Material Safety Data Sheet # 310
Hercules Chemical Company Inc.
111 South Street
Passaic NJ 07055-7398
Information Telephone: 1-800 221-9330
Internet: www.herchem.com
NFPA HMIS PPE Transport Symbol
Issuing Date 21-Aug-2006 Revision Date NOT AUTHORIZED Revision Number NOT AUTHORIZED
1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Product Name Hercules Boiler Heating System Cleaner with Silicone
Recommended Use Boiler Cleaner
Supplier Address
Hercules Chemical Company, Inc.
111 South St.
Passaic, NJ 07055
TEL: 973-778-5000
Company Emergency Phone Number 1-800-221-9330
Emergency Telephone Number Chemtrec 1-800-424-9300
2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Emergency Overview
The product contains no substances which at their given concentration, are considered to be hazardous to health
Appearance Yellow Physical State Liquid Odor Slight Amine
Potential Health Effects
Principle Routes of Exposure Skin contact, Eye contact.
Acute Toxicity
Eyes Contact with eyes may cause irritation.
Skin Substance may cause slight skin irritation.
Inhalation No known effect.
Ingestion No known effect.
Chronic Effects No known effect.
Aggravated Medical Conditions None known
Environmental Hazard See Section 12 for additional Ecological information
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3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
The product contains no substances which at their given concentration, are considered to be hazardous to health
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Eye Contact Rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under the eyelids, for at least 15 minutes. If eye
irritation persists, consult a specialist.
Skin Contact Wash off with warm water and soap. If skin irritation persists, call a physician.
Inhalation Move to fresh air
Ingestion Clean mouth with water and afterwards drink plenty of water
Notes to Physician Treat symptomatically
5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
Flammable Properties Not flammable
Flash Point No data available
Suitable Extinguishing Media Use extinguishing measures that are appropriate to local
circumstances and the surrounding environment.
Explosion Data
Sensitivity to mechanical impact Not sensitive
Sensitivity to static discharge Not sensitive
Protective Equipment and Precautions for Firefighters
As in any fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent) and full protective
gear
NFPA Health Hazard 0 Flammability 0 Stability 0 Physical and Chemical
Hazards -
HMIS Health Hazard 0 Flammability 0 Stability 0 Personal Precautions A
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal Precautions Avoid contact with the skin and the eyes.
Methods for Containment Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so
Methods for Clean-up Cover liquid spill with sand, earth or other noncombustible absorbent material. Take up
mechanically and collect in suitable container for disposal. After cleaning, flush away traces
with water.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice
Storage Keep containers tightly closed in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place
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8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
Exposure Guidelines This product does not contain any hazardous materials with occupational exposure limits
established by the region specific regulatory bodies.
Engineering Controls Showers
Eyewash stations
Ventilation systems
Personal Protective Equipment
Eye/face Protection Safety glasses with side-shields.
Skin and body protection No special protective equipment required
Respiratory Protection If exposure limits are exceeded or irritation is experienced, NIOSH/MSHA approved respiratory
protection should be worn.
Hygiene Measures Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance Odor
Yellow Slight
Amine
Physical State pH
Liquid 12.34
Autoignition Temperature Boiling Point/Range
Not applicable 100掳C / 212掳F
Melting Point/Range No data available
Flammability Limits in Air No data available
Specific Gravity Water Solubility
1.12 Soluble in water
Solubility VOC Content
No data available 0.12%
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Chemical Stability Stable under recommended storage conditions.
Conditions to Avoid Exposure to air or moisture over prolonged periods.
Incompatible Products Incompatible with oxidizing agents. Acids. Incompatible with
strong acids and bases.
Hazardous Decomposition Products Thermal decomposition can lead to release of irritating gases and
vapors.
Hazardous Polymerization Hazardous polymerization does not occur.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Acute Toxicity
Product does not present an acute toxicity hazard based on known or supplied information
Product Information
Subchronic Toxicity
Chronic Toxicity
Chronic Toxicity No known effect.
Carcinogenicity There are no known carcinogenic chemicals in this product.
Mutagenicity
Reproductive Toxicity This product does not contain any known or suspected reproductive hazards.
Target Organ Effects None known
Endocrine Disruptor Information This product does not contain any known or suspected endocrine disruptors.
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12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Ecotoxicity
Contains no substances known to be hazardous to the environment or that are not degradable in waste water treatment plants.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Waste Disposal Method This material, as supplied, is not a hazardous waste according to state and Federal regulations
(40 CFR 261).
Contaminated Packaging Dispose of in accordance with local regulations.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
DOT Not regulated
TDG Not regulated
MEX Not regulated
ICAO Not regulated
IATA Not regulated
IMDG/IMO Not regulated
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15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
International Inventories
TSCA Complies
DSL/NDSL Complies
EINECS/ELINCS Does not Comply
ENCS Does not Comply
CHINA Complies
KECL Does not Comply
PICCS Complies
AICS 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
Clean Water Act
This product contains the following substances which are regulated pollutants pursuant to the Clean Water Act (40 CFR 122.21 and 40
CFR 122.42)
CERCLA
This material, as supplied, contains one or more substances regulated as a hazardous substance under the Comprehensive
Environmental Response Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA) (40 CFR 302)
U.S. State Regulations
California Proposition 65
This product contains the following Proposition 65 chemicals:
Chemical Name CAS-No California Prop. 65
Butanamide, 2,2`-[(3,3`-dichloro[1,1`-biphenyl]-4,4`-diyl 5468-75-7 Carcinogen
U.S. State Right-to-Know Regulations
Chemical Name Massachusetts New Jersey Pennsylvania Illinois Rhode Island
Cyclohexylamine X X X X
International Regulations
Mexico - Grade Minimum risk, Grade 0
Chemical Name Carcinogen Status Exposure Limits
Cyclohexylamine TWA: 40 mg/m鲁
TWA: 10 ppm
Canada
This product has been classified in accordance with the hazard criteria of the Controlled Products Regulations (CPR) and the
MSDS contains all the information required by the CPR.
WHMIS Hazard Class
Non-controlled
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16. OTHER INFORMATION
Issuing Date 21-Aug-2006
Revision Date NOT AUTHORIZED
Revision Note No information available
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.
End of MSDS
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