechanical (general) recommended
showers, eye washes.
Precautionary Measures Ensure staff is aware of hazards. Do not
smoke, drink or eat in storage areas or
during handling.
Storage Temperature Ambient
Storage Materials Mild steel or plastic drums

PERSONAL PROTECTION/EXPOSURE CONTROL

Section VIII

TLV 2 mg/m3
Exposure/Contact Effects Irritant to skin and eyes
Eyes Goggles or face screen
Hands Rubber gloves
Breathing Dust proof mask
Skin Acid proof overalls
Others Plastic aprons, rubber boots
Special Safety showers, eye washes

PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Section IX

Appearance @ 25 Deg C Clear liquid

Color Amber
Odor Not applicable
Odor Threshold Not applicable
Solubility in water In all proportions

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Boiling Point Not established

Flash Point (% air volume) Not applicable
1% pH 11.5 +/- 2.5
Volatiles Nil
Vapor Density Not applicable
Ignition Point Not applicable
Method Used Not applicable
Auto Ignition Temperature No data
Vapor Pressure (mm Hg) Not applicable
Partition Coefficient Not applicable
Decomposition Temperature No data
1% Foam Height 50 – 70 mls
Specific Gravity 1.24 +/- 0.02
Flammability Non flammable
Upper Explosive Limit Nil
Lower Explosive Limit Nil
Viscosity Not established
Evaporation Rate Not applicable

STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Section X

Stability Stable
Hazardous Polymerization Will not occur
Incompatibilities React with aluminum, tin, zinc and their
alloys. Highly exothermic reaction with
strong acids.

TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Section XI

Toxicity Non toxic

Risk from Eye Contact Conjunctivitis, burns on cornea
Skin Contact Deep burns
Inhalation Respiratory throat irritation
Ingestion Burns in mouth, esophagus, gastro intestinal
perforation.

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ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION
Section XII

Effects on Environment Alkalization of soil and effluents.

Mobility Prevent drainage into sewers and water
ways.
Aquatic Toxicity Hazardous to living organisms in high
concentrations. Corrosive and alkaline.
Persistence and degradability Product is water soluble and biodegradable
Bio-accumulative Potential The product is not expected to significantly
bio-accumulate.

DISPOSAL PROCEDURES
Section XIII

Disposal Method Neutralize with very diluted hydrochloric

acid and dispose as per your company
procedure. Wash containers with plenty of
water. Never use for other products.

TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION
Section XIV

Proper Shipping Name Sodium Hydroxide Liquid

UN No. 1824 Hazard class – corrosive
IMO – Class 8 PSA Group III
IMO Label Corrosive
Marine Pollutant No
Special Precautions with respect to transport Keep separated from foodstuff

REGULATORY INFORMATION
Section XV

R35 Causes severe burns

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S-11/2 Keep locked and out of reach of children

S-26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse
immediately with plenty of water and seek
medical advice.
S-37/39 Wear suitable gloves, eye and face
protective masks.
S-45 In case of accident or feel unwell, seek
medical advice immediately.

OTHER INFORMATION
Section XVI

Training/Emergencies Instruct staff on product risk.

Recommended Use Oven and grill cleaner
MSDS Issued On June 2010

This data is furnished gratuitously only for your investigation and independent verification. While the information is
believed to be correct, PROTEK shall in no event be responsible for any damages whatsoever, directly or indirectly,
resulting from the publication or use of or reliance upon data contained herein. No warranty, either expressed or
implied, of merchantability, of fitness, or of any nature with respect to the product, or to the data, is made herein.

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