MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Prepared to U.S. OSHA, CMA, ANSI and Canadian WHMIS Standards
PART I What is the material and what do I need to know in an emergency?
1. PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
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TRADE NAME (AS LABELED):
50232, 50201N
PRODUCT #:
SYNONYMS:
CHEMICAL NAME/CLASS: Oxalic Acid Solution
PRODUCT USE: Rust Removal
MANUFACTURER'S NAME: STAR BRITE
ADDRESS: 4041 S. W. 47 Avenue
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33314
EMERGENCY PHONE: Chemtrec
(800) 424-9300
BUSINESS PHONE: (800) 327-8583
DATE OF PREPARATION: June 18, 2005
2. COMPOSITION and INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
CHEMICAL NAME CAS # % v/v EXPOSURE LIMITS IN AIR
ACGIH-TLV OSHA-PEL OTHER
TWA STEL TWA STEL IDLH
3 3 3 3 3 3
mg/m mg/m mg/m mg/m mg/m mg/m
Oxalic Acid 144-62-7 5-10% 1 2 1 2 (Vacated 500 NIOSH RELs:
1989 PEL) TWA = 1
STEL = 2
Ethylene Glycol n-Butyl Ether 111-76-2 1-5% 97 NE 240 (skin) NE 700 NIOSH REL:
(skin) ppm TWA = 24 (skin)
(2-Butoxyethanol) 120
DFG MAKs:
(Vacated
TWA = 98 (skin)
1989 PEL)
PEAK = 2鈥AK 30 min.,
average value
DFG MAK Pregnancy Risk
Classification: C
Water 7732-18-5 Balance NE NE NE NE NE NE
NE = Not Established. See Section 16 for Definitions of Terms Used.
NOTE: ALL WHMIS required information is included in appropriate sections based on the ANSI Z400.1-1998 format. This product has been classified in
accordance with the hazard criteria of the CPR and the MSDS contains all the information required by the CPR.
3. HAZARD IDENTIFICATION
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW: This product is a clear, combustible liquid with a sweet, pleasant odor. The main hazard
associated with over exposure to this product is the potential for moderate to severe irritation of eyes, skin, and other
contaminated tissue. This solution is combustible, but must be moderately pre-heated for ignition to occur. If involved in a
fire, this product will produce of oxides of carbon and formic acid. This product is not reactive. Emergency responders
must wear the personal protective equipment suitable for the situation to which they are responding.
SYMPTOMS OF OVEREXPOSURE BY ROUTE OF EXPOSURE: The most significant routes of occupational overexposure
are inhalation and contact with skin and eyes. The symptoms of overexposure to this product are as follows:
INHALATION: Inhalation of vapors, mists, or sprays of this product can be moderately irritating to the respiratory system.
Depending on the concentration and duration of contact, symptoms of inhalation overexposure can include coughing, sore
throat, nasal congestion, and breathing difficulty. The Oxalic Acid component of this component is considered a systemic
toxin and can be readily absorbed into the system after inhalation exposure, resulting in headache and nausea. Animal data
suggest that adverse effects on the blood (red blood cell fragility, hemoglobinuria) may result from inhalation exposure to the
2-Butoxyethanol component of this product. Chronic inhalation of this product can result in chronic inflammation of upper
respiratory tract and permanent damage to lung tissue, resulting in bronchitis or pulmonary edema.
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3. HAZARD IDENTIFICATION (Continued)
CONTACT WITH SKIN or EYES: Skin contact can cause moderate to
severe irritation, depending on the duration and concentration of exposure. HAZARDOUS MATERIAL IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM
Symptoms of such overexposure may result in redness and pain.
Repeated contact with this product may produce delayed pain in the area of
HEALTH (BLUE) 2
contamination, discoloration of the skin and may cause the fingernails to
become brittle. The 2-Butoxyethanol and Oxalic Acid components are both
considered severe eye irritants; contact of this product with the eyes can be
moderately to severely irritating to contaminated eyes. Symptoms of eye
contact can include pain, redness, and watering. Prolonged eye contact
FLAMMABILITY (RED) 1
may result in tissue damage and blindness.
SKIN ABSORPTION: The 2-Butoxyethanol component of this product can
be absorbed via intact skin. Symptoms of exposure via this route may
include adverse central nervous system effects and other symptoms as
REACTIVITY (YELLOW) 0
described under 鈥淚nhalation鈥?.
INGESTION: Ingestion is not anticipated to be a significant route of
exposure for any component of this product. If this product is swallowed,
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symptoms of such exposure may include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and a
burning sensation in the mouth, throat, and in other tissues of the digestive
system. Other symptoms of ingestion may include headache, pain and EYES HANDS BODY
RESPIRATORY
twitching in muscles or cramps. Severe ingestion exposures may result in
bloody vomiting, weak and irregular heart beat, drop in blood pressure,
SEE SECTION 8
signs of heart failure, shock, convulsions, kidney damage or renal failure, SEE SECTION 8
coma and may possibly be fatal.
INJECTION: Injection of this product (as may occur if skin is punctured by For routine applications of solution.
a contaminated object) can result in pain, redness, and local swelling.
