SAFETY DATA SHEET
KIMTECH SCIENCE* KIMWIPES庐 Ex-L Lens Cleaning
Station Solution
1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION AND THE
COMPANY/UNDERTAKING
Product Name: KIMTECH SCIENCE* KIMWIPES庐 Ex-L Lens Cleaning Station
Solution
Product Number: 34622, 34623, 34644
Date Prepared: 9/8/2007
Manufacturer: Kimberly-Clark Corporation
1400 Holcomb Bridge Road
Roswell, GA 30076-2199
United States of America
Telephone:
MEDICAL EMERGENCY 1-877-561-6587
TRANSPORTATION EMERGENCY Chemtrec 1-800-424-9300
INFORMATION 1-888-346-4652
Product Use: Cleaning lenses and other equipment.
For additional information contact kcpinfo@kcc.com.
2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Emergency Overview: Clear, colorless liquid. Alcohol odor. Flammable liquid. May
cause eye irritation. Keep away from heat and sources of ignition.
EU Classification (1999/45/EC): R10 - Flammable.
US OSHA Classification (29CFR1910.1200): Combustible liquid. Eye Irritant.
Canadian WHMIS Classification: Class B-3 Class D-2-B
3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Chemical Name CAS-No./ EINECS- % EU Classification
No (67/548/EEC):
Isopropanol 67-63-0 / 200-661-7 5-10% F, Xi R11, R36, R67
(Isopropyl alcohol)
Non-Hazardous Proprietary 90-95% Not applicable
Ingredients
See Section 16 for further information on EU Classification.
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Inhalation: Move to fresh air. Seek medical advice if cough, shortness of breath or other
respiratory problems occur.
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Skin contact: Wash off with soap and water. Obtain medical attention if irritation
persists.
Eye contact: Rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under the eyelids, for at least
15 minutes. Obtain medical attention if irritation persists.
Ingestion: Call a physician or Poison Control Centre immediately. If victim is conscious,
rinse mouth with a small amount of water. Drink 1 or 2 glasses of water. Never give
anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Water, water fog, foam, carbon dioxide, dry chemical.
Special Fire Fighting Procedures: Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and
protective suit.
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards: Flammable liquid. Vapors are heavier than
air and may flow along surfaces to remote ignition sources and flash back.
Hazardous Combustion Products: Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Remove all sources of ignition. Ventilate the area. Contain and collect with inert absorbent
material and place in a suitable container for disposal. Comply with all federal, state and
local regulations.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Avoid contact with eyes. When using do not smoke. Keep away from heat, sparks, flames, hot
surfaces and all other sources of ignition.
Store in a cool, dry, well ventilated area.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
Chemical Name Exposure limit(s)
Isopropanol (Isopropyl alcohol) 400 ppm US OSHA PEL-TWA
200 ppm ACGIH TLV-TWA, 400 ppm ACGIH
TLV-STEL
200 ppm DFG MAK
400 ppm UK 8 hr TWA, 500 ppm UK 15 min
Ventilation: No special ventilation normally required.
Respiratory Protection: No personal respiratory protective equipment normally
required.
Protective Gloves: None required for normal use.
Eye Protection: None required for normal use.
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9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance and Odor Clear, colorless liquid.Alcohol odor.
Boiling point/range 212潞F (100潞C)
Melting point/range Not applicable
Specific Gravity (water=1) <1.0
Vapor pressure 33 mmHg@20潞C(Isopropanol (Isopropyl
alcohol))
Vapor density (air=1) 2.1
Solubility Complete
pH 7.6
Partition coefficient (n-octanol/water): Not available
Evaporation Rate (Butyl acetate=1) Not available
Percent Volatile by Volume (%) >99%
Volatile Organic Carbon Compounds (VOC) 130
(g/L)
Flashpoint: 106潞F (41潞C)
Flammable Limits in Air % by Volume: LEL (Lower):2.0%(Isopropanol (Isopropyl
alcohol))
UEL (Upper): 12.7% ( Isopropanol (Isopropyl
alcohol) )
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stability: Stable
Conditions to Avoid: Avoid sparks, flame and excessive heat.
Materials to avoid: Strong oxidizing agents.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide.
Hazardous Polymerization: Does not occur.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Symptoms/Effects of Overexposure:
Inhalation: Inhalation may cause respiratory irritation, coughing, shortness of breath,
nausea, dizziness, loss of coordination, drowsiness, loss of consciousness and other symptoms
of central nervous system depression.
Skin contact: Prolonged skin contact may cause skin irritation.
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Station Solution
Eye contact: Contact with eyes may cause irritation.
Ingestion: May cause mucous membrane and gastrointestinal irritation and other adverse
effects.
Chronic toxicity: None currently known.
Medical Conditions Aggravated by Exposure: Pre-existing skin and lung diseases.
Carcinogenicity Data: None of the components of this product is listed as a carcinogen
by IARC, NTP, US OSHA or the European Directive (67/548/EEC).
Reproductive Toxicity: No adverse effects on reproduction are known.
Acute Toxicity Values: Isopropanol (Isopropyl alcohol): LD50 Oral rat 5045 mg/kg;
LD50 Skin rabbit 12,800 mg/kg; LC50 Inhalation rat 16,000 ppm/8 hour
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
No data is currently available.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Dispose in accordance with all state, local and federal regulations.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
US DOT Shipping Description: Excepted from HazMat (49CFR173.150(e))
IATA Shipping Description (Air): Alcohols, n.o.s. (Isopropanol), 3, UN1987, III
IMDG Shipping Description (Vessel): Alcohols, n.o.s. (Isopropanol), 3, UN1987, III
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
US Regulations
EPA Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA): All of the components of this product
are listed on the TSCA Inventory or exempted from TSCA.
SARA 302 Listed Chemicals: None.
SARA 311/312 Hazard Categories: Fire Hazard Acute Health
SARA 313 This Product Contains the Following Chemicals Subject to
Annual Release Reporting Requirements Under the SARA Section 313 (40
CFR 372): None.
California Proposition 65: This product does not contain chemicals listed per the Safe
Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986.
International Regulations
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Canadian CEPA: All of the components are either listed on or exempted from the
Domestic Substances List (DSL).
Canadian WHMIS Classification:
Class B-3 Class D-2-B
EU Labeling: R10 - Flammable.
S16 - Keep away from sources of ignition - No smoking.
S51 - Use only in well ventilated areas.
S60 - This material and/or its container must be disposed of as hazardous waste.
16. OTHER INFORMATION
HMIS Rating: Health 1 Fire 2 Reactivity 0
Revision Summary: Revision to section(s) 2, 3, 5, 9.
EU Classes and Risk Phrases for Reference (See Sections 2 and 3):
Xi - Irritant
F - Highly flammable
R11 - Highly flammable.
R36 - Irritating to eyes.
R67 - Vapours may cause drowsiness and dizziness.
The information contained herein is true and correct to the best of Kimberly-Clark's
knowledge. However, no warranty, express or implied, is made. Nothing herein should be
interpreted as a recommendation to infringe existing patents or violate any laws or
regulations. Final determination of the suitability of the material is the sole responsibility of
the user.
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