MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
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BIRCHWOOD CASEY?br>
DATE REVISED: 6/1/07
SAFE PREP SURFACE CONDITIONER
REVISION MSDS NO. 6000-04
1. CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
PRODUCT NAME: SAFE PREP SURFACE CONDITIONER
PRODUCT PART NUMBERS: 600051, 600058
MANUFACTURED BY: BIRCHWOOD LABORATORIES, INCORPORATED
7900 Fuller Road
Eden Prairie, MN 55344 USA
Product Information Telephone Number: (952) 937-7900 (8:00-4:00pm CST)
Fax Number: (952) 937-7979
www.birchwoodcasey.com
24 HOUR TRANSPORTATION EMERGENCY NUMBER: CHEMTREC 800-424-9300 U.S. & CANADA
703-527-3887 INTERNATIONAL (Collect)
24 HOUR POISON CONTROL EMERGENCY NUMBER: 866-291-7152 U.S. & CANADA
2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW: DANGER! Corrosive. May be harmful if inhaled. May be harmful or fatal if swallowed.
Causes severe burns to eyes and skin.
APPEARANCE/ODOR: Clear green liquid, odorless.
EYE CONTACT: Severe or permanent eye damage.
SKIN CONTACT: Severe irritation and possible burns.
INGESTION: Severe burns of mouth, throat and stomach. Possible symptoms include nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain. May
cause damage to kidneys, resulting in blood in urine.
INHALATION: If sprayed, severe irritation of respiratory tract and mucous membranes; coughing, difficulty breathing.
3. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Weight OSHA PEL* OSHA PEL ACGIH TLV
Description CAS # ACGIH TLV
% TWA STEL/C TWA STEL/C
1 mg/m3 1 mg/m3 2 mg/m3-STEL
Oxalic Acid 144-62-7 < 15 NE
Water 7332-18-5 > 85 NE NE NE NE
TWA ?Time-weighted Average STEL ?Short-term exposure limit C ?Ceiling
(skin) ?skin designation means that harmful amounts may be absorbed through the skin
* Certain States enforce PELs that were in place in 1989, but were later removed by the U.S. Supreme Court. Check with
your State OSHA to determine which PEL is enforced in your State.
NE = not established NA = not applicable NDA = no data available
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
EYE CONTACT: Flush immediately with clean water. Continue for at least 15 minutes. Seek immediate medical attention.
SKIN CONTACT: Remove contaminated clothing to avoid prolonged contact. Wash affected areas with water. Seek medical
attention if irritation develops.
INGESTION: If victim is conscious, administer 1 or 2 glasses of milk, and contact poison control center or physician
immediately. DO NOT induce vomiting.
INHALATION: Remove from exposure. Seek medical attention if necessary if breathing is difficult.
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SAFE PREP SURFACE CONDITIONER
REVISION MSDS NO. 6000-04
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
FLAMMABLE PROPERTIES
FLASHPOINT: None METHOD USED: NA
FLAMMABLE LIMITS: LFL: NA UFL: NA
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Water spray, dry chemical, alcohol foam, or carbon dioxide.
FIRE & EXPLOSION HAZARDS: NDA
SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES: Firefighters should wear approved SCBA and full turn-out gear.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
STEPS TO BE TAKEN IN CASE MATERIAL IS RELEASED OR SPILLED: Wear recommended protective equipment.
Recover as much free liquid as possible and collect in acid-resistant container. Use absorbent to pick up residue. Avoid
discharging liquid directly into a sewer or surface waters.
Review current local, state and federal laws, codes, statutes, and regulations to determine appropriate agencies to be notified,
and the conditions under which they are to be notified. (See Section 13 for waste disposal comments).
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
HANDLING: Avoid breathing mists or spray. Avoid eye and skin contact. Wear protective equipment when handling
product. Keep out of the reach of children.
STORAGE: Store in cool, dry area. Store in acid-resistant containers. Keep containers covered when not in use. Avoid
storing with incompatible materials (refer to Section 10).
8. EXPOSURE CONTROL / PERSONAL PROTECTION
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: Use a NIOSH approved respirator (Half or full-face organic vapor/N95 cartridge type) if any
of the occupational exposure limits in Section 3 may be exceeded.
