MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

 

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

                                                                             Last Revision:               January 20, 2004

HMIS Hazard 4 – Extreme                  Health              3 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:                        DAIRY ACID #40

SYNONYMS:             ACID CLEANING AGENT

SECTION 2  - HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS

 

 

 

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

PHOSPHORIC ACID                         7664-38-2       40%                 1mg/m³                                       NO

 

 

 

SECTION 3 – CHEMICAL AND PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

 

 

 

Appearance:           Clear red liquid                              Boiling Point (^oF):                                 >212 ^oF

Odor:                     Acidic                                            Freezing Point (^oF):                               ND

pH:                         <1.0                                               Specific Gravity(H₂O=1 @ 70^oF):        1.254

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

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

Evaporation Rate (Butyl Acetate = 1)                NE      

 

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:                 Suitable for surrounding fire.

 

Special Fire Fighting Procedures and Hazards:  None

 

Unusual Fire & Explosion Hazards:                               None known.

 

SECTION 5 – REACTIVITY INFORMATION

 

 

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

 

Conditions to Avoid:                 None known

 

Materials to Avoid:                   Highly alkaline materials; chlorine releasing materials..

 

Decomposition Products:          Fumes of oxides of phosphorus when heated to decomposition.

 

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SECTION 6 – HEALTH HAZARDS – PROTECTIVE MEASURES  – FIRST AID

 

 

Carcinogen:      NO

 

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

 

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

 

INHALATION:           Mist or vapors can cause damage to the respiratory system. Move to fresh air.

 

INGESTION:              Corrosive to the mouth, esophagus and mucous membranes. May cause local damage if taken internally. Drink large amounts of water. DO NOT Induce vomiting. 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. Neutralize with soda ash and flush area with water.

 

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

Do not allow to mix with highly alkaline materials or chlorine compounds.

 

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

 

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

SECTION 8 – REGULATORY INFORMATION

 

 

 

DOT SHIPPING DESCRIPTION:      Corrosive Liquid, Acidic, Inorganic, N.O.S., (Phosphoric Acid), 8,                                                                   UN3264 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