See Section 16 for Definition of Ratings
OTHER HEALTH EFFECTS: Due to the presence of Oxalic Acid, chronic
exposure to this product via ingestion, skin absorption and inhalation may
cause formation of stones (calculi) in kidneys and urinary tract, painful abdominal spasms, and painful urination, weight loss.
HEALTH EFFECTS OR RISKS FROM EXPOSURE: An Explanation in Lay Terms. In the event of overexposure, the
following symptoms may be observed:
ACUTE: The primary acute health effect associated with this product is the potential for moderate to severe irritation of
contaminated eyes, skin, or other contaminated tissue. Severe ingestion exposures can be fatal.
CHRONIC: Repeated skin contact can result in dermatitis (inflammation of the outer layer of the skin). Chronic exposure via
inhalation may cause damage to respiratory system, bronchitis, or pulmonary edema. Chronic exposure via ingestion,
inhalation or skin absorption may cause kidney stones and other kidney damage. See Section 11 (Toxicology Information)
for additional data.
TARGET ORGANS: ACUTE: Skin, eyes, respiratory system, blood system (based on animal evidence). CHRONIC: Skin,
respiratory system, kidneys.
PART II What should I do if a hazardous situation occurs?
4. FIRST-AID MEASURES
Contaminated individuals must be taken for medical attention. Rescuers should be taken for medical attention, if necessary.
Take a copy of label and MSDS to health professional with the contaminated individual.
SKIN EXPOSURE: If this product contaminates the skin, immediately begin decontamination with running water. Minimum
flushing is for 15 minutes. Remove exposed or contaminated clothing, taking care not to contaminate eyes. The
contaminated individual must seek immediate medical attention if any adverse health effect occurs.
EYE EXPOSURE: If this product's liquid or vapors enter the eyes, open the contaminated individual's eyes while under
gently running water. Use sufficient force to open eyelids. Have the contaminated individual "roll" eyes. Minimum flushing is
for 15 minutes. The contaminated individual must seek immediate medical attention.
INHALATION: If vapors, mists, or sprays of this product are inhaled, remove the contaminated individual to fresh air. If
necessary, use artificial respiration to support vital functions. Remove or cover gross contamination to avoid exposure to
rescuers.
INGESTION: If this product is swallowed, CALL PHYSICIAN OR POISON CONTROL CENTER FOR MOST CURRENT
INFORMATION. If professional advice is not available, do not induce vomiting. Have victim rinse mouth with water or drink
several cupfuls of water, if conscious. Never induce vomiting or give a diluent (e.g., water) to someone who is unconscious,
having convulsions, or unable to swallow. If vomiting occurs, lean patient forward or place on left side (head-down
position, if possible) to maintain an open airway and prevent aspiration.
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4. FIRST-AID MEASURES (Continued)
MEDICAL CONDITIONS AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE: Preexisting respiratory problems, dermatitis, and other skin
disorders can be aggravated by exposure to this product.
RECOMMENDATIONS TO PHYSICIANS: Treat symptoms and eliminate overexposure.
5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
FLASH POINT: 67.7掳C (154掳F)
AUTOIGNITION TEMPERATURE: Not determined.
NFPA RATING
FLAMMABLE LIMITS (in air by volume, %):
Lower (LEL): Not applicable. FLAMMABILITY
Upper (UEL): Not applicable.
FIRE EXTINGUISHING MATERIALS:
1
Water Spray: YES Carbon Dioxide: YES
Foam: YES Dry Chemical: YES
2 0
Halon: YES Other: Any "ABC" Class. HEALTH REACTIVITY
UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS: This solution is a primary
irritant and presents a contact hazard to firefighters. When involved in a fire,
this material may decompose and produce irritating vapors and toxic gases
(e.g., carbon monoxides, formic acid).
OTHER
Explosion Sensitivity to Mechanical Impact: Not sensitive.
Explosion Sensitivity to Static Discharge: Not sensitive.
See Section 16 for
SPECIAL FIRE-FIGHTING PROCEDURES: Incipient fire responders should Definition of Ratings
wear eye protection. Structural firefighters must wear Self-Contained
Breathing Apparatus and full protective equipment. If possible, prevent runoff water from entering storm drains, bodies of
water, or other environmentally sensitive areas. If necessary, clean contaminated fire response equipment with an acid
neutralizing agent (e.g., sodium bicarbonate) and rinse thoroughly with water before returning such equipment to service.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
RELEASE RESPONSE: In case of a release, clear the affected area and protect people. Uncontrolled releases should be
responded to by appropriately trained personnel in proper personal protective equipment, using pre-planned procedures.
The proper personal protective equipment for incidental releases (e.g., 32-ounce container) should be rubber gloves and
goggles. In the event that a clean up will generate excessive splashes, a face-shield, boots, and chemically-resistant body
protection should also be worn. In the event of a non-incidental release (e.g., several 1-gallon containers released in a poorly
ventilated area), minimum Personal Protective Equipment should be Level B: triple-gloves (rubber gloves and nitrile gloves
over latex gloves), chemical resistant suit and boots, hard-hat, and Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus. Absorb spilled liquid
with polypads or other suitable absorbent materials. Neutralize contaminate area, equipment, and all residue with sodium
bicarbonate, soda ash, or other agents suitable for neutralization of acidic materials. Triple-rinse with water. Decontaminate
the area thoroughly. Test area with litmus paper to confirm neutralization is complete. Place all spill residue in an
appropriate container and seal. Dispose of in accordance with Federal, State, and local hazardous waste disposal
regulations (see Section 13, Disposal Considerations).
PART III How can I prevent hazardous situations from occurring?
7. HANDLING and STORAGE
WORK PRACTICES AND HYGIENE PRACTICES: As with all chemicals, avoid getting this product ON YOU or IN YOU.
Wash thoroughly after handling this product. Do not eat, drink, smoke, or apply cosmetics while handling this product. Avoid
breathing vapors or mists generated by this product. Use in a well-ventilated location. Remove contaminated clothing
immediately.
STORAGE AND HANDLING PRACTICES: All employees who handle this material should be trained to handle it safely.
Open containers slowly on a stable surface. Empty containers may contain residual amounts of this product; therefore,
empty containers should be handled with care. Store containers in a cool, dry location, away from direct sunlight, sources of
intense heat, or where freezing is possible. Store away from incompatible materials (see Section 10, Stability and Reactivity).
Material should be stored in secondary containers. Keep container tightly closed when not in use. Storage areas should be
made of corrosion-resistant materials. Inspect all incoming containers before storage to ensure containers are properly
labeled and not damaged.
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7. HANDLING and STORAGE (Continued)
PROTECTIVE PRACTICES DURING MAINTENANCE OF CONTAMINATED EQUIPMENT: Follow practices indicated in
Section 6 (Accidental Release Measures). Make certain that application equipment is locked and tagged-out safely, if
necessary. Collect all rinsates and dispose of according to applicable Federal, State, or local procedures.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS - PERSONAL PROTECTION
VENTILATION AND ENGINEERING CONTROLS: Use with adequate ventilation to ensure exposure levels are maintained
below the limits provided in Section 2 (Composition and Information on Ingredients), if applicable. Ensure eyewash/safety
shower stations are available near areas where this product is used.
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: None needed under normal circumstances of use. Maintain airborne contaminant
concentrations below exposure limits listed in Section 2 (Composition and Information on Ingredients), if applicable. If
respiratory protection is needed, use only protection authorized in 29 CFR 1910.134 or applicable State regulations. Use
supplied air respiration protection if oxygen levels are below 19.5% or are unknown. The following NIOSH respiratory
protection recommendations for 2-Butoxyethanol and Oxalic Acid are provided for additional information.
2-BUTOXYETHANOL
CONCENTRATION RESPIRATORY EQUIPMENT
Up to 50 ppm: Chemical cartridge respirator with an organic vapor cartridge.
Up to 125 ppm: Supplied Air Respirator (SAR) operated in a continuous-flow mode, or a Powered Air Purifying
Respirator (PAPR) with an organic vapor cartridge.
Up to 250 ppm: Full-face chemical cartridge respirator with organic vapor cartridge(s), or gas mask with organic
vapor canister, or PAPR with a tight-fitting facepiece and organic vapor cartridge(s), or full-face
Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA), or full-facepiece SAR.
Up to 700 ppm: Positive pressure, full-facepiece SAR.
Emergency or Planned Entry into Unknown Concentration or IDLH Conditions: SCBA or positive pressure, full-faced SAR
with an auxiliary SCBA.
Escape: Gas mask with organic vapor canister or escape-type SCBA
OXALIC ACID
CONCENTRATION RESPIRATORY EQUIPMENT
Up to 25 mg/m3: Powered Air-Purifying Respirator (PAPR) with dust and mist filter(s), or Supplied Air Respirator
(SAR) operated in a continuous-flow mode.
Up to 50 mg/m3: Full-Facepiece Respirator with high-efficiency particulate filter(s), or Full-Facepiece, Self
Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA), or Full-Facepiece SAR.
Up to 500 mg/m3: Positive pressure, full-facepiece SAR.
Emergency or Planned Entry into Unknown Concentration or IDLH Conditions: Positive-pressure, full-facepiece SCBA or
positive-pressure, full-facepiece SAR with an auxiliary positive-pressure.
Escape: Full-Facepiece, Air-Purifying Respirator with high-efficiency particulate filter(s), or escape-type
SCBA.
EYE PROTECTION: Splash goggles or safety glasses. Face-shields should be worn if operations will generate splashes or
sprays.
HAND PROTECTION: Wear butyl rubber, Viton鈩? or Saranex鈩? gloves for routine industrial use. Natural rubber, and
polyvinyl chloride gloves are not recommended due to the presence of 2-Butoxyethanol. Use triple gloves for spill response,
as stated in Section 6 (Accidental Release Measures) of this MSDS.
BODY PROTECTION: If operations will generate splashes or sprays, use body protection appropriate for task (e.g.,
coveralls or apron).
9. PHYSICAL and CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
RELATIVE VAPOR DENSITY (air = 1): Not determined. EVAPORATION RATE (n-BuAc = 1): Similar to water.
SPECIFIC GRAVITY (water = 1): 1.01 MELTING/FREEZING POINT: Not determined.
BOILING POINT: 鈭?100掳C (鈭?212掳F)
SOLUBILITY IN WATER: Completely soluble.
pH: 鈭?1
VAPOR PRESSURE, mm Hg @ 20掳C (68掳F): Not determined.
ODOR THRESHOLD: 0.1-0.48 ppm (for 2-Butoxyethanol).
COEFFICIENT OF OIL/WATER DISTRIBUTION (PARTITION COEFFICIENT): Not available.
APPEARANCE, ODOR AND COLOR: This product is a clear liquid with a sweet, pleasant odor.
HOW TO DETECT THIS SUBSTANCE (warning properties): Litmus paper will turn red when in contact with this solution.
The odor may also be distinguishing characteristics.
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10. STABILITY and REACTIVITY
STABILITY: Normally stable.
DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: Carbon oxides and formic acid.
MATERIALS WITH WHICH SUBSTANCE IS INCOMPATIBLE: This product is not compatible with the following substances:
strong bases, strong oxidizers, silver oxalate, alkali metals, iron and iron compounds and acid chlorides.
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Will not occur.
CONDITIONS TO AVOID: Avoid exposure or contact to extreme temperatures and incompatible chemicals.
PART IV Is there any other useful information about this material?
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
TOXICITY DATA: The specific toxicology data available for components greater than 1% in concentration are as follows.
2-BUTOXYETHANOL: 2-BUTOXYETHANOL (continued): 2-BUTOXYETHANOL (continued):
3
Skin Irritancy (rabbit) = 500 mg/open; mild TCLo (inhalation, rat) = 1540 mg/m /7 hours/5 TCLo (inhalation, guinea pig) = 376 ppm/7
Eye Irritancy (rabbit) = 100 mg; severe weeks/intermittent; Blood: changes in hours/30 days/intermittent; Lungs, Thorax, or
Eye Irritancy (rabbit) = 100 mg/24 hours; erythrocyte (RBC) count Respiration: chronic pulmonary edema;
moderate TCLo (inhalation, rat) = 432 ppm/7 hours/30 Kidney, Urethra, Bladder: changes in bladder
Mutation in Microorganisms (bacteria, Salmonella days/intermittent; Kidney, Urethra, Bladder: weight; Nutritional and Gross Metabolic:
typhimurium) = 19 渭mol/plate hematuria; Blood: other changes; Related to weight loss or decreased weight gain
Chronic Data: death TDLo (oral, woman) = 600 mg/kg
TDLo (oral, rat) = 139 gm/kg/90 days/continuous;
TDLo (oral, woman) = 7813 渭L/kg; Behavioral:
TCLo (inhalation, rat) = 245 ppm/6 hours/9
Liver: changes in liver weight; Kidney,
days/intermittent; Liver: changes in liver
Urethra, Bladder: changes in bladder weight; coma; Vascular: BP lowering not
weight; Blood: pigmented or nucleated red
Nutritional and Gross Metabolic: weight loss characterized in autonomic section;
blood cells; Blood: changes in erythrocyte
or decreased weight gain Nutritional and Gross Metabolic: metabolic
3
(RBC) count
TDLo (oral, rat) = 9324 mg/m /21 acidosis
TDLo (oral, mouse) = 5180 mg/kg/2
days/continuous; Behavioral: fluid intake; TCLo (inhalation, human) = 195 ppm/8 hours;
weeks/continuous; Endocrine: changes in
Nutritional and Gross Metabolic: weight loss Gastrointestinal tract
thymus weight
or decreased weight gain TCLo (inhalation, human) = 100 ppm; Nose, Eye,
TDLo (oral, mouse) = 7 gm/kg/female 8鈥?14 days
TDLo (oral, rat) = 1500 mg/kg/12 Central nervous system
after conception; Reproductive: Fertility: post-
days/intermittent; Blood: pigmented or LD50 (oral, rat) = 470 mg/kg
implantation mortality (e.g. dead and/or
nucleated red blood cells, changes in LD50 (oral, mouse) = 1230 mg/kg; Behavioral:
resorbed implants per total number of
erythrocyte (RBC) count altered sleep time (including change in
implants)
TDLo (oral, rat) = 13290 mg/kg/6 righting reflex), somnolence (general
TDLo (oral, mouse) = 9440 mg/kg/female 6鈥?13
weeks/intermittent; Liver: changes in liver depressed activity); Skin and Appendages:
days after conception; Reproductive: Fertility:
weight; Blood: changes in erythrocyte (RBC) hair
litter size (e.g. # fetuses per litter; measured
count; Biochemical: Enzyme inhibition, LD50 (oral, rabbit) = 300 mg/kg
before birth)
induction, or change in blood or tissue levels LD50 (oral, guinea pig) = 1200 mg/kg; Behavioral:
TCLo (inhalation, mouse) = 396 ppm/7 hours/30
phosphatases general anesthetic; Gastrointestinal: other
days/intermittent; Liver: changes in liver
TDLo (oral, rat) = 6279 mg/kg/male 13 weeks changes; Kidney, Urethra, Bladder: other
weight; Kidney, Urethra, Bladder: hematuria;
pre-mating; Reproductive: Paternal Effects: changes
Blood: other changes
spermatogenesis (incl. genetic material, LD50 (intraperitoneal, rat) = 220 mg/kg
TCLo (inhalation, mouse) = 401 ppm/7 hours/90
sperm morphology, motility, and count) LD50 (intraperitoneal, mouse) = 536 mg/kg
days/intermittent; Liver: changes in liver
TCLo (oral, rat) = 9440 mg/kg/female 7鈥?14 days LD50 (intravenous, rat) = 340 mg/kg
weight; Kidney, Urethra, Bladder: hematuria;
after conception; Reproductive: Fertility: post- LD50 (intravenous, rat) = 307 mg/kg
Blood: other changes
implantation mortality (e.g. dead and/or LD50 (intravenous, mouse) = 1130 mg/kg
TCLo (inhalation, dog) = 415 ppm/7 hours/12
resorbed implants per total number of LD50 (intravenous, rabbit) = 252 mg/kg
weeks/intermittent; Blood: microcytosis with
implants) LD50 (unreported, mouse) = 1050 mg/kg;
or without anemia; Kidney, Urethra, Bladder:
TCLo (inhalation, rat) = 200 ppm/6 hours/female Behavioral: somnolence (general depressed
other changes in urine composition
6鈥?15 days after conception; Reproductive: activity), excitement; Lungs, Thorax, or
TCLo (inhalation, dog) = 385 ppm/7 hours/28
Maternal Effects: uterus, cervix, vagina; post- Respiration: other changes
days/intermittent; Blood: other changes
implantation mortality (e.g. dead and/or LD50 (skin, rabbit) = 220 mg/kg
erythrocyte (RBC) count; Related to Chronic
resorbed implants per total number of LD50 (skin, guinea pig) = 230 碌g/kg
3
Data: death
implants); litter size (e.g. # fetuses per litter; LC50 (inhalation, rat) = 2900 mg/m
TCLo (inhalation, rabbit) = 200 ppm/6
measured before birth) LC50 (inhalation, rat) = 450 ppm/4 hours;
hours/female 6鈥?18 days after conception;
TCLo (inhalation, rat) = 25 ppm/6 hours/female Behavioral: ataxia; Nutritional and Gross
Reproductive: Maternal Effects: uterus,
6鈥?15 days after conception; Reproductive: Metabolic: weight loss or decreased weight
cervix, vagina; pre-implantation mortality (e.g.
Specific Developmental Abnormalities: gain
reduction in number of implants per female;
musculoskeletal system LC50 (inhalation, mouse) = 700 ppm/7 hours
total number of implants per corpora lutea)
TCLo (inhalation, rat) = 12 mg/kg/4 hours/female LDLo (subcutaneous, mouse) = 500 mg/kg
TCLo (inhalation, rabbit) = 100 ppm/6
1鈥?19 days after conception; Reproductive: OXALIC ACID:
hours/female 6鈥?18 days after conception;
Fertility鈥? post-implantation mortality (e.g. Standard Draize Test (Skin-Rabbit, adult) 500
Reproductive: Specific Developmental
dead and/or resorbed implants per total mg/24 hours Mild irritation effects
Abnormalities: cardiovascular (circulatory)
number of implants) Standard Irritation Test (Eye effects-Rabbit, adult)
3
system
TCLo (inhalation, rat) = 10 mg/m /24 hours/13 250 mg/24 hours Severe irritation effects
渭L/kg/9
weeks/intermittent; Endocrine: hypoglycemia; TDLo (skin, rabbit) = 4500 Standard Irritation Test (Eye effects-Rabbit, adult)
Blood: changes in erythrocyte (RBC) count; days/intermittent; Liver: changes in liver 100 mg/4 seconds: rns Severe irritation
Biochemical: Enzyme inhibition, induction, or weight; Blood: pigmented or nucleated red effects
change in blood or tissue levels blood cells; changes in erythrocyte (RBC) LD50 (Oral-Rat) 7500 mg/kg
transaminases count
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11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION (Continued)
TOXICITY DATA (continued):
OXALIC ACID (continued): OXALIC ACID (continued): OXALIC ACID (continued):
LD50 (Intraperitoneal-Mouse) 270 mg/kg LDLo (Subcutaneous-Frog, adult) 757 mg/kg TDLo (Oral-Mouse) 8400 mg/kg (male 7 days
LD50 (Unreported-Rat) 1400 mg/kg TDLo (Oral-Mouse) 8400 mg/kg: male 7 day(s) pre): Reproductive effects
LDLo (Oral-woman) 600 mg/kg: Gastrointestinal: pre-mating female 7 day(s) pre-mating: 21 TDLo (Oral-Rat) 175 gm/kg/70 days-continuous:
changes in structure or function of day(s) after conception: Reproductive: Endocrine: changes in thyroid weight;
esophagus, hypermotility, diarrhea, other Fertility: other measures of fertility, Effects on Musculoskeletal: other changes; Nutritional
changes Embryo or Fetus: fetotoxicity (except death, and Gross Metabolic: weight loss or
e.g., stunted fetus)
LDLo (Oral-Dog) 1 gm/kg decreased weight gain
LDLo (Subcutaneous-Cat, adult) 112 mg/kg
SUSPECTED CANCER AGENT: The components of this product are not found on the following lists: FEDERAL OSHA Z
LIST, NTP, IARC (Groups 1 or 2), and CAL/OSHA and therefore are neither considered to be nor suspected to be cancer-
causing agents by these agencies.
