15 - 40 C79-14-1 201-180-5 R-22, 34Hydroxyacetic acid The remaining components of this product are non-hazardous or are in small enough quantities as to not meet regulatory thresholds for disclosure. These components contain no substances or impurities which would influence the classification of this product.
HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW Corrosive liquid. Causes chemical burns to skin and eyes. Harmful if swallowed. Hazard Symbols for this product: C Risk Phrases - R22, 34
POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS
INHALATION: Breathing concentrated vapors may cause irritation of respiratory tract.
SKIN: Prolonged contact may cause irritation.
EYES: Contact with eyes will cause irritation.
INGESTION: May cause gastric distress, vomiting and diarrhea.
CARCINOGENICITY No No NoNTP? IARC MONOGRAPHS? OSHA REGULATED?
FIRST AID MEASURES
INHALATION: Remove affected person to fresh air; wash mouth and nasal passages with water repeatedly; if breathing difficulties persist seek medical attention.
SKIN: Wash contacted area with soap and water; DO NOT attempt to neutralize with chemical agents; if irritation persists, seek medical attention.
EYES: Check for and remove contact lenses. Immediately flush eyes for 15 minutes in clear running water while holding eyelids open; seek medical attention immediately.
INGESTION: Drink large quantities of water or milk; DO NOT induce vomiting; never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person; seek medical attention immediately.
FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
GENERAL HAZARDS: Product is corrosive. Products of combustion include compounds of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen, including carbon monoxide.
Carbon dioxide, water, water fog, dry chemical, chemical foam. EXTINGUISHING MEDIA
FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES Keep containers cool with water spray to prevent container rupture due to steam buildup; floor will become slippery if material is released. CAUTION - material is corrosive.
Contact with B:C extinguisher powder may produce large amounts of carbon dioxide. UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS
HAZARDOUS COMBUSTION PRODUCTS Smoke, fumes or vapors, oxides of carbon.
ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
STEPS TO BE TAKEN IN CASE MATERIAL IS RELEASED OR SPILLED: CAUTION - CORROSIVE. Wash small spills to sanitary sewer. Large spills - confine spill, soak up with approved absorbent, shovel product into approved container for disposal.
HANDLING AND STORAGE
PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN HANDLING AND STORAGE: Keep container closed when not in use; protect containers from abuse; protect from extreme temperatures. Separate from oxidizing materials, metallic powders and other easily oxidized organic materials and reducing agents. CAUTION - material is corrosive. Keep this and other chemicals out of reach of children.
EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
HAZARDOUS COMPONENTS
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PERSONAL PROTECTION:
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: None required while threshold limits are kept below maximum allowable concentrations; if TWA exceeds limits, NIOSH approved respirator must be worn. Refer to 29 CFR 1910.134, ANSI Z88.2, or European Standard EN 149 for complete regulations.
PROTECTIVE GLOVES: Neoprene, butyl or nitrile rubber gloves with cuffs.
EYE PROTECTION: Chemical splash goggles. Refer to 29 CFR 1910.133, ANSI 87.1, or European Standard EN166.
OTHER PROTECTIVE CLOTHING OR EQUIPMENT: Coveralls, apron, or other equipment should be worn to minimize skin contact, safety eyewash station nearby.
WORK / HYGIENIC PRACTICES: Practice safe workplace habits. Minimize body contact with this, as well as all chemicals in general.
PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Blue / green liquid, mild characteristic odor APPEARANCE AND ODOR
17 mm Hg @ 20° C VAPOR PRESSURE
pH 2.5 - 3.0
1.125 SPECIFIC GRAVITY (WATER = 1)
BOILING POINT / BOILING RANGE 212° F ( 100° C ) TCC
Complete SOLUBILITY IN WATER
Non-flammable FLASH POINT
VISCOSITY Like that of water
LEL: Not applicable UEL: Not applicable FLAMMABLE LIMITS
> 1 VAPOR DENSITY (AIR = 1)
AUTOIGNITION TEMPERATURE Not determined
EVAPORATION RATE (WATER = 1) < 1
STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
X STABILITY UNSTABLE: STABLE:
CONDITIONS TO AVOID: Extreme temperatures. Contact with active metals can release flammable hydrogen gas.
INCOMPATIBILITY (MATERIALS TO AVOID): Strong oxidizers, strong acids, strong alkalies.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION OR BYPRODUCTS: Decomposition will not occur if handled and stored properly. In case of a fire, oxides of carbon, hydrocarbons, fumes or vapors, and smoke may be produced.
XWILL NOT OCCUR: HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION MAY OCCUR:
