Metrex Research Corporation
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Effective Date: October 2005
PRODUCT INFORMATION
TRADE NAME: PRODUCT USE:
EmPower Detergent
MANUFACTURER: Metrex Research Corporation
Metrex Research Corporation SUPPLIER: Metrex Research
1717 West Collins Avenue a Division of Sybron Canada Limited
Orange, CA 92867 Oakville, Ontario L6M 2W2
USA Canada
Tel: (714) 516-7400 Tel: (905) 825-2511
Fax: (714) 516-7904 Fax: (905) 825-9292
EMERGENCY PHONE: SYNONYMS: MC-4000
(USA) 鈥? Chemtrec: 1 (800) 424-9300 (24 hours) MOLECULAR WEIGHT: Not applicable, mixture
(Canada) 鈥? Canutec: 1 (613) 996-6666 (24 hours)
CHEMICAL NAME: Mixture
CHEMICAL FAMILY: Not applicable, mixture WHMIS CLASS: D2B
CHEMICAL FORMULA: Not applicable, mixture
HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS
% BY WT. CAS NO. ACUTE LETHALITY
Propylene Glycol 15.0 to 40.0 57-55-6 LD50 (oral, rat) = 20 g/kg
Proteinase Subtilisin 3.0 to 7.0 9014-01-1 LD50 (oral, rat) = 3700 mg/kg
Alkylphenoxypoly-oxyethylene ethanol 5.0 to 10.0 101962-77-0 not available
Polyalkoxylated aliphatic compounds 5.0 to 10.0 not available not available
PHYSICAL DATA
PHYSICAL STATE: Liquid
BOILING POINT: 100 to 105 掳C
MELTING POINT: not applicable
VAPOUR DENSITY(air = 1): >1.015 g/ml
SPECIFIC GRAVITY: >1.018
% VOLATILE BY VOLUME: not available
pH: 6.5 鈥? 8.6
ODOUR THRESHOLD: not available
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VAPOUR PRESSURE (mm Hg @ 20 掳C): not determined
EVAPORATION RATE: (n-Butyl acetate = 1): less than 1
COEFFICIENT OF WATER/OIL DISTRIBUTION: not available
APPEARANCE AND ODOUR: Bluish green viscous solution with a coastal breeze odour
FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD
FLASH POINT: non-flammable
LOWER EXPLOSIVE LIMIT: not applicable
UPPER EXPLOSIVE LIMIT: not applicable
METHOD: not applicable
AUTO-IGNITION TEMPERATURE: not applicable
MEANS OF EXTINCTION: not applicable
SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES: not applicable
HAZARDOUS COMBUSTION PRODUCTS: Oxides of nitrogen and carbon, ammonia, low
molecular weight volatile organic compounds.
EXPLOSION DATA: not applicable
SENSITIVITY to MECHANICAL IMPACT: none known
SENSITIVITY to STATIC DISCHARGE: none known
REACTIVITY DATA
STABILITY AT ROOM TEMPERATURE: This product is a stable solution within a closed
container under normal conditions of storage and use.
INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS: Oxidizing materials. Avoid contact with acids and alkalines.
CONDITIONS of REACTIVITY: Avoid temperatures above 100 掳C. Do not allow significant
evaporation.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: not applicable
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TOXICOLOGICAL PROPERTIES
OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS:
ACGIH
TLV-TWA* TWAEV**
3
Proteinase Subtilisin 0.00006 mg/m not established
(as 100% pure protease)
NOTE:
* Threshold Limit Value of American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists is concentration that
can not be exceeded during an eight-hour exposure.
** Time-weighted average exposure value limits as published in Ont. Reg. 833/90 (as amended by Ont.
Reg. 513/92) REGULATION RESPECTING CONTROL OF EXPOSURE TO BIOLOGICAL OR
CHEMICAL AGENTS.
EFFECTS OF ACUTE EXPOSURE TO PRODUCT (Routes of entry):
INHALATION: Low to mild irritant. May cause an allergic type response in susceptible
individuals.
