MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

 

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

                                                                             Last Revision:               January 28, 2004

HMIS Hazard

4 – Extreme                  Health              1

3 – High                       Fire                  3

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:                        REFRESH

SYNONYMS:            

SECTION 2  - HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS

 

 
 

 

 


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

Methanol                                              67-56-1           40%                 200 ppm                      YES

 

 

 

SECTION 3 – CHEMICAL AND PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

 
 

 

 


Appearance:           Pale yellow liquid                            Boiling Point (oF):                                 about 175 oF

Odor:                     Pleasant perfume fragrance             Freezing Point (oF):                               ND

pH:                         about 8.5 to 9.0                              Specific Gravity (H2O=1 @ 70oF):       0.937

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

Vapor Density (air=1):  ND                                          Volatile Organic (VOC) content:           40%

Evaporation Rate (Butyl Acetate = 1)                ND

 

SECTION 4 – FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS

 

 

 

 

 
 

 


Flash Point (Method):               54 oF                Explosive Limits: Lower            7.3%    Upper              36%    

Flammable Limits:                     ND                  Auto Ignition Temperature:        878 oF

Extinguishing Media:                 Foam, Carbon Dioxide, Dry Chemical

 

Special Fire Fighting Procedures and Hazards:  Self contained breathing apparatus

 

Unusual Fire & Explosion Hazards:       Keep work area free of hot metal surfaces or other ignition sources.

 

SECTION 5 – REACTIVITY INFORMATION

 

 

 

 
 

 


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

 

Conditions to Avoid:                 Strong oxidizers, excessive heat, sources of ignition

 

Materials to Avoid:                   Oxidizing agents

 

Decomposition Products:          Acrid smoke, irritating fumes, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide.

 


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SECTION 6 – HEALTH HAZARDS – PROTECTIVE MEASURES  – FIRST AID

 
 

 


Carcinogen:      No

EYES:              Severely irritating causing pain and redness. Prolonged contact or contact in high concentrations can cause blindness. Use chemical goggles when handling this product. In the event of contact flush with water for 15 minutes. Get immediate medical attention if symptoms develop.

 

SKIN:              Can cause 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 of the respiratory system. Excessive inhalation can create a myriad of symptoms including respiratory failure and death.

 

INGESTION:              Ingestion of a small quantity may cause severe abdominal pain, anorexia, nausea, and vomiting. Larger quantities may lead to blurred vision and speech, blindness, unconsciousness and death. Drink large amounts of water. 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 with water. Replace and firmly tighten closures. Send to a recycling center or return to Wausau Chemical Corporation.

SECTION 8 – REGULATORY INFORMATION

 

 
 

 

 


DOT SHIPPING DESCRIPTION: Combustible liquid, N.O.S., (contains Methanol), 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

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