ramsey material safety data sheet pre-oil break spotter date prepared: 03/05/1997 date revised: 03/20/1997 _____________________________________________________________________________ 1. chemical product and company identification product name/use: pre-oil break spotter manufacturer the ramsey company ramsey telephone number: 800-421-2768 120 bartlett street emergency telephone (24 hours): marlborough, ma 01752-3065 800-228-5635 ext. 118 material safety data sheet: ##470020 _____________________________________________________________________________ 2. composition/information on ingredients osha acgih ingredient (s) cas no. % by weight pel/stel tlv/stel ______________ _______ ___________ ________ ________ water 7732-18-5 60 - 100 na na diethylene glycol 112-34-5 5 - 10 ne ne monobutyl ether tripropylene 25498-49-1 3 - 7 ne ne glycol methyl ether liner primary 68131-39-5 1 - 5 ne ne alcohol etho- xylate alpha olefin 68439-57-6 1 - 5 ne ne sulfonate triethanolamine 102-71-6 1 - 5 ne 5 mg/m3 na - not applicable ne - not established _____________________________________________________________________________ 3. hazards identification emergency overview clear, light yellow liquid. mild odor. may cause eye irritation. potential health effects (see section 11 for toxicological information) primary route(s) of exposure: _x_ eye _x_ skin contact __ skin absorption _x_ inhalation _x_ ingestion signs and symptoms of overexposure eyes: may cause eye irritation. symptoms may include redness and pain. skin: may cause mild skin irritation. symptoms may include redness. ingestion: may cause mouth, throat and stomach irritation. symptoms may include nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. may also cause central nervous system effects including headache, dizziness and weakness. inhalation: high concentrations of vapor or mist may cause nose, throat and respiratory tract irritation. symptoms may include coughing. high concentrations of vapor or mist may also cause central nervous system effects including headache, dizziness and nausea. msds no: 6013 page: 1 of 5 pre-oil break spotter date prepared: 03/05/1997 date revised: 03/20/1997 _____________________________________________________________________________ effects of chronic exposure: prolonged or repeated contact may cause skin irritation. medical conditions aggravated: may aggravate pre-existing eye, skin and respiratory conditions. _____________________________________________________________________________ 4. first aid measures eyes: flush eyes with plenty of water while holding eyelids apart. after initial flushing, remove any contact lenses and continue flushing for at least 15 minutes. do not put any medication in the victim's eyes unless instructed by a physician. get medical attention. skin: flush with water, then wash with soap and water. remove saturated clothing. get medical attention if irritation develops. ingestion: do not induce vomiting. drink large quantities of water. get immediate medical attention. never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. inhalation: remove to fresh air. if not breathing, give respiration; if breathing is difficult, give oxygen (by trained personnel only). get medical attention if symptoms persist. _____________________________________________________________________________ 5. fire fighting measures flash point and method: >200.f 93.c tcc flammable limits upper explosive limit: not applicable lower explosive limit: not applicable autoignition temperature: not applicable extinguishing media: use extinguishing media appropriate for surrounding fire. hazardous combustion products: normal products of combustion (carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide), nitrogen oxides and sulfur oxides. fire and explosion hazards: none known. fire fighting instructions: this product is not flammable. as in any fire, msha/niosh approved self- contained breathing apparatus (scba) and full protective gear should be worn. _____________________________________________________________________________ 6. accidental release measures see section 8, exposure controls/personal protection and section 3, hazard identification. floors may be slippery. use care to avoid falling. contain and isolate spill. keep non-essential personnel from entering spill area. use mop, absorbent, or wet vacuum to collect material for proper disposal. rinse area with water. _____________________________________________________________________________ msds no: 6013 page: 2 of 5 pre-oil break spotter date prepared: 03/05/1997 date revised: 03/20/1997 ____________________________________________________________________________ 7. handling and storage handling: follow label use directions. do not mix with other chemicals unless instructed by label directions. avoid contact with eyes. wash thoroughly after handling. remove saturated clothing. wash clothing and equipment before reuse. storage: keep container closed when not in use. store away from incompatible materials. (see section 10, stability and reactivity). _____________________________________________________________________________ 8. exposure controls/personal protection engineering controls: general room ventilation is expected to be adequate. if user operations generate vapor or mist, ventilation should be used to keep airborne concen- trations below exposure limits (see section 2, composition/information on ingredients). personal protection eye: where eye contact is possible, wear safety glasses with side shields or chemical splash goggles (ansi z87.1 approved). skin: where prolonged or repeated contact is possible, chemical-resistant clothing (e.g., gloves) is recommended. respiratory: no respiratory protection is required if ventilation is adequate. _____________________________________________________________________________ 9. physical and chemical properties physical state: liquid odor: mild appearance: clear, light yellow ph: 7.5 percent volatile by weight: 89 vapor pressure: not determined vapor density: not determined boiling point: not determined freezing/melting point: not determined solubility in water: complete evaporation rate: not determined specific gravity: 1.008 viscosity: water thin octanol/water partition coefficient: not determined odor threshold: not determined _____________________________________________________________________________ 10. stability and reactivity stability (conditions to avoid): stable. polymerization: will not occur. msds no: 6013 page 3 of 5 pre-oil break spotter date prepared: 03/05/1997 date revised: 03/20/1997 _____________________________________________________________________________ 10. stability and reactivity (continued) hazardous decomposition: none known. incompatible materials: oxidizers (e.g., bleach). _____________________________________________________________________________ 11. toxicological information acute data: no data is available for this product. the following data are available for product ingredients: oral dermal inhalation product/ingredient ld50 (rat) ld50 (rabbit) lc50 (rat) __________________ __________ _____________ __________ diethylene glycol 5660 mg/kg 4120 mg/kg not available monobutyl ether tripropylene glycol 3200 mg/kg >20000 mg/kg not available methyl ether linear primary 3200 mg/kg >2000 mg/kg not available alcohol ethoxylate triethanolamine 4000 mg/kg 2000 mg/kg not available sensitization data: no data available. chronic data: prolonged overexposure to high concentrations of tripropylene glycol methyl ether by dermal absorption has caused kidney effects in laboratory animals. prolonged overexposure to high concentrations of triethanolamine by ingestion and dermal absorption has caused minor liver and kidney effects in laboratory animals. reproductive/teratogenic data: no data available. carcinogenic/mutagenic data: not listed as carcinogenic by ntp, iarc, or acgih or regulated as a carcinogen by osha. synergistic materials: no data available. _____________________________________________________________________________ 12. ecological information this product is made with all biodegradable detergents. no other data available. _____________________________________________________________________________ 13. disposal considerations disposal of this material should be in accordance with local, state or pro- vincial and federal regulations. the unused product, as manufactured, is a rcra non-hazardous waste in accordance with 40 cfr 261. the product has not been evaluated by the toxicity characteristic leachate procedure (tclp). according to rcra, it is the responsibility of the waste generator to ensure proper disposal. msds no: 6013 page 4 of 5 pre-oil break spotter date prepared: 03/05/1997 date revised: 03/20/1997 _____________________________________________________________________________ 14. transport information dot/tdg hazardous material description: not regulated _____________________________________________________________________________ 15. regulatory information not meant to be all-inclusive--selected regulations represented. united states sara title iii (superfund amendments and reauthorization act) 311/312 hazard categories: under 40 cfr 370.2, this product meets the following hazard categories: immediate, delayed. 313 reportable ingredients: diethylene glycol monobutyl ether is subject to the reporting requirements of section 313 of title iii of the superfund amendments and reauthorization act of 1986 and 40 cfr part 372 under the chemical category glycol ethers. cercla (comprehensive response, compensation, and liability act) cercla regulatory: none of the ingredients in this product are reportable under cercla. tsca (toxic substance control act) tsca status: this product complies with all tsca inventory requirements. canada whmis (workplace hazardous materials information system): class d-division 2b, eye irritant. this product has been classified in accordance with the hazard criteria of the canadian controlled products regulations (cpr) and the msds contains all the information required by the cpr. _____________________________________________________________________________ 16. other information nfpa rating hmis rating fire ________________________________ /\ | health | - | 2 | / \ |______________________|___|___| /\ 0 /\ | flammability | 0 | health / 1 \ / 0 \ reactivity |__________________________|___| \ /\ / | reactivity | 0 | \ / -- \ / |__________________________|___| \ / | personal protection | - | \/ |__________________________|___| special msds status revision #: 1 this msds replaces the msds. any changes in information are as follows: approved by: eh&s/regulatory affairs approval date: 05/20/1997 the information on this data sheet represents our current data and best opinion as to the proper use in handling of the product under normal fore- seeable conditions. any use of this product which is not in conformance with this data sheet or product label, or which involves using the product in combination with any other product or any other process is the respon- sibility of the user. msds no: 6013 page 5 of 5