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Crystal Simple Green(R) MSDS No. 4007 -----------------------------------------------------------
----------------------------------------------------------- IV. FIRST AID MEASURES
I. PRODUCT & COMPANY INFORMATION -----------------------------------------------------------
----------------------------------------------------------- SYMPTOMS OF OVEREXPOSURE AND FIRST AID TREATMENT
PRODUCT NAME: CRYSTAL SIMPLE GREEN(R) Eye contact: Reddening may develop. Immediately rinse the
OTHER NAMES: eye with large quantities of cool water; continue 10-15
CRYSTAL SIMPLE GREEN(R) - SPECIALIZED CLEANER / DEGREASER minutes or until the material has been removed; be sure
SIMPLE GREEN SAFETY TOWELS (fluid only) to remove contact lenses, if present, and to lift upper
Version No. 4007 and lower lids during rinsing. Get medical attention if
Issue Date: January 2003 irritation persists.
COMPANY NAME: SUNSHINE MAKERS, INC. Skin contact: Minimal effects, if any; rinse skin with
15922 Pacific Coast Highway water, rinse shoes and launder clothing before reuse.
Huntington Harbour, CA 92649 USA Reversible reddening may occur in some dermal-sensitive
Telephone: 800-228-0709 . 562-795-6000 users; thoroughly rinse area and get medical attention
Fax: 562-592-3034 if reaction persists.
Website: www.simplegreen.com Swallowing: Essentially non-toxic. Give several glasses
For 24-hour emergency, call Chem-Tel, Inc: 800-255-3924 of water to dilute; do not induce vomiting. If stomach
USE OF PRODUCT: A specialized cleaner and degreaser for use upset occurs, consult physician.
in the industrial and institutional workplace Inhalation: Non-toxic. Exposures to concentrate-mist may
----------------------------------------------------------- cause mild irritation of nasal passages or throat;
II. INGREDIENT INFORMATION remove to fresh air. Get medical attention if
----------------------------------------------------------- irritation persists.
The only ingredient of Crystal Simple Green(R) with -----------------------------------------------------------
established exposure limits is undiluted 2-butoxyethanol V. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
(<6%) (Butyl Cellosolve; CAS No. 111-76-2): the OSHA PEL -----------------------------------------------------------
and ACGIH TLV is 25 ppm (skin). Note, however, that Butyl Crystal Simple Green(R) is stable, not flammable, and will
Cellosolve is only one of the raw material ingredients not burn.
that undergo processing and dilution during the Flash Point/Auto-Ignition: Not flammable.
manufacture of Crystal Simple Green(R). Upon completion Flammability Limits: Not flammable.
of the manufacturing process, Crystal Simple Green(R) Extinguishing Media: Not flammable/nonexplosive. No special
does not possess the occupational health risks associated procedures required.
with exposure to undiluted Butyl Cellosolve. Verification Special Fire Fighting Procedures: None required.
of this is contained in the independent test results -----------------------------------------------------------
detailed under "Toxicological Information" on this MSDS. VI. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
The Butyl Cellosolve in Crystal Simple Green(R) is part of -----------------------------------------------------------
a chemical category (glycol ethers) regulated by the Recover usable material by convenient method; residual may
Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (SARA, be removed by wipe or wet mop. If necessary,
Title III, section 313); therefore, a reporting unrecoverable material may be washed to drain with large
requirement exists. Based upon chemical analysis, Crystal quantities of water.
Simple Green(R) contains no known EPA priority -----------------------------------------------------------
pollutants, heavy metals, or chemicals listed under RCRA, VII. HANDLING, STORAGE & TRANSPORT INFORMATION
CERCLA, or CWA. Analysis by TCLP (Toxicity Characteristic -----------------------------------------------------------
Leaching Procedure) according to RCRA revealed no toxic No special precautions are required. This product is non-
organic or inorganic constituents. hazardous for storage and transport according to the U.S.
