eXpoxy鈩? Presaturated Wipes
#MCC-EPXW (wipes), #MCC-EPXG (1 gallon)
E-mail: techsupport@microcare.com
#MCC-EPXP (5 gal. pail), #MCC-EPXD (55 gal. drum)
Phone: (860) 827-0626
MICROCARE CORPORATION www.microcare.com
Preparation Date: 02/02/07
595 John Downey Drive, New Britain, Connecticut, 06051, USA
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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
1. Chemical Product and Company Identification Ingestion: If conscious, immediately give 2-4 glasses of water. Do
not induce vomiting. Do not give stimulants. Never give anything
Product Name: eXpoxy鈩? Presaturated Wipes; #MCC-EPXW;
by mouth to an unconscious person. Call a physician.
#MCC-EPXG; #MCC-EPXP; #MCC-EPXD
Note to physicians: Activated charcoal slurry may be administered.
Chemical Family: A blend of alcoxypropanols saturated into a
To prepare activated charcoal slurry, suspend 50 grams activated
synthetic fabric wipe.
charcoal in 400 mL of water and mix thoroughly. Administer 5 mL/
Packaged By: MicroCare Corp., 595 John Downey Drive, New
kg, or 350 mL for average adult. There is no specific antidote to
Britain, CT 06051 USA CAGE/FSCM: OATV9
overexposure. Treatment of overexposure should be directed at the
Emergency Telephone: CHEMTREC (800) 424-9300
control of symptoms and the clinical condition of the patient.
2. Composition/Information on Ingredients Immediate medical attention for acute overexposure is required.
Inhalation: Remove to fresh air. Keep person calm. If not breathing,
Active Ingredients
give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Do
Chemical Name Wt.%Range TLV Units
not give Epinephrine. Call a physician.
1-Methoxy-2-Propanol 5.0-20.0 100 ppm
5. Firefighting Measures
CAS # 107-98-2
1-Ethoxy-2-Propanol 20.0-50.0 None established
Flash Point: 106o F / 41o C, Tag Closed Cup, ASTM-D-56.
CAS #1569-02-4
Flammable Limits in Air: Not established
1-Propoxy-2-Propanol 20.0-50.0 None established
Extinguishing Media: Use dry chemical, "alcohol" foam, CO2; water
CAS #1569-01-3
may be ineffective, but water should be used to keep fire exposed
containers cool. If a spill or leak has not ignited, use water spray to
All components of this material are listed on the TSCA inventory.
disperse vapors and protect persons attempting to stop leak. Water
3. Hazard Identification may be used to flush spills away from exposures and to dilute spills
to nonflammable mixtures.
Emergency Overview: Combustible Liquid per 49 CFR 173.150 (f).
Special Firefighting Procedures: Evacuate personnel. Wear self contained
Colorless liquid with mild odor. Liquid will irritate eyes and skin
breathing apparatus (SCBA) and full protective equipment. Keep
under repeated or prolonged exposure. Product vapors can be moved
containers cool.
by air currents and ignited by pilot lights, other flames, sparks, heaters,
6. Accidental Release Measures
electrical equipment, static discharges or other ignition sources distant
from product handling point. Keep away from children.
Spill or Leak: Evacuate area, absorb spilled liquid with commercial,
Potential Health Effects
nonflammable absorbent i.e. sand, vermiculite. Remove unprotected
Eyes: Vapor contact: May cause irritation with discomfort, tearing
personnel. Protected personnel should remove ignition sources and shut
or blurring of vision. Liquid contact: Will irritate eyes with
off fire sources. Provide ventilation. Shovel (spark proof) absorbent
possible corneal injury. Persons wearing contact lenses should wear
material into drums and close. Do not flush to sewer.
chemical protective safety glasses when exposed to this product.
7. Handling and Storage
Skin: Contact for several hours can cause local redness, defatting of
skin leading to dryness and cracking of skin. This material may Avoid breathing vapors or mist. Use only with adequate ventilation.
aggravate existing dermatitis. Avoid repeated or prolonged contact with eyes, skin or clothing.
