MSDS
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
C & W UNLIMITED HAZARD RATING HMIS RATING
217 A WASHINGTON AVE 4 = EXTREME HEALTH 1
CARLSTADT, NJ 07072 3 = HIGH FLAMMABILITY 1
2 = MODERATE REACTIVITY 0
EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBER 1 = SLIGHT PERSONAL
201-933-4343 0 = INSIGNIFICANT PROTECTION X
DATE ISSUED: APRIL 3, 1997
SECTION I PRODUCT INFORMATION
PRODUCT NAME : Viva Alkaline SC
CHEMICAL NAME : Complex Mixture
MOLECULAR FORMULA : Mixture
SYNONYMS : None
CHEMICAL FAMILY : Inorganic Phosphates
SECTION II COMPONENT INFORMATION
COMPONENTS :
Water: CAS Reg. No. 7732-18-5; content approximately 60%, TLV-Non hazardous
Potassium pyrophosphate: CAS Reg. No. 7320-34-5; content less than 30%, TLV-PEL not established
Surfactant: CAS Reg. No. mixture, content less than 3%, TLV-PEL not determined, LD 50 3,810 mg/kg oral rat
Sodium phosphate: CAS Reg. No. 68915-31-1, less than 10%, LD 50 2.9 g/kg oral rat
No other chemicals in this product exceed the minimum reporting level established by SAR-313 and 40 CFR 372.
SECTION III PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
BOILING POINT : 218 degrees F MELTING POINT : N/A
SPECIFIC GRAVITY (H2O = 1) : 1.353 @ 25 degrees C VAPOR PRESSURE : 24 mmHg/ 25 degrees C
SOLUBILITY IN WATER : Miscible pH (neat) : 10.20
EVAPORATION RATE : (n-BuOAc = 1.) : 0.5 VOC鈥橲 (METHOD 24) : 0
APPEARANCE & ODOR : Light brown liquid with a slight odor.
SECTION IV FIRE & EXPLOSION DATA
FLASH POINT : N/A (not flammable).
FLAMMABLE LIMITS : N/A
SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES: Water may be used to keep fire-exposed containers cool until fire is out.
UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSIVE HAZARDS : Phosphoric oxides generated at extreme temperatures can react with most metals to
release hydrogen gas.
SECTION V HEALTH HAZARD DATA
THRESHOLD LIMIT VALUE : Not established. See page 1 for individual components.
EFFECT OF OVEREXPOSURE : Prolonged overexposure may cause coughing and difficult breathing. Eye/skin contacts may cause
irritation. Ingestion of large quantities may cause headache, nausea, vomiting and/or gastrointestinal irritation. Inhalation of vapors or
mists may irritate the respiratory passages.
EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID TREATMENT: Flood exposed skin or eyes with plenty of water and soap. If irritation persists get
medical attention. For ingestion drink large quantities of water or milk. Induce vomiting by inserting finger down the throat. Get
medical attention.
CHRONIC EFFECT(S) OF OVEREXPOSURE: No known chromic effects.
SECTION VI REACTIVITY DATA
STABILITY : Stable
INCOMPATIBILITY / AVOID CONTACT WITH : Strong caustic and mineral acids
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCT : Fumes of phosphoric oxides
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: If possible, recover free liquid prior to disposal. Soak up
small spills with suitable absorbents. Flush the exposed area with large quantities of water into a sewer or suitable container.
WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD: Small quantities may be run to a sewer. Comply with all applicable federal, state and local regulations.
SECTION VIII SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION (SPECIFY TYPE) : None required at ordinary working condition.
VENTILATION :
LOCAL EXHAUST : No special requirements
MECHANICAL (GENERAL) : Acceptable
OTHER : None
PROTECTIVE GLOVES : Impervious
EYE PROTECTION : Safety goggles
OTHER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT : None required for small quantity handling
SECTION IX SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS
PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN HANDLING AND STORAGE : Keep in tightly sealed container. Store in a cool, dry, well-
ventilated place away from incompatible materials.
OTHER PRECAUTIONS : Avoid contact with food products.
SECTION X REQUIREMENTS FOR TRANSPORTATION
PROPER SHIPPING NAME : Viva Alkaline SC
HAZARDOUS CLASSIFICATION : Not Dot Regulated
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER : None
REPORTABLE QUANTITY : None
IMCO CLASS (International Travel) : Chemicals, N.O.S. (Non regulated)
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: NONE
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: NONE
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 this statue are: NONE
Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) status: Listed on the TSCA inventory
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 assume the risk of his use thereof.
C&W UNLIMITED
CARLSTADT, NJ 07072
(201) 933-4343
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