ZEP Inc.
11627 178th Street
Material Safety Data Sheet
Edmonton, Alberta T5S 1N6
1-800-I-877-I-BUY-ZEP (428-9937)
www.zep.com
Section 1. Chemical Product and Company Identification
Product name LAUNDRY PLUS
Laundry Detergent.
Product use
Product code 5811
Date of issue Supersedes 02/11/05
01/24/08
Emergency Telephone Numbers
For MSDS Information:
Technical Services Group
Telephone (780) 453-8100
(Business Hours 8:00am - 5:00pm)
For Medical or Transportation Emergency
CANUTEC (24 Hours)
(613) 996-6666 - Call Collect
Prepared By
Technical Services Group
Printing date: 07/02/08
11627 178th Street
Edmonton, Alberta T5S 1N6
Section 2. Hazards Identification
Emergency overview
CAUTION !
MAY BE HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED.
Harmful if swallowed. Do not ingest. Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing. Wash
thoroughly after handling.
NOTE: MSDS data pertains to the product as delivered in the original shipping container(s). Risk of adverse effects are lessened by following all
prescribed safety precautions, including the use of proper personal protective equipment.
Dermal contact. Inhalation.
Acute Effects Routes of Entry
Corrosive to eyes. Eye contact can result in corneal damage or blindness.
Eyes
Corrosive to skin on contact. Skin contact can produce inflammation and blistering.
Skin
Inhalation Inhalation of dust will produce irritation to gastro-intestinal or respiratory tract, characterized by
burning, sneezing and coughing. Severe over-exposure can produce lung damage, choking,
unconsciousness or death.
Ingestion Harmful if swallowed.
Repeated or prolonged skin contact may produce chronic inflammation or dermititis,
Chronic effects
characterized by redness, scaling or itching. Repeated eye exposure may produce chronic
inflammation of the eye or corneal damage.
Additional Information: See Toxicological Information (Section 11)
Section 3. Composition/Information on Ingredients
Name of Hazardous Ingredients CAS number % by Weight
497-19-8 60 - 100
SODIUM CARBONATE; soda ash; carbonic acid, disodium salt
6834-92-0 10 - 30
SODIUM METASILICATE; silicic acid (H2-Si-O3) disodium salt; water glass
68439-46-3 1-5
ALCOHOLS, C9-11, ETHOXYLATED; linear primary alcohol ethoxylate
Section 4. First Aid Measures
Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Check for and
Eye Contact
remove any contact lenses. Continue to rinse for at least 10 minutes. Get medical attention if irritation occurs.
Flush contaminated skin with plenty of water. Remove contaminated clothing and shoes. Get medical attention if
Skin Contact
symptoms occur. Wash clothing before reuse. Clean shoes thoroughly before reuse.
Move exposed person to fresh air. If not breathing, if breathing is irregular or if respiratory arrest occurs, provide
Inhalation
artificial respiration or oxygen by trained personnel. Get medical attention if adverse health effects persist or are
severe.
Move exposed person to fresh air. If material has been swallowed and the exposed person is conscious, give
Ingestion
small quantities of water to drink. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Do not induce
vomiting unless directed to do so by medical personnel. If vomiting occurs, the head should be kept low so that
vomit does not enter the lungs. Get medical attention.
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Product Name LAUNDRY PLUS
Material Safety Data Sheet
Product code 5811
Section 5. Fire Fighting Measures
Closed cup: Not applicable.
Flash Point
Flammable Limits Not available.
Non-combustible.
Flammability
Auto-ignition Temperature
Fire-fighters should wear appropriate protective equipment and self-contained breathing
Fire-Fighting Procedures
apparatus (SCBA) with a full face-piece operated in positive pressure mode. In case of fire, use
water spray (fog), foam, dry chemical or CO2.
No specific fire or explosion hazard.
Fire hazard
carbon oxides (CO, CO2) and toxic/corrosive fumes as oxides of phosphorous
Products of Combustion
Not available.
Explosion hazard
Section 6. Accidental Release Measures
Move containers from spill area. Vacuum or sweep up material and place in a designated, labeled waste
Spill Clean up
container. Dispose of via a licensed waste disposal contractor.
