MSDS

Armstrong World Industries, Inc.
2500 Columbia Ave.
Lancaster, PA, U.S.A., 17603
Telephone: [phone]
S-325 New Beginning Extra-Strength Cleaner and Wax Remover
S-325
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MSDS Revision Date (mm/dd/yyyy): 01/05/2011
Prolonged or repeated inhalation may cause kidney stones. Prolonged or repeated
inhalation may cause severe blood system toxicity. At higher concentrations, prolonged
inhalation may cause liver damage.
Effects of long-
term (chronic) exposure
:
See TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION, Section 11.
:
Carcinogenic status
Additional health hazards :
See TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION, Section 11.
See ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION, Section 12.
:
Potential environmental effects
SECTION 3 - COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Ingredients
CAS #
Wt.%
6834-92-0
Sodium metasilicate
1.00 - 3.00
141-43-5
Monoethanolamine
1.00 - 3.00
111-76-2
2-butoxyethanol
1.00 - 3.00
If inhaled, move to fresh air. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen by qualified medical
personnel only. If not breathing, clear airway and start artificial respiration. Seek immediate
medical attention/advice.
: Inhalation
SECTION 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES
Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Flush affected skin with gently
flowing lukewarm water for at least 20 minutes. Seek immediate medical attention/advice.
Skin contact :
Immediately flush eyes thoroughly with running water for at least 20 to 30 minutes. Seek
immediate medical attention/advice.
Eye contact
:
Ingestion
Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Rinse mouth with water. Do NOT
induce vomiting. Have victim drink one to two glasses of water. Seek immediate medical
attention/advice.
:
Treat symptomatically. Corrosive. Immediate medical attention is required.
: Notes For Physician
Fire hazards/conditions of flammability
SECTION 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Not flammable under normal conditions of use. Closed containers may rupture if exposed to
excess heat or flame due to a build-up of internal pressure. Vapours may be heavier than air
and may collect in confined and low-lying areas.
:
None known.
: Oxidizing properties
:
Not expected to be sensitive to mechanical impact or static discharge.
Explosion data: Sensitivity to mechanical impact / static discharge
Use media suitable to the surrounding fire such as water fog or fine spray, alcohol foams,
carbon dioxide and dry chemical.
:
Suitable extinguishing media
Special fire-fighting procedures/equipment
Firefighters should wear proper protective equipment and self-contained breathing
apparatus with full face piece operated in positive pressure mode. Move containers from fire
area if safe to do so. Water spray may be useful in cooling equipment exposed to heat and
flame. After fires have been extinguished, carefully clean all equipment and surfaces
exposed to fumes.
:
Hazardous combustion products
:
Carbon oxides; Nitrogen oxides (NOx); hydrogen cyanide ; formaldehyde; silicon oxides;
Sodium oxides.
SECTION 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES