MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Prepared to U.S. OSHA, CMA, ANSI, Canadian WHMIS Standards and European Union Directives
PART I What is the material and what do I need to know in an emergency?
1. PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
TRADE NAME (AS LABELED): STARBRITE TEAK BRIGHTENER
PRODUCT #: 81516, 81532, 81500N
SYNONYMS: Not Applicable
CHEMICAL NAME/CLASS: Oxalic Acid Solution
PRODUCT USE: Teak Care
MANUFACTURER'S NAME: STAR BRITE
U.S. ADDRESS: 4041 S.W. 47 Avenue
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33314
U.S. EMERGENCY PHONE: Chemtrec
(800) 424-9300 or (703) 527-3887
U.S. INFORMATION PHONE: (954) 587-6280
INTERNATIONAL ADDRESS:
INTERNATIONAL EMERGENCY PHONE:
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS PHONE:
DATE OF PREPARATION: June 3, 2004
DATE OF REVISION: July 25, 2006
2. COMPOSITION and INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
EU LABELING AND CLASSIFICATION: This product meets the definition of the hazard class of Harmful and Irritant, as
defined by the European Economic Community Guidelines.
EU CLASSIFICATION: [Xn] Harmful. [Xi]: Irritant.
EU RISK PHRASES: [R: 20/21/22]: Harmful by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed. [R: 36/38]: Irritating to eyes and skin.
EU SAFETY PHRASES: [S: 2-]: Keep out of the reach of children. (This safety phrase can be omitted from the label when the substance
or preparation is sold for industrial use only). [S: 24/25]: Avoid contact with skin and eyes. [S: 36/37]: Wear suitable protective
clothing, gloves and eye/face protection. [S: 46]: If swallowed, seek medical advice immediately and show this container or label.
CHEMICAL NAME CAS # EINECS # % w/v EU CLASSIFICATION FOR COMPONENTS
Ethylene Glycol n-Butyl Ether 111-76-2 203-905-0 2-6% HAZARD CLASSIFICATION: Xn (Harmful); Xi (Irritant)
RISK PHRASES: R: 20/21/22; R: 36/38
(2-Butoxyethanol)
144-62-7
Oxalic Acid 205-634-3 4-10% HAZARD CLASSIFICATION: Xn (Harmful)
RISK PHRASES: R: 21/22
Water and other trace compounds. Each of the other components is present in Balance HAZARD CLASSIFICATION: Not Applicable
less than 1 percent concentration (0.1% concentration for potential RISK PHRASES: Not Applicable
carcinogens, reproductive toxins, respiratory tract sensitizers, and mutagens).
See Section 15 for full EU classification information of product and components.
NOTE: ALL Canadian 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. The MSDS is also
prepared to include all European Union required information under EU Directives.
3. HAZARD IDENTIFICATION
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW: Product Description: This product is a clear liquid with a sweet, pleasant odor. Health
Hazards: 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. Flammability Hazards: This solution is not flammable. If involved in a fire, this
product will produce of oxides of carbon and formic acid. Reactivity Hazards: This product is not reactive. Environmental
Hazards: This material may be harmful or fatal to contaminated plant, animal, and aquatic life. Emergency
Recommendations: 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 described on the following
page.
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3. HAZARD IDENTIFICATION (Continued)
INHALATION: Inhalation of vapors, mists, or sprays of this product can
HAZARDOUS MATERIAL IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM
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
(BLUE) 2
breathing difficulty. The Oxalic Acid component of this component is HEALTH HAZARD
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-
FLAMMABILITY HAZARD (RED) 0
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.
PHYSICAL HAZARD (ORANGE) 0
CONTACT WITH SKIN or EYES: Skin contact can cause moderate to
severe irritation, depending on the duration and concentration of
exposure. Symptoms of such overexposure may result in redness and
pain. Repeated contact with this product may produce delayed pain in
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
the area of 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 EYES HANDS BODY
RESPIRATORY
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 may result in tissue SEE SECTION 8 SEE SECTION 8
damage and blindness.
SKIN ABSORPTION: The 2-Butoxyethanol component of this product
For Routine Industrial Use and Handling Applications
can be absorbed via intact skin. Symptoms of exposure via this route
may include adverse central nervous system effects and other
See Section 16 for Definition of Ratings
symptoms as 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, 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 twitching in muscles or cramps. Severe ingestion exposures may
result in bloody vomiting, weak and irregular heartbeat, drop in blood pressure, signs of heart failure, shock, convulsions,
kidney damage or renal failure, coma and may possibly be fatal.
INJECTION: Injection of this product (as may occur if skin is punctured by a contaminated object) can result in pain,
redness, and local swelling.
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.
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4. FIRST-AID MEASURES (Continued)
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.
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: Not applicable.
AUTOIGNITION TEMPERATURE: Not applicable.
NFPA RATING
FLAMMABLE LIMITS (in air by volume, %):
FLAMMABILITY
Lower (LEL): Not applicable.
Upper (UEL): Not applicable.
FIRE EXTINGUISHING MATERIALS:
0
Water Spray: YES Carbon Dioxide: YES
Foam: YES Dry Chemical: YES
2 0
HEALTH INSTABILITY
Halon: YES Other: Any "ABC" Class.
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.
See Section 16 for
Explosion Sensitivity to Static Discharge: Not sensitive.
Definition of Ratings
SPECIAL FIRE-FIGHTING PROCEDURES: Incipient fire responders should
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 U.S. Federal, State, and local hazardous waste disposal
regulations and those of Canada and its Provinces and EU Member States (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.
