Material Safety Data Sheet # 322
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 27-Jul-2006 Revision Date Revision Number 0
1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Product Name Hercules Megabubble Leak Detector
Recommended Use Leak detector
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 Blue Physical State Liquid Odor Odorless
Potential Health Effects
Principle Routes of Exposure Skin contact, Eye contact.
Acute Effects
Eyes May cause irritation.
Skin No known effect.
Inhalation No known effect.
Ingestion No known effect.
Chronic Effects No known effect.
Aggravated Medical Conditions Skin disorders. Preexisting eye disorders.
Potential Environmental Effects See Section 12 for additional Ecological information
3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Chemical Name CAS-No Weight %
Propylene Glycol 57-55-6 30-60
Glycerol 56-81-5 10-30
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4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Eye Contact Rinse thoroughly with plenty of water, also under the eyelids.
Skin Contact Wash off with warm water and soap.
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 0 Flammability 0 Instability 0 Physical Hazard -
HMIS Health 0 Flammability 0 Instability 0 Personal Protection -
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal Precautions Ensure adequate ventilation
Methods for Containment Dike to collect large liquid spills. 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. Sweep up and
shovel into suitable containers for disposal. Clean contaminated surface thoroughly. 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
Chemical Name ACGIH TLV OSHA PEL NIOSH IDLH
3 3
Glycerol TWA: 10 mg/m TWA: 10 mg/m
NIOSH IDLH: Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health
Engineering Controls Showers
Eyewash stations
Ventilation systems
Personal Protective Equipment
Eye/face Protection If splashes are likely to occur, wear Goggles.
Skin Protection No special protective equipment required
Respiratory Protection No special protective equipment required.
General Hygiene Considerations Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance Odor
Blue Odorless
Physical State pH
Liquid 7
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 Soluble in water
Solubility VOC Content
No data available 42.19%
Viscosity 130 cps
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Chemical Stability Stable under recommended storage conditions.
Conditions to Avoid None known based on information supplied.
Incompatible Materials Strong oxidizing agents.
Hazardous Decomposition Products None known based on information supplied
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
Chemical Name LD50 Oral LD50 Dermal LC50 Inhalation
Propylene Glycol 20000 mg/kg ( Rat ) 20800 mg/kg ( Rabbit )
3
Glycerol 12600 mg/kg ( Rat ) 10 g/kg ( Rabbit ) 570 mg/m ( Rat ) 1 h
Chronic Toxicity
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Chronic Toxicity No known effect.
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.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Ecotoxicity
Ecotoxicity effects.
Chemical Name Freshwater Algae Freshwater Fish Microtox Water Flea
Propylene Glycol EC50 = 19000 mg/L 96 h EC50 = 710 mg/L 30 min EC50 > 10000 mg/L 48 h
Glycerol EC50 > 500 mg/L 24 h
Chemical Name log Pow
Glycerol -1.76
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 Complies
ENCS Does not Comply
CHINA Complies
KECL Complies
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 does not contain any substances regulated as pollutants pursuant to the Clean Water Act (40 CFR 122.21 and 40 CFR
122.42).
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
Propylene Glycol X X
Glycerol X X X
International Regulations
Mexico - Grade Minimum risk, Grade 0
Chemical Name Carcinogen Status Exposure Limits
3
Glycerol TWA: 10 mg/m
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 27-Jul-2006
Revision Date
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.
End of MSDS
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