MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

 

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

                                                                            Last Revision:                January 27, 2004

HMIS Hazard 4 – Extreme                  Health              1 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:            GLASS WASHER COMPOUND

SYNONYMS:             Washer Soap

SECTION 2  - HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS

 

 

 

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

NONE

 

 

 

SECTION 3 – CHEMICAL AND PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

 

 

 

Appearance:           Clear to slightly tan liquid                Boiling Point (^oF):                                 ~212 ^oF

Odor:                     no appreciable odor                        Freezing Point (^oF):                               ND

pH:                         4 to 5                                             Specific Gravity (H₂O=1):                     1.150

Water solubility:            Complete                                 Vapor Pressue, mm Hg, 20^oC:  ND

Vapor Density (air=1):  like water                     Volatile Organic (VOC) content:           NA

Evaporation Rate (water = 1)                ND

 

SECTION 4 – FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS

 

 

Flash Point (Method):   None                           Explosive Limits: Lower            NA      Upper  NA                

Flammable Limits:         None                            Auto Ignition Temperature:     NA

Extinguishing Media:                 That for surrounding fire

Special Fire Fighting Procedures and Hazards:  None known.

 

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:       None Known

 

Decomposition Products:          None Known

 

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SECTION 6 – HEALTH HAZARDS – PROTECTIVE MEASURES  – FIRST AID

 

 

Carcinogen:      No

 

EYES:              Moderate eye irritant. May cause moderate corneal injury. Vapors may irritate eyes.  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. In the event of contact wash thoroughly with soap and water. Get medical attention if symptoms develop.

 

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

 

INGESTION:              Can cause severe irritation to the mouth, esophagus and mucous membranes, with possible blindness or death. Drink large amounts of water. 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. 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 with water. Send to a recycling center for disposal or return to Wausau Chemical Corporation.

 

SECTION 8 – REGULATORY INFORMATION

 

 

 

DOT SHIPPING DESCRIPTION:                  None

 

LABEL REQUIRED:                                       None

 

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