What TEAK WONDER BRIGHTENER is and why choose it
TEAK WONDER BRIGHTENER by Teak Wonder is a liquid teak brightener formulated specifically for use on leisure crafts. Supplied as a yellow, non-flammable mixture with a characteristic odour, it is designed for professional or informed users who need a teak brightening product supported by complete safety data and clear handling guidelines.
The product is not classified as hazardous according to Regulation (EC) 1272/2008 (CLP), yet it contains a low percentage of hydrochloric acid and must be handled with appropriate care and personal protection, especially in professional maintenance environments.
Main features
- Intended use: teak brightener for leisure crafts only.
- Physical form: yellow liquid with a characteristic odour.
- Water solubility: completely soluble in water (100%).
- Non-flammable: classified as non-flammable with no specified flash point.
- Acidic formulation: mixture with a pH of 2.1, containing 3–5% hydrochloric acid.
- Regulatory status: not classified as hazardous according to EC Regulation 1272/2008 (CLP) and not classified as dangerous for transport.
- VOC content: 0.1 g/l (Directive 2004/42/EC).
Technical specifications
- Product name: TEAK WONDER BRIGHTENER
- Brand: Teak Wonder
- Trade code: TWBR
- Product type: mixture, teak brightener for leisure crafts
- UFI: J250-T0A4-J00D-PMDG
- Physical state: liquid
- Colour: yellow
- Odour: characteristic
- Boiling point: 100 °C
- Flammability: non-flammable
- pH: 2.1
- Kinematic viscosity: ≤ 14 mm²/s (40 °C)
- Density: 1.02 (20 °C)
- Solubility in water: 100%
- Hazard classification (CLP): not classified as hazardous
- Main hazardous component: 3–5% hydrochloric acid (CAS 7647-01-0)
- VOC (2004/42/EC): 0.1 g/l
Applications and use cases
TEAK WONDER BRIGHTENER is intended for use as a teak brightener on leisure crafts. All uses not listed as recommended are advised against. It should be applied and handled in accordance with professional safety standards, avoiding contact with skin and eyes and avoiding inhalation of vapours and mists.
FAQ
1. What is TEAK WONDER BRIGHTENER used for?
It is a teak brightener intended for use on leisure crafts only.
2. Is TEAK WONDER BRIGHTENER classified as hazardous?
No. According to Regulation (EC) 1272/2008 (CLP), the mixture is not classified as hazardous. However, it contains 3–5% hydrochloric acid and must be handled with appropriate precautions.
3. Is the product flammable?
No, TEAK WONDER BRIGHTENER is classified as non-flammable.
4. What is the physical appearance of the product?
It is a yellow liquid with a characteristic odour, fully soluble in water.
5. How should the product be stored?
Store it in adequately ventilated premises, away from food, drink and feed.
6. What precautions should I take during handling?
Avoid contact with skin and eyes and avoid inhalation of vapours and mists. Do not eat or drink while working with the product.
7. What personal protective equipment is recommended?
Use safety eyewear to protect against liquid splashes, chemical protective clothing, appropriate chemical-resistant gloves, and certified respiratory protection if exposure limits may be exceeded.
8. Is TEAK WONDER BRIGHTENER dangerous for transport?
No. It is not classified as dangerous in the meaning of transport regulations and has no assigned UN number or transport class.
9. Are there environmental precautions?
Yes. Avoid release into soil, surface water or drains and retain contaminated washing water for appropriate disposal.
10. What should I do in case of skin or eye contact?
In case of skin contact, remove contaminated clothing and rinse the affected area immediately with plenty of water and soap. In case of eye contact, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.
Section 14 – Transport information
- UN number or ID number: not classified as dangerous in the meaning of transport regulations.
- UN proper shipping name: N.A.
- Transport hazard class(es): N.A.
- Packing group: N.A.
- Environmental hazards: not classified as a marine pollutant.
- Special precautions for user: N.A.
- Maritime transport in bulk according to IMO instruments: N.A.
Section 8 – Individual protection measures
Exposure controls and personal protection
- Engineering controls: ensure adequate general ventilation; where reasonably practicable, use local exhaust ventilation to keep airborne concentrations below occupational exposure limits.
- Eye protection: use safety eyewear designed to protect against splashes of liquids.
- Skin and body protection: wear chemical protective clothing as appropriate for the task.
- Hand protection: use chemical-resistant gloves with protection class 2 or higher (breakthrough time > 30 minutes according to EN 374). Recommended material: nitrile gloves with a thickness of 0.12 mm. Replace gloves regularly and whenever damage is observed.
- Respiratory protection: if exposure levels may exceed applicable limits, wear appropriate certified respiratory protection. For dust or spray mist, use a particle filter EN 143 type P2. For vapour formation, use a half mask with combination filter A2-P2 up to concentrations of 0.5 Vol%.
- Environmental exposure controls: emissions from ventilation and process equipment should comply with environmental protection legislation. Do not allow the product to enter drains or watercourses.
- General occupational hygiene: do not eat or drink while working with the product.
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