Material Safety Data Sheet
and Safe Handling and Disposal Information
Section 1. Chemical Product and Company Identification
ENFORCER Products,
Driveway & Concrete Cleaner
Product Name
Inc.
P.O. Box 1060
Cartersville, GA 30120 SLCON128
Product Code
1-888-805-HELP Date of issue Supersedes 07/31/01
02/06/04
Emergency For MSDS Information:
Compliance Services (404) 352-1680
telephone number
For a Medical Emergency:
INFOTRAC
(877) 541-2016 (Toll Free - Calls Recorded)
For a Transportation Emergency:
CHEMTREC
(800) 424-9300 (Toll Free - Calls Recorded)
Compliance Services Group
Prepared by
Acuity Specialty Products Group
1420 Seaboard Industrial Blvd.
Atlanta, GA 30318
Section 2. Composition, Information on Ingredients
CAS #
Name of Hazardous Ingredients % by Weight Exposure Limits
ETHYLENE GLYCOL MONOBUTYL ETHER; 111-76-2 1-10 ACGIH TLV (United States).
2-butoxyethanol; butyl cellosolve Skin
TWA: 20 ppm 8 hour(s). Form:
Vapor
OSHA PEL (United States). Skin
TWA: 25 ppm 8 hour(s). Form:
Vapor
POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE; caustic potash; lye 1310-58-3 1-5 ACGIH /OSHA (United States).
CEIL: 2 mg/m3
SODIUM HYDROXIDE; caustic soda; soda lye 1310-73-2 1-5 ACGIH / OSHA (United States).
CEIL: 2 mg/m3
Section 3. Hazards Identification HMIS
Health 3
Routes of Entry Absorbed through skin. Inhalation. Ingestion.
Acute Effects
Fire Hazard 0
Hazardous in case of skin contact (corrosive). Skin contact may produce burns. Skin
Skin
Reactivity 1
inflammation is characterized by itching, scaling, reddening, or, occasionally, blistering.
Hazardous in case of eye contact (corrosive).
Eyes
Personal D
Inhalation Slightly hazardous in case of inhalation. Inhalation of the spray mist may produce severe
Protection
irritation of respiratory tract, characterized by coughing, choking, or shortness of breath.
Ingestion May be fatal if swallowed. May cause burns to mouth, throat and stomach.
Not listed as carcinogen by OSHA, NTP or IARC.
Carcinogenic
Effects
Chronic Effects The substance may be toxic to blood, kidneys, liver. Repeated or prolonged exposure
to the substance can produce target organs damage. Repeated or prolonged exposure to
spray mist may produce respiratory tract irritation leading to frequent attacks of
bronchial infection.
See Toxicological Information (section 11)
Section 4. First Aid Measures
Check for and remove any contact lenses. Immediately flush eyes with running water for at least 15 minutes,
Eye Contact
keeping eyelids open. Get medical attention immediately.
In case of contact, immediately flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing
Skin Contact
contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash clothing before reuse. Get medical attention immediately.
If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give
Inhalation
oxygen. Get medical attention immediately.
Ingestion Do NOT induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical personnel. Never give anything by mouth to an
unconscious person. If large quantities of this material are swallowed, call a physician immediately.
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Product Name Driveway & Concrete Cleaner
Material Safety Data Sheet
Product Code SLCON128
Section 5. Fire Fighting Measures
0
Closed cup: Higher than 93.3掳C Flammable Limits Not available.
Flash Point
31
(200掳F). (Tagliabue.)
Non combustible.
Flammability
Fire Hazard Wear self-contained breathing apparatus.
Cool closed containers exposed to fire with water.
Fire-Fighting Procedures
Section 6. Accidental Release Measures
Put on appropriate personal protective equipment (see Section 8). Dilute with water and mop up, or absorb
Spill Clean up
with an inert dry material and place in an appropriate waste disposal container.
