MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
SECTION 1: IDENTIFICATION
Product Number: 31000, 31000G55 Date: September 19, 2006 Replaces: August 17, 2006
Product Name: Star brite Windshield De-Icer Fluid
Manufacturer: Star brite Distributing, Inc. Information Phone: 954-587-6280
4041 S. W. 47 Avenue Emergency (Chemtrec): 800-424-9300 or 703-527-3887
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33314
SECTION 2: PRODUCT COMPONENTS
Hazardous Components CAS# Percent Exposure Limits
Methyl Alcohol 67-56-1 30-40 200 ppm TWA OSHA PEL
(Methanol) 200 ppm TWA ACGIH TLV skin
250 ppm STEL ACGIH TLV
Propylene Glycol 57-55-6 1-10 None established-OSHA PEL
100mg/m3 Ceiling ACGIH TLV
Non-Hazardous Ingredients >1%
SECTION 3: HAZARDOUS IDENTIFICATION
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Flammable liquid: Eye irritant. Inhalation may cause headache, dizziness, drowsiness, nausea, visual impairment, narcosis
and unconsciousness. Methyl Alcohol may be absorbed through the skin in harmful amounts. Poisonous if swallowed.
POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS:
ACUTE HAZARDS:
INHALATION: May cause irritation of the nose and throat with headache, particularly from mists. High vapor
concentrations may produce nausea, vomiting, headache, dizziness, drowsiness, tingling, numbness and shooting pains in the
hands and forearms, and visual disturbances.
SKIN CONTACT: Prolonged contact with the skin may cause redness and defatting of the skin and absorption of harmful
amounts of methanol.
EYE CONTACT: Liquid, vapors or mist may cause discomfort in the eye with persistent conjunctivitis, seen as slight excess
redness or conjunctiva. Serious corneal injury is not anticipated.
INGESTION: Contains methanol and propylene glycol. May cause abdominal discomfort or pain, nausea, vomiting,
dizziness, drowsiness, headache, malaise, blurring of vision, irritability, back pain, decrease in urine output, kidney failure,
and central nervous system effects, including irregular eye movements, convulsions and
coma. Visual effects from methanol include blurred vision, double vision, changes in color perception, restrictions of
visual fields and complete blindness. Cardiac failure and pulmonary edema may develop. Signs of renal insufficiency may
be delayed 36 to 48 hours post ingestion. A few reports have been published describing the development of weakness of the
facial muscles, diminishing hearing and difficulty with swallowing, during the late stages of severe poisoning.
With massive overdoses of methanol, liver, kidney and heart muscle injury have been described. There may be a delay of
several hours between swallowing methanol and the onset of signs and symptoms. Ingestion of moderate quantities of
methanol also produces metabolic acidosis. 60-200 ml of methanol is a fatal dose for most adults. Ingestion of as little as 10
ml may cause blindness.
CHRONIC EFFECTS: Prolonged or repeated inhalation exposure may producE signs of central nervous system involvement,
including nausea, vomiting, headache, ringing in the ears, dizziness, vertigo, cloudy and double vision. Prolonged
overexposure at levels of 800-1000 ppm may result in severe eye damage. Prolonged or repeated skin contact may cause skin
sensitization and an associated dermatitis in some individuals.
Product Name: Star brite Windshield De-Icer Fluid Date: September 19, 2006
Product Number: 31000
SECTION 3: HAZARDOUS IDENTIFICATION cont鈥檇
MEDICAL CONDITIONS AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE: Due to its defatting properties, methanol may aggravate an
existing skin condition, e.g., eczema. Due to its liver and kidney injuring potential, the product may exacerbate existing liver
and/or kidney diseases.
CARCINOGEN: None of the components of these products is listed as a carcinogen or suspected carcinogen by IARC, NTP
or OSHA.
SECTION 4: FIRST AID MEASURES
INHALATION: Remove the victim to fresh air. If breathing has stopped administer artificial respiration. If breathing is
difficult, have medical personnel administer oxygen. Get immediate medical attention.
SKIN CONTACT: Remove contaminated clothing. Immediately wash contacted area thoroughly with soap and water. If
irritation persists, get medical attention.
EYE CONTACT: Immediately flush eyes with large amounts of water for 15 minutes. Get medical attention if irritation
persists.
INGESTION: Seek immediate medical attention. Immediately call local poison control center or go to an emergency
department. Never give anything by mouth to or induce vomiting in an unconscious or drowsy person.
NOTES TO PHYSICIAN: The combination of visual disturbances, metabolic acidosis and an osmal gap is evidence of
methanol poisoning. Ethanol is antidotal and its early administration may block the formation of toxic metabolites of
methanol. The objective is to rapidly achieve and maintain a blood ethanol level of approximately 100 mg/dl by giving a
loading dose of ethanol followed by a maintenance dose. Intravenous administration of ethanol is the preferred route.
Ethanol blood levels should be checked frequently . Hemodialysis may be required. 4-Methylpyrazole, a potent inhibitor or
alcohol dehydrogenate has been used therapeutically to decrease the metabolic consequences of methanol.
Seek consultation with a physician toxicologist or poison control center.
SECTION 5: FIRE AND EXPLOSION DATA
FLASH POINT: 99掳 F (38.3掳 C) Setaflash 99掳 F (37掳 C) FMCC
FLAMMABILITY LIMITS:
UEL: 36% (Methanol)
AUTOIGNITION TEMPERATURE: Not determined.
