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:                        BUFFERED SHIRT SOUR

SYNONYMS:            

SECTION 2  - HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS

 

 

 

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

Sodium Fluorosilicate                16893-85-9                             2.5 mg/m³                                          NO

 

Sodium Fluorosilicate is an oral POISON

 

 

SECTION 3 – CHEMICAL AND PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

 

 

 

Appearance:           White granular powder                   Boiling Point (^oF):                     Decomposes if heated

Odor:                     None                                              Melting Point (^oF):                                NA

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

Water solubility:      Soluble                                           Vapor Pressue, mm Hg, 20^oC:  NA

Vapor Density (air=1):  NA                              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

 

Special Fire Fighting Procedures and Hazards:  Self contained breathing apparatus.

 

Unusual Fire & Explosion Hazards:       Will decompose to toxic and corrosive fluoride vapors in a fire. 

 

SECTION 5 – REACTIVITY INFORMATION

 

 

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

 

Conditions to Avoid:                 Heat

Materials to Avoid:                   Ferrous materials, alkaline materials

Decomposition Products:          Hydrofluoric Acid, silico tetrafluoride, silicone fluorides.

 

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SECTION 6 – HEALTH HAZARDS – PROTECTIVE MEASURES  – FIRST AID

 

 

Carcinogen:      No

 

EYES:              Severe eye irritant. Use chemical goggles. 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. Use rubber or neoprene gloves when handling. In the event of contact wash thoroughly with soap and water.

 

INHALATION:           Mist or vapors can cause irritation of the respiratory system.

 

INGESTION:              Poisonous. Drink large amounts of water or milk. Get immediate medical attention.

 

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

 

PRIMARY ROUTES OF ENTRY:      Skin, eyes, 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:            Spilled material may be shoveled into drums for reuse or disposal. Residues should be neutralized with lime and flushed away with water

 

STORAGE AND HANDLING:           Keep containers tightly closed. Store at ambient temperatures.

 

WASTE DISPOSAL:              Follow recommendations of local, state and federal regulations. Material is considered a hazardous waste under RCRA. Spills may be reportable to state and federal agencies under the clean water act.

 

EMPTY CONTAINERS:        Rinse thoroughly with water. Send to a recycling center for disposal.

 

SECTION 8 – REGULATORY INFORMATION

 

 

 

DOT SHIPPING DESCRIPTION:      Other regulated substances solid, N.O.S., (Contains Sodium                                                                 Fluorosilicate), 9, NA3077, PG III

 

LABEL REQUIRED:                           Nine

 

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