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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
SPEC ETCH DEEP
1. COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Manufacturer: SpecChem
444-B Richmond Ave.
Kansas City, KS 66101
Phone (866) 791-8700
24 Hour Emergency Contact: CHEMTREC (800) 424-9300
2. COMPOSITION INFORMATION
Component CAS # % by weight
Organic Acid in Aqueous Solution 526-95-4 10-30%
Polyglycol 9003-11-6 <5%
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Component Exposure Limit
Organic Acid in Aqueous Solution None Established
Polyglycol None Established
NFPA CLASSIFICATION (0=Least, 1=Slight, 2=Moderate, 3=High, 4=Extreme)
Health 1, Fire 1, Reactivity 0
HMIS CODES (0=Least, 1=Slight, 2=Moderate, 3=High, 4=Extreme)
Health 1, Flammability 1, Reactivity 0
HAZARD DESCRIPTION: May be harmful if swallowed or inhaled.
May cause irritation to skin, eyes, and respiratory tract.
POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS
INHALATION: No information found, but compound should be handled as a potential health
hazard. May cause irritation to the respiratory tract. Symptoms may include coughing, sore
throat, labored breathing, and chest pain.
INGESTION: No information found, but compound should be handled as a potential health
hazard. May cause irritation to the gastrointestinal tract. Symptoms may include nausea,
vomiting, and diarrhea.
SKIN CONTACT: No information found, but compound should be handled as a potential health
hazard. May cause irritation with redness and pain.
EYE CONTACT: No information found, but compound should be handled as a potential health
hazard. May cause irritation, redness, and pain.
CHRONIC EXPOSURE: No information found.
AGGRAVATION OF PRE-EXISTING CONDITIONS: No information found.
4. FIRST AID PROCEDURES
EYE CONTACT: Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for 15 minutes, lifting lower or
upper eyelids occasionally. Obtain medical attention immediately.
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SKIN CONTACT: Immediately flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Remove
contaminated clothing and shoes. Obtain medical attention. Wash clothing before reuse.
Thoroughly clean shoes before reuse.
INHALATION: Remove to fresh air. Give artificial respiration if not breathing. Give oxygen if
breathing is difficult. Obtain medical attention.
INGESTION: Give large amounts of water to drink. Never give anything by mouth to an
unconscious person. Obtain medical attention.
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
THIS PRODUCT IS NOT EXPECTED TO BE A FIRE HAZARD.
Flash Point: No information available.
Autoignition Temperature: No information available.
Flammability Limits in air: No information available. Contact with most metals causes
formation of flammable and explosive hydrogen gas.
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Alcohol foam, water spray, dry chemical, carbon dioxide.
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA TO AVOID: No information available.
SPECIAL FIREFIGHTING PROCEDURES: In the event of a fire, wear full protective clothing
and NIOSH approved self-contained breathing apparatus with full facepiece operated in the
pressure demand or other positive pressure mode.
鈥淓MPTY鈥? CONTAINER WARNING: 鈥淓mpty鈥? containers retain residue (liquid and/or vapor)
and can be dangerous. Do not attempt to clean since residue can be difficult to remove.
鈥淓mpty鈥? drums should be completely drained, properly bunged and promptly returned to a drum
reconditioner. All other containers should be disposed of in an environmentally safe manner and
in accordance with governmental regulations. For work on tanks refer to OSHA, ANSI Z 49.1,
and other governmental and industrial references pertaining to cleaning, repairing, welding, or
other contemplated operations.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
LARGE SPILLS: Evacuate the hazard area of unprotected personnel. Dike and contain with
suitable absorbent. Shut off source of leak only if it is safe to do so. Do not allow to enter
sewers or open waterways. Advise authorities if product has entered sewers, waterways, or
extensive land areas.
