Material Safety Data Sheet # 303
Hercules Chemical Company Inc.
111 South Street
Passaic NJ 07055-7398
Information Telephone: 1-800 221-9330
Internet: www.herchem.com
Transport Symbol
NFPA HMIS PPE
Preparation 4/21/06 Revision Date 8/5/08 Revision Number 1
1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Product Identity: Liquid Glug 鈥? Bathroom Intended Use: Unclogging bathroom drains
Manufacturer: Hercules Chemical Company, Inc. Information Telephone: (800) 221-9330
111 South Street
Passaic, New Jersey 07055-7398 Internet: http://www.herchem.com
Emergency Phone: CHEMTREC: (800) 424-9300
MSDS Date of Preparation: 04/21/06
2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
This product is a clear, colorless liquid with chlorine odor.
Emergency Overview
May cause severe eye and skin irritation or damage with possible burns.
Inhalation of vapors or mists may cause
mucous membrane and respiratory irritation. Harmful if swallowed.
Ingestion: Ingestion may cause severe irritation or burns to the mucous membranes, esophagus and stomach.
Inhalation: Inhalation of vapors or mists may cause irritation of the nose throat and upper respiratory tract.
Eye: Liquid or mists may cause severe irritation or burns with redness, tearing and stinging of the eyes. May cause eye
damage.
Skin: Liquid or mists may cause severe irritation with possible burns on prolonged contact
3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Component CAS No. Amount
Sodium Hydroxide 1310-73-2 3-7%
Potassium Hydroxide 1310-58-3 1-5%
Sodium Silicate 1344-09-8 1-5%
Water 7732-18-5 80-100%
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4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Eye: Immediately flush victim's eyes with large quantities of water for at least 15 minutes, holding the eyelids apart.
Remove contact lenses if present. Get immediate medical attention.
Skin: Immediately flush skin with plenty of water for 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes.
Ingestion: DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. If conscious, rinse mouth thoroughly with cold water. Never give anything
by mouth to an unconscious or convulsing person Get immediate medical attention.
Inhalation: Immediately remove victim to fresh air. If breathing is difficult have qualified personnel administer oxygen. If
breathing has stopped, administer artificial respiration. Get immediate medical attention.
Other: Not applicable
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Flash Point: None
Auto ignition Temperature: Not applicable
Flammable Limits: LEL: Not applicable UEL: Not applicable
Extinguishing Media: Use media appropriate for surrounding fire. Cool fire exposed containers and structures with
water.
Unusual Fire or Explosion Hazards: Reacts with most metals to form flammable hydrogen gas.
Special Fire-Fighting Instructions: Firefighters should wear positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus and full
protective clothing.
Hazardous Combustion Products: None.
Explosion Data: (sensitivity to mechanical impact or static discharge): None known.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Wear appropriate protective clothing as described in Section 8. For small spill, flush with large amount of water. For
larger spill, contain liquid and neutralize with dilute acid such as acetic or hydrochloric. Flush neutralized spill to sewer if
permitted or collect using an inert absorbent material and place in appropriate containers for disposal. Prevent spill from
entering sewers and water courses. Report releases as required by local, provincial
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling: Prevent contact with the eyes, skin and clothing. Avoid breathing mists. Wear protective clothing and
equipment as described in Section 8. Use with adequate ventilation. Wash thoroughly with soap and water after handling.
Keep containers closed when not in use. Do not mix with other drain cleaners. Dangerous chemical reactions, boiling or
splattering may occur.
Do not reuse containers. Empty containers retain product residues can be hazardous. Follow all MSDS precautions when
handling empty containers
Storage: Store in a cool, dry, well ventilated area away from incompatible materials.
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8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Exposure Guidelines:
Potassium Hydroxide 2 mg/m3 TLV-Ceiling
Sodium Hypochlorite None Established
Sodium Silicate None Established
Water None Established
Engineering Controls: Use with general or adequate local exhaust ventilation to maintain exposures below the
occupational exposure limits.
Respiratory Protection: In operations where the occupational exposure limits are exceeded, a NIOSH approved
respirator with dust/mist cartridges or supplied air respirator appropriate for the form and concentration of the contaminants
should be used. Selection and use of respiratory equipment must be in accordance with local authority and good industrial
hygiene practice.
Skin Protection: Wear impervious gloves such as butyl rubber or neoprene
Eye Protection: Chemical safety goggles and face shield should be worn where splashing is possible.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance and Odor: This product is a clear, colorless liquid with chlorine odor.