IRRITANCY OF PRODUCT: This product can be moderately to severely irritating to eyes, skin, and other contaminated
tissue.
SENSITIZATION TO THE PRODUCT: The components of this product are not known to be skin or respiratory sensitizers.
REPRODUCTIVE TOXICITY INFORMATION: Listed below is information concerning the effects of this product and its
components on the human reproductive system.
Mutagenicity: This product is not expected to cause mutagenic effects in humans.
Embryotoxcity: This product is not expected to cause embryotoxic effects in humans.
Teratogenicity: This product is not expected to cause teratogenic effects in humans.
Reproductive Toxicity: This product is not expected to cause adverse reproductive effects in humans. There are data on
the adverse effects on fertility observed in female mice in a continuous breeding study involving high levels of the 2-
Butoxyethanol component of this product. Testicular atrophy and seminiferous tubule degeneration has been observed in
rats and mice during studies of the 2-Butoxyethanol component of this product. Data also exist that demonstrate adverse
reproductive effects in both females and embryos, from studies involving high levels of Oxalic Acid in mice.
A mutagen is a chemical which causes permanent changes to genetic material (DNA) such that the changes will propagate
through generational lines. An embryotoxin is a chemical which causes damage to a developing embryo (i.e. within the first
eight weeks of pregnancy in humans), but the damage does not propagate across generational lines. A teratogen is a
chemical which causes damage to a developing fetus, but the damage does not propagate across generational lines. A
reproductive toxin is any substance which interferes in any way with the reproductive process.
BIOLOGICAL EXPOSURE INDICES: Currently, there are no Biological Exposure Indices (BEIs) determined for the
components of this product.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
ALL WORK PRACTICES MUST BE AIMED AT ELIMINATING ENVIRONMENTAL CONTAMINATION.
ENVIRONMENTAL STABILITY: The components of this product are relatively stable under ambient, environmental
conditions.
EFFECT OF MATERIAL ON PLANTS or ANIMALS: This product may be harmful or fatal to contaminated plant and animal
life (especially if large quantities are released).
EFFECT OF CHEMICAL ON AQUATIC LIFE: This solution is designed to be toxic to certain forms of marine life; High
concentrations of this solution may be detrimental to any aquatic environment. The following ecotoxicity data are available
for the components of this product.
2-BUTOXYETHANOL: OXALIC ACID (continued):
EC0 (bacteria, Pseudomonas putida) = 700 mg/L/16 hours EC0 (Microcystis aeruginosa algae) 8 hours = 80 mg/L
EC0 (algae, Microcystis aeruginosa) = 35 mg/L/8 days EC0 (Scenedesmus quadricauda green algae) 7 days = 790 mg/L
EC0 (green algae, Scenedesmus quadricauda) = 900 g/L/7 days EC0 (Entosiphon sulcatum protozoa) 72 hours = 222 mg/L
EC0 (protozoa, Entosiphon sulcatum) = 91 mg/L/72 hours Perturbation Level (Gammarus pulex) = 25 mg/L
EC0 (protozoa, Uronema parduczi Chatton-Lwoff) = 463 mg/L Perturbation Level (Vorticella campanula) = 50 mg/L
LC50 (brown shrimp, Crangon crangon) = 600鈥?1000 mg/L/48 hours Perturbation Level (Paramecium caudatum) = 50 mg/L
LC50 (brown shrimp, Crangon crangon) = 550鈥?950 mg/L/96 hours Perturbation Level (Tubifex tubifex) = 80 mg/L
LC50 (goldfish) = 1650 mg/L/24 hours Perturbation Level (Limnaea ovata) = 60 mg/L
LC50 (guppy, Poecilia reticulata) = 983 mg/L/7 days Perturbation Level (Sialis flavilatera) = 1,000 mg/L
Period of Survival (goldfish) 0.40鈥?0.5 hour = 1,000 ppm, pH: 2.6
OXALIC ACID:
Period of Survival (goldfish) 4 days = 200 ppm, pH: 5.3
EC0 (Pseudomonas putida) 16 hours = 1,550 mg/L
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
PREPARING WASTES FOR DISPOSAL: Waste disposal must be in accordance with appropriate Federal, State, and local
regulations. This product, if unaltered by use, may be disposed of by treatment at a permitted facility or as advised by your
local hazardous waste regulatory authority.
EPA WASTE NUMBER: Wastes of this product should be tested to see if they are wastes as defined under EPA criteria for
D002 listed wastes (Waste Characteristic-Corrosivity).
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14. TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION
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15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
ADDITIONAL U.S. REGULATIONS:
U.S. SARA REPORTING REQUIREMENTS: The components of this product are not subject to the reporting requirements
of Sections 302, 304, and 313 of Title III of the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act.
