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 ZEP ASPHALT AND TAR REMOVER
Asphalt and Tar Remover
Product use
Product code 1069
Date of issue Supersedes 04/26/05
10/23/07
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: 08/05/08
1420 Seaboard Industrial Blvd.
Atlanta, GA 30318
Section 2. Composition, Information on Ingredients
Name of hazardous ingredients CAS # % by Weight Exposure Limits
LIGHT AROMATIC NAPHTHA; aromatic hydrocarbon solvent; solvent 64742-95-6 30 - 40 Not established
naphtha (petroleum)
D-LIMONENE; orange distillate; citrus terpene; cyclohexene, 1-methyl- 5989-27-5 20 - 30 Not established
4-(1-methylethenyl)-, (R)-
1,2,4-TRIMETHYLBENZENE 95-63-6 10 - 20 ACGIH TLV (United States).
TWA: 25 ppm 8 hour(s).
OSHA PEL (United States).
TWA: 25 ppm 8 hour(s).
KEROSENE; techsene; fuel oil; coal oil 8008-20-6 10 - 20 ACGIH TLV (United States).
TWA: 200 mg/m3 8 hour(s). Form: Total
Hydrocarbon Vapor
NONYLPHENOXY POLY(ETHYLENEOXY) ETHANOL - npe; 9016-45-9 <5 Not established
poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), alpha-(nonylphenyl)-omega-hydroxy
Section 3. Hazards Identification HMIS
Health 2
Routes of Entry Absorbed through skin. Inhalation.
Acute Effects
Fire Hazard 2
Direct contact may cause irritation and redness. May cause skin sensitization. Defatting
Skin Reactivity 0
properties, may aggravate an existing dermatitis.
Causes eye irritation. Inflammation of the eye is characterized by redness, watering and
Eyes Personal Protection G
itching.
Inhalation Avoid breathing vapors, spray or mists. May cause respiratory tract irritation. Can cause
central nervous system (CNS) depression. Symptoms and signs include headache, dizziness,
fatigue, muscular weakness, drowsiness and, in extreme cases, loss of consciousness. Heart
(Cardiac) sensitizer. May cause heart beat irregularity (arrythmia). Medical conditions
aggravated by over-exposure Respiratory.
Ingestion Harmful if swallowed. Aspiration hazard if swallowed. Can enter lungs and cause damage.
Vomiting increases risk of chemical pneumonia.
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
The substance may be toxic to blood, kidneys, liver, heart, ears, eye lens or cornea. Repeated or
Chronic Effects
prolonged exposure to the substance can produce target organs damage. May cause specific
developmental abnormalities. Can cause central nervous system (CNS) depression. Defatting to the
skin. Prolonged or repeated contact may dry skin and cause irritation.
See Toxicological Information (section 11)
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Material Safety Data Sheet
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Section 4. First Aid Measures
Check for and remove any contact lenses. Flush with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally
Eye Contact
lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical attention.
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 affected skin immediately and thoroughly with soap or mild
detergent. Cover the irritated skin with an emollient. Wash clothing before reuse. Clean shoes thoroughly
before reuse. 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.
Aspiration hazard if swallowed. Can enter lungs and cause damage.Do not induce vomiting unless directed
Ingestion
to do so by medical personnel. If vomiting occurs, keep head lower than hips to help prevent aspiration.
Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical attention immediately.
Section 5. Fire Fighting Measures
Closed cup: 39.444掳C (103掳F). Flammable Limits Not determined. 2
Flash Point
(Tagliabue.) 1 1
Combustible.
Flammability
Combustible liquid and vapor.
Fire hazard
Dry chemical, carbon dioxide, foam. Wear special protective clothing and
Fire-fighting procedures
positive pressure, self-contained breathing apparatus.
Section 6. Accidental Release Measures
Eliminate all ignition sources. Put on appropriate personal protective equipment (see section 8). Absorb with
Spill Clean up
an inert material and place in an appropriate 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
Keep away from heat, sparks and flame. Keep container closed. Use only with adequate ventilation. Avoid
Handling
contact with eyes, skin and clothing. Avoid breathing vapors, spray or mists. Watch for accumulation in low
confined areas. Wash contaminated clothing before reusing. Wash thoroughly after handling.
Store and use away from heat, sparks, open flame or any other ignition source. Keep container in a cool, well-
Storage
ventilated area. Store between the following temperatures: 40掳F - 120掳F (4.4掳C - 49掳C). Keep container tightly
closed and dry. 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.
Eyes
Chemical-resistant gloves. Recommended: Nitrile.
Body
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. Wear appropriate respirator when
ventilation is inadequate. Vapor respirator.
Section 9. Physical and Chemical Properties
Physical State Liquid. (Viscous liquid.) Brown. (Dark.)
Color
Solvent.
Not applicable. Odor
pH
Not determined.
126.7掳C (260.1掳F) Vapor Pressure
Boiling Point
Not determined.
Specific Gravity 0.879 (Water = 1) Vapor Density
Not determined.
Evaporation Rate
Emulsifies in water.
Solubility
58% 4.25 (lb/gal) 509 (g/l)
VOC (Consumer)
Section 10. Stability and Reactivity
The product is stable.
Stability and Reactivity
Avoid contact with strong oxidizers, excessive heat, sparks or open flame. Reactive with acids and
Incompatibility
alkalis.
Hazardous Polymerization Will not occur.
Hazardous Decomposition Products Carbon dioxide., Carbon monoxide., unidentified organic compounds
Section 11. Toxicological Information
Toxicity to Animals Light Aromatic Naphtha:^[25,45,50,70
ORAL (LD50): Acute: 4700 mg/kg [Rat].
VAPOR (LC50): Acute: 3670 ppm 8 hour(s) [Rat].
d-Limonene:^[25,45,50,70
ORAL (LD50): Acute: >5000 mg/kg [Rat].
DERMAL (LD50): Acute: >5000 mg/kg [Rabbit].
Kerosene:^[25,45,50,70
ORAL (LD50): Acute: 8000 mg/kg [Rat.].
DERMAL (LD50): Acute: 4000 mg/kg [Rat.].
Nonylphenoxypoly(Ethyleneoxy)Ethanol:^[25,45,50,70
ORAL (LD50): Acute: 3310 mg/kg [Rat].
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DERMAL (LD50): Acute: 2000 mg/kg [Rabbit].
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: D001
Waste
Classification: - (Hazardous waste.)
state and local environmental control regulations.
Information
Consult your local or regional authorities.
Section 14. Transport Information
Proper shipping name None.
Not a DOT controlled material (United States). UN number Not regulated.
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.
TDG Class 6.1: Poisonous material.
TDG Classification
Section 15. Regulatory Information
SARA 313 toxic chemical notification and release reporting:
U.S. Federal Regulations
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene
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.
California prop. 65: This product contains the following ingredients for which the State of
State Regulations
California has found to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm, which would
require a warning under the statute: Toluene, Benzene, Naphthalene
Class B-3: Combustible liquid with a flash point between 37.8掳C (100掳F) and 93.3掳C (200掳F).
WHMIS (Canada)
Class D-1A: Material causing immediate and serious toxic effects (Very toxic).
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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