MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
1. Product and Company Identification
Product Name Vanish Graffiti Remover
Mixture
CAS #
Cleaner
Product use
Blue Steel Chemicals Inc.
Manufacturer
th
9659 鈥? 49 Avenue
Edmonton Alberta T6E 5Z5 CA
Phone: 780-430-6018
Fax: 780-430-6077
613-996-6666
CANUTEC
LEGEND Health / 3
0
HMIS/NFPA
Flammability 0
Severe 4
3 0
Serious 3
Physical Hazard 0
Moderate 2
Slight 1 Personal Protection
X
Minimal 0
2. Hazards Identification
DANGER -- CORROSIVE
Emergency overview
Potential short term health effects
Eye, Skin contact, Skin absorption, Inhalation, Ingestion.
Routes of exposure
Causes chemical burns. May cause blindness.
Eyes
May cause chemical burns. This product may be harmful if it is absorbed through the
Skin
skin.
Excessive intentional inhalation may cause respiratory tract irritation and central
Inhalation
nervous system effects (headache, dizziness).
Harmful if swallowed. May cause chemical burns to mouth, throat and stomach.
Ingestion
Eyes. Respiratory system. Skin. Based on published data, if contact is repeated and
Target organs
prolonged, monoethanolamine may cause liver and kidney damage. These effects have
not been observed in humans.
This product may be harmful if it is absorbed through the skin. Prolonged or repeated
Chronic effects
exposure to dilutions can cause drying, defatting and dermatitis.
The product causes burns of eyes, skin and mucous membranes. Symptoms of
Signs and symptoms
overexposure may be headache, dizziness, tiredness, nausea and vomiting.
3. Composition / Information on Ingredients
Ingredient(s) CAS # Percent
Monoethanolamine 141-43-5 5 - 10
Potassium hydroxide 1310-58-3 5 - 10
Aryl alcohol HMIRC# 7217 40 - 70
This product has been granted a trade secret exemption. The filing date associated with
Composition comments
this trade secret exemption is January 17, 2008.
4. First Aid Measures
First aid procedures
Immediately flush with cool water. Remove contact lenses, if applicable, and continue
Eye contact
flushing for 15 minutes. Obtain medical attention immediately.
Immediately flush with water. Wash with soap and water. Obtain medical attention if
Skin contact
irritation persists.
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If symptoms develop, move victim to fresh air. If symptoms persist, obtain medical
Inhalation
attention. If breathing has stopped, trained personnel should administer CPR
immediately.
Do not induce vomiting. Rinse mouth with water, then drink one or two glasses of water.
Ingestion
Obtain medical attention. Never give anything by mouth if victim is unconscious, or is
convulsing.
Symptoms may be delayed.
Notes to physician
Keep away from sources of ignition. No smoking. Avoid contact with eyes and skin.
General advice
Keep out of reach of children. Immediate medical attention is required. 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. If you feel unwell,
seek medical advice (show the label where possible).
5. Fire Fighting Measures
Not flammable by W HMIS/OSHA criteria.
Flammable properties
Extinguishing media
Carbon dioxide. Alcohol foam. Water spray. Dry chemical. Foam. Polymer foam.
Suitable extinguishing media
Unsuitable extinguishing media Not available
Protection of firefighters
Not available
Specific hazards arising from
the chemical
Firefighters should wear full protective clothing including self contained breathing
Protective equipment for
apparatus.
firefighters
May include and are not limited to: Oxides of carbon. Oxides of nitrogen.
Hazardous combustion products
Explosion data
Not available
Sensitivity to mechanical
impact
Not available
Sensitivity to static discharge
6. Accidental Release Measures
Keep unnecessary personnel away. Do not touch or walk through spilled material. Do
Personal precautions
not touch damaged containers or spilled material unless wearing appropriate protective
clothing. Keep people away from and upwind of spill/leak.
Stop leak if you can do so without risk. Prevent entry into waterways, sewers,
Methods for containment
basements or confined areas. Use water spray to reduce vapors or divert vapor cloud
drift.
Remove sources of ignition. Before attempting clean up, refer to hazard data given
Methods for cleaning up
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. Large Spills: Wet down with water and dike for later
disposal. After removal flush contaminated area thoroughly with water.
7. Handling and Storage
Use good industrial hygiene practices in handling this material. Do not get this material
Handling
in your eyes, on your skin, or on your clothing.
Keep out of reach of children. Do not store at temperatures above 120掳F (49掳C).Store
Storage
in a closed container away from incompatible materials.
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8. Exposure Controls / Personal Protection
Exposure limits
Ingredient(s) Exposure Limits
Aryl alcohol ACGIH-TLV
Not established
OSHA-PEL
Not established
Monoethanolamine ACGIH-TLV
TW A: 3 ppm
STEL: 6 ppm
OSHA-PEL
TW A: 3 ppm
Potassium hydroxide ACGIH-TLV
Ceiling: 2 mg/m3
OSHA-PEL
Not established
General ventilation normally adequate. Provide adequate ventilation.
Engineering controls
Personal protective equipment
Wear chemical goggles.
