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904038-01 MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET: USA
MEDICAL EMERGENCIES ONLY (24 Hour Service): 1-800-328-0026
Medical Calls from Outside of the USA: 1-651-222-5352
INSTITUTIONAL DIVISION Ecolab Inc.
Ecolab Center St. Paul MN 55102
Product Information: 1-800-352-5326 Issue Date: October 1, 2003
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1.0 IDENTIFICATION /
1.1 Product Name: GREASE EXXPRESS FAST FOAM DEGREASER
1.2 Product Type: Liquid Alkaline Degreaser
1.3 Hazard Rating: Health: 3 Fire: 0 Reactivity: 0
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Substances Subject to SARA 313 Reporting Are Indicated by "#"
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2.0 HAZARDOUS COMPONENTS / (in mg/m3)
CAS No. % PEL TWA
2.1 Sodium hydroxide (caustic soda) 1310-73-2 5 2 2C
2.2 Propylene glycol n-propyl ether 1569-01-3 1-5 No No
2.3 Surfactants mixture 5-20 No No
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STEL = ACGIH short term exp. limit (15 min) PEL = OSHA 8 hr ave in air
TWA = ACGIH 8 hr average C = ceiling limit in air, do not exceed
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3.0 PHYSICAL DATA /
3.1 Appearance: Opaque reddish liquid; no specific odor
3.2 Solubility in Water: Mixes with water in all proportions
3.3 pH: 13.0-14.0 (at 100%)
3.4 Initial Boiling Point: > 212 deg F / 100 deg C
3.5 Specific Gravity: 1.045 @ 68 deg F / 20 deg C
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4.0 FIRE AND EXPLOSION DATA /
4.1 Special Fire Hazards: None, does not support combustion.
4.2 Fire Fighting Methods: Use method appropriate for surrounding fire.
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5.0 REACTIVITY DATA /
5.1 Stability: Stable under normal conditions of use and handling.
5.2 Conditions to Avoid: Reacts with acids and soft metals i.e. aluminum
or zinc, producing flammable hydrogen gas. Mix only with water.
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6.0 SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURES / WEAR PROPER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
6.1 Cleanup: Dike or dam large spills. Pump to containers or soak up
on inert absorbent. Flush residue or small spills to sanitary sewer.
6.2 Waste Disposal: Consult state/local authority for limits on chemical
waste disposal. Unused product is RCRA Corrosive (D002).
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7.0 HEALTH HAZARD DATA / DANGER
7.1 Effects of Overexposure to Concentrate:
Eyes: CAUSES CHEMICAL BURNS. May cause blindness.
++ Immediate water flushing is vital in case of eye contact ++
Skin: CAUSES CHEMICAL BURNS. Harmful contact may not cause
immediate pain.
If Swallowed: HARMFUL OR FATAL. Causes chemical burns of mouth
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throat and stomach.
If Inhaled: Causes moderate to severe irritation or bronchitis,
depending on exposure. People with lung problems may be more affected
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8.0 FIRST AID /
8.1 Eyes: Flush at once with cool running water. Remove contact lenses
and continue flushing for 15 minutes, holding eyelids apart so as to
rinse entire eye. SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY.
8.2 Skin: Immediately flush skin with plenty of cool running water for
at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes.
Discard or wash before reuse.
8.3 If Swallowed: Rinse mouth at once; then drink 1 or 2 large glasses
of water. DO NOT induce vomiting. NEVER give anything by mouth to
an unconscious person.
8.4 If Inhaled: Immediately move to fresh air.
IMMEDIATELY CALL THE MEDICAL EMERGENCY NUMBER, 1-800-328-0026,
A POISON CONTROL CENTER, OR A PHYSICIAN
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9.0 PROTECTIVE MEASURES /
9.1 FOR CONCENTRATE:
Eyes: Wear chemical splash goggles. For continued or severe
exposure wear a face shield over the goggles.
Skin: Wear any impervious gloves, synthetic apron, other protective
equipment as necessary to prevent skin contact.
Respiratory: Avoid breathing mists or vapors of this product.
Note: Provide access to emergency eye wash and shower.
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10.0 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION /
10.1 Purpose of 10/01/2003 issue: QC update. Replaces August 22, 2002
issue.
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
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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