MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
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DATE PREPARED: 07-15-2005
MSDS No: A409
Corrosion Inhibitor A409
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1. CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Product identifier: A409
Product code: A409
Product name: Corrosion Inhibitor A409
Chemical family: Organic mixture
MANUFACTURER: 24 HR. EMERGENCY TELEPHONE
NUMBERS:
HydroChem Industrial Services, Inc. Emergency contact: HydroChem ER
900 Georgia Avenue Emergency phone: (800) 569-4889
Deer Park, TX 77536
Customer Service: (800) 934-9376
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2. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Wt.% CAS Registry Number Exposure Limits
2-butoxyethanol 30-60 111-76-2 ACGIH: 20 ppm TWA
OSHA: Prevent or reduce
skin absorption
50 ppm TWA: 240 mg/m3
TWA
NIOSH: 5 ppm TWA: 24
mg/mg3 TWA
Potential for dermal
absorption
1,3- dibutyl thiourea 5-20 109-46-6 None determined
Pyridine, alkyl derivatives 5-20 68391-11-7 None determined
Surfactant 5-15 Proprietary None determined
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3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
IMMEDIATE CONCERNS: This product is severely irritating to the eyes. This product is
irritating to the skin. Excessive inhalation of this material causes headache, dizziness, nausea, and
lack of coordination.
A component in this product may be absorbed through the skin in harmful amounts. Product contains
glycol ether which caused blood disorders in rabbits.
May cause temporary irritation of the throat, stomach, and gastrointestinal tract if ingested.
Inhalation of vapors or mists of the product may be irritating to the respiratory system. Excessive
inhalation of this material causes headache, dizziness, nausea and lack of coordination.
Pre-existing eye, skin and respiratory disorders may be aggravated by exposure.
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4. FIRST AID MEASURES
EYES: Immediately flush eyes with water for at least fifteen minutes, while holding eyelids open.
Seek medical attention at once.
SKIN: Flush with large amounts of water. Seek the immediate medical attention.
INGESTION: If the material is swallowed, get immediate medical attention or advice -- do not
induce vomiting.
INHALATION: Immediately remove affected person to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial
respiration, preferably mouth to mouth. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Call a physician if
symptoms develop or persist.
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5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Flash point and method: 205oF by TCC.
Flammable limits: Not determined.
Autoignition temperature: Not determined.
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Dry chemical, foam, carbon dioxide, water fog.
HAZARDOUS COMBUSTION PRODUCTS: Irritating and toxic gases or fumes may be released
during a fire.
FIREFIGHTING PROCEDURES: Use normal procedures.
FIREFIGHTING EQUIPMENT: Fire fighters should wear full protective clothing, including self-
contained breathing apparatus.
FIRE AND EXPLOSIVE HAZARDS: THIS PRODUCT IS COMBUSTIBLE AT HIGH
TEMPERATURES.
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6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
GENERAL PROCEDURES:
Wear appropriate protective equipment and clothing during cleanup.
Stop flow of the material if without risks, and contain with dikes.
Soak up residual with inert absorbent (dry sand, vermiculite, earth).
Put in plastic drum.
Wash spill site after material pickup is complete.
Dispose of collected material according to regulations.
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7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
GENERAL PROCEDURES: Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing. Do not take internally.
Use this product with adequate ventilation. For industrial use only. 鈥淓mpty鈥? containers retain
product residue and can be dangerous. Do not pressurize, cut, weld, braze, solder, drill, grind, or
expose such containers to heat, flame, sparks, static electricity or other sources of ignition; they
may explode.
STORAGE: Keep container tightly closed and in a cool, well-ventilated place away from
incompatible materials.
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8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
ENGINEERING CONTROLS:
Ventilation should effectively remove and prevent buildup of any vapor or mist generated from the handling
of this product. Eye wash fountains and emergency showers are required.
PERSONAL PROTECTION
EYES AND FACE: Wear chemical goggles. Also wear face shield if splashing is possible.
RESPIRATORY: If ventilation is not sufficient, appropriate NIOSH/MSHA respiratory protection
must be provided.
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING: Wear hardhat, chemical goggles, slicker suit, solvent resistant rubber
gloves, and rubber boots.
OTHER USE PRECAUTIONS: None.
