Material Safety Data Sheet
Thermokleen
SUBID:000000012736
Version 1 Print Date 04-16-2007
Revision Date 04-16-2007
SECTION 1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Identification of the substance/preparation
Product name : Thermokleen
MSDS Number : 000000012736
Use of the : Emulsion cleaner
Substance/Preparation
Product code : P3HEP, PYKQN, P567M
Business group : GS
Company/Undertaking Identification
Agfa Corporation
100 Challenger Road
Ridgefield Park, NJ 07660
U.S.A.
Transport Emergency Non-transportation
Call CHEMTREC : +1 800 4249300 Health Emergency Phone : +1 303 6235716
International : +1 703 5273887 Agfa Information Phone : +1 201 4402500
SECTION 2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Emulsion cleaner, mainly consisting of:
CAS-No. Concentration [%]
?Distillates (petroleum), 64742-47-8 >= 20.0 - <= 30.0
hydrotreated light;
Kerosine - unspecified
?1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene 95-63-6 >= 5.0 - <= 10.0
?Citric acid 77-92-9 >= 1.0 - <= 5.0
?Phosphoric acid 7664-38-2 >= 1.0 - <= 5.0
?1,3,5-Trimethylbenzene 108-67-8 >= 1.0 - <= 5.0
?Water 7732-18-5 >= 40.0 - <= 50.0
?Carboxymethylcellulose 9004-32-4 >= 1.0 - <= 5.0
sodium salt
?Fatty alcohol ethoxylate 9004-95-9 >= 1.0 - <= 5.0
SECTION 3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
The product as a whole has not been tested. This hazard information is for the individual ingredients.
Emergency Overview
Form : Liquid
Colour : White.
Odour : Smell of petroleum
WARNING !
Causes respiratory tract irritation. Causes skin irritation. Causes eye irritation.
Potential Health Effects
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Primary Routes of Entry : Eye contact. Skin contact. Inhalation of vapours or mists.
Accidental ingestion.
Aggravated Medical Condition : Persons with preexisting eye, skin or respiratory tract disorders
may be more susceptible to the effects of this product.
Acute health effects
Inhalation
?Distillates (petroleum), : Can cause irritation to the upper respiratory tract. Inhalation of
hydrotreated light; high concentrations may cause central nervous system
Kerosine - unspecified depression with possible symptoms including headache,
dizziness, dullness, lethargy, narcosis and unconsciousness.
?Citric acid : May cause respiratory tract irritation with symptoms of
coughing, sore throat and runny nose.
?Phosphoric acid : Is expected to be irritating to the respiratory tract with
symptoms of coughing, sore throat, and runny nose.
?1,3,5-Trimethylbenzene : Can cause irritation to the upper respiratory tract. High
concentrations can cause central nervous system depression
with symptoms of nausea, dizziness, fatigue, weakness and
headache.
Skin contact
?Distillates (petroleum), : Repeated contact may cause skin irritation with local redness.
hydrotreated light;
Kerosine - unspecified
?1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene : May cause irritation resulting in reddening, drying and itching.
?Citric acid : Can be irritating to the skin with symptoms of reddening,
itching, and swelling.
?Phosphoric acid : Corrosive with symptoms of reddening, itching, swelling,
burning and possible permanent damage.
?1,3,5-Trimethylbenzene : Can be irritating to the skin with symptoms of reddening,
itching, and swelling.
Eye contact
?Distillates (petroleum), : Is expected to be irritating, with symptoms of itching and
hydrotreated light; reddening.
Kerosine - unspecified
?1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene : May be irritating to the eyes with symptoms of reddening,
tearing and stinging.
?Citric acid : Can be irritating to the eyes with symptoms of reddening,
itching, stinging, and swelling.
?Phosphoric acid : Can be severely irritating and corrosive to the eyes resulting in
burning, reddening, swelling of the eye and surrounding tissue
and possibly permanent injury to the cornea.
?1,3,5-Trimethylbenzene : Can be irritating to the eyes with symptoms of tearing, stinging,
reddening, and swelling.
