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Safety data sheet

according to 1907/2006/EC, Article 31
Printing date 01.04.2023 Version number 6 (replaces version 5) Revision: 06.02.2023

SECTION 1: Identification of the substance/mixture and of the company/undertaking

· 1.1 Product identifier

· Trade name: PressurePro Foam Cleaner, acidic RM 59

· UFI: HQD0-20WU-M009-RCQK

· 1.2 Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against
Restricted to professional users.
· Application of the substance / the mixture High pressure cleaner

· 1.3 Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet

· Manufacturer/Supplier:

Alfred Kärcher SE & Co. KG

Alfred-Kärcher-Str. 28-40
D - 71364 Winnenden
Tel.: +49-7195-14-0

Internet: www.karcher.com

· Further information obtainable from:

Regulatory Affairs
Tel.: +49-7195-14-0
productsafety.management@de.kaercher.com

· 1.4 Emergency telephone number:

For Hazardous Materials [or Dangerous Goods] Incidents

Spill, Leak, Fire, Exposure, or Accident
Call CHEMTREC Day or Night
Within USA and Canada: 1-800-424-9300
Outside USA and Canada: +1 703-741-5970 (collect calls accepted)

* SECTION 2: Hazards identification

· 2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
· Classification according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008
Met. Corr.1 H290 May be corrosive to metals.
Skin Corr. 1B H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
Eye Dam. 1 H318 Causes serious eye damage.

· 2.2 Label elements

· Labelling according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008
The product is classified and labelled according to the CLP regulation.
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· Hazard pictograms

GHS05

· Signal word Danger

· Hazard-determining components of labelling:

Formic Acid
alkyl polyglucoside
· Hazard statements
H290 May be corrosive to metals.
H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
· Precautionary statements
P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water
[or shower].
P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if
present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor.
P405 Store locked up.
P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international
regulations.

· 2.3 Other hazards

· Results of PBT and vPvB assessment
· PBT: Not applicable.
· vPvB: Not applicable.

SECTION 3: Composition/information on ingredients

· 3.2 Mixtures
· Description:
Cleaning agent
Mixture consisting of the following components.
· Dangerous components:
CAS: 5949-29-1 ?????????????????????????????????????????????? ≥5-<10%
CAS: 64-18-6 Formic Acid 5-10%
EINECS: 200-579-1 Skin Corr. 1B, H314; Acute Tox. 4, H302; Acute Tox. 4,
Index number: 607-001-01-8 H332
Reg.nr.: 01-2119491174-37-0000
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CAS: 68515-73-1 alkyl polyglucoside 5-10%
NLP: 500-220-1 Eye Dam. 1, H318
Reg.nr.: 01-2119488530-36
CAS: 151-21-3 sodium dodecyl sulphate ≥2.5-<5%
EINECS: 205-788-1 Eye Dam. 1, H318; Acute Tox. 4, H302; Skin Irrit. 2,
Reg.nr.: 01-2119489461-32-0000 H315; Aquatic Chronic 3, H412
Specific concentration limits: Eye Dam. 1; H318: C ≥ 20 %
Eye Irrit. 2; H319: 10 % ≤ C < 20
%
· Regulation (EC) No 648/2004 on detergents / Labelling for contents
non-ionic surfactants ≥5 - <15%
anionic surfactants <5%
· Additional information For the wording of the listed hazard phrases refer to section 16.

SECTION 4: First aid measures

· 4.1 Description of first aid measures
· General information Involve doctor immediately.
· After inhalation
In case of unconsciousness place patient stably in side position for transportation.
Supply fresh air; consult doctor in case of complaints.
· After skin contact
Rinse with warm water.
Immediately wash with water and soap and rinse thoroughly.
· After eye contact Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water. Then consult a doctor.
· After swallowing
Rinse out mouth and then drink plenty of water.
Do not induce vomiting; call for medical help immediately.

· 4.2 Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed Corneal damage

· 4.3 Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
No further relevant information available.

SECTION 5: Firefighting measures

· 5.1 Extinguishing media
· Suitable extinguishing agents
CO2, powder or water spray. Fight larger fires with water spray or alcohol resistant foam.

· 5.2 Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture No further relevant information available.

