| Material Safety Data Sheets |
MATERIAL
SAFETY DATA SHEET
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COMPANY NAME: Dial Manufacturing, Inc. 25
S. 51st Avenue Phoenix,
Arizona 85043 Tel.
No.: (602) 278-1100 Preparation
Date: 9/29/99 |
HMIS HEALTH: 2 Moderate Hazard FLAMMABILITY: 0 Minimal Hazard REACTIVITY: 0 Minimal Hazard SPECIAL: 0 Minimal Hazard |
I. PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
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PRODUCT NAME: HEAVY
DUTY D-SCALE PRODUCT TYPE: Evaporative Cooler Descalant |
PRODUCT NUMBER: Dial 5242
(Quart) |
II. HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS
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Composition
contains no hazardous ingredients. |
III. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
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Appearance &
Color: Clear, light blue color. Odor: Little or no odor. Physical
State: Liquid pH
of Concentrate: <1 Specific
Gravity: 1.03, 8.5 lbs./US
Gallon. Viscosity: Not Established. Water
Solubility: 100° |
Boiling
Point: >212° F (>100° C). (Estimated) Vapor Pressure: 20 mm @ 72° F (22° C). (Estimated). Vapor Density: (Air = 1)>1. (Estimated). Evaporation
Rate: (BuAc = 1) <1. Volatile
Percent: 72° (Estimated). Freezing
Point: <32° F (<0° C). (Estimated). |
IV. FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES
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Flash
Point and Method: None Auto Ignition: None. Explosion Limits: None. Flammability
Classification as Defined by OSHA: Non-combustible. Combustion Products: At
flame temperatures the product residues will emit toxic fumes of carbon
oxides and nitrogen oxides. May,
under prolonged high temperature, also give off noxious fumes. Extinguishing Media: Use
media appropriate for packaging and surroundings. Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards: Spilled product may present slippery conditions. Take suitable care with footing. Special Precautions: Avoid
personal contact with the product. Fire-Fighting
Equipment: Use
bunker gear and self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA). |
V. FIRST AID PROCEDURES
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Eyes: |
Remove any contact lens and
immediately flush eyes with water for 15 minutes. Lift upper and lower eyelids to aid flushing. Get immediate medical attention. |
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Skin: |
Immediately flush the skin with ample
amounts of water. Remove contaminated
clothing and launder before reusing.
If irritation persists, seek medical help. |
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Ingestion: |
Do not induce vomiting. Give ample amounts (one glass for children
and two for adults) of water, Milk of Magnesia or milk and call a physician. |
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Inhalation: |
If liquid is aspirated into the
lungs, remove to fresh air. If not
breathing, give artificial respiration.
Get immediate medical help. |
VI. HAZARD IDENTIFICATION
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Primary
Routes of Entry: |
Eye and Skin. |
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Physical
Hazard: |
None established. |
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Summary
of Health Hazards: |
Avoid contact of eyes or mucous
membranes, which will cause irritation. |
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Acute
Exposure: |
Eyes: |
Splashing into the eye can cause
effects of pain and irritation. |
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Skin: |
Contact may cause mild
irritation. (Based on an OECD test of
a main product component) |
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Ingestion: |
May cause pain, nausea and vomiting. |
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Inhalation of Vapor: |
Not expected to cause
difficulty. Avoid inhalation of
mists, which can cause harm. |
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Chronic
Exposure: |
Skin: |
Prolonged contact may cause
irritation. |
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Carcinogenicity Listings: |
NTP: None, IARC: None, OSHA: None,
ACGIH: None. |
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Signs
and Symptoms of Overexposure: |
Irritation of the eyes and mucous
membranes, redness and pain. |
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Medical
Conditions Aggravated by Exposure: |
Dermatitis may be aggravated
depending on the amount and duration of contact. |
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VII. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
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Stability: |
Stable |
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Conditions
to Avoid: |
Extreme and prolonged heat that will
cause hydrolysis with the reduction of product effectiveness. |
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Incompatibility: |
Avoid galvanized metals that may
produce explosive mixtures of hydrogen and air. |
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Hazardous
Decomposition: |
Not expected under normal conditions. |
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Hazardous
Polymerization: |
Will not occur. |
VIII. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
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Procedures
for Cleanup: |
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For
Small Spills: |
Treat with soda and flush with water. |
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For
Large Spills: |
Dike spill with sand or soil and
recover reusable product. Neutralize
the area with soda ash and place solids in a waste container. Wash area with water. |
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Personal
Precautions: |
See Section 9 for personal protective
equipment recommendations. Avoid
personal contact. |
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Environmental
Precautions: |
Avoid discharge of large amounts to
any waterway or low area. |
IX. EXPOSURE CONTROLS
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Engineering
Controls: |
Adequate general ventilation and
control of any possible mist generation.
Otherwise, no special controls. |
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Personal
Protection: |
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Ventilation: |
No special requirements under normal
conditions. |
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Respiration: |
Not required under normal conditions. |
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Eye
Protection: |
Splash-proof goggles or eyewear
recommended. |
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Gloves: |
Rubber gloves for extensive use. |
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Ingestion: |
Do not ingest. Do not use when handling food. |
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Exposure
Limit Guideline: |
This product has no established
exposure limits. |
X. HANDLING AND STORAGE
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Safe
Handling and Hygienic Practices: |
Do not mix with
other cleaners. Wash any contacted
skin. |
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Storage
Requirements: |
Do not store in metal containers, especially
aluminum. Storage in certain metal
containers at temperatures above 60° C (140° F) may result in hydrogen gas evolution. Store below 48° C (118° F) and above
freezing. |
XI. TOXICITY INFORMATION
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Information for this MSDS came from
component data and from manufacturing experience. |
XII. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
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Although not determined, we believe
that based on the component data this product is environmentally acceptable. |
XIII. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
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RCRA
Classification: |
This product has been evaluated for
RCRA characteristics and does meet the criteria of the hazardous corrosive
class, D002, if discarded in its purchased form. |
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Volatile
Organic Compound (VOC) Content: |
None. |
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Special
Instructions: |
Neutralize waste fluids with soda ash
and discharge into a waste treatment system according to local, State and
Federal Regulations. |
XIV. TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION
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DOT
Labeling: |
Not required. |
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Proper
Shipping Name: |
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Hazard
Class: |
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Identification
Number: |
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XV. REGULATORY INFORMATION
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OSHA
Compliance: |
This MSDS prepared according to the
29 CFR 1919.1200 and ANSI Z400.1 Standards for the preparation of Material
Safety Data Sheets. These standards
meet the requirements of the WHMIS Format Standard. |
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TSCA: |
Although components of this product
find listing under the Toxic Substance Control Act (TSCA), this blended
product is exempt from import/transport declarations. |
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SARA
Title III: |
The product in its normal packaging
form is exempt under SARA Section 311 and 312 of the Superfund and
Reauthorization Act of 1986 (Title III) as defined by the EPA Hazard
Categories. |
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CERCLA,
State and Local Planning (Reporting Qualities): |
Not required. |
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State
Right-to-Know Compliance: |
Not required. |
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Notice: All information appearing herein is based
upon data obtained from the manufacturers of the components used in this
formulation and/or recognized technical sources. While the information is believed to be correct, no guarantee
or warranty of any kind, expressed or implied, is made with respect to the
information contained herein. |