Material Safety Data Sheet
TRIPLEX
Section 1. Chemical product and company identification
: TRIPLEX
Trade name
: Laundry product
Product use
: Textile Care - Division of Ecolab Co.
Supplier
5105 Tomken Road
Mississauga ON L4W 2X5
1-800-352-5326
912031-01
:
Code
: 06-March-2007
Date of issue
EMERGENCY HEALTH INFORMATION: 1-800-328-0026
Outside United States and Canada CALL 1-651-222-5352 (in USA)
Section 2. Composition, information on ingredients
CAS number % by weight
Name
Ethoxylated alcohol. June 6, 2006 HMIRC 6668 Trade secret.
alcohols, c12-16, ethoxylated 68551-12-2 10 - 30
2-butoxyethanol 111-76-2 7 - 13
imidazolium compounds, 1-[2-(2-carboxyethoxy)ethyl]-1(or 3)-(2-carboxyethyl)-4,5- 68604-71-7 3-7
dihydro-2-norcoco alkyl, hydroxides, disodium salts
propylene glycol 57-55-6 0.5 - 1.5
methanol 67-56-1 0.1 - 1
Section 3. Hazards identification
Physical state : Liquid. [Liquid.]
Emergency overview : WARNING!
CAUSES EYE IRRITATION.
MAY CAUSE SKIN IRRITATION.
Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing. Wash thoroughly after handling.
: Skin contact, Eye contact, Inhalation, Ingestion
Routes of entry
Potential acute health effects
Eyes Irritating to eyes.
:
Skin Moderately irritating to the skin.
:
Inhalation :
Slightly irritating to the respiratory system.
:
Ingestion No known significant effects or critical hazards.
See toxicological information (section 11)
Section 4. First-aid measures
Eye contact : In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with cool running water. Remove contact lenses and
continue flushing with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Get medical attention.
: Flush contaminated skin with plenty of water. Continue to rinse for at least 10 minutes. Get
Skin Contact
medical attention if irritation persists. Remove contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash
clothing before reuse. Clean shoes thoroughly before reuse.
: If inhaled, remove to fresh air.
Inhalation
: Do not induce vomiting. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. If irritation
Ingestion
persists, get medical attention.
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Section 5. Fire-fighting measures
: Not available.
Auto-ignition temperature
: 93.3333 癈 (Closed cup)
Flash point
Flammable limits
Not available.
Upper:
Not available.
Lower:
: Not available.
Products of combustion
: Use an extinguishing agent suitable for the surrounding fire.
Fire-fighting media and
instructions
Dyke liquid for later disposal.
No specific hazard.
: Fire-fighters should wear appropriate protective equipment and self-contained
Special protective equipment
breathing apparatus (SCBA) with a full face-piece operated in positive pressure
for fire-fighters
mode.
Risk of explosion of the product in the presence of mechanical impact: Not available.
Risk of explosion of the product in the presence of static discharge: Not available.
Section 6. Accidental release measures
: Ventilate area of leak or spill. Do not touch damaged containers or spilled material unless
Personal
wearing appropriate protective equipment (Section 8). Stop leak if without risk. Do not allow to
Precautions
enter drains or watercourses.
: Avoid dispersal of spilt material and runoff and contact with soil, waterways, drains and sewers.
Environmental
Inform the relevant authorities if the product has caused environmental pollution (sewers,
precautions
waterways, soil or air).
: If emergency personnel are unavailable, contain spilt material. For small spills, add absorbent
Methods for
(soil may be used in the absence of other suitable materials), scoop up material and place in a
cleaning up
sealable, liquid-proof container for disposal. For large spills, dyke spilt material or otherwise
contain material to ensure runoff does not reach a waterway. Place spilt material in an
appropriate container for disposal.
Section 7. Handling and storage
Handling : Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing. Wash thoroughly after handling.
: Keep out of the reach of children. Keep container tightly closed. Keep container in a cool, well-
Storage
ventilated area.
Do not store above the following temperature: 50癈
Section 8. Exposure controls, personal protection
: Good general ventilation should be sufficient to control worker exposure to airborne
Engineering measures
contaminants.
Personal protection :
: Wear eye protection.
Eyes
: Use chemical-resistant, impervious gloves.
Hands
: No protective equipment is needed under normal use conditions.
Skin
: A respirator is not needed under normal and intended conditions of product use.
Respiratory
Name Exposure limits
2-butoxyethanol ACGIH TLV (United States, 1/2006).
TWA: 20 ppm 8 hour(s).
methanol ACGIH TLV (United States, 1/2006). Skin
STEL: 328 mg/m?15 minute(s).
