MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

 

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

                                                                            Last Revision                January 15, 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:                        BLUE DEGREASER

SYNONYMS:             Alkaline All Purpose Cleaner

SECTION 2  - HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS

 

 

 

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

Silicic Acid, Disodium salt                     6834-92-0                               2 mg/m³                        No

Ethylene Glycol n-Butyl Ether    000111-76-2       12%             25 ppm                        Yes

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

Monoethanolamine                               141-43-5                                 3 ppm                          No

Alkyl Benzene Sulfonate, Sodium          27176-87-0                             Not Determined            No

 

SECTION 3 – CHEMICAL AND PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

 

 

 

Appearance:           Clear, Blue liquid                            Boiling Point (^oF):                                 215 ^oF

Odor:                     Characteristic                                 Freezing Point (^oF):                               about  - 5 ^oF

pH:                         13.0 to 13.5                                   Specific Gravity (H₂O=1):                     1.035

Water solubility:                        Complete                     Vapor Pressure, mm Hg, 20^oC: Not Known

Vapor Density (air=1):  Not Known                  Volatile Organic (VOC) content:           12%

Evaporation Rate (Butyl Acetate = 1)                Same as water

 

SECTION 4 – FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS

 

 

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

Flammable Limits:         NA                              Auto Ignition Temperature:        NA

Extinguishing Media:     Not Applicable

Special Fire Fighting Procedures and Hazards:  None

 

Unusual Fire & Explosion Hazards:       None

 

SECTION 5 – REACTIVITY INFORMATION

 

 

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

 

Conditions to Avoid:     None known

 

Materials to Avoid:       Strong oxidizers

 

Decomposition Products:          Sulfur dioxide, hydrogen sulfide

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SECTION 6 – HEALTH HAZARDS – PROTECTIVE MEASURES  – FIRST AID

 

 

Carcinogen:      No

 

EYES:              Corrosive to the eyes. Can cause severe irritation. Use eye protection when handling. In the event of contact flush with water for 15 minutes. Get medical attention if symptoms develop.

 

SKIN:              Can cause skin irritation on repeated and/or prolonged contact. Use rubber or neoprene gloves when handling. In the event of contact wash with water for 15 minutes. Get medical attention if symptoms develop.

 

INHALATION:           Mist can cause irritation of the respiratory system.

 

INGESTION:              Corrosive to the mouth, esophagus and mucous membranes. Drink large amounts of water. Get immediate medical attention.

 

IN ALL CASES:          GET PROMPT MEDICAL ATTENTION IF EFFECTS PERSIST

 

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

 

HYGIENE:      Wash hands and face with soap and water before eating or drinking. Launder soiled clothing before reuse.

 

SECTION 7 – PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE HANDLING, STORAGE AND USE

 

 

 

SPILLS AND LEAKS:            Collect excess. Flush residual to a sanitary sewer.

 

STORAGE AND HANDLING:           Keep container closed. Store at ambient temperatures.

 

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

 

EMPTY CONTAINERS:        Wash out with water. Send to a recycling center.

 

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