MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
PETROFERM INC. CHEMTREC 24-HOUR EMERGENCY RESPONSE
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CHEMTREC should only be contacted in the event of chemical emergencies
(904) 261-8286
involving a spill, leak, fire, exposure, or accident involving chemicals.
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1. PRODUCT NAME
BIOACT 50 Aqueous Cleaner
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2. COMPOSITION AND INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
CAS Number Weight % OSHA PEL ACGIH TLV
Dihydrogen oxide 7732-18-5 40 - 60 Not est. Not est.
8-Hydroxy-tricarboxylic acid 77-92-9 1-2 Not est. Not est.
2-Propanol-1-butoxy 5131-66-8 4-6 Not est. Not est.
Oleyl imidazoline 27136-73-8 5-8 Not est. Not est.
Propanol, [2(2-methoxymethylethoxy) 20324-33-8 35 - 40 Not est. Not est.
methylethoxy]
Poly (oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), alpha- 26027-38-3 2-4 Not est. Not est.
(4-nonylphenol)-omega-hydroxy-
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
SYMPTOMS/EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE
Inhalation: Acute or chronic inhalation in unventilated areas may cause irritation of the
respiratory tract.
Low order of toxicity. May cause mild nausea and abdominal discomfort.
Ingestion:
Repeated or prolonged contact with skin may cause mild irritation.
Skin:
Contact with eyes will cause mild irritation.
Eyes:
Listed Carcinogens: None
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is
Inhalation:
difficult, give oxygen. Consult a physician.
Do not induce vomiting. Seek medical attention.
Ingestion:
Remove contaminated clothing. Thoroughly wash affected area with soap and
Skin:
water; use skin cream if irritation is severe.
Immediately flush eyes with water for 15 minutes. Call a physician if irritation
Eyes:
persists.
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Dry chemical, chemical foam, carbon dioxide. Class BC, ABC fire
Extinguishing Media:
extinguisher.
Self-contained positive pressure breathing
Special Fire Fighting Procedures:
apparatus and protective clothing should be
worn in fighting fires involving chemicals..
None known.
Unusual Fire and Explosions Hazard:
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BIOACT 50 Aqueous Cleaner 1/12/01
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Absorb spill with inert material, then place in chemical waste container. For large spills, dike
for later disposal. Observe government regulations.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Store in original container, preferably in a cool, ventilated, fire-resistant building. Avoid
overheating or freezing. Avoid open flames and sparks. Since empty containers may retain
product residues (vapor, liquid, or solid) all label precautions must be observed.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS ?PERSONAL PROTECTION
Use NIOSH/MSHA approved respirator if ventilation is not sufficient and if
Respiratory:
mists are generated.
Ventilation: Local exhaust can be effective in minimizing odor. Mechanical (general)
ventilation should have an airflow of 55 CFM.
Clothing/Glove: Chemically resistant gloves should be used with all industrial chemicals.
Safety glasses/goggles are recommended. Provide eye bath near work site.
Eye Protection:
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Not determined.
Boiling Point(760 mm Hg): Vapor Density (Air = 1):
213癋 (100癈)
Not determined. Evaporation Rate (BUAC = 1): < 1
% Volatile (By Weight):
Specific Gravity (H 2O =1): Completely
Solubility in Water:
1.01 @ 77癋
soluble.
(25癈)
> 10 mm Hg Appearance and Odor: Yellow to amber
Vapor Pressure(20癈):
liquid with a mild
odor.
Flammable Limits Not determined.
Flash Point: > 214癋 (101癈) (ASTM D93-
85, Pensky-Martens Closed (% By Volume in Air):
Cup)
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
BIOACT 50 is stable.
Stability:
Conditions to Avoid: Temperatures above 210癋 (99癈).
Incompatibility: Strong mineral acids and strong oxidizing agents.
None, other than normal products of combustion.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Will not occur.
Hazardous Polymerization:
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
2-Propanol-1-butoxy
LD50/oral/rat = 3,300 mg/kg
LD50/dermal/rabbit = 1,400 mg/kg
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
No information available.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Waste treat or incinerate used material in compliance with all applicable government
regulations.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Non-regulated.
BIOACT 50 Aqueous Cleaner 1/12/01
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
None of the components of BIOACT 50 appears on any of the EPA's lists of toxic or
hazardous substances, or on the SARA 313 toxic chemicals list (40 CFR 372.65).
None of the components of this product is listed in the Threshold Limit Values and
Biological Exposure Indices compiled by the American Conference of Governmental
Industrial Hygienists.
None of the components of this product is listed in California's Safe Drinking Water and
Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986 ?Proposition 65 as a chemical known to cause cancer, birth
defects, or other reproductive harm.
Canadian WHMIS Classification: Class D Division 2 Subdivision B - Toxic material
All the components of this product are listed on the TSCA inventory.
16. OTHER INFORMATION
NFPA Codes: Health: 1 Fire: 1 Reactivity: 0
We believe that the information contained herein is current as of the date of this Material Safety Data Sheet. Since the use of this
information and of these opinions and the conditions of use of the product are not within the control of Petroferm Inc., it is the user's
obligation to determine the conditions of safe use of the product.
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