MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET AL-CHEK
DATE OF ISSUE: 05/09/2000
SUPERCEDES: 05/01/2000
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SECTION I - GENERAL INFORMATION
Chemical Name & Synonyms: Trade Name & Synonyms:
N/A AL-CHEK
Chemical Family: Formula Mixture:
QUATERNARY AMMONIUM SOLUTION X
Manufacturer's Name:
CHEMSEARCH DIV. OF ADVANTAGE SYSTEMS
Address:
BOX 152170
IRVING, TX 75015
Prepared By: R STOLLEY/CHEMIST
Product Code Number: 0306
Emergency Phone Number: 800-424-9300
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SECTION II - HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS
THE HAZARDS PRESENTED BELOW ARE THOSE OF THE INDIVIDUAL COMPONENTS:
Chemical Name (Ingredients): N,N-DIDECYL-N,N- DIMETHYLAMMONIUM CHLORIDE
Hazard: CORROSIVE
TLV: NOT EST.
PEL: NOT EST.
STEL: NOT EST.
CAS#: 7173-51-5
Chemical Name (Ingredients): ETHYL ALCOHOL
Hazard: IRRITANT
TLV: 1000PPM 1.
PEL: 1000PPM 2
STEL: NOT EST.
CAS#: 64-17-5
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SECTION IIa - NON-HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS
(NON-HAZARDOUS INGREDIENT NAMES AND CAS NUMBERS ARE PROTECTED UNDER NJ TRADE)
Secret Registry #: 409363-6005P
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SECTION III - PHYSICAL DATA
Boiling Point (f): 212
Specific Gravity (H20=1): 1.01
Vapor Pressure (MM HG): 18
Color: COLORLESS
Vapor Density (Air=1): 0.6
Odor: ODORLESS
PH @ 100%: 6.0-8.5
Clarity: TRANSPARENT
Volatile by Volume: 99
Evaporation Rate (BU A/C=1): <1
H20 Solubility: COMPLETE
Viscosity: NON-VISCOUS
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SECTION IV - FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD
Flash Point: >200 F. / SETAFLASH
Flammable Limits: ETHYL ALCOHOL LEL: 3.3% UEL: 19%
Extinguishing Media:
Foam: X Alcohol Foam: X CO2: X
Dry Chemical: X Water Spray: X Other:
Special Fire Fighting Procedures:
FIREFIGHTERS SHOULD WEAR A SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS AND FULL PROTECTIVE
GEAR. EXTINGUISHING MEDIA SHOULD BE CHOSEN BASED ON THE NATURE OF THE SURROUNDING FIRE.
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards:
USE WATER SPRAY TO COOL FIRE EXPOSED CONTAINERS TO PREVENT BURSTING.
Aerosol Level (NFPA 30B): N/A
NFPA Hazard Rating:
(0=Insignificant 1=Slight 2=Moderate 3=High 4=Extreme)
Health: 2 Flamability: 1 Reactivity: 0 Special:
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SECTION V - HEALTH HAZARD DATA
Threshold Limit Value:
1000 PPM FOR ETHYL ALCOHOL 1.
Effects of Overexposure:
-Acute(Short Term Exposure)
EYE CONTACT: CAUSES SEVERE IRRITATION SEEN AS TEARING, REDNESS, AND A BURNING SENSATION.
MAY CAUSE BURNS AND POSSIBLE BLINDNESS. SKIN CONTACT: CAUSES SEVERE IRRITATION SEEN AS
REDNESS, ITCHING AND A BURNING SENSATION. MAY CAUSE BURNS AND POSSIBLE IRREVERSIBLE
DAMAGE. INGESTION: MAY BE FATAL. CAN CAUSE IMMEDIATE BURNING PAIN IN THE MOUTH, THROAT
AND ABDOMEN, SEVERE SWELLING OF THE LARYNX, SKELETAL MUSCLE PARAL- YSIS AFFECTING THE
ABILITY TO BREATHE, CIRCULATORY SHOCK, AND/OR CONVULSIONS. INHALATION: VAPORS AND MISTS
MAY CAUSE IRRITATION OF THE MUCOUS MEMBRANES. PROLONGED INHALATION CAN CAUSE DROWSINESS,
WEARINESS AND THE INABILITY TO CONCENTRATE.
-Chronic (Long Term Exposure)
NO HUMAN CHRONIC DATA AVAILABLE. TARGET ORGANS: NONE KNOWN. THERE IS NO PRIMARY ROUTE OF
ENTRY INTO THE BODY. THE PRIMARY ROUTES OF EXPOSURE ARE SKIN AND EYE CONTACT. MEDICAL
CONDITIONS AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE: NONE KNOWN.
Primary Routes of Entry: Inhalation: Ingestion: Absorption:
Emergency and First Aid Procedures:
-Inhalation:
REMOVE FROM THE AREA TO FRESH AIR. IF NOT BREATHING, CLEAR THE AIRWAY AND START MOUTH TO
MOUTH ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION. GET IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION.