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7. HANDLING and STORAGE (Continued)
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.
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 U.S. Federal, State, or local procedures, and those of
Canada and its Provinces and those of EU Member States.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS - PERSONAL PROTECTION
VENTILATION AND ENGINEERING CONTROLS: Use with adequate ventilation to ensure exposure levels are maintained
below the limits below, if applicable. Ensure eyewash/safety shower stations are available near areas where this product is
used.
EXPOSURE LIMITS/GUIDELINES:
CHEMICAL CAS # EXPOSURE LIMITS IN AIR
NAME
ACGIH-TLVs OSHA-PELs NIOSH-RELs NIOSH AIHA WEELs OTHER
TWA STEL TWA STEL TWA STEL IDLH TWA STEL
3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
mg/m mg/m mg/m mg/m mg/m mg/m mg/m mg/m mg/m mg/m
Ethylene Glycol 111-76-2 97 NE 240 NE 24 NE 700 NE NE DFG MAKs:
n-Butyl Ether (skin) (skin) (ppm) TWA = 98 (skin)
PEAK = 4鈥AK
(2- 125
15 min., average
Butoxyethanol) (Vacated
value, 1-hr
1989
interval
PEL)
DFG MAK
Pregnancy Risk
Classification: C
Carcinogen: EPA-
C, EPA-CBD,
TLV-A3
Oxalic Acid 144-62-7 1 2 1 2 1 2 500 NE NE NE
Water and other trace None of the other constituents in this mixture contribute significantly to the hazards associated with this component.
compounds. Each of the other All pertinent hazard information has been provided in this Material Safety Data Sheet, per the requirements of the
components is present in less U.S. Federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200), U.S. State equivalent
than 1 percent concentration Standards, Canadian Workplace Hazardous Materials Identification System Standards (CPR 4) and European Union
(0.1% concentration for Standards (Commission Directive 93/112/EEC).
potential carcinogens,
reproductive toxins, respiratory
tract sensitizers, and
mutagens).
NE = Not Established. See Section 16 for Definitions of Terms Used.
INTERNATIONAL OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS: In addition to the exposure limit values cited above, other
exposure limits have been established by various countries for the components of this mixture, as provided below (no listing
for a component indicates no values are available):
2-BUTOXYETHANOL: 2-BUTOXYETHANOL (continued):
3 3 3
Australia: TWA = 25 ppm (120 mg/m ), Skin, JAN 1993 Sweden: NGV = 10 ppm (50 mg/m ), KTV 20 ppm (100 mg/m ), Skin, JAN
3
Austria: MAK = 20 ppm (100 mg/m ), Skin, JAN 1999 1999
3 3
Belgium: TWA = 25 ppm (121 mg/m ), Skin, JAN 1993 Switzerland: MAK-W = 20 ppm (100 mg/m ), KZG-W = 40 ppm (200
3 3
Denmark: TWA = 25 ppm (120 mg/m ), Skin, JAN 1999 mg/m ), Skin, JAN 1999
3 3 3
Finland: TWA = 25 ppm (120 mg/m ), STEL 75 ppm (350 mg/m ), Skin, Turkey: TWA = 50 ppm (240 mg/m ), JAN 1993
3
JAN 1999 United Kingdom: TWA = 25 ppm (123 mg/m ), Skin, SEP 2000
3
France: VME = 25 ppm (120 mg/m ), Skin, JAN 1999 In Argentina, Bulgaria, Colombia, Jordan, Korea, New Zealand, Singapore,
3
Germany: MAK = 20 ppm (100 mg/m ), Skin, JAN 1999 Vietnam, New Zealand, Singapore, Vietnam check ACGIH TLV
3 3
Hungary: TWA = 100 mg/m , STEL 200 mg/m , Skin, JAN 1993 OXALIC ACID:
3 3
The Netherlands: MAC-TGG = 20 ppm (100 mg/m ), STEL = 40 ppm, Skin, ARAB Republic of Egypt: TWA = 1 mg/m , JAN 1993
3 3
JAN 1999 Australia: TWA = 1 mg/m3 , STEL = 2 mg/m , JAN 1993
3 3
Norway: TWA = 20 ppm (100 mg/m ), JAN1 999 Denmark: TWA = 1 mg/m , JAN 1999
3 3 3
The Philippines: TWA = 50 ppm (240 mg/m ), Skin, JAN 1993 Finland: TWA = 1 mg/m , STEL = 3 mg/m , JAN1999
3 3 3
Poland: MAC(TWA) = 100 mg/m , MAC(STEL) 360 mg/m , JAN 1999 France: VME = 1 mg/m , JAN 1999
3 3
Russia: STEL = 5 mg/m , JAN 1993 Norway: TWA = 0.01 mg(Ag)/m , JAN 1999
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8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS - PERSONAL PROTECTION (Continued)
INTERNATIONAL OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS (continued):
OXALIC ACID (continued): OXALIC ACID (continued):
3 3
The Philippines: TWA = 1 mg/m , JAN 1993 Switzerland: MAK-W = 1 mg/m , JAN 1999
3 3 3 3
Poland: MAC(TWA) = 1 mg/m , MAC(STEL) = 2 mg/m , JAN 1999 United Kingdom: TWA = 1 mg/m , STEL = 0.2 mg/m , SEP 2000
3 3
Sweden: NGV = 1 mg/m , KTV = 2 mg/m , JAN 1999 In Argentina, Bulgaria, Colombia, Jordan, Korea, New Zealand,
Singapore, Vietnam check ACGIH TLV
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: Maintain airborne contaminant concentrations below exposure limits listed above, if
applicable. If respiratory protection is needed, use only protection authorized in the U.S. Federal OSHA Standard (29 CFR
1910.134), applicable U.S. State regulations, the Canadian CSA Standard Z94.4-93, the European Standard EN149, or
Standards of EU member states. Oxygen levels below 19.5% are considered IDLH by OSHA. In such atmospheres, use of
a full-facepiece pressure/demand SCBA or a full facepiece, supplied air respirator with auxiliary self-contained air supply is
required under OSHAs Respiratory Protection Standard (1910.134-1998). The following are NIOSH respiratory protection
equipment guidelines for the components of this product.
