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 ZEPRESERVE AEROSOL
Aerosol Penetrant Spray
Product Use
Product Code 0095
Date of issue Supersedes 02/04/00
02/12/04
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: 02/12/04
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
79-01-6 40-50
TRICHLOROETHYLENE; acetylene trichloride; ACGIH TLV (United States).
TWA: 50 ppm 8 hour(s).
1-chloro-2,2-dichloroethylene
STEL: 100 ppm 15 minute(s).
OSHA PEL (United States).
TWA: 50 ppm 8 hour(s).
STEL: 200 ppm 15 minute(s).
112-34-5 <10 Not established
DIETHYLENE GLYCOL MONOBUTYL ETHER;
2-(2-butoxyethoxy)-ethanol; butyl carbitol
104-76-7 <10 Not established
2-ETHYL HEXYL ALCOHOL; 2-ethyl-1-hexanol;
2-ethylhexanol
Section 3. Hazards Identification HMIS
Health 2
Routes of Entry Absorbed through skin. Inhalation.
Acute Effects Fire Hazard 0
Hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant). Non-sensitizer for skin. Skin inflammation is
Skin Reactivity 0
characterized by itching, scaling, reddening, or, occasionally, blistering.
Hazardous in case of eye contact (irritant). Liquid in eye may cause irritation with possible Personal Protection
Eyes B
damage if not rinsed immediately.
Inhalation Hazardous in case of inhalation (lung irritant). Can cause central nervous system depression.
Inhalation of vapor/aerosol concentrations above the recommended exposure limits causes
headaches, drowsiness, and nausea, and may lead to unconsciousness or death. Prolonged
repeated exposure may cause chemical pneumontitis. Medical Conditions Aggravated by
Overexposure: Respiratory, Heart (Cardiac).
Ingestion Aspiration hazard if swallowed- can enter lungs and cause damage.
Trichloroethylene - Classified + (Proven) by OSHA, Classified 2A (Probable for human) by IARC,
Carcinogenic Effects
Group 2 (Reasonably Anticipated To Be Human Carcinogen) by NTP
The substance may be toxic to kidneys, liver, central nervous system (CNS), and heart. Repeated or
Chronic Effects
prolonged exposure to the substance can produce target organs damage. Defatting to the skin.
Prolonged skin contact may cause dermatitis with drying and cracking of skin.
See Toxicological Information (section 11)
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Product Name ZEPRESERVE AEROSOL
Material Safety Data Sheet
Product Code 0095
Section 4. First Aid Measures
Flush with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get
Eye Contact
medical attention.
Wash affected area with soap or mild detergent and water. Remove contaminated clothing and shoes. Get
Skin Contact
medical attention if irritation develops.
If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give
Inhalation
oxygen. Get medical attention.
Aspiration hazard if swallowed- can enter lungs and cause damage. Do NOT induce vomiting unless
Ingestion
directed to do so by medical personnel. If vomiting occurs, keep head lower than hips to help prevent
aspiration. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical attention immediately.
Section 5. Fire Fighting Measures
1
Not applicable. Flammable Limits Not applicable.
Flash Point
20
Non-flammable. (CSMA)
Flammability
Container explosion may occur under fire conditions or when heated. Thermal decomposition
Fire Hazard
of product can produce toxic vapors of Hydrogen Chloride (HCl), Chlorine and Phosgene Gas.
In case of fire, use water spray (fog), foam, dry chemical, or CO2. Wear
Fire-Fighting Procedures
special protective clothing and positive pressure, self-contained breathing
apparatus.
Section 6. Accidental Release Measures
Large spills are unlikely due to packaging.
Spill Clean up
Section 7. Handling and Storage
Watch for accumulation in low confined areas. Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing. Avoid breathing vapors
Handling
or spray mists. Use only with adequate ventilation. Wash contaminated clothing before reusing. Wash thoroughly
after handling. Vapor may cause flash fire. Do not pressurize, cut, weld, braze, solder, drill, grind, or expose
containers to heat or sources of ignition.
Keep away from heat and direct sunlight. Keep container in a cool, well-ventilated area. Do not store above 49掳C
Storage
(120.2掳F). Do not puncture or incinerate. Keep out of the reach of children.
Section 8. Exposure Controls, Personal Protection
Personal Protection Protective Clothing (Pictograms)
Safety glasses.
Eyes
Chemical resistant gloves. (Viton)
Body
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 Oily liquid. (Aerosol.) Clear. Brown.
Color
Solvent-like.
Odor
Not applicable.
pH
Not determined.
Vapor Pressure
87.2掳C (189掳F)
Boiling Point
Not determined.
Vapor Density
Specific Gravity 1.07 (Water = 1)
1
Evaporation Rate
Insoluble in cold water, hot water.
Solubility
49.9% 4.5 (lb/gal) 536 (g/l)
VOC (Consumer)
Section 10. Stability and Reactivity
The product is stable.
Stability and Reactivity
Avoid contact with strong oxidizers, excessive heat, sparks or open flame. Incompatible with some
Incompatibility
strong acids.
Hazardous Polymerization Will not occur.
Hazardous Decomposition Products Carbon Dioxide, Carbon Monoxide, Chlorine and Phosgene Gas.
Section 11. Toxicological Information
Toxicity to Animals Trichloroethylene:
ORAL (LD50): Acute: 4920 mg/kg [Rat]. 2402 mg/kg [Mouse].
DERMAL (LD50): Acute: 29800 mg/kg [Rabbit].
Section 12. Ecological Information
Not available.
Ecotoxicity
Biodegradable/OECD Not available.
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Product Name ZEPRESERVE AEROSOL
Material Safety Data Sheet
Product Code 0095
Section 13. Disposal Considerations
Waste must be disposed of in accordance with federal, Waste Stream Code: -D040
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 Consumer Commodity
ORM-D
DOT Classification UN number Not regulated.
Section 15. Regulatory Information
U.S. Federal Regulations SARA 313 toxic chemical notification and release reporting:
Trichloroethylene
Diethylene Glycol Monobutyl Ether (Glycol Ethers)
Clean Water Act (CWA) 311: Trichloroethylene RQ 100 lbs. (45.36 kg)
Clean air act (CAA) 112 regulated toxic substances: Trichloroethylene; Diethylene Glycol
Monobutyl Ether (Glycol Ethers)
California prop. 65: This product contains the following ingredients for which the State of
State Regulations
California has found to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm, which would
require a warning under the statute: Trichloroethylene
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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