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                  3 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:                        BRAKE CLEANER-HI

SYNONYMS:             NONE

SECTION 2  - HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS

 

 

 

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

Petroleum Naphtha                               64742-89-8                             400 ppm                      NO

Isopropyl Alcohol                                 00067-63-0                             400 ppm                      NO

 

SECTION 3 – CHEMICAL AND PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

 

 

 

Appearance:           Clear, colorless liquid                      Boiling Point (^oF):                                 180 to 210 ^oF

Odor:                     Petroleum odor                               Freezing Point (^oF):                               NA

pH:                         NA                                                            Specific Gravity (H₂O=1):                     0.719

Water solubility:            Partial                                       Vapor Pressure, mm Hg, 20^oC: NE

Vapor Density (air=1):  ND                              Volatile Organic (VOC) content:           100%

Evaporation Rate (Butyl Acetate = 1)                ND

 

SECTION 4 – FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS

 

 

Flash Point (Method):     less than 15 ^oF            Explosive Limits: Lower  1.0                 Upper              7.00    

Flammable Limits:         NE                              Auto Ignition Temperature:                    NE

 

Extinguishing Media:     Water, fog, carbon dioxide, dry chemical for small fires, AFFF-ATC (alcohol) foam for large fires.

 

Special Fire Fighting Procedures and Hazards:  Positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus, NIOSH approved, to be used.  Containers exposed to fire should be cooled with water to prevent build-up of pressure.

Unusual Fire & Explosion Hazards:       Flammable vapors may travel along the ground and spread the fire or be ignited by sparks or other sources of ignition.

 

SECTION 5 – REACTIVITY INFORMATION

 

 

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

 

Conditions to Avoid:     Contact with sparks, fire, hot glowing surfaces, welding arcs or high temperature sources.

Materials to Avoid:       Strong oxidizers, Alkalines, Acids

 

Decomposition Products: Thermo decomposition may produce, carbon monoxide and/or carbon dioxide

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SECTION 6 – HEALTH HAZARDS – PROTECTIVE MEASURES  – FIRST AID

 

 

Carcinogen:      No

 

EYES:              Can cause severe irritation, redness, tearing, blurred vision. Use eye goggles or face shield when handling this product. In the event of contact flush with water for 15 minutes. Get medical attention if symptoms develop.

 

SKIN:              Prolonged or repeated contact can cause moderate irritation, defatting, dermatitis. Wear protective neoprene gloves when handling this product. In the event of contact wash with soap and water. If irritation develops get medical attention.

 

INHALATION:           Excessive fumes can cause nose irritation, throat irritation, headache, dizziness, nausea, drowsiness, fatigue, weakness, light-headedness, giddiness and stupor. Remove to fresh air and call physician. Use a NIOSH approved respirator where there is not adequate ventilation to keep fume concentrations below the PEL limit.

 

INGESTION:              Can cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea. Aspiration of material into lungs can cause chemical pneumonitis that can be fatal. Seek medical attention immediately.

 

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. Remove contaminated clothing.

 

SECTION 7 – PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE HANDLING, STORAGE AND USE

 

 

 

SPILLS AND LEAKS:            Contact proper authorities. Ventilate area. Use proper protective equipment.  Small spills, mop, wipe, or soak up with adsorbent.  Put material into drums.  Large spills, stop leak at source, prevent spreading, pump to good drums and absorb remaining liquid with sawdust or vermiculite absorbent and sweep into a closed container for disposal.

 

STORAGE AND HANDLING:           Keep away from heat, sparks, fire and direct sunlight.  Provide electrical grounding for containers and equipment when handling this product.  Keep container tightly closed when not in use.  Never use pressure to empty container.  Store in a dry, ventilated area.  Empty container may be hazardous; it may contain vapor and residues.  Do not cut, drill or weld on or near containers. Do not store in copper tanks.

 

WASTE DISPOSAL:              In accordance with local, state, and federal regulations through a licensed disposal facility.

 

EMPTY CONTAINERS:        May be hazardous due to vapors or residues.  Send to a recycler or return to Wausau Chemical Company.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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SECTION 8 – REGULATORY INFORMATION

 

 

 

DOT SHIPPING DESCRIPTION:      Flammable liquid N.O.S. (Petroleum Naphtha, Isopropyl Alcohol),                                                       3, UN1993, PG II

 

LABEL REQUIRED:                           Flammable

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