All components of Crystal Simple Green(R) are listed on the Department of Transportation Regulations. Crystal Simple
TSCA Chemical Substance Inventory. Green(R) requires no special labeling or placarding to
----------------------------------------------------------- meet U.S. Department of Transportation requirements.
III. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION UN Number: Not required
----------------------------------------------------------- Dangerous Goods Class: Nonhazardous
UN Number: Not required -----------------------------------------------------------
Dangerous Goods Class: Nonhazardous VIII. EXPOSURE CONTROLS
Hazard Rating (NFPA/HMIS) -----------------------------------------------------------
Health = 1* Health: 1 Exposure Limits: The Crystal Simple Green(R) formulation
Fire = 0 Fire: 0 presents no health hazards to the user when used
Reactivity = 0 Reactivity: 0 according to label directions for its intended purposes.
Special = 0 Specific: 0 Mild skin and eye irritation is possible (please see Eye
Rating Scale contact and Skin contact in Section IV.).
0 = minimal Ventilation: No special ventilation is required during use.
1 = slight Large-scale uses indoors should provide an increased rate
2 = moderate of air exchange.
3 = serious Human Health Effects or Risks from Exposure: Adverse
4 = severe effects on human health are not expected from Crystal
*Mild eye irritant, non-mutagenic and non-carcinogenic. Simple Green(R), based upon twenty years of use of Simple
None of the ingredients in Crystal Simple Green(R) are Green without reported adverse health incidence in
regulated or listed as potential cancer agents by Federal diverse population groups, including extensive use by
OSHA, NTP, or IARC. inmates of U.S. Federal prisons in cleaning operations.
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Crystal Simple Green(R) is a mild eye irritant; mucous Dermal Irritation: Only mild, but reversible, irritation
membranes may become irritated by concentrate-mist. was found in a standard 72-hr test on rabbits. A value
Crystal Simple Green(R) is not likely to irritate the of 0.2 (non-irritating) was found on a scale of 8.
skin in the majority of users. Repeated daily application Eye Irritation: With or without rinsing with water, the
to the skin without rinsing, or continuous contact of irritation scores in rabbits at 24 hours did not exceed
Crystal Simple Green(R) on the skin may lead to 15 (mild irritant) on a scale of 110.
temporary, but reversible, irritation. Subchronic dermal effects: No adverse effects, except
Medical Conditions Aggravated by Exposure: No aggravation reversible dermal irritation, were found in rabbits
of existing medical conditions is expected; dermal- exposed to Simple Green(R) (up to 2.0 g/kg/day for 13
sensitive users may react to dermal contact by Crystal weeks) applied to the skin of 25 males and 25 females.
Simple Green(R). Only female body weight gain was affected. Detailed
----------------------------------------------------------- microscopic examination of all major tissues showed no
IX. PERSONAL PROTECTION adverse changes.
----------------------------------------------------------- Fertility Assessment by Continuous Breeding: The Simple
Precautionary Measures: No special requirements under Green(R) formulation had no adverse effect on fertility
normal use conditions. and reproduction in CD-1 mice with continuous
Eye Protection: Caution, including reasonable eye administration for 18 weeks, and had no adverse effect
protection, should always be used to avoid eye contact on the reproductive performance of their offspring.
where splashing may occur. -----------------------------------------------------------
Skin Protection: No special precautions required; rinse XIII. BIODEGRADABILITY AND ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICITY
completely from skin after contact. INFORMATION
Respiratory Protection: No special precautions required -----------------------------------------------------------
except during large-scale spray applications where spray Biodegradability: Like Simple Green(R), Crystal Simple
mist levels are high. Green(R) is readily decomposed by naturally occurring
Work and Hygienic Practices: Wash or rinse hands before microorganisms. The biological oxygen demand (BOD), as a
touching eyes or contact lenses. Follow standard hygienic percentage of the chemical oxygen demand (COD), after 4,
practices for handling cleaning agents. 7, and 11 days was 56%, 60%, and 70%, respectively. Per
----------------------------------------------------------- OECD Closed Bottle Test, Crystal Simple Green(R) meets
X. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES OECD and EPA recommendations for ready biodegradability.