· 5.3 Advice for firefighters

· Protective equipment: Wear self-contained respiratory protective device.
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· Additional information
Collect contaminated fire fighting water separately. It must not enter the sewage system.

SECTION 6: Accidental release measures

· 6.1 Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures Not required.

· 6.2 Environmental precautions:

Do not allow product to reach sewage system or any water course.
Inform respective authorities in case of seepage into water course or sewage system.
Dilute with plenty of water.
Do not allow to enter sewers/ surface or ground water.
Do not allow to penetrate the ground/soil.

· 6.3 Methods and material for containment and cleaning up:

Absorb with liquid-binding material (sand, diatomite, acid binders, universal binders).
Ensure adequate ventilation.

· 6.4 Reference to other sections

See Section 7 for information on safe handling
See Section 8 for information on personal protection equipment.
See Section 13 for disposal information.

SECTION 7: Handling and storage

· 7.1 Precautions for safe handling
Ensure good ventilation/exhaustion at the workplace.
Prevent formation of aerosols.
Avoid contact with eyes and skin.
· Information about fire - and explosion protection: No special measures required.

· 7.2 Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities

· Storage
· Requirements to be met by storerooms and receptacles:
Unsuitable material for receptacle: aluminium.
Store only in the original receptacle.
· Information about storage in one common storage facility: Keep away from food, beverages and feed.
· Further information about storage conditions: Protect from frost.

· 7.3 Specific end use(s) No further relevant information available.

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SECTION 8: Exposure controls/personal protection

· 8.1 Control parameters
· Ingredients with limit values that require monitoring at the workplace:
The product does not contain any relevant quantities of materials with critical values that have to be monitored
at the workplace.
· 8.2 Exposure controls
· Appropriate engineering controls No further data; see item 7.
· Individual protection measures, such as personal protective equipment
· General protective and hygienic measures
Do not inhale gases / fumes / aerosols.
Keep away from foodstuffs, beverages and feed.
Immediately remove all soiled and contaminated clothing
Wash hands before breaks and at the end of work.
Avoid contact with the skin.
Avoid contact with the eyes and skin.
· Respiratory protection:
In case of brief exposure or low pollution use respiratory filter device. In case of intensive or longer exposure
use self-contained respiratory protective device.
Filter A/P2.
· Hand protection

Protective gloves.

· Material of gloves Butyl rubber, BR

· Penetration time of glove material
The exact break trough time has to be found out by the manufacturer of the protective gloves and has to be
observed.
· For the permanent contact gloves made of the following materials are suitable:
* butyl rubber 0,7 mm, 480 min (EN 374)
· For the permanent contact of a maximum of 15 minutes gloves made of the following materials are
suitable:
Nitrile rubber, NBR
· Eye/face protection

Tightly sealed goggles (EN 166)

· Body protection: Protective work clothing.

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* SECTION 9: Physical and chemical properties

· 9.1 Information on basic physical and chemical properties
· General Information
· Physical state Fluid
· Colour: Brown
· Odour: Specific type
· Odour threshold: Not determined.
· Melting point/freezing point: -4 °C
· Boiling point or initial boiling point and boiling
range 100 °C
· Flammability Not applicable.
· Lower and upper explosion limit
· Lower: Not determined.
· Upper: Not determined.
· Flash point: Not applicable
· Ignition temperature: not applicable
· Decomposition temperature: Not determined.
· pH at 20 °C 2.1
· pH-value 1 %: 3.1
· pH 1 % dem. 2.5
· Viscosity:
· Kinematic viscosity Not determined.
· dynamic: Not determined.
· Solubility
· Water: Fully miscible
· Partition coefficient n-octanol/water (log value) Not determined.
· Vapour pressure at 20 °C: 23 hPa
· Density and/or relative density
· Density at 20 °C: 1.065 g/cm³
· Relative density Not determined.
· Vapour density Not determined.
· Relative gas density Not determined.
· Particle characteristics Not applicable.
· 9.2 Other information
· Appearance:
· Form: Fluid
· Important information on protection of health
and environment, and on safety.
· Auto-ignition temperature: Product is not selfigniting.
· Explosive properties: Product does not present an explosion hazard.
· Solvent content:
· Solids content: 16.9 %
· Change in condition
· Evaporation rate Not determined.
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· Information with regard to physical hazard

classes
· Explosives Void
· Flammable gases Void
· Aerosols Void
· Oxidising gases Void
· Gases under pressure Void
· Flammable liquids Void
· Flammable solids Void
· Self-reactive substances and mixtures Void
· Pyrophoric liquids Void
· Pyrophoric solids Void
· Self-heating substances and mixtures Void
· Substances and mixtures, which emit flammable
gases in contact with water Void
· Oxidising liquids Void
· Oxidising solids Void
· Organic peroxides Void
· Corrosive to metals May be corrosive to metals.
· Desensitised explosives Void

