MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
MSDS Ref. No: 4021
BARE KNUCKLES Ultra
Date Prepared: 11/02/2001
Stripper
Date Revised: 04/01/2002
1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
PRODUCT NAME/USE: BARE KNUCKLES Ultra Stripper
MANUFACTURER
The Butcher Company Butcher Telephone Number: 800-225-9475
67 Forest Street Emergency Telephone (24 hours): 800-228-5635
Marlborough, MA 01752-3012 CHEMTREC (U.S./Can.): 800-424-9300
CHEMTREC (Int'l): +1 703-527-3887
2. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
INGREDIENT(S) CAS# % BY WEIGHT
2-Butoxyethanol 111-76-2 10 - 25
Ethanolamine 141-43-5 10 - 25
Sodium hydroxide 1310-73-2 1 - 1.5
Sodium xylene sulfonate 1300-72-7 1 - 1.5
See Section 8 for Exposure Limits NA - Not Applicable
OSHA REGULATORY STATUS: This product is classified as hazardous under OSHA regulations.
WHMIS CLASS: Class E; Class D- Division 2B
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Clear, Red Liquid . Fragrant Ammonia Odor. Causes Eye and Skin Burns. Harmful if Swallowed. May be
Harmful if Inhaled.
POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS (See Section 11 for Toxicological Information)
PRIMARY ROUTE(s) OF EXPOSURE: X Eye X Skin Contact X Skin Absorption
X Inhalation X Ingestion
EFFECTS OF ACUTE EXPOSURE
EYES: Causes eye burns. Symptoms may include pain, tearing, redness, and eye injury.
SKIN: Causes skin burns. Symptoms may include pain, redness, swelling, scarring, and skin damage. May be absorbed through
the skin and may cause effects as described under Inhalation (see below).
INHALATION: May be harmful if inhaled. High concentrations of vapor or mist may cause nose, throat and respiratory tract
irritation. Symptoms may include coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath and a disagreeable metallic taste. High
concentrations of vapor or mist may also cause central nervous system effects including headache, dizziness and nausea.
INGESTION: Harmful if swallowed. May cause mouth, throat and stomach burns. Symptoms may include nausea, vomiting,
diarrhea, and severe stomach pain. May also cause central nervous system effects including headache, dizziness and
weakness.
EFFECTS OF CHRONIC EXPOSURE: Prolonged inhalation of high concentrations of concentrated alkaline materials above
exposure limits (See Section 8, Exposure Controls/Personal Protection) can cause respiratory tract injury.
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MEDICAL CONDITIONS AGGRAVATED: May aggravate pre-existing eye, skin and respiratory conditions.
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
EYES: Immediately 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's eyes unless instructed by a physician. Get
immediate medical attention.
SKIN: Immediately flush with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, then wash with soap and water. Immediately remove
contaminated clothing. Get medical attention if irritation develops or persists. Thoroughly wash (or discard) clothing before reuse.
Destroy contaminated shoes.
INHALATION: Remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give respiration; if breathing is difficult, give oxygen (by trained personnel
only). Get immediate medical attention.
INGESTION: Do not induce vomiting. Rinse mouth out with water. Drink large quantities of water. Get immediate medical attention.
Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
FLASH POINT AND METHOD: > 93掳C (200掳F)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) and nitrogen
oxides.
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 slippery. Use care to
avoid falling. Ventilate spill area. Contain and isolate spill. Keep non-essential personnel from entering spill area. Use mop and
absorbent to collect material for proper disposal. Use non-metallic implements for cleaning and collection. 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. Immediatley
remove contaminated clothing. Wash clothing and equipment before reuse. Destroy contaminated shoes. Empty containers retain
residue and may be hazardous (See Section 14, Transport Information).
STORAGE: Keep container closed when not in use. Store away from incompatible materials. (See Section 10, Stability and
Reactivity).
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE)
EYE: Where eye contact is possible, wear chemical splash goggles (ANSI Z87.1-approved).
SKIN: Where skin contact is possible, chemical-resistant gloves should be worn. When additional skin contact is possible, other
protective equipment and clothing (e.g., footwear) may be needed. All contaminated clothing should be removed immediately
and cleaned (or discarded) before reuse.
RESPIRATORY: No respiratory protection is required if general room ventilation is adequate and airborne concentrations are
kept below exposure limits. When exposure limits are exceeded, use appropriate respiratory protection (NIOSH/MSHA) to
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prevent overexposure.
