Material Safety Data Sheet
ELECTRON
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Section I: Product Identification Section II: Chemical or Hazardous Components
Product name: ELECTRON Chemical Name Citrus Terpene
CAS No. 68647-72-3
Synonym: Proprietary Blend
Approx. wt.% >10%
Molecular Formula: Proprietary Blend
Exposure (*) TLV 鈥? 100 ppm
The 鈥淧lain English鈥? Section Chemical Name Severely Hydrotreated Light
Distillates
Material Safety Data Sheets can be confusing. Federal law
CAS No. 64742-47-8
requires us to print a great deal of technical information,
which probably won鈥檛 help the non-scientist. ECOLINK Approx. wt. % >75%
includes this 鈥淧LAIN ENGLISH鈥? section, written to address
Exposure (*) PEL 鈥? 100 ppm
the questions and concerns of the average person. If you
(*) Manufacturer鈥檚 recommended exposure limits.
have additional health, safety or product questions, don鈥檛
hesitate to call us at 800/886-8240. ALL MATERIALS IN PRODUCT ARE TSCA LISTED
Health Hazards: ELECTRON is a non-halogenated RCRA REGULATED: No
industrial chemical. We call it 鈥渆nvironmentally preferred鈥? CERCLA (superfund): Not Applicable
because it is intended to replace products that are more
DOT regulated: No
hazardous, (1,1,1 trichloroethane, mineral spirits, MEK, etc.).
DOT haz. class: Not applicable
This does not mean that ELECTRON is completely
harmless. It is strong enough to remove tough industrial DOT Shipping Name: Not applicable
soils, so it can irritate your skin. We suggest you wear
DOT number: Not Applicable
gloves, and avoid extended exposure to unprotected skin.
(Questions concerning DOT information refer to DOT manual CFR
Don鈥檛 get it in your eyes, or breath large amounts of the
49, chapter 1, 10/96 edition)
vapor, (it will dry out your nasal passages). Used on a rag or
from a spray bottle, the product won鈥檛 produce fumes in any
great quantity, (don鈥檛 spray ELECTRON under high pressure
without adequate ventilation). For more exposure and first
aid information, refer to MSDS Sections II, VI.
Section III: Physical Data
Flashpoint: ELECTRON鈥檚 flashpoint is 147掳 F. This
Appearance & Odor: Colorless liquid with mild citrus
represents the temperature that the liquid must reach before
terpene odor
it emits fumes that will ignite. This is pretty hot, so
combustion in ordinary use isn鈥檛 a big concern. If Boiling Point: 349掳 F. @ 760 mmHg
ELECTRON is used on rags, the rags can ignite if exposed
Evaporation Rate: <1.0
to an open flame because the solvent is 鈥渨icked鈥? onto the
Percent Volatile: 100%
cloth. Be sure to dispose of rags in an airtight container
specifically designed to prevent spontaneous combustion. Solubility In Water: Negligible
Don鈥檛 use ELECTRON or any other combustible solvent
Specific Gravity: 0.8112
around welding or any other hot work area.
VOC Content 810 gm/l
Disposal: Straight from the drum, ELECTRON is not
122 gm/l less exempt compounds
considered a hazardous waste product. Once it is
Vapor Density (AIR=1): >1
contaminated with whatever you are cleaning, the resulting
mixture may fall under a hazardous classification, depending Vapor Pressure: 0.30 mmHg @ 68掳F
on whether or not the material you are cleaning is
hazardous. If you aren鈥檛 sure how to dispose of used
ELECTRON, give us a call and we will help you make the
right decisions.
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Section IV: Fire and Explosion Hazard Data First Aid:
Flash Point (Method):
Ingestion: Seek medical attention immediately. If
Bulk Liquid (TCC) 147掳 F
individual is drowsy or unconscious, do
Flammable Limits: not give anything by mouth; place
LEL 0.7% individual on left side with head down.
UEL 7.0% Contact medical facility or poison Control
Extinguishing Media: center for advice on whether to induce
Regular foam, water fog, carbon dioxide, dry chemical, vomiting.
Class B.
Inhalation: Remove to fresh air. If breathing is
Special Fire Fighting Procedures: difficult, give oxygen. Keep person warm
Keep fire exposed containers cool with water. Fire fighters and quiet. Seek medical attention.
should wear self-contained breathing apparatus with a full
Eyes: Irrigate immediately with water for at least
face piece operated in the positive pressure demand mode
15 minutes. Get medical attention if
with appropriate gear and chemical resistant personal
irritation persists.
protective equipment.
