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.