Material Safety
Data Sheet
May be used to Comply with OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard, 29 CFR 1910.1200. Standard must be consulted for specific requirements |
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HEALTH 3 REACTIVITY 1 |
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FLAMMABILITY 0 PERSONAL PROTECTION B |
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Identity (As Used On Label
and List) Q2011 Tough Clean Q |
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Section I
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Manufactured for: OMEGA INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY, INC |
Emergency Telephone Number: 1-800-424-9300 |
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Address (Number, Street,
City, State, and Zip Code) |
Telephone Number for
Information: 1-800-571-7347 |
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Date Prepared 04-14-2009 |
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Signature of Prepare
(Optional) REGULATORY
DEPT. |
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Section II -
Hazardous Ingredients / Identity Information |
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Hazardous
Components (Specific
Chemical Identity, Common Name(s)) |
CAS No. |
OSHA PEL |
ACGIH-TLV |
Other Limits Recommended. |
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Potassium Hydroxide |
1310-58-3 |
2 mg/m3 |
2 mg/m3 |
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Ethylene Glycol Monobutyl Ether* |
111-76-2 |
25 ppm (skin) |
25 ppm (skin) |
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This product contains the toxic chemicals marked with an * subject to the reporting requirements of Section 313 of the emergency |
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planning and community Right-To-Know Act of 1986 and of 40CFR372. |
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Any substance listed as hazardous by the State of California, Florida, Illinois, Michigan, New Jersey, Ohio, Pennsylvania or |
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Section III Physical Chemical Characteristics
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Boiling Point |
217ºF |
Specific Gravity (H2O
= 1) Concentrate |
1.238 |
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Vapor Pressure
(mm/hg @ 68ºF) |
15 |
Melting Point |
N/D |
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Vapor Density |
0.62 |
Evaporation Rate
(Butyl Acetate = 1) |
N/D |
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Solubility in Water |
Complete |
pH |
>13 |
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Appearance and Odor—Thick brown with faint butyl odor. |
VOC (mg/L) |
50 |
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Section IV – Fire and Explosion Hazard Data
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Flammable Limits |
LEL |
UEL |
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Non Flammable |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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Extinguishing Media – Use media suitable for surrounding
materials. |
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Special Fire Fighting Procedures – Fire fighters should wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing when fighting chemical fires. Floors wetted with this material are slippery. |
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Fire and Explosion Hazards – Material will liberate flammable
hydrogen gas if in contact with tin, zinc, or aluminum. Material is a corrosive alkali. |
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Section V – Reactivity Data
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Stability |
Unstable |
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Conditions to
Avoid – None known |
Hazardous Polymerization |
May Occur |
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Will Not Occur |
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Incompatibility (Materials
to Avoid) – Strong
acids and contact with tin, zinc, or aluminum. |
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Hazardous Decomposition or Byproducts –Hydrogen gas |
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Section VI –
Health Hazard Data
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Route(s) of
Entry:
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Eyes? No |
Inhalation?
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Skin?
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Ingestion?
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Health Hazards (Acute and
Chronic) – See Below |
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Carcinogenicity:
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NTP?
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IARC Monographs?
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OSHA Regulated?
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Signs and
Symptoms of Exposure: Eyes— Corrosive to eyes and mucous membranes. Skin—Corrosive to skin and will cause severe burns. Inhalation—May cause irritation in lungs and throat. Ingestion —Large amounts swallowed can cause
gastrointestinal irritation, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. |
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Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated –Pre existing eye or skin
conditions will be aggravated by contact. |
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Emergency and
First Aid Procedures- Eyes-Immediately flush with running water for at least
15 minutes. Get immediate medical
attention. Skin-Flush thoroughly with running water. If irritation is severe or persists,
consult a physician. Ingestion-DO NOT induce vomiting. Give several glasses of water or milk. Get immediate medical attention. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious
person. Inhalation- Remove to fresh air. |
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Section VII – Precautions For Safe Handling and Use
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Steps to be
Taken in Case Material is Released or Spilled – At all times wear rubber gloves and goggles. Wipe or mop up small spills. Dike and absorb large spills with
absorbent. Place all material into DOT approved containers. Then neutralize residue with weak acid or
vinegar followed by a dusting with bicarbonate of soda. Flush to a sanitary sewer with water. Do not permit material to enter storm
drains, surface water, or contaminate land.
Provide adequate ventilation. |
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Waste Disposal Method – Dispose of in accordance with all local, state,
and federal regulations. |
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Precautions
to be Taken in Handling and Storing – Keep containers closed when not being used. Do not store near food. |
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Other Precautions –This product may contain a trace amount of one or
ore of the chemicals on the |
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Section VIII – Control Measures
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Respiratory
Protection (Specify Type) – Not normally required. |
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Ventilation |
Local Exhaust |
If general is inadequate |
Special |
None |
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Mechanical
(General) |
Satisfactory |
Other |
None |
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Protective
Gloves – Rubber or vinyl |
Eye
Protection – Chemical goggles or glasses |
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Other protective Clothing or Equipment – None |
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Work/Hygienic
Practices – Observe
good personal hygiene. Wash hands before eating, avoid inhalation or
ingestion. Remove contaminated clothing promptly. |
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While the information and recommendations set forth
herein are believed to be accurate as of the date hereon Omega Industrial
Supply Inc. makes no warranty with respect thereto and disclaims all liability
from reliance thereon.