MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
MSDS Ref. No: 4362
HEAD START Carpet
Date Prepared: 08/25/2003
Prespray (Concentrate)
Date Revised: 08/25/2003
1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
PRODUCT NAME/USE: HEAD START Carpet Prespray (Concentrate)
MANUFACTURER
The Butcher Company Butcher Telephone Number: 800-225-9475
8310 16th St. Emergency Telephone (24 hours): 800-228-5635
Sturtevant, WI 53177-0902 CHEMTREC (U.S./Can.): 800-424-9300
CHEMTREC (Int'l): +1 703-527-3887
2. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
INGREDIENT(S) CAS# % BY WEIGHT
Diethylene glycol monobutyl ether 112-34-5 10 - 25
Tripropylene glycol methyl ether 25498-49-1 7 - 10
Linear primary alcohol ethoxylate 68131-39-5 3-5
Alpha olefin sulfonate 68439-57-6 3-5
Tall oil fatty acid 61790-12-3 3-5
Triethanolamine 102-71-6 1-3
See Section 8 for Exposure Limits NA - Not Applicable
OSHA REGULATORY STATUS: This product is classified as hazardous under OSHA regulations.
WHMIS CLASS: Class D- Division 2B
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Clear, Amber Liquid . Mild Odor. May Cause Eye and Skin Irritation.
POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS (See Section 11 for Toxicological Information)
PRIMARY ROUTE(s) OF EXPOSURE: X Eye X Skin Contact Skin Absorption
X Inhalation X Ingestion
EFFECTS OF ACUTE EXPOSURE
EYES: May cause eye irritation. Symptoms may include redness and pain.
SKIN: May cause skin irritation. Symptoms may include redness, rash and mild swelling.
INHALATION: High concentrations of vapor or mist may cause nose, throat and respiratory tract irritation. Symptoms may include
coughing. High concentrations of vapor or mist may also cause central nervous system effects including headache, dizziness and nausea.
INGESTION: May cause mouth, throat and stomach irritation. Symptoms may include nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. May also cause central
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nervous system effects including headache, dizziness and weakness.
EFFECTS OF CHRONIC EXPOSURE: Prolonged or repeated contact may cause skin irritation.
MEDICAL CONDITIONS AGGRAVATED: May aggravate pre-existing eye, skin and respiratory conditions.
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
EYES: Flush eyes with plenty of water while holding eyelids apart. After initial flushing, remove any contact lenses and continue flushing for at
least 15 minutes. Do not put any medication in the victim's eyes unless instructed by a physician. Get medical attention.
SKIN: Flush thoroughly with plenty of water, then wash with soap and water. Remove saturated clothing. Get medical attention if irritation
develops or persists. Thoroughly wash (or discard) clothing and shoes before reuse.
INHALATION: Remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give respiration; if breathing is difficult, give oxygen (by trained personnel only). Get
medical attention if symptoms persist.
INGESTION: Do not induce vomiting. Drink large quantities of water. Get immediate medical attention. Never give anything by mouth to an
unconscious person.
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
FLASH POINT AND METHOD: > 93癈 (200癋)TCC
FLAMMABLE LIMITS: Not applicable.
AUTOIGNITION TEMPERATURE: Not applicable.
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Use extinguishing media appropriate for surrounding fire.
HAZARDOUS COMBUSTION PRODUCTS: Normal products of combustion (carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide), nitrogen oxides and
sulfur oxides.
FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS: None known.
FIRE FIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS: This product is not flammable. As in any fire, MSHA/NIOSH approved self-contained breathing
apparatus (SCBA) and full protective gear should be worn.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
See Section 8, Exposure Controls/Personal Protection and Section 3, Hazard Identification. Floors may be slippery. Use care to avoid falling.
Contain and isolate spill. Keep non-essential personnel from entering spill area. Use mop, absorbent, or wet vacuum to collect material for proper
disposal. Rinse area with water.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
HANDLING: Follow label use directions. Do not mix with other chemicals unless instructed by label directions. Avoid contact with eyes and
skin. Avoid breathing mist. Wash thoroughly after handling. Remove saturated clothing. Wash clothing and equipment before reuse.
STORAGE: Keep container closed when not in use. Store away from incompatible materials. (See Section 10, Stability and Reactivity).
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE)
EYE: Where eye contact is possible, wear safety glasses with side shields or chemical splash goggles (ANSI Z87.1 approved).
SKIN: Where skin contact is possible, chemical-resistant clothing (e.g., gloves) should be worn.
RESPIRATORY: No respiratory protection is required if ventilation is adequate and airborne concentrations are kept below exposure limits.
When exposure limits may be exceeded, use appropriate respiratory protection (NIOSH)/MSHA-approved) to prevent overexposure.
ENGINEERING CONTROLS: Good general room ventilation is expected to be adequate. If user operations generate vapor or mist, ventilation
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should be used to keep airborne concentrations below exposure limits.
