Zep Manufacturing Co. of Canada
Material Safety Data Sheet
11627 178th Street
Edmonton, Alberta T5S 1N6
1-800-I-BUY-ZEP
and Safe Handling and Disposal Information
Section 1. Chemical Product and Company Identification
Product name NEXTSTEP 4 NEUTRAL CLEANER
Floor Finish
Product Use
Product Code G084
Date of issue Supersedes 02/28/05
09/09/05
Emergency For MSDS Information:
Telephone Technical Services Group
Zep Manufacturing of Canada
Numbers
Telephone: (780) 453-8100 (Business Hours 8:00-5:00)
For a Medical or Transportation Emergency:
CANUTEC (24 Hours)
(613) 996-6666 - Call Collect
Prepared by Technical Services Group
Zep Manufacturing Co. of Canada
11627 178th Street
Edmonton, Alberta T5S 1N6
Printing date: 09/09/05
Date of Preparation :09/09/05
Section 2. Composition, Information on Ingredients
Name of Hazardous Ingredients CAS # % by Weight Toxicity Data
SODIUM NITRILOTRIACETATE; nta; nitrilotriacetic acid 18662-53-8 1-5 LD50 Rat. Oral 1450 mg/kg
trisodium salt monohydrate
ALCOHOLS, C9-11, ETHOXYLATED; linear primary alcohol 68439-46-3 1-5 LD50 Rat Oral 1400 mg/kg
ethoxylate LD50 Rabbit Dermal >5000 mg/kg
Section 3. Hazards Identification
Routes of Entry Dermal contact.
Acute Effects
MAY CAUSE SKIN IRRITATION. Skin inflammation is characterized by itching, scaling, reddening, or,
Skin
occasionally, blistering.
May cause eye irritation. Inflammation of the eye is characterized by redness, watering, and itching.
Eyes
Inhalation No known acute effects of this product resulting from inhalation
Ingestion No data on acute toxicity of the product when ingested
One of the ingredients in this product has been shown to cause tumors in laboratory test animals when
Chronic Effects
administered orally at very high dosages. The relevance of these studies for humans has not been
established.
Additional information : See Toxicological Information (section 11)
Section 4. First Aid Measures
Immediately flush eyes with running water for at least 15 minutes, keeping eyelids open. Get medical
Eye Contact
attention if irritation occurs.
Skin Contact In case of contact, immediately flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing
contaminated clothing and shoes. Get medical attention if irritation develops.
If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If irritation persists, seek medical attention.
Inhalation
Do NOT induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical personnel. Never give anything by mouth to
Ingestion
an unconscious person. If affected person is conscious, give plenty of water to drink. If symptoms persist,
seek immediate medical attention.
Section 5. Fire Fighting Measures
Not applicable. Flammable Limits Not applicable.
Flash Point
Flammability Not considered to be flammable according to our database
Not available.
Auto-ignition Temperature
Wear special protective clothing and positive pressure, self-contained breathing apparatus. Use
Fire-Fighting Procedures
DRY chemicals, CO2, water spray or foam.
Cool closed containers exposed to fire with water.
Fire Hazard
Products of Combustion carbon oxides (CO, CO2) and other unidentified organic compounds.
Not available.
Explosion hazard
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Material Safety Data Sheet Product Name NEXTSTEP 4 NEUTRAL CLEANER
Product Code G084
Section 6. Accidental Release Measures
Spill Clean up Put on appropriate personal protective equipment (see Section 8). For large spills dike spilled material or
otherwise contain material to ensure runoff does not reach a waterway. Dilute with water and mop up, or absorb
with an inert dry material and place in an appropriate waste disposal container. Finish cleaning by spreading water
on the contaminated surface and dispose of according to local and regional authority requirements.
Section 7. Handling and Storage
Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing. Avoid breathing vapors or spray mists. Wash contaminated
Handling
clothing before reusing.
Keep container tightly closed and dry. Store between 4 - 49 C. Keep out of the reach of children.
Storage
Section 8. Exposure Controls, Personal Protection
Engineering Controls Good general ventilation should be sufficient to control airborne levels.
Personal Protection Protective Clothing (Pictograms)
Splash goggles.
Eyes
Hands and Body Nitrile gloves. Neoprene gloves. Rubber glove
Respiratory Use with adequate ventilation. Avoid breathing vapors or spray mists.
Exposure Limits
Name of Hazardous Ingredients CAS # Exposure Limits
No hazardous ingredients
Consult local authorities for acceptable exposure limits.
Section 9. Physical and Chemical Properties
Physical State Liquid. Color Clear. Green.
Odor Pine.
9.5 - 10.5 [Basic.]
pH
Vapor Pressure Not determined.
104掳C (219.2掳F)
Boiling Point
Vapor Density Not determined.
Freezing Point Not applicable.
Evaporation Rate1 compared to water
Specific Gravity 1.03 (Water = 1)
VOC (Consumer) Not available.
Easily soluble in cold water, hot water.
Solubility
Section 10. Stability and Reactivity
The product is stable.
Stability and Reactivity
Strong acids, alkalis, and oxidizers.
Incompatibility
Will not occur.
Reactivity
Hazardous Decomposition Products carbon oxides (CO, CO2) and other unidentified organic compounds.
Section 11. Toxicological Information
Classified 2B (Possible for human.) by IARC [Trisodium nitrilotriacetate]. Classified 2 (Reasonably
Carcinogenic Effects
Anticipated To Be Human Carcinogens.) by NTP [Trisodium nitrilotriacetate].
Not available.
Reproductive Effects
Classified POSSIBLE for human [Trisodium nitrilotriacetate].
Mutagenic Effects
Not available.
Teratogenic Effects
Section 12. Ecological Information
Not determined.
Ecotoxicity
Biodegradable/OECD Not determined.
Section 13. Disposal Considerations
Waste Stream
Waste Information Waste must be disposed of in accordance with
federal, state and local environmental control
regulations.
Section 14. Transport Information
Label
Regulatory UN Proper shipping Class Packing Additional
Information number name Group information
Not a TDG
TDG
controlled
Classification
material.
Limited Quantity: Small quantities of controlled goods are not regulated as Dangerous Goods according to the TDG regulations.
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Material Safety Data Sheet Product Name NEXTSTEP 4 NEUTRAL CLEANER
Product Code G084
Section 15. Regulatory Information
Class D-2B: Material causing other toxic effects (TOXIC).
WHMIS (Canada)
Not available.
Other Regulations
This product has been classifed according to the hazard criteria of the CPR and the MSDS contains all of the available 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 cautio
Although certain hazards are described herein, we cannot guarantee that these are the only hazards that exis
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