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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Texas Correctional Industry NFPA HAZARD RATING
T
A division of the Fire Hazard
4- SERVERE
C Texas Department of Criminal Justice
3- SERIOUS 0
I
Health Hazard Reactivity
2- MODERATE 1 0
Date Issued: January 2008 1- SLIGHT
Supersedes: November 2007 Specific Hazard
0- INSIGNIFICANT
SECTION 1 - PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Product Name: Metal Polish
General Use: Metal polishing compound Emergency Telephone Numbers
Manufacturer Name: Texas Correctional Industry Galveston Texas Poison Control: 1-800-764-7661
Soap & Detergent Plant Soap & Detergent Plant Lab: 281-490-1111
One Circle Drive MSDS available at: www.tci.tdcj.state.tx.us
Sugar Land, Texas 77478 Monday thru Thursday: 7 a.m. - 3 p.m.
SECTION 2 - HAZARDOUS INGREDIENT
ACGIH/OSHA
Chemical/Common Name CAS No. PERCENT TWA PEL WHMIS
Amorphous silica (pumice) 60676-86-0 25 鈥? 30 0.1 mg/m3 N/D N/A
Isopar M Naphtha
64742-47-8 8-10 1200 mg/m3 N/D N/D
1336-21-6 1-2 25 ppm 35 ppm 1%
Ammonium hydroxide*
N/A= Not Applicable N/D = Not Determined
*Listed CERCLA RQ = 1000 lbs.
WHMIS 鈥? minimum amount necessary in a mixture to trigger reporting: 1% (hazardous chemical); 0.1% (extremely hazardous chemical)
SECTION 3 - PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Specific Gravity (water = 1) : 1.020
Solubility in Water : Emulsion; pumice not soluble
pH : 9 鈥? 9.5
> 200慰 F
Boiling Point :
Appearance and Odor : Off white emulsion with a slight ammonia odor
SECTION 4 - FIRE AND HAZARD DATA
Nonflammable; >200慰 F
Flash Point (T.C.C.) :
Flammable Limit : N/A
Physical Hazard : None
Extinguishing Media : Water, Foam, Dry Chemicals, or Carbon Dioxide
Fire Extinguishing Procedure : Use of respiratory equipment is recommended in enclosed areas
Fire and Explosive Hazard : None
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SECTION 5 - REACTIVE DATA
Hazardous Decomposition : Oxides of carbon and nitrogen
Stability : Stable
Incompatibility : Strong acids, chlorinated chemicals, bleaches, or any oxidizing agents
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
SECTION 6 - HEALTH HAZARD
Primary Route of Exposure : Eyes, Skin, Oral or Inhalation
Signs and Symptoms of Over Exposure (acute)
Eyes : Eye irritant with an abrasive; may cause irreversible eye damage. Do not exposure or allow contact
with your eyes.
Skin : Can cause redness, and rash
Ingestion : May cause gastrointestinal irritation
Inhalation : May cause irritation to the respiratory tract
Signs and Symptoms of Over Exposure (chronic) : Eye and skin irritation
Medical condition aggravated by over exposure : Not known
Carcinogen or suspect of carcinogen ingredients : None
SECTION 7 - EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID PROCEDURE
Eyes : Flush with plenty of water for at least 15 min. If irritation persists, seek medical attention.
Skin : Flush with a large amount of water for 15 鈥? 20 minutes. Wash skin area with soap and water if any residual
persists.
Ingestion : Rinse mouth thoroughly, drink plenty of water. Do not induce vomiting unless directed by physician.
Inhalation : Move patient to fresh air. Give artificial resuscitation (CPR) if patient is not breathing.
SECTION 8 - SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION
Respiratory Protection : None required with normal use.
Ventilation Requirement : Local exhaust. Maintain adequate ventilation.
Protective Gloves : Yes. Rubber or neoprene.
Eye Protection : Use chemical goggles.
SECTION 9 - SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURES
Steps to be taken if released or : Collect and contain all materials practical for salvage or disposal. Rinse residue with
spilled copious amounts of water.
Waste disposal method : Any unsalvageable material must be disposed in compliance with local, state, and federal
laws and regulations. Do not dump into sewers, on the ground, or into any bodies of water.
SECTION 10 - STORAGE AND HANDLING
Store in a cool, dry ventilated area. IMPORTANT! Product use is not recommended until this Material Safety Data Sheet has been
read and understood.
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