MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

 

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

                                                                             Last Revision:                           May 02, 2005

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:                        WDG FORMULA

SYNONYMS:             Buffered Acid Blend

SECTION 2  - HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS

 

 

 

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

Propionic Acid                         79-09-4                                   10 ppm                        NO

Acetic Acid                                          64-19-7                                   10 ppm                        NO

Benzoic Acid                                        65-85-0                                   NE                               NO

Alkoxylated Alkylphenol                       127087-87-0                           NE                               NO

Maximum water                                    7732-18-5           22%             NA                              NO

 

SECTION 3 – CHEMICAL AND PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

 

 

 

Appearance:           Blue, slightly viscous liquid  Boiling Point (^oF):                                 >212 ^oF

Odor:                     Sharp, pungent odor                       Freezing Point (^oF):                               ~ -30 ^oF

pH:                         5.6 to 5.9                                       Specific Gravity (H₂O=1):                     1.080

Water solubility:            Complete                                 Vapor Pressure, mm Hg, 20^oC: 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):               >200 ^oF           Explosive Limits: Lower            ND      Upper              ND     

Flammable Limits:                     ND                  Auto Ignition Temperature:        ND

Extinguishing Media:                 Water spray, dry chemical, carbon dioxide and foam.

 

Special Fire Fighting Procedures and Hazards:  None

 

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:                   Oxidizing materials.

 

Decomposition Products:          Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide.

 

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SECTION 6 – HEALTH HAZARDS – PROTECTIVE MEASURES  – FIRST AID

 

 

Carcinogen:      No

 

EYES:              Can cause severe eye irritation on prolonged contact. Use eye protection. In the event of contact flush thoroughly with water for 15 minutes. Get medical attention if symptoms develop.

 

SKIN:              Can cause skin irritation on repeated or prolonged contact. Wash thoroughly with soap and water in the event of contact. Get medical attention if symptoms develop.

 

INHALATION:           Mist or vapors can cause irritation of the respiratory system on prolonged exposure.

 

INGESTION:              Can cause irritation of the mouth, esophagus and mucous membranes. Drink large quantities 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. Freezes at about –30^oF. Freezing does not deteriorate the product.

 

WASTE DISPOSAL:              Follow the recommendations of local, state and federal regulations. Should only apply if product is contaminated with other material which makes it unfit for its intended use.

 

EMPTY CONTAINERS:        Rinse with water. Send to a recycling center for disposal or       return to Wausau Chemical Corporation.

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