MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
CROWBAR Ultra Stripper Date Prepared: 06/01/2001
Date Revised: 06/04/2001
1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Product Name/Use: CROWBAR Ultra Stripper
MANUFACTURER
Butcher Telephone Number: 800-225-9475
The Butcher Company
Emergency T elephone (24 hours): 800-228-5635
67 Forest Street
CHEMTREC (U.S./Can.): 800-424-9300
Marlborough, MA 01752-3012
CHEMTREC (Int'l): +1 703-527-3887
2. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
INGREDIENT(S) CAS NO. % BY WEIGHT
2-Butoxyethanol 111-76-2 25 ? 40
Ethanolamine 141-43-5 10 ? 25
Ethylene glycol phenyl ether 122-99-6 3 ? 5
Sodium hydroxide 1310-73-2 1 ? 3
Sodium xylene sulfonate 1300-72-7 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 E; Class D- Division 2B
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Clear, Colorless to Light Yellow Liquid. Solvent Odor. Causes Eye and Skin Burns. Harmful if
Swallowed. May be Harmful if Inhaled.
POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS (See Section 11 for Toxicological Information)
PRIMARY ROUTE(s) OF EXPOSURE: X Eye X Skin Contact X Skin Absorption
X Inhalation X Ingestion
EFFECTS OF ACUTE EXPOSURE
EYES:
Causes eye burns. Symptoms may include pain, tearing, redness, and eye injury.
SKIN:
Causes skin burns. Symptoms may include pain, redness, swelling, scarring, and skin damage. May be ab-
sorbed through the skin and may cause effects as described under Inhalation (see below).
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INHALATION:
May be harmful if inhaled. High concentrations of vapor or mist may cause nose, throat and respiratory tract irri-
tation. Symptoms may include coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath and a disagreeable metallic taste. High
concentrations of vapor or mist may also cause central nervous system effects including headache, dizziness
and nausea.
INGESTION:
Harmful if swallowed. May cause mouth, throat and stomach burns. Symptoms may include nausea, vomit-
ing, diarrhea, and severe stomach pain. May also cause central nervous system effects including headache,
dizziness and weakness.
EFFECTS OF CHRONIC EXPOSURE:
Prolonged inhalation of high concentrations of concentrated alkaline materials above exposure limits (See Section
8, Exposure Controls/Personal Protection) can cause respiratory tract injury.
MEDICAL CONDITIONS AGGRAVATED:
May aggravate pre-existing eye, skin and respiratory conditions.
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
EYES:
Immediately 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 immediate medical attention.
SKIN:
Immediately flush with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, then wash with soap and water. Immediately re-
move contaminated clothing. Get medical attention if irritation develops or persists. Thoroughly wash (or discard)
clothing before reuse. Destroy contaminated shoes.
INHALATION:
Remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give respiration; if breathing is difficult, give oxygen (by trained personnel
only). Get immediate medical attention.
INGESTION:
Do not induce vomiting. Rinse mouth out with water. 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: >200癋 93癈 TCC
FLAMMABLE LIMITS:
Not applicable.
AUTOIGNITION TEMPERATURE: Not applicable.
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EXTINGUISHING MEDIA:
This product is not flammable. As in any fire, MSHA/NIOSH approved self-contained breathing apparatus
(SCBA) and full protective gear should be worn.
HAZARDOUS COMBUSTION PRODUCTS:
Normal products of combustion (carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide) and nitrogen 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 slip-
pery. Use care to avoid falling. Ventilate spill area. Contain and isolate spill. Keep non-essential personnel from
entering spill area. Use mop and absorbent to collect material for proper disposal. Use non-metallic implements
for cleaning and collection. 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, skin and clothing. Avoid breathing vapor or mist. Wash thoroughly after handling. Immediately re-
move contaminated clothing. Wash clothing and equipment before reuse. Destroy contaminated shoes. Empty
containers retain residue and may be hazardous (See Section 14, Transport Information.).
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 chemical splash goggles (ANSI Z87.1-approved).
SKIN:
Where skin contact is possible, chemical-resistant gloves should be worn. When additional skin contact is pos-
sible, other protective equipment and clothing (e.g., footwear) may be needed. All contaminated clothing should
be removed immediately and cleaned (or discarded) before reuse.
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RESPIRATORY:
No respiratory protection is required if general room ventilation is adequate and airborne concentrations are kept
below exposure limits. When exposure limits are exceeded, use appropriate respiratory protection (NIOSH/MSHA)
to prevent overexposure.
ENGINEERING CONTROLS:
Good general room ventilation is expected to be adequate. Local exhaust ventilation (e.g., fans) may be necessary
when general ventilation does not keep airborne concentrations below exposure limits.
