Material Safety Data Sheet

Regulatory Requirements: Follow applicable OSHA regulations
SECTION 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
Engineering Controls: Provide general or local exhaust ventilation systems to maintain airborne concentrations as low as possible.
Administrative Controls: Avoid breathing mist.
Respiratory Protection: If this product is used as directed, respiratory protection is not required. Seek professional advice prior to
respirator selection and use. Follow OSHA respirator regulations (29 CFR 1910.134) and, if necessary, wear a MSHA/ NIOSH-approved
respirator. If respirators are used, OSHA requires a written respiratory protection program that includes, at least: medical certification,
training, fit testing, periodic environmental monitoring, maintenance, inspection, cleaning, and convenient, sanitary storage areas.
Eye Protection: When handling RapidStart
TM
, protective eyewear or goggles should be worn per OSHA regulations (29 CFR 1910.134).
Contact lenses pose a special hazard. Soft lenses may absorb irritants, and all contact lenses concentrate irritants. Particles may adhere
to contact lenses and cause corneal damage.
Protective Clothing: Wear, when the possibility of skin or clothing contamination may exist. Wear neoprene or nitride gloves when
directly handling the product.
Safety Stations: Eye wash stations, quick drench showers, and washing facilities should be readily accessible to workers handling large
quantities of RapidStart
TM
.
Contaminated Equipment: Remove this material from shoes and equipment. Launder contaminated clothing before wearing.
Comments: Never
eat, drink, or smoke in work areas. Practice good personal hygiene after using this product, especially before eating
drinking, smoking, using the toilet, or applying cosmetics.
SECTION 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Physical State: Aqueous solution.
Density: 1.122
pH: 6.25
Appearance and Odor: Brown with nutty odor.
Odor Threshold Range: Unknown.
Vapor Pressure: Unknown.
Water Solubility: Soluble.
Other Solubilities: Unknown.
Freezing Point: Unknown
Viscosity: Unknown.
SECTION 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stability: Unstable at high temperatures. An oxidizer reacts violently upon contact with many organic substances.
Polymerization: Polymerization does not occur.
Chemical Incompatibilities: RapidStart
TM
contains chemicals that are strong oxidizing agents that react with strong alkalis to liberate
ammonia. They may also react vigorously with reducing materials, powdered metals, oil, and organic solvents.
Conditions to Avoid: Mixture with combustible materials, high temperatures, shock, and incompatibles.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Oxides of nitrogen.
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TM
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