MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
BEYOND Floor Finish Date Prepared: 10/16/1997
Date Revised: 11/25/1997
1. CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Product Name/Use: BEYOND Floor Finish
MANUFACTURER
Butcher Telephone Number: 800-225-9475
The Butcher Company
Emergency Telephone (24 hours): 800-228-5635 Ext 118
67 Forest Street
Marlborough, MA 01752-3012
2. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
INGREDIENT(S) CAS NO. % BY WEIGHT
Diethylene glycol methyl ether 111-77-3 3鈥?5
0.25 鈥? <1.0
Dibutyl phthalate 84-74-2
See Section 8 for Exposure Limits NA - Not Applicable
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Slightly Opaque, White Liquid. Mild, Ammonia Odor. Product Does Not Present a Significant
Immediate Concern for Emergency Response Personnel.
POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS (See Section 11 for Toxicological Information)
PRIMARY ROUTE(s) OF EXPOSURE: X Eye X Skin Contact Skin Absorption
Inhalation X Ingestion
EFFECTS OF ACUTE EXPOSURE
EYES:
Non-irritating to the eyes, but may cause temporary redness or discomfort.
SKIN:
Non-irritating to the skin.
INHALA TION:
Not expected to be irritating or harmful if inhaled.
INGESTION:
May cause mild mouth, throat and stomach irritation. Symptoms may include nausea.
EFFECTS OF CHRONIC EXPOSURE:
Prolonged or repeated contact may cause skin irritation.
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MEDICAL CONDITIONS AGGRA ATED:
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None known.
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
EYES:
Flush eyes with plenty of water while holding eyelids apart. After initial flushing, remove any contact lenses
and continue flushing for at least 15 minutes. Do not put any medication in the victim鈥檚 eyes unless instructed
by a physician. Get medical attention if irritation develops.
SKIN:
Flush with water, then wash with soap and water. Remove saturated clothing. Get medical attention if irritation
develops.
INHALA TION:
Remove to fresh air. Get medical attention if symptoms persist.
INGESTION:
Do not induce vomiting. Drink large quantities of water. Get medical attention.
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
FLASH POINT AND METHOD: >200掳F 93掳C TCC
FLAMMABLE LIMITS:
Not applicable.
AUTOIGNITION TEMPERATURE: Not applicable.
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA:
Use extinguishing media appropriate for surrounding fire.
HAZARDOUS COMBUSTION PRODUCTS:
Normal products of combustion (carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide).
FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS:
None known.
FIRE FIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS:
This product is not flammable. As in any fire, MSHA/NIOSH approved self-contained breathing apparatus
(SCBA) and full protective gear should be worn.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
See Section 8, Exposure Controls/Personal Protection and Section 3, Hazard Identification. Floors may be slip-
pery. Use care to avoid falling. Contain and isolate spill. Prevent from entering sewers and waterways. Keep
non-essential personnel from entering spill area. Use mop, absorbent, or wet vacuum to collect material for
proper disposal. Rinse area with water.
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7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
HANDLING:
Follow label use directions. Do not mix with other chemicals unless instructed by label directions. Avoid contact
with eyes, skin and clothing. Wash thoroughly after handling. Remove saturated clothing. Wash clothing and
equipment before reuse.
STORAGE:
Keep container closed when not in use. Keep from freezing.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE)
EYE:
Not required under normal conditions of use.
SKIN:
Where prolonged or repeated contact is possible, chemical-resistant clothing (e.g., gloves) is recommended.
RESPIRA TORY :
No respiratory protection is required if ventilation is adequate.
ENGINEERING CONTROLS:
General room ventilation is expected to be adequate.
EXPOSURE LIMITS:
INGREDIENT(S) OSHA PEL/STEL ACGIH TLV/STEL
Diethylene glycol methyl ether NE NE
Dibutyl phthalate 5 mg/m3 5 mg/m3
NE - Not Established
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
PHYSICAL STA Liquid
TE:
ODOR: Mild, Ammonia
APPEARANCE: Slightly Opaque, White
pH: 8.1 to 8.4
PERCENT VOLA TILE BY WEIGHT: 84
VAPOR PRESSURE: Not Determined
VAPOR DENSITY Not Determined
:
BOILING POINT: Not Determined
FREEZING/MELTING POINT: Not Determined
SOLUBILITY IN W TER: Dispersible
A
EVAPORA TION RA TE: Not Determined
SPECIFIC GRA VITY: 1.02
VISCOSITY: Water Thin
OCTANOL/W TER PARTITION COEFFICIENT: Not Determined
A
ODOR THRESHOLD: Not Determined
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10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
STABILITY (CONDITIONS TO AVOID):
Stable.