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. If necessary, refer to U.S. OSHA 29 CFR 1910.133, Canadian Standards, or the European Standard EN166.
HAND PROTECTION: Wear Nitrile rubber, Polyethylene, Viton 鈩? gloves (resistance to breakthrough longer than 8 hours
when tested against a similar petroleum substance) for routine industrial use. Natural rubber and butyl rubber gloves are
not recommended. Resistance of specific materials can vary from product to product. Evaluate resistance under
conditions of use and maintain clothing carefully. Use triple gloves for spill response, as stated in Section 6 (Accidental
Release Measures) of this MSDS. If necessary, refer to U.S. OSHA 29 CFR 1910.138, appropriate Standards of Canada,
or appropriate Standards of the European Union.
BODY PROTECTION: If operations will generate splashes or sprays, use body protection appropriate for task (e.g.,
coveralls or apron). If necessary, refer to appropriate Standards of Canada or the European Union. If a hazard of injury to
the feet exists due to falling objects, rolling objects, where objects may pierce the soles of the feet or where employee鈥檚 feet
may be exposed to electrical hazards, use foot protection, as described in U.S. OSHA 29 CFR 1910.136.
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):
Skin Irritancy (rabbit) = 500 mg/open; mild TCLo (inhalation, rat) = 432 ppm/7 hours/30 TDLo (oral, woman) = 600 mg/kg
TDLo (oral, woman) = 7813 渭L/kg; Behavioral:
Eye Irritancy (rabbit) = 100 mg; severe days/intermittent; Kidney, Urethra, Bladder:
Eye Irritancy (rabbit) = 100 mg/24 hours; hematuria; Blood: other changes; Related to coma; Vascular: BP lowering not characterized
moderate Chronic Data: death in autonomic section; Nutritional and Gross
Mutation in Microorganisms (bacteria, Salmonella TCLo (inhalation, rat) = 245 ppm/6 hours/9 Metabolic: metabolic acidosis
typhimurium) = 19 渭mol/plate days/intermittent; Liver: changes in liver weight; TCLo (inhalation, human) = 195 ppm/8 hours;
Blood: pigmented or nucleated red blood cells;
TDLo (oral, rat) = 139 gm/kg/90 days/continuous; Gastrointestinal tract
Blood: changes in erythrocyte (RBC) count
Liver: changes in liver weight; Kidney, Urethra, TCLo (inhalation, human) = 100 ppm; Nose, Eye,
TDLo (oral, mouse) = 5180 mg/kg/2
Bladder: changes in bladder weight; Nutritional Central nervous system
weeks/continuous; Endocrine: changes in
and Gross Metabolic: weight loss or decreased LD50 (oral, rat) = 470 mg/kg
thymus weight
weight gain LD50 (oral, mouse) = 1230 mg/kg; Behavioral:
3
TDLo (oral, mouse) = 7 gm/kg/female 8鈥?14 days
TDLo (oral, rat) = 9324 mg/m /21 altered sleep time (including change in righting
after conception; Reproductive: Fertility: post-
days/continuous; Behavioral: fluid intake; reflex), somnolence (general depressed
implantation mortality (e.g. dead and/or
Nutritional and Gross Metabolic: weight loss or activity); Skin and Appendages: hair
resorbed implants per total number of implants)
decreased weight gain LD50 (oral, rabbit) = 300 mg/kg
TDLo (oral, mouse) = 9440 mg/kg/female 6鈥?13
TDLo (oral, rat) = 1500 mg/kg/12 LD50 (oral, guinea pig) = 1200 mg/kg; Behavioral:
days after conception; Reproductive: Fertility:
days/intermittent; Blood: pigmented or general anesthetic; Gastrointestinal: other
litter size (e.g. # fetuses per litter; measured
nucleated red blood cells, changes in changes; Kidney, Urethra, Bladder: other
before birth)
erythrocyte (RBC) count changes
TCLo (inhalation, mouse) = 396 ppm/7 hours/30
TDLo (oral, rat) = 13290 mg/kg/6 LD50 (intraperitoneal, rat) = 220 mg/kg
days/intermittent; Liver: changes in liver weight;
weeks/intermittent; Liver: changes in liver LD50 (intraperitoneal, mouse) = 536 mg/kg
Kidney, Urethra, Bladder: hematuria; Blood:
weight; Blood: changes in erythrocyte (RBC) LD50 (intravenous, rat) = 340 mg/kg
other changes
count; Biochemical: Enzyme inhibition, LD50 (intravenous, rat) = 307 mg/kg
TCLo (inhalation, mouse) = 401 ppm/7 hours/90
induction, or change in blood or tissue levels LD50 (intravenous, mouse) = 1130 mg/kg
days/intermittent; Liver: changes in liver weight;
phosphatases LD50 (intravenous, rabbit) = 252 mg/kg
Kidney, Urethra, Bladder: hematuria; Blood:
TDLo (oral, rat) = 6279 mg/kg/male 13 weeks LD50 (unreported, mouse) = 1050 mg/kg;
other changes
pre-mating; Reproductive: Paternal Effects: Behavioral: somnolence (general depressed
TCLo (inhalation, dog) = 415 ppm/7 hours/12
