MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
37 SHOCKWAVE
MSDS Ref. No: 4323 RTU
Maximum Power
Date Prepared: 03/15/2005
Cleaner/Degreaser Ready-
Date Revised: 03/15/2005
to-Use
1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
PRODUCT NAME/USE: 37 SHOCKWAVE Maximum Power Cleaner/Degreaser Ready-to-Use
A 1:5, 1:12, 1:16, 1:32 or 1:128 dilution of 37 SHOCKWAVE Maximum Power Cleaner/Degreaser Concentrate
Product Synonyms: Command Center 37 SHOCKWAVE Maximum Power Cleaner/Degreaser Ready-to-Use
A 1:5, 1:16, 1:32, or 1:128 dilution of Command Center 37 SHOCKWAVE Maximum Power Cleaner/Degreaser Concentrate;
Outpost 37 SHOCKWAVE Maximum Power Cleaner/Degreaser Ready-to-Use
A 1:12 dilution of Outpost 37 SHOCKWAVE Maximum Power Cleaner/Degreaser Concentrate
MANUFACTURER
The Butcher Company Butcher Telephone Number: 800-225-9475
67 Forest Street Emergency Telephone (24 hours): 800-228-5635
Marlborough, MA 01752-3012 CHEMTREC (U.S./Can.): 800-424-9300
CHEMTREC (Int'l): +1 703-527-3887
2. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
INGREDIENT(S) CAS# % BY WEIGHT
Sodium xylene sulfonate 1300-72-7 1 - 1.5
Linear primary alcohol ethoxylate 34398-01-1 1 - 1.5
Benzyl alcohol 100-51-6 1 - 1.5
Sodium hydroxide 1310-73-2 0.25 - 1.0
See Section 8 for Exposure Limits NA - Not Applicable
OSHA REGULATORY STATUS: This product is classified as hazardous under OSHA regulations.
WHMIS CLASS: Class D- Division 2B
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Clear, Purple Liquid . Mild, Solvent Odor. May Cause Eye and Skin Irritation.
POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS (See Section 11 for Toxicological Information)
PRIMARY ROUTE(s) OF EXPOSURE: X Eye X Skin Contact Skin Absorption
X Inhalation X Ingestion
EFFECTS OF ACUTE EXPOSURE
EYES: May cause eye irritation. Symptoms may include redness and pain.
SKIN: May cause skin irritation. Symptoms may include redness, rash and mild swelling.
INHALATION: High concentrations of vapor or mist may cause nose, throat and respiratory tract irritation. Symptoms may
include coughing.
Page 1 of 5
37 SHOCKWAVE Maximum Power Cleaner/Degreaser Ready-to-Use
INGESTION: May cause mouth, throat and stomach irritation. Symptoms may include nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.
EFFECTS OF CHRONIC EXPOSURE: None known.
MEDICAL CONDITIONS AGGRAVATED: May aggravate pre-existing eye, skin and respiratory conditions.
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
EYES: Flush eyes with plenty of water while holding eyelids apart. After initial flushing, remove any contact lenses and continue
flushing for at least 15 minutes. Do not put any medication in the victim's eyes unless instructed by a physician. Get medical
attention.
SKIN: Flush with water, then wash with soap and water. Remove saturated clothing. Get medical attention if irritation develops.
INHALATION: Remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give respiration; if breathing is difficult, give oxygen (by trained personnel
only). Get medical attention if symptoms persist.
INGESTION: Do not induce vomiting. Drink large quantities of water. Get medical attention.
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
FLASH POINT AND METHOD: > 93掳C (200掳F)TCC
FLAMMABLE LIMITS: Not applicable.
AUTOIGNITION TEMPERATURE: Not applicable.
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Use water fog, dry chemical, CO2, or foam.
HAZARDOUS COMBUSTION PRODUCTS: Normal products of combustion (carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide), oxides of
sulfur and oxides of sodium.
FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS: None known.
FIRE FIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS: Evacuate area. Cool containers exposed to fire with water. MSHA/NIOSH approved self-
contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) and full protective gear should be worn.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
See Section 8, Exposure Controls/Personal Protection and Section 3, Hazard Identification. Floors may be slippery. Use care to
avoid falling. Contain and isolate spill. Keep non-essential personnel from entering spill area. Use mop, absorbent, or wet vacuum
to collect material for proper disposal. Rinse area with water.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
HANDLING: Follow label use directions. Do not mix with other chemicals unless instructed by label directions. Avoid contact with
eyes and skin. Wash thoroughly after handling. Remove saturated clothing. Wash clothing and equipment before reuse.
STORAGE: Keep container closed when not in use. Store away from incompatible materials. (See Section 10, Stability and
Reactivity).
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE)
EYE: Where eye contact is possible, wear safety glasses with side shields or chemical splash goggles (ANSI Z87.1 approved).
SKIN: Where skin contact is possible, chemical-resistant clothing (e.g., gloves) should be worn.
RESPIRATORY: No respiratory protection is required if ventilation is adequate.
ENGINEERING CONTROLS: Good general room ventilation is expected to be adequate.
