APPEARANCE
Liquid
Physical state
Yellow
Color
Mild
Odor
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EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
WARNING!
CAUSES EYE AND SKIN IRRITATION.
MAY BE HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED.
SEE SECTION 7 OF THE MSDS FOR INFORMATION ON TRACE 1,4-DIOXANE CONTENT.
POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS
Swallowing
Acute effects
May be harmful if swallowed.
Skin absorption
Acute effects
Harmful effects are not expected from short periods of contact.
Inhalation
Acute effects
Short-term harmful health effects are not expected from vapor generated at ambient temperature.
Skin contact
Acute effects
Causes irritation.
Eye contact
Acute effects
Causes moderate to severe irritation.
POTENTIAL ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS
This product is expected to be moderately toxic to aquatic organisms.
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Swallowing
Obtain medical attention immediately.=
Skin
Immediately flush skin thoroughly with water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and
shoes.=Obtain medical attention if irritation persists.=
Inhalation
Remove to fresh air.=Obtain medical attention if symptoms persist.=
Eye contact
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Immediately flush eyes with water and continue washing for at least 15 minutes.=Obtain medical attention.=
5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
> 94 癈 (> 200 癋)
Flash point:
Special protective equipment for firefighters
Use self-contained breathing apparatus when fighting fires in enclosed areas.
Extinguishing media
Suitable: Extinguish with:
- water fog
- dry chemical
- CO2
- alcohol resistant foam
- water spray
Unsuitable: None.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal precautions
Wear suitable protective equipment.=
Environmental precautions
Avoid runoff to sewers or waterways.=Product is dispersible in water.=May be harmful to aquatic life.=
Methods for cleaning up
Absorb on inert material such as sand, earth, vermiculite.
Product is soluble in water.
Contain or minimize dispersion and collect if possible.
If not possible disperse residue to reduce aquatic harm.
Report per regulatory requirements.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
HANDLING
Handling precautions
Do not get in eyes, on skin, on clothing. Keep drums tightly closed to prevent contamination. Wear recommended
personal protection equipment. Never use pressure to empty drums.
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Other precautions
This product contains trace amounts of 1,4-dioxane, a condition which creates the potential for human exposure. If
this product is handled according to the recommendations in this MSDS, the presence of these trace amounts is not
expected to result in any short term or long term hazard.
STORAGE
Storage requirementsStorage requirements
Causes eye irritation. Store at ambient temperature.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
PERSONAL PROTECTION
Respiratory protection
None expected to be needed. A respirator approved for dust/fume or mist protection is recommended for mists,
sprays or aerosols.
Hand protection / protective gloves
Neoprene
Eye protection
Splash-proof goggles
Skin protection
Rubber or plastic apron
Industrial hygiene measures
Remove contaminated clothing and clean it.
ENGINEERING CONTROLS
Ventilation
General (mechanical) room ventilation is expected to be satisfactory for normal handling.
EXPOSURE LIMITS
Component Type Value Remark
Phosphoric acid TWA, OSHA 1.0 mg/m3
STEL, OSHA 3.0 mg/m3
TWA, ACGIH 1.0 mg/m3
STEL, ACGIH 3.0 mg/m3
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9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
APPEARANCE
Liquid
Physical state
Yellow
Color
Mild
Odor
OTHER PROPERTIES
Decomposes
Boiling point
4 癈 at STP unless specified below.
Melting point
2-3
pH
Concentration:=
50 g/l
Density 1.05 g/cm3=at=20 癈
Negligible
Vapor pressure
Non Volatile
Vapor density (air=1)
Soluble
Solubility in water
> 94 癈 (> 200 癋)
Flash point
Method:=Pensky-Martens closed cup ASTM D 93
0 %(m)
Percent volatiles
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stability: Stable.
Stability - Conditions to avoid
Stable under normal conditions.
Incompatible materials
Strong oxidizing agents.
Hazardous combustion products
Carbon monoxide.
Carbon dioxide.
Oxides of phosphorous.
Hazardous polymerization: Will not occur.
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11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
SKIN CONTACT
Test results
Skin irritation: Species:=Rabbit
Result:=Mild to moderate erythema and edema
Classification:=Irritant
CARCINOGENICITY
Assessment
1,4-Dioxane is classified by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) as Group 2B - "human
inadequate evidence, animal sufficient evidence"; by the National Toxicology Program (NTP) as "reasonably
anticipated to be a human carcinogen" and by the American Conference of Government Industrial Hygienists
(ACGIH) as an "animal carcinogen".=
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
This product is expected to be moderately toxic to aquatic organisms.=
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
It is our opinion this product is not a RCRA hazardous waste. It is the generator's responsibility
General:
to make their own determination as to the RCRA status of waste they generate. We have not
performed a Toxicity Characteristic Leachate Procedure (TCLP) on this product.=Incinerate in a
furnace where permitted under appropriate Federal, State, and local regulations.=
Non-cleaned packages
Dispose of washing solution in the same way as product.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
DOT Classification
This product is not regulated by DOT.
CLEANING, SCOURING & WASHING COMPOUND, LIQUID OR POWDER
Freight description road:
IMDG Classification
This product is not regulated by IMDG.
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ICAO Classification
This product is not regulated by ICAO.
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA) requires
notification of the National Response Center of release of quantities of hazardous substances equal to or
greater than the reportable quantities (RQ's) in 40CFR302.4.
Components present in this product at a level which could require reporting under the statute are:
Chemical name CAS# Max weight %
Phosphoric acid RQ 5000 pounds 7664-38-2 2.00
for phosphoric
acid
Dioxane RQ 100 pounds 123-91-1 < 0.10
for 1,4-dioxane
Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 (SARA) Title III requires emergency planning
based on Threshold Planning Quantities (TPQ's) and release reporting based on Reportable Quantities (RQ's)
in 40CFR355 (used for SARA 302 and 304).
Components present in this product at a level which could require reporting under the statute are:
None.
Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 (SARA) Title III requires submission of annual
reports of release of toxic chemicals that appear in 40CFR372 (for SARA 313). This information must be
included in MSDS's that are copied and distributed for this material.
Components present in this product at a level which could require reporting under the statute are:
Chemical name CAS# Max weight %
Glycol ether - < 3.50
Pennsylvania Right-To-Know Hazardous Substance List--Hazardous Substances and Special Hazardous
Substances on the list must be identified when present in products.
Components present in this product at a level which could require reporting under the statute are:
Chemical name CAS# Max weight %
Phosphoric acid 7664-38-2
Glycol ether -
New Jersey Worker and Community Right-To-Know Act (Labeling Requirements)
Chemical name CAS# New Jersey TS Number
Trade secret
Surfactant blend Trade secret 136411-5106P, 136411-
5135P
Immediate Health Hazard
EPA Hazard Categories (SARA 311, 312):
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CHEMICAL INVENTORY
United States: The ingredients of this product are on the TSCA inventory.
16. OTHER INFORMATION
RECOMMENDED USES AND RESTRICTIONS
Please consult the product and/or application information bulletins for this product.=
STP Standard temperature and pressure
W/W Weight/Weight
0 (HMIS) Minimal hazard
1 (HMIS) Slight hazard
2 (HMIS) Moderate hazard
3 (HMIS) Serious hazard
4 (HMIS) Severe hazard
X (HMIS) Personal protection rating to be supplied by user depending on use conditions
The opinions expressed herein are those of qualified experts within Akzo Nobel. We believe that the information
contained herein is current as of the date of this Safety Data Sheet. Since the use of this information and of these
opinions and the conditions of use of this product are not within the control of Akzo Nobel, it is the user's obligation
to determine the conditions of safe use of the products.