Material Safety Data Sheet
pH Adjuster II
Weyerhaeuser Company Emergency Phone: (253) 924-5000
PO Box 9777 Additional Information: (253) 924-3865
Federal Way, WA 98063-9777 CHEMTREC: (800) 424-9300
http://www.weyerhaeuser.com/environment/msds/default.asp Revised Date: August 24, 2007
1. Product Identification
Product Manufacturing Location(s)
Estimate Number: 16001928 USA: Specialty Products Division, Oregon Ink Plant,
Beaverton, OR; Ohio Ink Plant, Delaware, OH
Ink Description: PH ADJUSTER II
Canada: none
Synonyms: Ixtac pH Adjuster
2. Hazardous Ingredients/Identity Information
Exposure
Name CAS# Percent Agency Limits Comments
Monoethanolamine 141-43-5 25% OSHA 3 ppm TWA Monoethanolamine
OSHA 6 ppm STEL dissolves in water to
(MEA, ethanolamine, 2- ACGIH 3 ppm TWA form a corrosive
Aminoethanol, ACGIH 6 ppm STEL solution. This product is
Ethylolamine, Beta- a corrosive hazard.
aminoethyl alcohol, Beta-
hydroxyethylamine)
3. Hazard Identification
Appearance and Odor: Clear liquid with mild ammonia odor.
Primary Health Hazards: Irritation to eyes and skin. Direct contact with the liquid can be severely
irritating to the skin and may result in redness, swelling, burns, and skin damage. CAUTION:
Prolonged eye contact may cause corneal damage, eye burns, and irreversible damage.
Primary Route(s) of Exposure:
Ingestion: Not a likely source of exposure.
Skin: Irritation and redness.
Inhalation: Harmful contamination of the air will be reached rather slowly by evaporation only.
Spraying or dispersing liquid may create hazardous levels of material. Vapors or mist may cause
severe irritation.
Eye: Strong irritant; contact with liquid, mist or vapors may cause burning, tearing, redness, and
swelling.
Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure: Skin contact may aggravate an existing
dermatitis (skin condition). Repeated or prolonged contact with skin may cause skin sensitization.
Overexposure to vapor, dust, or mist may aggravate existing respiratory conditions, such as asthma
or bronchitis. Repeated overexposure may aggravate existing liver or kidney disease.
Signs and Symptoms of Exposure:
Acute Health Hazards: Not listed.
Chronic Health Hazards: Repeated skin contact may cause a persistent irritation or dermatitis as well as
skin sensitization.
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3. Hazard Identification, (con鈥檛.)
Carcinogenicity Listing:
NTP: Not listed.
IARC Monographs: Not listed.
OSHA Regulated: Not listed.
4. Emergency and First-Aid Procedures
Ingestion: If large quantity swallowed, give two glasses of water (pint/0.5 liter) if victim completely
conscious/alert. Material is corrosive. Do not induce vomiting unless directed to do by medical
personnel. Seek medical attention if symptoms develop.
Eye Contact: Immediately flush with water to remove. Seek medical help if irritation or discomfort
persists.
Skin Contact: Immediately remove contaminated clothing. Wash skin with mild soap and water. Get
medical help if irritation or discomfort persists.
Skin Absorption: Wash with soap and water. Do not attempt to neutralize with chemical agents.
Inhalation: Remove to fresh air. Seek medical help if persistent irritation, severe coughing, or breathing
difficulty occurs.
Note to Physician: If medical assistance is necessary, have copies of this MSDS available.
5. Fire and Explosion Data
Material is considered a combustible liquid.
Flash Point (Method Used): > 220 掳F (closed cup)
LFL = 3% UFL = 23.5%
Flammable Limits:
Extinguishing Media: Foam, dry chemical, and carbon dioxide.
Autoignition Temperature: 410 掳C for 100% monoethanolamine.
Special Firefighting Procedures: Self-contained breathing apparatus in positive pressure mode and
protective clothing should be worn in chemical fires. Water may be ineffective, serving only to spread
product, but may be used to cool containers.
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards: It is recommended that containers be tightly closed and isolated
from heat, electrical equipment, and flame. A closed container could possibly explode when exposed
to extreme heat.
Health = 3 Fire = 1 Reactivity = 0 PPE = B
HMIS Rating (Scale 0-4):
Health = 3 Fire = 2 Reactivity = 0
NFPA Rating (Scale 0-4):
6. Accidental Release Measures
Steps to be Taken in Case Material is Released or Spilled: Dike and contain spill with absorbent
material such as clay or other commercially available material. Carefully neutralize spilled liquid.
