MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Bio Chem, Inc.
P.O. Box 521925
SLC, UT84152 - USA
REVISION DATE: February 14, 2002
GENERAL INFORMATION NUMBER: 1-800-653-9795
DATE OF ISSUE: March 7, 2002
I - Product Identification
Clean & Thaw
PRODUCT CODE: 0428
CHEMICAL FORMULATION: Glycol based deicing cleaner.
NFPA HAZARD IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM: HEALTH: 2 FLAMMABILITY: 0 REACTIVITY: 0
HAZARD RATING: 4 - Extreme; 3 - High; 2 - Moderate; 1 - Slight; 0 - Insignificant
II - Hazardous Ingredients
V lues reported as TWA unless noted.
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APPROX OSHA ACGIH EPA 40 CFR:
SUBSTANCE % PEL TLV CAS #
302 355 372
Ethylene glycol 30.0-40.0 50 ppm 50 ppm Y N Y 107-21-1
2 mg/m3 C 2 mg/m3 C
Sodium hydroxide 1.00-3.00 Y N N 1310-73-2
Poly (oxyethylene) nonylphenol 1.00-10.0 N/E N/E N N N 9016-45-9
Tiethanolamine 1.00-5.00 N/E N/E N N N 102-71-6
Key: PEL: Permissible Exposure Limit TLV: Threshold Limit Value C: Ceiling level STEL: Short Term Exposure Limit
N/A: Not Applicable N/D: Not Determined N/E: Not Established Y: Yes N: No
302: CERCLA List of Hazardous Substances and Reportable Quantities (40 CFR 302.4).
355: SARA TITLE III / List of Extremely Hazardous Substances for Emergency Planning and Notification (40 CFR 355).
372: SARA TITLE III / List of Toxic Chemicals subject to Release Reporting (Community Right to Know) (40 CFR 372).
III - Physical Data
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BOILING POINT (?F): N/D SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 1.06
VAPOR PRESSURE (mm Hg): N/D VOC CONTENT (% by weight): < 1.0
VAPOR DENSITY (AIR = 1): N/D EVAPORATION RATE (WATER = 1): ~1.00
SOLUBILITY IN WATER: Soluble pH: 12.25-13.25
APPEARANCE AND ODOR: Clear to slightly hazy, colorless liquid; glycol odor.
IV - Fire and Explosion Hazard Data
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FLASH POINT (?F): None. (TEST METHOD): Closed cup.
FLAMMABLE LIMITS IN AIR (VOLUME %) UPPER: N/A LOWER: N/A
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Water, foam, carbon dioxide, dry chemical.
SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES: Firefighters must be equipped with full protective gear including self-contained breathing
apparatus. Cool fire exposed containers with water fog. Avoid breathing smoke or fumes.
UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD: None.
PRODUCT NAME: Clean & Thaw PRODUCT CODE: 0428
V - Reactivity Data
STABILITY: Stable.
INCOMPATIBILITY: Strong acids.
CONDITIONS TO AVOID: None.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: Thermal decomposition may produce oxides of carbon.
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Will not occur.
CONDITIONS TO AVOID: None.
VI - Health Hazard Data
ROUTES OF ENTRY INHALATION: X EYE CONTACT: X SKIN CONTACT: X INGESTION: X
INGREDIENTS THAT ARE CONSIDERED BY OSHA, NTP, IARC TO BE SUSPECTED HUMAN CARCINOGENS: None
EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE
IF IN EYES: Severe irritation, redness, tearing. Possible corneal injury.
IF ON SKIN: Moderate to severe irritation, chapping, defatting.
IF SWALLOWED: May be harmful if swallowed. Burns to mucous membranes, CNS depression, gastrointestinal irritation, nausea,
cramps, diarrhea.
IF INHALED: Respiratory tract irritation, nausea, vomiting headache, dizziness.
NOTE TO PHYSICIAN: Ethylene glycol can cause pulmonary edema. It is also toxic to kidneys and causes metabolic acidosis.
EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID PROCEDURES
IF IN EYES: Flush eyes and under eyelids with plenty of cool water for at least 15 minutes. Obtain medical attention.
IF ON SKIN: Remove contaminated clothing and launder separately before reuse. Flush area with water. If irritation persists, obtain
medical attention.
IF SWALLOWED: Call a physician or poison control center immediately. Give person one to two glasses of water. Do not induce
vomiting unless instructed by a physician or poison control center. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air. Call a physician if irritation persists. If breathing has stopped administer artificial respiration. If
breathing is difficult, administer oxygen.
VII - Spill or Leak Protection
STEPS TO BE TAKEN IF MATERIAL IS RELEASED OR SPILLED: Ventilate area. Contain spill. Soak up spilled material with inert
absorbent material and place in a properly labeled container for proper disposal.
WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD: Consult local environmental authorities.
VIII - Special Protection Information
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: Use with adequate ventilation. If recommended Exposure Limits are exceeded wear a NIOSH approved
respirator, following manufacturer's recommendations.
VENTILATION LOCAL: Recommended. MECHANICAL: Not required
PROTECTIVE GLOVES: Chemical resistant.
EYE PROTECTION: Chemical goggles or face shield.
OTHER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: Eye wash station.
PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN HANDLING AND STORAGE: Store in a cool, dry place away from acids. Keep container tightly
closed when not in use. Do not mix with other cleaning chemicals.
OTHER PRECAUTIONS: Keep out of reach of children.
IX - Transportation Information (ground transportation only)
DOT PROPER SHIPPING NAME: Compounds, cleaning liquid (sodium hydroxide)
DOT CLASS: 8 DOT ID NUMBER: NA1760 DOT PACKING GROUP : III
The shipping information listed above applies only to non-bulk (< 119 gallons) containers of this product. This product may have more than one proper
shipping name depending on packaging, product properties, & mode of shipment. If any alteration of packaging, product, or mode of transportation is
further intended, different shipping names and labeling may apply.
REVISED DATE: February 14, 2002 Prepared by: PMR DATE OF ISSUE: March 7, 2002
This information contained herein is based on data considered accurate. However, no warranty is expressed or implied regarding the accuracy of this data or
the results to be obtained from the use thereof. Athea Laboratories, Inc. assumes no responsibility for personal injury or property damage to the vendee,
users or third parties caused by the material such vendees or users assume all risks associated with the use of this material.
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