OSHA Material Safety Data Sheet

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equipment as outlined for normal handling of this
material. Minimize exposure to contents.
ENVIRONMENTAL PRECAUTIONS: Material is
biodegradable. Small amounts of this material are not
expected to pose a significant environmental hazard and
can be rinsed away with water.
For larger amounts of waste or unused product, please
keep product from entering sewers or causing soil
contamination. Isolate area, sweep up and containerize
as much as possible. Dispose of in accordance with local
and federal regulations.
MATERIALS FOR CONTAINMENT AND CLEAN-UP: Sweep
up spilled material in a manner minimizing dust
formation and containerize as much as possible.
SECTION 7 – HANDLING AND STORAGE
PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE HANDLING:
• Use good personal hygiene practices in accordance with
this material.
• Use product only as directed.
• Please wear appropriate personal protective equipment
for handling of this product as outlined in Section 8.
STORAGE:
• Keep container tightly closed.
• Store in accordance with good industrial practices.
• Store in a cool, dry place.
SPECIAL HANDLING CONSIDERATIONS: Avoid direct
contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. Avoid ingestion and
inhalation.
SECTION 8 – EXPOSURE CONTROLS AND PERSONAL
PROTECTION MEASURES
EXPOSURE LIMITS:
No exposure limits have been established by ACGIH or
OSHA for any of the components of this product.
ENGINEERING CONTROLS: Have facilities/equipment at
hand for washing skin (such as soap, water, safety
shower) and eyes (such as an eye wash) in case of
accidental exposure.
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: Please wear
appropriate person protective equipment for handling of
this product as indicated below.
EYE PROTECTION: In accordance with good chemical
hygiene, chemical splash/safety goggles are advised.
SKIN PROTECTION: In accordance with good chemical
hygiene, gloves of an appropriate material (latex, nitrile
or PVC) are advised in order to minimize exposure.
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: None.
SECTION 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL DATA
APPEARANCE: Solid Off-White Tablet
ODOR: None
ODOR THRESHHOLD: No data available
pH: No data available
FLASH POINT: No data available
AUTOIGNITION TEMPERATURE: No data available
FLAMMABILITY: Nonflammable
EXPLOSION LIMITS: No data available
MELTING POINT: >200 °C
BOILING POINT (760 mm Hg): No data available
VAPOR PRESSURE: Negligible
VAPOR DENSITY (AIR = 1): No data available
SPECIFIC GRAVITY (WATER = 1): No data available)
SOLUBILITY: Soluble (water)
PARTITION COEFFICIENT: No data available
(N-OCTANOL/WATER)
DECOMPOSITION TEMPERATURE: No data available
VISCOSITY: No data available
EVAPORATION RATE: No data available
(N-BUTYL ACETATE = 1)
SECTION 10 – STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
REACTIVITY: No data available.
CHEMICAL STABILITY: Stable when handled or stored
under the recommended conditions.
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Product will not undergo
hazardous polymerization.
CHEMICAL INCOMPATIBILITY: Store and use away from
strong oxidizing agents.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: Burning of
this product will form oxides of carbon and nitrogen.
Thermal decomposition of the quaternary ammonium
compound may result in traces of hydrogen cyanide.
SECTION 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
PRIMARY ROUTES OF ENTRY: Eye contact, skin contact,
ingestion.
ACUTE TOXICITY
As a tablet chemical mixture, health concerns for this
product are confined to possible skin and eye damage.
In pure form, the quaternary ammonium ingredient has
LD
50
values for a rat of 500 mg/kg (oral) and >2,000
mg/kg (dermal).
ACUTE SYMPTOMS: Limited exposure can result in skin
and eye irritation; more extensive exposure can result in
skin burns and eye damage.