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 ZEP KLEAR
Product Use Windshield Washer Anti-Freeze and Cleaner
Product Code 0629
Date of issue Supersedes 08/22/03
11/16/04
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: 11/16/04
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
Name of Hazardous Ingredients CAS # % by Weight Exposure Limits
METHANOL; methyl alcohol; wood alcohol; columbia spirits 67-56-1 90-100 OSHA/ACGIH (United States).
TWA: 200 ppm
OSHA /ACGIH (United States).
STEL: 250 ppm
Section 3. Hazards Identification HMIS
Health 3
Acute Effects Routes of Entry Dermal contact. Inhalation. Ingestion.
Fire Hazard 3
Skin Hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant, permeator). Skin inflammation is characterized
Reactivity 0
by itching, scaling, or reddening. Harmful if absorbed through the skin.
Eyes Hazardous in case of eye contact (irritant) Inflammation of the eye is characterized by Personal Protection C
redness, watering, and itching.
Inhalation Hazardous in case of inhalation (lung irritant). Material is irritating to mucous membranes
and upper respiratory tract. Can cause central nervous system depression. Symptoms and
signs include headaches, dizziness, fatigue, muscular weakness, drowsiness and, in extreme
cases, loss of consciousness. Over-exposure by inhalation can produce nervous system
damage.
Ingestion Toxic if swallowed. May be fatal or cause blindness if swallowed. Over-exposure can
produce nervous system damage.
Carcinogenic Effects Ingredients: Not listed as carcinogen by OSHA, NTP or IARC.
Chronic Effects The substance may be toxic to kidneys, lungs, liver, heart, brain, peripheral nervous system, eyes,
central nervous system (CNS), pancreas. Repeated or prolonged exposure to the substance can
produce target organs damage.
See Toxicological Information (section 11)
Section 4. First Aid Measures
Eye Contact Flush with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get
medical attention.
Skin Contact Wash contaminated skin with soap and water. Remove contaminated clothing and shoes. Get medical
attention.
Inhalation If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give
oxygen. Get medical attention immediately.
Ingestion Drink one or two glasses of water and induce vomiting by gently touching the back of the throat with finger.
Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. If vomiting occurs, keep head lower than hips to
help prevent aspiration. Get medical attention immediately.
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Material Safety Data Sheet Product Name ZEP KLEAR
Product Code 0629
Section 5. Fire Fighting Measures
3
Flash Point Flammable Limits LOWER: 6% UPPER: 36%
Closed cup: 11.7掳C (53掳F).
30
(Tagliabue.)
Flammable
Flammability
Fire Hazard Flammable liquid and vapor. Vapor may cause flash fire.
Fire-Fighting Procedures Dry chemical, carbon dioxide, foam, water fog. Cool closed containers
exposed to fire with water. Fire-fighters should wear proper protective
equipment. Do not release runoff from fire to sewers or waterways. Runoff
to sewer may create fire or explosion hazard.
Section 6. Accidental Release Measures
Spill Clean up Eliminate all ignition sources. 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 Keep away from heat, sparks and flame. To avoid fire or explosion, dissipate static electricity during transfer by
grounding and bonding containers and equipment before transferring material. Keep container closed. Use only
with adequate ventilation. Avoid breathing vapors or spray mists. Do not ingest. Avoid contact with eyes, skin
and clothing. Wash contaminated clothing before reusing.
Storage Store and use away from heat, sparks, open flame, or any other ignition source. Keep container tightly closed and
sealed until ready for use. Keep container in a cool, well-ventilated area. Keep away from food, drink and animal
feeding stuffs. Store between 40掳F - 120掳F. Keep out of the reach of children.
Section 8. Exposure Controls, Personal Protection
Personal Protection Protective Clothing (Pictograms)
Eyes Splash goggles. 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 Butyl rubber gloves. Neoprene gloves. Chemical resistant apron.
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 Thin liquid Color Blue.
Faint Odor
Odor
pH Not applicable.
Vapor Pressure 12.8 kPa (96 mmHg) (at 20掳C)
Boiling Point 64.4掳C (148掳F)
Vapor Density >1 (Air = 1)
Specific Gravity 0.79 (Water = 1)
Evaporation Rate >1 compared to Butyl acetate.
Solubility Easily soluble in cold water, hot water.
VOC (Consumer) 797.82 (g/l). (99.9%)
Section 10. Stability and Reactivity
Stability and Reactivity The product is stable.
Incompatibility Reactive with oxidizing agents, acids, alkalis.
Hazardous Polymerization Will not occur.
Hazardous Decomposition Products Carbon Dioxide and Carbon Monoxide .
Section 11. Toxicological Information
Toxicity to Animals Methanol:
ORAL (LD50): Acute: 5628 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: D001
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 KLEAR
Product Code 0629
Section 14. Transport Information
Proper shipping name FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS, POISONOUS, N.O.S. (Methanol)
DOT Classification DOT Class 3: Flammable liquid. DOT Class 6.1 Poisonous UN number UN1992
material.
Section 15. Regulatory Information
U.S. Federal Regulations SARA 313 toxic chemical notification and release reporting:
Methanol
Clean Water Act (CWA) 311: No products were found.
Clean air act (CAA) 112 regulated toxic substances: Methanol
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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