EcoClean Gel Rust Remover 423

MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

THE CORTEC CORPORATION

4119 WHITE BEAR PARKWAY

ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA 55110

PHONE: 651-429-1100 OR TOLL FREE 1-800-4-CORTEC

FAX: 651-429-1122

EMERGENCY PHONE NO.: CHEMTREC (FOR SPILL, LEAK, FIRE, EXPOSURE OR ACCIDENT): 1-800-424-9300 (DAY OR NIGHT)

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SECTION I - PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION

PRODUCT NAME:

EcoClean Gel Rust Remover 423

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Organic acid-based rust remover in gel form.

SECTION II - HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS

INGREDIENT NAME(S)	WEIGHT (%)	OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS
		TLV OR PEL	ORAL LD-50
N.A.	-	-	-

Carcinogenic: OSHA = no NTP = no IARC = no

SECTION III - PHYSICAL DATA

COLOR: Clear dark brown PHYSICAL FORM: Gel

ODOR: Mild NON-VOLATILE (weight): 42-47%

pH: N.A. VAPOR DENSITY: N.E.

MELTING RANGE: N.A. VAPOR PRESSURE: N.E.

BOILING RANGE: N.E. EVAPORATION RATE: N.E.

DENSITY: 9.6-9.8 lb/gal (1.15-1.17 kg/l)

SECTION IV - FIRE AND EXPLOSION DATA

HMIS FLAMMABILITY RATING: 0

FLASH POINT: N.E.

FLAMMABLE LIMITS: LEL: N.E. UEL: N.E.

EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Water, carbon dioxide or other dry chemical fire fighting agents.

UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS: None.

SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES: Firefighters should wear self-contained breathing apparatus and appropriate protective clothing

SECTION V - HEALTH HAZARD DATA

EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID PROCEDURES:

Eye Contact: Flush eyes with large quantities of water for at least 15 minutes. Consult a physician. Skin Contact: Wash affected area with soap and water. If irritation persists, consult a physician. Inhalation: Remove to an uncontaminated area, administer oxygen if necessary. If victim has stopped breathing begin CPR. Get medical attention. Ingestion: If swallowed, give water or milk and induce vomiting. Get immediate medical attention.

MEDICAL CONDITIONS PRONE TO AGGRAVATION BY

EXPOSURE: None known

PRIMARY ROUTES OF ENTRY: Skin and eye contact.

HEALTH HAZARDS (acute and chronic) / EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE:

1. Eye contact with this product will produce irritation.

2. Repeated or prolonged contact will produce skin irritation. Frequent exposure may induce dermatitis in sensitive individuals.

3. Inhalation of product vapors is not considered a health hazard due to the low vapor pressure of the active ingredients.

4. Ingestion of this product may be harmful.

SECTION VI - REACTIVITY DATA

STABILITY: Stable

HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Will not occur.

HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS (under fire conditions): Carbon monoxide and dioxide.

INCOMPATIBILITY: Strong oxidizers, bases, peroxides and halogens.

CONDITIONS TO AVOID: Contact with incompatible materials.

SECTION VII - SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURES

STEPS TO BE TAKEN IN CASE MATERIAL IS RELEASED OR SPILLED: Absorb on sweeping compound or other absorbent material

WASTE DISPOSAL: Dispose of in accordance with existing Federal, State and Local environmental regulations.

SECTION VIII - SAFE HANDLING AND USE INFORMATION

RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: Not generally required.

PROTECTIVE GLOVES: Not generally required.

EYE PROTECTION: Safety goggles.

OTHER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: N.A.

SECTION IX - SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS AND STORAGE DATA

PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN HANDLING: Avoid eye contact and prolonged or repeated skin contact. Workers should thoroughly wash hands with soap and water prior to eating, drinking, smoking and using lavatory.

PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN STORING: Store in a cool dry place.

SECTION X - SHIPPING DATA

DOT/IMDG/IATA SHIPPING NAME: N.A.

UN/NA NUMBER: N.A.

DOT/IMDG/IATA HAZARD CLASS.: N.A.

T.S.C.A. STATUS: Listed

DOT REQUIRED LABELS: N.A.

TEC/IMDG/IATA TECHNICAL SHIPPING NAME: N.A.

PREPARED BY: Margarita Kharshan, R&D Manager

APPROVED BY: Christophe Chandler, Lab Director

DATE PREPARED: 8/21/00 SUPERSEDES: 1/27/98

DISCLAIMER: This information is furnished without warranty, expressed or implied, except that it is accurate to the best knowledge of the Cortec Corporation. The data on this sheet relates only to the specific material designated herein. The Cortec Corporation assumes no legal responsibility for use or reliance upon this data.

N.E. = NOT ESTABLISHED N.A. = NOT APPLICABLE

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