Chemical Identification Digest

Chemical Name:

Sodium Metasilicate, Anhydrous

Synonyms:

Silicic acid, sodium salt

Effects on Vehicle:

Damages aluminum, causes chalking, streaks paint.

Health Effects:

Corrosive to eyes, skin and respiratory tract

Found In:

Cleaners, de-greasers

Hydrogen Fluoride

Synonyms:

HF, Hydrofluoric acid, Bi-ammonium fluoride, ammonium fluoride

Effects on Vehicle:

Damages wheels, painted surfaces

Health Effects:

May cause severe skin and eye burns, may cause lung oedema,

Found In:

Wheel Cleaner, Concrete Cleaner, Fallout Remover

Chemical Name:

Benzene

Synonyms:

Benzol, Cyclohexatriene

Effects on Vehicle:

Paint streaking, damage

Health Effects:

Carcinogenic

Found In:

Solvents, Compuonds

Toluene

Synonyms:

Toluol, Methylbenzene

Effects on Vehicle:

Paint streaking and damage

Health Effects:

Central nervous system depression, cardiac disrythmia

Found In:

Solvents, Compounds

Acetone

Synonyms:

2 Propanone, Dimethyl ketone, Methyl ketone

Effects on Vehicle:

Paint streaking and other damage

Health Effects;

Substance may cause effects on the central nervous system, liver, kidneys and gastrointestinal tract.

Found In:

Solvents and Compounds

m-Xylene

Synonyms:

Meta-Xylene, 1,3-Dimethylbenzene, m-Xylol

Effects on Vehicle:

Paint streaking and other damage

Health Effects:

Irritates eyes, exposure far above the oel may result in central nervous system depression, unconsciousness and death.

Found In:

Solvents, Compounds

Chemical Name:

Phosphoric Acid

Synonyms:

Orthophosphoric acid

Effects on Vehicle

Smokes wheels, chalks plastics

Health Effects:

Corrosive to the eyes, skin and respiratory tract. Exposure may result in death.

Found In:

Wheel Cleaners, de-greasers, concrete cleaners

Sodium Hydroxide

Synonyms:

Caustic Soda, Sodium Hydrate, Soda Lye

Effects on Vehicle:

Strong oxidizer, causes discoloration, attacks rubber and plastics.

Health Effects:

Corrosive to eyes, skin and respiratory tract.

Found In:

Cleaners

Potassium Hydroxide

Synonyms:
Caustic potash, Potassium hydrate, Potassium lye.

Effects on vehicle:

Strong oxidizer, affects paint in high % concentrations

Health Effects:

Corrosive to eyes, skin and respiratory tract

Found In:

Cleaners

2-Butoxyethanol

Synonyms:

Ethylene glycol monobutyl ether, Monobutyl glycol ether, Butyl

Effects on Vehicle:

Spotting and discoloration on plastic and vinyl. Harsh on fabrics.

Health Effects:

Substance irritates the eyes, skin and respiratory tract. Exposure could cause central nervous system depression and liver and kidney damage.