MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
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1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
PRODUCT NAME: Clear Difference®
GENERAL USE: Automotive reconditioning product
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Glass Cleaner
PRODUCT CODE: 43
PRODUCT FORMULATION NAME: Clear Difference®
GENERIC NAME: Glass Cleaner
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Auto Wax Company, Inc. |
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COMMENTS: To the best of our knowledge, this Material Safety Data Sheet conforms to the requirements of US OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1200.
2. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
| Chemical Name | Wt.% | CAS# | EINECS# | |||
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| 2-Butoxyethanol | 1 - 4 | 111-76-2 | 203-905-0 |
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
IMMEDIATE CONCERNS: CAUTION! May cause eye and skin irritation.
POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS
EYES: Moderately irritating to the eyes.
SKIN: May cause slight irritation.
INGESTION: Irritating to mouth, throat and stomach.
INHALATION: Prolonged or excessive inhalation may cause respiratory tract irritation.
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF OVEREXPOSURE
EYES: Eye contact may cause redness, tearing and a burning sensation.
SKIN: Repeated or prolonged skin contact may cause redness and irritation.
INGESTION: Ingestion may cause nausea and irritation.
INHALATION: Prolongled inhalation of vapors may cause irrition to nasal and respiratory tract.
MEDICAL CONDITIONS AGGRAVATED: dermititis may be aggravated by excessive exposure to skin.
ROUTES OF ENTRY: include skin contact, skin absorption, eye contact , inhalation and ingestion
TARGET ORGAN STATEMENT: not established
CANCER STATEMENT: not established
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
EYES: Flush eye with water for 15 minutes. Seek medical attention if irritation persists.
SKIN: Remove contaminated clothing. Wash with soap and water.
INGESTION: If swallowed, induce vomiting . Get medical attention immediately.
INHALATION: Move to fresh air
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
FLASHPOINT AND METHOD: > 65°C TCC
FLAMMABLE LIMITS: Not Available
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: use water, foam, dry chemical or cabon dioxide extinguisher
HAZARDOUS COMBUSTION PRODUCTS: Carbon Monoxide and Carbon Dioxide
EXPLOSION HAZARDS: not established
AUTOIGNITION TEMPERATURE: not established
FLAMMABLE LIMIT: not established
SENSITIVE TO STATIC DISCHARGE: none expected
SENSITIVITY TO IMPACT: none expected
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
SMALL SPILL: Contain and collect with absorbent
LARGE SPILL: LARGE SPILLS: Shut off leak if safe to do so. Contain material to avoid run off and collect spill with absorbent.
ENVIRONMENTAL PRECAUTIONS
WATER SPILL: Avoid runoff into storm sewers and ditches which lead to waterways.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
GENERAL PROCEDURES: Keep out of reach of Children.
STORAGE TEMPERATURE: 0°C (32°F) minimum to 40°C (104°F) maximum
SHELF LIFE: one year
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
EXPOSURE GUIDELINES:
OSHA HAZARDOUS COMPONENTS (29 CFR 1910.1200)
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| Chemical Name | OSHA PEL | ACGIH TLV | Supplier OEL | ||||
| ppm | mg/m3 | ppm | mg/m3 | ppm | mg/m3 | ||
| 2-Butoxyethanol | TWA | 50 ppm[1] | 240 mg/m3 | 25 ppm | 121 mg/m3 | ||
OSHA TABLE COMMENTS:
1. skin
ENGINEERING CONTROLS: Good general ventilation should be sufficient to control airborne levels.
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
EYES AND FACE: Wear safety glasses with side shields or goggles.
SKIN: Use Nitrile/ Vinyl gloves
RESPIRATORY: NIOSH respirator -(organic vapor) in absence of proper environmental control.
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING: Clean, body-covering clothing
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
ODOR: Alcohol odor
APPEARANCE: Clear Green Liquid
pH: ~ 9.5 to 10.5
PERCENT VOLATILE: 100
VAPOR PRESSURE: Not Available
VAPOR DENSITY: Not Available
BOILING POINT: ~ 100°C
FREEZING POINT: ~ 0°C
SOLUBILITY IN WATER: 100 %
EVAPORATION RATE: Not Available
SPECIFIC GRAVITY: ~ 0.99 gm/ml
(VOC): <= 4 % by weight
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
STABLE: YES
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: NO
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
SENSITIZATION: not established
CARCINOGENICITY:
IARC: Listed by IARC- NO
NTP: Listed by NTP- NO
OSHA: Listed by OSHA- NO
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
ENVIRONMENTAL DATA: not available
ECOTOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION: not available
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
DISPOSAL METHOD: Dispose in accordance with local, state, and federal laws.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
DOT (DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION)
PROPER SHIPPING NAME: NOT REGULATED
PRIMARY HAZARD CLASS/DIVISION: N/A
OTHER SHIPPING INFORMATION: Not dangerous material according to CFR49 regulations
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
UNITED STATES
TSCA (TOXIC SUBSTANCE CONTROL ACT)
TSCA REGULATORY: All Ingredients are on the TSCA Inventory or are not required to be listed on the TSCA Inventory
CANADA
WHMIS HAZARD SYMBOL AND CLASSIFICATION
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WHMIS Toxic
16. OTHER INFORMATION
PREPARED BY: Tony Casmus
REVISION SUMMARY Revision #: 3 This MSDS replaces the October 27, 2004 MSDS. Any changes in information are as follows: In Section 9 (VOC) (wt%) (Operator) VOC (From) In Section 15 TSCA Regulatory In Section 16 HMIS Flammability NFPA Flammability
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MANUFACTURER DISCLAIMER: The information in this MSDS was obtained from current and reputable sources. However, the data is provided without any warranty, express or implied, regarding its correctness or accuracy. It is the user's responsibility both to determine safe conditions for use of this product and to assume liability for loss, injury, damage or expense resulting from improper use of this product.