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| SECTION 1 - CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION |
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PRODUCT NAME : BUEHLER INDUSTRIAL BIOCIDE/FUNGICIDE
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: 49-2540
PRODUCT USE/CLASS : Biocide
SUPPLIER:
Buehler, Ltd.
41 Waukegan Road
Lake Bluff, IL 60044
EMERGENCY: 800-424-9300
INFORMATION: 847-295-6500
PREPARER: Technical Department, PHONE: 847-295-6500
PREPARE DATE: 05/22/06; 22 MAY 06
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| SECTION 2 - COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS |
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ITEM ------------ CHEMICAL NAME ------------- CAS NUMBER WT/WT%
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01 2-mercaptobenzotriazole 149-30-4 5.0-10.0
02 Sodium dimethyldimethyldithiocarbamate 128-04-1 10.0-30.0
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ACGIH OSHA COMPANY
ITEM TLV-TWA TLV-STEL PEL-TWA PEL-CEILING TLV-TWA SKIN
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01 N.E. N.E. N.E. N.E. N.E. NO
02 N.E. N.E. N.E. N.E. N.E. NO
(See Section 16 for abbreviation legend)
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| SECTION 3 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION |
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EMERGENCY OVERVIEW: Harmful to aquatic organisms. Harmful if swallowed.
May cause target organ or system damage. Refer to chronic health effects
section. Causes eye irritation. May cause skin irritation.
ACUTE EFFECTS - EYE CONTACT: Contact may cause injury to eye tissue if not
removed promptly.
ACUTE EFFECTS - SKIN CONTACT: Substance may cause slight skin irritation.
ACUTE EFFECTS - INHALATION: Not expected to present a hazard in normal
industrial use (room temperature processing).
ACUTE EFFECTS - INGESTION: Moderately toxic. May cause nausea and
vomiting.
CHRONIC OVEREXPOSURE EFFECTS: *Preexisting pulmonary and dermatological
disorders may be aggravated by exposure to hazardous components. *Pregnant
rats fed high doses of material during pregnancy showed evidence of fetal
injury. *Contains a substance or substances shown to be mutagenic in
in-vitro (test tube) assays.
OTHER INFORMATION: No information.
PRIMARY ROUTE(S) OF ENTRY: SKIN CONTACT, EYE CONTACT,
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| SECTION 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES |
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EYE CONTACT: Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water. Get medical
attention, if irritation persists.
SKIN CONTACT: Wash with soap and water. Get medical attention if
irritation develops or persists.
INHALATION: If symptoms occur, remove to fresh air. Medical personnel may
administer oxygen if breathing is difficult. Seek medical attention if
symptoms persist.
INGESTION: Swallowing less than an ounce will not cause significant harm.
For larger amounts, do not induce vomiting, but give one or two glasses of
water to drink and get medical attention.
NOTES TO PHYSICIAN: No information.
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| SECTION 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES |
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FLASH POINT: 200 F LOWER EXPLOSIVE LIMIT: N.A.
(PENSKY-MARTENS C.C.) UPPER EXPLOSIVE LIMIT: N.A.
AUTOIGNITION TEMPERATURE: No data
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA:ALCOHOL FOAM,CO2,DRY CHEMICAL,FOAM,WATER FOG
UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS: Does not burn.
SPECIAL FIREFIGHTING PROCEDURES: Does not burn.
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| SECTION 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES |
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STEPS TO BE TAKEN IN CASE MATERIAL IS RELEASED OR SPILLED: Dike spill.
Keep material from drains and waterways. Absorb spill with inert absorbent
such as clay. Contaminated material should be swept or shoveled into
appropriate waste container and disposed of in accordance with applicable
federal, state and local regulations.
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| SECTION 7 - HANDLING AND STORAGE |
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HANDLING: Follow all MSDS/label precautions even after container is
emptied because it may retain product residues. Avoid contact with skin
and eyes.
STORAGE: Keep from freezing.
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| SECTION 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION |
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ENGINEERING CONTROLS: General ventilation usually adequate.
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| SECTION 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION |
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RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: None normally required under general ventilation.
If TLV/PEL is exceeded, if use is performed in a poorly-ventilated space,
or if inhalation effects occur, use NIOSH-approved vapor cartridge
respirator in accordance with applicable health and safety regulations and
manufacturer's recommendations.
SKIN PROTECTION: Clean clothing to cover skin. Cloth or synthetic gloves.
EYE PROTECTION: Safety glasses.
OTHER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: Accessible eye wash and safety shower.
HYGIENIC PRACTICES: Follow good general industrial safety practices during
use. Do not smoke or eat during use.
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| SECTION 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES |
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BOILING RANGE : N.A. VAPOR DENSITY : Is heavier than air
ODOR : Faint ammoniacal ODOR THRESHOLD : No data
APPEARANCE : Yellow-green EVAPORATION RATE: Is slower than Butyl
SOLUBILITY IN H2O : Appreciable Acetate
FREEZE POINT : No data SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 1.0705
VAPOR PRESSURE : No data pH @ 0.0 % : N/A
PHYSICAL STATE : Liquid VISCOSITY : Low
COEFFICIENT OF WATER/OIL DISTRIBUTION: No data
(See Section 16 for abbreviation legend)
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| SECTION 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY |
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CONDITIONS TO AVOID: No information.
