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 ZEP FAST BREAK
Product Use Enzyme Spot Remover
Product Code 0713
Date of issue Supersedes07/10/03
05/31/06
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: 31/05/06
Date of Preparation : 05/31/06
Section 2. Composition, Information on Ingredients
Name of Hazardous Ingredients CAS # % by Weight Toxicity Data
PROPYLENE GLYCOL N-BUTYL ETHER; 1-butoxy- 5131-66-8 5 - 10 LD50 Rat Oral 3300 mg/kg
2-propanol LD50 Rabbit Dermal 1400 mg/kg
Section 3. Hazards Identification
Acute Effects Routes of EntryAbsorbed through skin. Eye contact. Inhalation.
Ingestion.
Skin Slightly hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant, sensitizer). May cause mild irritation with direct contact. May cause
allergic reactions to certain individuals.
Eyes Hazardous in case of eye contact (irritant). Inflammation of the eye is characterized by redness, watering, and itching.
Inhalation Hazardous in case of inhalation. May cause headache, nausea or weakness in case of long term exposure.
Ingestion Slightly hazardous in case of ingestion. Ingestion may cause nausea, weakness and central nervous system effects.
Chronic Effects Except for allergy, health effects are not chronic or cumulative.
Additional information : See Toxicological Information (section 11)
Section 4. First Aid Measures
Eye Contact Flush with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get
medical attention.
Skin Contact In case of contact, immediately flush skin with plenty of water. Get medical attention if irritation
develops.
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 affected person is conscious, give plenty of water to drink. Get medical
attention immediately.
Section 5. Fire Fighting Measures
Flammable LimitsNot applicable.
Flash Point Not applicable.
Not applicable.
Flammability
Auto-ignition Temperature
Fire-Fighting Procedures Not applicable.
Fire Hazard Not applicable.
Products of Combustion None identified.
Explosion hazard
Section 6. Accidental Release Measures
Spill Clean up Put on appropriate personal protective equipment (see Section 8). Dilute with water and mop up, or absorb with
an inert dry material and place in an appropriate waste disposal container. Finish cleaning by spreading water on
the contaminated surface and dispose of according to local and regional authority requirements.
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Material Safety Data Sheet Product Name ZEP FAST BREAK
Product Code 0713
Section 7. Handling and Storage
Handling Avoid contact with eyes. Avoid breathing vapors or spray mists. Avoid prolonged or repeated contact with
skin. Wash thoroughly after handling.
Storage Keep container tightly closed and dry. Keep container in a cool, well-ventilated area. Protect from freezing.
Store between 40掳F - 120掳F (4.4掳C - 49掳C). Keep away from food, drink and animal feeding stuffs. Keep out
of the reach of children.
Section 8. Exposure Controls, Personal Protection
Engineering Controls
Personal Protection Protective Clothing (Pictograms)
Eyes Safety glasses. Splash goggles.
Hands and Body Neoprene gloves. Nitrile gloves. Rubber glove
Respiratory No special measures required
Exposure Limits
Name of Hazardous Ingredients CAS # Exposure Limits
No hazardous ingredients
Consult local authorities for acceptable exposure limits.
Section 9. Physical and Chemical Properties
Physical State Liquid. (Hazy liquid.) Color Colorless.
Odor Lemon like. Citrus
pH 9.0-9.5
Vapor Pressure Not available.
Boiling Point 37.8掳C (100掳F)
Vapor Density 1 (Air = 1)
Freezing Point
Evaporation Rate1 compared to Water
Specific Gravity Not determined.
VOC (Consumer) 5.0%
Solubility Easily soluble in cold water.
Section 10. Stability and Reactivity
Stability and Reactivity The product is stable.
Incompatibility Reactive with acids, alkalis.
Reactivity Will not occur.
Hazardous Decomposition Products None identified.
Section 11. Toxicological Information
Carcinogenic Effects Ingredients: Not listed as carcinogen by OSHA, NTP or IARC.
Reproductive Effects
Mutagenic Effects
Teratogenic Effects
Section 12. Ecological Information
Ecotoxicity Not available.
Biodegradable/OECD Not available.
Section 13. Disposal Considerations
Waste Stream Code: - (None.)
Waste Information Waste must be disposed according to applicable
Classification: - (Non-hazardous waste)
regulations. Consult your local or regional
Origin: - (RCRA waste.)
authorities.
Section 14. Transport Information
Label
Regulatory UN Proper shipping Class Packing Additional
Information number name Group information
Not Not a TDG
TDG
regulated. controlled
Classification
material.
Limited Quantity: Small quantities of controlled goods are not regulated as Dangerous Goods according to the TDG regulations.
Section 15. Regulatory Information
WHMIS (Canada) Class D-2B: Material causing other toxic effects (TOXIC).
Other Regulations
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.
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Material Safety Data Sheet Product Name ZEP FAST BREAK
Product Code 0713
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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