ECOLAB ECOLAB CENTER -- LIME-A-WAY,12021 - SCALE REMOVING COMPOUND

MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

NSN: 6850009491397

Manufacturer's CAGE: 85884

Part No. Indicator: A

Part Number/Trade Name: LIME-A-WAY,12021

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                             General Information

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Item Name: SCALE REMOVING COMPOUND

Company's Name: ECOLAB INC ECOLAB CENTER

Company's Street: 370 WABASHA ST

Company's City: ST PAUL

Company's State: MN

Company's Country: US

Company's Zip Code: 55102

Company's Emerg Ph #: 612-293-2570/800-328-0026 (MEDICAL)

Company's Info Ph #: 612-293-2570/800-352-5326

Record No. For Safety Entry: 016

Tot Safety Entries This Stk#: 017

Status: SE

Date MSDS Prepared: 28OCT94

Safety Data Review Date: 26JUN95

Supply Item Manager: CX

MSDS Preparer's Name: UNKNOWN

MSDS Serial Number: BRGLJ

Specification Number: P-S-120

Spec Type, Grade, Class: TYPE II

Hazard Characteristic Code: C1

Unit Of Issue: BX

Unit Of Issue Container Qty: 4 X 1 GAL

Type Of Container: BOTTLES/BOX

Net Unit Weight: 40-43.3 LBS

NRC/State License Number: NOT RELEVANT

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                      Ingredients/Identity Information

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Proprietary: NO

Ingredient: PHOSPHORIC ACID (SARA 313) (CERCLA)

Ingredient Sequence Number: 01

Percent: 27

NIOSH (RTECS) Number: TB6300000

CAS Number: 7664-38-2

OSHA PEL: 1 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 1 MG/M3/3 STEL; 9495

Other Recommended Limit: NONE RECOMMENDED

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                      Physical/Chemical Characteristics

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Appearance And Odor: CLEAR, GREEN LIQUID - MILD ORGANIC ODOR

Boiling Point: 212F,100C

Melting Point: UNKNOWN

Vapor Pressure (MM Hg/70 F): UNKNOWN

Vapor Density (Air=1): UNKNOWN

Specific Gravity: 1.20 - 1.30

Decomposition Temperature: UNKNOWN

Evaporation Rate And Ref: UNKNOWN

Solubility In Water: COMPLETE

Viscosity: UNKNOWN

pH: 1- 1.5

Corrosion Rate (IPY): UNKNOWN

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                      Fire and Explosion Hazard Data

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Flash Point: NONE

Extinguishing Media: WATER SPRAY, CARBON DIOXIDE, FOAM OR DRY CHEMICAL FOR

SURROUNDING FIRE. USE WATER SPRAY TO COOL FIRE EXPOSED CONTAINERS.

Special Fire Fighting Proc: WEAR FIRE FIGHTING PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT SUCH

AS GLOVES, HOODS, SUITS, RUBBER BOOTS AND A NIOSH-APPROVED FULL-FACE SELF

CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS.

Unusual Fire And Expl Hazrds: CAN REACT WITH COMMON METALS TO LIBERATE

FLAMMABLE AND POTENTIALLY EXPLOSIVE HYDROGEN GAS. MAY FORM HAZARDOUS FUMES

SUCH AS PHOSPHORUS OXIDE.

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                               Reactivity Data

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Stability: YES

Cond To Avoid (Stability): STABLE UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS OF HANDLING.

Materials To Avoid: STRONG ALKALIES, SOME METALS, CHLORINATED DETEGENTS OR

SANITIZERS (WILL CAUSE HAZARDOUS VAPORS)

Hazardous Decomp Products: TOXIC FUMES OF PHOSPHORUS PENTOXIDE MAY BE

FORMED.

Hazardous Poly Occur: NO

Conditions To Avoid (Poly): NOT RELEVANT

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                            Health Hazard Data

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LD50-LC50 Mixture: LD50 (ORAL, RAT) IS UNKNOWN.

Route Of Entry - Inhalation: NO

Route Of Entry - Skin: NO

Route Of Entry - Ingestion: YES

Health Haz Acute And Chronic: TARGET ORGANS:EYES, SKIN, RESPIRATORY & GI

TRACTS. ACUTE- EYE CONTACT MAY CAUSE SEVERE IRRITATION & BURNS. MAY CAUSE

PERMANENT EYE DAMAGE. CORROSIVE TO SKIN. INHALING MIST/VAPORS MAY CAUSE

RESPIRATORY IRRITATION. INGESTION MAY CAUSE SEVERE IRRITATION & BURNS TO

THE MOUTH, THROAT & DIGESTIVE TRACT. CHRONIC- UNKNOWN.

Carcinogenicity - NTP: NO

Carcinogenicity - IARC: NO

Carcinogenicity - OSHA: NO

Explanation Carcinogenicity: NONE

Signs/Symptoms Of Overexp: SEVERE IRRITATION, BURNS, DIFFICULTY IN

BREATHING, PAIN, NAUSEA, VOMITING, COUGHING

Med Cond Aggravated By Exp: SKIN IRRITATION MAY BE AGGRAVATED IN PERSONS

WITH EXISTING SKIN LESIONS. MISTS MAY AGGRAVATE ACUTE OR CHRONIC ASTHMA OR

OTHER RESPIRATORY DISEASES.

IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. HOLD EYELIDS OPEN.

INHALED:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR & PROVIDE OXYGEN/CPR IF NEEDED. ORAL:RINSE

MOUTH AT ONCE; THEN DRINK 1 OR 2 GLASSES OF WATER/MILK. NEVER GIVE ANYTHING

BY MOUTH TO AN UNCONSCIOUS PERSON.