STEL: 250 ppm 15 minute(s).
TWA: 262 mg/m?8 hour(s).
TWA: 200 ppm 8 hour(s).
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Section 9. Physical and chemical properties
Liquid. [Liquid.]
:
Physical state
Amber. [Light]
:
Colour
Faint odour.
:
Odour
8 [Conc. (% w/w): 100%]
:
pH
Not available.
:
Boiling/condensation point
Not available.
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Melting/freezing point
Specific gravity 1.001
:
Not available.
:
Vapour pressure
Not available.
:
Vapour density
Not available.
:
Odour threshold
Not available.
:
Evaporation rate
LogKow Not available.
:
Soluble in cold water, hot water.
:
Solubility
Section 10. Stability and reactivity
The product is stable.
:
Stability
Not available.
:
Conditions of instability
Not available.
:
Reactivity
Not available.
:
Hazardous Decomposition
Products
Section 11. Toxicological information
Potential acute health effects
: Irritating to eyes.
Eyes
Skin : Moderately irritating to the skin.
: Slightly irritating to the respiratory system.
Inhalation
: No known significant effects or critical hazards.
Ingestion
Irritancy of Product : Hazardous by WHMIS criteria.
: No known significant effects or critical hazards.
Carcinogenic effects
No known significant effects or critical hazards.
Mutagenic effects :
Hazardous by WHMIS criteria.
Teratogenic effects :
No known significant effects or critical hazards.
Reproductive effects :
No known significant effects or critical hazards.
:
Sensitization to Product
Not available.
Synergistic products :
(toxicologically)
Toxicity data
Ingredient name Route Result Species
Test
propylene glycol LD50 Dermal 20800 mg/kg Rabbit
LD50 Dermal 20800 mg/kg Rabbit
LD50 Oral 20 g/kg Rat
2-butoxyethanol LD50 Dermal 220 mg/kg Rabbit
LD50 Oral 917 mg/kg Rat
LD50 Oral 470 mg/kg Rat
methanol LD50 Dermal 15800 mg/kg Rabbit
LD50 Oral 5600 mg/kg Rat
: Contains material which causes damage to the following organs: blood, kidneys, liver,
Target organs
lymphatic system, upper respiratory tract, skin, central nervous system (CNS), eye, lens
or cornea.
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Section 12. Ecological information
Ecotoxicity
Ingredient name Species Period Result
propylene glycol Daphnia 48 hours Acute EC50 >10000
mg/L
Fish 96 hours Acute LC50 55770
mg/L
Fish 96 hours Acute LC50 >62000
mg/L
Fish 96 hours Acute LC50 710 mg/L
2-butoxyethanol Fish 96 hours Acute LC50 1490 mg/L
methanol Fish 48 hours Acute EC50 16000
mg/L
Fish 48 hours Acute EC50 13200
mg/L
Daphnia 48 hours Acute EC50 >10000
mg/L
Fish 96 hours Acute LC50 15400
mg/L
Daphnia 96 hours Acute LC50 >100 mg/L
Fish 96 hours Acute LC50 >100 mg/L
Section 13. Disposal considerations
Waste disposal : The generation of waste should be avoided or minimised wherever possible. Avoid dispersal of
spilt material and runoff and contact with soil, waterways, drains and sewers. Disposal of this
product, solutions and any by-products should at all times comply with the requirements of
environmental protection and waste disposal legislation and any regional local authority
requirements.
Consult your local or regional authorities.
Section 14. Transport information
Regulatory UN number Proper shipping name Class Packing Additional information
information
group
-
Not - - -
TDG
regulated.
Classification
APPLIES ONLY DURING ROAD TRANSPORT
Any variation of the shipping description based on the packaging is not addressed.
Section 15. Regulatory information
: Class D-2A: Material causing other toxic effects (Very toxic).
WHMIS
Class D-2B: Material causing other toxic effects (Toxic).
This product has been classified in accordance with the hazard criteria of the Controlled Products Regulations and the
MSDS contains all the information required by the Controlled Products Regulations.
Section 16. Other information
Date of issue : 06-March-2007.
Responsible name : Regulatory Affairs
Date of previous issue : No previous validation.
Notice to reader
The above information is believed to be correct with respect to the formula used to manufacture the product
in the country of origin. As data, standards, and regulations change, and conditions of use and handling are
beyond our control, NO WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, IS MADE AS TO THE COMPLETENESS OR
CONTINUING ACCURACY OF THIS INFORMATION.
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