MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
BENCHMARK Floor Finish Date Prepared: 04/19/2000
Date Revised: 04/19/2000
1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Product Name/Use: BENCHMARK Floor Finish
MANUFACTURER
Butcher Telephone Number: 800-225-9475
The Butcher Company
Emergency T elephone (24 hours): 800-228-5635
67 Forest Street
CHEMTREC (U.S./Can.): 800-424-9300
Marlborough, MA 01752-3012
CHEMTREC (Int鈥檒): +1 703-527-3887
2. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
INGREDIENT(S) CAS NO. % BY WEIGHT
Diethylene glycol methyl ether 111-77-3 3鈥?5
<0.1
Ammonia 7664-41-7
See Section 8 for Exposure Limits NA - Not Applicable
OSHA REGULATORY STATUS: This product is classified as hazardous under OSHA regulations.
WHMIS CLASS: Class D-Division 2A
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
X 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.
INHALATION:
High concentrations of vapor or mist may cause nose, throat and respiratory tract irritation. Symptoms may
include coughing.
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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.
MEDICAL CONDITIONS AGGRAVATED:
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.
INHALATION:
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.
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6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
See Section 8, Exposure Controls/Personal Protection and Section 3, Hazard Identification. Floors may be
slippery. Use care to avoid falling. Contain and isolate spill. Keep non-essential personnel from entering spill
area. Use mop, absorbent, or wet vacuum to collect material for proper disposal. Rinse area with water.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
HANDLING:
Follow label use directions. Do not mix with other chemicals unless instructed by label directions. Avoid contact
with skin, eyes and clothing. Use with adequate ventilation. Avoid breathing vapor or mist. Wash thoroughly
after handling. Remove contaminated 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.
RESPIRATORY:
No respiratory protection is required if ventilation is adequate.
ENGINEERING CONTROLS:
Good general room ventilation is expected to be adequate. Local exhaust ventilation (e.g., fans) may be necessary
when general ventilation does not keep airborne concentrations below exposure limits.
EXPOSURE LIMITS:
INGREDIENT(S) OSHA PEL/STEL ACGIH TLV/STEL
Diethylene glycol methyl ether NA NA
Ammonia 50 ppm (35 mg/m3)/ 25 ppm (17 mg/m3)/
35 ppm (27 mg/m3) 35 ppm (24 mg/m3)
NA - Not Available
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9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
PHYSICAL STATE: Liquid
ODOR: Mild, Ammonia
APPEARANCE: Slightly Opaque, White
pH: 8.5 to 8.9
PERCENT VOLATILE BY WEIGHT 84 :
VAPOR PRESSURE: Not Available
VAPOR DENSITY: Not Available
BOILING POINT Not Available
:
FREEZING/MELTING POINT Not Available
:
SOLUBILITY IN WATER: Dispersible
EVAPORATION RATE: Not Available
SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 1.03
VISCOSITY: Water Thin
OCTANOL/WATER PARTITION COEFFICIENT Not Available
:
ODOR THRESHOLD: Not Available
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
STABILITY (CONDITIONS TO AVOID):
Stable.
POLYMERIZATION:
Will not occur.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION:
None.
INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS:
None known.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
ACUTE DATA:
This product was found to be non-irritating to eyes; a similar product was non-irritating to skin. Acute overexpo-
sure to high conentrations of diethylene glycol methyl ether by ingestion has caused thymus effects in laboratory
animals. The following additional 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)
Ammonia 350 mg/kg Not Available 3670 ppm (4-hr)
SENSITIZATION DATA:
No data available.
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CHRONIC DATA:
Prolonged overexposure to diethylene glycol methyl ether by ingestion has caused liver, kidney, thymus and
testes effects in laboratory animals; prolonged overexposure by dermal absorption has also caused liver and
spleen effects in laboratory animals.
REPRODUCTIVE/TERATOGENIC DATA:
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.
CARCINOGENIC/MUTAGENIC DATA:
Not listed as carcinogenic by NTP IARC, or ACGIH or regulated as a carcinogen by OSHA.
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SYNERGISTIC MATERIALS:
No data available.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
No data available.
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 T oxicity 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 REAUTHORIZATION ACT)
311/312 HAZARD CATEGORIES: Under 40 CFR 370.2, this product meets the following hazard category: De-
layed.
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, COMPENSATION, AND LIABILITY ACT)
CERCLA REGULATORY: Not reportable under CERCLA.
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TSCA (TOXIC SUBSTANCE CONTROL ACT)
TSCA STATUS: This product complies with all TSCA inventory requirements.
MASSACHUSETTS, NEW JERSEY PENNSYLVANIA RIGHT-TO-KNOW:
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INGREDIENT(S) CAS NO. STATE LISTING
Water 7732-18-5 Not Listed
Acrylic copolymer 25987-66-0 Not Listed
Diethylene glycol methyl ether 111-77-3 MA, PA
NJ Trade Secret Registry #11173400-5049P NA Not Listed
NA - Not Applicable
CANADA
WHMIS (WORKPLACE HAZARDOUS MATERIALS INFORMATION SYSTEM):
Class D-Division 2A; 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.
16. OTHER INFORMATION
HMIS RATING NFPA RATING
FIRE
HEALTH * 0
FLAMMABILITY 0
0
REACTIVITY 0
0 0
HEALTH REACTIVITY
PERSONAL PROTECTION -
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SPECIAL
MSDS STATUS
Revision #: 4
This MSDS replaces the April 14, 2000 MSDS. Any changes in information are as follows:
In Section 1
Date Prepared
In Section 7
Engineering Controls (text)
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APPROVED BY: EH&S/Regulatory Affairs
APPROVAL DATE: 04/19/2000
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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