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 (428-9937)
Section 1. Chemical Product and Company Identification
Product name HIGH-FOAM CONCRETE REMOVER
Product Use
Product Code 1583
Date of issue Supersedes 05/28/99
06/04/04
Emergency For MSDS Information:
Telephone Acuity Specialty 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: 06/04/04
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
CAS #
Name of Hazardous Ingredients % by Weight Exposure Limits
7647-01-0 25-35
HYDROCHLORIC ACID; muriatic acid; hydrogen ACGIH (United States).
TWA: 5 ppm
chloride
OSHA (United States).
CEIL: 5 ppm
Proprietary <1 Not available.
PROPRIETARY CORROSION INHIBITOR
Section 3. Hazards Identification HMIS
Health 3
Routes of Entry Skin Contact. Eye contact. Inhalation.
Acute Effects
Fire Hazard 0
Ingestion.
Corrosive to skin on contact. Skin contact can produce inflammation and blistering.
Skin Reactivity 1
Corrosive to eyes. Direct contact with the eyes can cause irreversible damage including
Eyes Personal Protection X
blindness.
Inhalation Inhalation of the spray mist may produce severe irritation of respiratory tract, characterized
by coughing, choking, or shortness of breath.
Ingestion Harmful if swallowed. May cause burns to mouth, throat and stomach.
Ingredients: Not listed as carcinogen by OSHA, NTP or IARC.
Carcinogenic Effects
Repeated or prolonged contact with spray mist may produce chronic eye irritation and severe skin
Chronic Effects
irritation. Repeated or prolonged exposure to spray mist may produce respiratory tract irritation
leading to frequent attacks of bronchial infection.
See Toxicological Information (section 11)
Section 4. First Aid Measures
Check for and remove any contact lenses. In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with plenty of water
Eye Contact
for at least 15 minutes. Get medical attention.
In case of contact, immediately flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing
Skin Contact
contaminated clothing and shoes. Get medical attention immediately.
If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give
Inhalation
oxygen. Get medical attention immediately.
Do NOT induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical personnel. Never give anything by mouth to
Ingestion
an unconscious person. If large quantities of this material are swallowed, call a physician immediately.
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Product Name H I G H - F O A M C O N C R E T E
Material Safety Data Sheet
Product Code 1583
REMOVER
Section 5. Fire Fighting Measures
0
Not applicable. Flammable Limits Not applicable.
Flash Point
31
Not applicable.
Flammability
May release dangerous gases (chlorine) when exposed to heat or flame.
Fire Hazard
Wear special protective clothing and positive pressure, self-contained
Fire-Fighting Procedures
breathing apparatus.
Section 6. Accidental Release Measures
Put on appropriate personal protective equipment (see Section 8). Dilute with water and mop up, or absorb
Spill Clean up
with an inert dry material and place in an appropriate waste disposal container.
Section 7. Handling and Storage
Do not ingest. Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing. Wash thoroughly after handling.
Handling
Keep container tightly closed. Keep container in a cool, well-ventilated area. This product should be stored away
Storage
from oxidizing materials and strong bases.
Section 8. Exposure Controls, Personal Protection
Personal Protection Protective Clothing (Pictograms)
Safety goggles are considered minimum protection.
Eyes
Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin contact: Chemical
Body
resistant gloves. Water resistant footwear. Chemical resistant apron.
Respiratory Provide exhaust ventilation or other engineering controls to keep the airborne concentrations of vapors below their
respective threshold limit value. If concentrations exceed recommended exposure levels, wear an approved/certified
respirator until engineering controls are achieved.
Section 9. Physical and Chemical Properties
Physical State Thin liquid Clear. Amber.
Color
Unpleasant. Irritating.
Odor
< 1.0
pH
Not available.
Vapor Pressure
100掳C (212掳F)
Boiling Point
Not available.
Vapor Density
Specific Gravity 1.15 (Water = 1)
1 compared to Water
Evaporation Rate
Easily soluble in cold water, hot water.
Solubility
0 (g/l).
VOC (Consumer)
Section 10. Stability and Reactivity
The product is stable.
Stability and Reactivity
Reactive with oxidizing agents, alkalis.
Incompatibility
Hazardous Polymerization Will not occur.
Hazardous Decomposition Products Hydrogen Chloride (HCl), Chlorine gas, Phosgene Gas.
Section 11. Toxicological Information
Toxicity to Animals Hydrochloric Acid:
ORAL (LD50): Acute: 900 mg/kg [Rat.].
VAPOR (LC50): Acute: 4701 ppm 0.5 hour(s) [Rat].
Section 12. Ecological Information
Not available.
Ecotoxicity
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.
Section 14. Transport Information
Proper shipping name Corrosive liquid, n.o.s. (Hydrochloric Acid)
Class 8: Corrosive liquid. Class 9.2: Environmentally
DOT Classification UN number 1760
hazardous material.
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: Hydrochloric Acid
Clean air act (CAA) 112 regulated toxic substances: Hydrochloric 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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