MSDS
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
C & W PRESSROOM HAZARD RATING HMIS RATING
180 E. UNION AVE. 4 = EXTREME HEALTH 1
E.RUTHERFORD, NJ 07073 3 = HIGH FLAMMABILITY 2
2 = MODERATE REACTIVITY 0
EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBER 1 = SLIGHT PERSONAL PROTECTION X
201-933-4343 0 = INSIGNIFICANT
DATE ISSUED: MARCH 20, 2000
REVISION DATE: APRIL 25, 2003
SECTION I PRODUCT INFORMATION
PRODUCT NAME : ALCOHOL SUBSTITUTE
CHEMICAL NAME : Mixture of organic compounds
MOLECULAR FORMULA : Mixture
SYNONYMS :
CHEMICAL FAMILY : Mixture of Glycols and Glycol Ether
SECTION II COMPONENT INFORMATION
COMPONENTS : Glycol Ether : < 75%; TLV 50 PPM CAS# 111-76-2
: Ethylene Glycol : < 25%; TLV 100 PPM CAS# 107-21-1
SECTION III PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
BOILING POINT : 174掳C MELTING POINT : N/A
SPECIFIC GRAVITY (H2O = 1) : 0.9879/25掳C VAPOR PRESSURE : 1.0 mm Hg / 25掳C
SOLUBILITY IN WATER : Miscible VAPOR DENSITY (AIR = 1) :
PERCENT VOLATILE : 100% pH (as is) : 7.10
VOC鈥檚 : 8.2# per gallon Method 24 EVAPORATION RATE
APPEARANCE AND ODOR : Colorless liquid with mild odor (n-BuOAc = 1.0) : 0.1
SECTION IV FIRE & EXPLOSION DATA
FLASH POINT : 140掳F Pensky Martens
FLAMMABLE LIMITS : Lower -1, Upper -11
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA : Carbon Dioxide, Dry Chemical Powder and Foam
SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES:
Combustible. Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing to prevent contact with skin and eyes.
UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSIVE HAZARDS :
Emits toxic fumes under fire conditions.
SECTION V HEALTH HAZARD DATA
THRESHOLD LIMIT VALUE :
EFFECT OF OVEREXPOSURE :
EYES : Causes eye irritation.
SKIN : Causes skin irritation.
VAPORS / MIST : Irritating to the eyes, mucous membranes and upper respiratory tract.
INGESTION : Confirmed cases of harmful effects. Causes inebriation rapidly passing into coma
and associated with serious kidney injury.
INHALATION :
EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID TREATMENT:
EYES : Immediately flush eyes with copious amounts of water for at least 15 minutes.
SKIN : Immediately flush skin with copious amounts of water. Remove contaminated
clothing and shoes.
INGESTION : Do not induce vomiting, keep person warm, quiet and get medical attention.
INHALATION : Move individual to fresh air. If breathing is difficult, administer oxygen. If breathing has stopped,
give artificial respiration, keep person warm, quiet and get medical attention.
CHRONIC EFFECT(S) OF OVEREXPOSURE:
None currently known.
SECTION VI REACTIVITY DATA
STABILITY : Stable at ordinary conditions.
INCOMPATIBILITY / AVOID CONTACT WITH : Oxidizing agents
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCT : Carbon Monoxide/Dioxide
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION : Will not occur
CONDITION TO AVOID : None
SECTION VII SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURE
STEPS TO BE TAKEN IN CASE MATERIAL IS RELEASED OR SPILLED:
Evacuate area. Shut off all sources of ignation. Wear self-contained breathing apparatus, rubber boots and
heavy rubber gloves. Absorb on sand or vermiculite and place in container.
WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD:
This combustible material may be burned in a chemical incinerator equipped with an afterburner and
scrubber. Observe all federal, state and local regulations.
SECTION VIII SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION (SPECIFY TYPE) :
Wear appropriate NIOSH/MSHA approved respirator when vapor concentration exceeds TLV limit.
VENTILATION :
LOCAL EXHAUST : Recommended
MECHANICAL (GENERAL) : Explosion proof ventilation equipment
SPECIAL : Use only in a chemical fume hood
OTHER :
PROTECTIVE GLOVES : Chemical resistant gloves
EYE PROTECTION : Safety goggles
OTHER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT : Protective clothing
SECTION IX SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS
PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN HANDLING AND STORAGE :
Toxic and irritant. Keep tightly closed. Keep away from heat and open flame. Store in cool, dry place.
OTHER PRECAUTIONS : Avoid contamination of food.
SECTION X REQUIREMENTS FOR TRANSPORTATION
PROPER SHIPPING NAME : Alcohol Substitute
HAZARDOUS CLASSIFICATION : Combustible Liquid
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER : N/A
REPORTABLE QUANTITY : None
IMCO CLASS (International Travel) : N/A
ADDITIONAL LABELING : None
SECTION XI REGULATORY INFORMATION
Status on Substance List
FEDERAL EPA
Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA) requires notification of the
National Response Center of release of quantities of hazardous substances equal to or greater than the reportable quantities
(RQ鈥檚) in 40 CFR 302.4.
Components present in this product at a level which could require reporting under the statute are:
Glycol Ether : < 75%, ACGIH TLV/TWA 50 PPM CAS# 111-76-2
Ethylene Glycol : < 25%, ACGIH TLV/TWA 100 PPM CAS# 107-21-1
Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 (SARA) Title III requires emergency planning based on
Threshold Planning Quantities (TPQs) and release reporting based on Reportable Quantities (RQs) in 40 CFR 355 used
for SARA 302, 304, 311 and 312.
Components present in this product at a level which could require reporting under the statute are:
Glycol Ether : < 75%, ACGIH TLV/TWA 50 PPM CAS# 111-76-2
Ethylene Glycol : < 25%, ACGIH TLV/TWA 100 PPM CAS# 107-21-1
Requires submission of annual reports of release of toxic chemicals that appear in 40 CFR 372 (for SARA 313).
This information must be included in all Material Safety Data Sheets that are copied and distributed for this material.
Components present in this product at a level which could require reporting under the statue are:
Glycol Ether : < 75%, ACGIH TLV/TWA 50 PPM CAS# 111-76-2
Ethylene Glycol : < 25% , ACGIH TLV/TWA 100 PPM CAS# 107-21-1
The information in this document is believed to be correct as of the date issued, however, no warranty of merchantability, fitness for any
particular purpose, or any other warranty is expressed or is to be implied regarding the accuracy or completeness of this information, the
results to be obtained from the use of this information or the product, the safety of this product, or the hazards related to its use. This
information and product are furnished on the condition that the person receiving them shall make his own determination as to the
suitability of the product for his particular purpose and on the condition that he assumes the risk of his use thereof.
C & W Pressroom Products
E. Rutherford, NJ
(201) 933-4343
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