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This material is not listed as a carcinogen by IARC, NTP, or OSHA
LONG TERM EFFECTS
None expected
SECTION - 4 FIRST AID MEASURES
FIRST AID:
SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth with water. Drink a glassful of water or
True Grit milk. Do not induce vomiting. Call physician immediately. Drink large
quantities of water. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious
person.
EYES: Rinse immediately with water. Quickly remove contact lenses;
NFPA/HMIS : Health -1 then flush eyes with water for 15 minutes.
Flammability - 0 SKIN: Remove contaminated clothing. Flush skin with water for 15
Reactivity -0 minutes. Then, Call Poison control center or physician at once.
SECTION - 5 FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Complies With USDL Safety and Health Regulations, (29 CFR
1910.200)
Flash Point Explosive limit
Material Safety Data Sheet US Department Of Labor
No Flash at Boil (C.C. method) Not Applicable
SECTION - 1 CHEMICAL AND COMPANY Autoignition Temperature Hazardous
IDENTIFICATION Products
of Combustion
Not Applicable Carbon monoide
PRODUCT NAME: True Grit
PRODUCT USE: Abrasive Cleaner
Extinguishing Media Fire Fighting
Instructions
American Formula
Not Applicable Avoid contact with this
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material. Avoid walking in
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spilled material. Wear
protective clothing for
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skin and eyes
REVISION DATE: 04/15/05
SECTION - 2 COMPOSITION ON INGREDIENTS SECTION - 6 ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
CAS NO. CHEMICAL NAME Wt% TLV (UNITS) Small Spill
151-21-3 Sodium Lauryl Sulfate <5 N/E Absorb with an inert solid and scoop up for disposal, then rinse soiled
N/E = not established area with water down the drain.
Large Spill
Stop leak at the source and collect into a suitable container, then treat
SECTION - 3 HAZARDS INFORMATION as a small spill.
Primary Route(s) of Entry
SECTION - 7 HANDLING AND STORAGE
Skin contact and inhalation
Signs and Symptoms of Overexposure
Gastrointestinal irritation (nausea, vomiting, diarrhea), irritation to nose, Handling
throat, and respiratory tract. Containers of this material may be hazardous when emptied. Since
emptied containers retain product residues (vapor, liquid, and/or solid),
Target Organ Effects all hazard precautions given in the data sheet must be observed.
Overexposure to this material (or its components) has been suggested
as a cause of the following effects in laboratory animals and may Storage
aggravate pre-existing disorders or these organs in humans: chronic Store in a cool, dry place. Keep container closed when not in use.
ingestion may cause kidney and liver lesions at high doses.
SECTION - 8 EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL
PROTECTION
IMMEDIATE HEALTH EFFECTS
EYES Contact may cause severe irritation. Eye Protection
SKIN Causes mild irritation. Chemical Splash goggle in compliance with OSHA regulations are
INHALATION Mild irritation of the nose and throat are possible but advised: however , OSHA regulations also permit other type safety
unlikely. glasses. Consult your safety representative.
INGESTION Significant gastrointestinal duress is expected.
REPRODUCTIVE / DEVELOPMENTAL INFORMATION Skin Protection
No Data
CARCINOGENIC INFORMATION
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Wear rubber gloves (consult your safety equipment supplier). To RCRA Information
prevent repeated or prolonged skin contact, wear impervious clothing If this material becomes a waste, it would not be considered hazardous
and boots. under 40 CFR 261.22.
Respiratory Protection
SECTION - 14 TRANSPORT INFORMATION
If workplace exposure limits of product or any component are
exceeded (see exposure guidelines),
DOT Information 49 CFR 172.101
NIOSH/OSHA approved air supplied respirator is advised in the
absence of proper environmental control.
DOT Description:
OSHA relations also permit other NIOSH/OSHA respirators (negative
33440 Class 55
pressure type) under specific conditions (see your industrial hygienist).
Engineering or administrative controls should be implemented to
DOT Hazard Class:
reduce exposure.
none
Engineering Controls
Hazardous Component:
Provide sufficient mechanical (general and local exhaust) ventilation to
maintain exposure below level of overexposure (from known,
suspected or apparent adverse effects).
Reportable Quantity (RQ) - 49 CFR 172.101
Not Applicable
SECTION - 9 PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL
PROPERTIES SECTION - 15 REGULATORY INFORMATION
Appearance and odor pH
Thick, white liquid with a mild odor 8.0 鈥? 9.0
US Federal Regulations
TSCA (Toxic Substances Control Act) Status
Vapor Pressure Vapor Density
TSCA (United States) The intentional ingredients of this product are
Unknown
listed.
Unknown
CERCLA RQ - 40 CFR 355 Appendix A
Boiling Point Solubility in
None
Water
212 Degrees Fahrenheit partially
SARA 302 Components 40 CFR Appendix A
None
Percent Volatile Specific Gravity
60% (H2O =1) 1.07 +/- 0.02 Section 311/312 Hazard Class 40 CFR 370.2
Immediate (X) Delayed (X) Fire ( ) Reactivity ( )
Sudden Release of Pressure ( )
SECTION - 10 STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
SARA 313 Components - 40 CFR 372.65
Chemical Stability Conditions to
Avoid
CAS NUMBERS Chemical
Stable Temperature
Names %
Extremes
None
Incompatibility Hazardous
State and Local Regulations
Decomposition
California Proposition 65
Chlorine Bleach, Other Cleaners Will not
None
Occur
California SCAQMD Rule 443.1 VOC鈥檚
> 10 g/liter
Hazardous Polymerization
North Carolina Administrative Code 2D.1104 and
Will not Occur
2B.0610
None
South Carolina Regulation 62.5 Standard Number 8
SECTION - 11 TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
None
No Data Available
SECTION - 16 OTHER INFORMATION
SECTION - 12 ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
The information accumulated herein is believed to be accurate but is
not warranted to be whether originating with the company or not.
No Data Available
Recipients are advised to confirm in advance of need that the
information is current, applicable and suitable to their circumstances.
SECTION - 13 DISPOSAL CONSIDERATION
This information was compiled from current manufacturer鈥檚 MSDS鈥檚 of
the component parts of the product as well as other sources, such as:
Waste Disposal Information
Dispose of in accordance with all applicable Federal, State, and Local
Code of Federal Regulations 29, Revised as of July 1. 1994.
regulations.
Code of Federal Regulations 40, Revised as of July 1, 1994.
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ACGIH, Guide to Occupational Exposure Values, 1996.
ANSI Z129.1-1994, Precautionary Labeling for Hazardous Industrial
Chemicals.
Hazard Communication Handbook, A Right To Know Compliance
Guide. Craig A. Moyer & Michael Francis. Clark Broadman Company.
Ltd. New York, NY 1992
RCRA Regulations and Keyword Index, Compiled and Published by
McCoy and Associates, Inc Lakewood, Colorado. 1992.
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