Material Safety Data Sheet
QUINTET R
Section 1. Chemical product and company identification
: QUINTET R
Trade name
: Rinse Additive
Product use
: Puritan Services Inc.
Supplier
655 Lone Oak Drive
Eagan MN 55121
1-800-275-8914
: 949933-01
Code
: 21-July-2005
Date of issue
EMERGENCY HEALTH INFORMATION: 1-800-328-0026
Outside United States and Canada CALL 1-651-222-5352 (in USA)
Section 2. Composition, Information on Ingredients
CAS number % by weight
Name
xylenesulfonic acid, sodium salt 1300-72-7 5 - 20
Section 3. Hazards identification
Physical state : Liquid. (Liquid.)
Emergency : Caution!
overview
MAY CAUSE RESPIRATORY TRACT, EYE AND SKIN IRRITATION.
Avoid contact with skin and clothing. Avoid breathing vapor or mist. Keep container closed.
Use only with adequate ventilation. Wash thoroughly after handling.
Potential acute health effects
Eyes : Moderately irritating to the eyes.
Skin : Moderately irritating to the skin.
: Moderately irritating to the respiratory system.
Inhalation
: No known significant effects or critical hazards.
Ingestion
See toxicological Information (section 11)
Section 4. First aid measures
Eye contact : In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with cool running water. Remove contact lenses and
continue flushing with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Get medical attention if irritation
persists.
: Wash with soap and water. Get medical attention if irritation occurs. Wash clothing before
Skin contact
reuse.
Inhalation : If inhaled, remove to fresh air.
Ingestion : Do NOT induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical personnel. Never give anything by
mouth to an unconscious person. If large quantities of this material are swallowed, call a
physician immediately.
Section 5. Fire fighting measures
: > 100掳C
Flash point
: Use an extinguishing agent suitable for surrounding fires.
Fire fighting media and
instructions
Dike area of fire to prevent product run-off.
No specific hazard.
Special protective equipment : Fire fighters should wear appropriate protective equipment and self-contained
breathing apparatus (SCBA) with a full facepiece operated in positive pressure
for fire-fighters
mode.
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Section 6. Accidental release measures
Personal : Ventilate area of leak or spill. Do not touch damaged containers or spilled material unless
wearing appropriate protective equipment (Section 8). Stop leak if without risk. Prevent entry
precautions
into sewers, water courses, basements or confined areas.
Environmental : Avoid dispersal of spilled material and runoff and contact with soil, waterways, drains and
sewers.
precautions
Methods for : If emergency personnel are unavailable, contain spilled material. For small spills add
absorbent (soil may be used in the absence of other suitable materials) scoop up material and
cleaning up
place in a sealed, liquid-proof container for disposal. For large spills dike spilled material or
otherwise contain material to ensure runoff does not reach a waterway. Place spilled material
in an appropriate container for disposal.--
Section 7. Handling and storage
Handling : Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing. Keep container closed. Use only with adequate
ventilation. Avoid breathing vapor or mist. Wash thoroughly after handling.
Storage : Keep out of the reach of children. Keep container tightly closed. Keep container in a cool, well-
ventilated area.
Store between 0 and 50掳C
Section 8. Exposure Controls, Personal Protection
Engineering : Provide exhaust ventilation or other engineering controls to keep the airborne concentrations of
vapors below their respective occupational exposure limits.
controls
Personal protection
Eyes : Eye protection recommended.
Hands : For prolonged or repeated handling, use Impervious gloves.
Skin : No protective equipment is needed under normal use conditions.
Respiratory : Avoid breathing vapor or mist.
Consult local authorities for acceptable exposure limits.
Section 9. Physical and chemical properties
: Liquid. (Liquid.)
Physical state
: Green.
Color
: Faint Odor
Odor
: 2.75 (100%)
pH
Specific gravity : 1.058 (Water = 1)
Section 10. Stability and reactivity
: The product is stable.
Stability
Section 11. Toxicological information
Potential acute health effects
: Moderately irritating to the eyes.
Eyes
: Moderately irritating to the skin.
Skin
: Moderately irritating to the respiratory system.
Inhalation
: No known significant effects or critical hazards.
Ingestion
Potential chronic health effects
Section 12. Ecological information
: These products are carbon oxides (CO, CO 2) and water, sulfur oxides (SO 2, SO3
Products of degradation
...). Some metallic oxides.
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Section 13. Disposal considerations
Waste disposal : The generation of waste should be avoided or minimized wherever possible. Avoid dispersal of
spilled material and runoff and contact with soil, waterways, drains and sewers. Disposal of this
product, solutions and any by-products should at all times comply with the requirements of
environmental protection and waste disposal legislation and any regional local authority
requirements.
Consult your local or regional authorities.
Section 14. Transport information
Regulatory UN number Proper shipping name Class Packing Additional information
information
group
-
DOT Not - - -
regulated.
Classification
APPLIES ONLY DURING ROAD TRANSPORT
Any variation of the shipping description based on the packaging is not addressed.
Section 15. Regulatory information
HCS Classification : Irritating material
U.S. Federal regulations : SARA 302/304/311/312 extremely hazardous substances: None.
SARA 302/304 emergency planning and notification: None.
TSCA 8(b) inventory : All materials are listed or exempt.
: No products were found.
California prop. 65
Section 16. Other information
Hazardous Material 1
: Health
Information System (U.S.A.)
0
Fire hazard
0
Reactivity
B
Personal
protection
Date of issue : 21-July-2005.
Responsible name : Regulatory Affairs
Date of previous issue : 21-July-2005.
Notice to reader
The above information is believed to be correct with respect to the formula used to manufacture the product
in the country of origin. As data, standards, and regulations change, and conditions of use and handling are
beyond our control, NO WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, IS MADE AS TO THE COMPLETENESS OR
CONTINUING ACCURACY OF THIS INFORMATION.
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