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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
MSDS
Greased Lightning All Purpose Cleaner
Date-Issued: 01/21/2004
MSDS Ref. No: HGRL112B
Date-Revised: 02/11/2004
Revision No: New MSDS
1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
PRODUCT NAME: Greased Lightning All Purpose Cleaner
GENERAL USE: Household Multipurpose Cleaner & Degreaser
MANUFACTURER 24 HR. EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBERS
HomeCare Labs, Inc.
Poison Control Center (Medical) : (877) 800 - 5553
P.O. Box 491150
CANUTEC (Canadian Transportation) : (613) 996 - 6666
Lawrenceville, GA 30049
CHEMTREC (US Transportation) : (800) 424 - 9300
Customer SERVICE: (800)448-5281
2. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Chemical Name CAS# Wt.%
Sodium hydroxide 1310-73-2 <10
2-Butoxyethanol 111-76-2 <10
COMMENTS: Proprietary Formula, percent of ingredient(s) in formula not available.
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
PHYSICAL APPEARANCE: Clear, colorless liquid with a slightly odor.
IMMEDIATE CONCERNS: CAUTION: EYE IRRITANT. Avoid contact with eyes. Do not taste or swallow. Avoid prolonged contact
with skin. Use rubber gloves for sensitive skin. Wash hands thoroughly after use.
POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS
EYES: Causes eye irritation. Avoid contact with eyes.
SKIN: May cause skin irritation. Avoid contact with skin.
INGESTION: May be irritating to gastrointestinal tract.
INHALATION: This product is not expected to present an inhalation hazard for normal use practices.
CHRONIC: There are no known chronic hazards.
ROUTES OF ENTRY: Eye Contact and Skin Contact.
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
EYES: If contact with eye occurs: Immediately flush with cold water for at least 15 minutes. If irritation persists, get medical attention.
SKIN: If on skin: Flush with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Get medical attention if irritation persists.
INGESTION: If ingested: Do not induce vomiting. Drink several glasses of water and get immediate medical attention.
INHALATION: Not an expected route of overexposure.
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5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
FLASHPOINT AND METHOD: >(212掳F)
GENERAL HAZARD: There are no unusual fire and explosion hazards known.
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Dry chemical, water, foam or carbon dioxide. Do not flush into storm drain or public sewer.
EXPLOSION HAZARDS: This product does not pose an immediate explosion hazard.
FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES: Flood with copious amounts of water.
FIRE FIGHTING EQUIPMENT: Firefighters should wear full protective clothing and self contained breathing apparatus (SCBA). Thoroughly
decontaminate fire fighting equipment including all fire fighting wearing apparel after the incident.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: Thermal decomposition may produce oxides of carbon.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
GENERAL PROCEDURES: STEPS TO BE TAKEN IN CASE MATERIAL IS RELEASED OR SPILLED: Small spills may be mopped up or
flushed away with water. Otherwise, cover the liquid with an inert absorbent, and scoop up all spilled material & absorbent and place into clean
dry plastic containers for disposal. Dispose of according to local, state and federal regulations.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
GENERAL PROCEDURES: Avoid contact with eyes, skin or clothing.
HANDLING: Mix only with water. Do not mix with other chemicals.
STORAGE: Keep this product in original tightly closed container when not in use. Store in a cool, dry, well ventilated area. Do not reuse
container, but place in trash collection.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
EXPOSURE GUIDELINES:
OSHA HAZARDOUS COMPONENTS (29 CFR 1910.1200)
EXPOSURE LIMITS
OSHA PEL ACGIH TLV SUPPLIER OEL
mg/m3 mg/m3 mg/m3
ppm ppm ppm
Sodium hydroxide TWA 2 2
STEL 2
2-Butoxyethanol TWA 50 20
ENGINEERING CONTROLS: General room ventilation. Not expected to be an inhalation hazard.
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:
EYES AND FACE: Wear safety glasses with side shields where there is potential for eye contact.
SKIN: Household gloves are recommended for prolonged contact or for persons with sensitive skin.
RESPIRATORY: Respirator protection is not normally required under routine use conditions. If product is used in an area with poor
ventilation and mist or vapor is expected, a respirator that meets OSHA/ANSI standards may be required.
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING: If product gets on clothing, remove and wash before reuse.
WORK HYGIENIC PRACTICES: In accordance with good industrial hygiene practices, wash hands thoroughly with soap and water after
handling this product.
OTHER USE PRECAUTIONS: Facilities storing or utilizing this material should be equipped with an eyewash and safety shower.
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9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
PHYSICAL STATE: Liquid
ODOR: Slight
APPEARANCE: Clear
COLOR: Colorless
pH: 12.7 to 13.2
PERCENT VOLATILE: 90
VAPOR PRESSURE: Not Established
VAPOR DENSITY: Heavier than air.
BOILING POINT: (212掳F)
FREEZING POINT: Not Established
SOLUBILITY IN WATER: Soluble
EVAPORATION RATE: Equal to water
SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 1 (water=1)
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
CONDITIONS TO AVOID: None known.
STABILITY: This product is stable under normal conditions.
POLYMERIZATION: Hazardous polymerization will not occur under normal conditions.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: Carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide.
INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS: Strong oxidizing agents.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
EYE EFFECTS: This product is an eye irritant.
SKIN EFFECTS: This product may be irritating to skin.
CARCINOGENICITY:
The components of this product are not listed as a carcinogen by IARC.
The components of this product are not listed as a carcinogen by NTP.
The components of this product are not listed as a carcinogen by OSHA.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
ECOTOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION: No data available on product.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
PRODUCT DISPOSAL: Disposal of unused, uncontaminated product is regulated according to local, state, and federal regulations.
EMPTY CONTAINER: Do not reuse empty container. Discard in trash.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
DOT (DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION)
OTHER SHIPPING INFORMATION:
If shipped by motor vehicle or rail, product may be shipped as non-regulated product.
If shipped by air or water, product should be shipped as:
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Proper Shipping Name: Corrosive Liquid, Basic, Organic, N.O.S.
UN/NA number: 3267
Packing Group: III;
ORM-D Exemption possible.
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
UNITED STATES
SARA TITLE III (SUPERFUND AMENDMENTS AND REAUTHORIZATION ACT)
311/312 HAZARD CATEGORIES:
FIRE: NO PRESSURE GENERATING: NO REACTIVITY: NO ACUTE: YES CHRONIC: NO
TSCA (TOXIC SUBSTANCE CONTROL ACT)
TSCA REGULATORY: This product or its components are not subject to export notification.
TSCA STATUS: This product or its components are listed on the TSCA Inventory.
CLEAN WATER ACT: A component of this product is listed as a Clean Water Act Section 311 Hazardous Substance.
FIFRA (FEDERAL INSECTICIDE, FUNGICIDE, AND RODENTICIDE ACT): This product is not a US EPA registered pesticide.
16. OTHER INFORMATION
PREPARED BY: Regulatory Affairs Department
REVISION SUMMARY New MSDS
HMIS RATING NFPA RATING
HEALTH: 1 HEALTH: 1
FLAMMABILITY: 0 FIRE: 0
PHYSICAL HAZARD: 0 REACTIVITY: 0
PERSONAL PROTECTION:
Key
4 = Severe
3 = Serious
2 = Moderate
1 = Slight
0 = Minimal
MANUFACTURER DISCLAIMER: IMPORTANT: This information is given without a warranty or guarantee. No suggestions for use are
intended or shall be construed as a recommendation to infringe any existing patents or violate any Federal, State or local laws. Safe handling and
use is the responsibility of the customer. Read the label before using this product. This information is true and accurate to the best of our
knowledge.
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