U.S. SARA THRESHOLD PLANNING QUANTITY: There are no specific Threshold Planning Quantities for any component
of this product. The default Federal MSDS submission and inventory requirement filing threshold of 10,000 lbs. (4,540 kg)
therefore applies, per 40 CFR 370.20.
U.S. CERCLA REPORTABLE QUANTITY (RQ): Not applicable.
U.S. TSCA INVENTORY STATUS: The components of this product are listed on the TSCA Inventory.
OTHER U.S. FEDERAL REGULATIONS: Not applicable.
U.S. STATE REGULATORY INFORMATION: Components of this product are covered under specific State regulations, as
denoted below:
Alaska - Designated Toxic and Hazardous Michigan - Critical Materials Register: No. Pennsylvania - Hazardous Substance List: 2-
Butoxyethanol, Oxalic Acid.
Substances: 2-Butoxyethanol, Oxalic Acid. Minnesota - List of Hazardous Substances: 2-
Butoxyethanol, Oxalic Acid. Rhode Island - Hazardous Substance List: 2-
California - Permissible Exposure Limits for
Butoxyethanol, Oxalic Acid.
Missouri - Employer Information/Toxic
Chemical Contaminants: 2-Butoxyethanol,
Texas - Hazardous Substance List: 2-
Oxalic Acid. Substance List: 2-Butoxyethanol, Oxalic
Butoxyethanol, Oxalic Acid.
Acid.
Florida - Substance List: 2-Butoxyethanol
West Virginia - Hazardous Substance List: 2-
New Jersey - Right to Know Hazardous
Illinois - Toxic Substance List: 2-
Butoxyethanol, Oxalic Acid.
Butoxyethanol, Oxalic Acid. Substance List: 2-Butoxyethanol, Oxalic
Wisconsin - Toxic and Hazardous
Acid.
Kansas - Section 302/313 List: None
Substances: 2-Butoxyethanol, Oxalic Acid.
North Dakota - List of Hazardous Chemicals,
Massachusetts - Substance List: 2-
Butoxyethanol. Reportable Quantities: No.
CALIFORNIA SAFE DRINKING WATER AND TOXIC ENFORCEMENT ACT (PROPOSITION 65): No component of this
product is on the California Proposition 65 lists.
LABELING (Precautionary Statements) ANSI LABELING (Z129.1): WARNING! CAUSES MODERATE TO SEVERE
IRRITATION TO SKIN, EYES, AND RESPIRATORY TRACT. MAY BE HARMFUL OR FATAL IF SWALLOWED. Avoid
contact with skin or eyes. Avoid breathing vapors or mists. Do not taste or swallow. Wash thoroughly after handling. Wear
gloves and goggles. Wear appropriate body protection and face-shield if operations will involve splashes or sprays. FIRST-
AID: In case of contact with skin or eyes, flush immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. If inhaled, remove to
fresh air. If ingested, do not induce vomiting. Get medical attention. IN CASE OF FIRE: Use water fog, dry chemical, CO2,
or "alcohol" foam. IN CASE OF SPILL: Absorb spill with sodium bicarbonate or other acid-neutralizing material and place in
suitable container. Consult Material Safety Data Sheet for additional information.
ADDITIONAL CANADIAN REGULATIONS:
CANADIAN DSL/NDSL INVENTORY STATUS: The components of this product are listed on the DSL Inventory.
OTHER CANADIAN REGULATIONS: Not applicable.
CANADIAN ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT (CEPA) PRIORITIES SUBSTANCES LISTS: The components of this
product are not on the CEPA Priority Substances Lists.
CANADIAN WHMIS SYMBOLS: Class D2B: Chronic Toxic Effects-skin and respiratory irritation.
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16. OTHER INFORMATION
PREPARED BY: CHEMICAL SAFETY ASSOCIATES, Inc.
9163 Chesapeake Drive, San Diego, CA 92123-1002
(858) 565 - 0302
DATE OF PRINTING: November 9, 2006
The information contained herein is based on data considered accurate. However, no warranty is expressed or implied regarding the accuracy of
these data or the results to be obtained from the use thereof. Star brite assumes no responsibility for injury to the vendee or third persons proximately
caused by the material if reasonable safety procedures are not adhered to as stipulated in the data sheet. Additionally, Star brite assumes no
responsibility for injury to vendee or third persons proximately caused by abnormal use of the material even if reasonable safety procedures are
followed. Furthermore, vendee assumes the risk in his use of the material.
DEFINITIONS OF TERMS
A large number of abbreviations and acronyms appear on a MSDS. Some of these which are commonly used include the following:
CAS #: This is the Chemical Abstract Service Number which uniquely identifies each constituent.
