N/A = Not Applicable MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET Effective Date: Oct. 2002
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SECTION 1 - PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION Revised Date: July 2004
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Product Name: P-20 LAUNDRY DETERGENT, AP Product ID#: 1520001 HMIS SYMBOL HMIS NFPA NFPA SYMBOL
Generic Name: Laundry Detergent HEALTH |2| SEVERE 4 EXTREME FIRE |0|
Supplier's Name: BIRSCH INDUSTRIES, INC. FLAMMABILITY |0| SERIOUS 3 HIGH REACTIVITY |0|
Supplier's Address: 476 Viking Drive, Suite 102 REACTIVITY |0| MODERATE 2 MODERATE TOXICITY |2|
: Virginia Beach, VA 23452 SLIGHT 1 SLIGHT SPECIAL |0|
Emergency Phone Number : (800) 255-3924 MINIMAL 0 INSIGNIFICANT
Information Phone Number: (757) 622-0356
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SECTION 2 - INGREDIENTS
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CHEMICAL NAME CAS # WT. % PEL TWA-TLV STEL-TLV CARCINOGEN
Sodium Carbonate 497-19-8 >1.0 None None None No
Sodium Silicate 1344-09-8 >1.0 None None None No
This product contains the following 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.D. | Flash Point (Method Used): N.A.
Vapor Pressure: N.A. Vapor Density: N.A. (Air=1): | Upper Explosive Limit:
% Volatile: pH: N.A. | Extinguishing Media:
Solubility in Water: Yes Evaporation Rate: (Water=1): N.A. | Special Fire Fighting Procedures: Normal
Physical Description: Free flowing yellow powder with a clean smell. | Unusual Fire & Explosion Hazards: None
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SECTION 5 - REACTIVE DATA | SECTION 6 - STORAGE AND HANDLING INFORMATION
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Stability: N.A. Hazardous Polymerization: N.A. | Precautions to be Taken in Handling and Storage:
Incompatibility (Materials to Avoid): |
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Oxides of Sulfur |
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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:|
Skin: Irritation from prolonged or repeated contact. | Skin: Rinse skin with water.
Eyes: May cause burning sensation, lacrimation and erythema. | Eyes: Immediately rinse eyes with water for 10 to 15 minutes.
Inhalation: May produce irritation of respiratory tract. | Inhalation: Moved exposed person to fresh air.
Ingestion: If ingested in sufficient amounts, spontaneous emesis may occur.| Ingestion: Drink a glass of water or milk. Vomiting need not be induced, but May cause nausea, abdominal discomfort and diarrhea. | large quantities may produce spontaneous vomiting. Systemic effects are not | expected.
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SECTION 8 - SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION
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Respiratory Protection: Wear NIOSH/MSHA dust mask. | Ventilation: Use local exhaust.
Protective Gloves: Wear clean cotton lined gloves. | Eye Protection: Wear safety glasses with side shields.
Other Protective Equipment: None
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: Dilute with plenty of water and flush into
and place in a container. Avoid dust conditions. | sewer system.
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