Safety Data Sheet: Valent Tank Cleaner - Hazards, Precautions, And Composition.pdf

# Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for Valent Tank Cleaner

## Product Identification
- Product Name: Valent Tank Cleaner
- VC Number: None specified
- Description: A cleaning product used to clean tanks and lines after the application of flumioxazin products.

## Hazards Identification
- Classification:
- Skin corrosion/irritation (Category 1, Sub-category A)
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation (Category 1)
- Label Elements: Includes emergency overview, manufacturer/distributor information, and hazard statements.

## Emergency Information
- Manufacturer/Distributor: Valent U.S.A. Corporation
- Contact Numbers:
- Health/Spill Emergency: (800) 892-0099
- Transportation: CHEMTREC (800) 424-9300 or (202) 483-7616

## Composition and Ingredients
- Chemical Names:
- Sodium hydroxide (CAS Number: 1310-73-2)
- Surfactant Blend (proprietary)
- Weight/Percent:
- Sodium hydroxide: 15-30%
- Surfactant Blend: 1-5%
- Other Ingredients: Some ingredients are maintained as trade secrets, including a proprietary surfactant blend and water (7732-18-5).

## First Aid Measures
- Eye Contact: Flush eyes with plenty of water for 15 minutes, seek immediate medical attention.
- Skin Contact: Remove contaminated clothing, rinse skin with water for 15-20 minutes, call a poison control center or doctor.
- Ingestion: Wash out mouth with water, call poison control or doctor immediately, do not induce vomiting unless directed.
- Inhalation: Move to fresh air, give artificial respiration if needed, and call a poison control center or doctor.

## Fire Fighting Measures
- Flash Point: Not applicable
- Extinguishing Media: Dry chemical, carbon dioxide, alcohol foam, or water spray
- NFPA Rating:
- Health: 3
- Flammability: 0
- Reactivity: 1
- Special: None

## Accidental Release Measures
- Valent Emergency Phone Number: (800) 892-0099
- CHEMTREC Emergency Phone Number: (800) 424-9300
- Response Guidelines: Follow instructions in the North American Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG). Contain and absorb spills with inert materials, then place in chemical waste containers.

## Handling and Storage
- Handle with care to avoid direct contact. Ensure proper ventilation. Do not handle in confined spaces. Wear protective gear, including goggles, face shield, gloves, and chemical-resistant clothing. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and direct sunlight, keeping the container tightly closed.

## Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
- Eye & Face Protection: Wear tight-fitting safety goggles and a face shield.
- Respiratory Protection: Use a full-face respirator with multi-purpose cartridges as backup to engineering controls where risk assessment warrants it.
- Skin & Hand Protection: Wear impervious protective clothing, including gloves, apron, overshoes, and facial protection.
- Engineering Controls: Ensure proper ventilation in the work area.