ZEP Manufacturing Company
Material Safety Data Sheet
Acuity Specialty Products Group, Inc.
P.O. Box 2015
Atlanta, GA 30301
and Safe Handling and Disposal Information
1-877-I-BUY-ZEP (428-9937)
www.zep.com
Section 1. Chemical Product and Company Identification
Product name ZEP-FLO
Product Use Industrial Drain Cleaner
Product Code 1686
Date of issue Supersedes 12/09/04
06/16/06
Emergency For MSDS Information:
Telephone Acuity Specialy Products Group, Inc.
Compliance Services 1-877-I-BUY-ZEP
Numbers
For Medical Emergency:
INFOTRAC
(877) 541-2016 Toll Free - All Calls Recorded
For a Transportation Emergency:
CHEMTREC
(800) 424-9300 - All Calls Recorded
Printing date: 06/07/06
In the District of Columbia (202) 483-7616
Prepared by Compliance Services Group
Acuity Specialty Products Group
1420 Seaboard Industrial Blvd.
Atlanta, GA 30318
Section 2. Composition, Information on Ingredients
Name of Hazardous Ingredients CAS # % by Weight Exposure Limits
SULFURIC ACID; oil of vitriol 7664-93-9 >90 OSHA PEL (United States).
TWA: 1 mg/m3 8 hour(s). Form: Mist
ACGIH TLV (United States).
TWA: 0.2 mg/m3 8 hour(s).
Section 3. Hazards Identification HMIS
Health 3
Acute Effects Routes of Entry Dermal contact. Eye contact. Inhalation.
Fire Hazard 0
Ingestion.
Skin Causes skin burns. Skin contact can produce inflammation and blistering. Reactivity 2
Eyes Causes eye burns. Eye exposure may cause severe and permanent eye injury (blindness). Personal Protection X
Inhalation DO NOT breathe vapors or spray mist. Inhalation of the spray mist may produce severe
irritation of respiratory tract, characterized by coughing, choking, or shortness of breath.
Severe over-exposure can produce lung damage, choking, unconsciousness or death.
Ingestion Extremely hazardous in case of ingestion. May be fatal if swallowed. May cause burns to
mouth, throat and stomach.
NOTE: MSDS data pertains to the product as delivered in the original shipping container(s). Risk of adverse health effects are lessened by
following all prescribed safety precautions, including use of proper personal protective equipment.
Carcinogenic Effects Classified 1 (Proven for human.) by IARC [Sulfuric Acid]. -Mists.
Chronic Effects The substance may be toxic to upper respiratory tract, skin, eyes, teeth. Repeated or prolonged
exposure to the substance can produce target organs damage. Repeated or prolonged contact with
spray mist may produce chronic eye irritation and severe skin irritation. Repeated or prolonged
exposure to spray mist may produce respiratory tract irritation leading to frequent attacks of bronchial
infection. Repeated exposure to a highly toxic material may produce general deterioration of health by
an accumulation in one or many human organs.
See Toxicological Information (section 11)
Section 4. First Aid Measures
Eye Contact Check for and remove any contact lenses. In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with plenty of water
for at least 15 minutes. Get medical attention immediately.
Skin Contact In case of contact, immediately flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing
contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash clothing before reuse. Thoroughly clean shoes before reuse. Get
medical attention immediately.
Inhalation If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give
oxygen. Get medical attention immediately.
Ingestion If swallowed, do not induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical personnel. Never give anything
by mouth to an unconscious person. If affected person is conscious, give plenty of water to drink. Get
medical attention immediately.
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Material Safety Data Sheet Product Name ZEP-FLO
Product Code 1686
Section 5. Fire Fighting Measures
0
Flash Point Flammable Limits Not applicable.
Not applicable.
32
Not applicable.
Flammability
Fire Hazard Reacts with water, producing toxic and corrosive fumes. In certain fire conditions, traces of
other toxic gases may be emitted.
Fire-Fighting Procedures Cool containers with flooding amounts of water from as far a distance as
possible. Wear special protective clothing and positive pressure, self-
contained breathing apparatus. Do not release runoff from fire to sewers or
waterways.
