WHITE VINEGAR

What is WHITE VINEGAR and why choose it

WHITE VINEGAR by Conagua is a concentrated white vinegar-based cleaner designed for general household cleaning. Its acidic, descaling action makes it suitable for removing limescale and soap residues in bathrooms, restoring shine to glass and ceramics, and helping to eliminate persistent odours in areas such as refrigerators. The product is intended strictly for cleaning and maintenance tasks and is not for food use.

Main features

• Acid descaler: Formulated as a white vinegar (acetic acid) solution specifically indicated for limescale and soap scum removal.
• Multi-surface bathroom cleaner: Recommended for taps, shower screens and other bathroom surfaces affected by lime and soap residues.
• Glass and ceramic brightener: Helps recover the shine of glass, mirrors, ceramic tiles, ceramic floors and walls.
• Metal brightening action: Can be applied directly to cookware such as pots, pans and paella pans to enhance brightness.
• Odour eliminator: Suitable for neutralising unpleasant odours, for example inside refrigerators, when used pure or diluted.
• Non-food product: Not intended for ingestion or any food-related applications.
• Safety information available: Supported by a Safety Data Sheet in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2020/878 and a technical data sheet issued by Conagua S.L.

Technical specifications

• Chemical nature: Vinegar (acetic acid) diluted.
• Physical state: Light, transparent liquid.
• Colour: Colourless.
• Odour: Unpleasant, characteristic of acetic acid.
• pH: 1 – 3.
• Density (technical data sheet): 1.005 – 1.020 g/cc.
• Density at 20 ºC (safety data sheet): 1032.9 kg/m³; relative density 1.033.
• State at 20 ºC: Liquid.
• Appearance: Transparent.
• Boiling point at atmospheric pressure: 101 ºC.
• Vapour pressure at 20 ºC: 2336 Pa.
• Vapour pressure at 50 ºC: 12296.46 Pa (12.3 kPa).
• Viscosity (dynamic, 20 ºC): 1.03 cP.
• Viscosity (kinematic, 20 ºC): 1 mm²/s.
• Flash point: 50 ºC.
• Auto-ignition temperature: 427 ºC.
• Volatile organic compounds (supply): 5.6 % by weight; 57.84 g/L at 20 ºC.
• Main hazardous component: Acetic acid 3.5 – < 8 % (Flam. Liq. 3: H226; Skin Corr. 1A: H314 for the substance at higher concentrations).
• Classification of the mixture (CLP): Flam. Liq. 3, H226 – Flammable liquid and vapour.

Applications and use cases

General household cleaning

• Bathroom limescale removal: Specially indicated for cleaning limescale and soap marks on bathroom surfaces such as taps and shower screens. Apply the product, leave it in contact for a period of time and then rinse with water.
• Cleaning tiles on walls and floors: Apply the product directly on the tiles and scrub with a cloth or cleaning pad to remove residues and recover shine.

Glass, mirrors and ceramics

• Glass and window cleaning: Suitable for cleaning windows and other glass surfaces, helping to restore their shine.
• Mirrors and ceramic surfaces: Recommended for mirrors, ceramic coatings and ceramic floors where regaining brightness is required.

Kitchen surfaces and cookware

• Vitroceramic and induction hobs: Used as a brightener on glass-ceramic and induction plates by applying directly and spreading with a cloth until evaporation.
• Cookware and metal surfaces: Apply directly to pots, pans, paella pans and similar metal utensils and distribute with a cloth until the product evaporates to improve their appearance.

Odour removal

• Refrigerators and enclosed spaces: To eliminate bad smells (for example in fridges), place the product pure or diluted at 50% in a glass and leave it in the area to be deodorised.

Surfaces where it must not be used

• Materials sensitive to acids: Do not use on surfaces susceptible to attack by acids such as marble, terrazzo, granite and similar natural stones.
• Compatibility test: In case of doubt, carry out a test in a small, inconspicuous area before full application.
• Do not mix with other cleaners: Never mix with other cleaning products, in particular with bleach.

FAQ

1. Is WHITE VINEGAR a food-grade product?

   No. WHITE VINEGAR is a cleaning product and is not intended for food use or ingestion.

