MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

 

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

                                                                             Last Revision:               January 21, 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:                        HAY GREEN

SYNONYMS:             Buffered Propionic Acid hay

                                    preservative EPA Registered #15265-19 Est. No. 15265-WI-001

SECTION 2  - HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS

 

 

 

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

Propionic Acid                         79-09-4           68.0%              10 ppm                        NO

Citric Acid                                            77-92-9           2.50%              NA                              NO

Nonyl Phenol Ethoxylate                       9016-45-9                               NE                               NO

Maximum water                                    7732-18-5       22.5%              NA                              NO

 

SECTION 3 – CHEMICAL AND PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

 

 

 

Appearance:           Green, slightly viscous liquid            Boiling Point (^oF):                                 >212   

Odor:                     Sharp, pungent, odor                      Freezing Point (^oF):                               -30 ^oF

pH:                         5.8 to 6.0                                       Specific Gravity @70 ^oF (H₂O=1):       1.065-1.075

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

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

Evaporation Rate (Butyl Acetate = 1)                ND

 

SECTION 4 – FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS

 

 

Flash Point (Method):               >200 ^oF           Explosive Limits: Lower            ND      Upper              ND     

Flammable Limits:                     ND                  Auto Ignition Temperature:        ND

Extinguishing Media:                 Water spray, dry chemical, carbon dioxide and foam.

 

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:                   Oxidizing materials.

 

Decomposition Products:          Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide.

 

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SECTION 6 – HEALTH HAZARDS – PROTECTIVE MEASURES  – FIRST AID

 

 

Carcinogen:      No

 

EYES:              Can cause severe eye irritation on prolonged or repeated contact. Use eye protection when handling. 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. Wash thoroughly with soap and water in the event of contact. Get medical attention if symptoms develop.

 

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

 

INGESTION:              Can cause irritation of the mouth, esophagus and mucous membranes. Drink large quantities 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. The EPA requires that a written record is made for spills greater than one quart. Spills greater than that required for application to one acre must be reported.

 

STORAGE AND HANDLING:           Keep containers tightly closed. Store at ambient temperatures. Freezes at –30 ^oF. Freezing does not deteriorate the product.

 

WASTE DISPOSAL:              Follow the recommendations of local, state and federal regulations. Should only apply if product is contaminated with other material that makes the product unfit for its intended use.

 

EMPTY CONTAINERS:        Triple 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