Material Safety Data Sheet

Product No. 17383, 17383-1 IS Industrial Strength Cleaner                                                        

Issue Date (04-29-04)

Review Date (04-06-07)

Section 1: Product and Company Identification

Product Name: IS Industrial Strength Cleaner                                                        

Synonym: Branson IS

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
2-Butoxyethanol (111-76-2)	<7.0	25 ppm-skin	25 ppm-skin	No	No	No
Sodium Metasilicate  (6834-92-0)	<7.0	15	10	No	No	No

Section 3: Hazard Identification
Emergency overview

Appearance: Clear, red liquid

Immediate effects: DANGER. Corrosive. May cause irritation of skin and respiratory tract.  May be absorbed through skin.

Target Organ Effects: Lungs and upper respiratory tract, eyes, skin, liver, kidney

Potential health effects

Primary Routes of entry: Eye contact, skin contact/absorption, inhalation
Signs and Symptoms of Overexposure: Dermal exposure may cause local redness and swelling, pain and discomfort. Prolonged skin contact may result in absorption of harmful amounts.
Eyes: Causes severe irritation experienced as discomfort or pain, excess blinking and tear production, with redness and swelling of the conjunctiva.

Skin: Brief contact may cause slight irritation. Prolonged contact may cause more severe irritation with pain, local redness and swelling.

Ingestion: May cause headache, dizziness, incoordination, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and general weakness.

Inhalation: High concentrations of vapor or mists may cause irritation of the respiratory tract.

Chronic Exposure: 2-Butoxyethanol has caused red blood cell hemolysis in lab animals and secondary injury to the liver and kidney.

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 immediately.

Skin Contact: Immediately flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash clothing before reuse. Get medical attention immediately.
Inhalation: Remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen.

Ingestion: Seek medical attention immediately. Call a poison control center or doctor for treatment advice. Have person sip a glass of water if able to swallow. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.

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. Chemical resistant PPE is recommended.
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: Stop all leaks. Isolate hazard area. Keep unnecessary and unprotected personnel from entering. Absorb spill with inert material (e.g. dry sand, earth). Prevent runoff from entering drains, sewers or other bodies of water. Absorb unrecoverable product. Transfer contaminated absorbent, soil and other materials to containers for disposal.
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: Follow all MSDS/label precautions even after container is emptied because they may contain product residues. Use with adequate ventilation. Do not get in eyes, on skin or clothing. Store in a cool dry place. Keep container closed when not in use.

Keep out of reach of children.

Storage temperature: Room temperature.

Storage Pressure: ND

Section 8: Exposure Controls / Personal Protection
Engineering Controls

Ventilation required: Good general ventilation required.

Personal Protection Equipment

Respiratory protection: When respiratory protection is required, use an organic vapor & partculate cartridge. All respiratory programs must meet OSHA's 29 CFR 1910.34 & ANSI Z88.2 requirements.

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

Exposure Guidelines

See Composition/Information on Ingredients (Section2)

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

Odor (threshold): Butyl odor

Specific Gravity (H2O=1): 1.07

Vapor Pressure (mm Hg): NE

Vapor Density (air=1): NE

Percent Volatile by volume: ND

 

Evaporation Rate (butyl acetate=1): NE

Boiling Point: >212 °F

Freezing point / melting point: ND
pH: 12
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, alkalis, oxidizing agents.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: None
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur

Section 11: Toxicological Information

Results of component toxicity test performed: 2-Butoxyethanol: (Skin, Rabbit): 24 hr uncovered-minimal erythema in 2/5; no irritation 3/5.

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: 2-Butoxyethanol: (Toxicity, Fathead Minnow) 96h: LC50 = 1700 mg/l.

Chemical Fate Information: ND

Section 13 Disposal Considerations

RCRA 40 CFR 261 Classification: D002. 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 Sodium Metasilicate)

Hazard Class: 8

Packaging group: II

UN Number: UN3266

IATA: Proper shipping name: Corrosive Liquid, Basic, Inorganic, n.o.s. (Contains Sodium Metasilicate)

Hazard Class: 8

Packing group:  II

UN Number: UN3266

Domestic shipments only:

IMO: Proper shipping name: Corrosive Liquid, Basic, Inorganic, n.o.s. (Contains Sodium Metasilicate)  

Class: 8

UN Number: UN3266

Packing group: II

Marine Pollutant: No

Canadian TDG: Corrosive Liquid, Basic, Inorganic, n.o.s. (Contains Sodium Metasilicate)  

IMDG Page: ND

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: 2-Butoxyethanol (111-76-2) Section 313: Acute: Yes. Chronic: Yes. Fire: No. Pressure: No. Reactive: No.

RCRA: D002

TSCA: The intentional ingredients of product are listed.

CERCLA: ND

State Regulations

California Proposition 65: None listed.

International Regulations

Canada WHMIS: Components in this product are listed on the CPR inventory.

Europe EINECS Numbers: 2-Butoxyethanol (111-76-2) EINECS#:203-905-0. Sodium Metasilicate (6834-92-0) EINECS: 229-912-9.

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: 2; 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.

 

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