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Suma® Cal-X Descaler

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01

Identification

Product identifiers, regulatory numbers, and supplier information

Product Information

Product Name
Suma® Cal-X Descaler
Product Code
101103005

Regulatory Identifiers

CAS Number
N/A

Identified Uses

Industrial/Institutional Descaler This product is intended to be diluted prior to use

Uses advised against

Uses other than those identified are not recommended

Manufacturers & Suppliers

Diversey, Inc. logo

Diversey, Inc.

manufacturer

1300 Altura Rd., Suite 125, Fort Mill, SC 29708

1-888-352-2249

https://sds.diversey.com

Diversey Canada, Inc. logo

Diversey Canada, Inc.

manufacturer

3755 Laird Road Units 8-11, Mississauga, Ontario L5L 0B3

1-800-668-7171

https://sds.diversey.com

Emergency Contacts

Emergency Contact

1-800-851-7145

Emergency Contact

1-651-917-6133

02

Hazard Identification

GHS classification, signal word, pictograms, and hazard statements

Classified danger

Hazard Classifications

Skin Corr. Cat. 1B
Eye Dam. Cat. 1
Met. Corr. Cat. 1

GHS Pictograms

GHS05 - Corrosive

GHS05

Hazard Statements

H290 MAY BE CORROSIVE TO METALS.
H314 CAUSES SEVERE SKIN BURNS AND SERIOUS EYE DAMAGE.

Precautionary Statements

P233 Keep container tightly closed.
P234 Keep only in original container.
P261 Do not breathe vapors.
P264 Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing.
P280 Wear protective gloves, protective clothing and eye or face protection.
P301 + P330 + P331 Causes burns/ serious damage to mouth, throat and stomach.
P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water for at least 15 minutes. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.
P304 + P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing for at least 15 minutes.
P310 Immediately call a Poison Center (1-800-851-7145) or physician.
P390 Absorb spillage to prevent material damage.
P406 Store in corrosive-resistant container with a resistant inner liner.
P501 Dispose of in accordance with all federal, state and local applicable regulations.

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03

Composition / Information on Ingredients

Chemical components, concentration ranges, and hazardous substance identification

Type mixture
Chemical Name CAS Number Concentration Hazardous
Nitric acid 7697-37-2 7 - 13% Yes
Hydroxyacetic acid 79-14-1 1 - 5% Yes
2-Propenoic acid, methyl ester, reaction products with 2-ethyl-1-hexanamine and sodium hydroxide 68610-44-6 0.1 - 1% Yes
04

First Aid Measures

Emergency procedures for chemical exposure incidents

Inhalation

Undiluted Product: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Diluted Product: No specific first aid measures are required.

Skin contact

Undiluted Product: Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water for at least 15 minutes. Diluted Product: No specific first aid measures are required.

Eye contact

Undiluted Product: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing for at least 15 minutes. Diluted Product: Rinse with plenty of water.

Ingestion

Undiluted Product: Rinse mouth. DO NOT induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical personnel. Drink a cupful of milk or water. Diluted Product: Call a Poison Center (1-800-851-7145) or doctor/physician if you feel unwell.

Immediate Medical Attention

Not applicable.

Medical Treatment

Not applicable.

05

Firefighting Measures

Extinguishing media, specific hazards, and firefighter protection

Suitable media

The product is not flammable. Extinguish fire using agent suitable for surrounding fire.

Unsuitable media

No information available.

Specific hazards

None known. Corrosive material (See sections 8 and 10).

Instructions

No special methods required

Firefighter Protection

As in any fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent) and full protective gear.

06

Accidental Release Measures

Spill cleanup procedures, containment, and environmental protection

Large spill

Absorb spill with inert material (e.g. dry sand or earth), then place in a chemical waste container. Use a water rinse for final clean-up.

Environmental

Clean-up methods - large spillage. Absorb spill with inert material (e.g. dry sand or earth), then place in a chemical waste container. Use a water rinse for final clean-up.

Cleanup methods

Absorb spill with inert material (e.g. dry sand or earth), then place in a chemical waste container. Use a water rinse for final clean-up.

