MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Red be Gone Kit 鈥淧art A/B鈥? Date: 06-17-2004
Section 1 鈥? Material and Manufacturer Identification
Product Identifier: Red be Gone Kit
Product Use: Food dye stain remover
MANUFACTURER
Fabchem
3100 Meyers Road
Camino, CA 95709
Contact for emergency: 1.800.973.3577
Section 2 鈥? Composition / Information on ingredients
COMPONENT CAS #
1. Trisodium-2-Hydroxy-1,2,3-Propane Tricarboxylate Dihydrate 68-04-02
2. Dodecyl Benzenesulfonicacid disodium salt 7757-82-6
3. Sodium chloride 7647-14-5
4. Sodium sulfate 7757-82-6
5. Oxybis disodium salt 25167-32-2
6. Sodium hydrogen sulfite 7631-90-5
Section 3 鈥? Hazards Identification
Emergency Overview
Clear liquid with light cedar odor.
Irritating to respiratory and digestive tract, eyes and skin, harmful if swallowed.
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Potential Health Effects
Routes of entry: (skin: yes) (inhalation: yes) (ingestion: yes) (eye: yes)
Inhalation:
Inhalation will cause irritation of the respiratory tract.
Eye Contact:
Vapors may irritate eyes. Direct or prolonged contact with eyes will be painful and irritating may also cause
possible permanent damage.
Skin Contact:
Exposure may cause skin irritation, drying, chapping.
Ingestion:
If swallowed will cause GI irritation.
Section 4 鈥? First Aid Measures
Inhalation: Remove to fresh air. If breathing is difficult, have trained person administer oxygen. If breathing
stops administer artificial respiration. Get medical attention immediately.
Eye Contact: Immediately flush eyes with a directed stream of water for at least 15 minutes, forcibly holding
eyelids apart to ensure complete irrigation of all eye and lid tissue. Washing eyes within several seconds is
essential to achieve maximum effectiveness. Get medical attention immediately.
Skin Contact: Flush thoroughly with cool water while removing any contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash
clothing before reuse. Get medical attention if irritation persists after washing.
Ingestion: Get medical attention immediately. Induce vomiting as directed by medical personnel.
Section 5 鈥? Fire Fighting Measures
Flashpoint: Non-Flammable, Non Combustible.
Flammable Limits: N/A
Auto ignition Temperature: N/A
General Hazard:
During a fire smoke may contain the original material in addition to toxic and or irritating compounds. Avoid
heat sparks or open flame.
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Fire Fighting Instructions:
Use dry chemical ,CO2, foam, or water spray Keep people away from fire, isolate fire area and deny
unnecessary entry.
Fire fighting equipment:
Fire fighters should wear a self contained, positive pressure breathing apparatus and full protective clothing
(NICSH/MSHA APPROVED).
Hazardous combustion products:
None Established.
Section 6 鈥? ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Small Spills: Wipe or mop up and dispose of in DOT approved waste container.
Large Spills: Contain by diking with soil or other non-combustible sorbant material, then dispose into DOT
approved waste container. Comply with all applicable governmental regulations on spill reporting, handling
and disposal of waste.
Contain all spills or leaks to prevent discharge into the environment. All spills or releases should be reported
to the appropriate local, state and federal agencies.
Section 7 鈥? PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE HANDLING AND STORAGE
The manufacturer and seller warrants that this product conforms to its standard specifications when used
according to directions. As the conditions of method of its use are beyond our control, we do not assume any
responsibility and expressly disclaim any liability for use of this product. Information contained herein is
believed to be true but all statements and suggestions are made without any warranty, expressed or implied,
regarding accuracy of the information. The hazards connected with the use of this material and the results to be
obtained from the use thereof.
For use by professionals ONLY.
Avoid breathing vapors of this product.
Always ensure good ventilation of surroundings during use of this chemical. Do not use this chemical in a
poorly ventilated area.
Always keep container tightly closed and properly labels.
Avoid contact with skin, eyes or clothing.
Wash thoroughly after handling
Loosen closures cautiously.
Storage temperature: Store in cool dry place
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Storage pressure: Atmospheric
Avoid excessive heat. Avoid storage with oxidizing agents.
Section 8 鈥? EXPOSURE / PERSONAL PROTECTION
EXPOSURE LIMITS
Exposure limits have not been established on this mixture.
Respiratory: These precautions are not usually necessary in adequately ventilated areas. Wear NIOSH/MSHA
approved respirator when ventilation is not adequate. A NIOSH /MSHA 鈥揳pproved air purifying respirator
with an organic vapor cartridge or canister may be advisable under certain circumstances where airborne
concentrations are expected to exceed exposure limits. Protection provided by air purifying respirators is
limited. Use a positive pressure, air supplied respirator if there is any potential for uncontrolled release,
exposure levels are unknown, or any other circumstances where air-purifying respirators may not provide
adequate protection.
Ventilation: Always assure adequate ventilation.
Eye Protection: Wear safety goggles to protect against contact when appropriate.
Skin: Wear protective clothing to minimize skin contact. Wash skin after use. Wash contaminated clothing
and dry before reuse.
Other:
One should always use chemicals with an awareness of the potential hazard of the effect on the human system.
To minimize employee exposure to all chemicals, including this product, use good industrial hygiene practices.
Section 9 鈥? Physical and Chemical properties
PH: 5.0
Vapor pressure: not available
Vapor density: not available
Boiling point: not available
Freezing/Melting point: N/A
Solubility in water: soluble
Flammability: not established
Particle size: N/A
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Evaporation rate: not available
Section 10 鈥? Stability and Reactivity
Chemical Stability: Stable at room temperature and atmospheric pressure. Stable under recommended storage
and handling conditions.
Conditions to avoid: Keep away from heat or excessive pressure.
Incompatibility with other materials: not compatible with oxidizers.
Hazardous decomposition products: There are no known hazardous decomposition materials of this mixture,
some components of this mixture may liberate oxides of sulfur.
Hazardous polymerization: will not occur
Section 11- Toxicological Information
Toxicological information not available on this mixture.
Section 12- Ecological Information
Ecological information not established on this mixture
Dispose of all waste, empty bottles and contaminated equipment in accordance with all applicable federal, state
and local health and environmental regulations.
Do not dump into storm drains, sanitary sewers or any body of water. All disposal methods must be in
compliance with all federal, State/ Province 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. The vendor has no control over the management practices or the processes by which the party who
handles or uses this material. The information presented here pertains only to the product as shipped in its
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intended condition and recommended usage.
Section 14- Transport information
Shipping Instructions as shipped are: ORMD/LTD QTY Exemptions Used 173.154 LTD QTY & ORM-D
Consult 49 CFR to assure compliance with all applicable federal, state/provincial and local laws and
regulations that may apply to you.
Section 15- Regulatory Information
US Federal Regulations:
OSHA standards require that information be provided to employees regarding the hazards of chemicals by
means of a hazard communication program including labeling, MSDS sheets, training and access to written
records. We request that you, and it is your legal duty to, make all information in this material safety data sheet
(MSDS) available to your employees and those who handle or consume the product.
To aid our customers in complying with regulatory requirements regulatory information for components of this
product are indicated below.
This mixture has no established regulatory information
Section 16- Other Information
All information appearing herin is based upon data obtained from the manufacturer and /or recognized
technical sources of each individual component. While the information is believed to be accurate, fabchem
makes no representations as to its accuracy or sufficiency.
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