MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

 

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

                                                                             Last Revision:               January 28, 2004

HMIS Hazard 4 – Extreme                  Health              3 3 – High                       Fire                  1 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:                   RINSE AID

SYNONYMS:             None

SECTION 2  - HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS

 

 

 

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

Mono(Nonylphenyl) Ether, Ethoxylated Propoxylated

                                                            37251-69-7                             NE                               NO

Polyethylene Phenyl Ether Phosphate39464-70-5                                 NE                               NO

Ethoxylated Polyoxyprolyene                9003-11-6                               NE                               NO

Isopropyl Alcohol                                 67-63-0                                   400 ppm                      NO

 

SECTION 3 – CHEMICAL AND PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

 

 

 

Appearance:           Clear, yellow liquid                         Boiling Point (^oF):                     Initial 186^OF

Odor:                     Characteristic Odor                        Freezing Point (^oF):                               ND

pH:                         2-3                                                 Specific Gravity (H₂O=1):                     0.982

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

Vapor Density (air=1):  ND                                          Volatile Organic (VOC) content:           22%

Evaporation Rate (Butyl Acetate = 1)    ND                 

 

SECTION 4 – FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS

 

 

Flash Point (Method):   NE                               Explosive Limits: Lower            NE       Upper              NE      

Flammable Limits:         NE                               Auto Ignition Temperature:        NE

 

Extinguishing Media:     Water/Fog, Foam, Alcohol Foam, Carbon Dioxide

Special Fire Fighting Procedures and Hazards:  Use self contained breathing apparatus when material is involved in a fire

 

Unusual Fire & Explosion Hazards:       Hydrogen chloride gas could form at high heat.

 

SECTION 5 – REACTIVITY INFORMATION

 

 

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

 

Conditions to Avoid:     None known

 

Materials to Avoid:       None Known

 

Decomposition Products:          Oxides of carbon and phosphorus

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SECTION 6 – HEALTH HAZARDS – PROTECTIVE MEASURES  – FIRST AID

 

 

Carcinogen:      No

 

EYES:              Severely irritating. 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 skin irritation on repeated or prolonged contact. Use neoprene or rubber gloves and apron when handling this product. In the event of contact wash with water for 15 minutes. Get medical attention if symptoms develop.

 

INHALATION:           High vapor inhalation may cause headaches or dizziness, use with proper ventilation.

 

INGESTION:  If ingested DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING.  Get medical attention.

 

IN ALL CASES:          GET PROMPT MEDICAL ATTENTION IF 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 spill. Collect excess. Use absorbent to pick up residual.

 

STORAGE AND HANDLING:           Keep container closed. Store in a cool storage area.

 

WASTE DISPOSAL:              Dispose of in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations.        

 

EMPTY CONTAINERS:        Rinse with water and send to recycler.

 

SECTION 8 – REGULATORY INFORMATION

 

 

 

DOT SHIPPING DESCRIPTION:      None

 

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