ZEP MANUFACTURING COMPANY
Material Safety Data Sheet
Acuity Specialty Products Group, Inc.
P.O. BOX 2015
and Safe Handling and Disposal Information
ATLANTA, GA 30301
1- 877- I - BUY- ZEP Section 1. Chemical Product and Company Identification
Product name ZEP FOAM SAN
Product Code Date of issue 05/27/03
0880
Version 1.00 Supersedes
Product Use Non-Alcohol Hand Sanitizer
Emergency Telephone For MSDS Information:
Acuity Specialy Products Group, Inc.
Numbers
Compliance Services 1-877-I-BUY-ZEP
For Medical Emergency:
INFOTRAC
(877) 541-2016 Toll Free - All Calls Recorded
For a Transportation Emergency:
CHEMTREC
(800) 424-9300 - All Calls Recorded
In the District of Columbia (202) 483-7616
Prepared by Compliance Services Group
Printing date: 05/27/03
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
1) OSHA'S Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR
1910.1200) does not require the listing of any ingredients for this
product.
Section 3. Hazards Identification HMIS
Health 0
Acute Effects Routes of Entry None.
Fire Hazard 0
Skin No known acute effects of this product resulting from skin contact.
Reactivity 0
Eyes No known acute effects of this product resulting from eye contact.
Personal N/A
Inhalation Inhalation not likely under normal use conditions.
Protection
Ingestion No known acute effects of this product resulting from ingestion.
Carcinogenic Effects Ingredients: Not listed as carcinogen by OSHA, NTP or IARC.
Chronic Effects There is no known effect from chronic exposure to this product.
See Toxicological Information (section 11)
Section 4. First Aid Measures
Eye Contact In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water. Get medical attention if irritation develops.
Skin Contact Get medical attention if irritation develops.
Inhalation Inhalation not likely under normal use conditions.
Ingestion Not considered to be toxic for humans. If large quantities of this material are swallowed, call a physician immediately.
Section 5. Fire Fighting Measures
1
Flash Point >200掳F Flammable Limits Not available.
1 0
Non-flammable.
Flammability
Fire Hazard Not applicable.
Fire-Fighting Procedures Use DRY chemicals, CO2, alcohol foam or water spray.
Section 6. Accidental Release Measures
Spill Clean up Absorb with an inert material and place in an appropriate waste disposal container. Finish cleaning the spill area with running
water.
Section 7. Handling and Storage
Handling No special measures required.
Storage Keep container tightly closed. Store between 40掳F - 120掳F.
Section 8. Exposure Controls, Personal Protection
Personal Protection Protective Clothing (Pictograms)
Eyes No special protection is required.
Body No special protective clothing is required.
Respiratory No special protection is required.
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Material Safety Data Sheet Product Name ZEP FOAM SAN
Product Code 0880
Section 9. Physical and Chemical Properties
Physical State Liquid. Color Clear. Colorless.
Odorless.
Odor
pH 6-8
Vapor Pressure Not available.
Boiling Point 100掳C (212掳F)
Vapor Density Not available.
Specific Gravity 1.017 (Water = 1)
1 compared to Water
Evaporation Rate
Solubility Not available.
VOC (Consumer) 0.0%
Section 10. Stability and Reactivity
Stability and Reactivity The product is stable.
Incompatibility Strong oxidizing materials
Hazardous Polymerization Will not occur.
Hazardous Decomposition Products Carbon Dioxide, Carbon Monoxide and Other organic materials.
Section 11. Toxicological Information
Toxicity to Animals Not applicable.
Section 12. Ecological Information
Ecotoxicity Not available.
Biodegradable/OECD Not available.
Section 13. Disposal Considerations
Waste Stream Code: - (None.)
Waste Information Waste must be disposed of in accordance with federal, state and
Classification: - (Non-hazardous waste)
local environmental control regulations.
Consult your local or regional authorities.
Section 14. Transport Information
Proper shipping name Not applicable.
DOT Classification Not a DOT controlled material (United States). UN number Not regulated.
