MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
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1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
PRODUCT NAME: 421 Motor Degreaser
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Degreaser Concentrate
PRODUCT CODE: 421
PRODUCT FORMULATION NAME: 421 Motor Degreaser
GENERIC NAME: Degreaser Concentrate
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Auto Wax Company, Inc. |
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COMMENTS: To the best of our knowledge, this Material Safety Data Sheet conforms to the requirements of US OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1200.
2. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
| Chemical Name | Wt.% | CAS# | EINECS# | |||
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| 1-butoxypropan-2-ol (Glycol Ether) | ~ 5 - 10 | 5131-66-8 | 225-878-4 | |||
| Disodium Metasilicate (sodium metasilicate) | ~ 1 - 3 | 6834-92-0 | 229-912-9 | |||
| Triethanolamine (2,2',2''-nitrilotriethanol) | ~ 1 - 3 | 102-71-6 | 203-049-8 |
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
IMMEDIATE CONCERNS: CAUTION! May cause eye and skin irritation.
POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS
EYES: Moderately irritating to the eyes.
SKIN: May cause slight irritation.
INGESTION: Irritating to mouth, throat and stomach.
INHALATION: Prolonged or excessive inhalation may cause respiratory tract irritation.
MEDICAL CONDITIONS AGGRAVATED: not established
ROUTES OF ENTRY: include skin contact, eye contact and ingestion
TARGET ORGAN STATEMENT: not established
CANCER STATEMENT: not established
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
EYES: Flush eye with water for 15 minutes. Get medical attention.
SKIN: Wash with soap and water.
INGESTION: If swallowed, give two glasses of water and induce vomiting . Get medical attention immediately.
INHALATION: Move to fresh air
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
FLASHPOINT AND METHOD: ~ 52°C (126°F)TCC
FLAMMABLE LIMITS: not available
GENERAL HAZARD: Combustible liquid. Keep away from heat and open flame.
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: use water, foam, dry chemical or cabon dioxide extinguisher
HAZARDOUS COMBUSTION PRODUCTS: Carbon Monoxide and Carbon Dioxide
EXPLOSION HAZARDS: none expected
AUTOIGNITION TEMPERATURE: not available
FLAMMABLE LIMIT: not available
SENSITIVE TO STATIC DISCHARGE: not available
SENSITIVITY TO IMPACT: not available
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
SMALL SPILL: Contain and collect with absorbent
LARGE SPILL: LARGE SPILLS: Shut off leak if safe to do so. Contain material to avoid run off and collect spill with absorbent.
ENVIRONMENTAL PRECAUTIONS
WATER SPILL: Avoid runoff into storm sewers and ditches which lead to waterways.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
GENERAL PROCEDURES: Keep out of reach of Children.
STORAGE: Do not allow to freeze
STORAGE TEMPERATURE: 0°C (32°F) minimum to 60°C (140°F) maximum
SHELF LIFE: one year
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
EXPOSURE GUIDELINES:
OSHA HAZARDOUS COMPONENTS (29 CFR 1910.1200)
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| Chemical Name | OSHA PEL | ACGIH TLV | Supplier OEL | ||||
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| 1-butoxypropan-2-ol (Glycol Ether) | TWA | 50 ppm | |||||
| Disodium Metasilicate (sodium metasilicate) | |||||||
| Triethanolamine (2,2',2''-nitrilotriethanol) | |||||||
ENGINEERING CONTROLS: Good general ventilation should be sufficient to control airborne levels.
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
EYES AND FACE: Wear safety glasses with side shields or goggles.
SKIN: Use Nitrile/ Vinyl gloves
RESPIRATORY: NIOSH respirator -(organic vapor) in absence of proper environmental control.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
PHYSICAL STATE: Liquid
ODOR: glycol ether odor
APPEARANCE: Clear amber liquid
pH: ~ 11 to 12
PERCENT VOLATILE: 85-90
VAPOR PRESSURE: Not Available
VAPOR DENSITY: Not Available
BOILING POINT: Not Available
FREEZING POINT: Not Available
SOLUBILITY IN WATER: 100 %
SPECIFIC GRAVITY: ~ 1.04 gm/ml d25/4
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
STABLE: YES
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: NO
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
SENSITIZATION: not established
CARCINOGENICITY:
IARC: Listed by IARC- NO
NTP: Listed by NTP- NO
OSHA: Listed by OSHA- NO
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
ENVIRONMENTAL DATA: not available
ECOTOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION: not available
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
DISPOSAL METHOD: Dispose in accordance with local, state, and federal laws.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
DOT (DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION)
OTHER SHIPPING INFORMATION: Refer to bill of lading or container label for DOT or other transportation hazard classification, if any.
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
UNITED STATES
TSCA (TOXIC SUBSTANCE CONTROL ACT)
TSCA REGULATORY: All Ingredients are on the TSCA Inventory or are not required to be listed on the TSCA Inventory
CANADA
WHMIS HAZARD SYMBOL AND CLASSIFICATION
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WHMIS Combustible Liquid
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WHMIS Toxic
16. OTHER INFORMATION
PREPARED BY: Tony Casmus
REVISION SUMMARY Revision #: 1 This MSDS replaces the February 16, 2001 MSDS. Any changes in information are as follows: In Section 14 DOT Proper Shipping Name DOT Technical Name DOT Primary Hazard Class/Division Other DOT Shipping Information In Section 15 TSCA Regulatory
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MANUFACTURER DISCLAIMER: The information in this MSDS was obtained from current and reputable sources. However, the data is provided without any warranty, express or implied, regarding its correctness or accuracy. It is the user's responsibility both to determine safe conditions for use of this product and to assume liability for loss, injury, damage or expense resulting from improper use of this product.