MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
SECTION 1 鈥? CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Company Name Phone Number CHEMTREC
Nu-Calgon Wholesaler, Inc. (314) 469-7000 / (800) 554-5499 (800) 424-9300
Street Address City State Postal Code Last Update
2008 Altom Court St. Louis MO 63146-4151 5/21/07
Product Name Product Number Product Use EPA Registration #
Degreasing Solvent LV 4162-17 Degreaser N/A
SECTION 2 鈥? COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Hazardous Ingredients % By Wt. CAS Number TLV PEL
Distillates (petroleum), light hydrotreated 40 - 70 64742-47-8
P-Chlorotoluene 3-7 106-43-4
Benzene, 1-chloro-4(trifluoromethyl)- 10 - 30 98-56-6
O-Chlorotoluene 10 - 30 95-49-8 TWA: 50 ppm
SECTION 3 鈥? HAZARD IDENTIFICATION
Emergency Overview: WARNING EYE AND SKIN IRRITANT. Combustible liquid. Keep away from heat and flame. May cause chronic toxic effects.
Routes of exposure: Eye, Skin contact, Inhalation, Ingestion.
Potential Health Effects
Eyes: Causes irritation or blurred vision. Effects of acute exposure, Causes irritation or blurred vision.
Skin: May cause irritation. Effects of acute exposure, May cause irritation.
Ingestion: May cause stomach distress, nausea or vomiting. Aspiration of material into lungs can cause chemical pneumonitis. Effects of acute
exposure,May cause stomach distress, nausea or vomiting. Aspiration of material into lungs can cause chemical pneumonitis.
Inhalation: Excessive intentional inhalation may cause respiratory tract irritation and central nervous system effects (headache, dizziness). Effects of acute
exposure, Excessive intentional inhalation may cause respiratory tract irritation and central nervous system effects (headache, dizziness).
Chronic Exposure: Prolonged or repeated exposure can cause drying, defatting and dermatitis. Prolonged or repeated overexposure can cause liver and
kidney damage. Symptoms may include redness, edema, drying, defatting and cracking of the skin. Symptoms of overexposure may be headache, dizziness,
tiredness, nausea and vomiting.
Carcinogenicity: Non-hazardous by WHMIS/OSHA criteria.
Medical Conditions Aggravated be Exposure: No Data.
SECTION 4 鈥? FIRST AID MEASURES
Eyes: Flush with cool water. Remove contact lenses, if applicable, and continue flushing. Obtain medical attention if irritation persists.
Skin: Flush with cool water. Wash with soap and water. Obtain medical attention if irritation persists.
Ingestion: Do not induce vomiting. Rinse mouth with water, then drink one or two glasses of water. Obtain medical attention. Never give anything by mouth
if victim is unconscious, or is convulsing.
Inhalation: If symptoms develop move victim to fresh air. If symptoms persist, obtain medical attention. Notes to physician Symptoms may be delayed.
General advice If you feel unwell, seek medical advice (show the label where possible). Ensure that medical personnel are aware of the material(s) involved,
and take precautions to protect themselves. Show this safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance.
SECTION 5 鈥? FIREFIGHTING MEASURES
Flash Point: 40.55 掳C/105掳F
Autoignition Temp: No Data.掳C/No Data.掳F
Hazardous Products of Combustion: May include and are not limited to: Oxides of carbon. Hydrogen chloride. Hydrogen fluoride.
Flammable Limits in Air: No Data.
Extinguishing Media: Dry chemical. Water spray. Foam.
Fire and Explosion Hazards: No Data.
Special Firefighting Procedures: Firefighters should wear full protective clothing including self contained breathing apparatus.
SECTION 6 鈥? ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Spill or Leak: Personal precautions:
Keep unnecessary personnel away. Do not touch or walk through spilled material. Do not touch damaged containers or spilled material unless wearing
appropriate protective clothing. Keep people away from and upwind of spill/leak.