Place in container for disposal. Wear safety glasses and rubber gloves to minimize exposure.
7. Handling and Storage
Precautions to be Taken in Handling and Storage: Follow standard industrial practices when handling
this product or empty containers. Avoid getting product on skin, eyes, or clothing. If contact with the
product occurs, remove affected clothing and wash with soap and water. Store in a cool, dry, well-
ventilated area away from incompatible materials. Avoid excessive hot or cold temperatures. Keep
containers tightly closed when not in use. Keep separated from strong oxidants, strong acids, and
aluminum.
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8. Exposure Control Measures, Personal Protection
Personal Protective Equipment:
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION 鈥? Under normal conditions of use, respiratory protection is not required.
If a fog or mist is produced, use NIOSH-approved respirator with organic vapor absorbing cartridges.
The respirator program must comply with OSHA and ANSI standards.
EYE PROTECTION 鈥? Chemical safety glasses recommended.
PROTECTIVE GLOVES 鈥? Chemically resistant rubber gloves are recommended.
OTHER PROTECTIVE CLOTHING OR EQUIPMENT 鈥? Eyewash station if potential for significant splash
hazard is present.
WORK/HYGIENE PRACTICES 鈥? Wash hands before eating, drinking, smoking, and at the end of the
shift.
Ventilation:
LOCAL EXHAUST 鈥? Provide local exhaust as needed so that exposure limits are met.
MECHANICAL (GENERAL) 鈥? Provide general ventilation in processing and storage areas so that
exposure limits are met.
SPECIAL 鈥? None.
OTHER 鈥? None.
9. Physical/Chemical Properties
Physical Description: Clear liquid with mild ammonia odor.
Boiling Point (@ 760 mm Hg): 200掳F-230掳F
Same as water
Evaporation Rate (Butyl acetate = 1):
Freezing Point: 32掳F
NAP
Melting Point:
NAV
Molecular Formula:
NAV
Molecular Weight:
-1.31 (estimated)
Oil-water distribution coefficient:
NAV
Odor threshold:
> 13
pH:
100%
Solubility in Water (% by weight):
NAV
Specific Gravity (H2O = 1):
Same as water
Vapor Density (air = 1; 1 atm):
Same as water
Vapor Pressure (mm Hg):
NAV
Viscosity:
% Volatile by Volume [@ 70oF (21oC)]: NAV
8.41
Density (lb/gal):
Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC鈥檚; %wt): 25% (2.11 lb./gal)
0.00%
Hazardous Air Pollutants (HAP鈥檚; %wt):
10. Stability and Reactivity
Stability: Stable
Conditions to Avoid: Heat, flame, other sources of ignition. High temperatures and freezing conditions.
Incompatibility (Materials to Avoid): Acids, strong oxidizing or reducing agents, alkali metals. Do not
store in carbon steel vessels. Product may react with halogenated organic solvents, resulting in
temperature and/or pressure increase.
Hazardous Decomposition or By-Products: Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, and oxides of nitrogen.
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur
Sensitivity to Mechanical Impact: None.
Sensitivity to Static Discharge: None.
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11. Toxicological Information
Toxicity Data: Monoethanolamine (ethanolamine) vapor is a skin, eye, and respiratory irritant, with the
potential to cause necrotic injuries.
Components: Monoethanolamine (neat solution) 鈥? Oral LD50 Rat = 2100 mg/kg, moderately toxic.
Monoethanolamine (neat solution) 鈥? Dermal LD50 > 1500 mg/kg Rabbit slightly toxic.
Monoethanolamine (neat solution) 鈥? Inhalation lethal concentration Mouse > 2420 mg/M3 /2 hour.
Target Organs: Skin 鈥? dermatitis and corrosive characteristics. Preexisting lung disorders may be
aggravated by exposure to this material.
12. Ecological Information
Environmental Fate: This product is expected to be mobile in soil and not expected to adsorb to
suspended solids or sediments in water. This product undergoes moderate biodegradation and is not
expected to be persistent in the environment. This product is not expected to bioaccumulate.
Environmental Toxicity: While the product in the purchased form is considered to have low
environmental toxic properties, the product does contain monoethanolamine (ethanolamine) listed as
medium aquatic toxicity by US-EPA document 744-R-02-002, April 2002, 鈥淎n Evaluation of
Flexographic Inks on Wide-Web Film.鈥? Monoethanolamine - LC50-96 hr aquatic toxicity rating is =/>
100.00 鈥? 1000.00 ppm, practically non-toxic.