Physical State: Liquid Boiling Point: 100掳C
Vapor Density: Not applicable Vapor Pressure: Not applicable
Solubility In Water: 100% Evaporation Rate: Not applicable
Specific Gravity: 1.10-1.15 pH: 12.4 alkali reserve 2.0
Melting Point: Not Determined Octanol/Water Coefficient: Not Determined
VOC Content: None Viscosity: Not Determined
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stability: Stable under normal storage and handling conditions.
Incompatibility: Acids, most common metals and ammonia. Do not mix with other drain cleaners or ammonia as
hazardous gases may be released and cause violent eruption or splashing.
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur.
Hazardous Decomposition Product: Reacts with most common metals to form flammable hydrogen gas. Reacts with
ammonia to form toxic gas, chloramine.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
HEALTH HAZARDS:
Target Organ Effects:
Sensitization: None expected.
Chronic: Prolonged exposure to dilute solutions may cause dermatitis.
Carcinogenicity: None of the components is listed as a carcinogen or suspected carcinogen by IARC, NTP or OSHA.
Mutagenicity: None known.
Medical Conditions aggravated by Exposure: Employees with pre-existing eye, skin and respiratory disease may be at
increased risk from exposure.
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Acute Toxicity Values: Potassium Hydroxide: Oral Rat LD50 - 273 mg/kg
Sodium Hypochlorite: Oral Mouse LD50 - 5800 mg/kg
Sodium Hydroxide: Oral Rabbit LD50 鈥? 500 mg/kg
Sodium Silicate: Oral Rat LD50 - 1960 mg/kg, Skin Rabbit LD50 - >4640 mg/kg
Medical Conditions aggravated by: Employees with pre-existing eye, skin and respiratory disease may be at increased
risk from exposure.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
This material may be harmful to aquatic organisms at high concentration.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Before disposing be sure container is completely empty and rinsed with water to prevent accidental burns. Dispose in
accordance with local, state and federal environmental regulations.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
DOT TDG MEX
Corrosive liquid, Corrosive liquid, Corrosive liquid,
Proper Shipping
Basic, Inorganic Basic, Inorganic Basic, Inorganic
Name:
n.o.s. (Sodium n.o.s. (Sodium n.o.s. (Sodium
Hydroxide, Hydroxide, Hydroxide,
Potassium Potassium Potassium
Hydroxide) Hydroxide) Hydroxide)
UN3266 UN3266 UN3266
UN Number:
Corrosive Corrosive Corrosive
Labels Required:
8, PG III 8, PG III 8, PG III
Hazard Class /
Packing Group:
Note: Containers of 5 liter or less can be shipped as a Consumer Commodity (Limited Quantity) in packages with a gross
mass of 30 kg or less in accordance with Section 1.17 of the TDG.
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Inventory Status.
TSCA: Complies
DSL: Complies
NDSL: No
U.S. Federal Regulations
SARA 313.
Section 313 of Title III of the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 (SARA). This product does not
contain any chemicals which are subject to the reporting requirements of the Act and Title 40 of the Code of Federal
Regulations, Part 372.
SARA 311/312 Hazard Categories
Acute Health Hazard yes
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Chronic Health Hazard yes
Fire Hazard No
Sudden Release of Pressure Hazard No
Reactive Hazard No
U.S. State Right-to-Know Regulations
Chemical Name Massachusetts New Jersey Pennsylvania
Sodium Hydroxide X X X
Potassium Hydroxide X X X
California Proposition 65
This product contains no chemicals requiring reporting under Proposition 65.
This product has been classified under the CPR and this MSDS discloses information elements required by the CPR.
Canadian WHMIS: Classification: Class D-2-B (Eye and Skin Irritant)
Canadian CEPA: All the components of this product are listed on the Canadian DSL
WHMIS: Class D-2-B (Eye and Skin Irritant)
16. OTHER INFORMATION
NFPA Rating: Health = 2 Fire = 0 Reactivity = 0
HMIS Rating: Health = 2 Fire = 0 Reactivity = 0
Disclaimer
The information provided on this MSDS is correct to the best of our knowledge, information and belief at the date of its
publication. The information given is designed only as a guide for safe handling, use, processing, storage, transportation,
disposal and release and is not to be considered as a warranty or quality specification. The information relates only to the
specific material designated and may not be valid for such material used in combination with any other material or in any
process, unless specified in the text.
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