spermatogenesis (incl. genetic material, sperm activity), excitement; Lungs, Thorax, or
weeks/intermittent; Blood: microcytosis with or
morphology, motility, and count) Respiration: other changes
without anemia; Kidney, Urethra, Bladder: other
TCLo (oral, rat) = 9440 mg/kg/female 7鈥?14 days LD50 (skin, rabbit) = 220 mg/kg
changes in urine composition
after conception; Reproductive: Fertility: post- LD50 (skin, guinea pig) = 230 碌g/kg
3
TCLo (inhalation, dog) = 385 ppm/7 hours/28
implantation mortality (e.g. dead and/or LC50 (inhalation, rat) = 2900 mg/m
days/intermittent; Blood: other changes
resorbed implants per total number of implants) LC50 (inhalation, rat) = 450 ppm/4 hours;
erythrocyte (RBC) count; Related to Chronic
TCLo (inhalation, rat) = 200 ppm/6 hours/female Behavioral: ataxia; Nutritional and Gross
Data: death
6鈥?15 days after conception; Reproductive: Metabolic: weight loss or decreased weight
TCLo (inhalation, rabbit) = 200 ppm/6
Maternal Effects: uterus, cervix, vagina; post- gain
hours/female 6鈥?18 days after conception;
implantation mortality (e.g. dead and/or LC50 (inhalation, mouse) = 700 ppm/7 hours
Reproductive: Maternal Effects: uterus, cervix,
resorbed implants per total number of LDLo (subcutaneous, mouse) = 500 mg/kg
vagina; pre-implantation mortality (e.g.
implants); litter size (e.g. # fetuses per litter; OXALIC ACID:
reduction in number of implants per female;
measured before birth) Standard Draize Test (Skin-Rabbit, adult) 500
total number of implants per corpora lutea)
TCLo (inhalation, rat) = 25 ppm/6 hours/female mg/24 hours Mild irritation effects
TCLo (inhalation, rabbit) = 100 ppm/6
6鈥?15 days after conception; Reproductive: Standard Irritation Test (Eye effects-Rabbit, adult)
hours/female 6鈥?18 days after conception;
Specific Developmental Abnormalities: 250 mg/24 hours Severe irritation effects
Reproductive: Specific Developmental
musculoskeletal system Standard Irritation Test (Eye effects-Rabbit, adult)
Abnormalities: cardiovascular (circulatory)
TCLo (inhalation, rat) = 12 mg/kg/4 hours/female 100 mg/4 seconds: rns Severe irritation effects
system
1鈥?19 days after conception; Reproductive: LD50 (Oral-Rat) 7500 mg/kg
TCLo (inhalation, guinea pig) = 376 ppm/7
Fertility鈥? post-implantation mortality (e.g. dead LD50 (Intraperitoneal-Mouse) 270 mg/kg
hours/30 days/intermittent; Lungs, Thorax, or
and/or resorbed implants per total number of LD50 (Unreported-Rat) 1400 mg/kg
Respiration: chronic pulmonary edema; Kidney,
implants) LDLo (Oral-woman) 600 mg/kg: Gastrointestinal:
3
Urethra, Bladder: changes in bladder weight;
TCLo (inhalation, rat) = 10 mg/m /24 hours/13 changes in structure or function of esophagus,
Nutritional and Gross Metabolic: weight loss or
weeks/intermittent; Endocrine: hypoglycemia; hypermotility, diarrhea, other changes
decreased weight gain
Blood: changes in erythrocyte (RBC) count; LDLo (Oral-Dog) 1 gm/kg
渭L/kg/9
Biochemical: Enzyme inhibition, induction, or TDLo (skin, rabbit) = 4500 LDLo (Subcutaneous-Cat, adult) 112 mg/kg
change in blood or tissue levels transaminases days/intermittent; Liver: changes in liver weight; LDLo (Subcutaneous-Frog, adult) 757 mg/kg
3
TCLo (inhalation, rat) = 1540 mg/m /7 hours/5 Blood: pigmented or nucleated red blood cells;
weeks/intermittent; Blood: changes in changes in erythrocyte (RBC) count
erythrocyte (RBC) count
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11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION (Continued)
TOXICITY DATA (continued):
OXALIC ACID (continued): OXALIC ACID (continued): OXALIC ACID (continued):
TDLo (Oral-Mouse) 8400 mg/kg: male 7 day(s) TDLo (Oral-Mouse) 8400 mg/kg (male 7 days TDLo (Oral-Rat) 175 gm/kg/70 days-continuous:
pre-mating female 7 day(s) pre-mating: 21 pre): Reproductive effects Endocrine: changes in thyroid weight;
day(s) after conception: Reproductive: Fertility: Musculoskeletal: other changes; Nutritional and
other measures of fertility, Effects on Embryo or Gross Metabolic: weight loss or decreased
Fetus: fetotoxicity (except death, e.g., stunted weight gain
fetus)
SUSPECTED CANCER AGENT: The components of this product are listed as follows by agencies tracking the carcinogenic
potential of chemical compounds, as follows:
2-BUTOXYETHANOL: EPA-C (Possible Human Carcinogen); EPA-CBD (Cannot Be Determined); TLV-A3 (Confirmed Animal Carcinogen)
The remaining 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: The components of this product are not reported to cause mutagenic effects in humans.
