Material Safety Data Sheet
Section 1: Product & Company Identification
MARYKATE?AluminexTM Hull & Bottom Cleaner
Product Name:
Product Number (s): MK3132, MK31128
Manufactured By:
CRC Industries, Inc. General Information (215) 674-4300
885 Louis Drive Technical Assistance (800) 521-3168
Warminster, PA 18974 Customer Service (800) 272-8963
www.crcindustries.com 24-Hr Emergency (CHEMTREC) (800) 424-9300
Section 2: Hazards Identification
Emergency Overview
Appearance & Odor: Thin clear liquid, mild acid odor
DANGER:
Corrosive to skin & eyes.
As defined by OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard, this product is hazardous.
Potential Health Effects:
May cause severe burns to eyes.
EYE:
May cause severe burns to skin.
SKIN:
May cause irritation or burns to mucous membranes and lungs.
INHALATION:
May cause severe chemical burns to gastrointestinal system. Effects may not be
INGESTION:
immediate.
Unknown
CHRONIC EFFECTS:
Unknown
TARGET ORGANS:
Medical Conditions Aggravated by Exposure:
May aggravate existing respiratory conditions.
See Section 11 for toxicology and carcinogenicity information on product ingredients.
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Product Name: MARYKATE?AluminexTM Hull and Bottom Cleaner
Product Number (s): MK3132, MK31128
Section 3: Composition/Information on Ingredients
COMPONENT CAS NUMBER % by Wt.
Hydrochloric acid 7647-01-0 4-6
Phosphoric acid 7664-38-2 4-6
Ammonium bifluoride 1341-49-7 1?
Ethoxylated nonylphenol 9016-45-9 1-5
Water 7732-18-5 80 - 95
Section 4: First Aid Measures
Immediately flush with plenty of water for 15 minutes. Get medical attention. Prompt action
Eye Contact:
may save sight.
Remove contaminated clothing and wash affected area with copious amounts of water. Call a
Skin Contact:
physician if irritation persists. Wash contaminated clothing prior to re-use.
Remove person to fresh air. Keep person calm. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If
Inhalation:
breathing is difficult give oxygen and call a physician.
Do not induce vomiting. Immediately give milk, egg white, antacid, gelatin, or, if none of these
Ingestion:
are available, give water. Get immediate medical attention.
None
Note to Physicians:
Section 5: Fire-Fighting Measures
Flammable Properties: As defined by OSHA, this product is nonflammable.
Flash Point: none Upper Explosive Limit: none
Autoignition Temperature: ND Lower Explosive Limit: none
This material will not burn. Use water, CO2 or dry chemical as appropriate for
Suitable Extinguishing Media:
surrounding fire.
Heated material may produce corrosive and irritating fumes.
Products of Combustion:
Firefighters should wear self-contained, NIOSH-approved breathing apparatus for
Protection of Fire-Fighters:
protection against suffocation and possible toxic decomposition products. Proper eye
and skin protection should be provided. Use water spray to keep fire-exposed
containers cool and to knock down vapors which may result from product
decomposition.
Section 6: Accidental Release Measures
Use personal protection recommended in Section 8.
Personal Precautions:
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Product Name: MARYKATE?AluminexTM Hull and Bottom Cleaner
Product Number (s): MK3132, MK31128
Take precautions to prevent contamination of ground and surface waters. Do not flush
Environmental Precautions:
undiluted product into sewers or storm drains.
Dike area to contain spill. Ventilate the area with fresh air. If in confined
Methods for Containment & Clean-up:
space or limited air circulation area, clean-up workers should wear
appropriate respiratory protection. Neutralize spilled material with sodium
bicarbonate (baking soda) or sodium carbonate (baking powder, soda ash).
Recover or absorb spilled material using an absorbent designed for chemical
spills. Place used absorbents into proper waste containers.
Section 7: Handling and Storage
Keep containers closed when not in use. Do not mix with other chemical products. Use
Handling Procedures:
appropriate personal protective equipment (see section 8) to prevent skin and eye contact.
Avoid breathing vapors.
Store in a cool dry area out of direct sunlight. Do not store near alkaline materials. Keep out
Storage Procedures:
of reach of children.
NA
Aerosol Storage Level:
Section 8: Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
Exposure Guidelines:
OSHA ACGIH OTHER
COMPONENT TWA STEL TWA STEL TWA SOURCE UNIT
Hydrochloric acid 5 (c) NE 2 (c) NE NE ppm
mg/m3
Phosphoric acid 1 3 (v) 1 3 NE
Ammonium bifluoride NE NE NE NE NE
Ethoxylated nonylphenol NE NE NE NE NE
Water NE NE NE NE NE
N.E. ?Not Established (c) ?ceiling (s) ?skin (v) ?vacated
Area should have ventilation to provide fresh air. Use local exhaust to prevent accumulation
Engineering Controls:
of vapors. Use mechanical means if necessary to maintain vapor levels below the exposure
guidelines. If working in a confined space, follow applicable OSHA regulations
None required for normal work where adequate ventilation is provided. Use a NIOSH-
Respiratory Protection:
approved cartridge respirator with acid gas cartridge if vapors exceed exposure limits. Use
a self-contained breathing apparatus in confined spaces and for emergencies.
For normal conditions, wear safety glasses. Where there is reasonable probability of liquid
Eye/face Protection:
contact, wear splash-proof goggles.
Use protective gloves such as latex or rubber. Also , use full protective clothing if there is
Skin Protection:
prolonged or repeated contact of liquid with skin.
