N/A = Not Applicable MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET Effective Date: Oct. 2002
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SECTION 1 - PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION Revised Date: Feb 2004
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Product Name: P-21 LAUNDRY DETERGENT, HD Product ID#: 1521001 HMIS SYMBOL HMIS NFPA NFPA SYMBOL
Generic Name: POWDERED LAUNDRY DETERGENT HEALTH |3| SEVERE 4 EXTREME FIRE |0|
Supplier's Name: BIRSCH INDUSTRIES, INC. FLAMMABILITY |0| SERIOUS 3 HIGH REACTIVITY |2|
Supplier's Address: 476 Viking Drive, Suite 102 REACTIVITY |2| MODERATE 2 MODERATE TOXICITY |3|
: Virginia Beach, VA 23452 SLIGHT 1 SLIGHT SPECIAL-CORR
Emergency Phone Number: (800) 255-3924 MINIMAL 0 INSIGNIFICANT
Information Phone Number: (757) 622-0355
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SECTION 2 - INGREDIENTS
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CHEMICAL NAME CAS # WT. % PEL TWA-TLV STEL-TLV CARCINOGEN
SODIUM HYDROXIDE1310-73-2<30.02MG/M3200MG/M3NG MG/M3NO
SODIUM METASILICATE 6834-92-0 <10.0 2MG/M3 2MG/M3 NO
This product contains toxic chemicals subject to
the reporting requirements of section 313 of the Emergency Planning
and Community Right-To-Know Act of 1988 and of 40 CFR 372.
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SECTION 3 - PHYSICAL DATA | SECTION 4 - FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA
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Boiling Point (F): N/A Specific Gravity: N/A | Flash Point (Method Used): N/A
Vapor Pressure: N/A Vapor Density (Air=1): N/A | Upper Explosive Limit: N/A
% Volatile: N/A pH: 12.5 | Extinguishing Media: Any suited to fire in surrounding area.
Solubility in Water: YES Evaporation Rate (Water=1): N/A | Special Fire Fighting Procedures: Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and
| Full fire fighting protective clothing. NIOSH APPROVED ONLY.
Physical Description: YELLOW GRANULAR POWDER. | Unusual Fire & Explosion Hazards: None
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SECTION 5 - REACTIVE DATA | SECTION 6 - STORAGE AND HANDLING INFORMATION
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Stability: STABLE Hazardous Polymerization: WILL NOT OCCUR | Precautions to be Taken in Handling and Storage:
Incompatibility (Materials to Avoid): ONLY USE AS INTENDED. SEE SECTION 4| DO NOT STACK OVER 3 DRUMS HIGH.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: NONE |
CONDITION TO AVOID: Excess moisture can cause exothermic reaction.|
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SECTION 7 - HEALTH HAZARDS AND FIRST AID
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Effects of Overexposure: | First Aid Procedures:
Primary Route of Entry: |
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF EXPOSURE: PRODUCT, EITHER DRY OR IN
SOLUTION, IS DESTRUCTIVE TO TISSUE. SEVERE BURNS CAN BE
PRODUCED. CONTACT WITH EYES CAN PRODUCE PERMANENT DAMAGE.
Inhalation: Can irritate nose, throat, and lungs
Skin: Exposure to skin can cause tissue destruction. | Skin: Wash with soap and water until “slippery” feeling is gone. Eyes: Exposure to eyes will cause redness and irritation. Severe | Eyes: Flush with warm water for at least 15 minutes;
eye irritant. | Seek medical attention.
Inhalation: Dust may cause irritation to the mucous membranes and | Inhalation: Leave contaminated area immediately; breathe fresh air.
respiratory systems. |
Ingestion: Do not take internally. Extremely high toxicity. Will | Ingestion: Drink large quantities of water followed by mild acids
cause burns to mouth, throat.|such as 5% acetic acid, orange juice. Do not induce vomiting.
|Call a physician.
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SECTION 8 - SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION
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Respiratory Protection: Not needed. | Ventilation: Local ventilation.
Protective Gloves: Not needed. | Eye Protection: Protective goggles ONLY if material is dusty.
Other Protective Equipment:
PLEASE READ AND FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS ON THE PRODUCT LABEL. THEY ARE YOUR BEST GUIDE FOR THIS PRODUCT IN THE MOST EFFECTIVE WAY, AND THEY ALSO GIVE THE NECESSARY SAFETY PRECAUTIONS TO PROTECT YOUR HEALTH.
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SECTION 9 - SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURES
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Steps to be Taken in Case Material is Released or Spilled: Sweep up. | Waste Disposal Method: Dispose of waste in accordance with local,
For powders, return to container. | state and federal regulations.
SHIPPING REGULATIONS:
UN/NA Number:UN1759
DOT Hazard Class:CORROSIVE MATERIAL
Shipping Label:CORROSIVE
Shipping Name:CORROSIVE SOLID, NOS, (SODIUM HYDROXIDE)
Product Name:L-21 LAUNDRY DETERGENT, HD