MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

 

Wausau Chemical Corporation, 2001 N. River Drive, Wausau, WI 54403

                                                                            Last Revision:               January 14, 2004

HMIS Hazard 4 – Extreme                  Health              3 3 – High                       Fire                  0 2 – Moderate               Reactivity         0 1 – Slight                      Other 0 - Least

Emergency       CHEMTREC              800-424-9300

Phones:            Wausau Chemical         715-842-2285

SECTION 1 - MATERIAL IDENTIFICATION

 

 

 

NAME:            ACID PRESOAK W/HF

SYNONYMS:            

SECTION 2  - HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS

 

 

 

HAZARDOUS CHEMICAL               CAS #             PERCENT       PEL/TWA        SARA III, SEC 313    

Hydrofluoric Acid                                 7664-39-3                               3ppm                           Yes

Dodecylbenzenesulfonic Acid    27176-87-0                             No data                        No

Isopropyl Alcohol                                 67-63-0                                   980 ppm                      No

Mineral Spirits                          8052-41-3                               2900 ppm                    No

Sodium Bifluoride                                 1341-49-7                               2.5 ppm for Fluoride     No

SECTION 3 – CHEMICAL AND PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

 

 

 

Appearance:           Clear, amber, pungent liquid            Boiling Point (^oF):                                 ~212 ^oF

Odor:                     Sharp, pungent                               Freezing Point (^oF):                               ND

pH:                         3.2                                                 Specific Gravity (H₂O=1):                     1.030

Water solubility:      Complete                                       Vapor Pressure, mm Hg, 20^oC: ND

Vapor Density (air=1)   : Not available                          Volatile Organic (VOC) content: 14%

Evaporation Rate (Butyl Acetate = 1)                ND

 

SECTION 4 – FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS

 

 

Flash Point (Method):   Not available                Explosive Limits: Lower            NA      Upper  NA                 

Flammable Limits:         None                            Auto Ignition Temperature: None

Extinguishing Media:     Not applicable

Special Fire Fighting Procedures and Hazards:  High temperatures will cause acidic vapors to form.

 

 

Unusual Fire & Explosion Hazards:       Flashing could occur due to the alcohol content of the product.

 

SECTION 5 – REACTIVITY INFORMATION

 

 

Stable:  X        Unstable:                      Hazardous Polymerization:   Occurs:                 Does not Occur: X      

 

Conditions to Avoid:     None known

 

Materials to Avoid:       Alkaline materials

 

Decomposition Products:          Gas and heat if contacted with alkaline materials.

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SECTION 6 – HEALTH HAZARDS – PROTECTIVE MEASURES  – FIRST AID

 

 

Carcinogen:      Not known

 

EYES:  Eye contact can cause severe and/or permanent damage. Flush thoroughly with clean water for 15 minutes. Get immediate medical attention. Always use chemical goggles.

SKIN:              Can cause severe skin irritation on contact. Wash thoroughly with clean water for 15 minutes. Apply 2 ½% Calcium Gluconate paste. Get immediate medical attention. Use neoprene or rubber gloves and apron.

INHALATION:           Mist or vapors can cause irritation of the respiratory system. Use a respirator with an acid cartridge. Provide good ventilation. Do not breathe vapors.

 

INGESTION:              Corrosive to the mouth, esophagus and mucous membranes. Drink large amounts of water or milk. Get immediate medical attention. Do not induce vomiting.

IN ALL CASES:          GET PROMPT MEDICAL ATTENTION IF ADVERSE EFFECTS PERSIST

 

PRIMARY ROUTES OF ENTRY:      Skin, eyes, inhalation, ingestion.

 

HYGIENE:      Wash hands and face before eating or drinking. Wash soiled clothing before wearing again if contact occurs.

SECTION 7 – PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE HANDLING, STORAGE AND USE

 

 

 

SPILLS AND LEAKS:            Contain and collect as much as possible into plastic containers. Use soda ash to neutralize residual and flush to a sanitary sewer.

 

STORAGE AND HANDLING:           Store in plastic containers at room temperature. Do not store in conjunction with alkaline materials.

 

WASTE DISPOSAL:              Consult waste disposal specialists for proper procedures.

 

EMPTY CONTAINERS:        Rinse and return to the product vendor or recycling firm.

 

SECTION 8 – REGULATORY INFORMATION

 

 

 

DOT SHIPPING DESCRIPTION:      Corrosive liquid, Acidic, Inorganic, N.O.S. (Contains Hydrofluoric                                                        Acid), 8, UN3264, PG II

 

LABEL REQUIRED:                           Corrosive

 

The information contained herein is given in good faith, but no warranty, representation, inducement or license of any kind is made, except that the information is accurate to the best of Wausau Chemical Corporation’s knowledge, or is obtained from sources believed by Wausau Chemical Corporation to be reliable and accurate. Wausau Chemical Corporation does not assume any legal responsibility for use or reliance upon the information being furnished. Customers are encouraged to conduct their own tests. Before using any product, read the container label directions as well as the Material Safety Data Sheet.

 

 

 

 

 

 

ND – Not Determined              NA – Not Applicable               NE – Not Established