AIROSOL COMPANY, INC.

MCKAY CHEMICALS             MECHANICS BRAND

11th & Illinois, PO Box 120, Neodesha KS 66757 - Phone 316/325-2666

 

MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

 

PRODUCT NAME:

SKIT WINDSHIELD WASHER CONCENTRATE

Hmis Codes:

H

F

R

P

PRODUCT CODE:

50346

 

2

2

0

B

 

SECTION I - MANUFACTURER IDENTIFICATION

 

MANUFACTURER’S NAME:

Airosol Company, Inc.

ADDRESS:

PO Box 120, Neodesha KS 66757

EMERGENCY PHONE:

1-800-535-5053

INFORMATION PHONE:

1-800-633-9576

DATE REVISED:

10/14/99

 

SECTION I I- HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS/SARA III INFORMATION

 

                                                                                                OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS

HAZARDOUS COMPONENTS

%

CAS NUMBER

TWA/PEL

TLV

Ethylene Glycol MonoButyl Ether

5-10

111-76-2

25-skin

25-skin

 

*All chemical compounds marked wtih an asterick (*) are toxic chemicals subject to the reporting requirements of Section 313 of Title III of the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act (SARA) of 1985 and 40 CFR Part 372.  You must notify each person to whom this mixture or trade name product is sold.  This statement remains a part of this Material Safety Data Sheet.

 

SECTION III- PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS

 

BOILING POINT:

212°F

SPECIFIC GRAVITY:

0.9053

VAPOR DENSITY:

N/A

EVAPORATION RATE:

N/A

APPEARANCE AND ODOR:

Colorless liquid, solvent odor

SOLUBILITY IN WATER:

Complete

 

SECTION IV- FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA

 

FLASH POINT:

165°F

METHOD USED:

PMCC

 

FLAMMABLE LIMITS IN AIR BY VOLUME:

LOWER:

6.0%

UPPER:

36%

 

EXTINGUISHING MEDIA:  Carbon dioxide, dry chemical or foam.

 

SPECIAL FIREFIGHTING PROCEDURES:

Wear self-contained breathing apparatus with a full facepiece operated in the positive pressure demand mode when fighting fires.

 

UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS:  Never use welding or cutting torch on or near drum (even empty) becauase product (even just residue) can ignite explosively.

 

SECTION V- REACTIVITY DATA

          

STABILITY:  Stable

INCOMPATIBILITY (MATERIALS TO AVOID):  Avoid contact with strong oxidizing agents, strong alkalines, zinc, reactive metals such as aluminum and magnesium.

 

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PRODUCT NAME:

SKIT WINDSHIELD WASHER CONCENTRATE

PRODUCT CODE:

50346

 

SECTION V- REACTIVITY DATA (continued)

 

HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION OR BYPRODUCTS: In fire will decompose to CO, CO2, various hydrocarbons.

HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Will not occur.

 

SECTION VI- HEALTH HAZARD DATA

 

INHALATION HEALTH RISKS AND SYMPTOMS OF EXPOSURE: Excessive inhalation of vapors can cause nasal and respiratory irritation, central nervous system effects including dizziness, weakness, fatigue, headache and possible unconsciousness and even death.

NATURE OF HAZARD:

SKIN:

Can cause slight irritation.

EYES:

Causes irritation, possible corneal injury.

CARCINOGENICITY:

NTP?

IARC?

OSHA REGULATED?

Presently not on any list.

 

 

 

MEDICAL CONDITIONS GENERALLY AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE: N/A.

EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID PROCEDURES:

DIGESTION:  If swallowed, immediately drink two glasses of water and induce vomiting by either giving IPECAC syrup or by mouth to a conscious person.  Get medical attention immediately.

INHALATION:  Remove patient to fresh air. Get medical attention immediately.

 

SKIN AND EYE CONTACT:

EYES:  Immediately flush eyes with large amounts of water for at least 15 minutes.  Hold eyelids apart to ensure complete flushing.  Do not attempt to neutralize with chemical agents.  Get medical help immediately.

SKIN:  Remove contaminated clothing and flush skin with water.  Wash with soap and water until material has been removed.  Seek medical attention immediately.

 

SECTION VII- PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE HANDLING AND USE

 

STEPS TO BE TAKEN IN CASE LARGE AMOUNT OF MATERIAL IS RELEASED OR SPILLED:  Remove all sources of ignition, avoid breathing vapors and remove with inert absorbent.  Dispose of as hazardous waste. 

WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD:  Dispose of in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations regarding pollution.

PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN HANDLING AND STORING:  Keep away from heat, sparks, or open flame.

OTHER PRECAUTIONS:  NA.

 

SECTION VIII- CONTROL MEASURES

 

RESPIRATORY PROTECTION:  Usually not requred if it is used as it is described on the label.

VENTILATION:  Provide adequate ventilation to keep mist or vapors below allowable exposure levels.

PROTECTIVE GLOVES:   For prolonged or repeated contact, wear gloves which are recommended by glove supplier for protection against materials in Section II.

EYE PROTECTION:  Recommend safety glasses with unperforated sideshields.

OTHER PROTECTIVE CLOTHING OR EQUIPMENT:  Long sleeves and long pants.

WORK/hygienic practices:  Do not smoke while using.  Wash hands after use.

 

SECTION IX- DISCLAIMER

 

NOTE:  THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT IS BELIEVED TO BE CORRECT AS OF THE DATE ISSUED.  HOWEVER, NO WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR ANY OTHER WARRANTY IS EXPRESSED OR TO BE IMPLIED REGARDING THE ACCURACY OR COMPLETENESS OF THIS INFORMATION OR THE PRODUCT, THE SAFETY OF THIS PRODUCT, OR THE HAZARDS RELATED TO ITS USE.  THIS INFORMATION AND PRODUCT ARE FURNISHED "AS IS"  AND ON THE CONDITION THAT THE PERSON RECEIVING THEM SHALL MAKE THEIR OWN DETERMINATION AS TO THE SUITABILITY OF THE PRODUCT FOR THEIR PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND ON THE CONDITION THEY ASSUME THE RISK OF THEIR USE THEREOF.   

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