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May be used to comply with OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard, 29 CFR 1910.1200. Standard must be consulted for specific requirements. |
HEALTH FLAMMABILITY |
1 0 |
REACTIVITY PERSONAL PROTECTION |
0 B |
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Identity (As Used on Label and List)Heavy Duty Industrial Foam Cleaner |
Note: Blank spaces are not permitted. If any item is not applicable, or no information is available, the space must be marked to indicate that. |
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SECTION I |
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Manufactured For K-Chem, Inc. |
Emergency Telephone Number 1-800-255-3924 |
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Address (Number, Street, City, State, and ZIP Code) P. O. Box 530632 |
Telephone Number for Information 205-592-0844 |
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Birmingham, AL 35253-0632 |
Date Prepared May 30, 2002 |
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Signature of Preparer (Optional) Regulatory Dept. |
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SECTION II - Hazardous Ingredients/Identity Information |
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Hazardous Components (Specific |
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Chemical Identity, Common Name(s)) |
CAS No. |
OSHA PEL |
ACGIH-TLV |
Recommended |
% (Opt.) |
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* Butoxyethanol |
111-76-2 |
50 ppm** |
25 ppm** |
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1 - 3 % |
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Isobutane |
75-28-5 |
800 ppm |
800 ppm |
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3 - 7 % |
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Propane |
74-98-6 |
1000 ppm |
Asphyxiant |
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0.5-1.5 % |
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* This product contains 2-Butoxyethanol (a glycol ether compound) which is listed and may require reporting under SARA Title |
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III Sec 313 if used over the threshold reporting quantity. This information must be included in all MSDSs that are copied and |
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distributed for this material. |
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** - skin designation |
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TSCA: All ingredients are on the TSCA inventory or are not required to be listed on the TSCA inventory. |
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Any substance listed as hazardous by the States of California, Florida, Illinois, Michigan, New Jersey, Ohio, Pennsylvania or |
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Texas is described above if known present in regulated concentrations. |
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SECTION III Physical/Chemical Characteristics |
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Boiling Point Concentrate |
212o F |
Specific Gravity (H2O = 1) Concentrate |
1.008 |
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Pressure (psig. @ 70o F) |
50 + 5 |
Melting Point |
No Data |
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Vapor Density (AIR = 1) |
No Data |
Evaporation Rate (Ethyl ether = 1) |
No Data |
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Solubility in Water Complete |
pH |
11 + 0.5 |
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Appearance and Odor -- Clear colorless liquid with a lemon scent. Dispensed as a wet foam from an aerosol. |
VOC's-- This product contains 77 grams per liter or 9.9% by weight VOC's. |
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SECTION IV - Fire and Explosion Hazard Data |
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USA Flame Projection Test 0", Extinguished flame, Non-flammable |
Flammable Limits No Data |
LEL No Data |
UEL No Data |
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Extinguishing Media - Not usually necessary as this product does not readily support combustion. Use an extinguishing agent applicable to the fire's fuel source. (i.e. - carbon dioxide, dry chemical, foam, fog, and water spray) |
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Special Fire Fighting Procedures -Use water spray to keep containers cool and vapors down. Do not allow runoff to enter sewers or public watercourses. Wear self-contained breathing apparatus in chemical fires. |
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Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards -Aerosol container (pressurized) may burst if heated over 120o F. |
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SECTION V - Reactivity Data |
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Stability |
Unstable |
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Conditions to Avoid - Extreme heat, direct sunlight |
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Stable |
X |
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Incompatibility (Materials to Avoid) Strong acids, alkalies and oxidizers, reactive metals (i.e. aluminum, magnesium). |
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Hazardous Decomposition or Byproducts Oxides of carbon. |
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Hazardous |
May Occur |
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Conditions to Avoid - None known |
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Polymerization |
Will Not Occur |
X |
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SECTION VI - Health Hazard Data |
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Route(s) of Entry |
Eyes? Yes |
Inhalation? Yes |
Skin? Yes |
Ingestion? Yes |
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Health Hazards (Acute and Chronic) Warning: Harmful if inhaled or absorbed through skin. May cause eye and skin irritation. Contents under pressure. Use good chemical hygiene practices to avoid these hazards. |
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Carcinogenicity: None known |
NTP? No |
IARC Monographs? No |
OSHA Regulated? No |
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Signs and Symptoms of Exposure Redness, tearing, burning in eyes. Redness, drying, cracking of skin. Dizziness, nausea, and loss of coordination possible if inadequate ventilation. |
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Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure Pre-existing skin and lung disorders may be aggravated by prolonged or repeated occupational overexposure. |
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Emergency and First Aid Procedures: Eyes - Flush with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes lifting eyelids to insure complete removal. Get medical attention immediately. Ingestion - Get immediate medical attention. Inhalation - Get to fresh air. If breathing has stopped, qualified personnel should administer artificial respiration. Skin - Flush with water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. If irritation arises and persists, call a physician. |
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SECTION VII - Precautions for Safe Handling and Use |
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Steps to be Taken in Case Material is Released or Spilled Caution, slip hazard. Isolate traffic and ventilate area. Eliminate all ignition sources. Wear protective gear as necessary. Dike to prevent spread. Vacuum or pick up on absorbent. Put in suitable container. |
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Waste Disposal Method Consult local, state and federal regulations. Do not puncture or incinerate container. Replace cap on empty can, wrap, then discard container if allowed by applicable statutes. |
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Precautions to be Taken in Handling and Storing - Do not get in eyes. Avoid contact with skin, eyes, clothing and body parts. Do not inhale fumes. Toxic by absorption and inhalation. Wash thoroughly after use. Store in a cool dry location away from heat, sparks, open flame and direct sunlight. Direct spray away from face. Replace cap when not in use. |
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Other Precautions - Follow label directions carefully. Keep out of reach of children. Do not deliberately concentrate and inhale vapors. Do not puncture container. Do not store at temperatures exceeding 120o F. Use with adequate ventilation. |
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SECTION VIII - Control Measures |
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Respiratory Protection (Specify Type) - Not usually necessary. Use with adequate ventilation. If PELs or TLVs are exceeded (see Section II), use an approved NIOSH\MSHA respirator. |
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Ventilation |
Local Exhaust - Not usually needed |
Special - None |
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Mechanical (General) - Yes |
Other - None |
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Protective Gloves To avoid direct contact with product (impervious). |
Eye Protection Yes, approved safety glasses or goggles. (ANSI Z87) |
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Other Protective Clothing or Equipment - Not usually necessary. If direct contact possible, use apron, boots, etc. |
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Work/Hygienic Practices - Normal. Wash thoroughly before eating, drinking, smoking, using restrooms, etc. |
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