MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
MACHINE CLEANER & DEGREASER
I. PRODUCT AND MANUFACTURER INFORMATION
Product name MACHINE CLEANER & DEGREASER
Chemical name CHEMICAL CLEANER AND DEGREASER
Synonyms NA
CAS number NE
Manufacturer Ashburn Chemical Technologies
2911 Rusk
Houston, TX 77003
Emergency phone number 713-425-3000
Date of last revision 12-23-02
II. HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS
HAZARDOUS % OSHA ACGIH CHEMICAL AND/OR
COMPONENT CAS Optional PEL TLV COMMON NAME(S)
NUMBER
Proprietary Quaternary Ammonium Proprietary NE NE
Compound
Proprietary Ethoxylated Alcohol Proprietary NE NE
Proprietary Diluent Proprietary NE NE
Ethylenediaminetraacetic Acid Tetra- (10378-23-1) NE NE
Sodium Salt
Pyrophosphate Tetrapotassium (7320-34-5) NE NE
Hexahydro-1,3,5,-tris(2-hydroxyethyl)-s- (4719-04-4) NE NE
triazine
III. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS
>212 癋
Boiling point @ 760 mm Hg
Vapor pressure at 20 癈 20
Vapor density (air = 1) >1
Solubility in water Complete
Appearance and color Green liquid, mild odor
Specific gravity (H2O = 1.0) 1.02
pH @10:1 10.35
Melting point NA
Evaporation rate (butyl acetate = 1) <1
IV. FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA
Combustible/Not combustible Not combustible
Flammable/Not flammable Not flammable
Pyrophoric/Not pyrophoric Not pyrophoric
Explosive/Not explosive Not explosive
Flash point (test method) None
Flammable limits (in Air % by volume) NA LEL: NA UEL: NA
Extinguishing media NA
Special fire-fighting procedures or equipment None
Unusual fire and explosion hazards None
V. REACTIVITY DATA
Material is stable/unstable Stable.
Conditions to avoid None Known
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Incompatibility (materials to avoid) Avoid contact with strong acids and alkalis, and Magnesium
Hazardous decomposition or by-products None known
Hazardous polymerization will/will not occur Will not occur.
VI. HEALTH HAZARD DATA
Note: data applies to the concentrate. Health hazard potential is reduced at use concentrations, if applicable.
Threshold limit value TLV for this product not established. Refer to the hazardous materials list
for TLV of individual ingredients.
Primary route(s) of entry Inhalation
Known Hazards Under 29 CFR 1910.1200
Mutagenic (genetic defects) NO
Reproductive NO
Systemic NO
Teratogenic (birth defects) NO
Carcinogen listed in:
NTP (National Toxicology Program) NO
IARC Monographs NO
OSHA NO
Signs and symptoms of exposure
Inhalation May cause headache or dizziness
Skin contact May cause skin irritation, dryness
Eye contact Contact with eyes will cause temporary eye irritation
Ingestion May cause nausea, diarrhea
Emergency first aid procedures
Inhalation Remove to fresh air. Consult a physician if symptoms persist.
Skin contact Wash off thoroughly with soap and water. Remove contaminated clothing
and launder before re-use. Consult a physician if irritation persists
Eye contact Flush with water for 15 minutes, seek medical attention.
Ingestion If swallowed, do not induce vomiting. Never give anything by mouth to an
unconscious person. Consult physician as soon as possible.
Medical conditions generally aggravated by None Known
exposure
Notes to physician Treatment of overexposure should be directed toward the control of
symptoms and the clinical condition.
VII. PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE HANDLING AND USE
Steps to take if released or spilled Contain spill. Use absorbent material. Sweep or mop up.
Waste disposal method Use approved treatment, transporters and disposal sites in accordance with
local, state and federal laws. Do not flush to storm or sanitary sewer.
Precautions for handling and storing Avoid prolonged or repeated skin contact. Do not get in eyes. Avoid
breathing oil mist. Store at room temperature out of direct sunlight, away
from heat. Protect from freezing. Keep container closed when not in use.
Hazard ratings NFPA HMIS
Health 1 1
Flammability 0 0
Reactivity 0 0
Personal protection
VIII. CONTROL MEASURES
Protective gloves (type and material) Not normally required under normal working conditions. Use chemical-
resistant gloves in situations of overexposure.
Eye protection Wear safety glasses or goggles if potential for eye contact exists.
Other protective clothing or equipment Not normally required.
Respiratory protection (specify type) Not needed under recommended conditions.
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Ventilation and conditions
Local Yes
Mechanical Recommended
Other None
Work/hygienic practices Do not wear contaminated clothing. Wash hands prior to eating, drinking,
smoking or use of restroom and when leaving work.
IX. ADDITIONAL REGULATORY INFORMATION
SARA hazard category (Section 311 and None
312 of the Superfund Amendment and
Reauthorization Act of 1986 (SARA Title
III)
Toxic chemical(s) subject to the supplier None
notification requirements of section 313 of
the Superfund Amendment and
Reauthorization Act of 1986 (SARA) and
the requirements of 40 CFR part 372
Ingredient(s) regulated under the Clean Air None
Act Section 112 hazardous air pollutants
and subject to all reporting requirements of
CERCLA (Superfund)
NA ?not applicable NR ?not reported ND ?not determined NE ?not established UN ?unknown
The information presented in this MSDS has been compiled from sources deemed reliable. This MSDS is presented in good
faith and believed to be accurate as of the effective date shown above. No warranty, expressed or implied, is given.
Regulatory requirements are subject to change and may differ from one location to another. It is the responsibility of the
buyer to insure compliance with federal, state, provincial and local laws and regulations.
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