Section 15. Regulatory Information
U.S. Federal Regulations SARA 313 toxic chemical notification and release reporting: No products were found.
Clean Water Act (CWA) 311: No products were found.
Clean air act (CAA) 112 regulated toxic substances: No products were found.
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.
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
CHRONIC EFFECT: Adverse effects that are most likely to occur from re-
NOTICE
peated exposure over a long period of time.
Thank you for your interest in, and use of, this product. Acuity Specialty Prod- EST'D PEL/TLV: This estimated, time-weighted-average, exposure limit, de-
ucts Group is pleased to be of service to you by supplying this Material Safety veloped by using a formula provided by the ACGIH, pertains to airborne con-
Data Sheet for your files. Acuity Specialty Products Group is concerned for centrations from the product as a whole. This value should serve as guide for
your health and safety. This product and all others supplied by Acuity Specialty
providing safe workplace conditions to nearly all workers.
Products Group companies can be used safely with proper protective equipment
HMIS CODES: Hazardous Material Identification System - a rating system
and proper handling practices consistent with label instructions and the MSDS.
developed, by the National Paint and Coating Association for estimating the
Before using any this product, be sure to read the complete label and the Material
hazard potential of a chemical under normal workplace conditions. These risk
Safety Data Sheet.
estimates are indicated by a numerical rating given in each of three hazard areas
As a further word of caution, Acuity Specialty Products Group wishes to advise (Health/ Flammability/Reactivity) ranging from a low of zero to a high of 4.
that serious accidents have resulted from the misuse of 鈥渆mptied鈥? containers. The presence of a chronic hazard is indicated by a "YES". Consult HMIS train-
鈥淓mpty鈥? containers retain residue (liquid and/or vapor) and can be dangerous. ing guides for Personal Protection letter codes, which indicate necessary protec-
DO NOT pressurize, cut, weld, braze, solder, drill, grind or expose such con- tive equipment.
tainers to heat, flame, sparks, or other sources of ignition; they may explode or PRIMARY ROUTE OF ENTRY: The way one or more hazardous ingredients
develop harmful vapors and possibly cause injury or death. Clean empty con- may enter the body and cause a generalized systemic or specific-organ toxic effect.
tainers by triple rinsing with water or an appropriate solvent. Empty containers ING: Ingestion - A primary route of exposure through swallowing of mate-
must be sent to a drum reconditioner before reuse. rial.
INH: Inhalation - A primary route of exposure through breathing of vapors.
TERMS AND ABBREVIATIONS
SKIN: A primary route of exposure through contact with the skin.
Listed Alphabetically by Section
SECTION IV: SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION
SECTION II: HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS
Where respiratory protection is recommended, use only MSHA and NIOSH ap-
CAR: Carcinogen - A chemical listed by the National Toxicology Program
proved respirators and dust masks.
(NTP), the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) or OSHA as a
MSHA: Mine Safety and Health Administration
definite or possible human cancer causing agent.
NIOSH: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health.
CAS#: Chemical Abstract Services Registry Number - A universally accepted
numbering system for chemical substances. SECTION V: PHYSICAL DATA
CBL: Combustible - At temperatures between 100掳F and 200掳F chemical gives
EVAPORATION RATE: Refers to the rate of change from the liquid state to
off enough vapor to ignite if a source of ignition is present as tested with a
the vapor state at ambient temperature and pressure in comparison to a given
closed cup tester.
substance (e.g. water).
CNS: Central Nervous System depressant that reduces the activity of the brain
pH: A value representing the acidity or alkalinity of an aqueous solution
and spinal cord.
(Highly Acidic pH = 1; Neutral pH = 7; Highly Alkaline pH = 14)
COR: Corrosive - Causes irreversible injury to living tissue (e.g. burns).
VOC CONTENT: The percentage or amount in pounds per gallon of the prod-
DESIGNATIONS: Chemical and common names of hazardous ingredients.
uct that is regulated as a Volatile Organic Compound under the Clean Air Act
EIR: Eye Irritant Only - Causes reversible reddening and/or inflammation of eye tis-
of 1990 and various state jurisdictions.
sues.