Embryotoxcity: The components of this product are not reported to cause embryotoxic effects in humans.
Teratogenicity: The components of this product are not reported to cause teratogenic effects in humans.
Reproductive Toxicity: The components of this product are not reported 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
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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).
14. TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION
Call for information
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.
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 CLASSIFICATION and SYMBOLS: Class D2B: Chronic Toxic Effects-skin and respiratory
irritation.
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15. REGULATORY INFORMATION (Continued)
EUROPEAN UNION INFORMATION FOR PRODUCT (continued):
EU LABELING AND CLASSIFICATION: This product meets the following definitions, per the European Union Council Directives.
EU CLASSIFICATION: [Xn] Harmful. [Xi]: Irritant.
EU RISK PHRASES: [R: 20/21/22]: Harmful by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed. [R: 36/38]: Irritating to eyes and skin.
EU SAFETY PHRASES: [S: 1/2-]: Keep out of the reach of children. (This safety phrase can be omitted from the label when the
substance or preparation is sold for industrial use only). [S: 24/25]: Avoid contact with skin and eyes. [S: 36/37]: Wear suitable
protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection. [S: 46]: If swallowed, seek medical advice immediately and show this container or
label.
EUROPEAN UNION ANNEX II HAZARD SYMBOL:
EUROPEAN UNION INFORMATION FOR CONSTITUENTS: The following information is available for primary components
of this product.
2-Butoxyethanol:
EU EINECS/ELINCS NUMBER: 203-905-0
EU CLASSIFICATION: [Xn] Harmful; [Xi]: Irritant
EU RISK PHRASES: [R: 20/21/22]: Harmful by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed. [R: 36/38]: Irritating to eyes and skin.
EU SAFETY PHRASES: [S: 2-]: Keep out of the reach of children. (This safety phrase can be omitted from the label when the substance
or preparation is sold for industrial use only). [S: 24/25]: Avoid contact with skin and eyes. [S: 36/37]: Wear suitable protective
clothing, gloves and eye/face protection. [S: 46]: If swallowed, seek medical advice immediately and show this container or label.
Oxalic Acid:
EU EINECS/ELINCS NUMBER: 205-634-3
EU CLASSIFICATION: [Xn] Harmful;
EU RISK PHRASES: [R: 21/22]: Harmful in contact with skin and if swallowed.
EU SAFETY PHRASES: [S: 2-]: Keep out of the reach of children. (This safety phrase can be omitted from the label when the substance
or preparation is sold for industrial use only). [S: 24/25]: Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
16. OTHER INFORMATION
PREPARED BY: CHEMICAL SAFETY ASSOCIATES, Inc.
Po Box 36519, La Mesa, CA 91944-3519
(619) 670-0609
DATE OF PRINTING: January 16, 2007
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 that uniquely EXPOSURE LIMITS IN AIR (continued):
identifies each constituent. PEL-Permissible Exposure Limit: OSHA鈥檚 Permissible Exposure Limits.
This exposure value means exactly the same as a TLV, except that it is
EXPOSURE LIMITS IN AIR:
enforceable by OSHA. The OSHA Permissible Exposure Limits are based
CEILING LEVEL: The concentration that shall not be exceeded during any
in the 1989 PELs and the June, 1993 Air Contaminants Rule (Federal
part of the working exposure.
Register: 58: 35338-35351 and 58: 40191). Both the current PELs and the
LOQ: Limit of Quantitation.
vacated PELs are indicated. The phrase, 鈥淰acated 1989 PEL,鈥? is placed
MAK: Federal Republic of Germany Maximum Concentration Values in the
next to the PEL that was vacated by Court Order.
workplace.
SKIN: Used when a there is a danger of cutaneous absorption.
NE: Not Established. When no exposure guidelines are established, an
STEL-Short Term Exposure Limit: Short Term Exposure Limit, usually a
entry of NE is made for reference.
15-minute time-weighted average (TWA) exposure that should not be
NIC: Notice of Intended Change.
exceeded at any time during a workday, even if the 8-hr TWA is within the
NIOSH CEILING: The exposure that shall not be exceeded during any part
TLV-TWA, PEL-TWA or REL-TWA.
of the workday. If instantaneous monitoring is not feasible, the ceiling shall
TLV-Threshold Limit Value: An airborne concentration of a substance that
be assumed as a 15-minute TWA exposure (unless otherwise specified) that
represents conditions under which it is generally believed that nearly all
shall not be exceeded at any time during a workday.
workers may be repeatedly exposed without adverse effect. The duration
NIOSH RELs: NIOSH鈥檚 Recommended Exposure Limits.
must be considered, including the 8-hour.