POLYMERIZA TION:
Will not occur.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION:
None.
INCOMPA TIBLE MATERIALS:
None known.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
ACUTE DA TA:
Based on testing of similar products, this product is non-irritating to skin and eyes. The following data are
available for product ingredients.
PRODUCT/INGREDIENT ORAL LD50 (rat) DERMAL LD50 (rabbit) INHALATION LC50 (rat)
Diethylene glycol methyl ether 5500 mg/kg 6540 mg/kg 200 mg/L (1-hr)
>20000 mg/kg
Dibutyl phthalate 8000 mg/kg Not Available
SENSITIZA TION DA TA:
No data available.
CHRONIC DA TA:
No data available.
REPRODUCTIVE/TERA TOGENIC DA TA:
Prolonged dermal exposure to diethylene glycol methyl ether has caused slight fetotoxicity (delayed develop-
ment) in laboratory animals; prolonged overexposure by ingestion has caused teratogenic effects in laboratory
animals. Prolonged overexposure to dibutyl phthalate by ingestion has caused reproductive and teratogenic ef-
fects in laboratory animals.
CARCINOGENIC/MUTAGENIC DA TA:
Not listed as carcinogenic by NTP IARC, or ACGIH or regulated as a carcinogen by OSHA.
,
SYNERGISTIC MA TERIALS:
No data available.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
No data available.
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13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Disposal of this material should be in accordance with local, state or provincial and federal regulations. The
unused product, as manufactured, is a RCRA non-hazardous waste in accordance with 40 CFR 261. The product
has not been evaluated by the Toxicity Characteristic Leachate Procedure (TCLP). According to RCRA, it is
the responsibility of the waste generator to ensure proper disposal.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
DOT/TDG HAZARDOUS MATERIAL DESCRIPTION: Not regulated
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Not meant to be all-inclusive鈥攕elected regulations represented.
UNITED STATES
SARA TITLE III (SUPERFUND AMENDMENTS AND REAUTHORIZA TION ACT)
311/312 HAZARD CA TEGORIES: Under 40 CFR 370.2, this product meets the following hazard category:
Delayed.
313 REPORTABLE INGREDIENTS: Diethylene glycol methyl ether is subject to the reporting requirements
of Section 313 of Title III of the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 and 40 CFR Part
372 under the chemical category Glycol Ethers.
CERCLA (COMPREHENSIVE RESPONSE, COMPENSA TION, AND LIABILITY ACT)
CERCLA REGULA TORY This product contains dibutyl phthalate. If 140 gallons of total product are released,
:
notification to the National Response Center (1-800-424-8802) is required.
TSCA (TOXIC SUBSTANCE CONTROL ACT)
TSCA STATUS: This product complies with all TSCA inventory requirements.
MASSACHUSETTS, NEW JERSEY PENNSYLV
, ANIA RIGHT-TO-KNOW:
INGREDIENT(S) CAS NO. STA LISTING
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Water 7732-18-5 Not Listed
Acrylic polymer NA Not Listed
Diethylene glycol methyl ether 111-77-3 MA, PA
NJ Trade Secret Registry #11173400-5002P NA Not Listed
NA - Not Applicable
CANADA
WHMIS (WORKPLACE HAZARDOUS MA TERIALS INFORMA TION SYSTEM):
Class D-Division 2A; reproductive and teratogenic effects. This product has been classified in accordance
with the hazard criteria of the Canadian Controlled Products Regulations (CPR) and the MSDS contains all the
information required by the CPR.
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Date Revised: 11/25/1997
16. OTHER INFORMATION
HMIS RATING NFPA RATING
FIRE
HEALTH * 0
FLAMMABILITY 0
0
REACTIVITY 0
HEALTH 0 0 REACTIVITY
PERSONAL PROTECTION -
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SPECIAL
MSDS STATUS
New MSDS
APPROVED BY EH&S/Regulatory Affairs
:
APPROV DA 11/25/1997
AL TE:
The information on this data sheet represents our current data and best opinion as to the proper use in handling
of the product under normal foreseeable conditions. Any use of this product which is not in conformance with
this data sheet or product label, or which involves using the product in combination with any other product or
any other process is the responsibility of the user
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