Section 7. Handling and Storage
Put on appropriate personal protective equipment (see section 8). Do not ingest. Avoid contact with eyes, skin and
Handling
clothing. Keep in the original container or an approved alternative made from a compatible material, kept tightly
closed when not in use. Do not reuse container. Wash thoroughly after handling.
Store in original container protected from direct sunlight in a dry, cool and well-ventilated area, away from incompatible
Storage
materials (see section 10) and food and drink. Keep container tightly closed and sealed until ready for use. Containers
that have been opened must be carefully resealed and kept upright to prevent leakage. Keep out of the reach of
children.
Section 8. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
Product name Exposure limits
Sodium Carbonate ACGIH (United States).
: 15 mg/m鲁 Form: Dust
OSHA PEL (United States).
TWA: 15 mg/m鲁 8 hour(s). Form: Total dust
Sodium Metasilicate ACGIH TLV (United States).
TWA: 10 mg/m鲁 8 hour(s). Form: Dust
OSHA PEL (United States).
: 15 mg/m鲁 Form: Dust
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Recommended: Safety glasses.
Eyes
Hands and Recommended: Neoprene gloves. Nitrile gloves. Rubber gloves.
Body
Respiratory Recommended: No respiratory protection needed under normal use conditions.
Section 9. Physical and Chemical Properties
Solid. Color White.
Physical State
Not applicable. Odor Citrus [Slight]
pH
Not available. Vapor Pressure Not applicable.
Boiling Point
Not applicable. Vapor Density Not available.
Specific Gravity
Easily soluble in the following materials: cold water Evaporation Rate Not applicable.
Solubility
and hot water.
VOC (Consumer) Not available.
Freezing Point
Section 10. Stability and Reactivity
The product is stable.
Stability and Reactivity
Slightly reactive or incompatible with the following materials: oxidizing materials and acids.
Incompatibility
Hazardous Polymerization Will not occur.
Hazardous Decomposition Products Under normal conditions of storage and use, hazardous decomposition products should not be
produced.
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Product Name LAUNDRY PLUS
Material Safety Data Sheet
Product code 5811
Section 11. Toxicological Information
Carcinogenicity Ingredients: Not listed as carcinogen by OSHA, NTP or IARC.
Acute Toxicity
Product/ingredient name Result Species Dose Exposure
Sodium Carbonate LD50 Oral Rat 2800 mg/kg -
Sodium Metasilicate LD50 Oral Rat 2200 mg/kg -
Ethoxylated Alcohols LD50 Dermal Rabbit >5000 mg/kg -
LD50 Oral Rat 1400 mg/kg -
Section 12. Ecological Information
No known significant effects or critical hazards.
Environmental Effects
Aquatic Ecotoxicity
Product/ingredient name Test Result Species Exposure
Sodium Carbonate - Acute LC50 300 mg/L Fish - Bluegill. 96 hours
- Acute LC50 265 mg/L Daphnia 96 hours
Section 13. Disposal Considerations
Waste Information
Waste must be disposed of in accordance with applicable regulations. Consult your local or regional authorities for additional information.
Waste Stream Not available.
Section 14. Transport Information
Regulatory information UN number Proper shipping name Classes PG* Label Additional information
TDG Classification Not regulated. - - - -
Not available. Not available. Not available. - -
IMDG Class
NOTE: DOT classification applies to most package sizes. For specific container size classifications or for size exceptions, refer to
the Bill of Lading with your shipment. Limited Quantity: Small quantities of controlled goods are not regulated as Dangerous
Goods according to TDG regulations.
PG* : Packing group
Section 15. Regulatory Information
Canada
Class E: Corrosive material
WHMIS (Canada)
This product has been classified according to the hazard criteria of the CPR and the MSDS contains all the information required by the CPR.
Section 16. Other Information
To the best of our knowledge, the information contained herein is accurate. However, neither the above named supplier nor any of its subsidiaries assumes any
liability whatsoever for the accuracy or completeness of the information contained herein.
Final determination of suitability of any material is the sole responsibility of the user. All materials may present unknown hazards and should be used with caution.
Although certain hazards are described herein, we cannot guarantee that these are the only hazards that exist.
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