Eye / face protection
Rubber gloves. Confirm with a reputable supplier first.
Hand protection
As required by employer code.
Skin and body protection
Where exposure guideline levels may be exceeded, use an approved NIOSH respirator.
Respiratory protection
General hygiene considerations 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.
9. Physical & Chemical Properties
Clear.
Appearance
Clear
Color
Liquid
Form
faint aromatic
Odor
Not available
Odor threshold
Liquid
Physical state
11.8
pH
Not available
Melting point
-28 掳C (-18.40 掳F)
Freezing point
205 掳C (401.00 掳F)
Boiling point
100 掳C (212.00 掳F) Tag Closed Cup
Flash point
< 1 (Water=1)
Evaporation rate
Not available
Flammability limits in air, lower, %
by volume
Not available
Flammability limits in air, upper, %
by volume
Not available
Vapor pressure
Not available
Vapor density
Not available
Specific gravity
Not available
Octanol/water coefficient
Not available
Solubility (H2O)
Not available
Auto-ignition temperature
Not available
VOC (Weight %)
Not available
Viscosity
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Not available
Percent volatile
10. Chemical Stability & Reactivity Information
Stable under recommended storage conditions.
Chemical stability
Do not mix with other chemicals. Avoid high temperatures. Reacts violently with acids.
Conditions to avoid
This product may react with oxidizing agents.
Acids. Oxidizing agents.
Incompatible materials
Hazardous decomposition products May include and are not limited to: Oxides of carbon. Oxides of nitrogen.
Hazardous polymerization does not occur.
Possibility of hazardous reactions
11. Toxicological Information
Component analysis - LC50
LC50
Ingredient(s)
Aryl alcohol 8.8 mg/l/4h rat
Monoethanolamine 1210 mg/m3 mouse
Potassium hydroxide Not available
Component analysis - Oral LD50
Ingredient(s) LD50
Aryl alcohol 1230 mg/kg rat
Monoethanolamine 1720 mg/kg rat; 700 mg/kg mouse
Potassium hydroxide 214 mg/kg rat
Effects of acute exposure
Causes chemical burns. May cause blindness.
Eye
May cause chemical burns. This product may be harmful if it is absorbed through the
Skin
skin.
Excessive intentional inhalation may cause respiratory tract irritation and central
Inhalation
nervous system effects (headache, dizziness).
Harmful if swallowed. May cause chemical burns to mouth, throat and stomach.
Ingestion
Non-hazardous by W HMIS/OSHA criteria.
Sensitization
This product may be harmful if it is absorbed through the skin. Based on published data,
Chronic effects
if contact is repeated and prolonged, monoethanolamine may cause liver and kidney
damage. These effects have not been observed in humans.
Non-hazardous by W HMIS/OSHA criteria.
Carcinogenicity
Non-hazardous by W HMIS/OSHA criteria.
Mutagenicity
Non-hazardous by W HMIS/OSHA criteria.
Reproductive effects
Non-hazardous by W HMIS/OSHA criteria.
Teratogenicity
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12. Ecological Information
Components of this product have been identified as having potential environmental
Ecotoxicity
concerns.
Ecotoxicity - Freshwater Algae Data
Aryl alcohol Trade Secret 3 Hr EC50 Anabaena variabilis: 35 mg/L
Monoethanolamine 141-43-5 72 Hr EC50 Scenedesmus subspicatus: 15 mg/L
Ecotoxicity - Freshwater Fish Species Data
Aryl alcohol Trade Secret 96 Hr LC50 Pimephales promelas: 460 mg/L [static]; 96 Hr LC50 Lepomis macrochirus:
10 mg/L [static]
Monoethanolamine 141-43-5 96 Hr LC50 Pimephales promelas: 227 mg/L [flow-through]; 96 Hr LC50 Brachydanio
rerio: 3684 mg/L [static]; 96 Hr LC50 Lepomis macrochirus: 329.16 mg/L [static]; 96 Hr
LC50 Oncorhynchus mykiss: 150 mg/L [static]
Potassium hydroxide 1310-58-3 24 Hr LC50 Gambusia affinis: 80.0 mg/L
Ecotoxicity - Microtox Data
Aryl alcohol Trade Secret 5 Min EC50 Photobacterium phosphoreum: 63.7 mg/L; 15 min EC50 Photobacterium
phosphoreum: 63.7 mg/L; 30 min EC50 Photobacterium phosphoreum: 71.4 mg/L; 5 min
EC50 Photobacterium phosphoreum: 50 mg/L
Monoethanolamine 141-43-5 30 Min EC50 Photobacterium phosphoreum: 13.7 mg/L; 17 Hr EC50 Pseudomonas
putida: 110 mg/L; 2 Hr EC50 Nitrosomonas: 12200 mg/L
Ecotoxicity - Water Flea Data
Aryl alcohol Trade Secret 48 Hr EC50 water flea: 23 mg/L
Monoethanolamine 141-43-5 48 Hr EC50 Daphnia magna: 65 mg/L
Not available
Environmental effects
Not available
Aquatic toxicity
Not available
Persistence / degradability
Not available
Bioaccumulation / accumulation
Not available
Partition coefficient
Not available
Mobility in environmental media
Not available
Chemical fate information
13. Disposal Considerations
Not available
Waste codes
Dispose in accordance with all applicable regulations.