Section 6. Accidental Release Measures
Spill Clean up Put on appropriate personal protective equipment (see Section 8). Absorb with an inert material and place in
an appropriate waste disposal container. To clean the floor and all objects contaminated by this material, use
detergent. Finish cleaning by spreading water on the contaminated surface and dispose of according to local
and regional authority requirements.
Section 7. Handling and Storage
Handling Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. Do not breathe gas/fumes/ vapor/spray. Use only with adequate
ventilation. Do not ingest. Do not use with other products. Do not reuse product container. Wash contaminated
clothing before reusing. Wash thoroughly after handling. Observe label precautions.
Storage Keep container tightly closed and dry. Keep container in a cool, well-ventilated area. Store between 40掳F -
120掳F (4.4掳C - 49掳C). Keep away from incompatibles. Keep away from food, drink and animal feeding stuffs.
Keep out of the reach of children.
Section 8. Exposure Controls, Personal Protection
Personal Protection Protective Clothing (Pictograms)
Eyes Splash goggles. Face shield. It is generally recognized that contact lenses
should not be worn when working with chemicals because contact lenses
may contribute to the severity of an eye injury.
Body Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin contact. Nitrile
gloves. Neoprene gloves. Rubber gloves. Chemical resistant apron.
Chemical resistant boots
Respiratory Use with adequate ventilation. Provide exhaust ventilation or other engineering controls to keep the airborne
concentrations of vapors below their respective threshold limit value. Wear appropriate respirator when ventilation is
inadequate.
Section 9. Physical and Chemical Properties
Physical State Liquid. (Oily liquid.) Color Pink. (Light.)
Pungent. Acid.
Odor
pH < 1 Acidic.
Vapor Pressure 0.1 kPa (1 mmHg) (at 20掳C)
Boiling Point 287.8掳C (550掳F)
Vapor Density Not determined.
Specific Gravity 1.82 (Water = 1)
Evaporation Rate Not determined.
Solubility Easily soluble in cold water.
VOC (Consumer) 0 (g/l).
Section 10. Stability and Reactivity
Stability and Reactivity The product is stable.
Incompatibility Reactive with oxidizing agents, metals, alkalis. Do not use with other products.
Hazardous Polymerization Will not occur.
Hazardous Decomposition Products Hydrogen gas and sulfur oxides (SO2, SO3...)
Section 11. Toxicological Information
Toxicity to Animals Sulfuric Acid:
ORAL (LD50): Acute: 2140 mg/kg [Rat.].
Section 12. Ecological Information
Ecotoxicity Not available.
Biodegradable/OECD Not available.
Section 13. Disposal Considerations
Waste must be disposed of in accordance with federal, Waste Stream Code: D002
Waste
Classification: - (Hazardous waste.)
state and local environmental control regulations.
Information
Origin: - (RCRA waste.)
Consult your local or regional authorities.
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Material Safety Data Sheet Product Name ZEP-FLO
Product Code 1686
Section 14. Transport Information
Proper shipping name Sulfuric Acid
DOT Classification DOT Class 8: Corrosive liquid. UN number 1830
NOTE: DOT classification applies to most package sizes. For specific container size classifications or for size exceptions, refer to
the Bill of Lading with your shipment.
Section 15. Regulatory Information
U.S. Federal Regulations SARA 313 toxic chemical notification and release reporting:
Sulfuric Acid
Clean Water Act (CWA) 311: Sulfuric Acid RQ 1000 lbs. (453.6 kg)
Clean air act (CAA) 112 regulated toxic substances: No products were found.
All Components of this product are listed or exempt from listing on TSCA inventory.
State Regulations California prop. 65: This product contains the following ingredients for which the State of
California has found to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm, which would
require a warning under the statute: Sulfuric Acid
Section 16. Other Information
To the best of our knowledge, the information contained herein is accurate. However, neither the above named supplier nor any of its subsidiaries assumes any
liability whatsoever for the accuracy or completeness of the information contained herein.
Final determination of suitability of any material is the sole responsibility of the user. All materials may present unknown hazards and should be used with caution.
Although certain hazards are described herein, we cannot guarantee that these are the only hazards that exist.
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