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MSDS - Material Safety Data Sheet
Product Name: RADIATOR TEN MINUTE FLUSH
MSDS No.: C1412
I. Basic Information:
Manufacturer: RADIATOR SPECIALTY COMPANY Contact: Robert Geer
Address: 600 RADIATOR ROAD Information Telephone Number: 704-684-1811
City, ST Zip: INDIAN TRAIL, NC 28079 Emergency Contact: Rocky Mountain Poision Control Center
Country: Emergency Telephone Number: 303-623-5716
Emergency Restrictions:
Product Name: RADIATOR TEN MINUTE FLUSH
MSDS No.: C1412
Issue Date: 02/27/2008
Supersedes Date: 06/13/2007
II. Hazards Identification:
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Caution: Harmful if swallowed. Eye and Skin irritant.
OSHA Regulatory Status
This material is considered hazardous by the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200).
Potential Health Effects
Route(s) of Entry:
Absorption, Eye, Inhalation, and Ingestion.
Health Hazards (Acute and Chronic):
See signs and symptoms below
Signs and Symptoms:
Eye Contact: Eye irritant. Direct spray of vapors may be irritating or harmful to eyes.
Skin Contact: Skin irritant. Product may cause irritation due to defatting of skin.
Inhalation: High concentration of vapors may irritate nose and throat and cause headaches and nausea.
Ingestion: Can cause irritation, gastric disturbances, and nausea..
Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure:
None Known
Other Health Warnings:
None Known
Potential Environmental Effects
Not Available
III. Composition/Information on Ingredients:
Chemical Name CAS No. % Range Trade Secret
2-Butoxyethanol 111-76-2 1-10
Caustic potash 1310583 < 0.1
Tetrapotassium Diphosphate (TKPP) 7320-34-5 0.1 - 1.0
IV. First Aid Measures:
Emergency and First Aid Procedures:
Eye Contact: Flush eyes with water for 15 minutes while lifting upper and lower eyelid. Get prompt medical attention. .
Skin Contact: Wash with soap and water. If irritation persists, get prompt medical attention.
Inhalation: Move to fresh air. If breathing becomes difficult get prompt medical attention.
Ingestion: Call Poison Control Center, physician, or hospital emergency room immediately.
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MSDS - Material Safety Data Sheet
Product Name: RADIATOR TEN MINUTE FLUSH
MSDS No.: C1412
Note to Physicians:
N/D
V. Fire Fighting Measures:
Suitable Extinguishing Media:
Water Fog, Foam, Carbon Dioxide, Dry Chemical
Unsuitable Extinguishing Media:
N/D
Products of Combustion:
Nitrogen oxides and carbon dioxide
Protection of Firefighters:
Wear self-contained positive pressure breathing apparatus and protective clothes. At elevated temperatures containers may vent, rupture or burst,
even violently
VI. Accidental Release Measures:
Personal Precautions:
Persons not wearing protective equipment should be excluded from area of spill until clean-up has been completed.
Environmental Precautions:
Prevent run-off to sewers, streams, or other bodies of water. If run-off occurs, notify proper authorities as required that a spill has occurred.
Methods for Containment:
Dike or contain spill and absorb with inert materials (sand, sawdust, absorbent sweeping compounds, rags, etc).
Methods for Cleanup:
Neutralize remaining traces of material and flush with water followed by liberal covering with sodium bicarbonate. Using scoop, place contaminated
clean-up material into an approved chemical waste container. Where possible, vacuum spilled liquid using an vacuum to recover material. Rinse
water may be disposed of down a sanitary sewer system if authorized by the local municipality.
Other Information:
If run-off occurs, notify proper authorities as required that a spill has occurred. Rinse water may be disposed of down a sanitary sewer system if
authorized by the local municipality.
VII. Handling and Storage:
Handling Precautions:
Use with adequate ventilation and proper protective equipment.
