Material Safety Data Sheet

Product No. 17360, 17360-1 MC-1 Metal Cleaner                                                        

Issue Date (08-20-03)

Review Date (04-06-07)

Section 1: Product and Company Identification

Product Name: MC-1 Metal Cleaner                                                        

Synonym: Branson MC-1

Chemical Family: General purpose cleaner.

Manufactured For: Branson Ultrasonic Corp., Danbury, CT 08813 by ABC Compounding Co. Inc., Morrow GA 30260

Company Name

Ted Pella, Inc. and PELCO International, P.O. Box 492477, Redding, CA 96049-2477
Domestic Phone  (800) 237-3526 (Mon-Thu. 6:00AM to 4:30PM PST; Fri 6:00AM to 4:00PM PST)

International Phone (01) (530) 243-2200 (Mon-Thu. 6:00AM to 4:30PM PST; Fri 6:00AM to 4:00PM PST)

Chemtrec Emergency Number 1-800-424-9300 24 hrs a day.

Section 2: Composition / Information on Ingredients

Principle Hazardous Component(s) (chemical and common name(s)) (Cas. No)	%	OSHA PEL mg/m3	ACGIH  TLV mg/m3	NTP	IARC	OSHA regulated
This product contains no hazardous ingredients.	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE

Section 3: Hazard Identification
Emergency overview

Appearance: Clear, amber liquid

Immediate effects: May cause irritation to the eyes and skin.

Potential health effects

Primary Routes of entry: Eye and skin contact.
Signs and Symptoms of Overexposure: Ingestion may cause nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. Prolonged dermal exposure may cause drying of the skin.
Eyes: May cause irritation to the eyes experienced as discomfort or pain with excess blinking and tears production and redness or swelling of the conjunctiva.

Skin: May cause mild skin irritation. Prolonged or repeated contact may cause de-fatting or drying of skin.

Ingestion: May cause nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.

Inhalation: Not harmful.

Chronic Exposure: ND

Chemical Listed As Carcinogen Or Potential Carcinogen: This material is not listed as a carcinogen by IARC, NTP or OSHA.

See Toxicological Information (Section11)

Potential environmental effects

See Ecological Information (Section 12)

Section 4: First Aid Measures
If accidental overexposure is suspected

Eye(s) Contact: Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Get medical attention if irritation persists.

Skin Contact: Flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Get medical attention if irritation persists.
Inhalation: No specific treatment is necessary since this material is not likely to be hazardous by inhalation.

Ingestion: Give large quantities of water or milk. Induce vomiting. Get medical attention.

Note to physician

Treatment: ND

Medical Conditions generally Aggravated by Exposure: ND

Section 5: Fire Fighting Measures
Flash Point:  No flash by standard methods.
Flammable Limits: ND

Auto-ignition point: ND
Fire Extinguishing Media: Use appropriate methods for combating surrounding fire.
Special Fire Fighting Procedures: Wear a self-contained breathing apparatus with a full face piece operated in the positive pressure demand mode.
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards: ND

Hazardous combustion products: ND

DOT Class: Corrosive liquid, Basic, Inorganic, n.o.s.

Section 6: Accidental Release Measures
Steps to be Taken in Case Material is Released or Spilled: Absorb spill with inert material. Flush area well with water to remove trace residue. Surfaces may become slippery after spillage.
Waste Disposal Methods: Dispose of waste according to Federal, State and Local Regulations.

Section 7: Handling and Storage
Precautions to be Taken in Handling and Storage: Store in a cool, dry area. Keep from freezing. Keep container closed when not in use. Keep out of reach of children.

Storage temperature: ND

Storage Pressure: ND

Section 8: Exposure Controls / Personal Protection
Engineering Controls

Ventilation required: Use general ventilation.

Personal Protection Equipment

Respiratory protection: No special requirements are needed for this material.

Protective gloves: Wear impervious gloves made from rubber, nitrile or neoprene.
Skin protection: Wear impervious clothing.
Eye protection: Wear safety goggles or glasses.
Additional clothing and/or equipment:

Exposure Guidelines

See Composition/Information on Ingredients (Section2)

Section 9 Physical and Chemical Properties
Appearance and Physical State: Clear, amber liquid.

Odor (threshold): Odorless

Specific Gravity (H2O=1): 1.15

Vapor Pressure (mm Hg): NE

Vapor Density (air=1): NE

Percent Volatile by volume: ND

 

Evaporation Rate (butyl acetate=1): NA

Boiling Point: >212 °F

Freezing point / melting point: ND
pH: 9.0
Solubility in Water: Complete
Molecular Weight: ND

Section 10: Stability and Reactivity
Stability: Stable
Conditions to Avoid: High temperature

Materials to Avoid (Incompatibility): Strong acids, oxidizers
Hazardous Decomposition Products: CO, CO2
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur

Section 11: Toxicological Information

Results of component toxicity test performed: ND

Human experience: ND

This product does not contain any compounds listed by NTP or IARC or regulated by OSHA as a carcinogen.

Section 12: Ecological Information

Ecological Information: ND

Chemical Fate Information: ND

Section 13 Disposal Considerations

RCRA 40 CFR 261 Classification: Under RCRA, it is the responsibility of the product user to determine at the time of disposal, whether a material containing the product or derived from the product should be classified as a hazardous waste.

Federal, State and local laws governing disposal of materials can differ. Ensure proper disposal compliance with proper authorities before disposal.

Section 14: Transportation Information

US DOT Information: Proper shipping name: Corrosive liquid, Basic, Inorganic, n.o.s. (Contains Phosphates)

Hazard Class: 8

Packaging group: II

UN Number: UN3266

IATA: Proper shipping name: Corrosive liquid, Basic, Inorganic, n.o.s. (Contains Phosphates)

Hazard Class: 8

Packing group: II

UN Number: UN3266

IMO: Proper shipping name: Corrosive liquid, Basic, Inorganic, n.o.s. (Contains Phosphates)

Class: 8

UN Number: UN3266

Packing group: II

Marine Pollutant: ND

Canadian TDG: Corrosive liquid, Basic, Inorganic, n.o.s. (Contains Phosphates)

Section 15: Regulatory Information

United States Federal Regulations

MSDS complies with OSHA’s Hazard Communication Rule 29, CFR 1910.1200.

SARA: Yes

SARA Title III: Section 311/312: Acute: Yes. Chronic: No. Fire: No. Pressure: No. Reactive: No.

RCRA: None

TSCA: The intentional ingredients of this product are listed.

CERCLA: ND

State Regulations

California Proposition 65: None listed

International Regulations

Canada WHMIS: ND

Europe EINECS Numbers: ND

 

Section 16: Other Information

Label Information: ND

European Risk and Safety Phrases: ND

European symbols needed: ND

Canadian WHMIS Symbols: ND

HMIS® Hazard Rating: Health: 1; Flammability: 0; Reactivity: 0, Personal Protection: B
(0=least, 1=Slight, 2=Moderate, 3=High, 4=Extreme)

Abbreviations used in this document

NE= Not established

NA= Not applicable

NIF= No Information Found

ND= No Data

Disclaimer
Ted Pella, Inc. makes no warranty of any kind regarding the information furnished herein. Users should independently determine the suitability and completeness of information from all sources. While this data is presented in good faith and believed to be accurate, it should be considered only as a supplement to other information gathered by the user. It is the User's responsibility to assure the proper use and disposal of these materials as well as the safety and health of all personnel who may work with or otherwise come in contact with these materials.

 

MSDS Form 0013F1 V2