MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

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1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION



Product name: HOST® SJ Dry Carpet Cleaner



Product category: carpet maintenance and restorative cleaning



Manufacturer: Racine Industries, Inc.

              1405 16th Street

              Racine, WI 53402 USA

              Tel: 1-262-637-4491; 1-800-558-9439



Emergency contact after hours: G. J. Botting - 1-262-681-7431

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2. COMPOSITION / INGREDIENTS



      a.    Product description: mixture of processed natural organic fibers moistened with a

            water/detergent/solvent solution. Product is 68% water.



      b.    Hazardous ingredient: 1-Methoxy-2-propanol (CAS No. 107-98-2) 1.4%



               Type of compound: volatile



               Safe air limit set by U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration = 360 mg/m3

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3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION



      This product is not classified as hazardous to health or the environment.

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4. FIRST-AID MEASURES



      Skin contact: not relevant

      Inhalation: get fresh air

      Eye contact: rinse with water

      Ingestion: rinse mouth with water; do not induce vomiting; seek medical advice if large amount has been

                 swallowed

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5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES



      The product is not flammable.



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6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES.



      Sweep with a broom or vacuum. No special precautions necessary.

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7. HANDLING AND STORAGE



      Does not require any special handling. Recommended temperature for storage is 32 to 100° F (0-38° C)

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8. PERSONAL PROTECTION / EXPOSURE CONTROLS



      No protective equipment is necessary.

      Gloves advised for sensitive skin; ventilation advised for asthmatics.

      No known harmful effect from repeated, long-term exposure.

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9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES



      Physical state: solid (soft, granular)

      Color: white

      Odor: citrus

      pH: 6.3

      Density: 0.6 gm/ml

      Flash point: > 100° C

      68% water

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10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY



      Stable

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11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION



       No toxic effects

                                     TEST PERFORMED                        RESULT



Not a skin irritant              OECD 404 Primary Skin Irritation Negative

Not a skin sensitizer            Buehler Test                     No reaction

No oral toxicity                 OECD 401 - Oral Toxicity         LD50 > 5 gm/kg

No inhalation toxicity           OECD 403 - Inhalation Toxicity   LC50 > 2.12 mg/l

Mild eye irritant                OECD 405 - Eye Irritation        III - clears in 72 hours

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12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION



       99% biodegradable

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13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS



No special precautions       According to local regulations    Can be landfilled

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14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION



      No special labeling required.

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15. REGULATORY INFORMATION



       None. Not a regulated product.



      DOT (Canada & U.S.): no special labeling.

      Canadian WHMIS: not a controlled substance. No special labeling.

      Canadian Consumer Regs: not a regulated substance. No special labeling.

      California Prop. 65: no additional labeling required.

      New Jersey Right-to-Know: identical to consumer goods. No special labeling.

      EEC Regulations: no special labeling. Not a dangerous preparation.

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16. OTHER INFORMATION



       HMIS (Hazardous Materials Information System) rating: Health = 0;

       Flammability = 0; Reactivity = 0; Personal Protection = none required.



       Scale: 0 = minimal; 1 = slight; 2 = moderate; 3 = high; 4 = extreme