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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

SECTION 1 — PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION

Product identifier: Proven Citrus Degreaser WHMIS Classification: D2B
Product use: Cleaner.
Product Code Number: 56536 (860.56536)
MSDS Number: 0919

Supplier name and address: Manufacturer's name and address:

Proven Brand Refer to supplier
a division of 1884318 Ontario Inc.
Hamilton, Ontario
1-855-574-5444

Emergency Telephone #: CANUTEC (613) 996-6666

SECTION 2 — CHEMICAL COMPOSITION/HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS

LD50 LD50 LC50
mg/kg mg/kg ppm
Ingredients CAS # % (weight) oral/rat skin/rabbit inh/rat

Dipropylene glycol
butyl ether 34590-94-8 1-5 5400 20 n/av
Sodium (C14-16)
olefin sulfonate 68439-57-6 1-5 500-5000 400-2000 n/av

SECTION 3 — HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

***POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS***
Routes of entry: Inhalation, ingestion, skin and eye contact.
Signs and symptoms of short-term (acute) exposure:
Inhalation: Moderately irritating to the eyes, nose, throat and lungs. High concentration of vapours will cause
irritation, or if inhaled as a mist.
Skin contact: May cause skin irritation.
Eye contact: Contact can result in corneal damage.
Ingestion: Harmful if swallowed.
Effects of long-term (chronic) exposure: See Section 11. Other important hazards: None reported.
SECTION 4 — FIRST AID MEASURES
Inhalation: Remove victim to fresh air. If symptoms persist, call a physician.
Skin contact: Flush skin with plenty of water, for at least 15 minutes, while removing contaminated clothing. Wash
contaminated clothing before reuse.
Eye contact: IMMEDIATELY flush eyes with running water for at least 15 minutes, keeping eyelids open. Call
physician.
Ingestion: Immediately call physician. DO NOT induce vomiting. Give several glasses of water. Never give
anything by mouth if victim is unconscious or convulsing.
SECTION 5 — FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
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Fire hazards/conditions of flammability: Not flammable.

Flash point (Method): Not applicable. oC (oF)
Lower flammable limit (% by volume): n/ap
Upper flammable limit (% by volume): n/ap
Explosion data: Sensitivity to mechanical impact: Not sensitive. Sensitivity to static discharge: Not sensitive.
Oxidizing properties: None.
Auto-ignition temperature: None.
Suitable extinguishing media: As appropriate for burning of surrounding products.
Special fire-fighting procedures/equipment: n/ap
Hazardous combustion products: n/ap
SECTION 6 — ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal precautions: Wear adequate personal protective equipment.
Environmental precautions: No special precautions required.
Spill response/Cleanup: Recover and reuse as much of the product as possible.
Prohibited materials: None known.
SECTION 7 — HANDLING AND STORAGE
Safe handling procedures: Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing. Wear proper protective equipment,
including rubber gloves.
Storage requirements: Store in a cool, dry area. Keep away from incompatible materials, (see Sect. 10)
Special packaging materials: Plastic containers.
SECTION 8 — EXPOSURE CONTROLS AND PERSONAL PROTECTION
Ventilation and engineering controls: Mechanic ventilation should be adequate.
Respiratory protection: Normally not required.
Protective gloves: Rubber.
Eye protection: Safety glasses, or chemical goggles.
Other protective equipment: As required by workplace standards.
SECTION 9 — PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Physical form, color and odor: Red/orange liquid, thin, clear.
Odor threshold: n/av
pH: 12.6
Boiling point: n/av
Melting/freezing point: n/av
Vapour pressure: n/av
Solubility in water: Very soluble.
Coefficient of oil/water distribution: Essentially zero.
Specific gravity or relative density (water = 1): 1.01
Vapour density: n/ap
Volatile organic compounds (VOC's): n/ap
Evaporation rate: n/ap Percent Volatile by Weight: n/av
SECTION 10 — REACTIVITY AND STABILITY DATA
Stability and reactivity: Normally stable.
Conditions to avoid: Unintentional contact with water and moisture. Keep containers tightly closed, when not in
use.
Materials to avoid: Strong acids, reactive metals, and ammonium salts.
Hazardous decomposition products: Caustic fumes, oxides of nitrogen, hydrogen gas.
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SECTION 11 — TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

LD50: Not established for this product. See Section 2 for values for ingredients.
LC50: Not established for this product. See Section 2 for values for ingredients.
Exposure limits: ACGIH-TLV
Carcinogenicity: None of the ingredients is listed by IARC, ACGIH, NTP, and OSHA as carcinogen.
Teratogenicity, mutagenicity, other reproductive effects: There is no human or animal information available on
teratogenicity, reproductive toxicity, or mutagenicity.
Sensitization to material: Not reported.
Conditions aggravated by exposure: Skin conditions.
Synergistic materials: None known.
SECTION 12 — ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Environmental effects: Product would be expected to be biodegradable based on review of raw materials.
SECTION 13 — WASTE DISPOSAL
Handling for disposal: Reuse if possible.
Methods of disposal: Follow local, provincial, state and federal regulations.
SECTION 14 — TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION
Shipping description: TDG - not regulated.
Please note: This shipping description is of a general nature only. It does not consider package sizes, modes of
transport and other specific circumstances. Appropriate regulations should be referenced, and handling for
transportation of dangerous goods/hazardous materials should be performed by trained personnel only.
SECTION 15 — REGULATORY INFORMATION
WHMIS information: D2B.
This product has been classified in accordance with the hazard criteria of the Controlled Products
Regulations (CPR) and this MSDS contains all the information required by the CPR.
SECTION 16 — OTHER INFORMATION
Prepared by: Armstrong Manufacturing Inc.
Telephone number: (905) 566-1395
Preparation date: 19 September 2013
References:
1. ACGIH, Threshold Limit Values and Biological Exposure Indices for 2001.
2. International Agency for Research on Cancer Monographs, Supplement 7, 1988.
3. Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety. CHEMINFO database.
4. Material Safety Data Sheets from raw materials suppliers.
5. N. Irving Sax. Dangerous Properties of Industrial Materials, Seventh Edition.
n/ap Not applicable
n/av Not available

MV/mt