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Use water fog, carbon dioxide, alcohol foam or dry chemical. Cool fire exposed containers with
water.
SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES: Firefighters should wear positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus
and full protective clothing for fires in areas where chemicals are used or stored.
UNUSUAL FIRE HAZARDS: Flammable liquid. Methanol-water mixtures will burn unless very dilute. Flame is invisible
in daylight. Vapors are heavier than air and may flow along surfaces to distant ignition sources and flashback.
HAZARDOUS COMBUSTION PRODUCTS: Burning may produce carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide.
SECTION 6: ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Eliminate all ignition sources. Ventilate area. Wear appropriate protective clothing and equipment. (See Section8). Collect
with absorbent material and place in a container suitable for flammable waste.
Product Name: Star brite Windshield De-Icer Fluid Date: September 19, 2006
Product Number: 31000
SECTION 7: HANDLING AND STORAGE
Danger: May be fatal or cause blindness if swallowed.
Do not swallow.
Avoid eye and skin contact.
Avoid breathing vapors or mists.
Use only with adequate ventilation.
Wash exposed skin thoroughly with soap and water after use.
Flammable liquid.
Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames and all other sources of ignition.
Do not smoke during use.
Store product below 120螘F and away from direct sunlight.
Store in cool, well ventilated area.
SECTION 8: EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
VENTILATION: Use general ventilation or local exhaust as required to maintain exposures below the occupational exposure
limits.
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: For operations where the TLV is exceeded a NIOSH approved supplied air respirator or
positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus is recommended. Organic vapor cartridge respirators are not
recommended for methanol vapor exposures. Equipment selection depends on containment type and concentration. Select
and use in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.134 and good industrial hygiene practice. For firefighting, use self-contained
breathing apparatus.
GLOVES: Chemical resistant gloves such as butyl rubber or Viton where contact is possible.
EYE PROTECTION: Splash-proof goggles.
OTHER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT/CLOTHING: Appropriate protective clothing as needed to minimize skin contact.
SECTION 9: PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
APPEARANCE AND ODOR: Clear yellow liquid with a slight alcohol odor. The reported mean odor threshold for methanol
is 160 - 690 ppm.
pH: 6.3 SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 7-9 lbs/gal
BOILING POINT (F): 178掳 F VAPOR PRESSURE: Not determined
FREEZING POINT (F): -35掳 F VAPOR DENSITY: >1
SOLUBILITY IN WATER: 100% EVAPORATION RATE: >1 (Butyl Acetate=1)
PERCENT VOLATILE: >95% VISCOSITY: Approximately 1
SECTION 10: STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
STABILITY: Stable
CONDITIONS TO AVOID: Heat, sparks, flames and other sources of ignition.
INCOMPATIBILITY: Strong bases, strong acids, strong oxidizing agents, materials reactive with
hydroxyl compounds.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide.
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Will not occur.
CONDITIONS TO AVOID: None known.
SECTION 11: TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Methanol: LD50 Oral Rat: 9100 mg/kg
LD50 Skin Rabbit: 15,940 mg/kg
LD50 Inhalation Rat: 145,000 ppm1hr
Product Name: Star brite Windshield De-Icer Fluid Date: September 19, 2006
Product Number: 31000
SECTION 12: ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Methanol: TLM 96: >1000 ppm
SECTION 13: DISPOSAL INFORMATION
Dispose of product as hazardous waste (ignitable) in accordance with all local, state/provincial and federal regulations.
SECTION 14: TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Call for information
SECTION 15: REGULATORY INFORMATION
EPA SARA 311/312 HAZARD CLASSIFICATION: Acute health, chronic health, fire hazard
EPA SARA 313: This product contains the following chemicals subject to annual release reporting
requirements under SARA Title111, Section 313 (40 CFR 372):
Methanol 67-56-1 30-40%
PROTECTION OF STRATOSPHERIC OZONE: This product is not known to contain or to have been manufactured with
ozone depleting substances as defined in 40 CFR Part 82, Appendix A to Subpart A.
CERCLA SECTION 103: Spills of this product over the RQ (reportable quantity) must be reported to the National Response
Center. The RQ for the product, based on the RQ for Methanol (40% maximum) of 5,000 lbs, is 12,500 lbs. Many states
have more stringent release reporting requirements. Report spills required under federal, state and local regulations.
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 - This product does not contain chemicals regulated under California Proposition 65.
EPA TSCA INVENTORY: All of the components of this material are listed on the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)
Chemical Substances Inventory.
EUROPEAN INVENTORY OF EXISTING COMMERCIAL CHEMICAL SUBSTANCES (EINECS) - All of the
ingredients are listed on the EINECS inventory.
AUSTRALIA: All of the ingredients of this product are listed on the Australian Inventory of Chemical Substances.
SECTION 16: OTHER INFORMATION
NFPA RATING (NFPA 704) - FIRE: 3
HEALTH: 2
REACTIVITY: 0
This MSDS is directed to professional users and bulk handlers of the product. Consumer products are labeled in accordance with
Federal Hazardous Substances Act regulations.
While Star brite believes that the data contained herein are factual and the opinions expressed are those of qualified experts regarding
the results of tests conducted, the data are not to be taken as a warranty or representation for which Star brite assumes legal
responsibility. They are offered for your consideration, investigation and verification. Any use of these data and information must be
determined by the user to be in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations.
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