MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
ALCO
PRODUCTS LLC Dated: September 22, 2009
580 ST
JEAN
DETROIT MI
48214-3476
313-823-7500
FAX:
313-331-4726
PRODUCT:
#570 Citrus Asphalt & Tar
Remover
SECTION 1 PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
Chemical Family:
Solvent Based Cleaner
Proper DOT
Shipping Name: Liquid Cleaning
Compound
SECTION 2 HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS
(As defined by
OSHA, 29 CFR 1910.1200)
CAS
# % BY Wt MATERIAL PEL (Skin) TLV (Skin)
111-76-2 < 25%
2-Butoxyethanol* 25
ppm 25 ppm
5989-27-5 < 70% D’Limonene Not
Established Not Established
< 10%
Citrus Terpenes Not Established Not Established
*SARA
Title III SEC 312/313 REPORTABLES
SECTION 3 PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL
CHARACTERISTICS
Boiling
Point: No Data
Specific
Gravity: 0.912
Evaporation
Rate (Butyl acetate = 1): 1.0
Soluble in
Water: Insoluble
Appearance
and Odor: Liquid, Citrus Odor
SECTION 4 FIRE & EXPLOSION
HAZARD DATA
Flash
Point (TCC): > 116° F.
Flammable
Limits – (@302° F.) (LEL: 0.7%; UEL: 6.1%)
Extinguishing
Media: CO2, Foam and Dry
Chemical
Special
Fire Fighting Procedures: SCBA recommended. Smother to exclude air. Do not use
water. Handle
as an oil fire, Class B fire
procedures. Firefighters should wear self-contained breathing apparatus.
Unusual
Fire and Explosion Hazard: Keep away
from heat, sparks, and open flame. Guard against
spontaneous combustion of improperly
discarded oily rags.
SECTION 5 REACTIVITY DATA
Stability: Stable
Conditions
to Avoid: Excessive Heat
Incompatibility
(Materials to Avoid): Strong oxidizing
agents and acidic agents
Hazardous
Decomposition Byproducts: Smoke may be
acrid and fumes irritating. Burning may produce
carbon dioxide and/or carbon
monoxide.
Hazardous
Polymerization: None Described
Conditions
to Avoid for Polymerization:
Polymerization catalysts such as aluminum chloride and acidic
clays
SECTION 6 HEALTH HAZARD DATA
Routes of
Entry: Eyes, Skin, Inhalation,
Ingestion
Health
Hazard (Acute and Chronic):
Acute:
Harmful if swallowed. May be irritating to eyes and skin. Inhalation can
cause irritation.
Chronic:
Prolonged or repeated exposure can cause drying, defatting and
dermatitis of skin.
Carcinogenicity
- NTP, IARC Monographs, OSHA Regulated:
No
Signs and
Symptoms of Exposure:
Eyes: Direct contact will cause irritation
Skin:
Prolonged skin contact may cause irritation
Medical
Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure: None Known
EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID PROCEDURES
Eyes:
Immediately flush with plenty of running water for at least 15 minutes.
Consult a physician.
Skin:
Flush skin with plenty of soap and water Contact a physician if
irritation occurs.
Ingestion: DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. Drink
milk or water. Contact a physician.
SECTION 7 PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE
HANDLING AND USE
Steps to
be Taken if Material is Spilled: Absorb spilled material with dirt, sand or
other suitable absorbent
and sweep up.
Waste
Disposal Method: Do not hose spills
down drains, sewers, or waterways. Dispose in accordance
with all regulations.
Precautions
to be Taken in Handling and Storage:
Use precautions for combustible liquids.
SECTION 8 CONTROL MEASURES
Respiratory
Protection: Not required under normal use
Ventilation: Use adequate ventilation
Protective
Gloves: Rubber or PVC
Eye
Protection: Chemical splash goggles
recommended
Other
Protection: Rubber apron recommended
SECTION 9 USER RESPONSIBILITY
This product material safety data sheet provides health and
safety information. The product is to be used in applications consistent with
our product literature. Individuals handling this product must be informed of
the recommended safety precautions and must have access to this information.
For any other uses, exposures must be evaluated so that appropriate handling
practices and training programs can be established to ensure safe work place
operations. Please consult your local sales representative for any further
information.
SECTION 10 DISCLAIMER
The information set forth herein is believed to be accurate
but is not warranted to be, whether originating with ALCO PRODUCTS LLC or not.
Recipients are advised to confirm in advance of need that the information is
current, applicable and suitable to their circumstances.
This Material Safety Data Sheet supersedes all other
previously dated sheets for this product.