MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

 

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

                                                                            Last Revision:               January 14, 2004

HMIS Hazard 4 – Extreme                  Health              2 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:            ADF ENZYME DETERGENT

SYNONYMS:            

 

SECTION 2  - HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS

 

 

 

COMPONENT CHEMICALS            CAS #             PERCENT       PEL/TWA        SARA III, SEC 313    

Nonylphenoxypolyethoxyethanol           26027-38-3                             NE                               NO

Protease Enzymes                                 9014-01-1                               NE                               NO

 

 

 

SECTION 3 – CHEMICAL AND PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

 

 

 

Appearance:           Clear, green liquid                           Boiling Point (^oF):                                 ND

Odor:                     Green Apple                                   Freezing Point (^oF):                               about 30 ^oF

pH:                         NA                                                            Specific Gravity (H₂O=1):                     1.04

Water solubility:                        Complete                     Vapor Pressure, mm Hg, 25^oC: 0.1

Vapor Density (air=1)   :           ND                              Volatile Organic (VOC) content:           NA

Evaporation Rate (Butyl Acetate = 1)    NA

 

SECTION 4 – FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS

 

 

Flash Point (Method):               None                Explosive Limits: Lower            None    Upper              None   

Flammable Limits:                     None                Auto Ignition Temperature:        None

Extinguishing Media:                 Water, fog, alcohol foam, carbon dioxide, dry chemical

 

Special Fire Fighting Procedures and Hazards:  Self contained breathing apparatus should be worn during fire fighting.

Unusual Fire & Explosion Hazards:                               None known.

 

SECTION 5 – REACTIVITY INFORMATION

 

 

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

Conditions to Avoid:                 None known.

Materials to Avoid:                   None known.

Decomposition Products:          Not Known.

 

ADF Enzyme Detergent                                                                                                                    Page 2

SECTION 6 – HEALTH HAZARDS – PROTECTIVE MEASURES  – FIRST AID

 

 

Carcinogen:      No

 

EYES:              Irritating to the eyes. In the event of contact flush with water for 15 minutes. Get medical attention if symptoms develop.

 

SKIN:              Can cause skin irritation on repeated or prolonged contact. Wash thoroughly with water.

Get medical attention if symptoms develop.

 

INHALATION:           Mist or vapors can cause irritation of the respiratory system. Prolonged exposure can cause sensitization and allergic reactions in hypersensitive individuals.

 

INGESTION:              Gastrointestinal discomfort with these possible symptoms, nausea, vomiting, lethary or diarrhea. Drink large amounts of water and induce vomiting. Get medical attention.

 

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

 

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

 

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 to prevent loss to the environment. Collect excess material. Containerize properly and label.

 

STORAGE AND HANDLING:           Keep containers tightly closed. Store in a cool and dark storage area.

Freezing will not deteriorate the product but separation will occur on thawing. Mix before using

 

WASTE DISPOSAL:              Follow recommendations of local, state and federal regulations.

 

EMPTY CONTAINERS:        Rinse thoroughly with water. Send to a recycling center or return to Wausau Chemical Corporation.

 

SECTION 8 – REGULATORY INFORMATION

 

 

 

DOT SHIPPING DESCRIPTION:      NONE

 

LABEL REQUIRED:                           NONE

 

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