Zep Manufacturing Co. of Canada
Material Safety Data Sheet
11627 178th Street
Edmonton, Alberta T5S 1N6
1-800-I-BUY-ZEP
and Safe Handling and Disposal Information
Section 1. Chemical Product and Company Identification
Product name MEGAWASH
Product Use Automobile Cleaner.
Product Code 0380
Date of issue Supersedes03/10/04
06/14/07
Emergency For MSDS Information:
Telephone Technical Services Group
Zep Manufacturing of Canada
Numbers
Telephone: (780) 453-8100 (Business Hours 8:00-5:00)
For a Medical or Transportation Emergency:
CANUTEC (24 Hours)
(613) 996-6666 - Call Collect
Prepared by Technical Services Group
Zep Manufacturing Co. of Canada
11627 178th Street
Edmonton, Alberta T5S 1N6
Printing date: 15/06/07
Date of Preparation : 06/14/07
Section 2. Composition, Information on Ingredients
Name of Hazardous Ingredients CAS # % by Weight Toxicity Data
DODECYL BENZENE SULFONIC ACID; alkyl aryl sulfonic 27176-87-0 30 - 60 LD50 Rat Oral 2140 mg/kg
510 mg/m3 (2
acid LC50 Rat Inhalation
hour(s))
320 mg/m3 (2
LC50 Mouse Inhalation
hour(s))
MONOETHANOLAMINE; 2-aminoethanol; MEA 141-43-5 5 - 10 LD50 Rat. Oral 1720 mg/kg
LD50 Rabbit Dermal >1000 mg/kg
PROPYLENE GLYCOL; 1,2-dihydroxypropane,1,2-propanediol 57-55-6 5 - 10 LD50 Rat. Oral 200 mg/kg
LD50 Mouse. Oral 240 mg/kg
LD50 Dog. Oral 260 mg/kg
LD50 Rabbit. Dermal 208 mg/kg
Section 3. Hazards Identification
Acute Effects Routes of EntryEye contact.
Skin No known acute effects of this product resulting from skin contac
Eyes Hazardous in case of eye contact (irritant).
Inhalation No known acute effects of this product resulting from inhalation
Ingestion Ingestion may cause gastrointestinal irritation and diarrhea.
Chronic Effects Repeated or prolonged exposure is not known to aggravate medical condition.
Additional information : 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.
Skin Contact In case of contact, immediately flush skin with plenty of water. If irritation persists, get medical attention.
If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give
Inhalation
oxygen. Get medical attention.
Ingestion Do NOT induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical personnel. Never give anything by mouth to
an unconscious person. If large quantities of this material are swallowed, call a physician immediately.
Section 5. Fire Fighting Measures
Flammable LimitsNot available.
Flash Point Not available.
Not available.
Flammability
Auto-ignition Temperature Not applicable.
Fire-Fighting Procedures Use water spray, fog or foam.
Fire Hazard Not applicable.
Products of Combustion carbon oxides (CO, CO 2)
Explosion hazard Not available.
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Material Safety Data Sheet Product Name MEGAWASH
Product Code 0380
Section 6. Accidental Release Measures
Spill Clean up Absorb with an inert material and place in an appropriate waste disposal container.
Section 7. Handling and Storage
Handling Avoid contact with eyes. Wash thoroughly after handling.
Storage Store between 4 - 49 C. Keep container tightly closed.
Section 8. Exposure Controls, Personal Protection
Engineering Controls Provide exhaust ventilation or other engineering controls to keep the airborne concentrations of vapors
below their respective occupational exposure limits. Ensure that eyewash stations and safety showers
are proximal to the work-station location.
Personal Protection Protective Clothing (Pictograms)
Eyes Safety glasses.
Hands and Body Chemical resistant gloves. Nitrile gloves. Neoprene gloves. Rubber
gloves.
Respiratory Wear appropriate respirator when ventilation is inadequate.
Exposure Limits
Name of Hazardous Ingredients CAS # Exposure Limits
Dodecylbenzene sulfonic acid 27176-87-0 ACGIH / OSHA (United States).
TWA: 1 mg/m3 8 hour(s).
ACGIH TLV (United States).
STEL: 3 mg/m3 15 minute(s).
Monoethanolamine 141-43-5 OSHA PEL / ACGIH TLV (United States).
TWA: 3 ppm 8 hour(s).
OSHA /ACGIH (United States).
STEL: 6 ppm 15 minute(s).
Consult local authorities for acceptable exposure limits.
Section 9. Physical and Chemical Properties
Physical State Liquid. Color Clear. Blue. Green.
Odor Not available.
pH 9.2 - 9.8
Vapor Pressure Not available.
Boiling Point 101.67掳C (215掳F)
Vapor Density Not available.
Freezing Point Not available.
Evaporation Rate1 compared to Water
Specific Gravity 1.06 (Water = 1)
VOC (Consumer) Not available.
Solubility Easily soluble in cold water, hot water.
Section 10. Stability and Reactivity
Stability and Reactivity The product is stable.
Incompatibility Reactive with oxidizing agents.
Reactivity Will not occur.
Hazardous Decomposition Products carbon oxides (CO, CO 2)
Section 11. Toxicological Information
Carcinogenic Effects NO carcinogenic effect
Reproductive Effects NO known EFFECT according to our database
Mutagenic Effects NO known EFFECT according to our database
Teratogenic Effects NO known EFFECT according to our database
Section 12. Ecological Information
Ecotoxicity Not available.
Biodegradable/OECD Not available.
Section 13. Disposal Considerations
Waste Stream No additional information
Waste Information Waste must be disposed according to applicable
regulations. Consult your local or regional
authorities.
Section 14. Transport Information
Label
Regulatory UN Proper shipping Class Packing Additional
Information number name Group information
TDG
Classification
Limited Quantity: Small quantities of controlled goods are not regulated as Dangerous Goods according to the TDG regulations.
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Material Safety Data Sheet Product Name MEGAWASH
Product Code 0380
Section 15. Regulatory Information
WHMIS (Canada) Class D-2B: Material causing other toxic effects (TOXIC).
Other Regulations Not available.
This product has been classifed according to the hazard criteria of the CPR and the MSDS contains all of the available information required by the CPR.
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 cautio
Although certain hazards are described herein, we cannot guarantee that these are the only hazards that exis
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