MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

 

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

                                                                            Last Revision:                February 11, 2004

HMIS Hazard 4 – Extreme                  Health              1 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:                        SURFACTANT SL-62

SYNONYMS:             Alkoxylated Linear Alcohol

SECTION 2  - HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS

 

 

 

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

Poly(oxyethylene/oxypropylene)-          52232-09-4     100                  NE                   NA

monohexylether                                               

 

SECTION 3 – CHEMICAL AND PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

 

 

 

Appearance:           Clear, off color hazy liquid  Boiling Point (^oF):                                 Decomposes

Odor:                     Slight                                              Freezing Point (^oF):                               ND

pH:                         5.0-7.0                                           Specific Gravity (H₂O=1):                     1.05

Water solubility:      Complete                                       Vapor Pressue, mm Hg, 20^oC:  <0.1

Vapor Density (air=1):  No data                        Volatile Organic (VOC) content:           None

Evaporation Rate (Butyl Acetate = 1)                NA

 

SECTION 4 – FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS

 

 

Flash Point (Method):               360 ^oF (PMCC)Explosive Limits: Lower           None    Upper              None   

Flammable Limits:                     NA                  Auto Ignition Temperature:        None

Extinguishing Media:                 Not applicable

 

Special Fire Fighting Procedures and Hazards:  None

 

Unusual Fire & Explosion Hazards:       None known.

 

SECTION 5 – REACTIVITY INFORMATION

 

 

Stable:    Yes                                                    Hazardous Polymerization:        Does not Occur

 

Conditions to Avoid:                 None known.

 

Materials to Avoid:                   Strong oxidizers

 

Decomposition Products:          Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide

 

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SECTION 6 – HEALTH HAZARDS – PROTECTIVE MEASURES  – FIRST AID

 

 

Carcinogen:      No

 

EYES:              A severe irritant. Use chemical goggles when handling this material. 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 when handling this material. In the event of contact wash thoroughly with soap and water. No adverse effects are expected from absorption of the material through the skin. Get medical attention if symptoms develop.

 

INHALATION:           Mist or vapors can cause irritation of the respiratory system in high concentration.

 

INGESTION:              No adverse effects are expected. Excessive ingestion can cause abdominal discomfort, nausea, and diarrhea.

 

IN ALL CASES:          GET PROMPT MEDICAL ATTENTION IF ADVERSE EFFECTS OCCUR

 

PRIMARY ROUTES OF ENTRY:      Skin, eyes, inhalation, but no adverse effects are anticipated.

 

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. Send to a recycling center for disposal.

 

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