Ballistic traffic lane prespray Ramsey

ramsey
material safety data sheet
ballistic traffic lane prespray with date prepared: 01/09/1997
prozyme date revised: 05/20/1997
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1. chemical product and company identification

product name/use: ballistic traffic lane prespray with prozyme

manufacturer
the ramsey company ramsey telephone number: 800-421-2768
120 bartlett street emergency telephone (24 hours):
marlborough, ma 01752-3065 800-228-5635 ext 118

material safety data sheet: ##470021
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2. composition/information on ingredients

osha acgih
ingredient(s) cas no. % by weight pel/stel tlv/stel
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sodium metasilicate 6834-92-0 30 - 60 ne ne
sodium tripoly- 7758-29-4 30 - 60 ne ne
phosphate
sodium sulfate 7757-82-6 10 - 30 ne ne
sodium dodecyl- 25155-30-0 1 - 5 ne ne
benzene sulfonate
tetrasodium ethylene- 64-02-8 1 - 5 ne ne
diamine tetraacetate
d-limonene 5989-27-5 1 - 5 ne ne

na - not applicable ne - not established
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3. hazards identification

emergency overview
white, granular solid. lemon odor. may cause eye and skin burns. harmful if
swallowed.

potential health effects (see section 11 for toxicological information)
primary route(s) of exposure: _x_ eye _x_ skin contact ___ skin absorption
_x_ inhalation _x_ ingestion

signs and symptoms of overexposure
eyes:
may cause eye burns. symptoms may include pain, tearing, redness, swelling,
and eye injury.

skin:
may cause skin burns. symptoms may include pain, redness, swelling,
scarring, and skin damage.

ingestion:
harmful if swallowed. may cause mouth, throat and stomach burns. symptoms
may include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and severe stomach pain.

inhalation:
dust may cause nose, throat and respiratory tract irritation. symptoms may
include coughing and chest discomfort.

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medical conditions aggravated:
may aggravate pre-existing eye, skin and respiratory conditions.
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4. first aid measures

eyes:
immediately flush eyes with plenty of water while holding eyelids apart.
after initial flushing, remove any contact lenses and continue flushing for
at least 15 minutes. do not put any medication in the victim's eyes unless
instructed by a physician. get immediate medical attention.

skin:
immediately flush with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, then wash
with soap and water. immediately remove contaminated clothing. get medical
attention if irritation develops or persists. thoroughly wash (or discard)
clothing before reuse. destroy contaminated shoes.

ingestion:
do not induce vomiting. drink large quantities of water. get immediate
medical attention. never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.

inhalation:
remove to fresh air. if not breathing, give respiration; if breathing is
difficult, give oxygen (by trained personnel only). get immediate medical
attention.
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5. fire fighting measures

flash point and method: not applicable.

flammable limits:
not applicable.

autoignition temperature: not applicable.

extinguishing media:
use extinguishing media appropriate for surrounding fire.

hazardous combustion products:
normal products of combustion (carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide), phos-
phorous oxides, sulfur oxides, and sodium oxides.

fire and explosion hazards:
none known.

fire fighting instructions:
this product is not flammable. as in any fire, msha/niosh approved self-
contained breathing apparatus (scba) and full protective gear should be
worn.

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see section 8, exposure controls/personal protection and section 3, hazard
identification. isolate spill and keep non-essential personnel from entering
spill area. avoid dust formation. using non-metallic implements, collect by
carefully scooping or shoveling into a suitable dry container.
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7. handling and storage

handling:
handling label use directions. do not mix with other chemicals unless
instructed by label directions. avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing.
minimize dust generation. avoid breathing dust. wash thoroughly after
handling. immediately remove contaminated clothing. wash clothing and equip-
ment before reuse. destroy contaminated shoes. empty containers retain
residue and may be hazardous. (see section 14, transportation information).

storage:
keep container closed when not in use. store in a dry area away from incom-
patible materials. (see section 10, stability and reactivity).
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8. exposure controls/personal protection

engineering controls:
general room ventilation is expected to be adequate. if user operations
generate dust, ventilation should be used to keep airborne concentrations
below exposure limits for nuisance dusts (10 mg/m3 {total dust}; 3 mg/m3
{respirable fraction}).

personal protection:
eye:
where eye contact is possible, wear chemical splash goggles (ansi z87,
1-approved).

skin:
where skin contact is possible, chemical-resistant gloves should be worn.
when additional skin contact is possible, other protective equipment and
clothing (e.g., footwear) may be needed. all contaminated clothing should
be removed immediately and cleaned (or discarded) before reuse.