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
2-Butoxyethanol 25 ppm 120 mg/m3 / 25 ppm 121 mg/m3 /
Skin Skin
Ethanolamine 3 ppm 8 mg/m3 / 3 ppm 7.5 mg/m3 /
6 ppm 15 mg/m3 6 ppm 15 mg/m3
Sodium hydroxide 2 mg/m3 / 2 mg/m3 /
Ceiling Ceiling
Sodium xylene sulfonate NA NA
NA - Not Available
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
PHYSICAL STATE: Liquid
ODOR: Fragrant Ammonia
APPEARANCE: Clear, Red
pH: 13.0 to 14.0
PERCENT VOLATILE BY WEIGHT: 97
VAPOR PRESSURE: Not Available
VAPOR DENSITY: Not Available
BOILING POINT: Not Available
FREEZING/MELTING POINT: Not Available
SOLUBILITY IN WATER: Complete
EVAPORATION RATE: Not Available
SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 1.02
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 known.
INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS: Oxidizers (e.g., bleach), strong acids (e.g., hydrochloric acid), reactive metals (e.g., aluminum),
and nitrosating agents (e.g., sodium nitrite).
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
ACUTE DATA: This product causes eye and skin burns. Based on acute toxicity testing, this product is harmful if swallowed.
Acute overexposure to high concentrations of 2-butoxyethanol by skin absorption, ingestion and inhalation has caused blood,
liver, and kidney effects in laboratory animals. The following data are available for this product and its ingredients:
PRODUCT/INGREDIENT ORAL LD50 (rat) DERMAL LD 50 (rabbit) INHALATION LC50 (rat)
BARE KNUCKLES Ultra Stripper <2000 mg/kg >2000 mg/kg Not Available
2-Butoxyethanol 470 - mg/kg 220 - mg/kg 450 - ppm (4-hr)
Ethanolamine 1720 - mg/kg 1018 - mg/kg Not Available
Sodium hydroxide Not Available 1350 - mg/kg Not Available
Sodium xylene sulfonate 650 - 4000
3000 - mg/kg Not Available
mg/kg
SENSITIZATION DATA: No data available.
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CHRONIC DATA:
Repeated inhalation of high concentrations of alkaline materials has been reported to cause impairment of lung function with
shortness of breath, chemical pneumonia and pulmonary edema. Prolonged overexposure to high concentrations of 2-
butoxyethanol by skin absorption, ingestion and inhalation has caused blood, liver and kidney effects in laboratory animals.
Prolonged overexposure to high concentrations of ethanolamine by inhalation and ingestion has caused liver and kidney effects
in laboratory animals.
REPRODUCTIVE/TERATOGENIC DATA: No data available.
CARCINOGENIC/MUTAGENIC DATA: Not listed as carcinogenic by NTP, IARC, or ACGIH or regulated as a carcinogen by
OSHA.
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 hazardous waste (Corrosive-D002) 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: Corrosive Liquid, N.O.S.
DOT/TDG TECHNICAL NAME: Ethanolamine, sodium hydroxide
DOT/TDG HAZARD CLASS: 8
UN ID No./P.I.N. No.: 1760
DOT/TDG PACKING GROUP: II
NAERG: 154
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Not meant to be all-inclusive---selected 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 categories: Immediate,
Delayed.
313 REPORTABLE INGREDIENTS: 2-Butoxyethanol 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.
TSCA (TOXIC SUBSTANCE CONTROL ACT)
TSCA STATUS: This product complies with all TSCA inventory requirements.
MASSACHUSETTS, NEW JERSEY, PENNSYLVANIA RIGHT-TO-KNOW:
INGREDIENT(S) CAS NO. STATE LISTING
Water 7732-18-5 Not Listed
2-Butoxyethanol 111-76-2 MA, NJ, PA
Ethanolamine 141-43-5 MA, NJ, PA
Sodium hydroxide 1310-73-2 MA, NJ, PA
Sodium xylene sulfonate 1300-72-7 Not Listed
NA - Not Applicable
CANADA
WHMIS (WORKPLACE HAZARDOUS MATERIALS INFORMATION SYSTEM): Class E- Corrosive material; Class D- Division
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2B, chronic toxic 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
NFPA CODES:
HMIS RATING
*3
HEALTH
0
0
FLAMMABILITY
3 0
0
REACTIVITY
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APPROVED BY: EH&S/Regulatory Affairs
MSDS STATUS
Revision No: 3
Revision #: 3
This MSDS replaces the November 02, 2001 MSDS. Any changes in information are as follows:
In Section 14
DOT Technical Name
APPROVAL DATE: 04/01/2002
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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