SECTION 10: Stability and reactivity

· 10.1 Reactivity corresponds to 10.3

· 10.2 Chemical stability

· Thermal decomposition / conditions to be avoided:
No decomposition if used according to specifications.

· 10.3 Possibility of hazardous reactions

Corrosive action on metals
Reacts with alkali (lyes)
Forms hydrogen in aqueous solution with metals
Reacts with light alloys to form hydrogen

· 10.4 Conditions to avoid No further relevant information available.

· 10.5 Incompatible materials:

Not suitable for surfaces that are attacked by acids (limestone, marble, brick, aluminium, etc.).

· 10.6 Hazardous decomposition products: No dangerous decomposition products known

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* SECTION 11: Toxicological information

· 11.1 Information on hazard classes as defined in Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008
· Acute toxicity Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.
· LD/LC50 values relevant for classification:
5949-29-1 citric acid ·H₂0
Oral LD50 5400 mg/kg (mouse) (OECD 401)
64-18-6 Formic Acid
Oral LD50 730 mg/kg (Rat)
Inhalative LC50/4 h 7.85 mg/l (Rat)
151-21-3 sodium dodecyl sulphate
Oral LD50 1200 mg/kg (Rat)
· Skin corrosion/irritation Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
· Serious eye damage/irritation Causes serious eye damage.
· Respiratory or skin sensitisation Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.
· Germ cell mutagenicity Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.
· Carcinogenicity Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.
· Reproductive toxicity Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.
· STOT-single exposure Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.
· STOT-repeated exposure Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.
· Aspiration hazard Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.
· 11.2 Information on other hazards
· Endocrine disrupting properties
None of the ingredients is listed.

* SECTION 12: Ecological information

· 12.1 Toxicity
· Aquatic toxicity:
5949-29-1 citric acid ·H₂0
LC50/96 h 440-760 mg/l (Leuciscus idus) (OECD 203)
LC50/24 h 1535 mg/l (Daphnia magna)
LC50/168 h 425 mg/l (Scenedesmus quadricauda)
LC50/16 h >10000 mg/l (Pseudomonas putida)
EC50/72 h 120 mg/l (Daphnia magna)
64-18-6 Formic Acid
LC50/96 h 130 mg/l (Danio rerio)
EC50/48 h 365 mg/l (Daphnia magna)
EC50/72 h 1240 mg/l (Algae)
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68515-73-1 alkyl polyglucoside
LC50/96 h 100.81 mg/l (Brachydanio rerio)
EC50/72 h 27.22 mg/l (Aquatic plants)
EC10/21 d 1.76 mg/l (Daphnia magna)

· 12.2 Persistence and degradability No further relevant information available.

· 12.3 Bioaccumulative potential No further relevant information available.

· 12.4 Mobility in soil No further relevant information available.

· 12.5 Results of PBT and vPvB assessment

· PBT: Not applicable.
· vPvB: Not applicable.
· 12.6 Endocrine disrupting properties
The product does not contain substances with endocrine disrupting properties.

· 12.7 Other adverse effects

· Additional ecological information:
· COD-value: 260.000 mg/l

· General notes:

The surfactant(s) contained in this preparation complies(comply) with the biodegradability criteria as laid down
in Regulation (EC) No.648/2004 on detergents. Data to support this assertion are held at the disposal of the
competent authorities of the Member States and will be made available to them, at their direct request or at the
request of a detergent manufacturer.

The product does not contain organically bounded halogens (AOX-free).

The product does not contain organic complexing agents.

In compliance with the prescribed application parameters, the product does not lead to stable emulsions.

Do not allow undiluted product or large quantities of it to reach ground water, water course or sewage system.

