ZEP Manufacturing Company
Material Safety Data Sheet
Acuity Specialty Products Group, Inc.
P.O. Box 2015
Atlanta, GA 30301
and Safe Handling and Disposal Information
1-877-I-BUY-ZEP (428-9937)
www.zep.com
Section 1. Chemical Product and Company Identification
Product name ZEP TACKLE EFFECTIVE AGAINST
MRSA
Product Use Cleaner. Disinfectant. Deodorizer
Product Code 1023
Date of issue Supersedes
08/09/05
This product is a registered pesticide. Number: 1839-168-1270
Emergency For MSDS Information:
Telephone Acuity Specialty Products Group, Inc.
Compliance Services 1-877-I-BUY-ZEP (428-9937)
Numbers
For Medical Emergency
INFOTRAC:
(877) 541-2016 Toll Free - All Calls Recorded
For a Transportation Emergency
Printing date: 08/09/05
CHEMTREC:
(800) 424-9300 - All Calls Recorded
In the District of Columbia (202) 483-7616
Prepared by Compliance Services Group
Acuity Specialty Products Group
1420 Seaboard Industrial Blvd.
Atlanta, GA 30318
Section 2. Composition, Information on Ingredients
Name of Hazardous Ingredients CAS # % by Weight Exposure Limits
QUATERNARY AMMONIUM CHLORIDES; Blend of Alkyl dimethyl 68424-95-3, 1-5 Not established
ammonium chloride, dimethyl benzyl ammonium chloride, Ethanol 68424-85-1,
64-17-5
TETRASODIUM ETHYLENEDIAMINE TETRAACETATE; 64-02-8 1-5 Not established
ethylenediamine tetraacetic acid; tetrasodium salt
Section 3. Hazards Identification HMIS
Health 2
Acute Effects Routes of Entry Dermal contact. Eye contact.
Fire Hazard 0
Skin Hazardous in case of skin contact (corrosive, permeator). Skin contact may produce burns. Reactivity 0
May be fatal if absorbed through the skin.
Eyes Hazardous in case of eye contact (corrosive). Direct contact with the eyes can cause Personal Protection C
irreversible damage including blindness.
Inhalation Inhalation of the spray mist may produce severe irritation of respiratory tract, characterized
by coughing, choking, or shortness of breath. Over-exposure by inhalation may cause
respiratory irritation.
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.
Carcinogenic Effects Ingredients: Not listed as carcinogen by OSHA, NTP or IARC.
Chronic Effects Repeated or prolonged contact with spray mist may produce chronic eye irritation and severe skin
irritation. Repeated or prolonged exposure to spray mist may produce respiratory tract irritation
leading to frequent attacks of bronchial infection.
See Toxicological Information (section 11)
Section 4. First Aid Measures
Eye Contact Check for and remove any contact lenses. Immediately flush eyes with running water for at least 15
minutes, keeping eyelids open. Get medical attention immediately. Finish by rinsing thoroughly with
running water to avoid a possible infection.
Skin Contact In case of contact, immediately flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing
contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash clothing before reuse. Thoroughly clean shoes before reuse. Get
medical attention if irritation develops.
Inhalation If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give
oxygen. Get medical attention.
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Material Safety Data Sheet Product Name ZEP TACKLE EFFECTIVE AGAINST
Product Code 1023
MRSA
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
0
Flash Point Flammable Limits Not applicable.
Not applicable.
20
Non-flammable.
Flammability
Fire Hazard Not applicable.
Fire-Fighting Procedures Use an extinguishing agent suitable for surrounding fires. Fire-fighters
should wear proper protective equipment. Do not release runoff from fire to
sewers or waterways.
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.
Section 7. Handling and Storage
Handling Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing. Avoid breathing vapors or spray mists. Keep container closed. Use
only with adequate ventilation. Wash thoroughly after handling. Do not reuse product container. Apply this product
only as specified on the label.
Storage Keep container tightly closed. Keep container in a cool, well-ventilated area. Store below 120掳F. 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)
Eyes Splash goggles.
Body Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin contact. Nitrile
gloves. Rubber gloves. Neoprene gloves.
Respiratory A respirator is not needed under normal and intended conditions of product use.
Section 9. Physical and Chemical Properties
Physical State Liquid. Color Clear. Blue. Green.
Pleasant.
Odor
pH 6.0 - 7.0
Vapor Pressure Not determined.
Boiling Point 100掳C (212掳F)
Vapor Density Not determined.
Specific Gravity 1.01 (Water = 1)
Evaporation Rate 1 compared to Water
Solubility Easily soluble in cold water, hot water.
VOC (Consumer) 5.04 (g/l). 0.04 lb/gal 0.5%
Section 10. Stability and Reactivity
Stability and Reactivity The product is stable.
Incompatibility Not available.
Hazardous Polymerization Will not occur.
Hazardous Decomposition Products carbon oxides (CO, CO2)
Section 11. Toxicological Information
Toxicity to Animals QUATERNARY AMMONIUM CHLORIDES:
ORAL (LD50): Acute: >500 mg/kg [Rat].
DERMAL (LD50): Acute: >2000 mg/kg [Rabbit].
Tetrasodium Ethylenediamine Tetraacetate :
ORAL (LD50): Acute: 3030 mg/kg [Rat.].
Section 12. Ecological Information
Ecotoxicity Toxic to aquatic organisms. Prevent water from entering water ways and drains.
Biodegradable/OECD Not available.
Section 13. Disposal Considerations
Waste must be disposed of in accordance with federal, Waste Stream Non-regulated waste
Waste
state and local environmental control regulations.
Information
Consult your local or regional authorities.
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Material Safety Data Sheet Product Name ZEP TACKLE EFFECTIVE AGAINST
Product Code 1023
MRSA
Section 14. Transport Information
Proper shipping name Not regulated.
DOT Classification Not a DOT controlled material (United States). UN number Not regulated.
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.
Section 15. Regulatory Information
U.S. Federal Regulations SARA 313 toxic chemical notification and release reporting:
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.
State Regulations California prop. 65: No products were found.
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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