2. On which surfaces can I safely use this product?

   It is suitable for glass, windows, mirrors, ceramic tiles, ceramic floors and walls, bathroom fittings such as taps and shower screens, and certain metals such as cookware, as indicated in the technical sheet. Avoid marble, terrazzo, granite and other acid-sensitive stones.

3. How should I use it to remove limescale in the bathroom?

   Apply the product directly to taps, shower screens or other limescale-affected surfaces, leave it to act for a period of time and then rinse with water.

4. How can I use it as a brightener for glass-ceramic hobs and metals?

   Apply WHITE VINEGAR directly on vitroceramic or induction hobs and on metal cookware (pots, pans, paella pans, etc.) and spread with a cloth until the product evaporates.

5. How do I use it to remove bad odours?

   Place the product pure or diluted 1:1 with water in a glass and leave it in the area you want to deodorise, such as the inside of a refrigerator.

6. Can I mix WHITE VINEGAR with bleach or other cleaners?

   No. The technical sheet specifies that it should not be mixed with other cleaning products, and never with bleach.

7. Is the product classified as dangerous?

   The technical data sheet indicates that the product is not classified as dangerous according to Regulation (EU) No 1272/2008. However, the Safety Data Sheet classifies it as a flammable liquid, category 3 (H226: Flammable liquid and vapour), due to the presence of acetic acid.

8. What packaging sizes are available?

   The product is presented in 5 L, 10 L and 20 L containers.

9. What should I do in case of eye contact?

   Rinse the eyes immediately and thoroughly with plenty of water. If discomfort persists, seek medical advice.

10. How should I store WHITE VINEGAR?

    Store in well-closed containers, in a cool, well-ventilated place, away from heat sources, hot surfaces, sparks and open flames. Recommended storage temperature is between 5 ºC and 30 ºC, with a maximum storage time of 6 months.

Section 14 – Transport information

According to the Safety Data Sheet, WHITE VINEGAR is transported under the following conditions:

ADR/RID (road/rail transport)

• UN number: UN1139
• UN proper shipping name: SOLUCIONES PARA REVESTIMIENTOS
• Transport hazard class: 3
• Label: 3
• Packing group: III
• Environmentally hazardous: No
• Tunnel restriction code: D/E
• Limited quantities: 5 L

IMDG (sea transport)

• UN number: UN1139
• UN proper shipping name: SOLUCIONES PARA REVESTIMIENTOS
• Class: 3
• Label: 3
• Packing group: III
• Marine pollutant: No
• Special provisions: 955
• EmS codes: F-E, S-E
• Limited quantities: 5 L

IATA/ICAO (air transport)

• UN number: UN1139
• UN proper shipping name: SOLUCIONES PARA REVESTIMIENTOS
• Class: 3
• Label: 3
• Packing group: III
• Environmentally hazardous: No

Section 8 – Individual protection measures

The Safety Data Sheet recommends basic personal protective equipment (PPE) with CE marking for handling the pure product, especially in professional or industrial environments. The following measures are indicated:

Respiratory protection

• Use respiratory protection equipment if mists are formed or if occupational exposure limits are exceeded.

Hand protection

• Mandatory hand protection: Chemical protective gloves.
• Recommended material: Viton-Butil.
• Minimum breakthrough time: > 480 minutes.
• Approximate thickness: 0.7 mm.
• Replace gloves at any sign of deterioration.

Eye and face protection

• Mandatory face protection when there is a risk of splashes.
• Recommended PPE: Panoramic goggles against splashes and projections (according to EN 166:2002 and EN ISO 4007:2018).
• Clean daily and disinfect periodically following the manufacturer’s instructions.

Body protection

• Work clothing: Replace when damaged; for prolonged exposure in professional/industrial use, PPE category III is recommended according to EN ISO 6529:2013, EN ISO 6530:2005, EN ISO 13688:2013 and EN 464:1994.
• Footwear: Anti-slip work shoes according to EN ISO 20347:2012; for prolonged exposure, footwear category III is recommended according to EN ISO 20345:2012 and EN 13832-1:2007.

Emergency measures

• Emergency shower: As per ANSI Z358-1 and ISO 3864-1:2011, ISO 3864-4:2011.
• Eyewash station: As per DIN 12 899 and ISO 3864-1:2011, ISO 3864-4:2011.

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