MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

 

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

                                                                            Last Revision:                January 29, 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:      PURPLE DEMON DETERGENT

SYNONYMS:             Car Wash Presoak

SECTION 2  - HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS

 
 
 

 

 


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

Potassium Hydroxide                            1310-58-3                               2 mg/m3                               NO

Silicic Acid, Sodium salt                        1344-09-8                               NE                               NO

 

 

SECTION 3 – CHEMICAL AND PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
 
 

 

 


Appearance:           Clear, purple liquid             Boiling Point (oF):                                 215 oF

Odor:                     Alkaline                                          Melting Point (oF):                                -5 oF

pH:                         >13                                                Specific Gravity (H2O=1):                     1.185  

Water solubility:            Complete                                 Vapor Pressue, mm Hg, 20oC:  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):               None                Explosive Limits: Lower            None    Upper              None   

Flammable Limits:                     None                Auto Ignition Temperature:        None

 

Extinguishing Media:                 Water spray, dry chemical, carbon dioxide or alcohol resistant foam.

 

Special Fire Fighting Procedures and Hazards:  Wear chemical protective clothing and positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus. Approach upwind to avoid toxic vapors.

 

Unusual Fire & Explosion Hazards:                               None known.

 

SECTION 5 – REACTIVITY INFORMATION

 

 

 
 
 

 


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

 

Conditions to Avoid:                 None known.

 

Materials to Avoid:                   Strong acids.

 

Decomposition Products:          Not Known.

 

Purple Demon Car Wash Presoak Detergent                                                                                  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 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 flush with water for 15 minutes. Get medical attention if symptoms develop.

 

INHALATION:           Mist or vapors can cause irritation or damage to the respiratory system.

 

INGESTION:              Corrosive to the mouth, esophagus and mucous membranes. Drink large amounts of water or milk. 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         

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, acidic, inorganic, N.O.S., (Contains Potassium            `                                                           Hydroxide), 8, UN3266 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

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