Material Safety Data Sheet # 317
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 26-Jul-2006 Revision Date Revision Number 0
1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Product Name Hercules Flip Stick
UN-No UN3077
Recommended Use Creosote remover
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
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2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
CAUTION!
Emergency Overview
May cause skin, eye, and respiratory tract irritation.
Appearance Blue green Physical State Crystalline Powder Odor Odorless
Potential Health Effects
Principle Routes of Exposure Ingestion, Skin contact.
Acute Toxicity
Eyes May cause irritation.
Skin May cause irritation.
Inhalation May cause irritation.
Ingestion May cause irritation.
Chronic Effects No known effect.
Aggravated Medical Conditions Preexisting eye disorders. Skin disorders.
Environmental Hazard See Section 12 for additional Ecological information
3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Chemical Name CAS-No Weight %
Cupric chloride 7447-39-4 5-10
Cellulose 9004-34-6 5-10
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Eye Contact Rinse thoroughly with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes and consult a physician.
Skin Contact Wash skin with soap and water.
Inhalation Move to fresh air.
Ingestion Clean mouth with water and afterwards drink plenty of water.
Notes to Physician Treat symptomatically.
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5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
Flammable Properties Not flammable
Flash Point No data available
Suitable Extinguishing Media Dry chemical, CO2, water spray or regular foam. Move containers
from fire area if you can do it without risk. Dike fire-control water for
later disposal.
Unsuitable Extinguishing Media Do not scatter spilled material with high pressure water streams.
Explosion Data
Sensitivity to mechanical impact Not sensitive
Sensitivity to static discharge Not sensitive
Specific Hazards Arising from the Chemical
Some may burn but none ignite readily. Those substances designated with a "P" may polymerize explosively when heated or involved
in a fire. Some may be transported hot.
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 1 Flammability 0 Stability 0 Physical and Chemical
Hazards -
HMIS Health Hazard 1 Flammability 0 Stability 0 Personal Precautions B
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal Precautions Do not touch or walk through spilled material. Stop leak if you can do it without risk.
Methods for Containment Prevent dust cloud.
Methods for Cleaning Up With clean shovel place material into clean, dry container and cover loosely; move containers
from spill area.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Avoid dust formation.
Storage Keep containers tightly closed in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place.
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8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
Exposure Guidelines
Chemical Name ACGIH TLV OSHA PEL NIOSH IDLH
3 3
Cupric chloride TWA: 0.1 mg/m 100 mg/m dust, fume and mist
3 3
Cellulose TWA: 10 mg/m TWA: 15 mg/m
NIOSH IDLH: Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health
Engineering Measures Showers
Eyewash stations
Ventilation systems
Personal Protective Equipment
Eye/face Protection Safety glasses with side-shields.
Skin and body protection Protective gloves.
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
Blue green Odorless
Physical State pH
Crystalline Powder No information available
Autoignition Temperature Boiling Point/Range
Not applicable No data available
Melting Point/Range No data available
Flammability Limits in Air No data available
Specific Gravity Water Solubility
0.95-1.0 Partly soluble
Solubility VOC Content
No data available Not applicable
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stability Stable under recommended storage conditions.
Conditions to Avoid Avoid dust formation.
Incompatible Products None known.
Hazardous Decomposition Products None known.
Hazardous Polymerization Hazardous polymerization does not occur.
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11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Acute Toxicity
Product Information Product does not present an acute toxicity hazard based on known or supplied information
Chemical Name LD50 Oral LD50 Dermal LC50 Inhalation
Cupric chloride 584 mg/kg ( Rat )
3
Cellulose 5 g/kg ( Rat ) 2 g/kg ( Rabbit ) 5800 mg/m ( Rat ) 4 h
Subchronic Toxicity (28 days)
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 Eyes, Respiratory system, Skin.
Endocrine Disruptor Information This product does not contain any known or suspected endocrine disruptors.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
This product contains a chemical which is listed as a severe marine pollutant according to DOT
Ecotoxicity
Ecotoxicity effects.
Chemical Name Toxicity to Algae Toxicity to Fish Microtox Daphnia Magna (Water Flea)
Cupric chloride EC50 = 10 碌g/L 96 h
EC50 = 200 碌g/L 96 h
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
This product contains one or more substances that are listed with the State of California as a hazardous waste.
Chemical Name California Hazardous Waste Status
Cupric chloride Toxic
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14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
DOT
Proper Shipping Name Environmentally hazardous substances, solid, n.o.s.
Hazard Class 9
UN-No UN3077
Packing Group III
Reportable Quantity (RQ) Cupric chloride, RQ kg = 75.66666
Marine Pollutant This product contains a chemical which is listed as a severe marine pollutant according to
DOT.
Description Environmentally hazardous substances, solid, n.o.s.(Cupric chloride),9,UN3077,PG III, Marine
Pollutant, RQ
TDG
Proper Shipping Name Environmentally hazardous substance, solid, n.o.s.
Hazard Class 9
UN-No UN3077
Packing Group III
Description ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, SOLID, N.O.S.(Cupric
chloride),9,UN3077,PG III
MEX
Proper Shipping Name Environmentally hazardous substance, solid, n.o.s.
Hazard Class 9
UN-No UN3077
Packing Group III
Description UN3077 Environmentally hazardous substance, solid, n.o.s.(Cupric chloride),9,III
ICAO Not regulated
IATA Not regulated
IMDG/IMO Not regulated
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15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
International Inventories
TSCA Complies
DSL Complies
U.S. Federal Regulations
SARA 313
Section 313 of Title III of the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 (SARA). This product contains a chemical or
chemicals which are subject to the reporting requirements of the Act and Title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 372:
Chemical Name CAS-No Weight % SARA 313 - Threshold
Values
Cupric chloride 7447-39-4 5-10 1.0
SARA 311/312 Hazard Categories
Acute Health Hazard Yes
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)
Chemical Name CWA - Reportable CWA - Toxic Pollutants CWA - Priority Pollutants CWA - Hazardous
Quantities Substances
Cupric chloride 10 lb X X X
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)
Chemical Name Hazardous Substances RQs Extremely Hazardous Substances RQs
Cupric chloride 10 lb
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
Cupric chloride X X X X X
Cellulose X X X
International Regulations
Mexico - Grade Slight risk, Grade 1
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 26-Jul-2006
Revision Date
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.
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