PowerClean ii Solvent
#MCC-PW210a (aerosol), #MCC-PW201G (1 gallon)
#MCC-PW201P (5 gal. pail), #MCC-PW201D (55 gal. drum)
MiCrOCare COrPOratiON, 595 John Downey Drive, New Britain, Connecticut 06051 USa Preparation date: 01/11/07
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Material Safety Data Sheet
1. Chemical Product and Company Identification 93). Not Flammable per Tag Open Cup (ASTM D 1310). flammable
limits in air: LEL/UEL: 5.5 - 13.0 (% by volume)
Product: PowerClean II Solvent
extinguishing Media: CO2, dry chemical, water spray, water fog
Chemical family: Hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) blend.
Special Firefighting Procedures: Evacuate personnel. Wear self con-
Packaged By: MicroCare Corp., 595 John Downey Drive, New Britain,
tained breathing apparatus (SCBA) and full protective equipment.
CT, 06051, USA CAGE/FSCM: OATV9
Containers generate pressure when heated causing violent bursting
emergency telephone: CHEMTREC (800) 424-9300
and dangerous propelling of container. May form toxic decomposi-
2. Composition/information on ingredients tion products above 480o F/ 250o C. This material should not be used
in vapor degreasers or applications where the solvent is heated above
Chemical Name Wt.%range tlV Units
ambient temperatures. PowerClean II exhibits no Tag Closed Cup flash
Tetrafluoroethane (aerosol only) 20.0-25.0 See Section 8
point to boiling. Since PowerClean II is a mixture, fractionation may
CAS # 811-97-2
occur upon evaporation, resulting in a solution enriched in flammable
1,1,1,2,3,4,4,5,5,5-decafluoropentane 10.0-15.0 See Section 8
liquids. Precautions should be taken to avoid this condition.
CAS # 138495-42-8
Trans,1,2-dichloroethylene 65.0-85.0 See Section 8
6. accidental release Measures
CAS #156-60-5
Spill or leak: Evacuate area, absorb spilled liquid with commercial,
All components of this material are listed on the TSCA inventory.
nonflammable absorbent i.e. sand, vermiculite. Remove unprotected
3. Hazard Identification personnel. Protected personnel should remove ignition sources and shut
off fire sources. Provide ventilation. Shovel (spark proof) absorbent
emergency Overview: Colorless liquid with a slight ethereal odor.
material into drums and close. Do not flush to sewer.
This product is nonflammable. Liquid will irritate eyes and skin under
repeated or prolonged exposure. Product vapors displace air and can
7. handling and Storage
cause asphyxiation especially in confined spaces.
Avoid breathing vapors or mist. Use only with adequate ventilation.
Potential health effects:
Avoid repeated or prolonged contact with eyes, skin or clothing. Wash
eyes: Moderate irritation. Persons wearing contact lenses should wear
thoroughly after handling. Do not store in direct sunlight. Store in cool
chemical protective safety glasses when exposed to this product.
dry place, away from heat, sparks or flames which may generate toxic
Skin: For repeated contact: dry/chapped skin, risk of chronic der-
decomposition products. Vapors are heavy and may concentrate in low
matitis.
poorly ventilated areas. Keep away from children.
ingestion: Harmful if swallowed. Irritating to the mouth, throat and
stomach.
8. exposure Controls/Personal Protection
inhalation: Inhalation of high concentrations of vapor is harmful and
respiratory Protection: Use only with adequate ventilation. Keep
may cause heart irregularities, unconsciousness, or death. Intentional
container tightly closed. Use approved NIOSH self-contained or sup-
misuse or deliberate inhalation may cause death without warning.
plied air respirators for emergencies and in situations where air may
Medical Conditions aggravated by exposure: Preexisting disease of
be displaced by vapors.
the heart, lungs, skin and eyes.
eye Protection: Use chemical protective safety glasses.
4. first aid Measures Protective Clothing: Where there is potential for skin contact, use
appropriate impervious gloves, apron, pants and jacket.
eyes: Immediately flush with water. Remove any contact lenses and
exposure Guidelines: Applicable Exposure Limits.
continue flushing for 15 minutes, lifting eyelids occasionally until no
1,1,1,2,3,4,4,5,5,5-decafluoropentane:
evidence of the chemical remains. If irritation develops or persists
PEL (OSHA) None Established
call a physician.
AEL (DuPont) 200 ppm, 8 & 12 hr. TLV 400 ppm ceiling
Skin: Wash promptly with soap and water. Remove contaminated
TLV (ACGIH) None Established
clothing and shoes and replace with clean clothing.
ingestion: DO NOT induce vomiting. Immediately give two glasses Trans,1,2-dichloroethylene:
PEL (OSHA) 200 ppm, 790 mg/m3, 8 hour TWA
of water. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
TLV (ACGIH) 200 ppm STEL, 8 hour TWA
Call a physician.
inhalation: Remove to fresh air. Keep person calm. If not breathing, AEL (DuPont) 200 ppm, 8 & 12 hour TWA
Tetrafluoroethane:
give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Call
AEL(OSHA) 1000 ppm TWA
a physician.
