MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Hacco, Inc. In Case of Emergency, Call
110 Hopkins Drive 1-800-498-5743 (for medical emergencies)
Randolph, WI 53956 1-800-424-9300 (CHEMTREC)
(920) 326-2477
(Registration Office)
(920) 326-5141
(Manufacturing Location)
1. PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
Profilm?Disinfectant
Product Name:
EPA Signal Word: DANGER
Chemical Name: 2-Hydroxymethyl-2-nitro-1,3-propanediol (Tris-hydroxy-methyl-nitromethane)
Chemical Class: Disinfectant.
Canadian Drug Identification Number: 02245634 Section(s) Revised: All
2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
OSHA ACGIH NTP/IARC/OSHA Percentage
Material Other
PEL TLV Carcinogen By Weight
2-Hydroxymethyl-2-nitro-1,3-propanediol Not Established Not Established Not Established No 19.20
(CAS No. 126-11-4)
Alkyl (C12-67%, C14-25%, C16-7%, C8, C10, C18- Not Established Not Established Not Established No 3.08
1%) dimethyl benzyl ammonium chloride
(CAS No. 68391-01-5)
0.37 mg/m3 (TLV)
Formaldehyde 0.75 ppm (8-hr TWA) Not Established Yes 2.28
(CAS No. 50-00-0) 2.00 ppm (STEL) (IARC Group 1)
Inert Ingredients Not Established Not Established Not Established No 75.44
(non-hazardous)
Ingredients not precisely identified are proprietary or non-hazardous. Values are not product specifications.
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
DANGER: Primary Routes of Entry of Concern are Eye Contact, Skin Contact, and Inhalation
Hazardous Combustion Products
Formaldehyde and/or nitrogen oxides.
Physical Properties
Appearance: Pink Liquid.
Odor: Faint formaldehyde odor.
Unusual Fire, Explosion, and Reactivity Hazards
None known.
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Have the product container, label or product name, DIN number, and Material Safety Data Sheet with you when calling a
poison control center or doctor, or going for treatment. FOR A MEDICAL EMERGENCY INVOLVING THIS
PRODUCT CALL 1-800-498-5743.
Ingestion: Call a poison control center or doctor immediately for treatment advice. Induce vomiting. Do not give
anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
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Eye Contact: Hold eye open and rinse slowly and gently with water for 15-20 minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present,
after 5 minutes, then continue rinsing eye. Call a poison control center or doctor for treatment advice.
Skin Contact: Remove all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin immediately with plenty of water for 15-20 minutes. Call a
poison control center or doctor for further treatment advice.
Inhalation: Move person to fresh air. If person is not breathing, call 911 or an ambulance, and then give artificial
respiration, preferably mouth-to-mouth, if possible. Call a poison control center or doctor for further treatment
advice.
Medical Conditions Likely to be Aggravated by Exposure
None known.
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Fire and Explosion
Flash Point (Test Method): > 200癋 (aqueous mixture)
Flammable Limits (% in Air): Lower: % Not Available Upper: % Not Available
Autoignition Temperature: Not Available
Extinguishing Media: Dry chemical, carbon dioxide, alcohol foam, water spray or fog.
Hazardous Combustion Products:
Formaldehyde and/or nitrogen oxides.
Unusual Fire, Explosion, and Reactivity Hazards
None known.
In Case of Fire
Use water spray to cool containers exposed to fire. Remain upwind. Avoid breathing smoke. Wear self-contained breathing
apparatus and full protective gear. Avoid using heavy streams of water.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Emergency Action
Isolate spill or leak area immediately. Keep unauthorized personnel away. Stay upwind. Keep out of low areas. Ventilate
closed spaces before entering.
Do not touch or walk through spilled material. Wear appropriate personal protective equipment during cleanup.
Small Spills: Absorb with earth, sand or other non-combustible material and transfer to containers for later disposal.
Large Spills: Dike ahead of liquid spill for later disposal.
Do not discharge effluent containing this product into lakes, streams, ponds, estuaries, oceans or other waters unless in
accordance with the requirements of a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit and the permitting
authority has been notified in writing prior to discharge. Do not discharge effluent containing this product to sewer systems
without previously notifying the local sewage treatment plant authority. For guidance, contact your State Water Board or
Regional Office of the EPA.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling Procedures: Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid breathing vapors or mists of this product. Wash thoroughly
after handling. As with all chemicals, good industrial hygiene practices should be followed when handling this material.
Storage precautions: KEEP UPRIGHT WHILE MOVING AND IN STORAGE. KEEP FROM FREEZING. Store in
a safe manner in original container only. Do not store under conditions which might adversely affect the container or its
ability to function properly. Reduce stacking height where local conditions can affect package strength. Open container in a
well-ventilated area, avoid breathing vapour. Keep container tightly closed when not in use.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
Ventilation: Local ventilation is recommended to keep employee exposures below the Airborne Exposure Limits. Work in
well-ventilated areas.
