Zep Inc.
Material Safety Data Sheet
1310 Seaboard Industrial Blvd.
Atlanta, GA 30318
1-877-I-BUY-ZEP (428-9937)
and Safe Handling and Disposal Information
www.zep.com
Section 1. Chemical Product and Company Identification
Product name ZEP POWDER KEG
Powder Truck and Trailer Wash
Product use
Product code 0383
Date of issue Supersedes 11/02/01
02/16/06
Emergency For MSDS Information:
Telephone Compliance Services 1-877-I-BUY-ZEP (428-9937)
Numbers
For Medical Emergency
INFOTRAC: (877) 541-2016 Toll Free - All Calls
Recorded
For Transportation Emergency
CHEMTREC: (800) 424-9300 - All Calls Recorded
In the District of Columbia (202) 483-7616
Prepared By
Compliance Services
Printing date: 07/31/08
1420 Seaboard Industrial Blvd.
Atlanta, GA 30318
Section 2. Composition, Information on Ingredients
Name of hazardous ingredients CAS # % by Weight Exposure Limits
SODIUM METASILICATE; silicic acid (H2-Si-O3) disodium salt; water 6834-92-0 10 - 20 Supplier Suggested (United States).
glass CEIL: 2 mg/m3
TETRASODIUM ETHYLENEDIAMINE TETRAACETATE; 64-02-8 10 - 20 Not established
tetrasodium ethylenedinitrilo tetra-acetate; edta
NONYLPHENOXY POLY(ETHYLENEOXY) ETHANOL - npe; 9016-45-9 <10 Not established
poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), alpha-(nonylphenyl)-omega-hydroxy
Section 3. Hazards Identification HMIS
Health 2
Routes of Entry Dermal contact. Eye contact. Inhalation.
Acute Effects
Fire Hazard 0
Causes skin irritation. Skin contact can produce inflammation and blistering. Skin contact
Skin Reactivity 0
may produce burns. Avoid prolonged or repeated contact with skin.
Causes eye burns. Eye contact can result in corneal damage or blindness.
Eyes Personal Protection n, p
Inhalation Inhalation of dust will produce irritation to gastro-intestinal or respiratory tract, characterized
by burning, sneezing and coughing.
Ingestion Harmful if swallowed. May cause burns to mouth, throat and stomach.
NOTE: MSDS data pertains to the product as delivered in the original shipping container(s). Risk of adverse health effects are lessened by
following all prescribed safety precautions, including use of proper personal protective equipment.
Ingredients: Not listed as carcinogen by OSHA, NTP or IARC.
Carcinogenic Effects
Repeated skin exposure can produce local skin destruction or dermatitis. Repeated inhalation of dust
Chronic Effects
can produce varying degrees of respiratory irritation or lung damage.
See Toxicological Information (section 11)
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 immediately.
In case of contact, immediately flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing
Skin Contact
contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash clothing before reuse. 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.
Do not induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical personnel. Never give anything by mouth to an
Ingestion
unconscious person. If affected person is conscious, give plenty of water to drink. Get medical attention
immediately.
Section 5. Fire Fighting Measures
Not applicable. Flammable Limits Not applicable. 0
Flash Point
2 0
Not applicable.
Flammability
May emit toxic fumes under fire conditions.
Fire hazard
Not applicable.
Fire-fighting procedures
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Section 6. Accidental Release Measures
Put on appropriate personal protective equipment (see section 8). Use appropriate tools to transfer the spilled
Spill Clean up
solid to a convenient waste disposal container. Finish cleaning by spreading water on the contaminated surface
and dispose of according to local and regional authority requirements.
Section 7. Handling and Storage
Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing. Wash contaminated clothing before reusing.
Handling
Keep container tightly closed. Keep container dry. Store between the following temperatures: 40掳F - 120掳F. Keep
Storage
out of the reach of children.
Section 8. Exposure Controls, Personal Protection
Personal Protection Protective Clothing (Pictograms)
Splash goggles.
Eyes
Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin contact. Wear suitable
Body
gloves. (Neoprene gloves. Nitrile gloves. Rubber gloves.)
Respiratory Avoid the inhalation of dust, particulates or spray mist arising from the application of this product.
Section 9. Physical and Chemical Properties
Physical State Moist, Powder. White.
Color
Odorless.
12.2 - 12.6 (3% solution) Odor
pH
Not applicable
Not available. Vapor Pressure
Boiling Point
Not applicable
Specific Gravity Not available. Vapor Density
Not applicable.
Evaporation Rate
Partially soluble in the following materials: cold
Solubility
Not applicable
water, hot water. VOC (Consumer)
Section 10. Stability and Reactivity
The product is stable.
Stability and Reactivity
Reactive with acids.
Incompatibility
Hazardous Polymerization Will not occur.
Hazardous Decomposition Products carbon oxides (CO, CO2), phosphorous oxides
Section 11. Toxicological Information
Toxicity to Animals Sodium Metasilicate:^[25,45,50,70
ORAL (LD50): Acute: 1153 mg/kg [Rat]. 770 mg/kg [Mouse].
Tetrasodium Salt; EDTA
LD50: Not available.
LC50: Not available.
Nonylphenoxypoly(Ethyleneoxy)Ethanol:^[25,45,50,70
ORAL (LD50): Acute: 3310 mg/kg [Rat].
DERMAL (LD50): Acute: 2000 mg/kg [Rabbit].
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: - (None.)
Waste
Classification: - (Non-hazardous waste)
state and local environmental control regulations.
Information
Consult your local or regional authorities.
Section 14. Transport Information
Proper shipping name Not applicable.
Not a DOT controlled material (United States). UN number Not regulated.
DOT Classification
NOTE: DOT classification applies to most package sizes. For specific container size classifications or for size exceptions, refer to
the Bill of Lading with your shipment.
Not available.
TDG Classification
Section 15. Regulatory Information
SARA 313 toxic chemical notification and release reporting:
U.S. Federal Regulations
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.
All Components of this product are listed or exempt from listing on TSCA inventory.
California prop. 65: No products were found.
State Regulations
Class D-2B: Material causing other toxic effects (Toxic).
WHMIS (Canada)
Class E: Corrosive solid.
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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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