MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

Product Name : Esma-MetalWash E205               Date Issued : December 15. 2003



                  SECTION 1 : PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION



Product Name: Esma-MetalWash E205                          Chemical Synonym : c242

Formula : Multi-component mixture                          Chemical Family: Detergent blend



Supplier: ESMA Incorporated 450 Taft Dr. South Holland, IL 60473

Emergency Telephone: (708) 331-1855



             SECTION 2 : COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

                                                                                               ACGIH TLV (mg/m3)

Hazardous lngredient(s)                                            CAS #             % (w/w)      TWA     STEL

Diethylene glycol n-butyl ether                                    112-34-5          < 10.0           -      -

Propylene Glycol                                                   57-55-6           < 5.0            -      -

Triethanolamine                                                    102-71-6          < 5.0            5      -

Sodium Tripolyphosphate                                            7758-29-4         < 5.0            -      -



Unlisted components are considered non-hazardous as per 29CFR1910.1200g2C. See section 15 for specific state right-to-know

information if applicable.



                                  SECTION 3 : HAZARD IDENTIFICATION



Emergency Overview : Solutions and powders are severe eye irritants, and prolonged or repeated contact may

cause skin irritation. Dusts and mists are irritating to the skin, mucous membranes, and upper respiratory tract. Read

the entire MSDS for a more thorough evaluation of the hazards.

POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS: Acute: May causes severe irritation to the eyes. Dusts and mists are irritating

to the skin, mucous membranes, and upper respiratory tract.

Chronic: May cause irritation of the skin, respiratory airways, mucous membranes and eyes.

Inhalation: No test data found for this product.

Skin Contact: No test data found for this product.

Eye Contact: No test data found for this product.

Ingestion: No test data found for this product.



                                    SECTION 4 : FIRST AID MEASURES



Eye Contact: Immediately flush contacted area repeatedly with water for at least 15 minutes, holding eyelids open.

Contact a physician for treatment.

Skin Contact: Immediately flush contacted area repeatedly with water for at least 15 minutes. If irritation persists,

contact a physician for treatment. Clean contaminated clothing before reuse.

Inhalation. Inhalation is not an expected route of exposure. If respiratory irritation or distress occurs, remove victim

to fresh air. If irritation persists, seek medical attention.

Ingestion: Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. If swallowed, do not induce vomiting. Give 1-2

glasses of water to drink, if conscious and alert.

Notes to physician : treat symptomatically. No specific antidote available. Consideration should be given to the

possibility that overexposure to materials other than this product may have occurred.



                                  SECTION 5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES



Flash Point : None Method Used: N/A              Flammable Limits: LEL =N/A UEL =N/A

Extinguishing Media. None required.



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Fire Fighting Procedures: Use caution when fighting any fire. Adequate respiratory protection is essential.

Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards: None known.



                         SECTION 6 : ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES



Steps to be taken in case material is released or spilled:

Small Spill: Absorb with suitable absorbent such as sand or vermiculite.

Large Spill: Stop leak at source and contain spill with dike made of inert material such as sand or diatomaceous

earth. Pump material to suitable container for possible reuse.

Solid spill: Sweep up and return to container.



                                SECTION 7 : HANDLING AND STORAGE



Handling: Avoid breathing vapors and mists. Avoid direct or prolonged contact with skin and eyes. In cold weather,

liquids may stratify and freeze. This does not damage the product. If freezing occurs, thaw and remix before using.

Frozen material may be thawed in a warm room. Avoid localized overheating. Vent drums while heating. Mix

thoroughly to assure homogeneity. Handle with care. Wash thoroughly after handling.

Storage Requirements: Keep container closed. Store in an area that is dry and well-ventilated, away from

incompatible materials (see section 10). For Industrial and commercial use only!



             SECTION 8 : EXPOSURE CONTROLS I PERSONAL PROTECTION



Respiratory Protection. None required.

Ventilation I Local Exhaust : General room ventilation.

Ventilation / Mechanical Recommendations: None required.

Skin Protection: Vinyl or rubber protective gloves.

Eye Protection: Goggles or face shield.

Other Protective Equipment: Vinyl apron (optional).

Exposure Guidelines: See section 2 for ACGIH recommendations for each hazardous ingredient.