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DEFINITIONS OF TERMS (Continued)
EXPOSURE LIMITS IN AIR (continued): HAZARDOUS MATERIALS IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM HAZARD
TWA-Time Weighted Average: Time Weighted Average exposure RATINGS (continued):
concentration for a conventional 8-hr (TLV, PEL) or up to a 10-hr (REL) FLAMMABILITY HAZARD (continued):
workday and a 40-hr workweek. 4 (Severe Hazard-Materials that will rapidly or completely vaporize at
IDLH-Immediately Dangerous to Life and Health: This level represents a atmospheric pressure and normal ambient temperature or that are readily
concentration from which one can escape within 30-minutes without dispersed in air, and which will burn readily, including: Flammable gases;
suffering escape-preventing or permanent injury. Flammable cryogenic materials; Any liquid or gaseous material that is liquid
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM HAZARD while under pressure and has a flash point below 22.8掳C [73掳F] and a boiling
RATINGS: This rating system was developed by the National Paint and point below 37.8掳C [100掳F] [e.g. OSHA Class IA; Material that ignite
Coating Association and has been adopted by industry to identify the degree spontaneously when exposed to air at a temperature of 54.4掳C [130掳F] or
of chemical hazards. below [e.g. pyrophoric]).
HEALTH HAZARD: PHYSICAL HAZARD:
0 (Minimal Hazard: No significant health risk, irritation of skin or eyes not 0 (Water Reactivity: Materials that do not react with water. Organic
anticipated. Skin Irritation: Essentially non-irritating. PII or Draize = 鈥?0鈥?. Peroxides: Materials that are normally stable, even under fire conditions and
Eye Irritation: Essentially non-irritating, or minimal effects which clear in < 24 will not react with water. Explosives: Substances that are Non-Explosive.
hours [e.g. mechanical irritation]. Draize = 鈥?0鈥?. Oral Toxicity LD50 Rat: < Unstable Compressed Gases: No Rating. Pyrophorics: No Rating.
5000 mg/kg. Dermal Toxicity LD50Rat or Rabbit: < 2000 mg/kg. Inhalation Oxidizers: No 鈥?0鈥? rating allowed. Unstable Reactives: Substances that will
Toxicity 4-hrs LC50 Rat: < 20 mg/L.); 1 (Slight Hazard: Minor reversible Injury not polymerize, decompose, condense or self-react.); 1 (Water Reactivity:
may occur; slightly or mildly irritating. Skin Irritation: Slightly or mildly Materials that change or decompose upon exposure to moisture. Organic
irritating. Eye Irritation: Slightly or mildly irritating. Oral Toxicity LD50 Rat: > Peroxides: Materials that are normally stable, but can become unstable at
500-5000 mg/kg. Dermal Toxicity LD50Rat or Rabbit: > 1000-2000 mg/kg. high temperatures and pressures. These materials may react with water, but
Inhalation Toxicity LC50 4-hrs Rat: > 2-20 mg/L); 2 (Moderate Hazard: will not release energy. Explosives: Division 1.5 & 1.6 substances that are
Temporary or transitory injury may occur. Skin Irritation: Moderately very insensitive explosives or that do not have a mass explosion hazard.
irritating; primary irritant; sensitizer. PII or Draize > 0, < 5. Eye Irritation: Compressed Gases: Pressure below OSHA definition. Pyrophorics: No
Moderately to severely irritating and/or corrosive; reversible corneal opacity; Rating. Oxidizers: Packaging Group III; Solids: any material that in either
corneal involvement or irritation clearing in 8-21 days. Draize > 0, < 25. Oral concentration tested, exhibits a mean burning time less than or equal to the
Toxicity LD50 Rat: > 50-500 mg/kg. Dermal Toxicity LD50Rat or Rabbit: > mean burning time of a 3:7 potassium bromate/cellulose mixture and the
200-1000 mg/kg. Inhalation Toxicity LC50 4-hrs Rat: > 0.5-2 mg/L.); 3 criteria for Packing Group I and II are not met. Liquids: any material that
(Serious Hazard: Major injury likely unless prompt action is taken and exhibits a mean pressure rise time less than or equal to the pressure rise
medical treatment is given; high level of toxicity; corrosive. Skin Irritation: time of a 1:1 nitric acid (65%)/cellulose mixture and the criteria for Packing
Severely irritating and/or corrosive; may destroy dermal tissue, cause skin Group I and II are not met. Unstable Reactives: Substances that may
burns, dermal necrosis. PII or Draize > 5-8 with destruction of tissue. Eye decompose, condense or self-react, but only under conditions of high
Irritation: Corrosive, irreversible destruction of ocular tissue; corneal temperature and/or pressure and have little or no potential to cause
involvement or irritation persisting for more than 21 days. Draize > 80 with significant heat generation or explosive hazard. Substances that readily
effects irreversible in 21 days. Oral Toxicity LD50 Rat: > 1-50 mg/kg. Dermal undergo hazardous polymerization in the absence of inhibitors.); 2 (Water
Toxicity LD50Rat or Rabbit: > 20-200 mg/kg. Inhalation Toxicity LC50 4-hrs Reactivity: Materials that may react violently with water. Organic Peroxides:
Materials that, in themselves, are normally unstable and will readily undergo
Rat: > 0.05-0.5 mg/L.); 4 (Severe Hazard: Life-threatening; major or
violent chemical change, but will not detonate. These materials may also
permanent damage may result from single or repeated exposure. Skin
react violently with water. Explosives: Division 1.4 鈥? Explosive substances
Irritation: Not appropriate. Do not rate as a 鈥?4鈥?, based on skin irritation alone.
where the explosive effect are largely confined to the package and no
Eye Irritation: Not appropriate. Do not rate as a 鈥?4鈥?, based on eye irritation
projection of fragments of appreciable size or range are expected. An
alone. Oral Toxicity LD50 Rat: < 1 mg/kg. Dermal Toxicity LD50Rat or
external fire must not cause virtually instantaneous explosion of almost the
Rabbit: < 20 mg/kg. Inhalation Toxicity LC50 4-hrs Rat: < 0.05 mg/L).
entire contents of the package. Compressed Gases: Pressurized and meet
FLAMMABILITY HAZARD:
0 (Minimal Hazard-Materials that will not burn in air when exposure to a OSHA definition but < 514.7 psi absolute at 21.1掳C (70掳F) [500 psig].
