Material Safety Data Sheet
GenSolveTM 475
Stripper / Polymer Remover
1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
GenSolveTM 475
PRODUCT NAME:
Stripper / Polymer Remover
None
OTHER/GENERIC NAMES:
Electronics manufacture
PRODUCT USE:
General Chemical Corporation
MANUFACTURER:
2340 Bert Drive
Hollister, CA 95023
831-636-5151 800-424-9300
FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL: IN CASE OF EMERGENCY CALL:
(24 Hours/Day, 7 Days/Week) (ChemTrec)
(Monday-Friday, 9:00am-4:30pm)
2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
INGREDIENT NAME CAS NUMBER WEIGHT %
N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone 872-50-4 >50
Glycol Proprietary Proprietary
Surfactant Proprietary Proprietary
Trace impurities and additional material names not listed above may appear in Section 15 of this MSDS. These
materials may be listed for local "Right-To-Know" compliance and for other reasons.
OSHA Hazard Communication Standard: This product is considered hazardous under the OSHA Hazard
Communication Standard.
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW: A transparent, water-white to slight yellow liquid with a slight amine
odor. May cause skin and eye irritation. May be harmful if swallowed or inhaled.
POTENTIAL HEALTH HAZARDS
May cause slight to moderate irritation.
SKIN:
May cause slight to moderate irritation.
EYES:
May cause dizziness and nausea.
INHALATION:
May cause slight to moderate irritation of the gastrointestinal tract.
INGESTION:
DELAYED EFFECTS: Repeated or prolonged exposure may cause kidney and liver damage.
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Current Issue Date: March, 2003
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Ingredients found on one of the three OSHA designated carcinogen lists are listed below.
INGREDIENT NAME NTP STATUS IARC STATUS OSHA LIST
No ingredients listed in this section.
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Promptly wash contaminated skin with soap or mild detergent and water. Get medical attention if irritation
SKIN:
persists.
Immediately flush eyes with water and continue washing for several minutes. Get medical attention if
EYES:
irritation persists.
If inhaled, remove to fresh air. Perform artificial respiration if breathing has stopped. Get medical
INHALATION:
attention.
If conscious, immediately induce vomiting by giving 2 glasses of water and sticking a finger down
INGESTION:
the throat. Get immediate medical attention. Do not give anything by mouth to an unconscious or
convulsing person.
Treat symptomatically.
ADVICE TO PHYSICIAN:
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
FLAMMABLE PROPERTIES
240F
FLASH POINT:
Closed Cup
FLASH POINT METHOD:
Not determined
AUTOIGNITION TEMPERATURE:
Not determined
UPPER FLAME LIMIT (volume % in air):
Not determined
LOWER FLAME LIMIT (volume % in air):
Not applicable
FLAME PROPAGATION RATE (solids):
Not flammable
OSHA FLAMMABILITY CLASS:
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA:
Alcohol foam, dry chemical, carbon dioxide, water spray
UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS:
As with any organic material, contact with strong oxidizers may cause fire or explosion.
SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PRECAUTIONS/INSTRUCTIONS:
Protective equipment and SCBA
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6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
IN CASE OF SPILL OR OTHER RELEASE: (See section 8 for recommended personal protective equipment.)
Absorb liquid with non-combustible absorbent material and package for proper waste management. Rinse
spill area with water and send rinses to sewer.
Spills and releases may have to be reported to Federal and/or local authorities. See Section 15 regarding
reporting requirements.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
NORMAL HANDLING: (See section 8 for recommended personal protective equipment.)
Avoid skin and eye contact. Do not breathe vapors. Wash thoroughly after handling.
STORAGE RECOMMENDATIONS:
Keep storage container tightly closed. Store in cool, dry, well ventilated area or cabinet. Isolate from
incompatibles such as corrosives, oxidizers, or strong reducing agents.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
ENGINEERING CONTROLS:
Local exhaust is recommended under normal handling.
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
Protective gloves. Wear suitable protective clothing.
SKIN PROTECTION:
Glasses or goggles.
EYE PROTECTION:
Respiratory protection, NIOSH/MSHA approved respirator, is recommended under
RESPIRATORY
normal handling conditions.
PROTECTION:
Additional equipment may include uniform or apron.
ADDITIONAL
RECOMMENDATIONS:
EXPOSURE GUIDELINES
INGREDIENT NAME ACGIH TLV OSHA PEL OTHER LIMIT
No ingredients listed in this section.
1
= Limit established by General Chemical Corporation.