SOLUBILITY IN WATER: A description of the ability of the product to dis-
EXPOSURE LIMITS: The time weighted average (TWA) airborne concentra-
solve in water.
tion at which most workers can be exposed without any expected adverse ef-
SECTION VII: REACTIVITY DATA
fects. Primary sources include ACGIH TLVs, and OSHA PELs.
ACGIH: American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION: Breakdown products expected to be
CEILING: "The concentration that should not be exceeded in the workplace produced upon product decomposition by extreme heat or fire.
during any part of the working exposure." Source, ACGIH INCOMPATIBILITY: Keep product away from listed substances or condi-
OSHA: Occupational Safety and Health Administration. tions to prevent hazardous reactions.
PEL: Permissible Exposure Limit - A set of time weighted average exposure POLYMERIZATION: Indicates the tendency of the product's molecules to com-
values, established by OSHA, for a normal 8-hour day and a 40-hour work- bine with themselves in a chemical reaction releasing excess pressure and heat.
week. STABILITY: Indicates the susceptibility of the product to decompose sponta-
PPM: Parts per million - unit of measure for exposure limits. neously and dangerously.
(S) SKIN: Skin contact with substance can contribute to overall exposure.
SECTION VIII: SPILL AND DISPOSAL PROCEDURES
STEL: Short Term Exposure Limit - Maximum concentration for a continu-
RCRA WASTE NOs: RCRA (Resource Conservation and Recovery Act)
ous 15-minute exposure period.
waste codes (40 CFR 261) applicable to the disposal of spilled or unusable
TLV: Threshold Limit Value - A set of time weighted average exposure lim-
product from the original container.
its, established by the ACGIH, for a normal 8-hour day and a 40-hour work-
week. SECTION X: TRANSPORTATION DATA
FBL: Flammable - At temperatures under 100掳F, chemical gives off enough va-
CWA: Clean Water Act - Federal law that regulates chemical releases to bodies
pors to ignite if a source of ignition is present as tested with a closed cup tester.
of water.
HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS: Chemical substances that are determined to
RQ: Reportable Quantity - The amount of the specific ingredient that, when
be potential health or physical hazards based on the criteria established in the
spilled to the ground and, can enter a storm sewer or natural watershed, must be
OSHA Hazard Communication Standard - 29 CFR 1910.1200
reported to the National Response Center, and other regulatory agencies.
HTX: Highly toxic - the probable lethal dose for a 70 kg (150 lb.) man, which
TSCA: Toxic Substances Control Act - A federal law requiring all commercial
may be approximated as less than 6 teaspoons (2 tablespoons)
chemical substances to appear on an inventory maintained by the EPA.
IRR: Irritant - Causes reversible effects in living tissues (e.g. inflammation) -
DISCLAIMER
primarily skin and eyes.
N/A: Not Applicable - Category is not appropriate for this product. All statements, technical information, and recommendations contained herein
N/D: Not Determined - Insufficient information to make a determination for this are based on available scientific tests or data that we believe to be reliable. The
item. accuracy and completeness of such data are not warranted or guaranteed. We
RTECS#: Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances - an unreviewed cannot anticipate all conditions under which this information and our products,
or the products of other manufacturers in combination with our products, may
listing of published toxicology data on chemical substances.
be used. Acuity Specialty Products Group assumes no liability or responsibility
SARA: Superfund Amendment and Reauthorization Act - Section 313 designates
for loss or damage resulting from the improper use or handling of our products,
certain chemicals for possible reporting for the Toxic Chemical Release Inventory.
from incompatible product combinations, or from the failure to follow instruc-
SEN: Sensitizer - Causes allergic reaction after repeated exposure.
tions, warnings, and advisories in the product label and Material Safety Data
TOX: Toxic - The probable lethal dose for a 70 kg (150 kg) man is one ounce
Sheet
(2 tablespoons) or more.
SECTION III: HEALTH HAZARD DATA (rev 06/02)
ACUTE EFFECT: An adverse effect on the human body from a single expo-
sure with symptoms developing almost immediately after exposure or within a
relatively short time.
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