MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

 

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

                                                                             Last Revision:                           May 28, 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 STAIN OUT

SYNONYMS:            

SECTION 2  - HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS

 

 

 

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

Phosphoric Acid                                   7664-38-2           35-40%         1mg/m³                       NO

Nonylphenolethoxylate              9016-45-9                                 NA                            NO

SECTION 3 – CHEMICAL AND PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

 

 

 

Appearance:           Clear, light green liquid                    Boiling Point (^oF):                                 ~215 ^oF

Odor:                     Acid odor                                       Freezing Point (^oF):                               ND

pH:                         <2 (1% solution)                             Specific Gravity (H₂O=1 @ 77^oF):       1.330

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

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

Evaporation Rate (Butyl Acetate = 1)                ND

 

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 spray, dry chemical, carbon dioxide or alcohol resistant foam.

Special Fire Fighting Procedures and Hazards:  Wear chemical protective clothing and positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus. Approach upwind to avoid toxic vapors. Use water spray to cool fire-exposed containers.

Unusual Fire & Explosion Hazards:       Can react with some metals to form flammable hydrogen gas.

 

SECTION 5 – REACTIVITY INFORMATION

 

 

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

Conditions to Avoid:                 Contact with water may cause a violent reaction with evolution of heat. Always add acid to water with agitation to dilute.

 

Materials to Avoid:                   Metals, Strong oxidizing or reducing agents. Sulfides. Sulfites. Strong bases. Fluorine. Sulfur trioxide. Phosphorous pentoxide.

 

Decomposition Products:          Toxic vapors. Phosphorous oxides. Can form hydrogen gas on reaction with some metals. Mixing with strong bases can cause high heat of reaction to form steam.

 

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SECTION 6 – HEALTH HAZARDS – PROTECTIVE MEASURES  – FIRST AID

 

 

Carcinogen:      No

EYES:              Causes severe irritation and burns with possible permanent damage. . Wash thoroughly with water for 15 minutes. Use chemical goggles when handling this product. Get immediate medical attention.

SKIN:              Can cause severe skin irritation and burns. Contact may not produce an immediate burning sensation delaying awareness of damage occurring. Use neoprene or rubber gloves and apron when handling this product Wash thoroughly with water for 15 minutes. Get medical attention.

INHALATION:           Mist or vapors can cause severe irritation and burns of the respiratory system. Remove to fresh air. If breathing is difficult, administer oxygen. Get immediate medical attention.

INGESTION:              Corrosive to the mouth, esophagus and mucous membranes with severe irritation and burns with possible severe damage resulting in death. . Drink large amounts of water. DO NOT induce vomiting. Get immediate medical attention. PHYSICIAN NOTE – Use of gastric lavage is controversial. Advantage of removal of acid must be weighted against risk of perforation or bleeding. If >1 mg/kg of body weight is ingested, cautious gastric lavage is generally advised if the patient is alert and there is little risk of convulsions. Laryngeal edema may develop requiring intubation or tracheostomy. Consultation with a gastroenterologist or surgeon is advised.

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:            Evacuate unprotected personnel. Maintain good ventilation. Use personal protective equipment. Do not exceed the occupation al exposure limits. Contain spill to prevent loss to the environment. Collect excess material. Flush residual material to a sanitary sewer after neutralizing with soda ash or lime. Do not allow discharge to sewers or surface waters.

STORAGE AND HANDLING:           Keep containers tightly closed. Store in a well ventilated, cool area, out of direct sunlight. Do not freeze. Store away from incompatible materials. Avoid contact with the eyes, skin and clothing. Use with adequate ventilation. Do not breath vapors or mists. Wash thoroughly after handling.

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

EMPTY CONTAINERS:        Replace and firmly tighten closures. Send to a recycling center or return to Wausau Chemical Corporation.

 

SECTION 8 – REGULATORY INFORMATION

 

 

 

DOT SHIPPING DESCRIPTION:      Corrosive liquid, acidic, inorganic, N.O.S., (Phosphoric Acid), 8,                                                                      UN3264 PG III

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