EXPOSURE LIMITS:
INGREDIENT(S) OSHA PEL/STEL ACGIH TLV/STEL
Diethylene glycol monobutyl ether NA NA
Tripropylene glycol methyl ether NA NA
Linear primary alcohol ethoxylate NA NA
Alpha olefin sulfonate NA NA
Tall oil fatty acid NA NA
Triethanolamine NA 5 mg/m3
NA - Not Available
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
PHYSICAL STATE: Liquid
ODOR: Mild
APPEARANCE: Clear, Amber
pH: 6.7 to 7.5
PERCENT VOLATILE BY WEIGHT: 87
VAPOR PRESSURE: Not Available
VAPOR DENSITY: Not Available
BOILING POINT: Not Available
MELTING POINT: Not Available
SOLUBILITY IN WATER: Complete
EVAPORATION RATE: Not Available
SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 1.009
VISCOSITY: Water Thin
OCTANOL/WATER PARTITION COEFFICIENT: Not Available
ODOR THRESHOLD: Not Available
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
STABILITY (CONDITIONS TO AVOID): Stable.
POLYMERIZATION: Will not occur.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION: None known.
INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS: Oxidizers (e.g., bleach).
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
ACUTE DATA: No data is available for this product. The following data are available for product ingredients:
PRODUCT/INGREDIENT ORAL LD 50 (rat) DERMAL LD 50 (rabbit) INHALATION LC 50 (rat)
Diethylene glycol monobutyl ether 5660 - mg/kg 4120 - mg/kg Not Available
Tripropylene glycol methyl ether 3200 - mg/kg >2000 - mg/kg Not Available
Linear primary alcohol ethoxylate 2500 - 3200
>2000 - mg/kg Not Available
mg/kg
Alpha olefin sulfonate Not Available Not Available Not Available
Tall oil fatty acid 10000 - mg/kg Not Available Not Available
Triethanolamine 4000 - 9110
2000 - mg/kg Not Available
mg/kg
SENSITIZATION DATA: No data available.
CHRONIC DATA:
Prolonged overexposure to high concentrations of tripropylene glycol methyl ether by dermal absorption has caused kidney effects in
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laboratory animals. Prolonged overexposure to high concentrations of triethanolamine by ingestion and dermal absorption has caused minor
liver and kidney effects in laboratory animals.
REPRODUCTIVE/TERATOGENIC DATA: No data available.
CARCINOGENIC/MUTAGENIC DATA: Not listed as carcinogenic by NTP, IARC, or ACGIH or regulated as a carcinogen by OSHA.
SYNERGISTIC MATERIALS: No data available.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
This product is made with all biodegradable detergents. No other data available.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Disposal of this material should be in accordance with local, state or provincial and federal regulations. The unused product, as manufactured, is a
RCRA non-hazardous waste in accordance with 40 CFR 261. The product has not been evaluated by the Toxicity Characteristic Leachate
Procedure (TCLP). According to RCRA, it is the responsibility of the waste generator to ensure proper disposal.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
DOT/TDG HAZARDOUS MATERIAL DESCRIPTION: Not regulated
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Not meant to be all-inclusive---selected regulations represented.
UNITED STATES
SARA TITLE III (SUPERFUND AMENDMENTS AND REAUTHORIZATION ACT)
311/312 HAZARD CATEGORIES: Under 40 CFR 370.2, this product meets the following hazard categories: Immediate, Delayed.
313 REPORTABLE INGREDIENTS: Diethylene glycol monobutyl ether is subject to the reporting requirements of Section 313 of Title
III of the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 and 40 CFR Part 372 under the chemical category Glycol Ethers.
CERCLA (COMPREHENSIVE RESPONSE, COMPENSATION, AND LIABILITY ACT)
CERCLA REGULATORY: None of the ingredients in this product are reportable under CERCLA.
TSCA (TOXIC SUBSTANCE CONTROL ACT)
TSCA STATUS: This product complies with all TSCA inventory requirements.
MASSACHUSETTS, NEW JERSEY, PENNSYLVANIA RIGHT-TO-KNOW:
INGREDIENT(S) CAS NO. STATE LISTING
Water 7732-18-5 Not Listed
Diethylene glycol monobutyl ether 112-34-5 Not Listed
Tripropylene glycol methyl ether 25498-49-1 Not Listed
Linear primary alcohol ethoxylate 68131-39-5 Not Listed
Alpha olefin sulfonate 68439-57-6 Not Listed
Triethanolamine 102-71-6 MA, PA
NA - Not Applicable
CANADA
WHMIS (WORKPLACE HAZARDOUS MATERIALS INFORMATION SYSTEM): Class D-Division 2B, eye and skin irritant. This
product has been classified in accordance with the hazard criteria of the Canadian Controlled Products Regulations (CPR) and the MSDS
contains all the information required by the CPR.
16. OTHER INFORMATION
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NFPA CODES:
HMIS RATING
-2
HEALTH
0
0
FLAMMABILITY
1 0
0
REACTIVITY
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PERSONAL PROTECTION
APPROVED BY: EH&S/Regulatory Affairs
MSDS STATUS
Revision No: 2
Revision #: 2
This MSDS replaces the September 14, 2000 MSDS. Any changes in information are as follows:
In Section 1
Date Prepared
APPROVAL DATE: 08/25/2003
The information on this data sheet represents our current data and best opinion as to the proper use in handling of the product under normal
foreseeable conditions. Any use of this product which is not in conformance with this data sheet or product label, or which involves using the
product in combination with any other product or any other process is the responsibility of the user.
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