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 FORMULA 11263
Low Foam Stripper and Rust Remover
Product use
Product code 0615
Date of issue Supersedes 04/12/90
02/23/05
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: 08/01/08
1420 Seaboard Industrial Blvd.
Atlanta, GA 30318
Section 2. Composition, Information on Ingredients
Name of hazardous ingredients CAS # % by Weight Exposure Limits
SODIUM HYDROXIDE; caustic soda; soda lye 1310-73-2 50 - 60 ACGIH TLV (United States).
CEIL: 2 mg/m3 Form: Dust
SODIUM CARBONATE; soda ash; carbonic acid, disodium salt 497-19-8 10 - 20 ACGIH (United States).
: 15 mg/m 3 Form: Dust
OSHA PEL (United States).
TWA: 15 mg/m3 8 hour(s). Form: Total dust
RESIN ACIDS AND ROSIN ACIDS; SODIUM SALTS 61790-51-0 <3 ACGIH TLV (United States).
TWA: 3 mg/m3 8 hour(s). Form: Respirable
fraction Dust
TWA: 10 mg/m3 8 hour(s). Form: Total dust
Section 3. Hazards Identification HMIS
Health 3
Routes of Entry Dermal contact. Eye contact. Inhalation.
Acute Effects
Fire Hazard 0
Hazardous by the following route of exposure: of skin contact (corrosive). Skin contact may
Skin Reactivity 0
produce burns. The amount of tissue damage depends on length of contact. Skin
inflammation is characterized by itching, scaling, or reddening.
Hazardous by the following route of exposure: of eye contact (corrosive). Eye contact can
Eyes Personal Protection E
result in corneal damage or blindness.
Inhalation Hazardous by the following route of exposure: of inhalation (lung corrosive). Inhalation of
dust will produce irritation to gastro-intestinal or respiratory tract, characterized by burning,
sneezing and coughing. Over-exposure by inhalation may cause respiratory irritation.
Ingestion May be fatal 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 exposure of the eyes to a low level of dust can produce eye irritation. Repeated skin
Chronic Effects
exposure can produce local skin destruction or dermatitis. Repeated inhalation of dust can produce
varying degrees of respiratory irritation or lung damage.
See Toxicological Information (section 11)
Section 4. First Aid Measures
Check for and remove any contact lenses. Immediately flush eyes with running water for at least 15
Eye Contact
minutes, keeping eyelids open. Get medical attention immediately. Finish by rinsing thoroughly with
running water to avoid a possible infection.
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. Clean shoes thoroughly before reuse. Get
medical attention immediately.
If inhaled, remove to fresh air. Flush mouth and nasal passages with water repeatedly. If breathing is
Inhalation
difficult, give oxygen. Get medical attention immediately.
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.
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Section 5. Fire Fighting Measures
Not applicable. Flammable Limits Not applicable. 0
Flash Point
3 0
Not applicable.
Flammability
Flammable hydrogen gas may be produced on prolonged contact with metals such as aluminum,
Fire hazard
tin, lead and zinc.
Wear special protective clothing and positive pressure, self-contained
Fire-fighting procedures
breathing apparatus.
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. 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
Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. Do not ingest. Do not breathe dust. Use only with adequate ventilation.
Handling
Wash contaminated clothing before reusing. Do not reuse product container. Wash thoroughly after handling.
Observe label precautions.
Keep container tightly closed and dry. Contains moisture-sensitive material. Store in a dry place. Keep container in
Storage
a cool, well-ventilated area. Keep away from incompatibles. Keep away from food, drink and animal feeding
stuffs. Keep out of the reach of children.
Section 8. Exposure Controls, Personal Protection
Personal Protection Protective Clothing (Pictograms)
Splash goggles. Face shield.
Eyes
Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin contact. Rubber
Body
gloves. Nitrile gloves. Neoprene gloves. Chemical resistant apron.
Chemical resistant boots.
Respiratory Use with adequate ventilation. Provide exhaust ventilation or other engineering controls to keep the airborne
concentrations of vapors below their respective occupational exposure limits. If dust is generated and ventilation is
inadequate, use NIOSH certified respirator that will protect against dust/mist.
Section 9. Physical and Chemical Properties
Physical State Solid. (Powder.) Yellow. (Light.)
Color
Sulfurous.
12.5-13.5 (1% solution) Odor
pH
Not applicable.
Not applicable. Vapor Pressure
Boiling Point
Not applicable.
Specific Gravity Not applicable. Vapor Density
Not applicable.
Evaporation Rate
2 lb/gl
Solubility
Not applicable.
VOC (Consumer)
Section 10. Stability and Reactivity
The product is stable.
Stability and Reactivity
Reactive with oxidizing agents, metals, acids. NOT for use on aluminum, zinc or galvanized metal.
Incompatibility
Hazardous Polymerization Will not occur.
Hazardous Decomposition Products carbon oxides (CO, CO2) sulfur oxides (SO2, SO3 etc.) Hydrogen chloride (HCl).
Section 11. Toxicological Information
Toxicity to Animals Sodium Hydroxide:^[25,45,50,70
ORAL (LD50): Acute: 240 mg/kg [Rat.].
DERMAL (LD50): Acute: 1350 mg/kg [Rabbit.].
Sodium Carbonate:^[25,45,50,70
ORAL (LD50): Acute: 2800 mg/kg [Rat.].
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: D002
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 Corrosive Solid, Basic, Inorganic, NOS (Sodium Hydroxide)
DOT Class 8: Corrosive solid. UN number 3262
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.
8
TDG Classification
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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: Sodium Hydroxide RQ 1000 lbs. (454 kg)
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-1A: Material causing immediate and serious toxic effects (Very toxic).
WHMIS (Canada)
Class E: Corrosive solid.
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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