ZEP Inc.
11627 178th Street
Material Safety Data Sheet
Edmonton, Alberta T5S 1N6
1-800-I-877-I-BUY-ZEP (428-9937)
www.zep.com
Section 1. Chemical Product and Company Identification
Product name ZEP CONCENTRATED FOAMING
WHEEL WASH
Concentrated Wheel Wash
Product use
Product code 0391
Date of issue Supersedes 04/21/05
04/03/08
Emergency Telephone Numbers
For MSDS Information:
Technical Services Group
Telephone (780) 453-8100
(Business Hours 8:00am - 5:00pm)
For Medical or Transportation Emergency
CANUTEC (24 Hours)
(613) 996-6666 - Call Collect
Prepared By
Printing date: 14/04/08
Technical Services Group
11627 178th Street
Edmonton, Alberta T5S 1N6
Section 2. Hazards Identification
Emergency overview
WARNING !
HARMFUL IF ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN. MAY BE HARMFUL IF
SWALLOWED.
Do not breathe vapor or mist. Do not ingest. Do not get in eyes or on skin or clothing.
Contains material that may cause target organ damage, based on animal data. Wash
thoroughly after handling.
NOTE: MSDS data pertains to the product as delivered in the original shipping container(s). Risk of adverse effects are lessened by following all
prescribed safety precautions, including the use of proper personal protective equipment.
Dermal contact. Eyes. Inhalation.
Acute Effects Routes of Entry
Severely irritating to eyes. Prolonged contact with eye tissue may cause severe and permanent eye
Eyes
injury (blindness).
Irritating to skin. Skin inflammation is characterized by itching, scaling, or reddening.
Skin
Inhalation Inhalation of the spray or mist may produce severe irritation of respiratory tract, characterized by
coughing, choking or shortness of breath.
Ingestion May be harmful if swallowed.
Repeated eye exposure may produce chronic inflammation of the eye or corneal damage.
Chronic effects
Prolonged skin contact may cause dermatitis with drying and cracking of skin. Animal studies
indicate a potential for liver, kidney or red blood cell damage. Relevance of these studies or
exposure levels which might produce these effects in humans has not been established.
Additional Information: See Toxicological Information (Section 11)
Section 3. Composition/Information on Ingredients
Name of Hazardous Ingredients CAS number % by Weight
111-76-2 5 - 10
ETHYLENE GLYCOL MONOBUTYL ETHER; 2-butoxyethanol; butyl cellosolve
6834-92-0 3-7
SODIUM METASILICATE; silicic acid (H2-Si-O3) disodium salt; water glass
25155-30-0 3-7
SODIUM DODECYLBENZENE SULFONATE; linear alkyl aryl sodium sulfonate; Sodium
DDBSA
Section 4. First Aid Measures
In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Get medical attention
Eye Contact
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. Get medical attention if irritation develops. Clean shoes thoroughly before
reuse. Wash clothing before reuse.
If inhaled, remove to fresh air. Get medical attention if symptoms occur.
Inhalation
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Product Name ZEP CONCENTRATED FOAMING
Material Safety Data Sheet
Product code 0391
WHEEL WASH
Aspiration hazard if swallowed. Can enter lungs and cause damage. Do not induce vomiting unless directed to do
Ingestion
so by medical personnel. If vomiting occurs, keep head lower than hips to help prevent aspiration. Get medical
attention immediately.
Section 5. Fire Fighting Measures
Not available.
Flash Point
Flammable Limits Not available.
Non-combustible.
Flammability
Auto-ignition Temperature
Use an extinguishing agent suitable for the surrounding fire. Fire-fighters should wear
Fire-Fighting Procedures
appropriate protective equipment and self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) with a full
face-piece operated in positive pressure mode.
In a fire or if heated, a pressure increase will occur and the container may burst. May
Fire hazard
decompose to form toxic/corrosive gases.
carbon oxides (CO, CO2) and other unidentified organic compounds
Products of Combustion
Not available.