Storage Precautions:
Keep container closed tightly when not in use. Store in a cool place away from acids and oxidizing agents.
VIII. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection:
Chemical Name OSHA PEL ACGIH TLV Other Limits
2-Butoxyethanol 25 ppm 25 ppm Not Available
Tetrapotassium Diphosphate (TKPP) 15 mg/m3 10 mg/m3 Not Available
Caustic potash 2 gm/m3 2 mg/m3 Not Available
Engineering Controls:
See Section 2 for applicable exposure limits. If TLV is exceeded, wear NIOSH approved respirator.
Personal Protective Equipment:
For prolonged exposure to the material, wear safety glasses, gloves, and apron.
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MSDS - Material Safety Data Sheet
Product Name: RADIATOR TEN MINUTE FLUSH
MSDS No.: C1412
IX. Physical and Chemical Properties:
Boiling Point: 212 F Melting Point: N/A
Boiling Range: N/D Freezing Point: N/D
Solubility In Water: Soluble Evaporation Rate (Butyl Acetate = 1): N/D
Flash Point: None Flash Point Method: N/A
Odor Threshold: N/D Appearance and Odor: Clear fluorescent yellow/green with
characteristic odor
Vapor Density (AIR = 1): N/D Vapor Pressure (mm Hg.): N/D
pH Range: 7.0 - 9.0 N/D
Partition Coefficient:
Decomposition Temp: N/D Auto-Ignition Temp: N/A
Lower Explosive Limit: N/A Upper Explosive Limit: N/A
Specific Gravity (H20 = 1): 1.00
Other Information: R.I: 1.3392 - 1.3432
VOC Contents: 3.49% (Wt)
X. Stability and Reactivity:
Stability:
Stable
Conditions to Avoid:
See Incompatible Materials below.
Incompatible Materials:
Avoid oxidizing agents, and strong acids
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Nitrogen oxides and carbon dioxide
Possibility of Hazardous Reactions:
Will not occur
XI. Toxicological Information:
No data available.
XII. Ecological Information:
No data available
XIII. Disposal Considerations:
DISPOSAL: This container may be recycled in a recycling centers when empty. Before offering for recycling, empty the can or bottle by using the
product according to the label. If recycling is not available, wrap the container and discard in the trash. Dispose of unused product in accordance
with all local, state government and federal laws and regulations
XIV. Transport Information:
Shipping Name: Not Available
DOT Hazard Class: Not Available DOT Subsidiary Hazard Class: Not Available
UN/NA#: Not Available Not Available
Packing Group:
Transportation Information:
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MSDS - Material Safety Data Sheet
Product Name: RADIATOR TEN MINUTE FLUSH
MSDS No.: C1412
DOT Shipping Name: Not DOT regulated.
DOT Hazard Class: None
The DOT description is provided to assist in the proper shipping classification of this product and may not be suitable for international and air
shipping purposes.
XV. Regulatory Information:
See Section 2 for SARA Reportable Chemicals.
USA TSCA: All components of this material are listed on the US TSCA Inventory.
XVI. Other Information:
Liquid Gas Solid
Chemical State: X
Pure Mixture
Chemical Type: 0
X
Hazard Category: 1 0
Acute Chronic Fire
X
Pressure Reactive
Additional Manufacturer Warnings:
Contact lenses may cause further damage in case of splash into eye. 1
KEEP AWAY FROM CHILDREN AND ANIMALS!
0
N/E: Not Established
0
N/D: Not Determined
N/A: Not Applicable B
N/AV: Not Available
Additional Product Information:
While Radiator Specialty Company believes this data is accurate as of the revision date, we make no warranty with respect to the
data and we expressly disclaim all liability for reliance thereon. The data is offered solely for information, investigation, and
verification. Various government agencies may have specific regulations regarding the transportation, handling, storage, use, or
disposal of this product which may not be covered by this MSDS. The user is responsible for full compliance.
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