MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

 

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

                                                                             Last Revision             January 16, 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:            CARBURETOR CLEANER

SYNONYMS:            

SECTION 2  - HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS

 

 
 

 

 


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

XYLENE                                             1330-20-7          40                100 ppm                     YES

METHANOL                                      67-56-1              40                100 ppm                     YES

ACETONE                                         00067-64-1                          1000 ppm                    NO

SECTION 3 – CHEMICAL AND PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

 
 

 

 


Appearance:              Clear colorless          liquid              Boiling Point (oF):                              276-284 oF

Odor:                          Light aromatic                                   Freezing Point (oF):                          ND

pH:                              NA                                           Specific Gravity (H2O=1 @ 70oF):  0.820

Water solubility:         Negligible                               Vapor Pressure, mm Hg, 20oC: 7   ND

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):                       81 F                Explosive Limits: Lower       1.0       Upper             7.0      

Flammable Limits:                None               Auto Ignition Temperature:   810-984 F

Extinguishing Media:                        Dry Chemical, Carbon Dioxide, Foam

 

Special Fire Fighting Procedures and Hazards:   Use self contained breathing apparatus.  Isolate danger are.  Water spray for dispersing vapors.  Avoid spreading burning liquid with water used for cooling purposes.

 

Unusual Fire & Explosion Hazards:                                    The material is flammable and may be ignited by heat, sparks, flames or other sources of ignition such as static electricity, pilot lights and electrical equipment.  Vapors may travel distances to a source of ignition and ignite, flashback or explode.

 

SECTION 5 – REACTIVITY INFORMATION

 

 

 

 
 

 


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

 

Conditions to Avoid:             Sources of ignition.

 

Materials to Avoid:                Contact with strong oxidizing and reducing agents.

 

Decomposition Products:    Combustion can yield carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide


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SECTION 6 – HEALTH HAZARDS – PROTECTIVE MEASURES  – FIRST AID

 
 

 


Carcinogen:   No

EYES:             Severely irritating to the eyes. Use chemical goggles to prevent contact. Prolonged or repeated eye contact can cause blindness. 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 neoprene or rubber gloves and apron when handling this product In the event of contact wash with water for 15 minutes. Get medical attention if symptoms develop.

INHALATION:            Excessive inhalation of mist or vapors can cause breathlessness and possible respiratory failure. Use with adequate ventilation. Get medical attention if symptoms develop.

INGESTION:              Ingestion may cause severe abdominal pain, anorexia, nausea, and vomiting, blurred vision with possible blindness and death.

 

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:          Keep all sources of ignition and hot metal surfaces away from spill. Use foam on spills to minimize vapors and potential for fire.  Small spills may be absorbed into absorbent material suitable for hydrocarbon liquids.

 

STORAGE AND HANDLING:         Open container slowly to relieve any pressure.  Ground all equipment when transferring from one container to another.  Use explosion proof equipment.  Use and store in cool, dry, well-ventilated area.  Store in approved containers away for incompatible materials

 

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

 

EMPTY CONTAINERS:       Empty containers may contain dangerous vapor residue.  Do not pressurize, cut, weld, braze, solder, drill, grind or expose to heat, flame, sparks or other sources of ignitions.  Containers must be disposed of in accordance to regulations.

 

SECTION 8 – REGULATORY INFORMATION

 

 
 

 

 


DOT SHIPPING DESCRIPTION:    Flammable Liquid, N.O.S., (Xylene, Methanol, Acetone), 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

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