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         0 1 – Slight                      Other 0 - Least

Emergency       CHEMTREC              800-424-9300

Phones:            Wausau Chemical         715-842-2285

SECTION 1 - MATERIAL IDENTIFICATION

 

 

 

NAME:     #53 ENGINE CLEANER POWDER

SYNONYMS:            

SECTION 2  - HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS

 

 

 

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

Sodium Hydroxide                                1310-73-2                               2 mg/m³                                No

 

 

 

SECTION 3 – CHEMICAL AND PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

 

 

 

Appearance:           White powder                                Boiling Point (^oF):                                 NA     

Odor:                     None                                              Melting Point (^oF):                                ND     

pH:                         >13 (1% solution)                           Specific Gravity (H₂O=1)                     NA     

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

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

Evaporation Rate (Butyl Acetate = 1)      NA

 

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:                 Whatever is suitable for the surrounding fire.

 

Special Fire Fighting Procedures and Hazards:  Self contained breathing apparatus.

 

Unusual Fire & Explosion Hazards:       If fighting fire in the vicinity, this product generates heat when                                                                 splashed with water

 

SECTION 5 – REACTIVITY INFORMATION

 

 

Stable:    Yes                                                    Hazardous Polymerization:        Does not Occur

 

Conditions to Avoid:                 Moisture. Keep container closed.

 

Materials to Avoid:                   Strong Acids, ammonia, amines.

 

Decomposition Products:          Chlorine gas.

 

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SECTION 6 – HEALTH HAZARDS – PROTECTIVE MEASURES  – FIRST AID

 

 

Carcinogen:      No

 

EYES:              Corrosive to the eyes. Use goggles when handling this product. In the event of contact wash thoroughly with water for 15 minutes. Get medical attention if symptoms occur.

 

SKIN:              Can cause severe skin irritation and burns on prolonged or repeated contact. Use rubber gloves when handling. Wash thoroughly with clean water for 15 minutes. Get medical attention.

 

INHALATION:           Dust can cause irritation and burns to the eyes, skin and respiratory system.

 

INGESTION:              Corrosive 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 of dust.

 

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 thoroughly with water. Send to a recycling center for disposal.

 

SECTION 8 – REGULATORY INFORMATION

 

 

 

DOT SHIPPING DESCRIPTION:      Corrosive solid, Basic, Inorganic, N.O.S. (Contains Sodium                                                                  Hydroxide), 8, UN3262, 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