EYE CONTACT: Vapours are irritating to the eyes and may cause eye damage on contact.
SKIN CONTACT/ABSORPTION: Mild irritant. Skin absorption is not suspected.
INGESTION: Ingestion may cause irritation to the throat, mouth and gastrointestinal tract.
EFFECTS OF CHRONIC EXPOSURE TO PRODUCT: Repeated skin contact may cause
dermatitis, skin sensitization and allergic reaction in hypersensitive individuals.
SENSITIZATION TO PRODUCT: Possible skin and respiratory sensitization.
CARCINOGENICITY: TERATOGENICITY: REPRODUCTIVE TOXICITY: No reported evidence
of carcinogenicity or reproductive effects.
PREVENTIVE MEASURES
HANDLING PROCEDURES and EQUIPMENT: Avoid personal contact. Prevent skin and eye
contact. Do not breathe fumes, vapours or spray mist released from this product. Do not use
this product at elevated temperatures. Washing facilities should be readily available when using
this product. Wash thoroughly after handling and before eating, drinking or smoking. Food
should not be used in area where this product is stored or handled.
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
EYES: Wear safety glasses or chemical safety goggles.
SKIN: Wear impervious material gloves, such as butyl rubber or neoprene.
RESPIRATORY: Depending on the airborne concentration, a NIOSH/MSHA approved
respirator may be worn for concentrations up to 10 times the TLV.
ENGINEERING CONTROLS: General mechanical and local exhaust ventilation to maintain
airborne concentrations below occupational exposure limits. If ventilation is insufficient, wear
suitable respiratory protection.
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STORAGE REQUIREMENTS: Keep containers tightly closed. Store in a cool, dry well
ventilated area, away from acids, alkalines and oxidizers. Do not store with incompatible
materials. Protect containers from damage.
SPILL or LEAK PROCEDURE: Stop discharge and contain spill. Keep others at a safe
distance. Avoid all personal contact. Wear protective equipment listed above. Recover and
reuse spilled material. Absorb remaining product with an inert absorbent. Dumping into sewer,
onto the ground, or into any body of water may be prohibited by local sewer use by-laws. Wash
residue from spill with water and flush to a sewer serviced by a wastewater treatment facility.
Ventilate area to dispel residual vapour.
WASTE DISPOSAL: Wastes must be disposed of according to local, provincial or federal
regulations.
FIRST AID
EYE: Immediately flush eyes with running water for a minimum of 15 minutes while forcing
eyelids open during flush. Take care not to rinse contaminated water into the non-affected eye.
Always seek medical attention for accidents involving the eyes.
SKIN: Wash affected areas with soap and running water for a minimum of 15 minutes while
removing clothing. Launder contaminated clothing before reuse. Get medical attention if
irritation persists.
INHALATION: Take proper precautions to ensure your own safety before attempting to rescue.
Remove source of contamination or move victim to fresh air. Give artificial respiration if not
breathing, and get immediate medical attention.
INGESTION: Do not induce vomiting or give anything by mouth to an unconscious or
convulsing person. If conscious, give 2 or 3 glasses of water. Aspiration of liquid into lungs
during ingestion or vomiting may cause severe pulmonary injury or death. If vomiting occurs
spontaneously, keep head below hips to prevent aspiration of liquid into lungs. Immediately
contact local Poison Control Centre to obtain medical attention.
PREPARATION INFORMATION
PREPARED BY: SYBRON DENTAL SPECIALTIES, INC. (714) 516-7400
NOTICE: This information is furnished for Metrex Research Corporation at no
charge, independent of any sale of the product, and subject to the user's
investigation and verification. While this data is believed to be correct,
Metrex Research Corporation makes no warranties, guarantees, or
representations of any kind with respect to the product or to this
information, either expressed or implied, and whether arising by law or
otherwise, including but not limited to any implied warranty of
merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose. Metrex Research
Corporation shall in no event be liable for any personal injury, property or
other damages of any nature whatsoever, whether special, indirect,
consequential, or compensatory, directly or indirectly resulting from the
publication, use of, or reliance upon this information.
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