Page 2 of 5
37 SHOCKWAVE Maximum Power Cleaner/Degreaser Ready-to-Use
EXPOSURE LIMITS:
INGREDIENT(S) OSHA PEL/STEL ACGIH TLV/STEL
Sodium xylene sulfonate NA NA
Linear primary alcohol ethoxylate NA NA
Benzyl alcohol NA NA
Sodium hydroxide 2 mg/m3 / 2 mg/m3 /
Ceiling Ceiling
NA - Not Available
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
PHYSICAL STATE: Liquid
ODOR: Mild, Solvent
APPEARANCE: Clear, Purple
pH: 12.8
PERCENT VOLATILE BY WEIGHT: 95
VAPOR PRESSURE: Not Determined
VAPOR DENSITY: Not Determined
BOILING POINT: Not Determined
FREEZING/MELTING POINT: Not Determined
SOLUBILITY IN WATER: Complete
EVAPORATION RATE: Not Determined
SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 1.0
VISCOSITY: Water Thin
OCTANOL/WATER PARTITION COEFFICIENT: Not Determined
ODOR THRESHOLD: Not Determined
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
STABILITY (CONDITIONS TO AVOID): Stable.
POLYMERIZATION: Will not occur.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION: None known.
INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS: Oxidizers (e.g., bleach), strong acids (e.g., hydrochloric acid) and reactive metals (e.g., aluminum).
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
ACUTE DATA: This product may cause eye and skin irritation at its strongest recommended dilution. The following data are
available for product ingredients:
PRODUCT/INGREDIENT ORAL LD50 (rat) DERMAL LD 50 (rabbit) INHALATION LC50 (rat)
Sodium xylene sulfonate 650 - 4000
3000 - mg/kg Not Available
mg/kg
Linear primary alcohol ethoxylate 700 - 1700
>2000 - mg/kg Not Available
mg/kg
Benzyl alcohol 1230 - mg/kg 2000 - mg/kg 1000 - ppm (8-hr)
Sodium hydroxide Not Available 1350 - mg/kg Not Available
SENSITIZATION DATA: No data available.
CHRONIC DATA:
Prolonged overexposure to benzyl alcohol by ingestion and inhalation has caused central nervous system effects in humans
and laboratory animals.
REPRODUCTIVE/TERATOGENIC DATA: No data available.
CARCINOGENIC/MUTAGENIC DATA: Not listed as carcinogenic by NTP, IARC, or ACGIH or regulated as a carcinogen by
OSHA.
Page 3 of 5
37 SHOCKWAVE Maximum Power Cleaner/Degreaser Ready-to-Use
SYNERGISTIC MATERIALS: No data available.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
This product is made with all biodegradable detergents. No other data available.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Disposal of this material should be in accordance with local, state or provincial and federal regulations. The unused product, at its
strongest recommended use dilution, is a RCRA hazardous waste (Corrosive-D002) in accordance with 40 CFR 261. The product
has not been evaluated by the Toxicity Characteristic Leachate Procedure (TCLP). According to RCRA, it is the responsibility of the
waste generator to ensure proper disposal.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
DOT/TDG HAZARDOUS MATERIAL DESCRIPTION: Not regulated
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Not meant to be all-inclusive---selected regulations represented.
UNITED STATES
SARA TITLE III (SUPERFUND AMENDMENTS AND REAUTHORIZATION ACT)
311/312 HAZARD CATEGORIES: Under 40 CFR 370.2, this product meets the following hazard categories: Immediate,
Delayed.
313 REPORTABLE INGREDIENTS: Ingredients in this product are not currently subject to notification.
CERCLA (COMPREHENSIVE RESPONSE, COMPENSATION, AND LIABILITY ACT)
CERCLA REGULATORY: None of the ingredients in this product are reportable under CERCLA.
TSCA (TOXIC SUBSTANCE CONTROL ACT)
TSCA STATUS: This product complies with all TSCA inventory requirements.
MASSACHUSETTS, NEW JERSEY, PENNSYLVANIA RIGHT-TO-KNOW:
INGREDIENT(S) CAS NO. STATE LISTING
Water 7732-18-5 Not Listed
Sodium xylene sulfonate 1300-72-7 Not Listed
Linear primary alcohol ethoxylate 34398-01-1 Not Listed
Benzyl alcohol 100-51-6 MA, PA
NA - Not Applicable
CANADA
WHMIS (WORKPLACE HAZARDOUS MATERIALS INFORMATION SYSTEM): Class D-Division 2B; Irritant. This product has
been classified in accordance with the hazard criteria of the Canadian Controlled Products Regulations (CPR) and the MSDS
contains all the information required by the CPR.
16. OTHER INFORMATION
NFPA CODES:
HMIS RATING
-2
HEALTH
0
0
FLAMMABILITY
1 0
0
REACTIVITY
---
-
PERSONAL PROTECTION
APPROVED BY: Product Safety & Regulatory
MSDS STATUS
Revision No: 4
Page 4 of 5
37 SHOCKWAVE Maximum Power Cleaner/Degreaser Ready-to-Use
Revision #: 4
This MSDS replaces the March 5, 2002 MSDS. Any changes in information are as follows:
In Section 1
Date Prepared
APPROVAL DATE: 03/15/2005
The information on this data sheet represents our current data and best opinion as to the proper use in handling of the product
under normal foreseeable conditions. Any use of this product which is not in conformance with this data sheet or product label,
or which involves using the product in combination with any other product or any other process is the responsibility of the user.
Page 5 of 5
|