Ingestion
?Citric acid : May cause gastrointestinal irritation. Symptoms of ingestion
may include abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.
?Phosphoric acid : Swallowing high concentrations may cause severe injury.
Chronic health hazards
Inhalation
?Distillates (petroleum), : Repeated or prolonged exposure may cause an allergic
hydrotreated light; respiratory reaction in previously exposed individuals. Chronic
Kerosine - unspecified exposure to organic solvents has been associated with various
neurotoxic effects, including permanent brain and nervous
system damage. Symptoms include loss of memory, loss of
intellectual ability and loss of coordination.
?1,3,5-Trimethylbenzene : Chronic exposure to organic solvents has been associated with
various neurotoxic effects, including permanent brain and
nervous system damage. Symptoms include loss of memory,
loss of intellectual ability and loss of coordination.
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Ingestion
?1,3,5-Trimethylbenzene : Chronic exposure to organic solvents has been associated with
various neurotoxic effects, including permanent brain and
nervous system damage. Symptoms include loss of memory,
loss of intellectual ability and loss of coordination.
Carcinogenicity
The components of this product are not listed by NTP, IARC or regulated as a carcinogen by OSHA.
SECTION 4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Eye contact : Rinse thoroughly with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes
and consult a physician.
Skin contact : Wash immediately with plenty of water and soap. If symptoms
persist, seek medical advice.
Ingestion : Do not induce vomiting. Obtain medical attention.
Inhalation : Take person to fresh air. If necessary, seek medical advice.
SECTION 5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
Suitable extinguishing media : All extinguishing media are suitable.
Specific hazards during fire : Do not use a solid water stream as it may scatter and spread
fighting fire.
Special protective equipment : Firefighters should be equipped with self-contained breathing
for fire-fighters apparatus to protect against potentially toxic and irritating
fumes.
Additional advice : Water mist may be used to cool closed containers.
SECTION 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal precautions : See section : Exposure controls / personel protection.
Environmental precautions : For waste disposal see section 13.
Methods for cleaning up : Dike the spill if necessary. Soak up with absorbent material.
Collect large spills into a properly labelled and sealable
container. Prevent release into the drain, soil or surface water.
Additional advice : If substance has entered a water course or sewer or
contaminated soil or vegetation advise fire brigade or police.
SECTION 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling
Advice on protection against : Keep away from heat and sources of ignition. Take
fire and explosion precautionary measures against static discharges.
Storage
Advice on common storage : Store away from strong alkalis and oxidizing agents.
Requirements for storage : Keep container tightly closed. Keep container in a well-
areas and containers ventilated place.
SECTION 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
Exposure Limit Values (US)
Components CAS-No. Values Type Revision Basis
Date
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene 95-63-6 25 ppm TWA 2003 ACGIH
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125 mg/m3 TWA 1989 OSHA Z1A
Phosphoric acid 7664-38-2 1 mg/m3 TWA 2002 ACGIH
3 mg/m3 STEL 2002 ACGIH
1 mg/m3 PEL 06 1993 OSHA Z1
1 mg/m3 TWA 1989 OSHA Z1A
3 mg/m3 STEL 1989 OSHA Z1A
1,3,5-Trimethylbenzene 108-67-8 125 mg/m3 REL 2003 NIOSH
25 ppm TWA 01 2005 ACGIH
125 mg/m3 TWA 1989 OSHA Z1A
Exposure Limit Values (CA)
Components CAS-No. Values Type Revision Basis
Date
1,3,5-Trimethylbenzene 108-67-8 123 mg/m3 TWA 1994 OEL (QUE)
123 mg/m3 TWA 06 2004 CAD ON OEL
123 mg/m3 TWA 10 2003 CAD AB OEL
25 ppm TWA 03 2004 CAD BC OEL
Exposure controls
Hygiene measures : Employees should wash their hands and face before eating,
drinking, or using tobacco products. Educate and train employees
in the safe use and handling of this product. Emergency showers
and eye wash stations should be available.
