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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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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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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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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