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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
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Section I - PRODUCT IDENTITY: GR-50
CAS# 31138-65-5
Common Name: Hydroxycarboxylic acid and salt thereof
Section II - HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS:
Material: CAS# TLV STEL PEL CONTENT
Section III - PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS:
N/Av = Not Available N/Ap = Not Applicable ca. = Approximate
Boiling Point F掳 (掳C): 212 (100) Freezing Point F掳 (掳C): 20 (-7)
VOC (w/w): 0% Solubility in Water: 100%
Specific Gravity: 1.26 Appearance: Dark Amber to Dark Brown Liquid
pH: 6.0 鈥? 10.5 Odor: Slight Ammonia
Section IV - FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA:
HMIS Hazard Rating: 0 (Minimal)
Flash Point: Non-flammable Method: Not Applicable
Auto-Ignition Temperature: Not Applicable
Limits of Flammability: LEL: Not Applicable UEL: Not Applicable
Special Fire & Unusual Hazards: None known
Extinguishing Media: This material does not give a flash point by conventional test methods, use
extinguishing agent suitable for type of surrounding fire.
Section V - REACTIVITY DATA:
HMIS Hazard Rating: 0 (Minimal)
Stability: Stable. Not sensitive to mechanical impact.
Incompatibility: None.
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: (After water has evaporated.) None
Section VI - HEALTH HAZARD DATA:
HMIS Hazard Rating: 1 (Slight)
PRIMARY ROUTE OF ENTRY: Dermal, Eyes
Effects of Overexposure
Inhalation: At room temperature, exposures to vapors are unlikely due to physical properties.
Eyes: May cause slight transient irritation.
Skin Contact: Prolonged or repeated skin contact tends to remove skin oils possibly leading to irritation
and dermatitis.
Skin Absorption: Not expected to be absorbed through the skin in sufficient quantities to increase overall
toxicity.
Ingestion: Amounts ingested, incidental to industrial handling, are not expected to cause injury.
Chronic: Product does not contain carcinogenic materials as defined by 29 CFR 1910.1200.
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Section VII - FIRST AID:
Inhalation: Remove victim from exposure. If difficulty with breathing, administer oxygen. If
breathing has stopped administer artificial respiration. Seek medical attention.
Eyes: Flush eyes with water, lifting upper and lower lids occasionally for 15 minutes. Seek
medical attention.
Skin: Remove contaminated clothing. Wash thoroughly with soap and water. If irritation
persists seek medical attention. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.
Ingestion: Contact physician or call Poison Control Center immediately. Do NOT give anything by mouth
to an unconscious person.
Section VIII - SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION:
Ventilation: Ventilation is generally not required.
Personal Protection Equipment: Use chemical goggles/safety glasses with side shields and Rubber/Latex
gloves. Selection of specific items such as boots and apron will depend on operation.
Section IX - ENVIRONMENTAL & DISPOSAL INFORMATION:
Action to Take for Spills/Leaks: Wear appropriate protective equipment. Take action to eliminate source of
leak; contain spill by diking; vacuum up liquid or use absorbent media; remove to storage for disposal and
rinse residual stain with water.
Waste Disposal Method: Dispose in accordance with local, provincial, state and federal regulations
Section X - REGULATORY INFORMATION:
Title III Section 302: No reportable chemicals.
Title III Section 311/312: Health hazard: None Physical hazard: None
Title III Section 313: None above deminimis.
TSCA: All components of this product are included in the EPA Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)
Chemical Substance Inventory.
State: California: No reportable chemicals
Section XI - TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION:
Shipping Name: NOT REGULATED
Emergency Response Guide Page No.: NOT REGULATED
DOT Reportable Quantity: NO REPORTABLE CHEMICALS
Marine Pollutant: NL
P = Moderate PP = Severe WS = Water Sheen NL = Not Listed ND = Not Determined
Section XII - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Average Shelf Life: 18 months
Special Instructions: Keep from freezing
This information is furnished without warranty, representation, or license of any kind, except that this
information is accurate to the best of RussTech鈥檚 knowledge, or is obtained from sources believed by
RussTech to be accurate. No warranty is expressed or implied regarding the accuracy of this information or
the results to be obtained from its use thereof. RussTech assumes no responsibility for injuries proximately
caused by use of the Material if reasonable safety procedures are not followed as stipulated in this Data
Sheet. Additionally, RussTech assumes no responsibility for injuries proximately caused by abnormal use
of the Material even if reasonable safety procedures are followed. Buyer assumes the risk in its use of the
Material.
Date Prepared: January 1, 2006
Prepared by: Department of Environmental, Health and Safety
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