MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
SECTION 1 - PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
PRODUCT NAME: Starrett Waterless Surface Plate Cleaner
MANUFACTURER'S NAME DATE PREPARED: May 18, 2007
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DEB SBS, Inc. SUPERSEDES: May 1, 2007
ADDRESS (NUMBER, STREET, P.O. BOX) TELEPHONE NUMBER FOR INFORMATION
1100 Highway 27 South 1-704-263-4240
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET COUNTRY EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBER
Stanley, NC 28164 USA Chemtrec 1-800-424-9300 (24 hour)
DISTRIBUTOR'S NAME
The L. S. Starrett Company
ADDRESS (NUMBER, STREET, P.O. BOX) TELEPHONE NUMBER FOR INFORMATION
121 Crescent St. 1-978 249-3551
(CITY, STATE AND ZIP CODE) COUNTRY EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBER
Athol, MA 01331 USA ChemTel: North America: 1-800- 255-3924
International: +01-813-248-0585
SECTION 2 - HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS
SARA RQ LBS
OSHA PEL ACGIH TWA
TITLE III
% (by
HAZARDOUS COMPONENTS CAS # weight)
MG/MP3
MG/MP3
PPM PPM
P
P
This product is manufactured and labeled in compliance with the Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act and is exempt from the labeling requirements of the
of the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard. All product ingredients are listed below.
Water 7732-18-5 NA NA NA NA No NA
C11-13 Isoparaffin 64741-65-7 20 ?40 % NA NA NA NA No NA
TEA ?Tallowate 61790-67-8 NA NA NA NA No NA
Nonoxynol-10 68412-54-4 NA NA NA NA No NA
Propylene Glycol 57-55-6 NA NA NA NA No NA
Tallow Acid 67701-06-8 NA NA NA NA No NA
Diazolidinyl Urea 78491-02-8 NA NA NA NA No NA
Cocamide DEA 68603-42-9 NA NA NA NA No NA
Cellulose Gum 9004-32-4 NA NA NA NA No NA
PEG-75 Lanolin 61790-81-6 NA NA NA NA No NA
Fragrance NA NA NA NA NA No NA
Methylparaben 99-76-3 NA NA NA NA No NA
Chloroxylenol 88-04-0 NA NA NA NA No NA
Propylparaben 94-13-3 NA NA NA NA No NA
BHT 128-37-0 NA NA NA NA No NA
Data marked with a asterisk (*) in sections 5 & 9 below refer to the properties of th4e C11-13 Isoparaffin.
SECTION 3 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Eye: Yes Skin Yes Inhalation: Yes Ingestion: Unlikely
POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS
INHALATION: Can cause irritation to the nose, throat and upper respiratory tract.
SKIN: Excessive exposure may cause irritation and dryness.
EYES: Causes mild to severe irritation.
INGESTION: Only by intentional or accidental use. May result in vomiting.
ADDITIONAL EFFECTS: None known
AGGRAVATION OF EXISTING CONDITIONS: None Known
IARC MONOGRAPHS? OSHA REGULATED?
CARCINOGENICITY NTP? No No No
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PRODUCT NAME: Starrett Waterless Surface Plate Cleaner
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SECTION 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES
INHALATION: Remove affected person to fresh air; If affected person is not breathing, administer CPR and seek emergency medical attention.
SKIN: Wash affected area with soap and water; if irritation persists, seek medical attention.
EYES: Flush eyes with clear running water for 15 minutes while holding eyelids open; if irritation persists, seek medical attention.
INGESTION: Not expected under normal conditions. Seek medical attention immediately.
SECTION 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
FLASH POINT (METHOD USED) :FLAMMABLE LIMITS LEL: 1 % * UEL: 7 %*
*125 o TCC
PF
P
AUTOIGNITION TEMPERATURE: NFPA CLASS: None
Not determined
GENERAL HAZARDS- Water or foam may cause frothing.
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA - Dry chemical, carbon dioxide, water spray or foam.
FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES Self - contained respiratory equipment and full protective clothing.
UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS-Water or foam may cause frothing.
HAZARDOUS COMBUSTION PRODUCTS- Undetermined.
SECTION 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
STEPS TO BE TAKEN IN CASE MATERIAL IS RELEASED OR SPILLED: Stop discharge if it can be preformed safely, and contain material.
Use an absorbent such as Fullers clay or other appropriate synthetic absorbent. Place contaminate material in a suitable container for disposal.
Appropriate safety measures and protective equipment should be used.
SECTION 7 - HANDLING AND STORAGE
PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN HANDLING AND STORAGE: Store in cool, dry, well ventilated area. Do not store near heat our ignition
sources. Always keep containers tightly closed to avoid contamination.
SECTION 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
ENGINEERING CONTROLS
The use of local exhaust ventilation is recommended to control emissions near the source. Provide mechanical ventilation for confined spaces.
PERSONAL PROTECTION:
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: When established airborne limits are surpassed wear NIOSH approved equipment. Determine the appropriate
type of equipment for specific applications by consulting the respirator manufacturer. Observe the respiratory use limitations specified by
NIOSH/MSHA or the manufacturer.
