MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
May be used to comply with OSHA's Hazard
Communication Standard,
29CFR 1910. 1200. Standard must be consulted for
specific requirements.
MSDS NO. 029-3
| MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET |
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| Section 1 - Company and Chemical Identification | |
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| BLIND INDUSTRIES AND SERVICES OF MARYLAND 3345 WASHINGTON BLVD BALTIMORE, MD 21227 PRODUCT USE: FLOOR FINISH STRIPPER |
EMERGENCY PHONE: 800-535-5053 PHONE: 888-322-4567 DATE: JANUARY 1, 2005 |
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| Section 2 - Hazardous Ingredients/Identity | |||||
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| Hazardous Component(s) (chemical & common name) | OSHA PEL |
ACGIH TLV |
Other Exposure Limits |
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| Ethylene Glycol Monobutyl Ether | 50ppm | 25ppm | 111-76-2 | ||
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| Monoethanolamine | 3ppm | 3ppm | 141-43-5 | ||
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| Sodium Hydroxide | 2MG/CUM | 1310-50-4 | |||
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| N-Methyl-2-Pyrolidone (Non-hazardous) | 80ppm | 872-50-4 | |||
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| Water (Non-hazardous) | 7732-18-5 | ||||
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| NPCMA-HMIS Rating: Health - 3 Flammability - 0 Reactivity - 1 PPE - X | |||||
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| Section 3 - Health Hazard Identification | |||||||||||
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| Acute: | Chronic: | ||||||||||
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| Severe irritation or chemical burns to eyes/skin | None | ||||||||||
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| Signs and Symptoms of Exposure: | |||||||||||
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| Dizziness, drunkenness, coughing, eye irritation, loss of consciousness. Prolonged breathing of Ethylene Glycol Monobutyl Ether vapors may cause damage to liver, kidneys, lungs, and rapidly reproducing cells. Independent air quality testing has shown levels of Ethylene Glycol Monobutyl Ether and MEA to be below recommended levels. | |||||||||||
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| Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure: | |||||||||||
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| Respiratory problems and dermatitis | |||||||||||
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| Section 4 - First Aid Measures | |
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| Routes of Entry and Emergency/First Aid Procedures | |
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| 1. Inhalation: | |
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| Yes: remove to fresh air, give artificial respiration if needed, seek medical attention | |
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| 2. Eyes: | |
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| Yes: flush with water for 15 minutes, seek medical attention | |
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| 3. Skin: | |
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| Yes: wash with plenty of water, seek medical attention if irritation persists | |
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| 4. Ingestion: | |
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| Yes: dilute with plenty of water, seek medical attention, material is caustic |
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| Section 5 - Fire Fighting Measures & Data | ||||
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| Flash Point | Method Used | Flammable Limits in Air % by Volume |
LEL Lower |
UEL Upper |
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| >200°F | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
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| Auto-Ignition Temperature: | Extinguisher Media: | |||
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| N/A | Water, CO2 | |||
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| Special Fire Fighting Procedures: | ||||
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| None | ||||
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| Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards: | ||||
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| Oxides of carbon and nitrogen may be given off. Wear self-contained breathing apparatus. | ||||
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| DOT Hazard Classification: | ||||
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| Compounds, Cleaning Liquid, 8 | ||||
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| Section 6 - Accidental Release Measures | ||||
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| Steps to be Taken in Case Material is Released or Spilled: | ||||
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| Mop or wet vacuum up. Absorb with dry absorbent. | ||||
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| Waste Disposal Methods (Consult federal, state, and local regulations): | ||||
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| Approved landfill in accordance with Federal, State, and Local regulations. |
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| Section 7 - Special Precautions, Handling, and Storage | ||||
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| Precautions to be Taken in Handling and Storage: | ||||
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| Avoid skin and eye contact. Remove any contaminated clothing. Do not use in unventilated areas. | ||||
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| Other Precautions: | ||||
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| Wear protective footwear if standing or working in solution. Keep out of reach of children. Keep containers closed when not in use. | ||||
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| Section 8 - Special Protection Information/Control Measures | ||||
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| Respiratory Protection (Specify Type): | ||||
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| Independent testing has shown the use of a respirator is not necessary when the product is used at the recommended dilution with adequate ventilation. | ||||
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| Ventilation: | Local Exhaust: | Mechanical (General): | Special: | Other |
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| X | ||||
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| Protective Gloves: | Eye Protection: | |||
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| Rubber or neoprene | Splashproof safety goggles | |||
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| Other Protective Clothing or Equipment: | ||||
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| Rubber boots | ||||
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| Work/Hygienic Practices: | ||||
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| Wash hands before touching eyes, mouth, face, or food. | ||||
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| Section 9 - Physical & Chemical Characteristics | |||
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| Boilling Point: | Specific Gravity (H2O): | Vapor Pressure (mm Hg): | Vapor Density (Air=1): |
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| >200°F | 1.02 ± 0.01 | N/A | >1 |
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| Solubility in Water: | Reactivity in Water: | pH: (as is) | |
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| Complete | Nil | 13.6 ± 0.3 | |
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| Appearance and Odor: | Melting Point: | ||
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| Red liquid with a solvent odor | N/AP | ||
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| Section 10 - Stability and Reactivity | |||
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| Stability: | Unstable | Stable | Conditions to Avoid: |
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| X | N/AP | ||
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| Incompatibility (Materials to Avoid): | |||
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| Strong acids | |||
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| Hazardous Decomposition Products: | |||
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| Oxides of carbon and nitrogen | |||
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| Hazardous Polymerization: | May Occur | Will Not Occur | Conditions to Avoid: |
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| X | N/AP | ||
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