Ingestion: Can cause severe irritation of the gastrointestinal tract Wash thoroughly after handling. Do not store in direct sunlight.
with nausea, vomiting, abdominal cramps, diarrhea, dizziness, Store in cool dry place, away from heat, sparks or flames which
headache, weakness, drowsiness and unconsciousness. Possible may generate toxic decomposition products. Vapors are heavy and
kidney and liver injury may also occur. Aspiration into the lungs may concentrate in low poorly ventilated areas.
during ingestion or vomiting may cause lung damage.
8. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
Inhalation: At low concentration levels: may cause mild irritation to
Respiratory Protection: Use only with adequate ventilation. Keep
nose and throat with coughing, discomfort and shortness of breath.
Medical Conditions Aggravated by Exposure: Preexisting disease of container tightly closed. Use approved NIOSH self-contained or
the heart, lungs, skin and eyes. supplied air respirators for emergencies and in situations where air
4. First Aid Measures may be displaced by vapors.
Eye Protection:Use chemical protective safety glasses.
Eyes: Immediately flush with water. Remove any contact lenses and Protective Clothing: Where there is potential for skin contact, use
continue flushing for 15 minutes, lifting eyelids occasionally until appropriate impervious gloves, apron, pants and jacket.
no evidence of the chemical remains. If irritation develops or
persists call a physician.
Skin: Wash promptly with soap and water. Remove and wash
contaminated clothing and shoes before reuse.
MicroCare MSDS: eXpoxy鈩? Presaturated Wipes (#MCC-EPXW, #MCC-EPXG, # MCC-EPXP, #MCC-EPXD) Page 2 of 2
NFPA, NPCA-HIMIS RATING:
14. Transportation Information
Health 0
Transport for Expoxy Presaturated Wipes:
Flammability 2
Ground Transport: Consumer Commodity ORM-D
Reactivity 0
Transport for Expoxy Liquid Packaging:
Personal Protection rating to be supplied by user depending on use conditions.
Ground Transport: Liquid Cleaning Compound N.O.S. Not D.O.T.
9. Physical and Chemical Properties Regulated per 49 CFR 173.150 (f)
Physical Form: Clear colorless liquid Air Transport: Flammable Liquid N.O.S. (1-propoxy-2-propanol),
Odor: Mild alcohol-like Class 3, Pkg. Group III, UN1993, Pkg. Instr. 309 Hazard Label:
Boiling Point: 248-302o C / 120-150o F Flammable Liquid
pH: Not determined
Solubility in Water: 15. Regulatory Information
Complete
Specific Gravity: .88 @ 15o C / 60o F
Section 313 Supplier Information: This material contains the following
% Volatile by Weight: 100
Vapor Pressure: toxic chemicals subject to the emergency reporting requirements of
6.2 mbar
Vapor Density (air=1): Section 313 of the Emergency Planning and Community Right to
4.0
Know Act of 1986 and 40 CFR 372:
10. Reactivity CAS# Chemical Name % by Weight
Chemical Stability: Material is stable. none
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur. This information must be included in all MSDSs that are copied and
Incompatibilities: Avoid concentrated nitric and sulfuric acids, strong distributed for this material.
Title III Hazard Communications Sections 311, 312
oxidizers, aldehydes, acetyl chloride.
Decomposition Products: Burning may produce carbon monoxide and/ Acute Yes
or carbon dioxide. Chronic Yes
Fire Yes
11. Toxicological Information Reactivity No
16. Other Information
Carcinogenicity: None of the components present in Expoxy Presaturated
Wipes are listed by IARC, NTP, OSHA or ACGIH as a carcinogen. For additional information, contact Tech Support at MicroCare:
Telephone (860) 827-0626 or email: techsupport@microcare.com
12. Ecological Information
This material is not expected to be toxic to aquatic life.
13. Disposal Considerations
Waste Disposal: Treatment, storage, transportation, and disposal must be in
accordance with applicable Federal, State/Provincial and Local regulations.
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