                     SECTION 9: PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES



Appearance/Odor: Clear liquid, Odor mild solvent.

Water Solubility: Complete                                                              pH (I %): 9.0 - 1 0.0

Specific Gravity: 1.04              Boiling Point ('F): 212+                            Evaporation Rate(water=l): 1

% volatile: N/A                     Vapor Density(air=l): N/A                           Vapor Pressure(mmHg): N/A



                             SECTION 10: STABILITY AND REACTIVITY



Hazardous Decomposition Products: None. Chemical Stability: Stable.

Conditions to Avoid: Avoid contact with hot solutions, splashing solutions, prolonged skin contact.

Incompatibility with other Substances: Acids, oxidizers

Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur.



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                             SECTION 11 : TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION



Toxicological Data: Toxicological studies were not performed on the blended product, although it is considered to be a severe

eye irritant, and moderately irritating to the skin.



Toxicological Data ( as Diethylene glycol n-butyl ether) :

Skin : LD50 (rabbits) = 4000 mg/kg

Ingestion : oral LD50 (rats) = 5660 mg/kg



Toxicological Data (as Propylene Glycol):

Skin: LD50 (rabbits)= >I 0,000 mg/kg

Ingestion : oral LD50 (rats) = 20,000 - 34,000 mg/kg



Toxicological Data (as Triethanolamine) :

Oral LD50 (rat) : believed to be > 2.00 - 5.00 g/kg, slightly toxic Inhalation : believed to be practically non-toxic.

Dermal LD50(rabbit) : believed to be > 2.00 g/kg, practically non-toxic.

Irritation Index, estimation of Irritation (species):

          Skin (Draize) believed to be > 0.500 - 3.00/8.0 (rabbit) slightly irritating

          Eyes (Draize) believed to be 25.00 - 50.0011 10 (rabbit) moderately irritating Sensitization : Not determined



Toxicological Data ( as Sodium Tripolyphosphate ) :

Acute Dermal LD50: Not available

Oral LD50 (rat) = 41 00 mg/kg

Inhalation LC50: Not available



Carcinogenicity: This product does not contain any materials considered to be carcinogenous according to OSHA, NTP, IARC,

or ACGIH.



                                 SECTION 12 : ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION



Exotoxicological Information: No data found for this product.

Environmental Effects: No data found for this product.

Persistence and Degradation: No data found for this product.



Exotoxicological Information (as Diethylene glycol n-butyl ether) :

Movement & Partitioning : Bioconcentration potential is low (BCF < 100 or Log Pow < 3). Log octanol/water partition coefficient (log Pow) is

0.56. Potential for mobility in soil is high (Koc between 50 and 150). Log soil organic carbon partition coefficient (log Koc) is estimated to be

1.52E-9 atm.m3/mol.

Degradation & Persistence : Biodegradation under aerobic static laboratory conditions is high (BOD20 or BOD28/ThOD greater than 40%).

Degradation is expected in the atmospheric environment within minutes to hours. Biochemical oxygen demand : 5 day = 0.05 p/p; 10 day = 0.39

p/p; 20 day = 1.08 p/p. THOD (theoretical Oxygen Demand) is calculated to be 2.17 p/p. Biodegradation rate may increase in soil and/or water

with acclimation.

Ecotoxicity : Material is practically non-toxic to aquatic organisms on an acute basis (LC50 > 100 mg/[ in most sensitive species).



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Environmental Fate (as Propylene Glycol) :

Movement and Partitioning : Bioconcentration potential is low (BCF < 100 or Log Pow < 3). Log octanol/water partition

coefficient (log Pow) = -0.92. Henry's Law Constant (H) = 1.2E-8 atm. m3/mole.

Degradation and Persistence : Biodegradation under aerobic static laboratory conditions is high (BOD20 or BOD28/ThOD >

40%). Biodegradation is expected to be achievable in a secondary wastewater treatment plant. 5-day biochemical oxygen demand

(BOD20) = 1. 1 6 p/p. 20-day biochemical oxygen demand (BOD20) = 1.45 plp. Theoretical oxygen demand (THOD) is

calculated to be 1.68 p/p. Inhibitory concentration (IC50) in OCED Activated Sludge Respiration Inhibition Test (OCED Test

No. 209) > l gm/L. Degradation is expected in the atmospheric environment within minutes to hours.