EYE PROTECTION: goggles, face shield
PROTECTIVE GLOVES: butyl rubber
BODY PROTECTION: butyl rubber apron, as needed
VENTILATION: Use general/dilution or local exhaust ventilation as needed to ensure that occupational exposure limits are not
exceeded.
OTHER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: Eyewash and emergency shower
NOTE: All PPE should be selected on the basis of an exposure assessment performed by a competent person.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
SPECIFIC GRAVITY: (Water = 1): 1.046
BOILING POINT: > 212癋
VAPOR PRESSURE: NDA VOLATILE BY VOLUME: NA
VAPOR DENSITY: (Air = 1): NA EVAPORATION RATE: (Ethyl Ether = 1): > 1
SOLUBILITY IN WATER: Complete pH: < 1
APPEARANCE: Clear green liquid ODOR: odorless
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SAFE PREP SURFACE CONDITIONER
REVISION MSDS NO. 6000-04
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
STABILITY: Stable.
CONDITIONS TO AVOID: NDA
INCOMPATIBILITY (materials to avoid): Cyanides, strong oxidizers, furfuryl alcohol, most metals, sodium hypochlorite
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: Thermal decomposition may produce oxides of carbon, formic acid
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Will not occur.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
There is no product based toxicological information for this product. Toxicology information is provided based on individual
ingredients.
LD50, oral, rat: 375 mg/kg
TARGET ORGANS: Eyes, skin, lungs (corrosive), kidneys.
Medical conditions that may be aggravated by exposure: Pre-existing skin, eye, respiratory or kidney disorders.
Carcinogenicity: IARC: None NTP: None OSHA: None
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
ECOTOXICITY: NDA
ENVIRONMENTAL FATE: NDA
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
This product exhibits the characteristic of corrosivity (EPA Hazardous Waste Number D0002). Review current local, state
and federal laws, codes, statutes and regulations to determine current status and appropriate disposal method for the
ingredients listed in Section 2. Any disposal practice must be in compliance with local, state, and federal laws and
regulations. Contact the appropriate agency for specific information. Treatment, transport, storage and disposal of hazardous
waste must be dealt with by a licensed facility or waste hauler.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
D.O.T. HAZARDOUS MATERIALS DESCRIPTION AND PROPER SHIPPING NAME:
Corrosive Liquid, Acidic, Organic, N.O.S. (Oxalic Acid) 8 / UN3265 / P.G. III Exceptions: 49CFR 173.154
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REVISION MSDS NO. 6000-04
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
TSCA (TOXIC SUBSTANCES CONTROL ACT): the materials in this product are listed on the TSCA Inventory.
CERCLA (Comprehensive Response compensation and Liability Act, 40 CFR 117, 302: Reportable Quantity = 5,000 lb.
SARA TITLE III (Superfund Amendments and Authorization Act):
Section 311/312:
Immediate Health Effects: Yes
Delayed Health Effects: Yes
Fire Hazard: No
Sudden Release of Pressure Hazard: No
Reactivity Hazard: No
Section 313 Reportable Ingredients: None
STATE "RIGHT-TO-KNOW": This product may contain components cited on certain state lists. Consult with your
individual State regarding this product's components.
16. OTHER INFORMATION
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA): Health: 3 Flammability: 0 Reactivity: 0
The data here is for hazard communication to our employees, our customers and their employees, and authorized regulatory agencies. For
the intended purpose, this MSDS (Material Safety data Sheet) may be duplicated or the data transcribed to an alternative form.
NOTE: The information contained herein is provided in good faith and is believed to be correct as of the date hereof. However,
Birchwood Laboratories, Inc. makes no representation as to the comprehensiveness or accuracy of the information. It is expected that
individuals receiving the information will exercise their independent judgment in determining its appropriateness for a particular period.
Accordingly, Birchwood Laboratories, Inc. will not be responsible for damages of any kind resulting from the use of or reliance upon such
information. NO REPRESENTATIONS, OR WARRANTIES, EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, OF MERCHANTABILITY,
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR ANY OTHER NATURE ARE MADE HEREUNDER TO WHICH THE
INFORMATION REFERS. The responsibility to provide a safe workplace remains with the user. The user should consider the health
hazards and safety information contained herein as a guide and should take those precautions required in an individual operation to instruct
employees and develop work practice procedures for a safe work environment.
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