What’s in these GBL cleaners?

[billbryan]

I've found a website selling cleaners simply labeled as cleaner-R, cleaner-H, and cleaner-M with no ingredients listed. Does anyone know the actives in any of these? I'm sure you guys have seen this site as well.

[moeBius]

no, but i found a site where you can inquire about the used solvents in cleaner r:



http://www.cleanshop.ch/dynamic/product.weaf?PID=165



but i highly doubt that it might be useful for anything besides cleaning your house.



and here is a msds for some cleaner h:



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<h1>Material Safety Data Sheet</h1>


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Emergency Phone Number: (510) 832-4404

Prepared: 05-22-1989

Updated: 06-01-1996



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<h2>I. Product Identification</h2>
Generic ID: Complex Solvent Blend

DOT Shipping Name: Toulene

DOT Hazard Class: Flammable Liquid, UN1294

Trade Name: Type Cleaner H-410



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<h2>II. Hazardous Components</h2>
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<td>Aliphatic Petroleum Distillates</td>
<td>64742-89-8</td>
<td>500</td>
<td>300</td>
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<td>Aliphatic Petroleum Distillates</td>
<td>108-88-3</td>
<td>200</td>
<td>100</td>
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<td>Methyl Alcohol</td>
<td>67-56-1</td>
<td>200</td>
<td>200</td>
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<td>Acetone</td>
<td>67-64-1</td>
<td>1000</td>
<td>750</td>
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<h2>III. Physical Data</h2>
Boiling Point: 133° F

Specific Gravity: Less Than Water

Vapor Pressure (mmHg at 20° C): 186

Percent Volatiles: 100%

Evaporation Rate (Ethyl Ether=1): &lt; 1

Specific Vapor Density (Air=1): &gt; 1

Volatile Organic Content (VOC): 759 g/l or 6.32 lb/gal



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<h2>IV. Fire and Explosion Data</h2>
Flash Point (TCC): &lt; 73° F

Lower Explosive Limit: 1.2%

Extinguishing Media: Foam, Water Fog, Carbon Dioxide, Dry Chemical.

Special Firefighting Procedures: Wear self contained breathing aparatus with a full facepiece. Keep containers cool with water spray.

Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards: Vapors are heavier than air and may travel along floor to ignition source.



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<h2>V. Health Hazard Data</h2>
Effects of Acute Overexposure:

[*]Eyes: Can cause irritation, redness, tearing, blurred vision.

[*]Skin: Can cause irritation, defatting, dermatitis.

[*]Inhalation: Can cause irritation, dizziness, weakness, fatigue, nausea, headache, possible unconsciousness or asphyxiation.

[*]Swallowing: Can cause gastrointestinal irritation, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.



First Aid:

[*]Eyes: Flush with water lifting upper and lower lids. Get medical attention.

[*]Skin: Wash exposed area with soap and water.

[*]Inhaled: Remove to fresh air. Give oxygen or artificial respiration as required. Get medical attention.

[*]Swallowed: DO NOT induce vomiting. Get medical attention.



Chronic Effects of Overexposure:

[*]Overexposure to
this material (or its components) has apparently been found to cause
the following effects in laboratory animals: kidney damage, eye damage,
liver abnormalities, lung damage, spleen damage, brain damage, nervous
system damage.



Overexposure to this material (or its components) has been suggested as
a cause of the following effects in humans: eye damage, liver
abnormalities.



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<h2>VI. Reactivity Data</h2>
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur.

Stability: Stable.

Incompatibility (Avoid Contact With): Strong oxidizing agents.



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<h2>VII. Spill or Leak Procedures</h2>
Spill Procedures: Eliminate all ignition sources. Clean with absorbent materials and place in closed containers for waste disposal.

Waste Disposal: Consult Federal, State and Local disposal authorities for approved disposal procedures.



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<h2>VIII. Special Protection and Precautions</h2>
Respiratory Protection: Approved organic vapor type respirator if TLV (or PEL) values are exceeded.

Ventilation: Provide ventilation to maintain safe exposure levels.

Protective Gloves: Wear resistant gloves such as: Nitrile rubber.

Eye Protection: Chemical splash goggles in compliance with OSHA regulations.

Other Protective Equipment: Wear impervious clothing if desired.



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Comments: Containers of this material may be hazardous when
empty. Since empty containers retain product residues (vapor, liquid
and/or solid), all hazard precautions in this datasheet must be
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