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:  RETURN LINE TREATMENT HP-2

SYNONYMS: Steam Condensate Corrosion Inhibitor

SECTION 2  - HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS

 

 

 

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

N,N-DIETHYLETHANOLAMINE  100-37-8                                   10 ppm                        NO

MORPHOLINE                                  110-91-8                                 20 ppm                        NO

 

 

SECTION 3 – CHEMICAL AND PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

 

 

 

Appearance:           Slightly amber liquid                        Boiling Point (^oF):                                 >212 ^oF

Odor:                     Ammonia type odor                        Freezing Point (^oF):                               ND

pH:                         >12                                                Specific Gravity (H₂O=1):                     0.986

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

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

Evaporation Rate (Butyl Acetate = 1):   ND

 

SECTION 4 – FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS

 

 

Flash Point (Method):   Tag Closed cup 145 ^oF Explosive Limits: Lower           ND                  Upper  ND

Flammable Limits:         ND                              Auto Ignition Temperature:          ND

 

Extinguishing Media:     Carbon dioxide, Dry Chemical

 

Special Fire Fighting Procedures and Hazards: 

Use respiratory protection when fighting fires where exposure to vapors is possible.

 

Unusual Fire & Explosion Hazards:       Emits toxic fumes when heated to decomposition

SECTION 5 – REACTIVITY INFORMATION

 

 

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

 

Conditions to Avoid:                 None known.  

 

Materials to Avoid:                   Avoid mixing with strong acids or strong oxidizing agents.         

 

Decomposition Products:          Thermal decomposition may yield carbon monoxide an nitrogen oxides.

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SECTION 6 – HEALTH HAZARDS – PROTECTIVE MEASURES  – FIRST AID

 

 

Carcinogen:      No

EYES:              Can cause severe irritation and permanent corneal injury if not treated promptly.

Vapors may cause temporary disturbance of vision. 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:              Causes chemical burns with discomfort or pain, severe redness and swelling, tissue destruction, fissures, ulceration and possibly bleeding into the inflamed area. 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:           May cause severe irritation of the respiratory tract, experienced as nasal discomfort and discharge, coughing, and possibly accompanied by chest pain. There may be difficulty in breathing. Get to fresh air and medical attention.

 

INGESTION:              Moderately toxic. Causes severe irritation or chemical burns of the mouth, throat, esophagus, and stomach, with pain or discomfort in the mouth, throat, chest, and abdomen, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, dizziness, drowsiness, thirst, faintness, weakness, circulatory collapse and coma.

Drink large amounts of water. Get immediate medical attention.

 

IN ALL CASES:          GET PROMPT MEDICAL ATTENTION IF EFFECTS PERSIST

 

PRIMARY ROUTES OF ENTRY:      Skin, eyes, and inhalation, ingestion.

 

HYGIENE:      Wash hands and face before eating or drinking. Wash soiled clothing before wearing again

SECTION 7 – PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE HANDLING, STORAGE AND USE

 

SPILLS AND LEAKS:            Collect for disposal. Toxic to fish, avoid discharge to natural waters

 

SPILLS AND LEAKS:            Collect for disposal. Toxic to fish, avoid discharge to natural waters

 

STORAGE AND HANDLING:           Keep away from heat or flame. Keep container closed. Use with adequate ventilation.

 

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

 

EMPTY CONTAINERS:        Rinse with water and send out for recycling.

 

SECTION 8 – REGULATORY INFORMATION

 

 

 

DOT SHIPPING DESCRIPTION:      Corrosive Liquid, Basic, Organic, N.O.S. (Contains                                                                                          Diethylaminoethanol), 8, UN3267 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