Pyrophorics: No Rating. Oxidizers: Packing Group II Solids: any material
temperature of 815.5掳C [1500掳F] for a period of 5 minutes.); 1 (Slight
that, either in concentration tested, exhibits a mean burning time of less than
Hazard-Materials that must be pre-heated before ignition can occur.
or equal to the mean burning time of a 2:3 potassium bromate/cellulose
Material require considerable pre-heating, under all ambient temperature
mixture and the criteria for Packing Group I are not met. Liquids: any
conditions before ignition and combustion can occur, Including: Materials
material that exhibits a mean pressure rise time less than or equal to the
that will burn in air when exposed to a temperature of 815.5掳C (1500掳F) for a
pressure rise of a 1:1 aqueous sodium chlorate solution (40%)/cellulose
period of 5 minutes or less; Liquids, solids and semisolids having a flash
mixture and the criteria for Packing Group I are not met. Unstable Reactives:
point at or above 93.3掳C [200掳F] (e.g. OSHA Class IIIB, or; Most ordinary
Substances that may polymerize, decompose, condense, or self-react at
combustible materials [e.g. wood, paper, etc.]; 2 (Moderate Hazard-
ambient temperature and/or pressure, but have a low potential for significant
Materials that must be moderately heated or exposed to relatively high
heat generation or explosion. Substances that readily form peroxides upon
ambient temperatures before ignition can occur. Materials in this degree
exposure to air or oxygen at room temperature); 3 (Water Reactivity:
would not, under normal conditions, form hazardous atmospheres in air, but
Materials that may form explosive reactions with water. Organic Peroxides:
under high ambient temperatures or moderate heating may release vapor in
Materials that are capable of detonation or explosive reaction, but require a
sufficient quantities to produce hazardous atmospheres in air, Including:
strong initiating source, or must be heated under confinement before
Liquids having a flash-point at or above 37.8掳C [100掳F]; Solid materials in
initiation; or materials that react explosively with water. Explosives: Division
the form of course dusts that may burn rapidly but that generally do not form
1.2 鈥? Explosive substances that have a fire hazard and either a minor blast
explosive atmospheres; Solid materials in a fibrous or shredded form that
hazard or a minor projection hazard or both, but do not have a mass
may burn rapidly and create flash fire hazards (e.g. cotton, sisal, hemp;
explosion hazard. Compressed Gases: Pressure > 514.7 psi absolute at
Solids and semisolids that readily give off flammable vapors.); 3 (Serious
21.1掳C (70掳F) [500 psig]. Pyrophorics: No Rating. Oxidizers: Packing
Hazard- Liquids and solids that can be ignited under almost all ambient
Group I Solids: any material that, in either concentration tested, exhibits a
temperature conditions. Materials in this degree produce hazardous
mean burning time less than the mean burning time of a 3.:2 potassium
atmospheres with air under almost all ambient temperatures, or, unaffected
bromate/cellulose mixture. Liquids: Any material that spontaneously ignites
by ambient temperature, are readily ignited under almost all conditions,
when mixed with cellulose in a 1:1 ratio, or which exhibits a mean pressure
including: Liquids having a flash point below 22.8掳C [73掳F] and having a
rise time less than the pressure rise time of a 1:1 perchloric acid
boiling point at or above 38掳C [100掳F] and below 37.8掳C [100掳F] [e.g. OSHA
(50%)/cellulose mixture. Unstable Reactives: Substances that may
Class IB and IC]; Materials that on account of their physical form or
polymerize, decompose, condense or self-react at ambient temperature
environmental conditions can form explosive mixtures with air and are
and/or pressure and have a moderate potential to cause significant heat
readily dispersed in air [e.g., dusts of combustible solids, mists or droplets of
generation or explosion.);
flammable liquids]; Materials that burn extremely rapidly, usually by reason
of self-contained oxygen [e.g. dry nitrocellulose and many organic
peroxides]);
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DEFINITIONS OF TERMS (Continued)
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM HAZARD TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION:
Human and Animal Toxicology: Possible health hazards as derived from
RATINGS (continued):
human data, animal studies, or from the results of studies with similar
PHYSICAL HAZARD (continued):
compounds are presented. Definitions of some terms used in this section
4 (Water Reactivity: Materials that react explosively with water without
are: LD50 - Lethal Dose (solids & liquids) which kills 50% of the exposed
requiring heat or confinement. Organic Peroxides: Materials that are readily
animals; LC50 - Lethal Concentration (gases) which kills 50% of the exposed
capable of detonation or explosive decomposition at normal temperature and
animals; ppm concentration expressed in parts of material per million parts
pressures. Explosives: Division 1.1 & 1.2-explosive substances that have a
3
of air or water; mg/m concentration expressed in weight of substance per
mass explosion hazard or have a projection hazard. A mass explosion is
volume of air; mg/kg quantity of material, by weight, administered to a test
one that affects almost the entire load instantaneously. Compressed Gases:
subject, based on their body weight in kg. Other measures of toxicity include
No Rating. Pyrophorics: Add to the definition of Flammability 鈥?4鈥?.
