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         2 1 – Slight                      Other 0 - Least

Emergency       CHEMTREC              800-424-9300

Phones:            Wausau Chemical         715-842-2285

SECTION 1 - MATERIAL IDENTIFICATION

 

 

 

NAME:                        ADF BREAK

SYNONYMS:             Laundry Alkali

SECTION 2  - HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS

 

 

 

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

Potassium Hydroxide                            1310-58-3                               2mg/m3                        NO

Sodium Silicate                         1344-09-8                               2mg/m³             NO

 

SECTION 3 – CHEMICAL AND PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

 

 

 

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

Odor:                     Slight alkaline odor             Freezing Point (^oF):                               ~ -20 ^oF

pH:                         > 12                                               Specific Gravity (H₂O=1):                     1.320

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                        Upper                         

Flammable Limits:                                             Auto Ignition Temperature:

Extinguishing Media:     Foam, alcohol foam, carbon dioxide, dry chemical, other

Special Fire Fighting Procedures and Hazards:  Avoid direct contact of this product with water since this can cause a violent exothermic reaction..  Protective clothing and pressure demand, self contained breathing apparatus should be worn by firefighters in areas where product is stored.

Unusual Fire & Explosion Hazards:      

 

SECTION 5 – REACTIVITY INFORMATION

 

 

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

 

Conditions to Avoid:       Contact with water

 

Materials to Avoid:       Acids, aluminum, tin, zinc and alloys containing these metals.

 

Decomposition Products:          None

 

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SECTION 6 – HEALTH HAZARDS – PROTECTIVE MEASURES  – FIRST AID

 

 

Carcinogen:      No.

EYES:              Extremely corrosive to the eyes with possible permanent damage. Use chemical goggles when handling this material. In the event of contact immediately flush with water for 15 minutes. Get immediate medical attention if symptoms develop.

 

SKIN:              Extremely corrosive and destructive causing severe burns with deep ulcerations on prolonged contact. Use rubber or neoprene gloves and apron when handling this material. In the vent of contact immediately wash with water for 15 minutes. Get prompt medical attention if symptoms develop.

 

INHALATION:           Mist or vapors can cause severe irritation or damage to the respiratory system. These effects are likely to occur when TLV is exceeded.

 

INGESTION:              Corrosive to the mouth, esophagus and mucous membranes causing severe burns with vomiting, diarrhea and death. Fatal dose is about 5 grams. Drink large amounts of water or milk. DO NOT induce vomiting. Get immediate medical attention.

 

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:            Stop leak, contain remove material with vacuum truck. Neutralize remaining traces with any dilute organic acid such as hydrochloric, sulfuric, nitric, phosphoric or acetic acid. Then flush area with water followed by a liberal covering of sodium bicarbonate.  All clean up material should then be removed and put in approved containers.

STORAGE AND HANDLING:           Do not get in eyes or on skin. Product can react violently with water, acids, and other substances. Product is corrosive to tin, aluminum, zinc and alloys containing these metals and will react violently with these materials in powder form. Carbon monoxide gas can form upon contact with reducing sugars and food and beverage products in enclosed spaces and can cause death.

WASTE DISPOSAL:  In accordance with local, state, and federal regulations.

EMPTY CONTAINERS:        Rinse and send to a recycling center or return to Wausau Chemical Corp.

 

SECTION 8 – REGULATORY INFORMATION

 

 

 

DOT SHIPPING DESCRIPTION:      Corrosive Liquid, Basic, Inorganic, N.O.S., (Contains Potassium                                                                      Hydroxide) 8, UN3266, 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