SECTION 13: Disposal considerations

· 13.1 Waste treatment methods
· Recommendation
Must not be disposed together with household garbage. Do not allow product to reach sewage system.
Must be specially treated adhering to official regulations.
· European waste catalogue
20 01 29* detergents containing hazardous substances

· Uncleaned packaging:
· Recommendation:
Non contaminated packagings may be recycled.
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Empty contaminated packagings thoroughly. They may be recycled after thorough and proper cleaning.
· Recommended cleansing agents: Water, if necessary together with cleaning agents.

SECTION 14: Transport information

· 14.1 UN number or ID number
· ADR, IMDG, IATA UN3412
· 14.2 UN proper shipping name
· ADR 3412 FORMIC ACID
· IMDG, IATA FORMIC ACID
· 14.3 Transport hazard class(es)

· ADR

· Class 8 (C3) Corrosive substances.

· Label 8

· IMDG, IATA

· Class 8 Corrosive substances.

· Label 8
· 14.4 Packing group
· ADR, IMDG, IATA III
· 14.5 Environmental hazards:
· Marine pollutant: No
· 14.6 Special precautions for user Warning: Corrosive substances.
· EMS Number: F-A,S-B
· Segregation groups (SGG1) Acids, (SGG1) acids
· Stowage Category A
· Stowage Code SW2 Clear of living quarters.
· 14.7 Maritime transport in bulk according to
IMO instruments Not applicable.
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· Transport/Additional information:

· ADR
· Limited quantities (LQ) 5L
· Excepted quantities (EQ) Code: E1
Maximum net quantity per inner packaging: 30 ml
Maximum net quantity per outer packaging: 1000 ml
· Transport category 3
· Tunnel restriction code E

· IMDG
· Limited quantities (LQ) 5L
· Excepted quantities (EQ) Code: E1
Maximum net quantity per inner packaging: 30 ml
Maximum net quantity per outer packaging: 1000 ml
· UN "Model Regulation": UN 3412 FORMIC ACID, 8, III

SECTION 15: Regulatory information

· 15.1 Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or
mixture
· Directive 2012/18/EU
· Named dangerous substances - ANNEX I None of the ingredients is listed.
· REGULATION (EC) No 1907/2006 ANNEX XVII Conditions of restriction: 3

· National regulations

· Information about limitation of use: Employment restrictions concerning juveniles must be observed.

· 15.2 Chemical safety assessment: A Chemical Safety Assessment has not been carried out.

SECTION 16: Other information

This information is based on our present knowledge. However, this shall not constitute a guarantee for any
specific product features and shall not establish a legally valid contractual relationship.
A product information sheet can be provided if requested.
· Relevant phrases
H302 Harmful if swallowed.
H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
H315 Causes skin irritation.
H318 Causes serious eye damage.
H332 Harmful if inhaled.
H412 Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
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· Classification according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008
Corrosive to metals On basis of test data
Skin corrosion/irritation The classification of the mixture is generally based on the calculation
Serious eye damage/eye irritation method using substance data according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008.
· Contact:
Regulatory Affairs
Tel.: +49-7195-14-0
productsafety.management@de.kaercher.com
· Version number of previous version: 5
· Abbreviations and acronyms:
ADR: Accord relatif au transport international des marchandises dangereuses par route (European Agreement Concerning the International
Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road)
IMDG: International Maritime Code for Dangerous Goods
IATA: International Air Transport Association
GHS: Globally Harmonised System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals
EINECS: European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical Substances
ELINCS: European List of Notified Chemical Substances
CAS: Chemical Abstracts Service (division of the American Chemical Society)
LC50: Lethal concentration, 50 percent
LD50: Lethal dose, 50 percent
PBT: Persistent, Bioaccumulative and Toxic
vPvB: very Persistent and very Bioaccumulative
Met. Corr.1: Corrosive to metals – Category 1
Acute Tox. 4: Acute toxicity – Category 4
Skin Corr. 1B: Skin corrosion/irritation – Category 1B
Skin Irrit. 2: Skin corrosion/irritation – Category 2
Eye Dam. 1: Serious eye damage/eye irritation – Category 1
Aquatic Chronic 3: Hazardous to the aquatic environment - long-term aquatic hazard – Category 3
· * Data compared to the previous version altered.

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