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

HMIS

HEALTH                                                   3              REACTIVITY                                     1

FLAMMABILITY                                     0              PERSONAL PROTECTION              B

Identity (As Used On Label and List)

Q2011 Tough Clean Q

Note:  Blank spaces are not permitted.  If any item is not applicable, or no information is available, the space must be marked to indicate that.

Section I

Manufactured for:

OMEGA INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY, INC

Emergency Telephone Number:

1-800-424-9300

Address (Number, Street, City, State, and Zip Code)

101 Grobric Ct #1

Telephone Number for Information:

1-800-571-7347

 

Fairfield, CA 94534

Date Prepared

04-14-2009

 

 

Signature of Prepare (Optional)

REGULATORY DEPT.

Section II - Hazardous Ingredients / Identity Information

Hazardous Components

(Specific Chemical Identity, Common Name(s))

CAS No.

OSHA PEL

ACGIH-TLV

Other Limits

Recommended.

%(Opt.)

Potassium Hydroxide

1310-58-3

2 mg/m3

2 mg/m3

 

     

Ethylene Glycol Monobutyl Ether*

111-76-2

25 ppm (skin)

25 ppm (skin)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

 

This product contains the toxic chemicals marked with an * subject to the reporting requirements of Section 313 of the emergency

planning and community Right-To-Know Act of 1986 and of 40CFR372.

Any substance listed as hazardous by the State of California, Florida, Illinois, Michigan, New Jersey, Ohio, Pennsylvania or

Texas is described above if known present in regulated concentrations.

 

Section III    Physical Chemical Characteristics

Boiling Point

 

217ºF

Specific Gravity (H2O = 1)

Concentrate

1.238

Vapor Pressure (mm/hg @ 68ºF)

 

15

Melting Point

 

N/D

Vapor Density

 

0.62

Evaporation Rate (Butyl Acetate = 1)

 

N/D

Solubility in Water

 

Complete

pH

 

>13

Appearance and Odor—Thick brown with faint butyl odor.

VOC (mg/L)

 

50

Section IV – Fire and Explosion Hazard Data

USA Flame Projection Test (ASTM D-3065)

Flammable Limits

LEL

UEL

Non Flammable

N/A

N/A

N/A

Extinguishing Media – Use media suitable for surrounding materials.

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.

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 VReactivity Data

Stability

 

Unstable

Conditions to Avoid

None known

Hazardous

Polymerization

May Occur

Stable

x

Will Not Occur

x

Incompatibility (Materials to Avoid) – Strong acids and contact with tin, zinc, or aluminum.

Hazardous Decomposition or Byproducts –Hydrogen gas

Section VI – Health Hazard Data

Route(s) of Entry:

 

Eyes?

No

Inhalation?

Skin?

Ingestion?

Health Hazards (Acute and Chronic)

See Below

Carcinogenicity:

NTP?

IARC Monographs?

OSHA Regulated?

 

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.

Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated –Pre existing eye or skin conditions will be aggravated by contact.

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.

Section VIIPrecautions For Safe Handling and Use

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.

Waste Disposal Method – Dispose of in accordance with all local, state, and federal regulations.

Precautions to be Taken in Handling and Storing –

Keep containers closed when not being used.  Do not store near food.

Other Precautions –This product may contain a trace amount of one or ore of the chemicals on the California list of known carcinogens or substances know to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. These are not added to the product but occur naturally in the raw materials or processing equipment. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.

Section VIIIControl Measures

Respiratory Protection (Specify Type) –

Not normally required.

Ventilation

Local Exhaust

If general is inadequate

Special

None

Mechanical (General)

Satisfactory

Other

None

Protective Gloves –

Rubber or vinyl

Eye Protection –

Chemical goggles or glasses

Other protective Clothing or Equipment – None

Work/Hygienic Practices – Observe good personal hygiene. Wash hands before eating, avoid inhalation or ingestion. Remove contaminated clothing promptly.

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.