MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

 

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

                                                                             Last Revision:               January 14, 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:            #7950 LIQUID POWER WASH

SYNONYMS:             Power wash cleaning compound

SECTION 2  - HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS

 

 

 

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

Sodium Hydroxide                                1310-73-2                               1 mg/m³                                                NO

 

 

 

 

SECTION 3 – CHEMICAL AND PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

 

 

 

Appearance:           Clear dark brown liquid                  Boiling Point (^oF):                                 215 ^oF

Odor:                     Slight alkaline odor             Freezing Point (^oF):                               about +25 ^oF

pH:                         >13; about 12.25 @ 10%              Specific Gravity (H₂O=1):                     1.100

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

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

Evaporation Rate (Water = 1)               ND

 

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:                 Water,  Fog,  Foam, Carbon Dioxide, Dry Chemical

 

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:     Mixing with strong acids can create rapid temperature and pressure increases.

 

Materials to Avoid:       Contact with zinc, aluminum, peroxides, or halogenated hydrocarbons

 

Decomposition Products:          Not Known.

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SECTION 6 – HEALTH HAZARDS – PROTECTIVE MEASURES  – FIRST AID

 

 

Carcinogen:      No

 

EYES:              Corrosive to the eyes. Can cause severe irritation and/or burns. In the event of contact flush thoroughly with clean water for 15 minutes. Use chemical goggles when handling this product. Get medical attention if symptoms occur.

 

SKIN:              Can cause skin irritation on repeated or prolonged contact. Use neoprene or rubber gloves and apron when handling this product Wash thoroughly with clean           water for 15 minutes.

 

INHALATION:           Mist or vapors can cause irritation of the 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, 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

the 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 or return to Wausau Chemical Corporation.

 

SECTION 8 – REGULATORY INFORMATION

 

 

 

DOT SHIPPING DESCRIPTION:      Corrosive Liquid, Basic, Inorganic, N.O.S., (Contains Sodium                                                              Hydroxide), 8, UN3266 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