Ecotoxcity : Material is practically non-toxic to aquatic organisms on an acute basis (LC50 > 100 mg/L in most sensitive

species):

Acute LC50 (fathead minnow) = 46500 - 54900 mg/L.

Acute LC50 (guppy)= > 1 0000 mg/L

Acute LC50 (water flea) = 4850 - 34400 mg/L Acute LC50 (rainbow trout) = 44 mg/L



Exotaxicological Information (as Triethanolamine):

Aquatic Toxicity : Triethanolamine is expected to have low toxicity to aquatic species.

Mobility : Triethanolamine is not expected to selectively partition and absorb to soil or sediments.

Persistence and Biodegradability : Triethanolamine is readily biodegradable and is not expected to persist in the environment.

Potential to Bioaccumulate : Triethanolamine is not expected to bioaccumulate.

Remarks: None.



Ecological Information (as Sodium Tripolyphosphate) : No data.



                                 SECTION 13: DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS



Waste Disposal Method: Neutralize spent solutions to an acceptable pH level. Allow oils to separate and decant if possible. Detergent portion is

100% biodegradable. This product contains Glycol Ethers. Do not dump into any sewers, on the ground, or into any body of water. All disposal

practices must be in compliance with all Federal, State/Provincial, and local laws and regulations. Regulations may vary in different locations.

Waste characterizations and compliance with applicable laws are the responsibility solely of the waste generator.

Is the unused product a RCRA hazardous waste (40CFR261.33) if discarded? No

If yes, the RCRA ID number is : N/A





                            SECTION 14: TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION



Transportation Emergency Telephone Number: 24 hour number: (607)737-6737

DOT Proper Shipping Name: Compound, cleaning, liquid, NOIBN

DOT Hazard Class I Product Identification Number I Packing Group I DOT Label: NOIBN



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                             SECTION I5: REGULATORY INFORMATION



US FEDERAL REGULATIONS :



TSCA (Toxic Substances Control Act) Status - TSCA (United States) The intentional ingredients of this product are listed.



CERCLA RQ - 40 CFR 302.4(a) : This product contains Glycol Ether(s) which, although included as a broad

category on the CERCLA hazardous substance list, has not been assigned a reportable quantity.



SARA 302 Components - 40 CFR 355 Appendix A : none



SARA 3111312 Classification - 40 CFR 370.2 :

Immediate health hazard, delayed health hazard : (as Diethylene glycol n-butyl ether) acute, chronic (as Triethanolamine)



SARA 313 Components - 40 CFR 372.65:

                                                 CAS #                                   %

Section 313 Component(s)

                                                                                         < 10.0

Glycol Ether None                                None



OSHA Process Safety Management 29CFR 1910 : none



EPA Accidental Release Prevention 40 CFR 68 : none



INTERNATIONAL REGULATIONS:



Inventory listings:





Triethanolamine is listed on the following inventories:

Canadian Domestic Substance List (DSL), European Inventory of Existing Chemical Substances (EINECS),

European List of Notified Chemical Substances (ELINCS), Australian Inventory of Chemical Substances (AICS),

Japan Ministry of international trade and Industry (MITI) inventory. (Canada) WHMIS Information : the

classification for Triethanolamine is : Class D, Div 2, Subdiv B : Irritant



STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS:



California Safe Drinking Water Act (Prop. 65) Listing . None listed



Other Regulations / Legislation which apply to this product:



(as glycol others) : Pennsylvania (Worker & Community Right To know Act), Pennsylvania Hazardous Substances List and/or

Pennsylvania Environmental Hazardous Substance List.



(as Propylene Glycol) : Pennsylvania Hazardous Substance



(as Sodium Tripolyphosphate) : Massachusetts Substance List, New Jersey Right to Know Hazardous Substance List,

Pennsylvania Hazardous Substance List



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                                      SECTION 16 : OTHER INFORMATION



NFPA Rating :       HEALTH.1          FLAMMABILITY: 0            REACTIVITY: 0

NFPA hazard degree designation 704: 4 = extreme, 3 = high, 2 = moderate, 1 = slight, 0 = none





Information and data compiled to compose this MSDS is correct to the best of our knowledge as of the printed date,

and is offered solely for your consideration, investigation, and verification.



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