PEL (OSHA) 1000 ppm STEL
5. Firefighting Measures TLV (ACGIH) 1000 ppm TWA
flash Point: Not flammable per Pensky-Martins Closed Cup (ASTM D
MicroCare MSDS: PowerClean ii Solvent (#MCC-PW210a, # NCC-PW201G; MCC-PW201P, #MCC-PW201D) Page 2 of 2
NfPa, NPCa-hiMiS ratiNG: lungs, inactivity/anaesthesia, altered white blood cell count, cardio-
vascular system changes and weak cardiac sensitization, a potentially
Health 1
fatal disturbance of the heart rhythm caused by heightened sensitivity
Flammability 0
to the action of epinephrine. Long term exposure caused altered liver
Reactivity 1
and lung function. A Dec. 1998 inhalation study conducted with
Personal Protection rating to be supplied by user depending on use condi-
99.45 pure t-DCE produced no adverse, compound related effects.
tions.
The NOEL was 4,000ppm. Exposure of pregnant rats shows maternal
9. Physical and Chemical Properties toxicity at 2,000, 6,000 & 12,000ppm. Developmental toxicity was
Physical form: seen only at 12,000 ppm. Tests have shown that T-DCE does not
Clear colorless liquid
Odor: cause genetic damage in bacterial or mammalian cell cultures. No
Slight Ethereal
Boiling Point: animal data are available to define the carcinogenic or reproductive
39o C / 102o F
Solubility in Water: hazards of t-DCE.
0.3%
Carcinogenicity: None of the components present in this material are
% Volatile by Weight: 100
Vapor Pressure: listed by IARC, NTP, OSHA or ACGIH as a carcinogen.
415mm Hg at 20o C /77o F
Vapor Density (air=1): 3.7
12. ecological information
10. reactivity aquatic toxicity:
Chemical Stability: Material is stable. 1,1,1,2,3,4,4,5,5,5-decafluoropentane:
hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur. 96 hour LC50 in fathead minnows: 27.2 mg/L
incompatibilities: Alkali or alkaline earth metals powdered Al, Zn, 96 hr LC50 in rainbow trout: 13.9 mg/L
48 hour LC50 in Daphnia magna: 11.7 mg/L
Be, Na, Mg, etc. Incompatible w/strong bases such as NaOH, KOH,
Trans,1,2-dichloroethylene:
etc.
Decomposition Products: Decomposes with heat. High temperatures 96 hour LC 50 in bluegill sunfish: 1350 mg/L
48 hour LC50 in Daphnia magna: 220 mg/L
(open flame, glowing metal surfaces, etc.) can decompose forming
hydrofluoric acid and possibly carbonyl fluoride. This material is in-
13. Disposal Considerations
compatible with strong bases and can react to form salts of hydrofluoric
Waste Disposal: Reclaim by distillation or remove to a permitted
acid and unsaturated compounds of unknown toxicity.
waste disposal facility. Treatment, storage, transportation, and disposal
11. toxicological information must be in accordance with applicable Federal, State/Provincial and
Local regulations.
Toxicity information for the individual components of this product
are listed below.
14. transportation information
This material is currently undergoing chronic toxicity testing.
Bulk Packaging/Non aerosol:
1,1,1,2,3,4,4,5,5,5-decafluoropentane: Oral LD50>5,000 mg/kg in
rats. Dermal ALD > 5,000 mg/kg in rabbits. Inhalation, 4 hour LC50: Not Regulated as hazardous material by DOT, IMO, or IATA.
11,100 ppm in rats. Animal testing indicates that 1,1,1,2,3,4,4,5,5,5-
15. regulatory information
decafluoropentane is a slight skin irritant and a mild eye irritant, but
Section 313 Supplier information: This material contains the follow-
is not a skin sensitizer. Single exposure to 5,000 ppm by inhalation
caused tremors. No cardiac sensitization was observed. A different ing toxic chemicals subject to the emergency reporting requirements
single exposure study by inhalation in rats caused incoordination, of Section 313 of the Emergency Planning and Community Right to
hyperactivity and prostration; pathological examination of rats from Know Act of 1986 and 40 CFR 372:
CaS# Chemical Name % by Weight
this study revealed kidney and lung changes and external hair loss.
Repeated exposures to 1,900-3,500 ppm caused tremors or convul- None
sions, behavioral effects, and altered clinical chemistry. These effects This information must be included in all MSDSs that are copied and
were temporary. In a different repeated exposure test the No Observed distributed for this material.
Adverse Effect Level (NOAEL) for convulsions was 1,000 ppm. title iii hazard Communications Sections 311, 312
Results indicate convulsions is an acute effect of 1,1,1,2,3,4,4,-5,5,5- Acute Yes
decafluoropentane. The 90 day NOAEL is 500 ppm. In animal testing Chronic No
this material produced developmental effects only at exposure levels Fire No
producing other toxic effect in the adult animal. No animal data are Reactivity No
available to define the carcinogenic or reproductive hazards of this Pressure No
material. Tests have shown that 1,1,1,2,3,4,4,5,5,5-decafluoropentane
lists:
does not cause genetic damage in bacterial mammalian cell cultures.
SARA Extremely Hazardous Substance No
It has not produced genetic damage in tests on animals.
CERCLA Hazardous Substance No
Trans,1,2-dichloroethylene (t-DCE): A severe eye irritant and a moder- SARA Toxic Chemicals No
ate to severe skin irritant. Single and repeated exposure by ingestion
16. Other information
caused increased kidney weight, histopathological changes of the lungs,
liver effects, decreased motor activity, pulmonary edema, cardiovas- For additional information, contact Tech Support at MicroCare: Tele-
cular system changes, and mortality. Single and repeated exposure phone (860) 827-0626 or email: techsupport@microcare.com
to t-DCE by inhalation caused pathological changes of the liver and
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