-Eye Contact:
IMMEDIATELY RINSE THE EYES WITH WATER. REMOVE ANY CONTACT LENSES AND CONTINUE FLUSHING
FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. HOLD THE EYELIDS APART TO ENSURE RINSING OF THE ENTIRE SURFACE
OF THE EYES AND LIDS WITH WATER. GET IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION.
-Skin Contact:
WASH AFFECTED AREAS WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF SOAP AND WATER FOR 15 MINUTES. REMOVE
CONTAMINATED CLOTHING AND SHOES. GET IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION. WASH CLOTHING AND CLEAN
SHOES BEFORE REUSE.
-Ingestion:
CALL A PHYSICIAN OR POISON CONTROL CENTER IMMEDIATELY. IF POSSIBLE, VOMITING SHOULD BE
INDUCED UNDER MEDICAL SUPERVISION. DRINK ONE OR TWO GLASSES OF WATER AND INDUCE VOMITING
BY TOUCHING THE BACK OF THE THROAT WITH A FINGER. DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING OR GIVE
ANYTHING BY MOUTH TO AN UNCONSCIOUS OR CONVULSING PERSON.
-Notes to Physician:
PROBABLE MUCOSAL DAMAGE MAY CONTRAINDICATE THE USE OF GASTRIC LAVAGE. MEA- SURES AGAINST
CIRCULATORY SHOCK, OXYGEN AND MEASURES TO SUPPORT BREATHING MANUALLY OR MECHANICALLY MAY
BE NEEDED. IF PERSISTENT, CONVULSIONS MAY BE CONTROLLED BY THE CAUTIOUS INTRAVENOUS
INJECTION OF A SHORT-ACTING BARBITURATE DRUG.
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SECTION VI - TOXICITY INFORMATION
Product Contains Chemicals Listed as Carcinogen or Potential
Carcinogen By:
IARC: Yes NTP: No OSHA: No ACGIH: No
OTHER: No
DATA ON MIXTURE
ORL-RAT LD50(80% ACTIVE): 450 MG/KG 3.
ORL-RAT-MALES LD50(80% ACTIVE): 412 MG/KG 3.
ORL-RAT FEMALES LD50(80% ACTIVE): 292 MG/KG 3.
SKN-RBT LD50(80% ACTIVE): 4300 MG/KG 3.
SKN-RBT PRIMARY IRRITATION SCORE: 6.5 SEVERE IRRITANT 3.
EYE-RBT PRIMARY IRRITATION SCORE: 110 SEVERE IRRITANT 3.
SENSITIZATION: GPG(0.2% SOLUTION): NON-SENSITIZING 3.
MUTAGENICITY: SALMONELLA TYPHIMURIUM(50% ACTIVE): NON-MUTAGENIC 3.
RAT AMES, CHO/HGPRT, CHO, DNA SYNTHESIS 600 MG/KG: NO EVIDENCE OF CHROMO-
SOMAL DAMAGE IN BONE MARROW. 3.
REPRODUCTIVE EFFECTS: RAT 10-50 MG/KG FEMALE ON DAYS 6 TO 15 GESTATION
(50% ACTIVE): NON-TERATOGENIC 3.
SUBCHRONIC TOXICITY: SKN-RBT 90D: NO SYSTEMIC TOXICITY
ORL-DOG 1Y: NO TARGET ORGAN EFFECTS
ETHANOL HAS BEEN FOUND BY IARC TO BE CARCINOGENIC TO THE LIVER AFTER
PROLONGED INGESTION OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES. ALSO CHRONIC INGESTION BY
PREGNANT WOMEN ADVERSELY AFFECTS THE CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM OF THE FETUS
CAUSING BIRTH DEFECTS. THE USE OF THE PRODUCT FOR WHICH IS INTENDED DOES
NOT POSE THIS HAZARD. 4.
ORL-MUS TDLo: 5800 MG/KG FEMALE 7 DAYS AFTER CONCEPTION: CENTRAL NERVOUS
SYSTEM ABNORMALITIES 5.
VOC CONTENT: 0.08 LBS/GAL (10.1 G/L)
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SECTION VII - REACTIVITY DATA
Stability: Stable: X Unstable:
Contitions to Avoid: NONE KNOWN.
Incompatibility (Materials to Avoid):
STRONG OXIDIZERS LIKE CHLORINE BLEACH AND CONCENTRATED HYDROGEN PEROXIDE AND
STRONG REDUCING AGENTS SUCH AS HYDRIDES.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
HYDROGEN CHLORIDE, OXIDES OF CARBON AND NITROGEN, TOXIC FUMES AND VAPORS OF
AMINES AND OTHER ORGANICS.
Hazardous Polymerization:
May Occur: Will Not Occur: X
Contitions to Avoid: N/A
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SECTION VIII - SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURES
Steps to be Taken if Material is Released or Spilled:
DIKE AND CONTAIN SPILL IF SAFE TO DO SO. ABSORB WITH AN INERT MATERIAL AND TRANSFER INTO
A PROPERLY LABELED CONTAINER FOR DISPOSAL. WEAR APPROPRIATE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. PREVENT
PRODUCT FROM CONTAMINATING SOIL OR FROM ENTERING SEWAGE AND DRAINAGE SYSTEMS AND BODIES
OF WATER. USE CARE AS SPILLS ARE SLIPPERY.
