Material Safety Data Sheet # 311
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
Preparation Date 07-Jul-2006 Revision Date 30-Mar-2007 Revision Number NOT AUTHORIZED
1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Product Name Hercules Boiler Liquid
Recommended Use Leak stop
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 Red brown Physical State Liquid Odor Pleasant
Potential Health Effects
Principle Routes of Exposure Skin contact, Eye contact.
Acute Effects
Eyes Contact with eyes may cause irritation.
Skin Substance may cause slight skin irritation.
Inhalation Not an expected route of exposure.
Ingestion No known effect based on information supplied
Chronic Effects No known effect based on information supplied
Aggravated Medical Conditions None known
Potential Environmental Effects 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 thoroughly with plenty of water, also under the eyelids. If eye irritation persists, consult a
specialist.
Skin Contact Wash off with warm water and soap. If skin irritation persists, call a physician.
Inhalation Not applicable.
Ingestion Clean mouth with water. Do not induce vomiting. Get medical attention.
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 0 Flammability 0 Instability 0 Physical Hazard -
HMIS Health 0 Flammability 0 Instability 0
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. Keep from freezing.
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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 Avoid contact with eyes.
Skin Protection No special protective equipment required
Respiratory Protection None required under normal usage.
General Hygiene Considerations
Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance Odor
Red brown Pleasant
Physical State pH
Liquid 8.17
Autoignition Temperature Boiling Point/Range
Not applicable 100掳C / 212掳F
Melting Point/Range 32掳F
Flammability Limits in Air No data available
Specific Gravity Water Solubility
1.03 Soluble in water
Solubility VOC Content
No data available Not applicable
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Chemical Stability Stable under recommended storage conditions.
Conditions to Avoid None known based on information supplied.
Incompatible Materials None known based on information supplied.
Hazardous Decomposition Products Carbon monoxide, Carbon dioxide (CO2).
Hazardous Polymerization Hazardous polymerization does not occur.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Acute Toxicity
Product Information Product does not present an acute toxicity hazard based on known or supplied information
Chronic Toxicity
Carcinogenicity There are no known carcinogenic chemicals in this product.
Reproductive Effects 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 Federal regulations (40 CFR
261). This material could become a hazardous waste if it is mixed with or otherwise comes in
contact with a hazardous waste, if chemical additions are made to this material, or if the
material is processed or otherwise altered. Consult 40 CFR 261 to determine whether the
altered material is a hazardous waste. Consult the appropriate state, regional, or local
regulations for additional requirements.
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 Does not Comply
KECL Does not Comply
PICCS Does not Comply
AICS Does not Comply
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 does not contain any substances regulated as pollutants pursuant to the Clean Water Act (40 CFR 122.21 and 40 CFR
122.42).
CERCLA
This material, as supplied, does not contain any substances regulated as hazardous substances under the Comprehensive
Environmental Response Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA) (40 CFR 302) or the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization
Act (SARA) (40 CFR 355). There may be specific reporting requirements at the local, regional, or state level pertaining to releases of
this material
U.S. State Regulations
California Proposition 65
This product does not contain any Proposition 65 chemicals.
U.S. State Right-to-Know Regulations
Chemical Name Massachusetts New Jersey Pennsylvania Illinois Rhode Island
Sodium hydroxide X X X X
International Regulations
Mexico - Grade Minimum risk, Grade 0
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
Preparation Date 07-Jul-2006
Revision Date NOT AUTHORIZED
Revision Summary 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.
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