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Product Name: MARYKATE?AluminexTM Hull and Bottom Cleaner
Product Number (s): MK3132, MK31128
Section 9: Physical and Chemical Properties
Liquid
Physical State:
Clear
Color:
Mild acid odor
Odor:
Specific Gravity: 1.055
Initial Boiling Point: 212 F
Freezing Point: ND
Vapor Pressure: 20 mm Hg
Vapor Density: > 1 (air = 1)
Evaporation Rate: < 1 (ether = 1)
completely soluble in water
Solubility:
2.0 ?2.5
pH:
0 0 0
Volatile Organic Compounds: lbs./gal:
wt %: g/L:
Section 10: Stability and Reactivity
Stable
Stability:
Elevated temperatures
Conditions to Avoid:
Will react with alkalines, reducing agents, and reducible organics.
Incompatible Materials:
Acid vapors are liberated when heated.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Hazardous polymerization will not occur.
Possibility of Hazardous Reactions:
Section 11: Toxicological Information
Long-term toxicological studies have not been conducted for this product. The following information is
available for components of this product.
ACUTE EFFECTS
Component Test Result Route Species
Phosphoric acid LD50 2730 mg/kg Dermal Rabbit
Hydrochloric acid LC50 3124 ppm/1H Inhalation Rat
Hydrochloric acid LD50 700 mg/kg Oral Rat
CHRONIC EFFECTS
Carcinogenicity:
Component Result
None listed
OSHA:
None listed
IARC:
None listed
NTP:
No information available
Mutagenicity:
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Product Name: MARYKATE?AluminexTM Hull and Bottom Cleaner
Product Number (s): MK3132, MK31128
Section 12: Ecological Information
Ecological studies have not been conducted for this product. The following information is available for
components of this product.
phosphoric acid ?96 Hr LC50 mosquito fish: 138 mg/L
Ecotoxicity:
hydrochloric acid ?48 Hr LC50 bluegill: 3.6 mg/L
No information available
Persistence / Degradability:
No information available
Bioaccumulation / Accumulation:
No information available
Mobility in Environment:
Section 13: Disposal Considerations
This product, as packaged, is not a hazardous waste. Mixtures of this product with other materials
Disposal:
should be tested to determine waste classification.
(See 40 CFR Part 261.20 ?261.33)
All disposal activities must comply with federal, state and local regulations. Local regulations may be more
stringent than state or national requirements.
Section 14: Transport Information
Proper shipping description:
Consumer Commodity, ORM-D
US DOT (ground): MK3132:
Corrosive liquid, toxic, N.O.S. (phosphoric acid, ammonium bifluoride), 8 (6.1),
MK31128:
UN2922, PG II
None
Special Provisions:
Section 15: Regulatory Information
U.S. Federal
Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA):
All ingredients are either listed on the TSCA inventory or are exempt.
Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA):
Reportable Quantities (RQ's) exist for the following ingredients: phosphoric acid (5000 lbs)
hydrochloric acid (5000 lbs)
ammonium bifluoride (100 lbs)
Spills or releases resulting in the loss of any ingredient at or above its RQ require immediate notification to the
National Response Center (800-424-8802) and to your Local Emergency Planning Committee.
Superfund Amendments Reauthorization Act (SARA) Title III:
Section 302 Extremely Hazardous Substances (EHS): none
No
Section 311/312 Hazard Categories: Fire Hazard
No
Reactive Hazard
No
Release of Pressure
Yes
Acute Health Hazard
No
Chronic Health Hazard
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Product Name: MARYKATE?AluminexTM Hull and Bottom Cleaner
Product Number (s): MK3132, MK31128
Section 313 Toxic Chemicals: This product contains the following substances subject to the reporting
requirements of Section 313 of Title III of the Superfund Amendments and
Reauthorization Act of 1986 and 40 CFR Part 372:
None
Clean Air Act:
Hydrochloric acid
Section 112 Hazardous Air Pollutants (HAPs):
Consumer Product Safety Act General Conformity Certification: This product was evaluated by CRC
Industries, Inc., and is certified to be in compliance with the provisions of the Consumer Product Safety Act,
the Federal Hazardous Substances Act and the Poison Prevention Packaging Act, as applicable. This product
was manufactured at the location listed in Section 1 of this MSDS. The date of manufacture is stamped on the
product container. No testing is required to certify compliance with the above-mentioned regulations.
State Regulations
California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act (Prop 65):
This product may contain the following chemicals known to the state of
California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm: NONE
State Right to Know:
7647-01-0, 7664-38-2, 1341-49-7
New Jersey:
7647-01-0, 7664-38-2, 1341-49-7
Pennsylvania:
7647-01-0, 7664-38-2, 1341-49-7
Massachusetts:
7647-01-0, 7664-38-2
Rhode Island :
None
Additional Regulatory Information:
Section 16: Other Information
NFPA: Health: 3 Flammability: 0 Reactivity: 0
HMIS: Health: 3 Flammability: 0 Reactivity: 0 PPE: B
Prepared By: Michelle Rudnick
CRC #: MK3132
Revision Date: 07/28/2009
Section 14: DOT Transport Information revised
Changes since last revision:
The information contained in this document applies to this specific material as supplied. It may not be valid for
this material if it is used in combination with any other materials. This information is accurate to the best of
CRC Industries' knowledge or obtained from sources believed by CRC to be accurate. Before using any
product, read all warnings and directions on the label.
CAS: Chemical Abstract Service NA: Not Applicable
ppm: Parts per Million ND: Not Determined
TCC: Tag Closed Cup NE: Not Established
PMCC: Pensky-Martens Closed Cup g/L: grams per Liter
PPE: Personal Protection Equipment lbs./gal: pounds per gallon
TWA: Time Weighted Average STEL: Short Term Exposure Limit
OSHA: Occupational Safety and Health Administration
ACGIH American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists
NIOSH National Institute of Occupational Safety & Health
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