13. Disposal Considerations
Waste Disposal Method: Check with your local sewer authority before disposing to sewer. This
material may be considered a RCRA hazardous waste due to its corrosive property. In liquid form,
this product may be determined to be a 鈥渟pecial鈥? waste. Dispose of material in accordance with local,
state, and federal regulations.
14. Transport Information
Mode: (Air, Land, water)
Corrosive Liquid, n.o.s., (Contains Ethanolamine)
Proper Shipping Name:
8
Hazard Class:
UN 2491
UN/NA ID Number:
III
Packing Group:
465 lbs
Information Reported for Product/Size:
15. Regulatory Information
TSCA: All ingredients of this product are listed.
CERCLA: Product ingredients are not subject to reporting requirements of CERCLA.
DSL: Product ingredients are listed.
STATE RIGHT-TO-KNOW: This product is known to contain substances subject to the disclosure
requirements of:
California: Prop 65 - This product does not contain a substance known to the state to cause
[cancer/reproductive toxicity).
Minnesota: Hazardous Substance List 鈥? NAP.
New Jersey: This product contains ethanolamine, a substance identified on the environmental hazardous
substance list of New Jersey.
Pennsylvania: This product contains 2-amino-ethanol (ethanolamine) a substance identified on the
environmental hazardous substance list of Pennsylvania.
Massachusetts: This product contains ethanolamine, a substance identified on the environmental
hazardous substance list of Massachusetts.
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15. Regulatory Information, (cont鈥檇.)
SARA 313 Information: This product does not contain any chemical components with known CAS
numbers that exceed the De Minimis reporting levels established by SARA Title III, section 313 and
40-CFR 372.
SARA 311/312 Hazard Category: This product has been reviewed according to the EPA 鈥淗azard
Categories鈥? promulgated under SARA Title III Sections 311 and 312 and is considered, under
applicable definitions, to meet the following categories:
An immediate (acute) health hazard Yes
A delayed (chronic) health hazard No
A fire hazard No
A reactivity hazard No
A sudden release hazard No
FDA: This corrosive material is not intended for human consumption.
WHMIS Classification: Class E Corrosive. B3- Combustible liquid.
16. Additional Information
Date Prepared: 06/18/2004
Date Revised: 08/24/2007
Prepared By: Weyerhaeuser Company Corporate Environment, Health & Safety
Weyerhaeuser MSDS available on: http://www.weyerhaeuser.com/environment/msds/default.asp
User鈥檚 Responsibility: The information contained in this Material Safety Data Sheet is based on the
experience of occupational health and safety professionals and comes from sources believed to be
accurate or otherwise technically correct. It is the user鈥檚 responsibility to determine if the product is
suitable for its proposed application(s) and to follow necessary safety precautions. The user has the
responsibility to make sure that this MSDS is the most up-to-date issue.
Definition of Common Terms:
ACGIH = American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists
C = Ceiling Limit
CAS# = Chemical Abstracts System Number
DOT = U. S. Department of Transportation
DSL = Domestic Substance List
EC50 = Effective concentration that inhibits the endpoint to 50% of control population
EPA = U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
IARC = International Agency for Research on Cancer
IATA = International Air Transport Association
IMDG = International Maritime Dangerous Goods
LC50 = Concentration in air resulting in death to 50% of experimental animals
LCLo = Lowest concentration in air resulting in death
LD50 = Administered dose resulting in death to 50% of experimental animals
LDLo = Lowest dose resulting in death
LEL = Lower Explosive Limit
LFL = Lower Flammable Limit
MSHA = Mine Safety and Health Administration
NAP = Not Applicable
NAV = Not Available
NIOSH = National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
NPRI = Canadian National Pollution Release Inventory
NTP = National Toxicology Program
OSHA = Occupational Safety and Health Administration
PEL = Permissible Exposure Limit
RCRA = Resource Conservation and Recovery Act
STEL = Short-Term Exposure Limit (15 minutes)
STP = Standard Temperature and Pressure
TCLo = Lowest concentration in air resulting in a toxic effect
Table continued on next page
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16. Additional Information, (cont鈥檇.)
TDG = Canadian Transportation of Dangerous Goods
TDLo = Lowest dose resulting in a toxic effect
TLV = Threshold Limit Value
TSCA = Toxic Substance Control Act
TWA = Time-Weighted Average (8 hours)
UFL = Upper Flammable Limit
WHMIS = Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System
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