Respiratory protection : Under normal conditions of use, respirator protection is not
required. If respirators are used, institute a program in
accordance with OSHA standard 29CFR1910.134.
Hand protection : Use chemical resistant gloves. In case of prolonged immersion
or frequently repeated contact use gloves made of the
materials: nitrile rubber (thickness >= 0.38 mm, breakthrough
time > 480 min) or neoprene (thickness >= 0.65 mm,
breakthrough time > 240 min). For intermittent splash
protection corresponding gloves with breakthrough times > 60
min can be used. Avoid gloves made of: butyl rubber. Avoid
gloves made of: natural latex.
Eye protection : Safety glasses.
SECTION 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Form : Liquid
Colour : White.
Odour : Smell of petroleum
Relative density : 0.951 at 20 癈 (68 癋)
pH : 1.5
Melting point/range : < 0 癈 (< 32 癋)
Boiling point/range : 100 to 200 癈 (212 to 392 癋)
Flash point : > 62 癈 (> 144 癋)
VOC content : 42.7 %, VOC content excluding water
SECTION 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stability : The product is stable under normal conditions of storage and use.
Conditions to avoid : Avoid contact with strong alkalis and oxidizing agents.
SECTION 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Toxicity data specific for individual ingredients in their pure state:
Acute oral toxicity
?1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene : LD50 rat 5,000 mg/kg
?Citric acid : LD50 rat 3,000 mg/kg
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?Phosphoric acid : LD50 rat 1,530 mg/kg
?1,3,5-Trimethylbenzene : LD50 rat 5,000 mg/kg
Acute inhalation toxicity
?1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene : LC50 rat 18 mg/l/ 4 h
?Phosphoric acid : LC50 rat > 0.2 mg/l/ 4 h
?1,3,5-Trimethylbenzene : LC50 rat 24 mg/l/ 4 h
Acute dermal toxicity
?Citric acid : LD50 rabbit 5,500 mg/kg
?Phosphoric acid : LD50 rabbit 2,740 mg/kg
Other information
Hazard labelling of this preparation: see section 15.
SECTION 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Elimination information (persistence and degradability)
Biodegradation
?Citric acid : OECD 302B Inherent biodegradability
98 % after 2 d
Ecotoxicity effects
Ecotoxicity data specific for individual ingredients in their pure state:
Toxicity to fish
?1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene : Species: Pimephales promelas (fathead minnow)
LC50: 7.7 mg/l/ 96 h
?Citric acid : Species: Leuciscus idus (golden orfe)
LC50: 760 mg/l/ 48 h
?1,3,5-Trimethylbenzene : Species: Carassius auratus (goldfish)
LC50: 12.5 mg/l/ 96 h
Toxicity to daphnia
?1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene : Species: Daphnia magna (water flea)
EC50: 3.6 mg/l/ 48 h
?Citric acid : Species: Daphnia magna (water flea)
EC50: 120 mg/l/ 72 h
?Phosphoric acid : Species: Daphnia magna (water flea)
EC50: > 100 mg/l/ 96 h
?1,3,5-Trimethylbenzene : Species: Daphnia magna (water flea)
EC50: 50 mg/l/ 24 h
Toxicity to algae
?Citric acid : Species: Scenedesmus quadricauda (algae)
EC5: 640 mg/l/ 7 d
?1,3,5-Trimethylbenzene : Species: Scenedesmus subspicatus (algae)
EC50: > 25 mg/l/ 48 h
Toxicity to bacteria
?Citric acid : Species: Pseudomonas putida (bacteria)
EC5: > 10,000 mg/l/ 16 h
?Phosphoric acid : Species: Pseudomonas putida (bacteria)
EC50: 270 mg/l/ 16 h
SECTION 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Waste disposal methods
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Waste disposal should be in accordance with existing federal, state and local environmental control
laws. Discharge to sewer may require approval of permitting authority and may require pretreatment.
Empty containers.
