detergents

[eric 14]

There is a local detergent manuf. and he has a butyl based soap. According to him , I can add chlorine because of the oxidizers and buffers in it. Should I ask for his msds ? What excatly should I look for? I do not want any negative chemical reactions.

Thanks again

[Paul B. 523]

Butyl based detergents work very well for cleaning house siding and will accept bleach/pool shock as long as you pre-mix only a 1 or MAYBE 2 day supply.

You should always have a chemical MSDS sheet and keep it with you in your vehicle. It helps if to know the ingredients that may be dangerous and will also aid doctors in an ER if you get some in your eye. The level of danger can help you decide if you want to use the chemical or not; what personal protection needs to be worn (gloves, long sleeve shirt, respirator, goggles, hat, etc.).

MSDS (both familiarization and having on job site) hard copies are required by law if you have any employees (be it temp., permanent or sub-contractors).