MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
SEMI WET SPOTTER
PRODUCT
NFPA HAZARD RATINGS*
2 Moderate health hazard
Health
1 Slightly combustible
Fire
0 Nonreactive
Reactivity
SECTION 1: PRODUCT INFORMATION
Manufacturer: ADCO, Inc., 900 W. Main, Sedalia, MO 65301 (660) 826-3300
EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBERS: CHEMTREC (800) 424-9300 24 HRS 7 DAYS A WEEK; ADCO (800) 821-7556 (8-5 M-F)
Intended Product Use: Stain removal agent for laundry and drycleaning
Synonyms: None
SECTION 2: HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS
Chemical Name % CAS # OSHA PEL LD 50
Trichloroethylene <100 79-01-6 50 ppm TWA oral: 4920 mg/kg (rat)
SECTION 3: PHYSICAL DATA
Semi-clear water white liquid 188掳F
Appearance: Boiling Point:
Sweet, like ether Forms an emulsion
Odor: Solubility in Water:
1.25 60 mm Hg @ 20掳C
Specific Gravity (20掳 C): Vapor Pressure (mm Hg):
7.0 - 7.5 No data
pH (20:80 in IPA/H2O Soln.): Vapor Density:
SECTION 4: FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA
Upper Flammable Limit: No data
>230 (PM) Lower Flammable Limit: No data
Flash Point (Method)(掳F):
Self extinguishing
Extinguishing Media:
Use water spray to keep fire-exposed containers cool. Wear self-contained breathing apparatus.
Special Fire Fighting Procedures:
Vapors may develop a flammable atmosphere in confined areas. May decompose to hydrochloric acid at high temperatures in fire.
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards:
SECTION 5: REACTIVITY DATA
Stable Conditions to Avoid: High temperatures may induce thermal decomposition. Avoid
Stability:
open flames. Welding arcs should not be used.
Strong oxidizers, aluminum, or zinc coated containers.
Incompatibility (materials to avoid):
Hydrogen chloride, small amounts of phoscene, irritating fumes at high temperatures.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Will not occur.
Hazardous Polymerization:
SECTION 6: HEALTH HAZARD DATA
Very low: oral LD 50: above 4920 mg/kg skin absorption
Toxicity (Estimated):
Contact with eyes, prolonged or repeated contact with skin may cause irritation, redness, and drying. Breathing high concentration of
Effects of Acute:
vapors may cause irritation of the nose and throat, dizziness, nausea or loss of coordination.
Overexposure:
None
Chronic:
None of the ingredients of this mixture have been identified as a carcinogen or probable carcinogen by ACGIH, IARC, or OSHA.
Carcinogenicity:
*Hazard ratings and other information are based on latest available information from tests on product or ingredients of mixtures. The data and
evaluations are accurate to the best of ADCO's knowledge. No guarantee or liability is expressed or implied.
Semi Wet Spotter
EXPOSURE LIMITS IRRITANCY OF PRODUCT SENSITIZATION TO PRODUCT CARCINOGENICITY
No components are listed by ACGIH,
50 ppm TWA (trichloroethylene) Slight eye and skin None reported
IARC or OSHA
TERATOGENICITY REPRODUCTIVE TOXICITY MUTAGENICITY SYNERGISTIC PRODUCTS
No effects reported No effects reported None reported None reported
Based on known toxicity of components. No test data available on mixture.
SECTION 7: PREVENTATIVE MEASURES
SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION
Respiratory Protection: None required when used as directed with adequate ventilation.
When cleaning up large spills in confined areas, self-contained breathing apparatus is recommended.
Ventilation: Normal industrial ventilation is adequate.
Protective Gloves: Ordinarily not needed. Use chemically resistant gloves when contact is prolonged or frequent.
Eye Protection: Use goggles or face mask if splashing is likely.
Other protection equipment ordinarily not needed. Availability of eye washes and adequate ventilation in work areas recommended.
Store in closed containers in a well ventilated area. Aluminum equipment should not be used for storage or
STORAGE AND HANDLING:
transfer. Keep containers closed when not in use.
Small spills - wipe up. Large spills - soak up on absorbent material and transfer into resealable containers
SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURES:
for disposal.
Liquid product or absorbents containing this product must be disposed of in accordance with applicable local,
WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD:
state, and federal regulations for chlorinated hydrocarbons.
RECOMMENDED PRECAUTIONARY LABELING:
CAUTION: FIRST AID:
Use with adequate ventilation. Avoid contact with skin If overcome by vapors, remove person to fresh air. In case of
and eyes. Avoid prolonged breathing of vapors. Harmful contact with eyes, flush for 15 minutes with water. Wash off of
if swallowed. skin with soap and water. If swallowed, do NOT induce vomiting.
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. DO NOT TAKE INTERNALLY.
This product is intended for professional use only by trained personnel.
SECTION 8: FIRST AID
Inhalation: Remove person overcome by vapors to fresh air.
Eyes: Flush eyes 15 minutes with water.
Skin: Wash off of skin with soap and water.
Ingestion: Do NOT induce vomiting.
IF SYMPTOMS PERSIST, SEEK MEDICAL ASSISTANCE
SECTION 9: SARA TITLE III
NOTE: This product does contain some components which are under the reporting requirements of SARA Title III, Section 313. If you are required to report discharges using Form R, SARA Title III,
Section 313, information is available on amounts of reportable components.
SECTION 10: PREPARATION DATE
This information is provided for guidance only based on information we have compiled. No guarantee of accuracy or completeness is expressed or implied.
Prepared by:
ADCO RESEARCH DEPARTMENT
Julie D. Jones
Date: April 7, 2000 Replaces MSDS of: June 28, 1999
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