Methods for containment:
Stop leak if you can do so without risk. Prevent entry into waterways, sewers, basements or confined areas. This material is a water pollutant and should be
prevented from contaminating soil or from entering sewage and drainage systems and bodies of water.
Methods for cleaning up:
Remove sources of ignition. Before attempting clean up, refer to hazard data given above. Small spills may be absorbed with non-reactive absorbent and
placed in suitable, covered, labelled containers. Prevent large spills from entering sewers or waterways. Contact emergency services and supplier for advice.
Never return spills in original containers for re-use.
SECTION 7 鈥? HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling Procedures and Equipment: Use good industrial hygiene practices in handling this material. Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene
and safety practice. When using do not eat or drink. Wash hands before breaks and immediately after handling the product.
Storage Requirements: Keep out of reach of children. Do not store at temperatures above 120掳F (49掳C).Store in a closed container away from
incompatible materials.
SECTION 8 鈥? EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Respiratory Protection: Where exposure guideline levels may be exceeded, use an approved NIOSH respirator.
Eye Protection: Wear safety glasses with side shields.
Protective Clothing: Rubber gloves. Confirm with a reputable supplier first. Skin and body protection: As required by employer code.
Exposure Guidelines: No Data.
Specific Engineering Controls (such as ventilation, enclosed process): General ventilation normally adequate.
SECTION 9 鈥? PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Freezing Point: No Data.掳C/No Data.掳F
Physical Form: Liquid % Volatile by Weight: No Data.%
Color: Clear Vapor Density [air =1]: No Data. Evaporation Rate: No Data.
Odor: solvent Vapor Pressure: No Data. Specific Gravity: No Data.
Solubility in Water: No Data. pH (concentrate): No Data.
Boiling Point: 40.55 掳C/105掳F
SECTION 10 鈥? STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Chemical Stability: Stable under recommended storage conditions.
Hazardous Polymerization: No Data.
Incompatibilities: Acids. Oxidizers. Reducing agents.
Reactive Conditions to avoid: Do not mix with other chemicals.
Decomposition Products: No Data.
SECTION 11 鈥? TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
LD 50 of Ingredient LC50 of Ingredient
Hazardous Ingredients CAS # EINECS #
(Specify Species) (Specify Species)
Benzene, 1-chloro-4(trifluoromethyl)- 98-56-6 13000 mg/kg rat; 11500 mg/kg 33 mg/l/4h rat; 20000 Mg/m3/4H
mouse mouse
Distillates (petroleum), light hydrotreated 64742-47-8 5000 mg/kg rat 5.2 mg/l/4h rat
O-Chlorotoluene 95-49-8 1659 mg/kg rat 38 mg/l/4h rat
P-Chlorotoluene 106-43-4 1920 mg/kg rat; 1900 mg/kg 24040 Mg/m3/4H mouse
mouse
SECTION 12 鈥? ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Hazardous Ingredients Aquatic Toxicity Data
Benzene, 1-chloro-4(trifluoromethyl)- 48 Hr LC50 Lepomis macrochirus: 11.5-15.8 mg/L [static]
5 Min EC50 Photobacterium phosphoreum: 11.1 mg/L; 15 min EC50 Photobacterium phosphoreum: 13.4
mg/L; 30 min EC50 Photobacterium phosphoreum: 14.3 mg/L
48 Hr EC50 Daphnia magna: 3.68 mg/L
Distillates (petroleum), light hydrotreated 96 Hr LC50 Pimephales promelas:45mg/L[flow-through];96 Hr LC50 Lepomis macrochirus:1740mg/L [static]
96 Hr LC50 Den-dronereides heteropoda: 4720 mg/L
O-Chlorotoluene 96 Hr LC50 Brachydanio rerio: 70-100 mg/L [static]
5 Min EC50 Photobacterium phosphoreum: 2.90 mg/L; 15 min EC50 Photobacterium phosphoreum: 3.33
mg/L; 30 min EC50 Photobacterium phosphoreum: 4.70 mg/L
48 Hr EC50 Daphnia magna: 9 mg/L
P-Chlorotoluene 96 Hr LC50 Brachydanio rerio: 24 mg/L [static]
5 Min EC50 Photobacterium phosphoreum: 4.92 mg/L; 15 min EC50 Photobacterium phosphoreum: 5.79
mg/L; 30 min EC50 Photobacterium phosphoreum: 6.49 mg/L
48 Hr EC50 Daphnia magna: 3.57 mg/L
SECTION 13 鈥? DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Waste Disposal: Dispose in accordance with all applicable local and state regulations.