EXPOSURE LIMITS:
INGREDIENT(S) OSHA PEL/STEL ACGIH TLV/STEL
2-Butoxyethanol 25 ppm (120 mg/m3)/ 25 ppm (121 mg/m3)/
(Skin) (Skin)
Ethanolamine 3 ppm (8 mg/m3)/ 3 ppm (7.5 mg/m3)/
6 ppm (15 mg/m3) 6 ppm (15 mg/m3)
Ethylene glycol phenyl ether NA NA
Sodium hydroxide 2 mg/m3 /(Ceiling) 2 mg/m3 /(Ceiling)
Sodium xylene sulfonate NA NA
NA - Not Available
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
PHYSICAL STATE: Liquid
ODOR: Solvent
APPEARANCE: Clear, Colorless to Light Yellow
pH: 13.2 to 14.0
PERCENT VOLATILE BY WEIGHT 95 :
VAPOR PRESSURE: Not Determined
VAPOR DENSITY: Not Determined
BOILING POINT Not Determined
:
FREEZING/MELTING POINT Not Determined
:
SOLUBILITY IN WATER: Complete
EVAPORATION RATE: Not Determined
SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 1.03
VISCOSITY: Water Thin
OCTANOL/WATER PARTITION COEFFICIENT Not Determined
:
ODOR THRESHOLD: Not Determined
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
STABILITY (CONDITIONS TO AVOID):
Stable.
POLYMERIZATION:
Will not occur.
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HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION:
None known.
INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS:
Oxidizers (e.g., bleach), strong acids (e.g., hydrochloric acid), reactive metals (e.g., aluminum), and nitrosating
agents (e.g., sodium nitrite).
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
ACUTE DATA:
Based on testing of a similar product, this product may cause eye and skin burns. It is harmful if swallowed. It
is not considered to be toxic by skin absorption. Acute overexposure to high concentrations of 2-butoxyethanol
by skin absorption, ingestion and inhalation has caused blood, liver and kidney effects in laboratory animals.
The following additional data are available for product ingredients:
PRODUCT/INGREDIENT ORAL LD50 (rat) DERMAL LD50 (rabbit) INHALATION LC50 (rat)
2-Butoxyethanol 470 mg/kg 220 mg/kg 450 ppm (4-hr)
Ethanolamine 1720 mg/kg 1018 mg/kg Not Available
Ethylene glycol phenyl ether 1260 mg/kg 5000 mg/kg Not Available
Sodium hydroxide Not Available 1350 mg/kg Not Available
Sodium xylene sulfonate 650?000 mg/kg 3000 mg/kg Not Available
SENSITIZATION DATA:
No data available.
CHRONIC DATA:
Repeated inhalation of high concentrations of alkaline materials has been reported to cause impairment of
lung function with shortness of breath, chemical pneumonia and pulmonary edema. Prolonged overexposure
to high concentrations of 2-butoxyethanol by skin absorption, ingestion and inhalation has caused blood, liver
and kidney effects in laboratory animals. Prolonged overexposure to high concentrations of ethanolamine by
inhalation and ingestion has caused liver and kidney effects in laboratory animals. Prolonged overexposure to
high concentrations of ethylene glycol phenyl ether by ingestion has caused blood 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.
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SYNERGISTIC MATERIALS:
No data available.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
No data available.
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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 hazardous waste (Corrosive-D002) in accordance with 40 CFR
261. The product has not been evaluated by the T oxicity 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: Corrosive Liquid, N.O.S.
DOT/TDG TECHNICAL NAME: Sodium hydroxide, ethanolamine
DOT/TDG HAZARD CLASS: 8
UN ID No./P.I.N. No.: 1760
DOT/TDG PACKING GROUP: II
NAERG: 154
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: 2-Butoxyethanol and ethylene glycol phenyl ether are subject to the report-
ing 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: Not 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:
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INGREDIENT(S) CAS NO. STATE LISTING
Water 7732-18-5 Not Listed
2-Butoxyethanol 111-76-2 MA, NJ, PA
Ethanolamine 141-43-5 MA, NJ, PA
Ethylene glycol phenyl ether 122-99-6 Not Listed
Sodium hydroxide 1310-73-2 MA, NJ, PA
NA - Not Applicable
CANADA
WHMIS (WORKPLACE HAZARDOUS MATERIALS INFORMATION SYSTEM):
Class E- Corrosive material; Class D- Division 2B, chronic toxic effects. 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.
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16. OTHER INFORMATION
HMIS RATING NFPA RATING
FIRE
HEALTH * 3
FLAMMABILITY 0
0
REACTIVITY 0
3 0
HEALTH REACTIVITY
PERSONAL PROTECTION -
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SPECIAL
MSDS STATUS
Revision #: 6
This MSDS replaces the June 04, 2001 MSDS. Any changes in information are as follows:
In Section 9
(pH) (From) (pH) (To)
APPROVAL DATE: 06/04/2001
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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