MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
ULTRADOSE JEWELRY CLEANER POWDER
PCN(s): 080, 147, 206 Publication Date: 11/17/05 REV: E
1. SUPPLIER AND EMERGENCY INFORMATION Emergency Phone Numbers:
L&R Manufacturing Company Product Information For emergencies involving a spill, leak,
577 Elm Street, P.O. Box 607 Call: 201-991-5330 fire or accident contact:
Kearny, NJ 07032 - 0607 USA CHEMTREC - 800-424-9300
within the United States or 703-527-3887
for international collect calls
2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Component CAS Number Percentage
Sodium Carbonate 497-19-8 55-60
Sodium Bicarbonate 7758-29-4 5 -10
Borax 11130-12-4 5 -10
Nonionic Surfactant 68526-94-3 5 -10
Sodium Phosphate Tribasic 7601-54-9 5 -10
Red dye Blend unknown 0.05-1
Sodium Silicate Disodium Salt 6834-92-0 5 -10
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Physical appearance and odor: Light pink powder with little or no odor.
A: WARNING STATEMENT: Good industrial hygiene practices should be used when handling this material.
Acute Eyes: Direct contact causes irritation, redness and possible tearing.
Acute Skin: Prolonged or repeated contact causes redness, and drying of the skin.
Acute Inhalation: Breathing high concentrations of vapors or mists may cause irritation to the nose and throat.
B: POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS:
Acute Ingestion: Will cause irritation to the digestive tract and signs of nervous system depression.
Chronic Effects: This product does not contain any ingredient designated by IARC, NTP, ACGIH or OSHA as probable or
suspected human carcinogen.
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Eye Exposure: Hold eyelids open and flush with a steady, gentle stream of water for at least 15 minutes. Seek medical attention.
Skin Exposure: Wash thoroughly with water. If irritation or redness develops, seek medical attention.
Inhalation: If respiratory irritation or distress occurs, move victim to fresh air. Seek medical attention if respiratory irritation or
distress continues.
Ingestion: Seek immediate medical attention. DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. Give large quantities of water.
MEDICAL CONDITIONS POSSIBLY AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE: Skin contact may aggravate existing skin disease.
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
FIRE HAZARD DATA:
FLASH POINT: NOT COMBUSTIBLE METHOD USED: Tag Closed Cup
Flammability limits ( vol/vol% ) : Lower: No Data Upper: No Data
Extinguishing Media: Extinguish surrounding fire with dry chemical, CO2 or a BC/ABC extinguisher.
Special Fire Fighting Procedures: None known
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards: Closed containers may burst due to build up of pressure when exposed to extreme heat.
Hazardous Decomposition Materials: (under fire conditions) None known.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Cleanup and Disposal of Spill: Biodegradable product. Mop up spill and dispose of by dilution to a sanitary sewer system as
permitted by local, state and federal regulations.
Environmental and Regulatory Reporting: Not required
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Minimum/Maximum Storage Temperatures: 40 to 100 o F. Protect from freezing
HANDLING: AVOID CONTACT WITH SKIN, EYES OR CLOTHING
8. EXPOSURE CONTROL/PERSONAL PROTECTION
General: These recommendations provide general guidance for handling of this product. Because specific work environments and
material handling practices vary, safety procedures should be developed for each intended application. When
developing safe handling procedures, do not overlook the need to clean and dispose of the material. Waste resulting
from the use of this product should be handled in accordance with Section 13: Disposal Considerations.
Exposure Guidelines: Exposure limits are recommended worker breathing limits. The following limits apply to this material:
INGREDIENTS LIMITS INGREDIENTS LIMITS
Sodium Carbonate None established Red dye Unknown
Sodium Bicarbonate None established Sodium Silicate Disodium Salt None established
Borax None established Sodium Phosphate Tribasic None established
Nonionic Surfactant None established
8. EXPOSURE CONTROL/PERSONAL PROTECTION, CONTINUED
Engineering Controls: Normal room ventilation.
Respiratory Controls: For reasonable uses of this material, respiratory protection should not be necessary.
Eye/Face Protection: Safety glasses to protect from splashing.
Skin Protection: Rubber or plastic gloves to avoid drying and irritation to the skin.
Work Practice Control: Normal hygiene in the work area should be taken when working with or handling this product.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Physical Appearance: White free flowing powder Odor: Odorless
pH: 10.4 at 1 % in Water Specific Gravity: N/E
Water Solubility: Complete Melting Point Range: N/E
Freezing Point Range: NONE Boiling Point : N/E
Vapor Pressure: Not established Vapor Density: N/E
Percent volatile by volume: < 1% VOC (calc.) = Less than 5gm/l.
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Chemical Stability:
This material is stable under normal handling and storage conditions as described in Section 7.
Conditions to be avoided: Protect from freezing.
Materials/Chemicals to be avoided: Strong bases, oxidizing agents, monel, steel, iron, aluminum, porous surfaces and
antiqued finish silver.
Decomposition type: Thermal Oxides of carbon , hydrogen and sulfur.
Hazardous Polymerization: WILL NOT OCCUR
Avoid the following to inhibit hazardous polymerization: NOT APPLICABLE.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Acute Eye Irritation: Irritating to eyes.
Acute Skin Irritation: May cause irritation to the skin.
Acute Dermal Toxicity: No test data found for product.
Acute Respiratory Irritation: No test data found for product.
Acute Inhalation Toxicity: May cause nose and throat irritation.
Acute Oral Toxicity: LD50 RAT
Sodium Carbonate = 4090 mg /kg. Sodium Bicarbonate = 3120 mg/ kg.
Borax = 2660 mg /kg. Nonionic surfactant = mouse 10 gm/kg.
Red Dye = No information Sodium Silicate Disodium Salt =1153 mg / kg.
Sodium Phosphate Tribasic LDLo Rabbit intravenous 1580 mg / kg.
Chronic Toxicity: This product does not contain any substances that are considered by OSHA, NTP, IARC OR ACGIH
to be a probable or suspected human carcinogen. No additional test data was found for this product.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Ecotoxicological Information: No data found.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
This product is biodegradable and can be disposed in a sanitary sewer system, with dilution, where permitted by local, federal and
state regulations.
14. TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION
Classified as ORM-D for domestic transportation. Do not stack cartons more than five high.
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Inventory Issues: All components of this product are listed on the U.S. TSCA, Canadian DSL, European EINECS/ELINS chemical
listings
16. OTHER INFORMATION
National Fire Protection Association
Hazard Rating, NFPA Health Flammability Reactivity SPECIAL
2 0 0 --
MSDS CHANGES
REV DATE DESCRIPTION OF CHANGE
E 11/17/05 Reissued
Disclaimer: The information herein is given in good faith but no warranty expressed or implied is made.
Prepared By: L&R Manufacturing Company Date: 03/05/99
Product Name: ULTRADOSE JEWELRY CLEANER POWDER
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