Recondition or dispose of empty container in accordance with governmental regulations.
US. RCRA Hazardous Waste Classification (40 CFR 261)
When discarded in its purchased form, this product meets the criteria of corrosivity, and should be
managed as a hazardous waste (EPA Hazardous Waste Number D002).
SECTION 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Not classified as dangerous in the meaning of transport regulations.
SECTION 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
US. Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)
All of the components of this product are listed on the TSCA Inventory.
US. OSHA Classification
This product is hazardous under the criteria of the Federal OSHA Hazard Communication
Standard 29 CFR 1910.1200.
US. SARA 311/312 Hazard Categories
Fire Hazard. Acute Health Hazard.
US. EPA CERCLA Hazardous Substances (40 CFR 302)
?Phosphoric acid : Reportable quantity: 5,000 lbs
US. California Prop. 65
This product does not contain any chemicals known to State of California to cause cancer, birth
defects or any other harm.
State Right-to-Know Information
The following chemicals are specifically listed by individual states. Other product specific health
and safety data in other sections of the MSDS may also be applicable for state requirements. For
details on your regulatory requirements you should contact the appropriate agency in your state.
US. Massachusetts Commonwealth's Right-to-Know Law (Appendix A to 105 Code of
Massachusetts Regulations Section 670.000)
CAS-No. Concentration [%]
?1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene 95-63-6 >= 5.0 - <= 10.0
?Phosphoric acid 7664-38-2 >= 1.0 - <= 5.0
?1,3,5-Trimethylbenzene 108-67-8 >= 1.0 - <= 5.0
US. New Jersey Worker and Community Right-to-Know Act (New Jersey Statute Annotated
Section 34:5A-5)
CAS-No. Concentration [%]
?1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene 95-63-6 >= 5.0 - <= 10.0
?Phosphoric acid 7664-38-2 >= 1.0 - <= 5.0
?1,3,5-Trimethylbenzene 108-67-8 >= 1.0 - <= 5.0
US. Pennsylvania Worker and Community Right-to-Know Law (34 Pa. Code Chap. 301-323)
CAS-No. Concentration [%]
?1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene 95-63-6 >= 5.0 - <= 10.0
?Phosphoric acid 7664-38-2 >= 1.0 - <= 5.0
?1,3,5-Trimethylbenzene 108-67-8 >= 1.0 - <= 5.0
US. Rhode Island Hazardous Substances Right-to-Know Act (R.I. Gen. Laws Section 28-21-
1 et. seq.)
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CAS-No. Concentration [%]
?1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene 95-63-6 >= 5.0 - <= 10.0
?Phosphoric acid 7664-38-2 >= 1.0 - <= 5.0
?1,3,5-Trimethylbenzene 108-67-8 >= 1.0 - <= 5.0
US. Massachusetts, New Jersey, Pennsylvania or Rhode Island Right to Know Substance
Lists : See Section 2.
Canadian WHMIS Classification
B3 : Combustible Liquid
E : Corrosive Material
Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA)
All components of this product are on the Canadian DSL list.
SECTION 16. OTHER INFORMATION
US. HMIS Rating
Health : 2
Flammability : 2
Reactivity : 0
(0 = Minimal, 1 = Slight, 2 = Moderate, 3 = Serious, 4 = Severe)
US. NFPA 704M Rating
Health : 2
Flammability : 2
Reactivity : 0
(0 = Insignificant, 1 = Slight, 2 = Moderate, 3 = High, 4 = Extreme)
Agfa Corporation's method of hazard communication is comprised of Product Labels and Material
Safety Data Sheets. HMIS and NFPA ratings are provided by Agfa Corporation as a customer service.
This MSDS is replacing Agfa MSDS number 934G.001
Section(s) changed compared to the previous issue: 8
This information is furnished without warranty, expressed or implied, and is believed to be
accurate to the best knowledge of Agfa Corporation. The data on this MSDS relates only to
the specific material designated herein. Agfa Corporation assumes no legal responsibility for
use or reliance upon these data.
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