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:   BLACKTOP & CONCRETE CLEANER

SYNONYMS:

SECTION 2  - HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS

 

 

 

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

Sodium Metasilicate                              6834-92-0                                   2 mg/m³                    NO

 

SECTION 3 – CHEMICAL AND PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

 

 

 

Appearance:           White crystalline solid                     Boiling Point (^oF):                                 NA

Odor:                     Pine Fragrance                               Melting Point (^oF):                                ND

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

Water solubility:      Complete                                       Vapor Pressure, mm Hg, ^oF                  NA

Vapor Density (air=1):  NA                              Volatile Organic (VOC) content:           None

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:                 Dry foam, carbon dioxide

 

Special Fire Fighting Procedures and Hazards:  None

 

Unusual Fire & Explosion Hazards:                   Protect skin and eyes-highly alkaline material

 

SECTION 5 – REACTIVITY INFORMATION

 

 

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

 

Conditions to Avoid:                 Contact with moisture.

 

Materials to Avoid:                   Acids.

 

Decomposition Products:          carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide

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SECTION 6 – HEALTH HAZARDS – PROTECTIVE MEASURES  – FIRST AID

 

 

Carcinogen:      No

 

EYES:              Corrosive and extremely irritating to the eyes. Use chemical goggles when handling. In the event of contact flush thoroughly with water for 15 minutes. Get medical attention if symptoms develop.

 

SKIN:              Can be destructive to skin tissue on repeated and/or prolonged contact. Use neoprene or rubber gloves while handling. In the event of contact wash with water for 15 minutes.

 

INHALATION:           Dust can cause irritation or damage to the respiratory system.

 

INGESTION:              Corrosive to the mouth, esophagus and mucous membranes. 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, 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:            Contain to prevent loss to the environment. Collect excess material. Flush residual material to a sanitary sewer.

 

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

 

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

 

EMPTY CONTAINERS:        Rinse thoroughly with water. Send to a recycling center or return to Wausau Chemical Corporation.

 

SECTION 8 – REGULATORY INFORMATION

 

 

 

DOT SHIPPING DESCRIPTION:      Corrosive solid, Basic Inorganic, N.O.S. (Disodium Trioxosilicate,                                                        Pentahydrate), 8 UN3262, 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