INCOMPATIBILITY: Strong Lewis or mineral acids. Strong bases or oxidants.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: Oxides of carbon. Oxides of nitrogen,
ammonia. Oxides of sulfur. Carbon disulfide in acid media.
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Will not occur under normal conditions.
STABILITY: This product is stable under normal storage conditions.
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| SECTION 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL PROPERTIES |
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COMPONENT TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION:
----------- CHEMICAL NAME ----------- ------ LD50 ------ ------ LC50 ------
2-mercaptobenzotriazole Oral-rat=1680mg/kg No data
Sodium dimethyldimethyldithiocarbamate Oral-rat=3120mg/kg LC50-rat>2.05 mg/l
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| SECTION 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION |
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ECOLOGICAL TEST DATA: No information.
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| SECTION 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS |
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DISPOSAL METHOD: Review all current federal, state, and local regulations
regarding health and disposal for appropriate disposal procedures.
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| TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION |
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DOT PROPER SHIPPING NAME: Not regulated
DOT TECHNICAL NAME: N/A
DOT HAZARD CLASS: N/A HAZARD SUBCLASS: N/A
DOT UN/NA NUMBER: N/A PACKING GROUP: N/A RESP. GUIDE PAGE:
INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING NAME: Not regulated
INTERNATIONAL ID NUMBER: n/a
IMDG CLASS (1酶,2酶): N/A IMDG PAGE NUMBER: N/A
IMDG EMS: N/A IATA CLASS (1酶,2酶): N/A
ADR ITEM NO.: N/A ADR TREMCARD: N/A
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION: No information.
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| SECTION 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION |
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OSHA: Hazardous by definition of Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR
1910.1200)
CERCLA - SARA HAZARD CATEGORY:
This product has been reviewed, and is considered, under applicable
definitions, to meet the following categories:
IMMEDIATE HEALTH HAZARD CHRONIC HEALTH HAZARD
SARA SECTION 313:
This product contains the following substances subject to the reporting
requirements of Section 313 and 40 CFR part 372:
----------- CHEMICAL NAME ----------- CAS NUMBER WT/WT % IS LESS THAN
No SARA Section 313 components exist in this product.
TOXIC SUBSTANCES CONTROL ACT:
The chemical substances in this product are exempt the TSCA Section 8
Inventory.
This product contains the following chemical substances subject to the
reporting requirements of TSCA 12(B) if exported from the United States:
----------- CHEMICAL NAME ----------- CAS NUMBER
No components found.
NEW JERSEY RIGHT-TO-KNOW:
The following materials are non-hazardous, but are among the top five
components in this product:
----------- CHEMICAL NAME ----------- CAS NUMBER
Water 7732-18-5
PENNSYLVANIA RIGHT-TO-KNOW:
The following non-hazardous ingredients are present in the product at
greater than 3%:
----------- CHEMICAL NAME ----------- CAS NUMBER
Water 7732-18-5
VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUNDS (VOCS): 0 grams/ltr
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65:
No Proposition 65 chemicals known to exist in this product.
CANADIAN WHMIS: This MSDS has been prepared in compliance with Controlled
Product Regulations except for use of the 16 headings.
CANADIAN WHMIS CLASS: D2B
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| SECTION 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION |
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COMPONENT RCRA CLASSIFICATIONS: toxic
COMPONENT RCRA CODES: U238
CERCLA RQ VALUE (MINIMUM): 100 lb
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| SECTION 16 - OTHER INFORMATION |
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HMIS RATINGS - HEALTH: 2 FLAMMABILITY: 0 REACTIVITY: 0
PREVIOUS MSDS REVISION DATE: 04/25/00
REASON FOR REVISION: new format
ADMINISTRATIVE REVISION DATE: 05/20/03
REASON FOR ADMINISTRATIVE REVISION: Updates to Sections 1, 3, 9, 16
LEGEND: N.A. - No information, N.E. - Not Established,
N.D. - Not Determined
ABBREVIATIONS: ACGIH = American Conference of Governmental Industrial
Hygienists; OSHA = US Occupational Health and Safety Administration; UK =
United Kingdom; TLV-TWA = Threshold Limit Value-Time Weighted Average (8
hrs); STEL = Short-Term Exposure Limit (15 min); C = Ceiling Value; PEL =
Permissible Exposure Limit
DISCLAIMER: To the best of our knowledge, the information contained in
this MSDS is accurate or is obtained from sources believed to be accurate.
However, no liability, expressed or implied, is assumed for the accuracy or
completeness of the information contained herein. Buyer assumes liability
in its use of the material.
Consult www.buehler.com periodically to assure latest revision.
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