SECTION 14 鈥? TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION
Special Shipping Information: No Data.
Purview Proper Shipping Name UN Number Packing Group Hazard Class
Flammable liquids, n.o.s. (DISTILLATES UN1993 III Flammable
DOT
(Land) (PETROLEUM), LIGHT HYDROTREATED)
No Data.
IMO
(Water)
No Data.
ICAO
(Air)
SECTION 15 鈥? REGULATORY INFORMATION
WHMIS Classification: (Workplace Controlled
Hazardous Material Information System) Class B - Division 3 - Combustible Liquid, Class D - Division 2B
Combustible by WHMIS/OSHA criteria.
O-Chlorotoluene 95-49-8 1 %
SARA Title III: (Superfund Amendments & Hazards: Immediate Yes; Delayed Yes; Fire Yes; Pressure No; Reactivity No.
Reauthorization Act) Section 311 hazardous chemical: Yes
OSHA: (Occupational Safety & Health Combustible by WHMIS/OSHA criteria.
Administration) This product is a "Hazardous Chemical" as defined by the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard, 29
CFR 1910.1200.
29 CFR 1910.1200 hazardous chemical: Yes
TSCA: (Toxic Substance Control Act) All components are on the U.S. EPA TSCA Inventory List.
VOC: (volatile Organic Compounds) No Data.
CPR: (Canadian Controlled Products This product has been classified in accordance with the hazard criteria of the Controlled Products
Regulations) Regulations.
EINECS: (European Inventory of Existing No Data.
Commercial Chemical Substances)
DSL / NDSL: (Canadian Domestic Substance On NDSL inventory
List)(Non-Domestic Substance List)
CERCLA: (Comprehensive Response Benzene, 1-chloro-4(trifluoromethyl)- 98-56-6 1 Lb statutory RQ; 0.454 kg statutory RQ
Compensation & Liability Act)
IDL: (Canadian Ingredient Disclosure List) No Data.
NFPA (HMIS) Rating: (Hazardous Materials No Data.
Identification System)
SECTION 16 鈥? OTHER INFORMATION
U.S. - California - 8 CCR Section 339 - Director's List of Hazardous Substances
Benzene,
1-chloro-4(trifluoromethyl)- 98-56-6 [present]
O-Chlorotoluene 95-49-8 Present
U.S. - Massachusetts - Right To Know List
O-Chlorotoluene 95-49-8 Present
P-Chlorotoluene 106-43-4 Present
U.S. - Minnesota - Hazardous Substance List
O-Chlorotoluene 95-49-8 Skin
U.S. - New Jersey - Right to Know Hazardous Substance List
Benzene,
1-chloro-4(trifluoromethyl)- 98-56-6 sn 2995
O-Chlorotoluene 95-49-8 sn 1425
U.S. - Pennsylvania - RTK (Right to Know) List
Benzene,
1-chloro-4(trifluoromethyl)- 98-56-6 environmental hazard
O-Chlorotoluene 95-49-8 Present
U.S. - Rhode Island - Hazardous Substance List
O-Chlorotoluene 95-49-8 Toxic
The information contained herein is based on the data available to us and is believed to be correct. However, Nu-Calgon Wholesaler Inc. makes no warranty,
expressed, or implied, regarding the accuracy of this data or the results to be obtained from the use thereof. Nu-Calgon Wholesaler Inc. assumes no liability
for injury from the use of the product described herin.
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