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HMIS RATINGS:
Health: 0
Flammability: 0
Reactivity: 0
Personal Protection: A
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Section 1: CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Trade Name: QS Plus Emergency Telephone Number: (800)535-5053
Chemical Family: Soaps Date Prepared: AUG 20, 2003
Company Identification: ABC COMPOUNDING CO., INC. MSDS Number: LA-575
P.O. BOX 16247 MFGD. BY: ABC Compounding Co., Inc.
ATLANTA, GA 6970 Jonesboro Rd.
Morrow, Ga. 30260
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Section 2: COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
CAS CHEMICAL % BY OSHA PEL/ SARA SARA STATE
NUMBER NAME WGHT. ACGIH TLV 302/304(1)* 313 (2)* INFO(3)(4)
121-54-0 Benzethonium Chloride 0.2 n/e NO NO NO
* See Section 15 for more information n/e = none established - n/a = not applicable
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Section 3: HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
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EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
CAUTION. May cause irritation to the eyes.
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Primary Route of Entry: Eye contact
Acute/Potential Health Effects:
EYES: This product may cause irritation to the eyes.
SKIN: Not harmful.
INHALATION: Not harmful.
INGESTION: May cause gastrointestinal upset.
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Section 3: HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION - continued:
Chronic / Long Term Effects: No data.
Signs and Symptoms of Overexposure: Ingestion may cause nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.
Target Organ Effects: No data.
Reproductive/Developmental Information: No data.
Carcinogenic Information: This material is not listed as a carcinogen by IARC, NTP or
OSHA.
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Section 4: FIRST AID MEASURES
EYES: Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes.
Get medical attention if irritation persists.
SKIN: Rinse with water.
INHALATION: No specific treatment is necessary since this material is not likely
to be hazardous by inhalation.
INGESTION: Give large quantities of water or milk. Induce vomiting.
Get medical attention.
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Section 5: FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Flash Point: No flash by standard methods.
Extinguishing Media: Use appropriate methods for combating surrounding fire.
Special Fire Fighting Instructions: Wear a self contained breathing apparatus with a
full face piece operated in the positive pressure demand mode.
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Section 6: ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Absorb spill with inert material. Flush area well with water to remove trace residue.
Surfaces may become slippery after spillage.
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Section 7: HANDLING AND STORAGE
Store in a cool, dry area. Keep from freezing. Keep out of reach of children.
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Section 8: EXPOSURE CONTROLS and PERSONAL PROTECTION
Eye Protection: Eye wash fountain recommended.
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MSDS Number: LA-575
Skin Protection: No special requirements are needed for this material.
Respiratory Protection: No special requirements are needed for this material.
Engineering Controls: Use general ventilation.
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Section 9: PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance and Odor: Clear colorless liquid with pleasant fragrance
pH Concentrate: 7.0
Solubility in Water: Complete
Vapor Pressure [mmHg]: n/e
Evaporation Rate (Butyl Acetate=1): n/a
Vapor Density [Air=1]: n/e
Specific Gravity [H20=1]: 1.04
Boiling Point: > 212 F
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Section 10: REACTIVITY
Stability: Stable
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur
Conditions to avoid: High temperature
Hazardous Decomposition Products: CO, CO2
Incompatibility: Strong acids, oxidizers
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Section 11: TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
No data.
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Section 12: ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
No data.
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Section 13: DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Waste Disposal Method:
Waste must be disposed of in accordance with federal, state and local environmental
control regulations.
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Section 14: TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION
D.O.T. Shipping Name / Class:
Not regulated.
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Section 15: REGULATORY INFORMATION
U.S. Federal Regulations:
TSCA (Toxic Substances Control Act): The intentional ingredients of product are listed.
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MSDS Number: LA-575
Title III Section 311/312 Hazardous Categories - 40 CFR 370.2:
ACUTE (X) Chronic ( ) Fire ( ) Pressure ( ) Reactive ( ) Not Applicable ( )
(1) Title III Section 302/304 Extremely Hazardous Substances - 40 CFR 355 Appendix A
(2) Title III Section 313 Toxic Chemicals - 40 CFR 372.65
If indicated under Section 2 of this MSDS, this product contains toxic chemicals
subject to the reporting requirements of Section 313 of the Emergency Planning &
Community Right to Know Act of 1986. This information must be included in all
MSDS that are copied and distributed for this material.
RCRA Status: Under RCRA, it is the responsibility of the product user to determine
at the time of disposal, whether a material containing the product or derived from
the product should be classified as a hazardous waste. If this product becomes a
hazardous waste it would be assigned RCRA Code(s)
None
State and Local Regulations: Certain states maintain their own ingredient lists which
differ slightly from the Federal standards. If indicated under Section 2 of this MSDS,
states listed below may have regulations on ingredients contained in this product.
Check with your state for any additional regulations.
(3) California proposition 65 (Safe Drinking Water & Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986)
(4) Massachusetts (Hazardous Substance Disclosure by Employers)
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Section 16: OTHER INFORMATION
This information was compiled from current manufacturer's MSDS's of the component
parts of the product.
Disclaimer: The Manufacturer believes that the information contained in the Material
Safety Data Sheet is accurate. The suggested procedures are based on experience as
of the date of publication. They are not necessarily all inclusive nor fully adequate
in every circumstance. Also, the suggestions should not be confused with, nor followed
in violation of applicable laws, regulations, rules or insurance requirements.
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