MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
HOT SPRINGS Cleaner Date Prepared: 10/29/1997
Date Revised: 11/25/1997
1. CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Product Name/Use: HOT SPRINGS Cleaner
MANUFACTURER
Butcher Telephone Number: 800-225-9475
The Butcher Company
Emergency Telephone (24 hours): 800-228-5635 Ext 118
67 Forest Street
Marlborough, MA 01752-3012
2. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
INGREDIENT(S) CAS NO. % BY WEIGHT
Sodium metasilicate 6834-92-0 1 鈥? 3
Nonyl phenol ethoxylate 9016-45-9 1 鈥? 3
Cocamidopropylaminobetaine 61789-40-0 1 鈥? 1.5
Ethoxylated alkyl amine 61791-14-8 1 鈥? 1.5
Sodium tripolyphosphate 7758-29-4 1 鈥? 1.5
See Section 8 for Exposure Limits NA - Not Applicable
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Clear, Yellow-Green Liquid. Herbal Odor. May Cause Eye Irritation.
POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS (See Section 11 for Toxicological Information)
PRIMARY ROUTE(s) OF EXPOSURE: X Eye X Skin Contact Skin Absorption
X Inhalation X Ingestion
EFFECTS OF ACUTE EXPOSURE
EYES:
May cause eye irritation. Symptoms may include redness and pain.
SKIN:
May cause mild skin irritation. Symptoms may include redness.
INHALA TION:
High concentrations of vapor or mist may cause nose, throat and respiratory tract irritation. Symptoms may
include coughing.
INGESTION:
May cause mouth, throat and stomach irritation. Symptoms may include nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.
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EFFECTS OF CHRONIC EXPOSURE:
Prolonged or repeated contact may cause skin irritation.
MEDICAL CONDITIONS AGGRA ATED: V
May aggravate pre-existing eye, skin and respiratory conditions.
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
EYES:
Flush eyes with plenty of water while holding eyelids apart. After initial flushing, remove any contact lenses
and continue flushing for at least 15 minutes. Do not put any medication in the victim鈥檚 eyes unless instructed
by a physician. Get medical attention.
SKIN:
Flush with water, then wash with soap and water. Remove saturated clothing. Get medical attention if irritation
develops.
INHALA TION:
Remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give respiration; if breathing is difficult, give oxygen (by trained personnel
only). Get medical attention if symptoms persist.
INGESTION:
Do not induce vomiting. Drink large quantities of water. Get immediate medical attention. Never give anything
by mouth to an unconscious person.
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
FLASH POINT AND METHOD: >200掳F 93掳C TCC
FLAMMABLE LIMITS:
Not applicable.
AUTOIGNITION TEMPERATURE: Not applicable.
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA:
Use extinguishing media appropriate for surrounding fire.
HAZARDOUS COMBUSTION PRODUCTS:
Normal products of combustion (carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide), phosphorous oxides and sodium oxides.
FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS:
None known.
FIRE FIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS:
This product is not flammable. As in any fire, MSHA/NIOSH approved self-contained breathing apparatus
(SCBA) and full protective gear should be worn.
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Date Revised: 11/25/1997
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
See Section 8, Exposure Controls/Personal Protection and Section 3, Hazard Identification. Floors may be slip-
pery. Use care to avoid falling. Contain and isolate spill. Keep non-essential personnel from entering spill area.
Use mop, absorbent, or wet vacuum to collect material for proper disposal. Rinse area with water.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
HANDLING:
Follow label use directions. Do not mix with other chemicals unless instructed by label directions. Avoid contact
with eyes. Wash thoroughly after handling. Remove saturated clothing. Wash clothing and equipment before
reuse.
STORAGE:
Keep container closed when not in use. Store away from incompatible materials. (See Section 10, Stability and
Reactivity).
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE)
EYE:
Where eye contact is possible, wear safety glasses with side shields or chemical splash goggles (ANSI Z87.1
approved).
SKIN:
Where prolonged or repeated contact is possible, chemical-resistant clothing (e.g., gloves) is recommended.
RESPIRA TORY :
No respiratory protection is required if ventilation is adequate.
ENGINEERING CONTROLS:
General room ventilation is expected to be adequate.
EXPOSURE LIMITS:
INGREDIENT(S) OSHA PEL/STEL ACGIH TLV/STEL
Sodium metasilicate NE NE
Nonyl phenol ethoxylate NE NE
Cocamidopropylaminobetaine NE NE
Ethoxylated alkyl amine NE NE
Sodium tripolyphosphate NE NE
NE - Not Established
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9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
PHYSICAL STA Liquid
TE:
ODOR: Herbal
APPEARANCE: Clear, Y ellow-Green
pH: 12.7 to 13.1
PERCENT VOLA TILE BY WEIGHT: 92
VAPOR PRESSURE: Not Determined
VAPOR DENSITY Not Determined
:
BOILING POINT: Not Determined
FREEZING/MELTING POINT: Not Determined
SOLUBILITY IN W TER: Complete
A
EVAPORA TION RA TE: Not Determined
SPECIFIC GRA VITY: 1.05
VISCOSITY: Water Thin
OCTANOL/W TER PARTITION COEFFICIENT: Not Determined
A
ODOR THRESHOLD: Not Determined
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
STABILITY (CONDITIONS TO AVOID):
Stable.
