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
Corrosive! Wear chemically resistant personal protective equipment during cleanup. Restrict
access to area until completion of clean-up. All persons dealing with clean-up should wear
the appropriate chemically protective equipment. Refer to point 8 on this Safety Data Sheet,
EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION, for additional information on
acceptable personal protective equipment.
Personal precautions :
Do not allow product to enter waterways. Do not allow material to contaminate ground water
system.
Environmental precautions :
Spill response/cleanup
Ventilate area of release. Eliminate all ignition sources. Stop spill or leak at source if safely
possible. Contain and absorb spilled liquid with non-combustible, inert absorbent material
(e.g. sand), then place absorbent material into a container for later disposal (see Section
13). Notify the appropriate authorities as required.
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Prohibited materials
None known or reported by the manufacturer.
Corrosive! Wear chemically resistant protective equipment during handling. Use in a
well-ventilated area. Training the workers on the potential health hazards associated with
product vapor, dust or fume is important. Secondary inhalation exposures could occur when
cleaning equipment, or when removing or laundering the clothing. Do not breathe vapours or
spray mist. Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing. Keep away from heat and sources
of ignition. Keep away from acids and incompatibles. Keep containers tightly closed when
not in use. Wash thoroughly after handling.
Safe Handling procedures :
SECTION 7 - HANDLING AND STORAGE
Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area. No smoking in the area. Do not store near any
incompatible materials (see Section 10). Storage area should be clearly identified, clear of
obstruction and accessible only to trained and authorized personnel. Protect against
physical damage.
Storage requirements
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Incompatible materials :
See Section 10.
Special packaging materials
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Always keep in containers made of the same materials as the supply container.
Exposure Limits
ACGIH TLV
OSHA PEL
STEL
TWA
STEL
PEL
Ingredients
N/Av
N/Av
N/Av
N/Av
Sodium metasilicate
3 ppm
N/Av
3 ppm
6 ppm
Monoethanolamine
50 ppm (skin)
N/Av
20 ppm
N/Av
2-butoxyethanol
SECTION 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS AND PERSONAL PROTECTION
Ventilation and engineering measures
Use general or local exhaust ventilation to maintain air concentrations below recommended
exposure limits.
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Respiratory protection :
Respiratory protection is required if the concentrations exceed the TLV. If the TLV is
exceeded, a NIOSH/MSHA-approved respirator is advised.
Skin protection
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Impervious gloves must be worn when using this product. Advice should be sought from
glove suppliers.
Eye / face protection
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Wear protective chemical safety goggles, or in splash environment, in combination with a
face shield.
Where extensive exposure to product is possible, use resistant coveralls, apron and boots to
prevent contact. An eyewash station and safety shower should be made available in the
immediate working area.
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Other protective equipment
General hygiene considerations
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Do not breathe vapours or spray mist. Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing. Do not eat,
drink or smoke when using this product. Upon completion of work, wash hands before
eating, drinking, smoking or use of toilet facilities. Remove soiled clothing and wash it
thoroughly before reuse.
SECTION 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Physical state
Liquid.
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Appearance
green
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