Safety data sheet
Evafresh Stain Remover
Version 1.0 · Revised 13 October 2026
Evaclear Trading Enterprise
Boko, Kumasi, Ghana
Prepared in line with the UN Globally Harmonized System (GHS) 16-section format.
Section 1. Identification
- Product name
- Evafresh Stain Remover
- Product code
- stain-remover
- Pack sizes
- 750ml, 4.5L, 25L
- Supplier
- Evaclear Trading Enterprise, Plot 18 Antwi Agyei Avenue, Boko, Kumasi, Ashanti Region, Ghana (GPS AH-1120-2270)
- Telephone
- +233 54 349 6952 · WhatsApp +233 25 611 6151
- info.evacleargh@gmail.com
- Emergency
- Dial 112 (Ghana national emergency number) or go to the nearest hospital. Evaclear advice line: +233 25 611 6151 (Mon–Sat, 8:00am – 6:00pm).
- Product type
- Acid stain remover and descaler (contains hydrochloric acid)
- Recommended use
- Removing limescale, rust and tough stains from ceramic surfaces and white fabrics.
- Uses advised against
- Marble, terrazzo, granite, limestone and other natural stone; Metals: aluminium, chrome, stainless steel, copper and brass (rinse off immediately if splashed); Enamel baths and painted surfaces; Coloured, printed, wool, silk or nylon fabrics; Use on skin, food or with any other product.
Section 2. Hazard identification
- Classification (GHS)
- Corrosive to metals, Category 1; Skin corrosion, Category 1B; Serious eye damage, Category 1
- Basis
- Classified corrosive because of its very low pH (below 2), as GHS allows for extreme-pH mixtures.
- Other hazards
- Mixing with bleach (chlorine products) releases toxic chlorine gas.
Label elements
Corrosive Signal word
Danger
Hazards
- H290 — May be corrosive to metals.
- H314 — Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
- EUH208 — Contains fragrance ingredients. May produce an allergic reaction in sensitive people.
Precautions
- P101 — If medical advice is needed, have product container or label at hand.
- P102 — Keep out of reach of children.
- P234 — Keep only in original packaging.
- P260 — Do not breathe vapours or spray.
- P280 — Wear protective gloves and eye protection.
- P301+P330+P331 — IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
- P303+P361+P353 — IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water.
- P305+P351+P338 — IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
- P310 — Immediately call a doctor or go to the nearest hospital.
- P405 — Store locked up.
- P501 — Dispose of contents and container in line with local regulations.
Section 3. Composition / information on ingredients
- Chemical nature
- Mixture. Water-based solution. Concentrations of hazardous ingredients are given as ranges.
- Hydrochloric acid
- 5 – <10% · CAS 7647-01-0 · Met. Corr. 1 (H290), Skin Corr. 1B (H314), Eye Dam. 1 (H318), STOT SE 3 (H335)
- Citric acid
- 5 – <10% · CAS 77-92-9 · Eye Irrit. 2 (H319)
- Sodium dodecylbenzenesulfonate / dodecylbenzenesulfonic acid
- 1 – <3% · CAS 27176-87-0 · Acute Tox. 4 (H302), Skin Irrit. 2 (H315), Eye Dam. 1 (H318), Aquatic Chronic 3 (H412)
- Sodium laureth sulfate
- 1 – <3% · CAS 68891-38-3 · Skin Irrit. 2 (H315), Eye Dam. 1 (H318), Aquatic Chronic 3 (H412)
- Other ingredients
- Water and ingredients that are not classified as hazardous, or present below reporting limits. Full ingredient list: see the product information sheet.
Section 4. First-aid measures
- Eyes
- Rinse immediately with clean running water for at least 15 minutes, holding the eyelids open. Remove contact lenses if easy to do. Get medical help straight away.
- Skin
- Take off contaminated clothing immediately. Rinse the skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Get medical help for burns, pain or redness.
- Swallowed
- Rinse the mouth with water. Do NOT make the person vomit. If they can swallow, give a small glass of water to sip. Get medical help immediately and take the container or label with you.
- Breathed in
- Move to fresh air at once. If coughing or breathing difficulty occurs (for example after products were mixed), get medical help immediately.
- Most important symptoms
- Burns and pain to skin and eyes; serious eye damage; burning of mouth and throat if swallowed.
- Note to doctor
- Treat symptomatically. Contains hydrochloric acid (pH below 1).
Section 5. Fire-fighting measures
- Suitable extinguishing media
- Use what suits the surrounding fire. The product itself does not burn.
- Specific hazards
- In a fire, may release hydrogen chloride gas.
- Advice for fire-fighters
- Wear breathing apparatus and protective clothing. Cool closed containers with water spray.
Section 6. Accidental release measures
- Step 1
- Keep children and pets away. Wear gloves.
- Step 2
- Cover with sand or soil, or neutralise carefully with sodium carbonate (soda ash) until fizzing stops.
- Step 3
- Scoop into a plastic container, then rinse the area with plenty of water.
