SECTION I, SUPPLIER INFORMATION

 

PRODUCT:  TWT-1545                                                                       HMIS Ratings:                

                                                                                                                  Health:                            1

Texas Water Technologies                                                                    Fire:                                1

P.O. Box 201305                                                                                    Reactivity:                      1

Arlington, Texas 76006                                                                         

817/467-4574

 

SECTION II, HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS

HAZARDOUS COMPONENTS -           (CAS NUMBER)                EXPOSURE LIMITS

 

Poly [oxyethylene (dimethylimino)

ethylene (dimethylimino) ethylene

Dichloride]                                                  (31075-24-8)                       N/A

 

SECTION III, Physical/Chemical Characteristics

 

BOILING POINT, >212 Degrees F.                                                                        MELTING POINT, NA

 

SPECIFIC GRAVITY (H2O = 1), 1.06 - 1.08                                                 VAPOR PRESSURE, ND

 

VAPOR DENSITY (AIR =1), >1.0                                            EVAPORATION RATE (BUAC = 1), >1

 

SOLUBILITY IN WATER, Soluble                                                                                                               

 

APPEARANCE AND ODOR: Light yellow to amber liquid; Bland odor.

 

SECTION IV, FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA

 

FLASH POINT (METHOD), NA

 

FLAMMABLE LIMITS: LOWER, ND                                                                                     UPPER, ND

 

EXTINGUISHING MEDIA, Use extinguishing media appropriate for surrounding conditions.

SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES, Approach fire from upwind side.  Avoid breathing smoke, fumes, mist or vapors on the downwind side. Fire fighters wear protective clothing, and self-contained breathing apparatus.

 

UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS, Fire fighters wear protective clothing, and self-contained breathing apparatus.

 

 

 

 

SECTION V, Reactivity Information

 

STABILITY: PRODUCT IS; Stable                                                                      INCOMPATIBILITY: ND

 

MATERIALS TO AVOID: None Known.

 

HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION OR BY-PRODUCTS: FROM FIRE: None Known.            

HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Will not occur.

 

SECTION VI, HEALTH HAZARD DATA

 

ROUTES OF ENTRY

 

INHALATION?    None                                                 SKIN/EYES?                  Irritating

 

INGESTION?  Not Toxic, irritating                             SKIN ABSORPTION?   Unlikely

 

HEALTH HAZARDS

 

ACUTE: Irritating to skin, eyes.

 

CHRONIC: No data available on chronic health effects.

 

CARCINOGENICITY

 

LISTED IN: NTP? No IARC Monographs?  No              OSHA Regulated? No

 

SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF EXPOSURE: Eye irritation develops immediately upon contact.

 

MEDICAL CONDITIONS GENERALLY AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE: No data established.

 

FIRST AID PROCEDURES

 

EYE CONTACT: Flush eyes with water 15 minutes. Get medical attention if symptoms develop and persist.

 

SKIN CONTACT: Flush with water or soap and water for 15 minutes or until all traces have been removed. Get medical attention if symptoms develop and persist.

 

INGESTION: Do not induce vomiting. Rinse mouth out with water. Get immediate medical attention.

 

INHALATION: Remove victim to fresh air and, if needed, immediately begin artificial respiration. Give oxygen if breathing is labored. Get emergency medical help. Contact physician immediately.

 

SECTION VII, PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE HANDLING AND USE

 

SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURES: Emergency response coordinator must have mandated training. Eliminate all ignition sources. 

 

SMALL SPILLS: Pick up with absorbent materials and place in non-leaking containers; seal tightly for proper disposal or reuse.

 

 LARGE SPILLS: Evacuate the hazard area of unprotected personnel.  Wear appropriate respirator and protective clothing.  Shut off source of leak if safe to do so.  Dike and contain.  Remove with vacuum trucks or pump to storage/salvage vessels.

 

PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN HANDLING AND STORAGE: Store in a cool shaded area.

 

OTHER PRECAUTIONS: Clean up leaks immediately to prevent soil or water contamination.

 

SECTION VIII, CONTROL MEASURES

 

RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: Not normally needed, under normal conditions of use. If TLV is met or exceeded, use NIOSH Approved respirator.

 

VENTILATION:          LOCAL EXHAUST: recommended                 Special, Not necessary

 

                                    MECHANICAL: recommended                        Other, Not necessary

 

PROTECTIVE GLOVES: Chemical resistant gauntlet type gloves.

 

EYE PROTECTION: Chemical goggles or face shield.

 

OTHER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: Boots, aprons, drench showers, eyewash as needed for protection against spills and/or splashes.

 

WORK HYGIENIC PRACTICES: Avoid contact with skin, eyes and work clothing. After handling this product, wash hands before eating, drinking or smoking. If contact occurs, remove contaminated clothing. If needed, take first aid action shown in section IV. Launder contaminated clothing before reuse.

 

SECTION IX, TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION

 

ChemCal TWT-1545, Non-Regulated

RQ – None


SECTION X, Other Data

 

EPA Hazards,         1-Acute YES                        2-Chronic NO                3-Flammability NO

                                  4-Sudden Release of Pressure NO                            5-Reactive NO

 

CERCLA RQ - None

 

SARA Title III

 

                 Section 313, Toxic Materials:

 

                 Chemicals:                                           CAS Number:                          Weight %

 

CLEAN AIR ACT: Not Listed                                               CLEAN WATER ACT: Not Listed

 

Footnotes:

NA - Not Applicable                                                                ND - Data Not Available

CS - Cancer Suspect Agent                                                  OX - Oxidizer

COR - Corrosive                                                                      STEL - Short Time Exposure Limit         

TLV - Threshold Limit Value                                                   PEL - Permissible Exposure Limit          

TWA - Time Weighted Average, 8 Hours                             HMIS, PPI - Hazardous Material Identification System, Personal Protection Index

 

The data presented is true and correct to the best of our knowledge and belief, however, neither seller nor preparer makes any warranties, expressed or implied, concerning the information presented.  The used is cautioned to perform his own evaluation and rely upon his own determination.

 

Form essentially the same as OSHA Form 174 Dated September 1985

 

Preparation date: January 2001