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MSDS - Material Safety Data Sheet
Product Name: SUPER HEAVY DUTY RADIATOR CLEANER
MSDS No.: C2232
I. Basic Information:
Manufacturer: RADIATOR SPECIALTY COMPANY Contact: Robert Geer
Address: 600 RADIATOR ROAD Information Telephone Number: 704-684--181 1
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: SUPER HEAVY DUTY RADIATOR CLEANER
MSDS No.: C2232
Issue Date: 05/20/2008
Supersedes Date: 06/15/2006
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: Irritant. Prolonged exposure to eyes may cause permanent damage.
Skin Contact: Irritant. Prolonged exposure may cause skin burn or dermatitis..
Inhalation: High concentration of vapors may irritate nose and throat and cause headaches and nausea.
Ingestion: Harmful if swallowed. 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 1.0 - 5.0
Citric acid 77-92-9 10.0 - 30.0
Dodecylbenzenesulfonic acid 27176-87-0 1.0 - 5.0
EDTA 64-02-8 7.0 - 13.0
N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone 872-50-4 1.0 - 5.0
Potassium hydroxide 1310-58-3 1.0 - 5.0
IV. First Aid Measures:
Emergency and First Aid Procedures:
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MSDS No.: C2232
Eye Contact: Flush eyes with clean water for 15 minutes while lifting eyelids and get prompt medical attention.
Skin Contact: Wash with soap and water thoroughly. If adverse effects persist, get prompt medical attention. Launder contaminated clothing
before reuse.
Inhalation: Remove to fresh air. If breathing becomes difficult get prompt medical attention.
Ingestion: DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING! Call Poison Control Center, physician, or hospital emergency room immediately.
Note to Physicians:
N/E
V. Fire Fighting Measures:
Suitable Extinguishing Media:
Water Fog, Foam, Carbon Dioxide, Dry Chemical
Unsuitable Extinguishing Media:
N/E
Products of Combustion:
At high temperatures, carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, and corrosive fumes
Protection of Firefighters:
Wear self-contained positive pressure breathing apparatus and protective clothes.
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. Run off
to sewer may create fire or explosion hazard.
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. All clean-up material should be
removed and placed in approved containers for disposal. 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.
VII. Handling and Storage:
Handling Precautions:
Use with adequate ventilation and proper protective equipment. Use good hygiene practices.
Storage Precautions:
Keep container closed tightly when not in use. Store in a cool place away from acids and oxidizing agents.
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VIII. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection:
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Product Name: SUPER HEAVY DUTY RADIATOR CLEANER
MSDS No.: C2232
Chemical Name OSHA PEL ACGIH TLV Other Limits
Citric acid N/D N/D Not Available
EDTA N/D N/D Not Available
Potassium hydroxide N/E 2 mg/m3 2 mg/m3
Dodecylbenzenesulfonic acid N/E N/E Not Available
N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone N/E N/E Not Available
2-Butoxyethanol 25 ppm 25 ppm Not Available
Engineering Controls:
See above for applicable exposure limits. Use with adequate ventilation. If TLV is exceeded, wear NIOSH approved respirator.
Personal Protective Equipment:
For prolonged exposure to the material, wear safety glasses, gloves, and apron.
IX. Physical and Chemical Properties:
Boiling Point: 212 F Melting Point: N/A
Boiling Range: Not Available Freezing Point: Not Available
Solubility In Water: Soluble Evaporation Rate (Butyl Acetate = 1): N/A
Not Available
Flash Point: N/A Flash Point Method:
Odor Threshold: Not Available Appearance and Odor: Yellow tint clear liquid with bland odor
Vapor Density (AIR = 1): N/A Vapor Pressure (mm Hg.): N/A
pH Range: 4.5 - 6.0 Not Available
Partition Coefficient:
Not Available Auto-Ignition Temp: Not Available
Decomposition Temp:
Lower Explosive Limit: N/A Upper Explosive Limit: N/A
Specific Gravity (H20 = 1): 1.09
Other Information: VOC Contents: 4.2% (Wt)
X. Stability and Reactivity:
Stability:
Stable
Conditions to Avoid:
See Incompatible Material below.
Incompatible Materials:
Finely divided metals, strong oxidizers, and alkalis.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
At high temperatures, carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, and corrosive fumes
Possibility of Hazardous Reactions:
Will not occur
XI. Toxicological Information:
N/D
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Product Name: SUPER HEAVY DUTY RADIATOR CLEANER
MSDS No.: C2232
XII. Ecological Information:
N/D
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:
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.
ICAO/IATA (US)
Not regulated
International:
ICAO/IATA
Not regulated
IMDG
Not regulated
XV. Regulatory Information:
SARA Reportable Chemicals.
2 butoxy-ethanol (111-76-2)
N-Methyl 2 Pyrrolidone (872-50-4)
USA TSCA: All components of this material are listed on the US TSCA Inventory.
Warning: This product contains a chemical known to the state of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm.
I
XVI. Other Information:
Liquid Gas Solid
Chemical State: X
Pure Mixture
Chemical Type: 0
X
Hazard Category: 2 0
Acute Chronic Fire
X
Pressure Reactive
Additional Manufacturer Warnings:
Do not used in confined area without proper ventilation. Contact lenses 2
may cause further damage in case of splash into eye. KEEP AWAY FROM
0
CHILDREN AND ANIMALS!
0
N/E: Not Established
N/D: Not Determined C
N/A: Not Applicable
N/AV: Not Available
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Product Name: SUPER HEAVY DUTY RADIATOR CLEANER
MSDS No.: C2232
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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