Material Safety Data Sheet U.S. Department of Labor
Occupational Safety and Health
May be used to comply with Administration
OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard, (Non-Mandatory Form)
29 CFR 1910.1200. Standard must be Form Approved
consulted for specific requirements. OMB No. 1218-0072
IDENTITY (As Used on Label and List) Note: Blank spaces are not permitted. If any
item is not applicable, or no information is
available, the space must be marked to
RVR Rain Repellent
indicate that.
Section I
Manufacturer's Name Emergency Telephone Number
VORTEX COMPANY (314) 432-6354
Address (Number, Street, City, State, and ZIP Telephone Number for Information
Code) (314) 432-6354
Date Prepared 12/03/07
1001 Leisure Lane
Signature of Preparer (optional)
St Louis, MO 63146
Section II - Hazardous Ingredients/Identity Information
Hazardous Components (Specific ACGIH Other Limits
%(optional)
OSHA PEL TLV
Chemical Identity; Common Name(s)) Recommended
WATER >98.5%
AMINOFUNCTIONAL SILOXANE CAS No 68554-54-1 < 1.2%
POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL NONYLPHENOL CAS No 9016-45-9 < 0.1%
OCTAMETHYLCYCLOTETRASILOXANE CAS No 556-67-2 < 0.1%
TRIMETHYLTALLOW ALKYLAMMONIUM CHLORIDE CAS No 8030-78-2 < 0.1%
Section III - Physical/Chemical Characteristics
Boiling Point Specific Gravity (H2O = 1)
212掳F 1.000
Vapor Pressure (mm Hg) Melting Point
30 n/a
Vapor Density (AIR = 1) Evaporation Rate
<1
1 (Butyl Acetate = 1)
Solubility in Water 95%
Appearance and Odor LIQUID, SLIGHTLY MILKY, VERY LITTLE ODOR
Section IV - Fire and Explosion Hazard Data
Flash Point (Method Used) Flammable Limits LEL UEL ND
ND
212掳F / 100掳C (CLOSED CUP)
Extinguishing Media WATER SPRAY / CO2 / DRY CHEMICAL / FOAM / OTHERS
Special Fire Fighting Procedures NONE
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards NONE
Section V - Reactivity Data
Stability Unstable Conditions to Avoid
Stable X
Incompatibility (Materials to Avoid) STRONG OXIDIZING MATERIALS
Hazardous Decomposition or Byproducts
CARBON OXIDES AND TRACES OF INCOMPLETELY BURNED CARBON
COMPOUNDS. NITROGEN OXIDES. METAL OXIDES. SILICON DIOXIDE.
FORMALDEHYDE. CHLORINE COMPOUNDS.
Hazardous May Occur Conditions to Avoid
Polymerization
Will Not Occur X
Section VI - Health Hazard Data
Route(s) of Entry: Inhalation? YES Skin? YES Ingestion? YES
Health Hazards (Acute and Chronic)
EYES: Acute: Direct contact may cause moderate irritation.
SKIN: Acute: Exposure may cause moderate irritation.
Chronic: Repeated or prolonged exposure may irritate seriously
INHALATION: Acute: Mist may irritate nose and throat.
Chronic: Overexposure by inhalation may injure the reproductive system.
ORAL: Acute: Low ingestion hazard in normal use.
Chronic: No known applicable information.
Carcinogenicity: NTP? IARC Monographs? OSHA Regulated?
NONE KNOWN n/a n/a NO
Signs and Symptoms of Exposure
NO KNOWN APPLICABLE INFORMATION
Medical Conditions Aggravated by Exposure
NO KNOWN APPLCABLE INFORMATION
Emergency and First Aid Procedures
EYES: Immediately flush with water.
SKIN: Wash with soap and water or waterless cleanser.
INHALATION: Breathe fresh air. Get mdeical attention if ill effects persist.
ORAL: No first aid should be needed.
NOTES TO PHYSICIAN: Product is a dilute water-based emulsion of the active
ingredients which require the above procedures in their undiluted state.
Section VII - Precautions for Safe Handling and Use
Steps to Be Taken in Case Material is Released or Spilled
NO RESPIRATORY PROTECTION REQUIRED. WHEN CLEANING UP LARGE SPILLS
USE RUBBER GLOVES AND SAFETY GLASSES. CLEAN UP SPILLS WITH A
SUITABLE ABSORBANT. SCRUB SPILL AREA THOROUGHLY WITH DETERGENT
AND/OR SOLVENTS SINCE EVEN A SMALL RESIDUAL AMOUNT OF PRODUCT MAY
PRESENT A SLIP HAZARD.
Waste Disposal Method
PRODUCT IS NOT CONSIDERED AS HAZARDOUS WASTE, AND MAY BE
DISPOSED OF ACCORDINGLY.
Precautions to Be taken in Handling and Storing
USE WITH ADEQUATE VENTILATION. AVOID EYE CONTACT. AVOID PROLONGED
SKIN CONTACT. DO NOT BREATHE MIST. DO NOT DRINK PRODUCT. KEEP
CONTAINER CLOSED. USE REASONABLE CARE IN STORAGE AND STORE AWAY
FROM OXIDIZING MATERIALS.
Other Precautions
NONE
Section VIII - Control Measures
Respiratory Proctection (Specify Type)
USE FULL-FACE RESPIRATOR WHEN WORKING WITH LARGE QUANTITIES (MORE
THAN 5 GALLONS) OF PRODUCT IN CLOSED AREAS.
Ventilation Local Exhaust Special
NONE NONE
Mechanical (General) Other
WITH LARGE OPEN QUANTITIES NONE
Protective Gloves Eye Protection
USE RUBBER GLOVES WHEN WORKING USE SAFETY GLASSES WHEN WORKING
WITH LARGE QUANTITIES OF PRODUCT WITH LARGE QUANTITIES OF PRODUCT
Other Protective Clothing or Equipment
NONE
Work/Hygienic Practices
WHEN HANDLING PRODUCT ROUTINELY, WASH HANDS AT END OF SHIFT
* U.S.G.P.O.: 1986 - 491 - 529/45775
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