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9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Physical state: liquid
Odor: pyridine odor
Color: clear
pH: 9
% volatile: 52.1
Vapor pressure: not determined
Vapor density: not determined
Boiling point: not determined
Freezing point: not determined
Solubility in water: complete
Specific gravity: 0.95-1.05
Viscosity: 6.88 cps
COMMENTS: None.
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10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
STABLE: This is a stable material.
CONDITIONS TO AVOID: Keep away from heat, ignition sources and incompatible materials.
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Will not occur.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION: Combustion or extreme overheating can produce carbon
dioxide, carbon monoxide, oxides of sulfur and nitrogen.
INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS: This product may react with oxidizing agents. This product
may react with reducing agents. Do not mix with nitrites.
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11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
ACUTE: FOR COMPONENT 2-BUTOXYETHANOL (111-76-2)
Inhalation LC50 rat: 450 ppm/4H
Inhalation LC50 mouse: 700 ppm/7H
Oral LD50 rat: 470 mg/kg
Oral LD50 mouse: 1230 mg/kg
Dermal LD50 rabbit: 220 mg/kg
FOR COMPONENT 1,3- DIBUTYL THIOUREA (109-46-6)
Oral LD50 rat: 350 mg/kg
CARCINOGENICITY: None of this product's components are listed by IARC, OSHA, OR NTP.
ETHYLENE GLYCOL N-BUTYL ETHER (111-76-2)
ACGIH: A3 鈥? CONFIRMED ANIMAL CARCINOGEN WITH UNKNOWN
RELEVANCE TO HUMANS.
GENERAL COMMENTS: No information is available for the product. 2-butoxyethanol is a glycol
ether which may result in CNS depression characterized by headache, drowsiness, weakness, slurred speech,
stuttering, loss of coordination and judgment, tremor, blurred vision, personality changes, and albuminuria.
Glycol ethers may also result in the liver or kidney damage and hemolytic effects.
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12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
GENERAL COMMENTS:
Degradability: This product is biodegradable.
Fish toxicity: For component 2-butoxyethanol (111-76-2)
LC50 (96 H) bluegill 1490 mg/L
LC50 (24 H) goldfish 1650 mg/L
LC50 (24 H) water flea 1720 mg/L
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1,3 Dibutylthiourea (109-46-6)
Test & Species
15 min EC50 Photobacterium 7.8 mg/L
phosphoreum
ENVIRONMENTAL FATE:
Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD): 1,700,000 mg/L
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13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
PRODUCT DISPOSAL: Obey all local state and federal regulations. The waste must be tested
using methods described it in 40 CFR Part 261 to determine if it meets applicable definitions of
hazardous wastes.
RCRA / U.S. EPA WASTE INFORMATION: No EPA waste numbers are applicable for this
product's components.
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14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
DOT (DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION):
Proper shipping name: This material is not regulated under U.S. DOT.
Reportable quantity (RQ) under CERCLA: None
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15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
UNITED STATES
OSHA: THIS PRODUCT IS CONSIDERED HAZARDOUS UNDER 29 CRF 1910.1200
(HAZARD COMMUNICATION)
SARA TITLE III (SUPERFUND AMENDMENTS AND REAUTHORIZATION ACT)
Fire: No Pressure generating: No Reactivity: No Acute: Yes Chronic: Yes
Title III Notes: 2-butoxyethanol is identified by the EPA and as being in the glycol ether
category.
CERCLA (COMPREHENSIVE RESPONSE, COMPENSATION, AND LIABILITY ACT)
Reportable spill quantity: None
TSCA (TOXIC SUBSTANCE CONTROL ACT)
TSCA status: All components are on the TSCA inventory list.
WHMIS: Ethylene Glycol n-Butyl Ether (111-76-2) is identified under the Canadian Hazardous
Products Act Ingredients Disclosure List (IDL).
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16. OTHER INFORMATION
REASON FOR ISSUE:
New
Approved by: Tina Proctor
Approval date: July 15, 2005
NFPA CODES
Fire: 1 Health: 2 Reactivity: 0
HMIS CODES
Fire: 1 Health: 2* Reactivity: 0
MANUFACTURER DISCLAIMER:
[TM] indicates a trademark or service mark of HydroChem Industrial Services, Inc.
The information herein is believed to be accurate and is presented in good faith; however, HydroChem
Industrial Services, Inc. regarding the accuracy or completeness of the information makes no warranties or
representations.
HydroChem Industrial Services, Inc. shall not be held liable for any damage resulting from the handling or
from contact with the above product.
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