Section 7. Handling and Storage
Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing. Do not ingest. Do not breathe vapor or mist. Keep container closed.
Handling
Use only with adequate ventilation. Wash thoroughly after handling.
Keep container tightly closed. Keep container in a cool, well-ventilated area. Store above 40掳F and below
Storage
120掳F. Do not reuse product container. Keep out of the reach of children.
Section 8. Exposure Controls, Personal Protection
Personal Protective Clothing (Pictograms)
Protection
Use safety eyewear designed to protect against splash of liquids.
Eyes
Recommended: Splash goggles.
Chemical resistant gloves. Boots.
Body
RespiratoryUse appropriate respiratory protection if there is the potential to exceed the exposure limit(s).
Section 9. Physical and Chemical Properties
Physical State Liquid. Clear.
Color
Ethereal. (Slight.)
Odor
13 - 14
pH
Not determined.
Vapor Pressure
98.8掳C (210掳F)
Boiling Point
Not determined.
Vapor Density
Specific Gravity 1.06 (Water = 1)
>1 compared to Butyl acetate.
Evaporation Rate
Easily soluble in cold water, hot water.
Solubility
53 (g/l).
VOC (Consumer)
Section 10. Stability and Reactivity
The product is stable.
Stability and Reactivity
Reactive with metals, acids.
Incompatibility
Hazardous Polymerization Will not occur.
Carbon Dioxide, Carbon Monoxide, Unspecified organic materials
Hazardous Decomposition
Products
Section 11. Toxicological Information
Toxicity to Animals Ethylene Glycol Monobutyl Ether:
ORAL (LD50): Acute: 1746 mg/kg [Rat]. 1519 mg/kg [Mouse]. 1414 mg/kg
[Guinea pig].
DERMAL (LD50): Acute: 435 mg/kg [Rabbit]. >2000 mg/kg [Guinea pig].
VAPOR (LC50): Acute: 700 ppm 7 hour(s) [Mouse]. >633 ppm 1 hour(s) [Guinea
pig]. >691 ppm 1 hour(s) [Guinea pig].
Potassium Hydroxide:
ORAL (LD50): Acute: 365 mg/kg [Rat.].
Sodium Hydroxide:
ORAL (LD50): Acute: 500 mg/kg [Rat].
Section 12. Ecological Information
Not available.
Ecotoxicity
Biodegradable/OECD available.
Not
Section 13. Disposal Considerations
Waste must be disposed of in accordance with federal, state and local environmental control
Waste Information
regulations.
Code: - D002
Waste Stream
Classification: - (Hazardous waste.)
Consult your local or regional authorities.
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Product Name Driveway & Concrete Cleaner
Material Safety Data Sheet
Product Code SLCON128
Section 14. Transport Information
Corrosive liquid, basic, inorganic, n.o.s. (Sodium hydroxide)
Proper shipping name
DOT Classification Class 8: Corrosive liquid.
UN number UN3266
TDG Class 8: Corrosive liquid.
TDG Classification
Section 15. Regulatory Information
U.S. Federal Regulations SARA 313 toxic chemical notification and release reporting:
Ethylene Glycol Monobutyl Ether
Clean Water Act (CWA) 311: Sodium hydroxide
Clean air act (CAA) 112 regulated toxic substances: Ethylene Glycol Monobutyl Ether
California prop. 65: No products were found.
State Regulations
Class D-1B: Material causing immediate and serious toxic effects (TOXIC).
WHMIS (Canada)
Class D-2B: Material causing other toxic effects (TOXIC).
Class E: Corrosive liquid.
Section 16. Other Information
To the best of our knowledge, the information contained herein is accurate. However, neither the above named supplier nor any of its subsidiaries assumes any
liability whatsoever for the accuracy or completeness of the information contained herein.
Final determination of suitability of any material is the sole responsibility of the user. All materials may present unknown hazards and should be used with caution.
Although certain hazards are described herein, we cannot guarantee that these are the only hazards that exist.
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