SMALL SPILLS: Take up with absorbent materials such as sand or sawdust and place in non-
leaking containers. Dispose of in accordance with all Federal, state, and local regulations.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
HANDLING: For industrial use only. Avoid skin and eye contact. Minimize breathing vapor or
mist. Respiratory protection is required when ventilation is inadequate. Cleanse skin thoroughly
after contact, before breaks and meals, and at the end of a work period. Product is readily
removed from skin by waterless hand cleaners following by washing thoroughly with soap and
water.
STORAGE: Store in a cool, dry location and in accordance with good industrial practices. Keep
containers closed when not in use.
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8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
VENTILATION: Use local exhaust to capture vapor or mists if necessary. Local exhaust is
preferred over general exhaust because it can control the emissions of the contaminant at its
source, preventing dispersions into the general work area. Provide ventilation sufficient to
prevent exceeding OSHA PELs.
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: For emergencies, or instances where the exposure levels are
not known, use a full-facepiece positive-pressure, air-supplied respirator.
SKIN PROTECTION: Wear impervious protective clothing, including gloves, boots, lab coat,
apron, or coveralls, as appropriate to prevent skin contact.
EYE PROTECTION: Use chemical safety goggles and/or a full face shield where splashing is
possible. Maintain eye wash fountain and quick-drench facilities in work area.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
APPEARANCE: Blue to green transparent liquid SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 1.05
ODOR: Negligible pH: 3.0 鈥? 5.0
BOILING POINT: 100oC POUR POINT: 0oC
VAPOR PRESSURE: No information available.
VAPOR DENSITY: No information available.
SOLUBILITY IN WATER: 100%
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
STABILITY: Stable.
CONDITIONS TO AVOID: Incompatibles.
MATERIALS TO AVOID: Strong oxidizing agents, strong acids, strong bases.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: Carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide may
form when heated to decomposition.
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Will not occur.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
No LD50/LC50 information is available relating to normal routes of occupational exposure.
EYE EFFECTS: May cause irritation, redness, and pain.
SKIN EFFECTS: May cause irritation with redness and pain.
ORAL EFFECTS: May cause irritation to the gastrointestinal tract. Symptoms may include
nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.
INHALATION EFFECTS: May cause irritation to the respiratory tract. Symptoms may include
coughing, sore throat, labored breathing, and chest pain.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
ENVIRONMENTAL FATE: No information available.
ECOTOXICITY: No information available.
FURTHER INFORMATION: None.
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13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
When disposed of properly, this product does not meet RCRA classification or listing for
hazardous waste. Dispose in accordance with all applicable Federal, state, provincial, and local
environmental regulations. Empty containers should be recycled or disposed of through an
approved waste management facility.
Disposal methods identified are for the product as sold. For proper disposal of used material, an
assessment must be completed to determine the proper and permissible waste management
options permissible under applicable rules, regulations and/or laws governing your location.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
DOT SHIPPING LABEL: Not regulated by the U.S. DOT
HAZARD CLASS: Not applicable
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
FEDERAL/NATIONAL
This product is not hazardous as defined by the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard, 29
CFR 1910.1200.
SUPERFUND AMENDMENTS AND REAUTHORIAZATION ACT OF 1986 (SARA) TITLE
III (Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know Act) SECTION 313
This product contains the following substances subject to the reporting requirements of Section
313 of Title III of the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 and 40 CFR Part
372:
NONE
TOXIC SUBSTANCES CONTROL ACT (TSCA)
All components of this product are on the TSCA Inventory or are exempt from the TSCA
Inventory requirements.
16. OTHER INFORMATION
Prepared by: Thomas F. Stalnaker
The information and recommendations contained herein were obtained from
sources we believe to be accurate and reliable as of the date revised.
However, SpecChem does not warrant or guarantee their accuracy or
reliability, and shall not be liable for any loss or damage arising out of
the use thereof. The information and recommendations are offered for the
user's consideration and examination and it is the user's responsibility to
satisfy itself that they are suitable and complete for its particular use.
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