Skin: Wash with soap and water. Thoroughly
Unusual Fire & Explosion Hazards:
clean contaminated clothes and shoes
Vapors are heavier than air and may travel along the ground
before re-use. If symptoms persist, seek
or be moved by ventilation and ignited by heat, pilot lights,
medical attention.
other flames and ignition sources at locations distant from
material handling point. Never use welding or cutting torch on
Toxicity Data:
or near drum (even empty) because product can ignite
Acute Toxicity: Oral Toxicity (mice) 鈥? LD50 5.6鈥?6.6 g/kg
explosively.
Skin Toxicity: Absorption (rabbits) 鈥? LD50 >5000 mg/kg
Carcinogen: NTP 鈥? Not Listed
IARC Monographs 鈥? None
Section V: Reactivity Data OSHA REGS 鈥? Not Regulated
Stability: Stable
Conditions to Avoid:
Sources of ignition such as sparks, hot spots, welding,
flames and cigarettes. Ignition/flash may result if
Section VII: Precautions for Safe Handling
concentration of product is in the flammable range.
(See section IV for LEL and UEL values.)
HMIS Information:
Health 鈥? 1 / Reactivity 鈥? 0
Incompatibility (Materials to Avoid):
Flammability 鈥? 2 Personal Protection 鈥? B
Strong oxidizing agents and/or strong acids.
HMIS Definition:
Hazardous Decomposition:
0 鈥? Minimal, 1 鈥? Slight, 2 鈥? Moderate, 3 鈥? Serious, 4 鈥揈xtreme
May form carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide.
鈥?/鈥? in the Health Category denotes material does not target any
Hazardous Polymerization:
major organs.
Will not occur.
鈥?*鈥? in the Health Category denotes material may target certain
organs.
Eye Protection
Safety glasses and splash protection required.
Section VI: Health Hazard Data Protective Gloves:
Nitrile gloves.
Primary Routes of Exposure:
Oral, Inhalation, & Skin Respiratory Protection:
Not required under conditions of normal use. If vapor mist is
Ingestion:
present, use NIOSH certified organic vapor mask.
Swallowing large amounts may be harmful by causing
gastrointestinal irritation. Ventilation: Local exhaust/hood or fan may be used.
Inhalation: Other Protective Clothing: None required under normal use.
Breathing large amounts may be harmful by causing nose,
Work Practices: Store rags used with this material in an airtight,
throat, and respiratory tract irritation.
metal container to prevent spontaneous combustion. Treat this
Eyes: chemical with respect and follow all MSDS instructions.
Irritant. Liquid contact will irritate eyes and may cause
stinging, tearing, and redness.
Skin or Contact:
May cause mild irritation of redness and burning.
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Section VIII: Control Measures Section IX: Part Number & Packaging
Small Spill: Absorb liquid on vermiculite, floor absorbent, or
Product Name Part No. Packaging NSN Number
other absorbent material and transfer to hood.
Electron 0296-55 55 Gal Drum 6850-01-375-5555
Large Spill: Eliminate all ignition sources, (flares, flames Electron 0296-5 5 Gal Pail 6850-01-375-5553
including pilot lights, electrical sparks). Persons not Electron 0296-1 4x1 Gal BX 6850-01-375-5554
wearing protective equipment should be excluded from Electron 049-1 12 x 22 oz 6850-01-371-8049
area of spill until clean-up has been completed. Stop spill Electron 0164-1 12 Pt BX N/A
at source. Prevent from entering drains, sewers, streams,
etc. If runoff occurs, notify authorities as required. Pump
or vacuum transfer spilled product to clean containers for
recovery. Transfer contaminated, absorbent soil and
other materials to containers for disposal.
Waste Disposal Method: ELECTRON is to be disposed of
according to local, state, and federal regulations. Please
call us if you need additional disposal information.
Precautions To Be Taken In Handling & Storing: Since
empty containers contain product residues, all hazard DISCLAIMER: Ecolink, Inc. believes the information contained herein
precautions given in the material safety data sheet must is accurate. However, Ecolink makes no warranty, expressed or
implied, regarding the accuracy of this data or the results to be
be observed. All metal pails or drums should be
obtained by the use thereof. Ecolink, Inc. assumes no responsibility for
grounded and/or bonded when material is transferred.
injury from the use of the product described herein.
Any use of this product in elevated temperature
processes should be thoroughly evaluated to establish
and maintain safe operating conditions. Sudden release
of hot organic chemical vapors or mists from process
equipment operating at elevated temperatures may result END OF MSDS
in ignition.
Other Precautions: Keep this and all chemicals out of the
reach of children.
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