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Product name: / Johnson Diversey – Carefree Eternum / Product code: / 683698
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Kent County Supplies

/ Description: / Floor polish
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Hazard classification (tick as appropriate)

Irritant Corrosive Harmful
Toxic Very Toxic Non-Hazardous
Contains traces of Bodoxin. There is an extremely low risk that an allergic skin reaction may occur to those who have been sensitised to this chemical.
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Method of use

Ensure the area is well ventilated before commencing the work.
Strip off old polish using a stripper or high-speed stripper, depending on the type of floor. Wet Vacuum slurry. Rinse the floor thoroughly with clean water to remove all traces of the stripper. Wet vacuum again. Allow floor to dry thoroughly (wooden floors overnight). Apply a thin even coat of polish using either a clean mop or a polish applicator. Allow to dry thoroughly (20-30mins, dependent on air temperature) before applying second/subsequent coats.
Burnish the floor after 2-3days to harden and consolidate the polish.
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Persons at risk

Caretakers and cleaners.
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Action in case of emergency (spillage, uncontrolled release, fire)

Spillages: Hose away with plenty of water, diluting at least 5% (50g/litre), unless this would contaminate a water course or vegetation. In this case either collect, dilute as earlier and pour down wastewater drain (foul sewer) or absorb onto dry sand or similar material and dispose of safely as commercial waste.
Fire: Non flammable - in the event of a fire due to other causes the product is compatible with water, foam, carbon dioxide and dry powder extinguishers.
Fire fighters should wear self contained breathing apparatus.
EMERGENCY CONTACT NUMBERS: 0800 052 0185
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General precautions & personal protection

(e.g. warning signs, ventilation, personal hygiene / cleanliness, protective clothing)

Protective gloves should be worn when handling chemicals.
Personal protective equipment is not normally required unless previous sensitisation has occurred. If this is the case skin contact must be avoided.
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Ecological information

When used for its intended purpose this product should not cause adverse effects in the environment.
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Emergency first aid treatment (eyes, skin, swallowed, inhaled)

Eyes: Rinse immediately with plenty of water, holding the eyelids open and seek medical advice if effects persist.
Skin: Wash thoroughly.
Inhalation: Remove from source of exposure.
Ingestion: Remove product from mouth, give the casualty a small quantity of water to drink and seek medical advice. DO NOT INDUCE VOMITTING.
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Handling, storage, disposal & transport information

Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
Do not mix with any other chemicals.
Store upright in original closed containers in a secure cool place.
Dispose of containers by rinsing out the containers at least twice and recycle if the facilities exist or dispose of as commercial waste. For larger quantities dispose of safely as commercial waste.
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Assessment of risk

Low Medium High

Notes/further action

Never use chemicals that you are not trained or authorised to use.

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