Waste Disposal Method(s):
DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL REGULATIONS.
Neutralizing Agent:
N/A
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SECTION IX - SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION
Required Ventilation:
LOCAL VENTILATION IS RECOMMENDED TO CONTROL EXPOSURE FROM OPERATIONS THAT CAN GENERATE
MISTS OR VAPORS.
Respiratory Protection:
A NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR IN POORLY VENTILATED AREAS AND/OR FOR EXPOSURE ABOVE THE
ACGIH TLV OR OSHA PEL OR WHERE MISTING EXISTS.
Glove Protection:
NEOPRENE OR NITRILE RUBBER GLOVES SHOULD BE WORN.
Eye Protection:
CHEMICAL SPLASH GOGGLES OR FACE SHIELD SHOULD BE WORN.
Other Protection:
A SAFETY SHOWER AND AN EYEWASH STATION SHOULD BE AVAILABLE; PROTECTIVE CLOTHING SHOULD BE
WORN.
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SECTION X - STORAGE AND HANDLING INFORMATION
Storage Temperature: Indoors: X Outdoors: Heated:
Refrigerated:
Minimum Temperature: 35 F. Maximum Temperature: 140 F.
Precautions to be taken in Handling and Storing:
ALWAYS STORE MATERIAL IN ITS ORIGINAL CONTAINER. KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED
WHEN NOT IN USE. DO NOT ALLOW PESTICIDE TO CONTAMINATE FOOD, FEED, OR NATURAL BODIES OF
WATER.
Other Precautions:
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. READ THE ENTIRE LABEL BEFORE USING THE PRODUCT.
FOLLOW THE LABEL DIRECTIONS. KEEP FROM FREEZING, IF PRODUCT FREEZES ALLOW IT TO SLOWLY
WARM TO ROOM TEMPERATURE AND STIR THOROUGHLY BEFORE USING.
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SECTION XI - REGULATORY INFORMATION
Chemical Name CAS Number Upper % Limit
Those Ingredients listed abouve are subject to the reporting requirements of 313 of Title
III and of the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 and 40 CFR part 372.
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SECTION XII - REFERENCES
1. THRESHOLD LIMIT VALUES FOR CHEMICAL SUBSTANCES AND PHYSICAL AGENTS
AND BIOLOGICAL EXPOSURE INDICES, ACGIH, 1999.
2. OSHA PEL. 3. VENDOR'S MSDS. 4. IARC.
5. REGISTRY OF TOXIC EFFECTS OF CHEMICAL SUBSTANCES, CCINFODisc, 2000.
ALL COMPONENTS IN THIS PRODUCT CAN BE FOUND IN THE CURRENT TSCA INVENTORY.
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IRR:IRRITANT, FLAM/FLAMM:FLAMMABLE, COMB:COMBUSTIBLE, CORR:CORROSIVE
CARC:CARCINOGENIC, TOX:TOXIC, N/A:NOT APPLICABLE, N/E:NOT ESTABLISHED,
COC:CLEVELAND OPEN CUP, PMCC:PENSKY-MARTIN CLOSED CUP, TCC:TAGLIABUE
CLOSEDCUP, LEL:LOWER EXPLOSION LIMIT, UEL:UPPER EXPLOSION LIMIT,
NFPA:NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION, IARC:INTERNATIONAL AGENCY FOR
THE RESEARCH ON CANCER, NTP:NATIONAL TOXICOLOGY PROGRAM, OSHA:OCCUPATIONAL
SAFETY & HEALTH ADMINISTRATION, ACGIH:AMERICAN CONFERENCE OF GOVERNMENTAL
INDUSTRIAL HYGIENISTS, TLV:THRESHOLD LIMIT VALUE, PEL:PERMISSIBLE EXPOSURE
LIMIT, STEL:SHORT-TERM EXPOSURE LIMIT, MLD:MILD, MOD:MODERATE, SEV:SEVERE,
MUT:MUTAGENIC, ASPHYX:ASPHYXIANT, PNOC: PARTICULATES NOT OTHERWISE CLASSI-
FIED, SDT:STANDARD DRAIZE TEST, ORL: ORAL, HMN: HUMAN, IHL: INHALATION
THE INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN IS BASED ON DATA CONSIDERED ACCURATE IN LIGHT OF CURRENT
FORMULATION. HOWEVER, NO WARRANTY IS EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED REGARDING THE ACCURACY OF
THESE DATA OR THE RESULTS TO BE OBTAINED FROM THE USE THEREOF.
CHEMSEARCH DIV. OF ADVANTAGE SYSTEMS assumes no responsibility for personal injury or
property damage caused by the use, storage, or disposal of the product in a manner not
recommended on the product label. Users assume all risks associated with such
unrecommended use,storage or disposal of the product.
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