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                   Precautions for Safe Handling and Use

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Steps If Matl Released/Spill: WEAR PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENTS INCLUDING

RESPIRATOR FOR ACID MISTS. DIKE SPILL WITH SAND OR CLAY TO KEEP IT OUT OF

SEWER SYSTEM. NEUTRALIZE WITH SODA ASH. REQUIRES GOOD VENTILATION AS CO2 IS

PRODUCED. PLACE NEUTRALIZED SPILL IN DOT APPROVED CONTAINER.

Neutralizing Agent: SODA ASH

Waste Disposal Method: DISPOSAL SHOULD BE MADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL

APPLICABLE FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS. REPORTABLE

QUANTITY (RQ) IS 5000 LBS. NATIONAL RESPONSE CENTER PHONE #: 800-424-8802.

THIS MATERIAL IS A RCRA HAZARDOUS WASTE D002, CORROSIVE.

Precautions-Handling/Storing: STORE IN CLOSED CONTAINERS AWAY FROM HEAT &

INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS.

Other Precautions: WARNING! CORROSIVE. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. DO

NOT GET IN EYES, ON SKIN OR ON CLOTHING. AVOID BREATHING MISTS OR VAPORS.

WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING. DO NOT INGEST.

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                              Control Measures

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Respiratory Protection: USE A NIOSH-APPROVED RESPIRATOR FOR ACID MISTS

WHEN HANDLING SPILLS, LEAKS OR WHEN AIRBORNE CONCENTRATIONS EXCEED EXPOSURE

LIMITS.

Ventilation: PROVIDE SUFFICIENT GENERAL OR LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION TO

CONTROL INHALATION EXPOSURES BELOW OSHA'S PEL.

Protective Gloves: NEOPRENE OR RUBBER

Eye Protection: SAFETY GOGGLES & FACE SHIELD

Other Protective Equipment: EYE WASH STATION & EMERGENCY SHOWER SHOULD BE

IN CLOSE PROXIMITY. USE OF RUBBERIZED COVERALLS & RUBBER SHOES SUGGESTED.

Work Hygienic Practices: OBSERVE GOOD PERSONAL HYGIENE PRACTICES AND

RECOMMENDED PROCEDURES. DO NOT WEAR CONTAMINATED CLOTHING OR FOOTWEAR.

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                             Transportation Data

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Trans Data Review Date:   96045

DOT PSN Code: DOO

DOT Symbol: D

DOT Proper Shipping Name: COMPOUNDS, CLEANING LIQUID

DOT Class: 8

DOT ID Number: NA1760

DOT Pack Group: III

DOT Label: CORROSIVE

IMO PSN Code: ESH

IMO Proper Shipping Name: CORROSIVE LIQUID, N.O.S. o

IMO Regulations Page Number: 8147

IMO UN Number: 1760

IMO UN Class: 8

IMO Subsidiary Risk Label: -

IATA PSN Code: HKM

IATA UN ID Number: 1760

IATA Proper Shipping Name: CORROSIVE LIQUID, N.O.S. *

IATA UN Class: 8

IATA Label: CORROSIVE

AFI PSN Code: HBO

AFI Symbols: D

AFI Prop. Shipping Name: COMPOUNDS, CLEANING LIQUID

AFI Class: 8

AFI ID Number: NA1760

AFI Pack Group: III

AFI Special Prov: N37

AFI Basic Pac Ref: A12.3

N.O.S. Shipping Name: CONTAINS PHOSPHORIC ACID, 27%

Additional Trans Data: PSN FOR DOT/AFI IS PER SAMMS-CTDF; IMO/IATA IS BEST

GUESS BY DLA-HMIS STAFF-THEY DO NOT HAVE COMPOUND, CLEANING FOR A SHIPING

NAME. NOTE-THE % PHOSPHORIC ACID DOES MEET WHAT SAMMS-CTDF SATES IS

SUPPOSED TO BE IN PRODUCT (30-50%)..

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                               Disposal Data

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                                Label Data

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Label Required: YES

Technical Review Date: 26JUN95

MFR Label Number: NOT RELEVANT

Label Status: F

Common Name: LIME-A-WAY,12021

Signal Word: DANGER!

Acute Health Hazard-Severe: X

Contact Hazard-Severe: X

Fire Hazard-None: X

Reactivity Hazard-Slight: X

Special Hazard Precautions: TARGET ORGANS:EYES, SKIN, RESPIRATORY & GI

TRACTS. ACUTE- EYE CONTACT MAY CAUSE SEVERE IRRITATION & BURNS. MAY CAUSE

PERMANENT DAMAGE. CORROSIVE TO SKIN. INHALING MIST/VAPORS MAY CAUSE

RESPIRATORY IRRITATION. INGESTION MAY CAUSE SEVERE IRRITATION & BURNS.

CHRONIC- UNKNOWN. STORE AWAY FROM INCOMPATIBLES. TRANSFER SPILL TO

CONTAINER FOR DISPOSAL. FIRST AID- GET MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY. EYE/

SKIN:IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. HOLD EYELIDS

RINSE MOUTH AT ONCE. DRINK 1-2 GLASSES OF WATER/MILK. NEVER GIVE ANYTHING

BY MOUTH TO AN UNCONSCIOUS PERSON.

Protect Eye: Y

Protect Skin: Y

Protect Respiratory: Y

Label Name: ECOLAB INC ECOLAB CENTER

Label Street: 370 WABASHA ST

Label City: ST PAUL

Label State: MN

Label Zip Code: 55102

Label Country: US

Label Emergency Number: 612-293-2570/800-328-0026 (MEDICAL)