respiratory:
no respiratory protection is required if general room ventilation is
adequate and airborne concentrations are kept below exposure limits. when
exposure limits are exceeded, use appropriate respiratory protection
(niosh/msha) to prevent overexposure. for dust, use an approved dust res-
pirator.
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9. physical and chemical properties

physical state: solid
odor: lemon
appearance: white granular
ph: 12.6
percent volatile by weight: 2
vapor pressure: not applicable
vapor density: not applicable
boiling point: not applicable
freezing/melting point: not determined
solubility in water: complete

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ballistic traffic lane prespray with date prepared: 01/09/1997
prozyme date revised: 05/20/1997
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evaporation rate: not applicable
density: 0.80 g/ml {bulk density}
viscosity: not applicable
octanol/water partition coefficient: not determined
odor threshold: not determined
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10. stability and reactivity

stability (conditions to avoid):
stable.

polymerization:
will not occur.

hazardous decomposition:
none.

incompatible materials:
oxidizers (e.g., bleach), strong acids (e.g., hydrochloric acid) and
reactive metals (e.g., aluminum).
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11. toxicological information

acute data:
this product is expected to be corrosive to the eyes and skin due it its
high alkalinity. the following data are available for product ingredients:

oral dermal inhalation
product/ingredient ld50 (rat) ld50 (rabbit) lc50 (rat)
___________________ ______________ _________ ____________
sodium metasilicate 600-1153 mg/kg not available not available
sodium tripolyphos- 4100-5400 mg/kg >7940 mg/kg not available
phate
sodium dodecylben- 438 mg/kg not availabe not available
zene sulfonate
tetrasodium ethylene- 3030 mg/kg >5000 mg/kg not available
diamine tetraacetate
d-limonene 4400 mg/kg >5000 mg/kg 10.6 mg/l (5-hr)

sensitization data:
d-limonene has been reported to cause allergic skin reaction (redness,
swelling, and itching) in humans and in laboratory animals.

chronic data:
prolonged overexposure to high concentrations of d-limonene by ingestion
has caused kidney effects in laboratory animals. prolonged overexposure to
sodium tripolyphosphate by ingestion has caused kidney effects in labora-
tory animals.

reproductive/teratogenic data:
no data available.

carcinogenic/mutagenic data:
not listed as carcinogenic by ntp, iarc, or acgih or regulated as a
carcinogen by osha.

synergistic materials:
no data available.
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no data available.
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13. disposal considerations

disposal of this material should be in accordance with local, state or pro-
vincial and federal regulations. the unused product, as manufactured, is a
rcra hazardous waste (corrosive-d002) in accordance with 40 cfr 261. the
product has not been evaluated by the toxicity characteristic leachate pro-
cedure (tclp). according to rcra, it is the responsibility of the waste
generator to ensure proper disposal.
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14. transport information

dot/tdg hazardous material
description: corrosive solid, basic, inorganic, n.o.s.
dot/tdg technical name: sodium metasilicate
dot/tdg hazard class: 8
un id no./p.i.n. no.: 3262
dot/tdg packing group: iii
naerg: 154
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15. regulatory information

not meant to be all-inclusive-selected regulations represented.

United States
sara title iii (superfund amendments and reauthorization act)
311/312 hazard categories: under 40 cfr 370.2, this product meets the
following hazard categories: immediate, delayed.
313 reportable ingredients: ingredients in this product are not currently
subject to notification.

cercla (comprehensive response, compensation, and liability act)
cercla regulatory: not reportable under cercla.

tsca (toxic substance control act)
tsca status: this product complies with all tsca inventory requirements.

Canada
whmis (workplace hazardous materials information system):
class e- corrosive material; class d- division 2b, potential skin sensiti-
zer. this product has been classified in accordance with the hazard
criteria of the Canadian controlled products regulations (cpr) and the
msds contains all the information required by the cpr.

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ballistic traffic lane prespray with date prepared: 01/09/1997
prozyme date revised: 05/20/1997
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16. other information
nfpa rating
hmis rating fire
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| health | - | 3 | / \
|___________________|___|___| /\ 0 /\
| flammability | 0 | health / 3 \ / 0 \ reactivity
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| reactivity | 0 | \ / __ \ /
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| personal protection | - | \/
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msds status
revision #: 1

this msds replaces the msds. any changes in information are as follows:

approved by: eh&s/regulatory affairs
approval date: 05/20/1997

the information on this data sheet represents our current data and best
opinion as to the proper use in handling of the product under normal fore-
seeable conditions. any use of this product which is not in conformance with
this data sheet or product label, or which involves using the product in
combination with any other product or any other process is the responsi-
bility of the user.

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