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Section 1: Product Identification
Product Name: Howard Johnson's ZeroIce
Howard Johnson's Ice Melter
Howard Johnson's Below Zero
Howard Johnson's Zero Dust
Howard Johnson's ZeroIce Melter
Howard Johnson's ZeroIce Ultra Ice & Snow Melter
Howard Johnson's ZeroIce Ice & Snow Melter with Calcium Chloride
EPA Reg. Number: Not Applicable
Chemical Name: Mixture
Shipping Not Regulated by U.S. DOT for all modes of transportation within the
Information: US.
Section 2: Composition/Information on Ingredients
Chemical Name CAS Registry OSHA PEL ACGIH TLV SARA 313
May contain one or more of the Number Reportable
following ingredients:
Calcium Chloride 10043-52-4 None None No
Magnesium Chloride hexahydrate 7791-18-6 None None No
Potassium Chloride 7447-40-7 None None No
Sodium Chloride 7647-14-5 None None No
Urea 1317-25-5 None None No
Section 3: Physical and Chemical Properties
Physical Form: Granular Solid Bulk Density: None established
pH: Not Applicable Refractive Index: Not Applicable
Boiling Point: Not Applicable Freezing Point: Not Applicable
Solubility in Water: Completely Soluble Viscosity: Free-flowing granules
Vapor Pressure: Not Determined Vapor Density: Not Determined
Percent Volatile: Not Determined Evaporation Rate: Not Determined
Appearance and White to off-white granules or flakes, odorless.
Odor:
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Section 4: Fire and Explosion Hazard Data
Flash Point (鈼): Not Flammable Flash Point Method Not Applicable
Auto ignition Temp. (鈼): Not Applicable Burning Rate Not Applicable
Explosive Upper Limit (UEL): Not Applicable Lower Limit (LEL): Not Applicable
Limits:
Extinguishing Media: Water, Carbon Dioxide, Dry Chemical or Foam
Special Firefighting None
Procedures:
Unusual Fire or None
Explosion Hazards:
Section 5: Health Hazard Data
Primary Routes of Entry: Inhalation, ingestion, skin contact
Signs and Symptoms of Over-Exposure:
Eye Acute: Mild, reversible irritation to the Chronic: None reported
Contact: eye. May cause transient
corneal injury.
Skin Acute: May cause slight irritation on Chronic: None reported
Contact: prolonged contact.
Inhalation: Acute: Excessive inhalation of dust Chronic: None reported
may irritate nose, throat and
upper respiratory tract.
Ingestion: Acute: Ingestion of large quantities Chronic: None reported
may cause gastrointestinal
distress, nausea and vomiting
Emergency First Aid Procedures:
Eye Hold eyelids open and flush with lots of water for 15 minutes.
Contact:
Skin Wash skin with soap and water.
Contact:
Inhalation: Remove person to fresh air.
Ingestion: Give person large quantities of water to drink. If irritation persists, seek medical
attention. Low toxicity.
Medical conditions Existing skin irritation, cuts or scrapes may be aggravated by contact.
aggravated by
exposure:
Target Organs: None Identified
Carcinogens: Not listed as a carcinogen
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Section 6: Reactivity Data
Stability: Stable
Chemical incompatibilities: Solution may be corrosive to some metals
Conditions to avoid: None
Hazardous Decomposition Hydrogen Chloride may form when heated
Products:
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur
Section 7: Accidental Release Procedures
Large Spill or Leak No special precautions needed. Sweep or scoop up spilled
Procedures: material and place in a closed, labeled container for use.
Small Spill or Leak Sweep up spilled material for use as label directs.
Procedures:
Waste Disposal Methods: Consult state or local environmental agency for disposal of waste.
This product is normally not a regulated waste.
Section 8: Exposure Controls and Personal Protection
Engineering Controls 鈥? This product is designed for outdoor use 鈥? ventilation is not
Ventilation: normally required. Local exhaust may be needed when
handling this product in an enclosed area.
Administrative Controls: Follow all precautions and directions for use on product label.
Protective Clothing and Avoid contact with eyes, skin or clothing. Wash thoroughly
Equipment: after handling.
Respiratory Protection: For normal handling and use, a respirator is not required. For
excessively dusty conditions, use a dust mask approved by
MSHA/NIOSH. See OSHA regulations in 29 CFR 搂
1910.134 before using any respirator or dust mask.
Eye Protection: Good safety practices suggest the use of goggles to prevent
contact with eyes.
Hand Protection: Good safety practices suggest the use of rubber, leather, or
canvas gloves, to prevent skin contact.
Skin Protection: Wear long-sleeved shirt and long trousers to reduce skin
contact.
Safety Stations: Clean water should be available to flush eyes and/or skin in
case of accidental contact.
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Section 9: Handling and Storage Precautions
Handling Do not take internally. Avoid contact with eyes, skin or clothing.
Precautions: Wash thoroughly after handling.
Store in a dry area, away from feed or food, and out of reach of
Storage
Requirements: children, pets and domestic animals. Keep containers tightly
closed when not in use.
Revision Date: June 11, 2003 By: Kresti A. Lyddon, Director of Regulatory Affairs
This information is believed to be accurate at the time of publication. No warranty, guarantee or representation, expressed or
implied, is made with regard to this information. Because this information may not be adequate for every application, the user must
determine the suitability of the information, and may need additional information due to the manner/conditions of use, storage,
state or local regulations.
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