POLYMERIZA TION:
Will not occur.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION:
None.
INCOMPA TIBLE MA TERIALS:
Strong acids (e.g., hydrochloric) and oxidizers (e.g., bleach).
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
ACUTE DA TA:
This product causes mild eye and slight skin irritation. Based on acute toxicity testing, it is not considered to be
toxic by ingestion. The following data are available for this product and its ingredients:
PRODUCT/INGREDIENT ORAL LD50 (rat) DERMAL LD50 (rabbit) INHALATION LC50 (rat)
>5000 mg/kg
HOT SPRINGS Cleaner Not Available Not Available
Sodium metasilicate 600鈥?1153 mg/kg Not Available Not Available
Nonyl phenol ethoxylate 2000鈥?5000 mg/kg 1000鈥?3000 mg/kg Not Available
Cocamidopropylaminobetaine Not Available Not Available Not Available
Ethoxylated alkyl amine 750 mg/kg Not Available Not Available
>7940 mg/kg
Sodium tripolyphosphate 4100鈥?5400 mg/kg Not Available
SENSITIZA TION DA TA:
No data available.
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CHRONIC DA TA:
No data available.
REPRODUCTIVE/TERA TOGENIC DATA:
No data available.
CARCINOGENIC/MUTAGENIC DA TA:
Not listed as carcinogenic by NTP IARC, or ACGIH or regulated as a carcinogen by OSHA.
,
SYNERGISTIC MA TERIALS:
No data available.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
This product is made with all biodegradable detergents. No other data available.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Disposal of this material should be in accordance with local, state or provincial and federal regulations. The
unused product, as manufactured, is a RCRA hazardous waste (Corrosive-D002) in accordance with 40 CFR
261. The product has not been evaluated by the Toxicity Characteristic Leachate Procedure (TCLP). According
to RCRA, it is the responsibility of the waste generator to ensure proper disposal.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
DOT/TDG HAZARDOUS MATERIAL DESCRIPTION: Not regulated
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Not meant to be all-inclusive鈥攕elected regulations represented.
UNITED STATES
SARA TITLE III (SUPERFUND AMENDMENTS AND REAUTHORIZA TION ACT)
311/312 HAZARD CA TEGORIES: Under 40 CFR 370.2, this product meets the following hazard category:
Immediate.
313 REPORTABLE INGREDIENTS: Ingredients in this product are not currently subject to notification.
CERCLA (COMPREHENSIVE RESPONSE, COMPENSA TION, AND LIABILITY ACT)
CERCLA REGULATORY: None of the ingredients in this product are reportable under CERCLA.
TSCA (TOXIC SUBSTANCE CONTROL ACT)
TSCA STATUS: This product complies with all TSCA inventory requirements.
USDA (U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE):
This product is authorized for use in federally inspected meat and poultry plants.
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MASSACHUSETTS, NEW JERSEY PENNSYLV
, ANIA RIGHT-TO-KNOW:
INGREDIENT(S) CAS NO. STA LISTING
TE
Water 7732-18-5 Not Listed
Sodium metasilicate 6834-92-0 Not Listed
Nonyl phenol ethoxylate 9016-45-9 Not Listed
Cocamidopropylaminobetaine 61789-40-0 Not Listed
Ethoxylated alkyl amine 61791-14-8 Not Listed
Sodium tripolyphosphate 7758-29-4 MA, NJ, P A
NA - Not Applicable
CANADA
WHMIS (WORKPLACE HAZARDOUS MA TERIALS INFORMA TION SYSTEM):
Class D-Division 2B, eye irritant. This product has been classified in accordance with the hazard criteria of the
Canadian Controlled Products Regulations (CPR) and the MSDS contains all the information required by the
CPR.
16. OTHER INFORMATION
HMIS RATING NFPA RATING
FIRE
HEALTH - 1
FLAMMABILITY 0
0
REACTIVITY 0
0 REACTIVITY
HEALTH 1
PERSONAL PROTECTION -
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SPECIAL
MSDS STATUS
New MSDS
APPROVED BY EH&S/Regulatory Affairs
:
APPROV DA 11/25/1997
AL TE:
The information on this data sheet represents our current data and best opinion as to the proper use in handling
of the product under normal foreseeable conditions. Any use of this product which is not in conformance with
this data sheet or product label, or which involves using the product in combination with any other product or
any other process is the responsibility of the user
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