MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

 

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

                                                                             Last Revision:               January 14, 2004

HMIS Hazard 4 – Extreme                  Health              3 3 – High                       Fire                  0 2 – Moderate               Reactivity         1 1 – Slight                      Other 0 - Least

Emergency       CHEMTREC               800-424-9300

Phones:            Wausau Chemical         715-842-2285

SECTION 1 - MATERIAL IDENTIFICATION

 

 

 

NAME:                        LIQUI BRITE

SYNONYMS:            

SECTION 2  - HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS

 

 

 

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

NITRIC ACID                                     7697-37-2       25%                 2 ppm                          YES

HYDROFLOURIC ACID                   7664-39-3       <1%                 3 ppm                          NO

FERRIC SULFATE                             10028-22-5                             1 mg/m³                        NO

SULFURIC ACID                               7664-93-9                               1 mg/m³                        NO

SECTION 3 – CHEMICAL AND PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

 

 

 

Appearance:                 Clear, tan colored liquid            Boiling Point (^oF):                                 227

Odor:                           Acidic                                      Freezing Point (^oF):                               ND

pH:                               <1                                            Specific Gravity(H₂O=1 @ 70^oF):        1.240

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):                                       Explosive Limits: Lower                        Upper                         

Flammable Limits:                                             Auto Ignition Temperature:

Extinguishing Media:                 Water fog

Special Fire Fighting Procedures and Hazards:  Use self contained breathing apparatus

 

Unusual Fire & Explosion Hazards:       High temperatures form dangerous oxides of nitrogen.

 

SECTION 5 – REACTIVITY INFORMATION

 

 

Stable:              X                     Hazardous Polymerization::                   Does not Occur:          

 

Conditions to Avoid:                 Store away from heat sources

 

Materials to Avoid:                   Strong alkali, organic chemicals, sulfides.

 

Decomposition Products:          May liberate nitrogen oxides when heated to high temperatures.

 

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SECTION 6 – HEALTH HAZARDS – PROTECTIVE MEASURES  – FIRST AID

 

 

Carcinogen:      No

 

EYES:              Highly corrosive to the eyes with potential permanent damage. Use chemical safety goggles. In the event of contact flush with water for 15 minutes and get medical attention.

 

SKIN:              Extremely corrosive to the skin. Avoid contact by using neoprene gloves. Wash thoroughly with water for 15 minutes. Get medical attention if symptoms occur.

 

INHALATION:           Fumes are corrosive to the mouth throat and mucous membranes

 

INGESTION:              Drink large quantities of water. DO NOT induce vomiting. Get immediate medical attention.

 

IN ALL CASES:          GET PROMPT MEDICAL ATTENTION IF 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 and collect excess material. Provide adequate ventilation. Residual material can be neutralized with soda ash or lime. Do not use sawdust or rags for mopping.

 

STORAGE AND HANDLING:           Store in a cool location away from heat sources or oxidizing materials.

 

WASTE DISPOSAL:              Follow applicable local, state and federal regulations. In most cases can neutralize and send to a sanitary sewer.

 

EMPTY CONTAINERS:        Rinse and send to a recycling center or return to Wausau Chemical Corp.

 

SECTION 8 – REGULATORY INFORMATION

 

 

 

DOT SHIPPING DESCRIPTION:      CORROSIVE LIQUID, ACIDIC, INORGANIC, N.O.S.,                                                                              (CONTAINS NITRIC ACID), 8, UN3264, PG II

 

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