Explosion hazard
Section 6. Accidental Release Measures
Put on appropriate personal protective equipment (see section 8). Stop leak if without risk. Absorb with an inert
Spill Clean up
material and place in an appropriate waste disposal container. Finish cleaning the spill area with running water.
Section 7. Handling and Storage
Put on appropriate personal protective equipment (see section 8). Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing. Do not
Handling
breathe vapor or mist. If during normal use the material presents a respiratory hazard, use only with adequate
ventilation or wear appropriate respirator. Wash thoroughly after handling.
Store between the following temperatures: 40掳F - 120掳F (4.4掳C - 49掳C). Keep away from incompatibles. Keep container
Storage
in a cool, well-ventilated area. Keep out of the reach of children.
Section 8. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
Product name Exposure limits
Ethylene Glycol Monobutyl Ether ACGIH TLV (United States).
TWA: 20 ppm 8 hour(s). Form:
OSHA PEL (United States). Skin
TWA: 50 ppm 8 hour(s). Form:
Sodium Metasilicate Supplier Suggested (United States).
CEIL: 2 mg/m鲁 Form:
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Splash goggles.
Eyes
Hands and Neoprene, Nitrile or Rubber gloves.
Body
Respiratory Provide exhaust ventilation or other engineering controls to keep the airborne
concentrations of vapors below their respective occupational exposure limits. Use
with adequate ventilation. Wear appropriate respirator when ventilation is
inadequate.
Section 9. Physical and Chemical Properties
Liquid. [Clear.] Color Yellow- Green.
Physical State
13.0-13.3 Odor Pleasant.
pH
104.4掳C (219.9掳F) Vapor Pressure Not available.
Boiling Point
1.1 Vapor Density Not available.
Specific Gravity
Easily soluble in the following materials: cold water Evaporation Rate 1 (Water = 1)
Solubility
and hot water.
VOC (Consumer) 6.0%
Freezing Point
Section 10. Stability and Reactivity
The product is stable.
Stability and Reactivity
Reactive or incompatible with the following materials: oxidizing materials and acids.
Incompatibility
Hazardous Polymerization Will not occur.
Hazardous Decomposition Products Under normal conditions of storage and use, hazardous decomposition products should not be
produced.
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Product Name ZEP CONCENTRATED FOAMING
Material Safety Data Sheet
Product code 0391
WHEEL WASH
Section 11. Toxicological Information
Carcinogenicity No known significant effects or critical hazards.
Acute Toxicity
Product/ingredient name Result Species Dose Exposure
Ethylene Glycol Monobutyl Ether LD50 Dermal Rabbit 680 mg/kg -
LD50 Oral Rat 1746 mg/kg -
LC50 Inhalation Vapor Rat 450 ppm 4 hours
Sodium Metasilicate LD50 Oral Rat 1153 mg/kg -
LD50 Oral Mouse 770 mg/kg -
Sodium Dodecylbenzene Sulfonate LD50 Oral Mouse 2000 mg/kg -
LD50 Oral Rat 1260 mg/kg -
Section 12. Ecological Information
No known significant effects or critical hazards.
Environmental Effects
Aquatic Ecotoxicity
Not available.
Section 13. Disposal Considerations
Waste Information
Waste must be disposed of in accordance with applicable regulations. Consult your local or regional authorities for additional information.
Waste Stream Code: D002
Classification: - [Hazardous waste.]
Origin: - [RCRA waste.]
Section 14. Transport Information
Regulatory information UN number Proper shipping name Classes PG* Label Additional information
TDG Classification Not regulated. - - - -
Not available. Not available. Not available. - -
IMDG Class
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. Limited Quantity: Small quantities of controlled goods are not regulated as Dangerous
Goods according to TDG regulations.
PG* : Packing group
Section 15. Regulatory Information
Canada
Class D-1A: Material causing immediate and serious toxic effects (Very
WHMIS (Canada)
toxic).
Class D-2A: Material causing other toxic effects (Very toxic).
Class E: Corrosive material
This product has been classified according to the hazard criteria of the CPR and the MSDS contains all the 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 caution.
Although certain hazards are described herein, we cannot guarantee that these are the only hazards that exist.
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