MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
STA DRI PERCHLOROETHYLENE
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: Water repellent
Synonyms: Water repellent
SECTION 2: HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS
Chemical Name % CAS # OSHA PEL LD 50
Tetrachloroethylene 70-80 127-18-4 25 ppm TWA oral: >5000 mg/kg (rat)
dermal: >10,000 mg/kg (rabbit)
SECTION 3: PHYSICAL DATA
Clear, yellow liquid > 250掳F
Appearance: Boiling Point:
Slightly sweet Insoluble
Odor: Solubility in Water:
1.33 No data
Specific Gravity (20掳 C): Vapor Pressure (mm Hg):
No data No data
pH: Vapor Density:
SECTION 4: FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA
Upper Flammable Limit: No data
> 250掳F Lower Flammable Limit: No data
Flash Point (Method)(掳F):
Dry chemical, carbon dioxide, water fog.
Extinguishing Media:
Avoid directing strong stream of water into product - May produce foam.
Special Fire Fighting Procedures:
High heat may produce noxious fumes and toxic decomposition products. Wear self-contained breathing apparatus.
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards:
SECTION 5: REACTIVITY DATA
Stable Conditions to Avoid: Exposure of vapors to high heat or open flames.
Stability:
Strong acids, oxidizers, aluminum or other metals.
Incompatibility (materials to avoid):
Hydrogen chloride.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Will not occur
Hazardous Polymerization:
SECTION 6: HEALTH HAZARD DATA
Slightly toxic
Toxicity (Estimated):
Exposure to high concentrations of vapor can cause dizziness, intoxication, myocardial irritability. Contact with eyes may cause irritation.
Effects of Acute:
Ingestion may cause nausea and/or diarrhea.
Overexposure:
None reported on mixture. Test with laboratory animal on tetrachloroethylene, component has caused liver and kidney toxic effects at
Chronic:
high chronic exposure and increased incidnece of liver tumors
Tetrachloroethylene component rated IARC - "C" NTP - animal carcinogen on CA list.
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.
Sta Dri Perchloroethylene
EXPOSURE LIMITS IRRITANCY OF PRODUCT SENSITIZATION TO PRODUCT CARCINOGENICITY
Tetrachloroethylene component rated
25 ppm TWA (tetrachloroethylene) No effects reported None reported in tests on components IARC - "C" NTP - animal carcinogen on
CA list
TERATOGENICITY REPRODUCTIVE TOXICITY MUTAGENICITY SYNERGISTIC PRODUCTS
No effects reported in tests on No effects reported in tests on
None reported in tests on components None reported
components components
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: Local exhaust at work station recommended.
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 container in well ventilated area. Aluminum equipment should not be used for storage or transfer.
STORAGE AND HANDLING:
Keep containers closed when not in use.
Small spills - wipe up. Large spills - soak up on absorbent material and transfer into resealable containers for
SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURES:
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 15 minutes with water. Wash off of skin
if swallowed. with soap and water. If swallowed, do NOT induce vomiting.
Call physician immediately.
In California, add "Contains perchloroethylene know to the state of California to cause cancer"
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: March 8, 2000 Replaces MSDS of: May 3, 1993
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