PROTECTIVE GLOVES: None required.
EYE PROTECTION: Wear safety glasses with side shields. Refer to 29 CFR 1910.133 or European Standard EN166.
OTHER PROTECTIVE CLOTHING OR EQUIPMENT: Safety eyewash station nearby.
WORK / HYGIENIC PRACTICES: Wash thoroughly after handling, especially before eating, drinking smoking or using the rest room facilities.
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PRODUCT NAME: Starrett Waterless Surface Plate Cleaner
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SECTION 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
VAPOR PRESSURE VAPOR DENSITY (AIR = 1)
< 5 mmHg* 5.3*
SPECIFIC GRAVITY (WATER = 1) EVAPORATION RATE (either= 1)
0.75 ?0.88 < 0.1*
SOLUBILITY IN WATER FREEZING POINT
Appreciable Not applicable
pH APPEARANCE AND ODOR
7.5 -8.5 Fragrant
BOILING POINT PHYSICAL STATE
100 癈 Semisolid
VISCOSITY WATER RETRACTION
Not applicable None
SECTION 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
STABILITY UNSTABLE: CONDITIONS TO AVOID: Extreme temperatures
XXX
STABLE:
INCOMPATIBILITY (MATERIALS TO AVOID): Strong oxidizers
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION OR BYPRODUCTS: None
CONDITIONS TO AVOID: None
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION MAY OCCUR:
XXX
WILL NOT OCCUR:
SECTION 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
LD50 of Ingredient (Specify LC50 of Ingredient (Specify
Hazardous Ingredients CAS # EINECS # Species and Route) Species)
None
SECTION 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
No data are available on the adverse effects of this material on the environment. Neither COD nor BOD data are available. Based on the
chemical composition of this product it is assumed that the mixture can be treated in an acclimatized biological waste treatment plant system in
limited quantities. However, such treatment should be evaluated and approved for each specific biological system.
SECTION 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD: Dispose of in accordance with Local, State, and Federal Regulations. Refer to "40 CFR Protection of
Environment Parts 260 - 299" for complete waste disposal regulations. Consult your local, state, or Federal Environmental Protection Agency
before disposing of any chemicals. Do not flush to sanitary sewer or waterway.
SECTION 14 - TRANSPORT INFORMATION
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
PROPER SHIPPING NAME: Not regulated This product is manufactured and labeled in compliance with the Food, Drug and Cosmetic
Act and is exempt from the labeling requirements of the OSHA Hazard Communication
Standard. All product ingredients are listed in Section 2.
HAZARD CLASS: NA
ID NUMBER: NA
PACKING GROUP: NA
EXCEPTIONS: NA
LABEL STATEMENT: NA
WATER TRANSPORTATION: Not regulated
AIR TRANSPORTATION: Not regulated
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PRODUCT NAME: Starrett Waterless Surface Plate Cleaner
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SECTION 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION
SARA 313: This product does not contain 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.
CLEAN WATER ACT / OIL POLLUTION ACT: This product does not contain chemicals subject to regulation by Section 311 of the Clean Water Act and
the Oil Pollution Act. Releases of the product into or leading to surface waters must be reported to the National Response Center at 1-800-424-8802.
CERCLA REPORTABLE QUANTITY: Any components listed below have been assigned a reportable quantity (RQ) by the Federal EPA. Release of the
product into the environment that exceeds the RQ for a particular component must be reported to the National Response Center at 1-800-424-8802.
COMPONENT: None
TOXIC SUBSTANCES CONTROL ACT: This product is not listed in the TSCA Inventory.
OZONE DEPLETING SUBSTANCES: This product contains no ozone depleting substances as defined by the Clean Air Act.
HAZARDOUS AIR POLLUTANTS: Any components listed below are defined by the Federal EPA as hazardous air pollutants.
COMPONENT: None
STATE REGULATIONS: Check with the appropriate state agency to determine whether regulations exist. This product contains a chemical known to the
state of California to cause cancer or reproductive toxicity.
SECTION 16 - OTHER INFORMATION
Specific toxicity tests have not been conducted on this product. Our hazard evaluation is based on Information from similar products, the
ingredients, technical literature, and/or professional experience.
HMIS HAZARD RATINGS HEALTH 0 * = Chronic Health Hazard 2 = MODERATE
FLAMMABILITY 2 0 = INSIGNIFICANT 3 = HIGH
PHYSICAL HAZARD 1 1 = SLIGHT 4 = EXTREME
? Chronic Effects
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT NA
REVISION SUMMARY:
This MSDS has been revised in the following sections: New Format
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The information contained herein is believed to be accurate but is not warranted to be so. Data and calculations are based on information furnished by the manufacturer of the
product and manufacturers of the components of the product. Users are advised to confirm in advance of need that information is current, applicable and suited to the
circumstances of use. Vendor assumes no responsibility for injury to vendee or third persons proximately caused by the material if reasonable safety procedures are not
adhered to as stipulated in the data sheet. Furthermore, vendor assumes no responsibility for injury caused by abnormal use of this material even if reasonable safety
procedures are followed. Any questions regarding this product should be directed to the manufacturer of the product as described in Section 1.
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