Disposal instructions
Not available
Waste from residues / unused
products
Not available
Contaminated packaging
14. Transport Information
Department of Transportation (DOT)
Basic shipping requirements:
Corrosive liquids, n.o.s. (POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE
Proper shipping name
RQ = 12887 lbs)
8
Hazard class
UN1760
UN number
II
Packing group
Additional information:
IB3, T7, TP1, TP28
Special provisions
154
Packaging exceptions
154
ERG number
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Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG)
Basic shipping requirements:
CORROSIVE LIQUID, N.O.S. (POTASSIUM
Proper shipping name
HYDROXIDE)
8
Hazard class
UN1760
UN number
II
Packing group
Additional information:
16
Special provisions
15. Regulatory Information
This product has been classified in accordance with the hazard criteria of the Controlled
Canadian federal regulations
Products Regulations and the MSDS contains all the information required by the
Controlled Products Regulations.
Canada - WHMIS - Ingredient Disclosure List
Aryl alcohol Trade Secret 1%
Monoethanolamine 141-43-5 1%
Potassium hydroxide 1310-58-3 1%
This product is a "Hazardous Chemical" as defined by the OSHA Hazard
US Federal regulations
Communication Standard, 29 CFR 1910.1200.
U.S. - CERCLA/SARA - Hazardous Substances and their Reportable Quantities
Potassium hydroxide 1310-58-3 1000 Lb final RQ; 454 kg final RQ
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
Yes
29 CFR 1910.1200 hazardous
chemical
CERCLA (Superfund) reportable quantity
Potassium hydroxide: 1000.0000
Sodium dodecylbenzene sulfonate: 1000.0000
Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 (SARA)
Immediate Hazard - Yes
Hazard categories
Delayed Hazard - No
Fire Hazard - No
Pressure Hazard - No
Reactivity Hazard - No
No
Section 302 extremely
hazardous substance
Section 311 hazardous chemical Yes
Not available
Clean Air Act (CAA)
Not available
Clean Water Act (CWA)
Not available
Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA)
Not available
Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA)
Not available
Food and Drug Administration
(FDA)
Controlled
WHMIS status
Class E - Corrosive Material
WHMIS classification
WHMIS labeling
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WARNING: This product contains a chemical known to the State of California to cause
State regulations
birth defects or other reproductive harm.
U.S. - California - 8 CCR Section 339 - Director's List of Hazardous Substances
Monoethanolamine 141-43-5 Present
Potassium hydroxide 1310-58-3 Present
U.S. - Illinois - Toxic Air Contaminants
Monoethanolamine 141-43-5 Present
U.S. - Louisiana - Reportable Quantity List for Pollutants
Potassium hydroxide 1310-58-3 1000 Lb final RQ; 454 kg final RQ
U.S. - Massachusetts - Right To Know List
Aryl alcohol Trade Secret Present
Monoethanolamine 141-43-5 Present
Potassium hydroxide 1310-58-3 Present
U.S. - Minnesota - Hazardous Substance List
Aryl alcohol Trade Secret Present
Monoethanolamine 141-43-5 Present
Potassium hydroxide 1310-58-3 Present
U.S. - New Jersey - Right to Know Hazardous Substance List
Aryl alcohol Trade Secret sn 2079
Monoethanolamine 141-43-5 sn 0835
Potassium hydroxide 1310-58-3 sn 1571
U.S. - New York - Reporting of Releases Part 597 - List of Hazardous Substances
Potassium hydroxide 1310-58-3 1000 Lb RQ (air); 100 lb RQ (land/water)
U.S. - Pennsylvania - RTK (Right to Know) List
Aryl alcohol Trade Secret Present
Monoethanolamine 141-43-5 Present
Potassium hydroxide 1310-58-3 Environmental hazard
U.S. - Rhode Island - Hazardous Substance List
Monoethanolamine 141-43-5 Toxic; Flammable
Potassium hydroxide 1310-58-3 Toxic; Flammable
Inventory name
Country(s) or region Inventory name On inventory (yes/no)*
Canada Domestic Substances List (DSL) Yes
Canada Non-Domestic Substances List (NDSL) No
United States & Puerto Rico Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Inventory Yes
A "Yes" indicates that all components of this product comply with the inventory requirements administered by the governing country(s)
16. Other Information
Information contained herein was obtained from sources considered technically accurate
Disclaimer
and reliable. While every effort has been made to ensure full disclosure of product
hazards, in some cases data is not available and is so stated. Since conditions of actual
product use are beyond control of the supplier, it is assumed that users of this material
have been fully trained according to the requirements of all applicable legislation and
regulatory instruments. No warranty, expressed or implied, is made and supplier will not
be liable for any losses, injuries or consequential damages which may result from the
use of or reliance on any information contained in this document.
24-Jan-2008
Issue date
15-Jan-2008
Effective date
15-Jan-2011
Expiry date
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