Product ID:RACE A
MSDS Date:03/27/1987
FSC:8010
NIIN:00-181-7171
MSDS Number: BGWPN

DUBOIS CHEMICALS DIV OF CHEMED CORP

1300 DUBOIS TOWER
CINCINNATI, OH 45202-3115

Emergency Phone: 513-769-4200

Info Phone: 513-762-6000

Preparer: S.W. MIEFERT

Cage: DUBOI

DUBOIS CHEMICALS DIV OF CHEMED CORP

SHARONVILLE, OH 45241 US

Telephone: 513-554-4200

Cage: DUBOI

FORMIC ACID (SARA III)

CAS: 64-18-6

RTECS: LQ4900000

Fraction By Weight: <30%

OSHA PEL 5 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 5 PPM/10 STEL; 9192

EPA Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

DODECYLBENZENESULFONIC ACID (SARA III)

CAS: 27176-87-0

RTECS: DB6600000

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

WATER

CAS: 7732-18-5

RTECS: ZC0110000

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE & CHRONIC: CORROSIVE TO SKIN AND
EYES. MISTS ARE CORROSIVE TO SKIN, EYES AND RESPIRATORY TRACT.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE OF THE COMPOUNDS ABOVE 0.1% IN THIS
PRODUCT IS LISTED BY IARC, NTP, OR OSHA AS A CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION TO BURNS OF EYES, SKIN & RESPIRATORY
TRACT.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PERSONS WITH A HISTORY OF AILMENTS
OR WITH PRE-EXISTING DISEASE INVOLVING THE EYES, SKIN AND
RESPIRATORY TRACT MAY BE AT INCREASED RISK FROM EXPOSIURE.

First Aid:INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF NOT BREATHING GIVE CPR.
CALL A PHYSICIAN. EYE: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH EYES WITH PLENTY OF WATER
FOR 15 MINUTES. CALL A PHYSICIAN. SKIN: WASH WITH PLENTY OF SOAP &
WATER. REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING/SHOES. INGESTION: DO NOT
INDUCE VOMITING. IF CONSCIOUS, GIVE 2 GLASSES OF WATER TO DRINK.
GIVE NOTHING BY MOUTH IF UNCONSCIOUS. CALL A PHYSICIAN.

Flash Point:NONE
Autoignition Temp:Autoignition Temp Text:NONE
Extinguishing Media:USE WATER SPRAY, DRY CHEMICAL, FOAM OR CARBON
DIOXIDE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING. USE WATER SPRAY
TO COOL FIRE EXPOSED CONTAINERS AND TO DISPERSE THE VAPORS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:ACIDIC LIQUID: REACTS WITH FERROUS ALLOYS
TO PRODUCE HYDROGEN.

Spill Release Procedures:SMALL SPILL: WIPE UP OR SOAK UP WITH AN INERT
ABSORBANT. PUT IN DISPOSAL CONTAINER. WASH RESIDUE WITH SOAP &
WATER. LARGE SPILL: EVACUATE & VENTILATE AREA. NEUTRALIZE WITH
BAKING SODA. DIKE TO RETAIN SPILL. VACUUM/PUMP UP FREE LIQUID.
WASHRESIDUE.
Neutralizing Agent:SODIUM BICARBONATE.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL,DRY,WELL VENTILATED
AREA. KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE. PROTECT FROM
PHYSICAL DAMAGE.
Other Precautions:FOLLOW PRECAUTIONS ON LABEL.

Respiratory Protection:IF VENTILATION DOES NOT MAINTAIN INHALATION
EXPOSURES BELOW PEL(TLV), USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATORS AS
PER CURRENT 29 CFR 1910.134, INSTRUCTIONS/WARNINGS AND
NIOSH-RESPIRATOR DECISION LOGIC-PUB. #87.108. NONE NORMALLY
REQUIRED.
Ventilation:PROVIDE SUFFICIENT GENERAL/LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION IN
PATTERN/VOLUME TO CONTROL INHALATION EXPOSURES BELOW OSHA'S PEL.
Protective Gloves:HEAVY DUTY NEOPRENE RUBBER AS REQUIRED.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES/GOGGLES AND/OR FACESHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH STATION & SAFETY SHOWER.
INDUSTRIAL-TYPE WORK CLOTHING, COVERALLS, APRONS, BOOTS &
PROTECTIVE GARMENTS AS REQD.
Work Hygienic Practices:OBSERVE GOOD PERSONAL HYGIENE PRACTICES AND
RECOMMENDED PROCEDURES. DO NOT WEAR CONTAMINATED CLOTHING OR
FOOTWEAR.
Supplemental Safety and Health
DO NOT GET ON SKIN, IN EYES OR ON CLOTHING. DO NOT BREATHE VAPORS OR
MISTS.

HCC:C2
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:215F,101.7C
Spec Gravity:1.08
Evaporation Rate & Reference:N/K (BUTYL ACETATE=1)
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR BROWN LIQUID; PUNGENT PENETRATING ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:40

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZERS, ALKALIS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HIGH TEMPERATURES.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON MONOXIDE, CARBON DIOXIDE,
SULFUR DIOXIDE.

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSAL SHOULD BE MADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL
APPLICABLE FEDERAL,STATE AND LOCAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS.

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