Materials: inert material (e.g. dry sand or earth)

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Related Products

Similar products with comparable safety profiles

07

Handling and Storage

Safe handling precautions, storage conditions, and workplace requirements

Handling

Can react to release hazardous gases. Mix only with water. DO NOT MIX WITH AMMONIA, BLEACH, OR OTHER CHLORINATED COMPOUNDS. May vigorously react with strong alkaline products resulting in spattering and excessive heat. Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing. Wash thoroughly after handling. Do not taste or swallow. Product residue may remain on/in empty containers. All precautions for handling the product must be used in handling the empty container and residue. Avoid breathing vapors or mists. Use only with adequate ventilation. Remove and wash contaminated clothing and footwear before re-use. Absorb spillage to prevent material damage. FOR COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL USE ONLY.

Storage

Store in corrosive-resistant container with a resistant inner liner.

Hygiene

Wash thoroughly after handling. Remove and wash contaminated clothing and footwear before re-use.

08

Exposure Controls / PPE

Occupational exposure limits, engineering controls, and protective equipment

09

Physical and Chemical Properties

Appearance, physical state, melting point, boiling point, and material characteristics

Language Code
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Physical State
Liquid
Physical State Data
liquid
State Under Standard Conditions
---
Appearance
---
Colour
Clear Light Red Pink
Colour Intensity
---
Form
---
Odor
Product specific
Odor Threshold
No information available.
Ph
0.9
Melting Point
Not determined
Boiling Point
Not determined
Flash Point
> 200 °F > 93 °C
Freezing Point
---
Softening Point
---
Solidification Point
---
Cloud Point
---
Crystallisation Point
---
Relative Evaporation Rate
---
Evaporation Rate
No information available
Vapor Pressure
No information available.
Vapor Density
No information available
Relative Density
1.075
Bulk Density
---
Density
8.97 lbs/gal 1.075 Kg/L
Flammability
Not applicable
Upper Explosive Limit
Not determined
Lower Explosive Limit
Not determined
Explosive Limits
---
Auto Ignition Temperature
No information available
Decomposition Temperature
Not determined
Solubility
Completely Soluble
Partition Coefficient
No information available
Solubility In Water
---
Solubility In Fat
---
Molecular Weight
---
Voc Content
0 %
Metal Corrosion
Metal corrosive
Dynamic Viscosity
---
Kinematic Viscosity
---
Properties Status
---
10

Stability and Reactivity

Chemical stability, hazardous reactions, and incompatible materials

Stability

The product is stable

Reactivity

Not Applicable

Hazardous reactions

May vigorously react with strong alkaline products resulting in spattering and excessive heat.

Avoid

No information available.

Incompatible

Strong bases. Ammonia. Do not mix with chlorinated products (such as bleach). Do not mix with any other product or chemical unless specified in the use directions. Amines.

Decomposition

None reasonably foreseeable.

12

Ecological Information

Environmental toxicity, biodegradation, and bioaccumulation data

12.1 Toxicity

Ecotoxicity: No information available.

No information available.

12.2 Persistence and degradability

Persistence and Degradability: No information available.

No information available.

12.3 Bioaccumulative potential

Bioaccumulation: No information available.

No information available.

12.4 Mobility in soil

No information available.

12.5 Results of PBT and vPvB assessment

No information available.

12.6 Endocrine disrupting properties

No information available.

12.7 Other adverse effects

No information available.
13

Disposal Considerations

Waste treatment methods, disposal recommendations, and waste codes

Disposal

Dispose in compliance with all Federal, state, provincial, and local laws and regulations. It is the responsibility of the user of the product to determine, at the time of disposal, whether the waste solution meets RCRA criteria for hazardous waste.

Waste Codes

D002 Corrosive Waste RCRA
14

Transport Information

UN numbers, shipping names, transport classes, and regulatory requirements

UN Number
2031
Shipping Name
NITRIC ACID, SOLUTION
Transport Class
8
Packing Group
II
15

Regulatory Information

Chemical regulations, safety assessments, and compliance status

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about safety, handling, and properties

What is the hazard signal word for Suma® Cal-X Descaler?

The signal word is danger.

What is the physical form of Suma® Cal-X Descaler?

Suma® Cal-X Descaler is a liquid with clear light red pink color. It has product specific odor.

What is the solubility of Suma® Cal-X Descaler?

Completely Soluble

What is Suma® Cal-X Descaler used for?

Industrial/Institutional Descaler This product is intended to be diluted prior to use

What are the hazard statements for Suma® Cal-X Descaler?

This substance has 2 hazard statements:

  • H290: MAY BE CORROSIVE TO METALS.
  • H314: CAUSES SEVERE SKIN BURNS AND SERIOUS EYE DAMAGE.

What is the melting point of Suma® Cal-X Descaler?

The melting point is Not determined and the boiling point is Not determined.