PRODUCT: TWT-1549 HMIS Ratings:
Health: 2
Texas Water Technologies Fire: 0
P.O. Box 201305 Reactivity: 0
817/467-4574
SECTION II, HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS
HAZARDOUS COMPONENTS - (CAS NUMBER) EXPOSURE LIMITS
Potassium
Dimethyldithiocarbamate
(128-04-8) N/A
SECTION III, Physical/Chemical
Characteristics
BOILING
POINT, >212 Degrees F. MELTING
POINT, NA
SPECIFIC
GRAVITY (H2O = 1), 1.10 - 1.12 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; Ammonia-Sulfide 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: Strong Acids and Oxidizers.
HAZARDOUS
DECOMPOSITION OR BY-PRODUCTS: FROM FIRE: Carbon disulfide and dimethylamine.
HAZARDOUS
POLYMERIZATION: Will not occur.
SECTION VI, HEALTH HAZARD DATA
ROUTES OF
ENTRY
INHALATION? Unlikely - irritating (High levels of mist can
cause irritation to lung tissue.)
SKIN/EYES? Unlikely
- irritating
INGESTION? Unlikely
- irritating
SKIN ABSORPTION? Unlikely - irritating
HEALTH HAZARDS
ACUTE: Corrosive to skin, eyes, and mucous membranes.
ORAL LD50 = 1867 mg/kg; DERMAL LD50 = 2.99 g/kg
CHRONIC: No data available on chronic health effects.
CARCINOGENICITY
LISTED
IN: NTP? No IARC Monographs?
No OSHA Regulated? No
SIGNS
AND SYMPTOMS OF EXPOSURE: Immediate irritation and burning sensation followed
by destruction of skin or eye tissue.
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 away from acids materials, and
oxidizers.
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, eye wash 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
Corrosive
Liquid, N.O.S.UN-1760, Contains Potassium Dimethyldithiocarbamate
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 2002