2
= Workplace Environmental Exposure Level (AIHA).
3
= Biological Exposure Index (ACGIH).
OTHER EXPOSURE LIMITS FOR POTENTIAL DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS:
None
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9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Transparent, water-white to slight yellow liquid
APPEARANCE:
Liquid
PHYSICAL STATE:
Mixture
MOLECULAR WEIGHT:
Mixture
CHEMICAL FORMULA:
Slight amine
ODOR:
1.04 @ 68F
SPECIFIC GRAVITY (water = 1.0):
Completely soluble
SOLUBILITY IN WATER (weight %):
Not determined
pH:
Not determined
BOILING POINT:
Not determined
MELTING POINT:
Not determined
VAPOR PRESSURE:
Not determined
VAPOR DENSITY (air = 1.0):
Not determined
EVAPORATION RATE: COMPARED TO:
Not determined
% VOLATILES:
240F
FLASH POINT:
(Flash point method and additional flammability data are found in Section 5.)
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
NORMALLY STABLE? (CONDITIONS TO AVOID):
Stable under normal application temperature. Avoid flame or other sources of ignition.
INCOMPATIBILITIES:
Strong acids, strong oxidizers, strong reducing agents.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS:
Oxides of nitrogen, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide.
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION:
Will not polymerize
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
IMMEDIATE (ACUTE) EFFECTS:
NMP:
LD50 (oral-rat): 3914 mg/kg
LD50 (skin-rabbit): 8 g/kg
Rabbit eye: 100 mg / moderate
Glycol:
LD50 (oral-rat): 4700 mg/kg
Rabbit skin: 555 mg / mild
DELAYED (SUBCHRONIC AND CHRONIC) EFFECTS:
Data not available.
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OTHER DATA:
None.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Data not available.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
RCRA
If yes, the RCRA ID number is: Not applicable
Is the unused product a RCRA hazardous
waste if discarded? No
OTHER DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS:
The information offered in section 13 is for the product as shipped. Use and/or alterations to the product such as
mixing with other materials may significantly change the characteristics of the material and alter the RCRA
classification and the proper disposal method.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Not regulated
US DOT HAZARD CLASS:
US DOT ID NUMBER:
PROPER SHIPPING NAME:
For additional information on shipping regulations affecting this material, contact the information number found in
Section 1.
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
TOXIC SUBSTANCES CONTROL ACT (TSCA)
All components are listed on TSCA.
TSCA INVENTORY STATUS:
NMP is a TSCA 12(b) listed substance.
OTHER TSCA ISSUES:
SARA TITLE III/CERCLA
"Reportable Quantities" (RQs) and/or "Threshold Planning Quantities" (TPQs) exist for the following ingredients.
INGREDIENT NAME SARA/CERCLA RQ (lb) SARA EHS TPQ (lb)
Glycol 5000 ----
Spills or releases resulting in the loss of any ingredient at or above its RQ requires immediate notification
to the National Response Center [(800) 424-8802] and to your Local Emergency Planning Committee.
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Stripper / Polymer Remover
Immediate.
SECTION 311 HAZARD CLASS:
SARA 313 TOXIC CHEMICALS:
The following ingredients are SARA 313 "Toxic Chemicals" and may be subject to annual reporting requirments.
CAS numbers and weight percents are found in Section 2.
INGREDIENT NAME COMMENT
N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone Contact General Chemical for more information.
Glycol Contact General Chemical for more information.
STATE RIGHT-TO-KNOW
In addition to the ingredients found in Section 2, the following are listed for state right-to-know purposes.
INGREDIENT NAME WEIGHT % COMMENT
No ingredients listed in this section
ADDITIONAL REGULATORY INFORMATION:
NMP is listed on CA Prop 65.
EU classification:
R22: Harmful if swallowed.
R36/38: Irritating to eyes and skin.
S41: In case of fire and/or explosion do not breathe fumes.
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WHMIS CLASSIFICATION (CANADA):
Not determined.
FOREIGN CHEMICAL CONTROL INVENTORY STATUS:
All components listed on Canadian DSL and European EINECS.
16. OTHER INFORMATION
March, 2003
CURRENT ISSUE DATE:
December, 2002
PREVIOUS ISSUE DATE:
CHANGES TO MSDS FROM PREVIOUS ISSUE DATE ARE DUE TO THE FOLLOWING:
Corrected for regulatory information related to the solvent, NMP.
HMIS: 2-1-0
OTHER INFORMATION:
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Current Issue Date: March, 2003
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