SECTION I, SUPPLIER INFORMATION

 

PRODUCT:  TWT-5676                                                                                             HFPA Ratings:    

                                                                                                                                                  Health:     2

Texas Water Technologies                                                                                                             Fire:     0

P.O. Box 201305                                                                                                                 Reactivity:     0

Arlington, Texas  76006                                                                                                            Special:     -

817/467-4574                                                                                                  0=Least to 4=Extreme

 

SECTION II, HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS

 

HAZARDOUS COMPONENTS -            (CAS NUMBER)                               EXPOSURE LIMITS

 

 

Diethylaminoethanol                                      (100-37-8)                                        TLV 10ppm (skin)

 

SECTION III, Physical/Chemical Characteristics

 

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

 

SPECIFIC GRAVITY (H2O = 1), 0.98 - 1.10                                                       VAPOR PRESSURE, ND

 

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

 

SOLUBILITY IN WATER, Soluble

APPEARANCE AND ODOR, Clear to amber liquid, amine 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, Acids and oxidizers.

 

HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION OR BY-PRODUCTS: FROM FIRE: Smoke, carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, oxides of phosphorus and oxides of nitrogen.

 

HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Will not occur.

 

SECTION VI, HEALTH HAZARD DATA

 

ROUTES OF ENTRY

INHALATION?   Unlikely - corrosive                            SKIN/EYES?  Unlikely - corrosive

 

INGESTION?      Unlikely - corrosive                            SKIN ABSORPTION?    Unlikely

 

HEALTH HAZARDS

ACUTE: Corrosive to skin, eyes, and mucous membranes. Toxic if swallowed.

CHRONIC: Kidney and liver damage possible. Contains morpholine.

 

CARCINOGENICITY

LISTED IN; NTP? No                             IARC Monographs? No       OSHA Regulated? Table Z1 

 

SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF EXPOSURE: Skin irritation develops slowly after contact, eye irritation develops immediately upon contact.

MEDICAL CONDITIONS GENERALLY AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE: Breathing disorders, dermatitis.

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 acid 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 Diethylaminoethanol

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: Yes                                                                        CLEAN WATER ACT: Yes

                                                                          

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 user is cautioned to perform his own evaluation and rely upon his own determination.

 

Form essentially the same as OSHA From Form 174 Dated September 1985

 

Preparation date: DECEMBER 1997