Material Safety Data Sheet
GEMSTAR STRATUS
Section 1. Chemical product and company identification
: GEMSTAR STRATUS
Trade name
: Floor care product
Product use
: Ecolab Co.
Supplier
5105 Tomken Road
Mississauga ON L4W 2X5
1-800-352-5326
: 912124-01
Code
: 18-April-2007
Date of issue
EMERGENCY HEALTH INFORMATION: 1-800-328-0026
Outside United States and Canada CALL 1-651-222-5352 (in USA)
Section 2. Composition, information on ingredients
CAS number % by weight
Name
ethanol, 2-(2-ethoxyethoxy)- 111-90-0 3-7
Section 3. Hazards identification
Physical state : Liquid. [Liquid.]
Emergency overview : CAUTION!
Repeated or prolonged contact with irritants may cause dermatitis.
MAY CAUSE EYE IRRITATION.
Avoid contact with eyes. Wash thoroughly after handling.
: Skin contact, Eye contact, Inhalation, Ingestion
Routes of entry
Potential acute health effects
Eyes : Slightly irritating to the eyes.
Skin : Slightly irritating to the skin.
Inhalation :
No known significant effects or critical hazards.
:
Ingestion No known significant effects or critical hazards.
See toxicological information (section 11)
Section 4. First-aid measures
Eye contact : In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with cool running water. Remove contact lenses and
continue flushing with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Get medical attention if irritation
occurs.
: Flush contaminated skin with plenty of water. Wash clothing before reuse.
Skin Contact
Inhalation : If inhaled, remove to fresh air.
Ingestion : Do not induce vomiting. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. If irritation
persists, get medical attention.
Section 5. Fire-fighting measures
: Not available.
Auto-ignition temperature
: > 100掳C
Flash point
Product does not support combustion.
Flammable limits
Upper: Not available.
Lower: Not available.
Products of combustion : Not available.
Fire-fighting media and : Use an extinguishing agent suitable for the surrounding fire.
instructions
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Dyke liquid for later disposal.
No specific hazard.
Special protective equipment : Fire-fighters should wear appropriate protective equipment and self-contained
breathing apparatus (SCBA) with a full face-piece operated in positive pressure
for fire-fighters
mode.
Risk of explosion of the product in the presence of mechanical impact: Not available.
Risk of explosion of the product in the presence of static discharge: Not available.
Section 6. Accidental release measures
Personal : Ventilate area of leak or spill. Do not touch damaged containers or spilled material unless
wearing appropriate protective equipment (Section 8). Stop leak if without risk. Do not allow to
Precautions
enter drains or watercourses.
Environmental : Avoid dispersal of spilt material and runoff and contact with soil, waterways, drains and sewers.
Inform the relevant authorities if the product has caused environmental pollution (sewers,
precautions
waterways, soil or air).
Methods for : If emergency personnel are unavailable, contain spilt material. For small spills, add absorbent
(soil may be used in the absence of other suitable materials), scoop up material and place in a
cleaning up
sealable, liquid-proof container for disposal. For large spills, dyke spilt material or otherwise
contain material to ensure runoff does not reach a waterway. Place spilt material in an
appropriate container for disposal.
Section 7. Handling and storage
Handling : Wash thoroughly after handling.
Storage : Keep out of the reach of children. Keep container tightly closed. Keep container in a cool, well-
ventilated area.
Store between the following temperatures: 10 and 45掳C
Section 8. Exposure controls, personal protection
Engineering measures : No special ventilation requirements. Good general ventilation should be sufficient to
control worker exposure to airborne contaminants. If this product contains ingredients
with exposure limits, use process enclosures, local exhaust ventilation or other
engineering controls to keep worker exposure below any recommended or statutory
limits.
Personal protection :
Eyes : No protective equipment is needed under normal use conditions.
Hands : No protective equipment is needed under normal use conditions.
Skin : No protective equipment is needed under normal use conditions.
Respiratory : A respirator is not needed under normal and intended conditions of product use.
Consult local authorities for acceptable exposure limits.
Section 9. Physical and chemical properties
: Liquid. [Liquid.]
Physical state
: opaque
Colour
: Acrylic.
Odour
: 8 to 8.5 [Conc. (% w/w): 100%]
pH
: Not available.
Boiling/condensation point
: Not available.
Melting/freezing point
Specific gravity : 1.03 to 1.034
: Not available.
Vapour pressure
: Not available.
Vapour density
: Not available.
Odour threshold
: Not available.
Evaporation rate
LogKow : Not available.
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Section 10. Stability and reactivity
The product is stable.
:
Stability
Not available.
:
Conditions of instability
Not available.
:
Reactivity
Not available.
:
Hazardous Decomposition
Products
Section 11. Toxicological information
Potential acute health effects
: Slightly irritating to the eyes.
Eyes
Skin : Slightly irritating to the skin.
: No known significant effects or critical hazards.
Inhalation
: No known significant effects or critical hazards.
Ingestion
Irritancy of Product : Hazardous by WHMIS criteria.
Potential chronic health effects
: No known significant effects or critical hazards.
Carcinogenic effects
Mutagenic effects : No known significant effects or critical hazards.
Teratogenic effects : No known significant effects or critical hazards.
Reproductive effects : No known significant effects or critical hazards.
: No known significant effects or critical hazards.
Sensitization to Product
Synergistic products : Not available.
(toxicologically)
Toxicity data
Ingredient name Route Result Species
Test
ethanol, 2-(2-ethoxyethoxy)- LD50 Oral 7500 mg/kg Rat
LD50 Oral 5500 uL/kg Rat
: Not available.
Target organs
Section 12. Ecological information
Ecotoxicity
Ingredient name Species Period Result
ethanol, 2-(2-ethoxyethoxy)- Fish 96 hours Acute LC50 26500
mg/L
Fish 96 hours Acute LC50 21400
mg/L
Fish 96 hours Acute LC50 13900
mg/L
Fish 96 hours Acute LC50 13400
mg/L
Fish 96 hours Acute LC50 >10000
mg/L
Fish 96 hours Acute LC50 9650 mg/L
Section 13. Disposal considerations
Waste disposal : The generation of waste should be avoided or minimised wherever possible. Avoid dispersal of
spilt material and runoff and contact with soil, waterways, drains and sewers. Disposal of this
product, solutions and any by-products should at all times comply with the requirements of
environmental protection and waste disposal legislation and any regional local authority
requirements.
Consult your local or regional authorities.
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Section 14. Transport information
Regulatory UN number Proper shipping name Class Packing Additional information
information
group
-
TDG Not - - -
regulated.
Classification
APPLIES ONLY DURING ROAD TRANSPORT
Any variation of the shipping description based on the packaging is not addressed.
Section 15. Regulatory information
WHMIS : Class D-2B: Material causing other toxic effects (Toxic).
This product has been classified in accordance with the hazard criteria of the Controlled Products Regulations and the
MSDS contains all the information required by the Controlled Products Regulations.
Section 16. Other information
Date of issue : 18-April-2007.
Responsible name : Regulatory Affairs
Date of previous issue : 08-August-2006.
Notice to reader
The above information is believed to be correct with respect to the formula used to manufacture the product
in the country of origin. As data, standards, and regulations change, and conditions of use and handling are
beyond our control, NO WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, IS MADE AS TO THE COMPLETENESS OR
CONTINUING ACCURACY OF THIS INFORMATION.
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