FG0155 - #155 GREASE STRIP
Material Safety Data Sheet
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SECTION I - IDENTITY
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#155 GREASE STRIP
Hazardous - YES
PERMA Incorporated ------------------------------------
605 Springs Road | Health | 2 |
Bedford, MA. 01730 | Flammability | 0 |
| Reactivity | 0 |
| Personal Protection | D |
Telephone Number for Information ------------------------------------
(978)667-5161 4 = Most Hazardous
Date Prepared Emergency Phone Number
07/03/97 1-800-255-3924 or Poison Center
Prepared ByA.Vadasz
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SECTION II - HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS
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Hazardous Components PEL TWA STEL Other Limits %
CAS Reg# mg/m3 mg/m3 mg/m3 mg/m3 (opt)
SODIUM HYDROXYDE #1310-73-2 2 N.A. N.A. CEILING: 2 < 10
*LISTED CHEMICAL SUBJECT TO REPORTING REQUIREMENT OF SCT.313 OF TITLE III.
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SECTION III - PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS
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Boiling point - 212F Specific Gravity(Water=1) - 1.11
Vapor Pressure (mm Hg) - 14 Melting Point - N.A.
Vapor Density (air=1) - 1.26 Evaporation Rate(Butyl Acetate=1) -0.25
Viscosity (CPS) - NA Decomposition Temperature -NA.
Auto Ignition Temp. - NA Solubility in Water -COMPLETE
pH - 14 +/-.5
Appearance and Odor -CLEAR, FAINT YELLOW LIQUID, DETERGENT ODOR
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SECTION IV - FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA
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Flash Point - N.A. Flammable Limits
LEL - N.A. UEL - N.A.
Extinguishing media - WATER
Fire Fighting Procedure - COOL CONTAINERS WITH WATER
Fire and Explosion Hazards - NONE
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SECTION V - REACTIVITY DATA
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Stability - STABLE
Conditions to Avoid - N.A.
Incompatibility - ACIDS, STRONG OXIDIZERS
Hazardous Decomposition or Byproduct - N.A.
Hazardous Polymerization - WILL NOT OCCUR
Conditions to Avoid - N.A.
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The information herein is based on data considered accurate. However, no
warranty is expressed or implied regarding the accuracy of these data or
results to be obtained from use thereof.
Essentially similar to OSHA form # 174
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SECTION VI - HEALTH HAZARD DATA
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Routes of entry:
Inhalation - YES Skin - YES Ingestion - YES
Health Hazards-Acute: CAUSES CHEMICAL BURNS TO EYES, SKIN AND MUCOUS MEMBR.
CHRONIC: CHEMICAL BURNS AND/OR ULCERATION OF SKIN AND MUCOUS MEMBRANES,
EYES. TARGET ORGANS: EYES, RESP. SYS., UPPER G.I. TRACT, SKIN
Carcinogenicity: NO
NTP - N.A. IARC Monographs - N.A. OSHA Regulated - NO
Signs and Symptoms of Exposure - ITCHING, BURNING SENSATION, REDNESS
SOAPY FEEL ON SKIN
Medical Conditions Aggravated - SENSITIZED SKIN
Emergency and First Aid Procedures - IMMEDIATELY WASH CONTACT AREAS (EYES)
WITH LARGE QUANTITIES OF WATER. NEUTRALIZE WITH DILUTE VINEGAR/CITRUS SOL.
INGESTION: GIVE CITRUS JUICE, DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. CALL PHYSICIAN.
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SECTION VII - PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE HANDLING AND USE
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Steps to be Taken in Case Material is Released or Spilled - DIKE AND
COLLECT MATERIAL INTO PLASTIC CONTAINER. WATER RINSE AND DRAIN, FLUSH
SMALL AMOUNTS. (BIODEGRADABLE)
Waste Disposal Method - DISPOSE OF ACCORDING TO LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL
HAZARDOUS WASTE REGULATIONS.
EPA WASTE NO. D002
Precautions to be Taken in Handling and Storage -
DO NOT MIX WITH OTHER CHEMICALS.
AVOID PROLONGED CONTACT. KEEP FROM FREEZING AND EXCESSIVE HEAT
Other Precautions - STORE IN SECURE AREA. AVOID FOOD OR FEED CONTAMINATION.
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN !
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SECTION VIII - CONTROL MEASURES
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Respiratory Protection - USE IN WELL VENTILATED AREA, FOLLOW DIRECTIONS,
AVOID INHALING MIST
Ventilation Local Exhaust - RECOMMENDED
Mechanical - REQUIRED: EXCHANGE EVERY 10 -15 MINUTES
Special - N.A.
Other - ASSURE FRESH AIR CIRCULATION.
Protective Gloves - REQUIRED: RUBBER, PLASTIC
Eye Protection - REQUIRED: SAFETY GLASSES, GOGGLES
Other Protection - RECOMMENDED: RUBBER OR PLASTIC APRON, EYE WASH, SHOWER,
FACE SHIELD
Work/Hygienic Practices - DO NOT EAT, DRINK OR SMOKE NEXT TO MATERIAL.
WASH HANDS/FACE AFTER WORK.
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SECTION IX - TRANSPORTATION 49 CFR
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Unit Cont. - 55,30,5,1 GAL., 1 QT PLASTIC Report Qty. (Lbs) - 10500
OSHA - IRRITANT Labels - CORROSIVE
DOT - HAZARDOUS /X/ CORROSIVE LIQUID, PACKAGING GROUP II
UN - HAZARDOUS /X/ CORROSIVE LIQUID, PACKAGING GROUP II
DOT/UN: Corrosive liquid, basic, organic,
n.o.s. (contains Sodium Hydroxide) 8, UN3267, PG II
1 quart container=limited quantity 49 CFR 173.154
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Vendor assumes no responsiblity for injury to vendee or third person proxim-
ately caused if reasonable safety procedures are not adhered to as stipulated
in the data sheet. Additionally, vendor assumes no responsibility for injury
to vendee or third persons proximately caused by abnormal use of the material
even if reasonable safety procedures are followed. Further more, vendee
assumes the risk in use of the material.
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