Material Safety Data Sheet # 304
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: Hercules for Hands
Intended Use: Cleaning hands.
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
Appearance and Odor: Towelettes saturated with a clear, colorless, pleasant scented liquid.
Emergency Overview
May cause mild eye irritation.
This product is intended for use on the skin and no irritation is expected.
Not intended for ingestion, however, no significant toxicity is expected.
Primary route of Exposure: Inhalation, skin
Ingestion: Swallowing may cause nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.
Inhalation: Inhalation of vapors may cause irritation of the nose, throat and upper respiratory tract. High concentrations
may cause blurry vision.
Eye: May cause mild irritation or discomfort. Not an eye irritant in animal tests.
Skin: No significant irritation is expected. Not a skin irritant in animal tests.
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3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Component CAS No. Amount
Dibasic esters 119-40-0, 627-93-0, 106-65-0 7-13%
Propylene glycol 57-55-6 1-5%
d-Limonene 5989-27-5 1-5%
Non-Hazardous Ingredients Mixture 80-90%
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Eye: Flush victim's eyes with large quantities of water, holding the eyelids apart. Get medical attention if irritation
persists.
Skin: No first aid is required. If irritation develops after use, discontinue use and consult a physician.
Ingestion: Do not induce vomiting. Get immediate medical attention.
Inhalation: No adverse effects are expected, however, if irritation or other symptoms develop, remove to fresh air. Seek
medical attention if symptoms persist.
Other: Not applicable
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Flash Point: 235掳F (113掳C)
Autoignition Temperature: Not determined
Flammable Limits: LEL 0.7% UEL 8.0%
Extinguishing Media: Use water fog or spray, carbon dioxide, dry chemical or foam.
Unusual Fire or Explosion Hazards: Not classified as flammable or combustible but will burn under fire conditions.
Special Fire-Fighting Instructions: Firefighters should wear positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus and full
protective clothing.
Hazardous Combustion Products: Burning may produce carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide and unidentified
hydrocarbons.
Explosion Data: (sensitivity to mechanical impact or static discharge): None known.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Pick up for re-use or disposal. Flush spill area with water. Report releases as required by local, provincial and Federal
authorities.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling: Avoid contact with the eyes. Keep containers closed when not in use.
Storage: Store in a cool, dry area. Keep from freezing.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Exposure Guidelines:
Dibasic esters 1.5 ppm TWA (manufacturer recommended)
Propylene glycol 50 ppm AIHA WEEL
d-Limonene 30 ppm AIHA WEEL
Non-Hazardous Ingredients None Established
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Silica, amorphous, fumed 2 mg/m3 ACGIH TLV
Engineering Controls: None required for normal use.
Respiratory Protection: None normally needed.
Skin Protection: None required. This product is intended for use on the skin.
Eye Protection: None normally needed. Safety glasses recommended where splashing is possible
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance and Odor: Towelettes saturated with a clear, colorless, pleasant scented liquid.
Physical State: Solid saturated with liquid Boiling Point: 100-230掳C
Vapor Density: Not determined Vapor Pressure: 01 mm Hg @ 20掳C
Solubility In Water: 100% Evaporation Rate: 0.01(Buac=1)
Specific Gravity: 1.01 pH: Not Determined
Melting Point: Not Determined Octanol/Water Coefficient: Not Determined
VOC Content: Not Determined Viscosity: Not Determined
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stability: Stable under normal storage and handling conditions.
Incompatibility: Strong oxidizing agents, acids and bases.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Burning may produce carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide and unidentified
hydrocarbons.
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
HEALTH HAZARDS:
Target Organ Effects:
Sensitization: Not a skin sensitizer in animal tests.
Chronic: None known.
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: None known.
Acute Toxicity Values: Product: Oral Rat LD50 >5,000 mg/kg; Inhalation Rat LC50 >2.1 mg/L.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
No data available for product.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Dispose in accordance with local, state and federal environmental regulations.
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14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
DOT TDG MEX
Not regulated for Not regulated for Not regulated for
Proper Shipping
transport transport transport
Name:
None None None
UN Number:
None None None
Labels Required:
None None None
Hazard Class /
Packing Group:
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Inventory Status.
TSCA: Complies
DSL/NDSL: Complies
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 No
Chronic Health Hazard No
Fire Hazard No
Sudden Release of Pressure Hazard No
Reactive Hazard No
California Proposition 65
This product contains no chemicals requiring reporting under Proposition 65.
This product has been classified in accordance with the hazard criteria of the Controlled Products regulations
(CPR) and the MSDS contain all the information required by the CPR. This product complies with TSCA and
WHMIS: Cosmetics are not subject to the Hazardous Products Act (WHMIS).
16. OTHER INFORMATION
NFPA Rating: Health = 0 Fire = 1 Reactivity = 0
HMIS Rating: Health = 0 Fire = 1 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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