MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

 

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

                                                                             Last Revision:               January 29, 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:            PHOS CLEAN CONCENTRATE

SYNONYMS:            

SECTION 2  - HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS

 

 

 

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

Phosphoric acid                                    007664-38-2                           1 mg/m³                        NO

Ethylene Glycol N-Butyl Ether  111-76-2         16%                 25 ppm                        YES

 

 

 

SECTION 3 – CHEMICAL AND PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

 

 

 

Appearance:           Clear, pale green liquid                   Boiling Point (^oF):                                 >212

Odor:                     Ether like                                        Freezing Point (^oF):                               ND

pH:                         about 1.0                                        Specific Gravity (H₂O=1 @ 70^oF):       1.214

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

Vapor Density (air=1)   :           NE                               Volatile Organic (VOC) content:           16%

Evaporation Rate (Butyl Acetate = 1)                NE

 

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:                 Same as for surrounding fire.

 

Special Fire Fighting Procedures and Hazards:  Water spray to keep containers cool. Use self contained breathing apparatus.

 

Unusual Fire & Explosion Hazards:       May react with some metals to form hydrogen gas.

 

SECTION 5 – REACTIVITY INFORMATION

 

 

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

 

Conditions to Avoid:                 Contact with alkaline materials.

 

Materials to Avoid:                   Alkaline materials, mild steel and aluminum

 

Decomposition Products:          Oxides of phosphorus.

 

Phos Clean Concentrate                                                                                                                    Page 2

SECTION 6 – HEALTH HAZARDS – PROTECTIVE MEASURES  – FIRST AID

 

 

Carcinogen:      No

 

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

 

SKIN:              Can cause severe skin irritation on repeated or prolonged contact. Use neoprene or rubber gloves and apron when handling this product. In the event of contact wash thoroughly with water for 15 minutes. Get medical attention if any symptoms develop.

 

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. Neutralize residual material with soda ash. Flush 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 or return to Wausau Chemical Corporation.

 

SECTION 8 – REGULATORY INFORMATION

 

 

 

DOT SHIPPING DESCRIPTION:      Corrosive liquid, acidic, inorganic, N.O.S., (Contains Phosphoric                                                                      Acid), 8, UN3264, PG III

 

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