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 NATURAL
Cleaner. Disinfectant. Deodorizer
Product use
Product code 0677
Date of issue Supersedes 04/11/05
03/26/08
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
Technical Services Group
Printing date: 26/03/08
11627 178th Street
Edmonton, Alberta T5S 1N6
Section 2. Hazards Identification
Emergency overview
DANGER !
CAUSES EYE BURNS. CAUSES SKIN IRRITATION. MAY BE
HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED.
Do not breathe vapor or mist. Do not ingest. Do not get in eyes or on skin or clothing.
Use only with adequate ventilation. 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. Eye contact.
Acute Effects Routes of Entry
Corrosive to eyes. Causes burns. Direct contact with the eyes can cause irreversible damage,
Eyes
including blindness.
Irritating to skin. Skin inflammation is characterized by itching, scaling, or reddening.
Skin
Inhalation Over-exposure by inhalation may cause respiratory irritation.
Ingestion Harmful if swallowed. May cause burns to mouth, throat and stomach.
Repeated eye exposure may produce chronic inflammation of the eye or corneal damage.
Chronic effects
Prolonged or repeated contact with skin or mucous membrane may result in irritation symptoms,
such as redness, blistering, dermatitis etc.
Additional Information: See Toxicological Information (Section 11)
Section 3. Composition/Information on Ingredients
Name of Hazardous Ingredients CAS number % by Weight
68439-46-3 3-7
ALCOHOLS, C9-11, ETHOXYLATED; linear primary alcohol ethoxylate
6834-92-0 1-5
SODIUM METASILICATE; silicic acid (H2-Si-O3) disodium salt; water glass
68391-01-5; 1-5
QUATERNARY AMMONIUM CHLORIDES; blend of alkyl dimethylbenzyl ammonium
68956-79-6; 64-
chlorides, alkyl dimethyl ethylbenzyl ammonium chlorides, and ethanol
17-5
64-02-8 1-5
TETRASODIUM ETHYLENEDIAMINE TETRAACETATE; ethylenediamine tetraacetic
acid; tetrasodium salt
7320-34-5 1-5
TETRAPOTASSIUM PYROPHOSPHATE; tkpp; diphosphoric acid, tetrapotassium salt
Section 4. First Aid Measures
Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Check for and
Eye Contact
remove any contact lenses. Continue to rinse for at least 10 minutes. Chemical burns must be treated promptly
by a physician.
Flush contaminated skin with plenty of water. Remove contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash contaminated
Skin Contact
clothing thoroughly with water before removing or wear gloves. Continue to rinse for at least 10 minutes. Wash
clothing before reuse. Clean shoes thoroughly before reuse. Get medical attention if symptoms appear.
Move exposed person to fresh air. If not breathing, if breathing is irregular or if respiratory arrest occurs, provide
Inhalation
artificial respiration or oxygen by trained personnel. Get medical attention.
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Product Name NATURAL
Material Safety Data Sheet
Product code 0677
Get medical attention immediately. If material has been swallowed and the exposed person is conscious, give
Ingestion
small quantities of water to drink. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Do not induce
vomiting unless directed to do so by medical personnel. If vomiting occurs, the head should be kept low so that
vomit does not enter the lungs. Chemical burns must be treated promptly by a physician.
Section 5. Fire Fighting Measures
Not available.
Flash Point
Flammable Limits Not available.
Non-combustible.
Flammability
Auto-ignition Temperature
Fire-fighters should wear appropriate protective equipment and self-contained breathing
Fire-Fighting Procedures
apparatus (SCBA) with a full face-piece operated in positive pressure mode. In case of fire, use
water spray (fog), foam, dry chemical or CO2.
In a fire or if heated, a pressure increase will occur and the container may burst.
Fire hazard
May emit toxic fumes under fire conditions. carbon oxides (CO, CO2)
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. Move containers
Spill Clean up
from spill area. Dilute with water and mop up if water-soluble or absorb with an inert dry material and place in
an appropriate waste disposal container. Dispose of via a licensed waste disposal contractor.
Section 7. Handling and Storage
Put on appropriate personal protective equipment (see section 8). Do not get in eyes or on skin or clothing. Do not
Handling
breathe vapor or mist. Do not ingest. If during normal use the material presents a respiratory hazard, use only with
adequate ventilation or wear appropriate respirator. Keep in the original container or an approved alternative made
from a compatible material, kept tightly closed when not in use. Wash thoroughly after handling.
Store in original container protected from direct sunlight in a dry, cool and well-ventilated area, away from incompatible
Storage
materials (see section 10) and food and drink. Store between the following temperatures: 40掳F - 120掳F (4.4掳C - 49掳C).
Separate from acids. Keep away from oxidizing agents. Keep container tightly closed and sealed until ready for use.
Containers that have been opened must be carefully resealed and kept upright to prevent leakage. Keep out of the reach
of children.
Section 8. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
Product name Exposure limits
Sodium Metasilicate Supplier Suggested (United States).
CEIL: 2 mg/m鲁 Form:
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Recommended: Splash goggles.
Eyes
Hands and Recommended: Neoprene gloves. Nitrile gloves. Rubber gloves.
Body
Respiratory Use with adequate ventilation. A respirator is not needed under normal and
intended conditions of product use.
Section 9. Physical and Chemical Properties
Liquid. Color Clear. Colorless.
Physical State
12.9 Odor Odorless.
pH
101掳C (213.8掳F) Vapor Pressure Not determined.
Boiling Point
1.08 Vapor Density Not determined.
Specific Gravity
Easily soluble in the following materials: cold water Evaporation Rate 1 (Water = 1)
Solubility
and hot water.
VOC (Consumer) 2 (g/l). 0.2%
Freezing Point
Section 10. Stability and Reactivity
The product is stable.
Stability and Reactivity
Reactive or incompatible with the following materials: oxidizing materials. 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 NATURAL
Material Safety Data Sheet
Product code 0677
Section 11. Toxicological Information
Carcinogenicity No known significant effects or critical hazards. Ingredients: Not listed as carcinogen by OSHA,
NTP or IARC.
Acute Toxicity
Product/ingredient name Result Species Dose Exposure
Ethoxylated Alcohols LD50 Dermal Rabbit >2000 mg/kg -
LD50 Oral Rat 1400 mg/kg -
Sodium Metasilicate LD50 Oral Rat 1153 mg/kg -
LD50 Oral Mouse 770 mg/kg -
Quaternary Ammonium Chlorides LD50 Dermal Rabbit >2000 mg/kg -
LD50 Oral Rat >500 mg/kg -
Tetrasodium Ethylenediamine Tetraacetate LD50 Oral Rat 4100 mg/kg -
Section 12. Ecological Information
No known significant effects or critical hazards.
Environmental Effects
Aquatic Ecotoxicity
Product/ingredient name Test Result Species Exposure
Quaternary Ammonium Chlorides - Acute EC50 0.058 mg/L Daphnia 48 hours
- Acute LC50 0.52 mg/L Fish - Bluegill. 96 hours
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: Not applicable.
Classification: -
Origin: -
Section 14. Transport Information
Regulatory information UN number Proper shipping name Classes PG* Label Additional information
TDG Classification 1903 Disinfectant, Liquid, 8 II Explosive Limit
Corrosive, n.o.s. (Quaternary and Limited
Ammonium Chlorides) Quantity Index
8
1
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
Not controlled under WHMIS (Canada). Regulated under other Act
WHMIS (Canada)
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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