Material Safety Data Sheet
VISCTROL BULK
Version 1 Print Date 07/03/2007
REVISION DATE: 03/07/2006
SECTION 1 - PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
Trade name : VISCTROL BULK
Product code : 026V 99
COMPANY : Euclid Chemical Company
19218 Redwood Road
Cleveland, OH 44110
Telephone : 1-800-321-7628
Emergency Phone: : U.S. only: 1-800-255-3924
International Users Call Collect: 1-813-248-0585
Product use : Admixture
SECTION 2 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Emergency Overview
Brown. Liquid. No serious effects anticipated under normal conditions of use. Leave area to breathe fresh air.
Avoid further overexposure. If symptoms persist, get medical attention.
Acute Potential Health Effects/ Routes of Entry
Inhalation No serious effects anticipated under normal conditions of use.
:
Eyes Direct contact may cause mild irritation.
:
Ingestion May cause gastrointestinal irritation, nausea, and vomiting.
:
Skin May cause mild irritation.
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Aggravated Medical Conditions
Pre-existing eye, skin and respiratory disorders may be aggravated by exposure.
Chronic Health Effects
Fillers are encapsulated and not expected to be released from product under normal conditions of use.
SECTION 3 - PRODUCT COMPOSITION
Chemical Name CAS-No. Weight %
Water 7732-18-5 40.0 - 70.0
Naphthalene sulfonate 36290-04-7 30.0 - 60.0
Welan Gum 72121-88-1, 96949-22-3 7.0 - 13.0
4-Chloro-3-methylphenol (PCMC) 59-50-7 - <1.0
SECTION 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES
Get immediate medical attention for any significant overexposure.
Inhalation : Leave area to breathe fresh air. Avoid further overexposure. If symptoms persist, get
medical attention.
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Eye contact : Flush with water for 15 minutes. If irritation persists, get medical attention.
Skin contact : Wash area of contact thoroughly with hand cleaner followed by soap and water. If
irritation, rash or other disorders develop, get medical attention immediately.
Ingestion : Get medical attention. Do not induce vomiting.
Notes to physician : Not applicable.
SECTION 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Flash point : Not available.
Method : Not available.
Lower explosion limit : Not available.
Upper explosion limit : Not available.
Autoignition temperature : Not available.
Extinguishing media : This product is not expected to burn under normal conditions of use.
Hazardous combustion : Carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide can form.Smoke, fumes.
products
Protective equipment for : Use accepted fire fighting techniques. Wear full firefighting protective
firefighters clothing, including self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA).
Fire and explosion conditions : This product not expected to ignite under normal conditions of use.
SECTION 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Transfer to appropriate container for disposal. Stop flow. Contain spill. Keep out of water courses. Absorb
spill in sand, earth or other suitable material. Transfer to appropriate container for disposal. Use appropriate
protective equipment. Avoid contact with material.
SECTION 7 - HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handle in compliance with common hygienic practices. Clean hands thoroughly after handling. Keep from
freezing. Do not use in confined or poorly ventilated areas. Prevent inhalation of vapor, ingestion, and contact
with skin eyes and clothing. Keep container closed when not in use. Precautions also apply to emptied
containers. Store in sealed containers in a dry, ventilated warehouse location above freezing.
SECTION 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
Personal protection equipment
Respiratory protection : Not required under normal conditions of use.Wear appropriate, NIOSH/MSHA
approved respirator with combination particulate filter and vapor/gas
removing cartridge when the ventilation is not adequate or if it is necessary to
abrade or grind surfaces coated with this product.
Hand protection : Use suitable impervious rubber or vinyl gloves and protective apparel to
reduce exposure.
Eye protection : Wear appropriate eye protection.Wear chemical safety goggles and/or face
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shield to prevent eye contact. Do not wear contact lenses. Do not touch eyes
with contaminated body parts or materials. Have eye washing facilities readily
available.
Skin and body protection : Prevent contact with shoes and clothing. Use rubber apron and overshoes.
Protective measures : Other equipment not normally required.Use professional judgment in the
selection, care, and use.
Engineering measures : Not required under normal conditions of use.Use local exhaust when the
general ventilation is inadequate.
Exposure Limits
No known components with exposure limits.
SECTION 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Form : Liquid
Color : Brown
Odor : Slight Ammonia
pH : 7.5 - 10.5
Vapour pressure : Not available.
Vapor density : Heavier than air
Melting point/range : Not available.
Freezing point : Not available.
Boiling point/range : Not available.
Water solubility : Soluble
Specific Gravity : 1.207
% Volatile Weight : 56.9 %
SECTION 10 - REACTIVITY / STABILITY
Substances to avoid : Strong acids.Strong bases.
Stability : Stable
Hazardous polymerization : Will not occur.
SECTION 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
4-Chloro-3-methylphenol (PCMC), CAS-No.: 59-50-7
Acute oral toxicity (LD-50 oral) 3,636 mg/kg ( Rat )
Acute dermal toxicity (LD-50 dermal) 5,000 mg/kg ( Rat )
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SECTION 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
No Data Available
SECTION 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Disposal Method : Waste not regulated under RCRA. Dispose of in compliance with state and local
regulations.
SECTION 14 - TRANSPORTATION / SHIPPING DATA
TDG / DOT Shipping Description:
NOT REGULATED
SECTION 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION
North American Inventories:
All components are listed or exempt from the TSCA inventory.
One or more components are listed on the NDSL.
U.S. Federal Regulations:
SARA 313 Components : 4-Chloro-3-methylphenol (PCMC) 59-50-7
SARA 311/312 Hazards : Acute Health Hazard
OSHA Hazardous Components :
4-Chloro-3-methylphenol (PCMC) 59-50-7
OSHA Flammability : Not Regulated
Regulatory VOC (less water and : 0 g/l
exempt solvent)
VOC Method 310 : 0%
U.S. State Regulations:
Penn RTK Components : Water 7732-18-5
Naphthalene sulfonate 36290-04-7
Welan Gum 72121-88-1, 96949-22-3
NJ RTK Components : Water 7732-18-5
Naphthalene sulfonate 36290-04-7
Welan Gum 72121-88-1, 96949-22-3
Chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer birth defects and/or other reproductive harm:
None known.
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SECTION 16 - OTHER INFORMATION
HMIS Rating :
Health 1 0 = Minimum
1 = Slight
Flammability 0
2 = Moderate
Reactivity 0
3 = Serious
PPE
4 = Severe
Further information:
For Industrial Use Only. Keep out of Reach of Children. The hazard information herein is offered solely for the
consideration of the user, subject to their own investigation of compliance with applicable regulations, including
the safe use of the product under every foreseeable condition.
Prepared by: Rich Mikol
Legend
ACGIH - American Conference of Governmental Hygienists PEL - Permissible Exposure Limit
CERCLA - Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and
RCRA - Resource Conservation and Recovery Act
Liability Act
DOT - Department of Transportation RTK - Right To Know
DSL - Domestic Substance List SARA - Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act
EPA - Environmental Protection Agency STEL - Short Term Exposure Limit
HMIS - Hazardous Materials Information System TLV - Threshold Limit Value
IARC - International Agency for Research on Cancer TSCA - Toxic Substances Control Act
MSHA - Mine Safety Health Administration TWA - Time Weighted Average
NDSL - Non-Domestic Substance List V - Volume
NIOSH - National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health VOC - Volatile Organic Compound
WHMIS - Workplace Hazardous Materials Information
NTP - National Toxicology Program
System
OSHA - Occupational Safety and Health Administration
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