AIROSOL COMPANY, INC.

MCKAY CHEMICALS             MECHANICS BRAND

1101 Illinois, PO Box 120, Neodesha KS 66757 - Phone 620-325-2666

 

 EMERGENCY INFORMATION

 

MEDICAL:  1-800-633-9576                                                                             TRANSPORTATION:  1-800-535-5053

 

SECTION ONE

 

PRODUCT  NAME:  MECHANICS BRAND WINDSHIELD DEICER                                                                          
PRODUCT  CODE:  50270MB                                                                                      

ISSUE DATE:           7/19/2002                                       

                                             

SECTION TWO-HAZARDOUS COMPONENTS

 

HAZARDOUS COMPONENTS                                         EXPOSURE LIMITS     

OSHA         ACGIH        OTHER             %                     CAS NO    

Methanol                                                           200 ppm       200 ppm     250 ppm*         60-65                67-56-1  
Ethylene Glycol                                                 50 ppm        100 ppm     50 ppm(1)         8-9                    107-21-1 
Water                                                               NE              NE             N/A                   N/A                   7732-18-5 
Sodium Nitrite                                                    (2)               (2)              N/A                   0-1                    7632-00-0 
Carbon Dioxide                                                  5000 ppm      5000 ppm   15000 ppm*     2-3                    124-38-9

  
NOTE:  ND:  Not determined, N/A:  Not applicable,  NE:  None established *:  ACGIH "STEL" recommendation  (1):  CAL OSHA  (2):  Industry generated PEL/TLV OF 2mg/M3 is recommended  STEL:  Short term exposure level   TWA:  Time weighted average DuPont has set a 200ppm (8 and 12 hour TWA)

 

SECTION THREE - PHYSICAL DATA


BOILING POINT:   ND                                        VAPOR PRESSURE (mmHg or psig @ 70°F): 110psig

VAPOR DENSITY (AIR=1): Heavier                     SPECIFIC GRAVITY (H2O=1): ~0.86 

SOLUBILITY IN WATER % BY WT.:  ~98          VOC CONTENT % BY WT.: 60-65 %
EVAPORATION RATE (BUTYL ACETATE=1):  Slower than                                                     

APPEARANCE AND ODOR:   Colorless liquid with faint alcoholic odor 

                                           

SECTION FOUR - FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA

 

FLASH POINT: Not determined  FLAMMABLE LIMITS:   UEL  36.0    LEL  6.0  
EXTINGUISHING MEDIUM:  Dry chemical, CO2, alcohol foam, water spray.  Do not use a direct water stream.

FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA
SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES: Wear self-contained breathing apparatus when fighting fires containing or around this product.  Shut off all sources of ignition, if possible.  Keep exposed containers cool with water spray.  Evacuate all non-trained personnel.  Wear full protective clothing, including helmet.  Ventilate area.  Contain spill and dike, if possible.  For leaks or spills that have not ignited, water spray can be used to disperse the flammable product and vapor and protect personnel attempting to stop the leak.  Do not use direct water stream.
UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS:  Firefighters should wear SCBAs in a positive pressure mode with full face shield.  Vapors are heavier than air and may travel long distances and accumulate in low areas or spread along ground away from handling site.  Eliminate all sources of ignition as vapor may ignite.  This product is flammable and the flame is invisible in daylight.  Methanol-water mixtures will burn unless very dilute; mixtures with 25% or more methanol are "OSHA" Class 1 flammable liquids.         

                           

SECTION FIVE - REACTIVITY DATA


STABILITY:   Stable, avoid open flames, sources of extreme heat.

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PRODUCT  NAME:  MECHANICS BRAND WINDSHIELD DEICER                                                                          
PRODUCT  CODE:  50270MB

 

SECTION FIVE - REACTIVITY DATA (continued)

 

INCOMPATIBILITY:   Reacts vigorously with strong oxidizers, lead perchlorate and perchloric acids.                                                                                                                     
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS:  May liberate carbon monoxide or carbon dioxide.

HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION:  Will not occur.                                                

 

SECTION SIX - HEALTH HAZARD DATA

 
EFFECTS OF OVER EXPOSURE
EYE CONTACT:  Vapors will irritate the eyes.  Liquid and mists can severely irritate or damage the eyes and cause corneal burns.
SKIN CONTACT:  Brief contact may dry the skin, or cause burning or stinging sensation.  Prolonged or repeated contact may irritate the skin causing dermatitis.
INGESTION:  Swallowing large quantities causes headaches, nausea, vomiting, stomach cramps, and diarrhea, and perhaps unconsciousness, or death.  Swallowing large volumes of ethylene glycol can cause severe kidney damage.  Cannot be made nonpoisonous.
INHALATION:  Vapors and mists irritate the nose and throat.  Inhalation of higher concentrations may cause headaches, vomiting, and coma.  Inhalation of very high concentrations or prolonged exposure may cause unconsciousness or death.                                                                                                    

SYSTEMIC AND OTHER EFFECTS:  Human health effects of overexposure by inhalation, ingestion, or skin or eye contact may include nonspecific discomfort such as nausea, headache, or weakness.  Temporary nervous system depression with anesthetic effects such as dizziness, headache, confusion, incoordination, and loss of consciousness or blindness.  Higher exposures may lead to abnormal liver function as detected by laboratory tests; abnormal kidney function as detected by laboratory tests; or fatality from gross overexposure.  Ingestion of as little as 60 mLof Methanol may cause blindness or fatality.  No evidence of reproductive effects has been reported for humans.  Skin permeation can occur in amounts capable of producing system toxicity.
GENERAL CONDITIONS GENERALLY AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE:  Persons with pre-existing diseases of the retinal or liver may have increased susceptibility to the toxicity of excessive exposures.

 

EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID PROCEDURES
EYE CONTACT:  Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for 15 minutes,  lifting the upper and lower eyelids occasionally.  Get immediate medical attention. 
SKIN CONTACT:  Immediately wash skin with soap and water.  Remove contaminated clothing and shoes, and launder before reuse. Get medical attention if irritation persists after washing.  
INHALATION:  Remove to fresh air.  Give artificial respiration if not breathing.  If breathing is difficult, give CPR.  Get immediate medical attention.                                          
INGESTION:  If conscious, immediately induce vomiting by giving two glasses of water and sticking finger down throat.  Get immediate medical attention.  Do not give anything by mouth to an unconscious or convulsing person.  Keep the victim's head below hips while vomiting so victim does not breathe the vomitus into his lungs.

 

SECTION SEVEN - ENVIRONMENTAL AND DISPOSAL INFORMATION


ACTION TO TAKE FOR SPILLS/LEAKS:  Wear protective equipment including rubber boots, rubber gloves, rubber apron, and a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure demand mode or a supplied-air respirator.  If the spill or leak is small, a full facepiece air-purifying cartridge respirator equipped for organic vapors may be satisfactory.   In any event,  always wear eye protection.  Extinguish all ignition sources and ensure that all handling equipment is electrically grounded.  For small spills or drips, mop or wipe up, and dispose of in DOT approved waste containers.  For large spills, contain by diking with soil or other inorganic non-combustible absorbent material and then pump into DOT approved waste containers; or absorb with non-combustible sorbent material, place residue in DOT approved waste containers.  Keep out of sewers, storm drains, surface waters, and soil.  Comply with all applicable governmental regulations on spill reporting, and handling and disposal of waste.                                                               
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PRODUCT  NAME:  MECHANICS BRAND WINDSHIELD DEICER                                                                          
PRODUCT  CODE:  50270MB                                                                                    

SECTION SEVEN - ENVIRONMENTAL AND DISPOSAL INFORMATION (continued)


WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD: Dispose of contaminated product and materials used in cleaning spills or leaks in a manner approved for this material.  Consult appropriate federal, state, and local regulatory agencies to ascertain proper disposal procedures.                                                                                        
NOTE:  Empty containers can have residues, gases and mists and are subject to proper waste disposal as above.                                                                                                                   

