MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

 

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

                                                                             Last Revision:               January 26, 2004

HMIS Hazard 4 – Extreme                  Health              1 3 – High                       Fire                  2 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:                        LAUNDRY BOOSTER

SYNONYMS:            

SECTION 2  - HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS

 

 

 

COMPONENTS                                 CAS #             PERCENT       PEL/TWA        SARA III, SEC 313    

Isoparafinic Petroleum Solvent                   64742-48-9                                 NE                           NO

Nonylphenolethoxylates                        9016-45-9                                   NE                           NO

 

SECTION 3 – CHEMICAL AND PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

 

 

 

Appearance:           Pale yellow liquid                            Boiling Point (^oF):                                 about 358 ^oF

Odor:                     Mild hydrocarbon                           Freezing Point (^oF):                               ND

pH:                         NA                                                Specific Gravity (H₂O=1 @ 70^oF):       0.814

Water solubility:                        Miscible                       Vapor Pressure, mm Hg, 25^oC: ND

Vapor Density (air=1):  ND                              Volatile Organic (VOC) content:           75%

Evaporation Rate (Butyl Acetate = 1):   ND

 

SECTION 4 – FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS

 

 

Flash Point (Method):               TCC 127 ^oF     Explosive Limits: Lower            0.7       Upper  6.5      

Flammable Limits:                     None                Auto Ignition Temperature:        None

Extinguishing Media:                 Suitable for surrounding fire.

 

Special Fire Fighting Procedures and Hazards:  NIOSH approved self contained breathing apparatus

 

Unusual Fire & Explosion Hazards:       Do not mix or store with strong oxidants like liquid chlorine, or concentrated oxygen.

 

SECTION 5 – REACTIVITY INFORMATION

 

 

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

 

Conditions to Avoid:                 Strong oxidents.

 

Materials to Avoid:                   Strong oxidizing/reducing agents

 

Decomposition Products:          Carbon dioxide and carbon monoxideat elevated temperatures.

 

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SECTION 6 – HEALTH HAZARDS – PROTECTIVE MEASURES  – FIRST AID

 

 

Carcinogen:      No

 

EYES:              Mild eye irritant. Use chemical goggles when handling this product. In the event of contact flush with water for 15 minutes Get medical attention if symptoms develop.

 

SKIN:              Can cause dryness and/or defatting of the skin creating irritation or dermatitis on repeated or prolonged contact. Use neoprene or rubber gloves and apron when handling this product. 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 as well as dizziness and headaches to unconsciousness.

 

INGESTION:              Irritable to the mouth, esophagus and mucous membranes. 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:            Remove all sources of ignition. 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

 

SECTION 8 – REGULATORY INFORMATION

 

 

 

DOT SHIPPING DESCRIPTION:      Combustible Liquid N.O.S. (Contains petroleum naphtha),

                                                                                    Combustible Liquid, NA1993, PG III

 

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