TDLo, the lowest dose to cause a symptom and TCLo the lowest
Oxidizers: No 鈥?4鈥? rating. Unstable Reactives: Substances that may
concentration to cause a symptom; TDo, LDLo, and LDo, or TC, TCo,
polymerize, decompose, condense or self-react at ambient temperature
and/or pressure and have a high potential to cause significant heat LCLo, and LCo, the lowest dose (or concentration) to cause lethal or toxic
generation or explosion.). effects. Cancer Information: The sources are: IARC - the International
NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION HAZARD Agency for Research on Cancer; NTP - the National Toxicology Program,
RTECS - the Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances, OSHA and
RATINGS:
CAL/OSHA. IARC and NTP rate chemicals on a scale of decreasing
HEALTH HAZARD: 0 (material that on exposure under fire conditions would
potential to cause human cancer with rankings from 1 to 4. Subrankings
offer no hazard beyond that of ordinary combustible materials); 1 (materials
(2A, 2B, etc.) are also used. Other Information: BEI - ACGIH Biological
that on exposure under fire conditions could cause irritation or minor residual
Exposure Indices, represent the levels of determinants which are most likely
injury); 2 (materials that on intense or continued exposure under fire
to be observed in specimens collected from a healthy worker who has been
conditions could cause temporary incapacitation or possible residual injury);
exposed to chemicals to the same extent as a worker with inhalation
3 (materials that can on short exposure could cause serious temporary or
exposure to the TLV.
residual injury); 4 (materials that under very short exposure could cause
REGULATORY INFORMATION:
death or major residual injury).
U.S. and CANADA:
FLAMMABILITY HAZARD: 0 Materials that will not burn under typical fire
ACGIH: American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists, a
conditions, including intrinsically noncombustible materials such as
professional association which establishes exposure limits.
concrete, stone, and sand. 1 Materials that must be preheated before
ignition can occur. Materials in this degree require considerable This section explains the impact of various laws and regulations on the
preheating, under all ambient temperature conditions, before ignition and material. EPA is the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. NIOSH is the
combustion can occur 2 Materials that must be moderately heated or National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health, which is the research
exposed to relatively high ambient temperatures before ignition can occur. arm of the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
Materials in this degree would not under normal conditions form WHMIS is the Canadian Workplace Hazardous Materials Information
hazardous atmospheres with air, but under high ambient temperatures or System. DOT and TC are the U.S. Department of Transportation and the
under moderate heating could release vapor in sufficient quantities to Transport Canada, respectively. Superfund Amendments and
produce hazardous atmospheres with air. 3 Liquids and solids that can Reauthorization Act (SARA); the Canadian Domestic/Non-Domestic
be ignited under almost all ambient temperature conditions. Materials in Substances List (DSL/NDSL); the U.S. Toxic Substance Control Act
this degree produce hazardous atmospheres with air under almost all (TSCA); Marine Pollutant status according to the DOT; the Comprehensive
ambient temperatures or, though unaffected by ambient temperatures, are Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA or
readily ignited under almost all conditions. 4 Materials that will rapidly or Superfund); and various state regulations. This section also includes
completely vaporize at atmospheric pressure and normal ambient information on the precautionary warnings which appear on the material鈥檚
temperature or that are readily dispersed in air and will burn readily. package label. OSHA - U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
INSTABILITY HAZARD: 0 Materials that in themselves are normally EUROPEAN and INTERNATIONAL:
stable, even under fire conditions. 1 Materials that in themselves are The DFG: This is the Federal Republic of Germany鈥檚 Occupation Health
normally stable, but that can become unstable at elevated temperatures Agency, similar to the U.S. OSHA. EU is the European Union (formerly
and pressures. 2 Materials that readily undergo violent chemical change known as the EEC, European Economic Community). EINECS: This is the
at elevated temperatures and pressures. 3 Materials that in themselves European Inventory of Now-Existing Chemical Substances. The ARD is the
are capable of detonation or explosive decomposition or explosive European Agreement Concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous
reaction, but that require a strong initiating source or that must be heated Goods by Road and the RID are the International Regulations Concerning
under confinement before initiation. 4 Materials that in themselves are the Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Rail. AICS is the Australian Inventory
readily capable of detonation or explosive decomposition or explosive
of Chemical Substances. MITI is the Japanese Minister of International
reaction at normal temperatures and pressures.
Trade and Industry
FLAMMABILITY LIMITS IN AIR: Much of the information related to fire
and explosion is derived from the National Fire Protection Association
(NFPA). Flash Point - Minimum temperature at which a liquid gives off
sufficient vapors to form an ignitable mixture with air. Autoignition
Temperature: The minimum temperature required to initiate combustion in
air with no other source of ignition. LEL - the lowest percent of vapor in air,
by volume, that will explode or ignite in the presence of an ignition source.
UEL - the highest percent of vapor in air, by volume, that will explode or
ignite in the presence of an ignition source.
ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION:
EC is the effect concentration in water. BCF = Bioconcentration Factor,
which is used to determine if a substance will concentrate in lifeforms which
consume contaminated plant or animal matter. TLm = median threshold limit;
Coefficient of Oil/Water Distribution is represented by log Kow or log Koc
and is used to assess a substance鈥檚 behavior in the environment.
STAR BRITE TEAK BRIGHTENER MSDS
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