SECTION EIGHT - HANDLING AND STORAGE PRECAUTIONS

 

Store in tightly sealed containers.  Keep away from heat, sparks, and flames.  Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place away from incompatible materials.  Vent containers, if needed, on extremely warm days to relieve pressure.  Electrically ground all equipment when handling this product and use only non-sparking tools.  Keep container tightly closed when not in use.  Do not store in direct sunlight, above 120°F, or discard in home trash compactor.  Do not use pressure to empty container.  Do not apply flames or other ignition sources to container even when empty, because container may contain flammable residue.  Wash thoroughly after handling.  Do not get in eyes, on skin or on clothing.

 

SECTION  NINE - SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION


RESPIRATORY PROTECTION (SPECIFY TYPE):  If use conditions generate vapors or mists, wear a NIOSH approved respirator appropriate for those emission levels.  Appropriate respirators may be a full facepiece or a half mask air purifying cartridge respirator equipped for organic vapors/mist, a self-contained breathing apparatus in the pressure demand mode, or a supplied air respirator. VENTILATION:  Local mechanical exhaust ventilation capable of maintaining emissions at the point of use below the pel/tlv. Protective gloves: any lined non-permeable rubber gloves.  EYE PROTECTION:  Chemical splash goggles. Other protection equipment: non-permeable clothing to protect all skin from liquid contact.

 

SECTION  TEN - REGULATORY INFORMATION


Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 (SARA) Title iii:
                  CHEMICAL                 CAS NUMBER                CONCENTRATION %
          Methanol                            67-56-1                                              63
          Ethylene Glycol                107-21-1                                                           9        
FEDERAL EPA: Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA) requires the notification of the National Response Center of release of quantities of hazardous substances equal to or greater than the reportable quantities (rqs) in 40 CFR 302.4.
     CHEMICAL            CAS NUMBER                CONCENTRATION % UPPER BOUND   RQs IN #'S
Methanol                       67-56-1                              63                  5000     
Sodium Nitrite             7632-00-0                               1                   100
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65   NO
MASSACHUSETTS RIGHT TO KNOW:   YES
Ethylene Glycol          107-21-1                               9.0  
Carbon Dioxide          124-38-9                               2.5

Methanol                      67-56-1                             63.0

 

PENNSYLVANIA RIGHT TO KNOW:  YES
Ethylene Glycol          107-21-1                               9.0
Carbon Dioxide          124-38-9                               2.5   
Methanol                      67-56-1                             63.0

NEW JERSEY RIGHT TO KNOW:  YES
Ethylene Glycol          107-21-1                               9.0
Carbon Dioxide          124-38-9                               2.5
Methanol                      67-56-1                             63.0

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PRODUCT  NAME:  MECHANICS BRAND WINDSHIELD DEICER                                                                          
PRODUCT  CODE:  50270MB                                                                                       

SECTION  TEN - REGULATORY INFORMATION (continued)

 


TOXIC SUBSTANCES CONTROL ACT (TSCA) STATUS: Listed

CALIFORNIA VOC'S: 64% by weight

NFPA RATING AS AN AEROSOL: Level Three (3) Aerosol

HMIS:  Health  2     Reactivity   0    Flammability  4    

SARA HAZARD CATEGORIES AND LISTS
PRODUCT HAZARD CATEGORIES
CHRONIC HEALTH:  Yes
ACUTE HEALTH:  Yes
FIRE HAZARD:  Yes
PRESSURE HAZARD: Yes
REACTIVITY HAZARD:  No

LISTS
EXTREMELY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE:  No
CERCLA HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE:  Yes
TOXIC CHEMICAL:  Yes
CARCINOGENITY          CHEMICAL               IARC              NTP              OSHA
Not Listed

 

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 THAT THEY ASSUME THE RISK OF THEIR USE THEREOF.

   
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