Eye Contact: Chemical goggles or shielded safety glasses.
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Skin Contact: Wear protective clothing: long-sleeved shirts and pants, hat, rubber boots with socks. Wear chemical resistant
gloves (i.e. nitrile or butyl ?gloves must be chemically resistant to formaldehyde).
Inhalation: Wear a NIOSH approved respirator with a Formaldehyde cartridge if Airborne Exposure Limits are exceeded.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance: Pink liquid
Odor: Faint formaldehyde odor
Boiling Point: 220癋
Specific Gravity: 1.075 g/ml (water=1)
Bulk Density: 8.97 lbs/gallon
pH: approximately 7.5
Solubility in H20: Soluble
Vapor Pressure: Not Established
Percent Volatile: 83.14% (by volume)
Evaporation Rate: Not Established
Note: The physical data presented here are typical values based on material tested, but may vary from sample to sample.
Typical values should not be construed as a guaranteed analysis of any specific lot or as specification items.
10. STABILTY AND REACTIVITY
Stability: Stable under normal use and storage conditions.
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur.
Conditions to Avoid: Excessive heat will release formaldehyde and/or nitrogen oxides.
Materials to Avoid: Acids, bases, and oxidizing materials.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Formaldehyde.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Acute Toxicity/Irritation Studies (Finished Product)
Ingestion: Acute Oral (LD50 Rat): 8,000 mg/kg body weight
May cause stomach distress, nausea, or vomiting.
Dermal: Acute Dermal (LD50 Rabbit): > 2,000 mg/kg body weight
Inhalation: May cause respiratory tract irritation; probable mucosal damage.
Eye Contact: (Rabbit) Corrosive; causes irreversible eye damage.
Skin Contact: (Rabbit) Moderate Skin Irritation
Carcinogenicity
The component Formaldehyde is listed as a known carcinogen by NTP and IARC.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Do not discharge effluent containing this product directly to water. Do not contaminate water when disposing of equipment
wash water.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
1. Do not reuse empty container.
2. Rinse the emptied container thoroughly and add the rinsings to treatment site.
3. Follow provincial instructions for any required additional cleaning of the container prior to its disposal or reconditioning.
4. Dispose of the container in accordance with provincial requirements.
5. For information on the disposal of unused, unwanted product and the cleanup of spills contact the regional office of
Environment Canada.
6. For small spills, recover free liquid. Soak up residue with a solid absorbent such as dry clay. Sweep up spill, and put into
disposal container and dispose as per point 5.
DO NOT FLUSH INTO SURFACE STREAMS.
INFORM ENVIRONMENT CANADA AS IN POINT 5
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14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
DOT Classification
Not regulated when transporting quantities less than 4386 pounds by highway.
U.S. Surface Freight Classification
Deodorant or Disinfectant, NOI (NMFC 57100, SUB 3; CLASS: 60)
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
EPA SARA Title III Hazard Classification
Immediate Y Fire N Sudden Release of Pressure N
Delayed Y Reactive N
Section 313 Toxic Chemicals
Formaldehyde (CAS No. 50-00-0) 2.28%
California Proposition 65
This product contains Formaldehyde, a chemical known to the state of California to cause cancer.
Reportable Quantity (RQ) CERCLA/SARA 302/DOT
4386 pounds of the formulation, which contains 100 pounds of Formaldehyde.
RCRA Hazardous Waste Classification (40 CFR 261)
Not Listed
16. OTHER INFORMATION
NFPA Hazard Ratings HMIS Hazard Ratings 0 - Minimal
Health: 3 Health: 3 1 - Slight
Flammability: 1 Flammability: 1 2 - Moderate
Instability: 0 Reactivity: 0 3 - Serious
PPE: H 4 - Extreme
For Non-Emergency Questions About This Product Call:
1-800-621-8829
Neogen Corporation
Lexington, KY
December 7th, 2005
Original Issue Date:
February 14th, 2006
Revision Date:
December 7th, 2005
Replaces:
Profilm?is a registered trademark of Pharmacia and Upjohn Company
Used under license by Pfizer Canada, Inc.:
NOTICE TO USER
THIS PRODUCT IS TO BE USED ONLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE DIRECTIONS ON THIS LABEL.
NOTICE TO BUYER
SELLER'S GUARANTEE SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE TERMS SET OUT ON THE LABEL AND, SUBJECT THERETO, THE BUYER ASSUMES THE RISK
TO PERSONS OR PROPERTY ARISING FROM THE USE OR HANDLING OF THIS PRODUCT AND ACCEPTS THE PRODUCT ON THAT CONDITION.
REFER TO MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET (MSDS) FOR FURTHER INFORMATION.
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