GENERAL CHEMICAL CORPORATION
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
SECTION I
PRODUCT NAME OR NUMBER: (as it appears on label) ALKINE 3880 (Soak washer oil remover/rinse aid)
MANUFACTURER'S NAME:
General Chemical Corporation
Only in the Event of CHEMICAL EMERGENCY,
Spill, Leak, Fire, Exposure, or Accident Call:
ADDRESS (number, street, city, state, zip)
12336 EMERSON DRIVE
BRIGHTON, MI 48116
(248) 587 -5600 General Chemical Corp.
(800) 424-9300 - Day or Night
(703)527-3887 Call Collect from Outside U.S.A
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS DESCRIPTION, PROPER SHIPPING NAME, HAZARD CLASS, HAZARD ID NO
Liquid Soap- Cleaning Compound. Non-hazadrous by DOT or IMO
ADDITIONAL HAZARD CLASSES (as applicable):
CHEMICAL FAMILY: Alkali’s
FORMULA: Soak tank oil removal.
SECTION II - INGREDIENTS
CAS REGISTRY NO.
%W
CHEMICAL NAME(S)
7320-34-5
7
7732-18-5
Balance
Tetra Potassium Pyro Phosphate
Water & Proprietary **
** Ingredients are non-hazardous and not regulated.
SECTION III - PHYSICAL DATA
BOILING POINT:
VAPOR PRESSURE:
@
F
C
212F
SPECIFIC GRAVITY (H2O = 1):
1.071.09
VAPOR DENSITY (AIR
=1)
N.A.
N/A
PERCENT VOLATILE BY VOL.
(%):
>70
EVAPORATION RATE
(Butyl Acetate = 1):
<1
100%
PERCENT SOLID BY WEIGHT
(%):
<10
pH = (neat)
[ ] mmHg [ ] psi
SOLUBILITY IN WATER:
APPEARANCE AND ODOR: Mobil Clear Amber Liquid - mild Soap Odor
MATERIAL IS:
Approx.
>9.0
{LIQUID} SOLID GAS
POWDER PASTE
SECTION IV - FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA
FLASH POINT: (Method used - Literature supplied)
None
F
C
FLAMMABLE LIMITS
LEL
UEL
None
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Dry Chemical, CO2,and Water.
SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES: Do not direct a solid stream into a burning pool, beacuase this may cause frothing.
UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS: None.
SECTION V - HEALTH HAZARD DATA – ALKINE 3880
EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE (Conditions to Avoid): May cause local irritation when
in contact with moisture of the skin and mucous membranes. Aqueous solutions are
alkaline and have the same effect.
PRIMARY ROUTES OF ENTRY: Inhalation [x ]
Skin Contact [x ]
THRESHOLD LIMIT VALUE:
Undetermined
OTHER LIMITS: Undetermined
Other (Specify)
EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID PROCEDURES: EYES: Immediate irrigation for 30 minutes. SKIN: Thoroughly clean for 30 minutes.
INGESTION: Do not induce vomiting. Give large amounts of water. INHALATION: Remove to fresh air. If breathing is labored, call
physician. In all cases seek medical advice.
SECTION VI - REACTIVITY DATA
STABILITY
UNSTABLE
CONDITIONS TO AVOID: Strong Oxidizing agents.
STABLE
X
INCOMPATIBILITY (Materials to Avoid): Oxidizing Agents.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: Combustion may result in undefined organics, oxides of carbon.
HAZARDOUS
MAY OCCUR
POLYMERIZATION
WILL NOT
OCCUR
CONDITIONS TO AVOID: Nitrites should not be added.
X
SECTION VII - SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURES
STEPS TO BE TAKEN IN CASE MATERIAL IS RELEASED OR SPILLED: Mop up spill. Flush area with water. Place in approved
containers for disposal. Keep from entering sewers and waterways.
WATER DISPOSAL METHOD: Follow local, state and federal regulations.
SECTION VIII - SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: In absence of proper control, NIOSH approved.
VENTILATION
LOCAL EXHAUST: Yes, at elevated temperatures.
SPECIAL:
MECHANICAL:
OTHER:
PROTECTIVE GLOVES: Impervious
EYE PROTECTION: Chemical Goggles
OTHER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: Face-shield, protective clothing and safety shower.
SECTION IX - SPECIAL PRECAUTION
PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN HANDLING AND STORAGE: Prevent contact. Store in ventilated, cool dry area.
OTHER PRECAUTIONS: Store above freezing point, do not freeze. Keep containers sealed properly. Wash after handling. Empty
containers should be offered for reconditioning after use. Empty containers retain residues and label hazard precautions.
DATE ISSUED: 22-AUG-2002
SUPERSEDES: None
Information presented herein has been complied to be dependable and is accurate and reliable to the best of our knowledge and belief, but is not
guaranteed to be so. Nothing herein is to be construed as recommending any practice or any product violation of any patent or in violation of any law or
regulation. It is the user's responsibility to determine for him/herself the suitability of any material for a specific purpose and to adopt such safety
precautions as may be necessary. We make no warranty as to the results to be obtained in using any material and, since conditions of use are not
under our control, we must necessarily disclaim all liability with respect to the use of any material supplied by us.