----------------------------------------------------------- In a standard biodegradation test with soils from three
Appearance/odor: Clear liquid different countries, Butyl Cellosolve reached 50%
Specific Gravity: 1.020 degradation in 6 to 23 days, depending upon soil type,
pH of concentrate: 9.35 and exceeded the rate of degradation for glucose, which
Evaporation: >1 (butyl acetate = 1) was used as a control for comparison.
Boiling Point: 100.6 deg C (212 deg F) Environmental Toxicity Information: Crystal Simple Green(R)
Freezing Point: -9 deg C (16 deg F) If product freezes, it is considered practically non-toxic per EPA's aquatic
will reconstitute without loss of efficacy when brought toxicity scale.
back to room temperature and agitated. -----------------------------------------------------------
Vapor Pressure: 18 mm Hg @ 20 deg C; 23.5 mm Hg @ 26 deg C XIV. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Vapor Density: 1.3 (air = 1) -----------------------------------------------------------
Density: 8.5 lbs./gallon Crystal Simple Green(R) is fully water soluble and
VOC Composite Partial Pressure: 0 mm Hg @ 20 deg C biodegradable and will not harm sewage-treatment
Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs): 0 g/L per ASTM Method microorganisms if disposal by sewer or drain is
D-2369. Per California AQMD's VOC test method, product necessary. Dispose of in accordance with all applicable
must be diluted at least 4 parts of water to 1 part local, state, and federal laws.
Crystal Simple Green(R) in order to meet SCAQMD Rule 1171 -----------------------------------------------------------
& Rule 1122 and BAAQMD Regulation 8-16 VOC requirements XV. OTHER INFORMATION
for solvent cleaning operations. -----------------------------------------------------------
Water Solubility: Completely soluble in water. Containers: Crystal Simple Green(R) residues can be
Detection: Crystal Simple Green(R) has a characteristic completely removed by rinsing with water; the container
odor that is not indicative of any hazardous situation. may be recycled or applied to other uses.
----------------------------------------------------------- Contact Point: Sunshine Makers, Inc., Research and
XI. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY INFORMATION Development Division: 562-795-6000.
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Nonreactive. Crystal Simple Green(R) is stable, even under *** NOTICE ***
fire conditions, and will not react with water or All information appearing herein is based upon data
oxidizers. Hazardous polymerization will not occur. obtained by the manufacturer and recognized technical
----------------------------------------------------------- sources. Judgments as to the suitability of information
XII. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION herein for purchaser's purposes are necessarily purchaser's
----------------------------------------------------------- responsibility. Therefore, although reasonable care has
The information and conclusions cited in this section are been taken in the preparation of this information, Sunshine
based on data and testing of Simple Green(R). The data Makers, Inc. or its distributors extends no warranties,
are directly applicable to Crystal Simple Green(R) makes no representations and assumes no responsibility as
because, except for the fragrance and dyes which have to the suitability of such information for application to
been removed, it contains the same ingredients as Simple purchaser's intended purposes or for consequences of its
Green(R). use.
Nonhuman Toxicity
Acute Mortality Studies:
Oral LD50 (rat): >5.0 g/kg body weight //
Dermal LD50 (rabbit): >2.0 g/kg body weight
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DISCLAIMER OF EXPRESSED AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES:
Although preparer and owner have taken reasonable
care in the preparation of this document, we
extend no warranties and make no representation
as to the accuracy or completeness of the information
contained herein, and assume no responsibility
regarding the suitability of this information for
the user's intended purposes or for the consequences
of its use. Each user should make a determination as
to the suitability of the information for their
particular purpose(s). This MSDS is the most recent
received from the product manufacturer or
distributor.
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COMPAS Code: 25920040
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