EXPOSURE LIMITS IN AIR: FLAMMABILITY LIMITS IN AIR:
Much of the information related to fire and explosion is derived from the
ACGIH - American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists, a
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). Flash Point - Minimum
professional association which establishes exposure limits. TLV -
temperature at which a liquid gives off sufficient vapors to form an ignitable
Threshold Limit Value - an airborne concentration of a substance which
mixture with air. Autoignition Temperature: The minimum temperature
represents conditions under which it is generally believed that nearly all
required to initiate combustion in air with no other source of ignition. LEL -
workers may be repeatedly exposed without adverse effect. The duration
the lowest percent of vapor in air, by volume, that will explode or ignite in the
must be considered, including the 8-hour Time Weighted Average (TWA),
presence of an ignition source. UEL - the highest percent of vapor in air, by
the 15-minute Short Term Exposure Limit, and the instantaneous Ceiling
volume, that will explode or ignite in the presence of an ignition source.
Level (C). Skin absorption effects must also be considered.
OSHA - U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION:
PEL - Permissible Exposure Limit - This exposure value means exactly the Possible health hazards as derived from human data, animal studies, or
same as a TLV, except that it is enforceable by OSHA. The OSHA from the results of studies with similar compounds are presented. Definitions
Permissible Exposure Limits are based in the 1989 PELs and the June, of some terms used in this section are: LD50 - Lethal Dose (solids & liquids)
1993 Air Contaminants Rule (Federal Register: 58: 35338-35351 and 58: which kills 50% of the exposed animals; LC50 - Lethal Concentration (gases)
40191). Both the current PELs and the vacated PELs are indicated. The which kills 50% of the exposed animals; ppm concentration expressed in
phrase, 鈥淰acated 1989 PEL,鈥? is placed next to the PEL which was vacated 3
parts of material per million parts of air or water; mg/m concentration
by Court Order. IDLH - Immediately Dangerous to Life and Health - This
expressed in weight of substance per volume of air; mg/kg quantity of
level represents a concentration from which one can escape within 30-
material, by weight, administered to a test subject, based on their body
minutes without suffering escape-preventing or permanent injury. The DFG - weight in kg. Data from several sources are used to evaluate the cancer-
MAK is the Republic of Germany鈥檚 Maximum Exposure Level, similar to the causing potential of the material. The sources are: IARC - the International
U.S. PEL. NIOSH is the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Agency for Research on Cancer; NTP - the National Toxicology Program,
Health, which is the research arm of the U.S. Occupational Safety and RTECS - the Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances, OSHA and
Health Administration (OSHA). NIOSH issues exposure guidelines called CAL/OSHA. IARC and NTP rate chemicals on a scale of decreasing
Recommended Exposure Levels (RELs). When no exposure guidelines are potential to cause human cancer with rankings from 1 to 4. Subrankings
established, an entry of NE is made for reference. (2A, 2B, etc.) are also used. Other measures of toxicity include TDLo, the
lowest dose to cause a symptom and TCLo the lowest concentration to
HAZARD RATINGS:
cause a symptom; TDo, LDLo, and LDo, or TC, TCo, LCLo, and LCo, the
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM: Health Hazard: 0
lowest dose (or concentration) to cause lethal or toxic effects. BEI -
(minimal acute or chronic exposure hazard); 1 (slight acute or chronic
Biological Exposure Indices, represent the levels of determinants which are
exposure hazard); 2 (moderate acute or significant chronic exposure
most likely to be observed in specimens collected from a healthy worker
hazard); 3 (severe acute exposure hazard; onetime overexposure can result
who has been exposed to chemicals to the same extent as a worker with
in permanent injury and may be fatal); 4 (extreme acute exposure hazard;
inhalation exposure to the TLV. Ecological Information: EC is the effect
onetime overexposure can be fatal). Flammability Hazard: 0 (minimal
concentration in water.
hazard); 1 (materials that require substantial pre-heating before burning); 2
(combustible liquid or solids; liquids with a flash point of 38-93掳C [100- REGULATORY INFORMATION:
200掳F]); 3 (Class IB and IC flammable liquids with flash points below 38掳C This section explains the impact of various laws and regulations on the
[100掳F]); 4 (Class IA flammable liquids with flash points below 23掳C [73掳F] material. EPA is the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. WHMIS is the
Canadian Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System. DOT and
and boiling points below 38掳C [100掳F]. Reactivity Hazard: 0 (normally
stable); 1 (material that can become unstable at elevated temperatures or TC are the U.S. Department of Transportation and the Transport Canada,
which can react slightly with water); 2 (materials that are unstable but do not respectively. Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act (SARA); the
detonate or which can react violently with water); 3 (materials that can Canadian Domestic/Non-Domestic Substances List (DSL/NDSL); the U.S.
detonate when initiated or which can react explosively with water); 4 Toxic Substance Control Act (TSCA); Marine Pollutant status according to
(materials that can detonate at normal temperatures or pressures). the DOT; the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation,
NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION: Health Hazard: 0 and Liability Act (CERCLA or Superfund); and various state regulations.
(material that on exposure under fire conditions would offer no hazard
beyond that of ordinary combustible materials); 1 (materials that on
exposure under fire conditions could cause irritation or minor residual injury);
2 (materials that on intense or continued exposure under fire conditions
could cause temporary incapacitation or possible residual injury); 3
(materials that can on short exposure could cause serious temporary or
residual injury); 4 (materials that under very short exposure causes death or
major residual injury). Flammability Hazard and Reactivity Hazard: Refer to
definitions for 鈥淗azardous Materials Identification System鈥?.
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