Product ID:DECONTAMINATING AGENT, DS-2
MSDS Date:05/24/1989
FSC:6850
NIIN:00-753-4870
MSDS Number: BMXHZ

POLY RESEARCH CORP

125 CORPORATE DR
HOLTSVILLE, NY 11742
US

Emergency Phone: 301-671-4411/301-278-5201

Info Phone: 516-758-0460

Cage: 64713

POLY RESEARCH CORPORATION

HOLTSVILLE, NY 11742-2007 US

Telephone: 516-758-0460

Cage: 64713

DIETHYLENE TRIAMINE

CAS: 111-40-0

RTECS: IE1225000

Fraction By Weight: 69-71%

OSHA PEL 1 PPM

ACGIH TLV: S, 1 PPM; 9192

2-METHOXYETHANOL (EGME) (SARA III)

CAS: 109-86-4

RTECS: KL5775000

Fraction By Weight: 27-29%.

OSHA PEL S, 25 PPM

ACGIH TLV: S, 5 PPM; 9192

SODIUM HYDROXIDE (SARA III)

CAS: 1310-73-2

RTECS: WB4900000

Fraction By Weight: 1.9-2.1%

OSHA PEL 2 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: C 2 MG/M3; 9293

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:DS2 IS AN ALKALI & WITH DIRECT SKIN
CONTACT WILL CORRODE TISSUE. EXPOSURE TO "DETA" CAN CAUSE SKIN
SENSITIZATION & ASTHMA; SUFFICIENT EXPOSURE TO "EGME" MAY CAUSE
"CNS" DEPRESSION & LIVER DAMAGE. EXPO SURE TO VAPOR CONCENTRATIONS
CAN CAUSE RESPIRATORY IRRITATION.
Effects of Overexposure:HEALTH EFFECTS RANGE FROM MILD BURNS & PRIMARY
IRRITATION TO CORNEAL OPACIFICATION, SEVERE BURNS, & ESOPHAGEAL
STRICTURE. EXPOSURE TO VAPORS CAN CAUSE NAUSEA & VOMITING. ALTHOUGH
NOT DEFINITELY ESTABL ISHED IN HUMANS, REPRODUCTIVE EFFECTS ARE A
MAJOR CONCERN WITH THIS PRODUCT.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PRE-EXISTING RESPIRATORY
CONDITIONS.

First Aid:SKIN: FLUSH AWAY W/WATER UNTIL "SOAPINESS" IS NO LONGER
PRESENT; EYES: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH W/COPIOUS AMTS. OF WATER FOR AT
LEAST 15 MINS. IN EITHER CASE, SEEK MEDICAL ATTN.; INHAL: REMOVE TO
FRESH AIR - GIVE CPR/O*2 AS SITUATION DICTATES. ADDITIONAL
SUPPORTIVE MEASURES MAY BE REQUIRED; INGEST: IF CONSCIOUS, GIVE
PATIENT AS MUCH MILK OR WATER AS POSSIBLE. DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING.
GET MED. ATTN. IMMED.

Flash Point:168F,76C
Extinguishing Media:CARBON DIOXIDE, ALCOHOL FOAM, WATER.
Fire Fighting Procedures:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NEVER MIX OR STORE WITH ACIDS, OXIDIZING
AGENT OR STB (SUPER TROPICAL BLEACH) TOGETHER; FIRE OR EXPLOSION
MAY RESULT.

Spill Release Procedures:SPILLS ON POROUS SURFACES(CONCRETE, WOOD,
ETC.) SHOULD BE CLEANED & NEUTRALIZED IMMEDIATELY. OTHERWISE, IT
WILL BE ABSORBED & BECOME AN INDEFINITE HAZARD. CONTAIN SPILL,
NEUTRALIZE, ABSORB ON VERMICUL ITE, CLAY OR DIATOMACEOUS EARTH.
SCOOP UP IN DRUM!
Neutralizing Agent:SODIUM BISULFATE

Handling and Storage Precautions:AVOID EXTREME TEMPERATURES (I.E.
160F/71C) DURING STORAGE.
Other Precautions:SPILL/RELEASE PROCEDURE CONTD: SCOOP UP MATERIAL &
CONTAMIN. MATTER, PLACE IN EPOXY COATED DRUM W/REMOVABLE HEAD IAW
EPA & DOT RQMTS.; DURING CLEAN-UP,WEAR FULL FACE RESPIR. W/ORGANIC
VAPOR CARTRIDGE, ARM-LENGTH RUBBER GLOVES & RUBBER APRON

Respiratory Protection:FOR DS2 AIRBORNE CONC. <5 PPM, USE FULL
FACEPIECE & ONE OF THE FOLLOWING: A) CHEM. CARTRIDGE RESP. W/AMINE
CARTDGE; B) SUPPL. AIR RESP; C) SUPPL. AIR RESP. IN POSITIVE PRESS.
ON CONTIN. FLOW MODE; FOR CONC. >5 PPM OR EMERGENCIES,USE "SCBA"
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST: NECESSARY IF TLV (TWA) EXCEEDED.
Protective Gloves:BUTYL RUBBER: ARM'S LENGTH TYPE
Eye Protection:SPLASHPROOF GOGGLES /FULL FACE SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:AS REQUIRED FOR TASK AT HAND; CORROSIVE
RESISTANT (I.E. RUBBER) GAUNTLET, BOOTS, & APRON.
Work Hygienic Practices:USE MATERIAL I/A/W THE GUIDELINES &
INSTRUCTIONS SET FORTH IN USER'S TECH MANUAL.
Supplemental Safety and Health

HCC:B2
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:380F,193C
Spec Gravity:0.97 - 0.98
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR AMBER SOLUTION WITH AMMONIA-LIKE ODOR.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
CORROSIVE. INCOMPATIBLE WITH AL, CD, ZN, SOME PLASTICS, PAINT, WOOL,
LEATHER & OXIDIZING MATERIALS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:EXPOSURE TO AIR, DS2 WILL DETERIORATE IN
AIR. EXPOSURE OF 48 HOURS OR MORE TO OPEN AIR PRODUCES GELATIN-LIKE
BODIES.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Waste Disposal Methods:CHOICE OF METHOD DEPENDS ON PHYSICAL CONDITION
OF WASTE & FACILITY'S CAPABILITY.FOR EXCESS STOCK,COORDINATE
W/LOCAL DRMO; OVERSEAS:OPERATE W/IN HOST COUNTRY & DRMO REGS.;
WASTE CORROSIVE(PH >12.5) W/E PA HAZ. NO:D002; INCINERATE OR
NEUTRALIZE.

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