- Environment
- Prevent large amounts from entering drains, rivers or soil.
Section 7. Handling and storage
- Safe handling
- Read the label before use and follow the directions. Keep the cap tightly closed when not in use. Do not mix with other cleaning products. Wash hands after use. Pour carefully to avoid splashes. Always add the product to water, never water to the product. Use in a well-ventilated area. Never transfer into drinks bottles or unlabelled containers.
- Storage
- Store in the original, closed container, upright, in a cool, dry place out of direct sunlight (below 35 °C). Keep out of reach of children and pets, away from food and drink. Store locked up. Store away from bleach and alkaline cleaners. Do not store in metal containers. Protect from freezing and do not store in hot vehicles.
- Incompatible materials
- Bleach and other chlorine products, alkalis, most metals, marble and natural stone.
- Shelf life
- Best used within 12 months of purchase when stored as directed.
Section 8. Exposure controls / personal protection
- Exposure limits
- Hydrogen chloride: ACGIH TLV 2 ppm (ceiling).
- Ventilation
- Good general ventilation. Open windows when using indoors.
- Personal protection
- Always wear rubber (nitrile or PVC) gloves and eye protection (safety glasses or goggles). Wear old clothes or an apron. Work in a well-ventilated area.
Section 9. Physical and chemical properties
- Appearance
- Liquid, yellow
- Odour
- Sharp acidic odour with a lemon note
- pH (as supplied)
- Below 1 — strongly acidic (estimated from the formula)
- Flash point
- Not applicable — water-based, does not burn.
- Boiling point
- approx. 100 °C (water)
- Density
- approx. 1.0 – 1.1 g/ml at 20 °C (estimated)
- Solubility in water
- Fully miscible.
- Viscosity
- Thin, free-flowing liquid
Section 10. Stability and reactivity
- Stability
- Stable under normal storage conditions.
- Dangerous reactions
- Reacts with bleach to release toxic chlorine gas; reacts with alkalis (heat) and with metals (hydrogen gas).
- Conditions to avoid
- Heat, direct sunlight, freezing.
- Hazardous decomposition
- Hydrogen chloride when heated.
Section 11. Toxicological information
- Basis
- Calculated from the ingredients (GHS calculation method). The product as a whole has not been tested.
- Swallowing
- Corrosive: causes burns to mouth, throat and stomach.
- Skin
- Causes severe burns.
- Eyes
- Causes serious eye damage.
- Sensitisation
- Not classified. Contains fragrance; sensitive people may react.
- Long-term effects
- No long-term effects expected from normal use.
- Inhalation
- Mist or vapour may irritate the nose and throat.
Section 12. Ecological information
- Aquatic toxicity
- Not classified as hazardous to the environment.
- Biodegradability
- The surfactants used are reported by their manufacturers as readily biodegradable.
- Advice
- Do not release large amounts into rivers, gutters or soil.
Section 13. Disposal considerations
- Advice 1
- Small household amounts: dilute with plenty of water and pour slowly down the toilet or drain.
- Advice 2
- Large amounts or spills: do not pour into rivers, gutters or soil. Contact Evaclear or a licensed waste company for advice.
- Advice 3
- Empty containers: rinse with water and recycle, or bring your empty 4.5 L and 25 L gallons back to Evaclear for a refill discount.
Section 14. Transport information
- UN number
- UN 3264
- Shipping name
- CORROSIVE LIQUID, ACIDIC, INORGANIC, N.O.S. (hydrochloric acid)
- Class / packing group
- 8 / III
- Note
- Retail packs up to 5 L may be carried as Limited Quantity. Keep upright and separate from bleach.
Section 15. Regulatory information
- Classification system
- Classified according to the UN Globally Harmonized System (GHS) using the calculation method.
- Ghana
- Regulated under the Public Health Act, 2012 (Act 851). Household chemical product. The Ghana FDA registration number, when issued, is printed on the product label.
- Label elements
- See section 2.
Section 16. Other information
- Hazard statements in full
- H290 — May be corrosive to metals. H302 — Harmful if swallowed. H314 — Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H315 — Causes skin irritation. H318 — Causes serious eye damage. H319 — Causes serious eye irritation. H335 — May cause respiratory irritation. H412 — Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects. EUH208 — Contains fragrance ingredients. May produce an allergic reaction in sensitive people.
- Abbreviations
- GHS: Globally Harmonized System; CAS: Chemical Abstracts Service number; ACGIH TLV: workplace exposure guideline; Acute Tox.: acute toxicity; Skin Corr./Irrit.: skin corrosion/irritation; Eye Dam./Irrit.: eye damage/irritation; STOT SE/RE: target organ toxicity (single/repeated exposure); Muta.: germ cell mutagenicity; Asp. Tox.: aspiration hazard; Met. Corr.: corrosive to metals.
- Disclaimer
- This information is based on our formulation data and current knowledge on the date shown. It describes the product for health, safety and environmental purposes and is not a product specification. Values marked "estimated" or "approx." are not measured.