MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
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Please read the entire document. This Material Safety Data Sheet contains important environmental,
health and toxicology information for your employees, and anyone who will use, transport, store,
dispose of or handle this product. Please make sure this information is given to them. It also contains
information to help you meet community right-to-know/emergency response reporting requirements
under SARA Title III and many other laws. If you resell this product, this MSDS must be given to the
buyer or the information contained herein must be incorporated in your MSDS.
SECTION 1: PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
PRODUCT NAME: Cleary鈥檚 Defoamer
CLEARY PRODUCT CODE: 4770 (1 quart)
EPA REGISTRATION NUMBER(S): Not regulated
CHEMICAL NAME: Dimethylpolysiloxane
SYNONYMS: Silicon fluid
EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBERS
COMPANY
CLEARY CHEMICAL CORP. PROSAR:
Cleary Chemical Corporation M-F 9-5 EST (800) 324-7598
178 Ridge Road, Suite A (800) 524-1662 OR CHEMTREC 24 HOUR:
Dayton, New Jersey 08810 (732) 329-8399 (800) 424-9300
SECTION 2: INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Active Ingredient(s)/ % by Wt. CAS# Exposure Limits
Hazardous Inert Ingredient(s)
Silicon fluid 1.25% 27306-78-1 N/E
Inert ingredients 98.75%
SECTION 3: HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION
Inhalation: N/A
Eye Contact: May cause temporary irritation. Avoid eye contact.
Skin Contact: May cause temporary irritation in some individuals after prolonged contact. Avoid
prolonged skin contact with product.
Ingestion: N/A
Chronic Effects of Overexposure: N/A
Other Toxic Effects: Product is non-toxic under normal circumstances. All ingredients are food
grade and sanctioned by the US FDA (173.340)
Document Number: 4770 Issue Date: 07/03
NDA = No Data Available N/A = Not Applicable N/E = Not Established
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SECTION 4: FIRST AID MEASURES
Ingestion: Non-toxic
Skin Contact: Wash promptly with mild soap and water. If clothing is penetrated, remove clothing and
wash skin with soap and water. Wash clothes before reuse. Seek medical attention if severe irritation
occurs or persists.
Eye Contact: Flush immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while holding eyelids apart
to ensure complete irrigation of all eye and lid tissue. If irritation persists, seek medical attention.
Inhalation: Non-toxic
SECTION 5: FIRE AND EXPLOSION INFORMATION
Flammability: N/A
Combustion: N/A
Flash Point (Method): Not flammable
Flammability Limits (vol % in air): LEL N/A, UEL N/A
Auto Ignition Temperature: N/A
Extinguishing Media: Water fog or fine sprays, carbon dioxide, dry chemical, foam
Special Fire Fighting Procedures: Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards: None
SECTION 6: ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Spill or Leak Procedures
Steps to be taken in case material is released or spilled: Absorb onto vermiculite, clay, or 鈥渒itty
litter鈥? and sweep up.
SECTION 7: HANDLING AND STORAGE
Precautions to be taken in handling and storing: Store in original, sealed container, not exposed to
the atmosphere, in cool, dry area away from food and feedstuffs. Protect from freezing. Do not store
above 90掳 F. Do not store near strong oxidizing materials.
SECTION 8: EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Protective Clothing: Not usually required
Eye Protection: Chemical goggles or safety glasses with side shields
Ventilation: For use indoors
Respiratory Protection: Not normally required
Other: Spilled material is very slippery
SECTION 9: PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance and odor: White liquid, slight odor
Boiling Point: 212掳F (100掳C)
Vapor Pressure @20掳C mm Hg: 17 mm Hg
% Volatile: 98%
Melting Point: N/A
Freezing Point: 32掳F (0掳C)
Specific Gravity (25掳C): 1.00
Evaporation Rate: N/A
Solubility in water: 100%
Document Number: 4770 Issue Date: 07/03
NDA = No Data Available N/A = Not Applicable N/E = Not Established
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SECTION 10: STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stability: Stable at normal conditions
Conditions to Avoid: N/A
Incompatibility: Oxidizing agents, strong acids
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur
Hazardous Decomposition: None
SECTION 11: TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Toxicity Data:
Oral (acute): N/A
Dermal (acute): N/A
Inhalation (acute): N/A
Chronic, subchronic: N/E
SECTION 12: ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
N/A
SECTION 13: DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Waste Disposal Methods: If product cannot be used according to label instructions, dispose of in
compliance with all federal, state, and local laws.
SECTION 14: TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION
DOT Shipping Name: Adjuvants, sprayable product
DOT Hazard Classification: Not regulated
DOT Label Requirements: None required
UN Identification Number: None
Packing Group: None
Hazardous Substance: None
Reportable Quantity: N/A
SECTION 15: REGULATORY INFORMATION
OSHA Hazard Classification: N/A
EPA SARA Title III Data: ACUTE Low CHRONIC Low FIRE None REACTIVE Low
SECTION 16: OTHER INFORMATION
Please note: Cleary Chemical Corp. believes that the information and recommendations contained here-
in are accurate as of the date hereof. The information provided herein applies only to the specific prod-
uct designated and may not be valid where said product is used in combination with any other material
or in any process. It is the user鈥檚 responsibility to determine the suitability of the information for their pur-
poses. No warranty of fitness for any particular purpose, warranty of merchantability, or any other war-
ranty, expressed or implied, is made concerning the information provided.
Reason for issue: Update
Prepared by: R. Fletcher
Effective date: 07/03
Replaces: 11/93
Document number: 4770
Document Number: 4770 Issue Date: 07/03
NDA = No Data Available N/A = Not Applicable N/E = Not Established
CLEARY CHEMICAL CORPORATION
178 Ridge Road,
Dayton, NJ 08810-1501
www.clearychemical.com
EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBERS:
M-F 9AM-5PM EDT
800-524-1662
732-329-8399
24-Hour CHEMTREC
800-424-9300
PROSAR
800-324-7598
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