MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET Page 1
From: C A R K E M P R O D U C T S, I N C.
4275 St. Johns Parkway
Sanford, FL 32771
(800) 423-3168
Emergency phone #: (800) 424-9300 CHEMTREC
To comply with OSHA form #174
SECTION 1 – IDENTIFICATION OF PRODUCT
Product Name: HEAVY DUTY INDUSTRIAL DEGREASER
Product Code: HDID
Synonym or Cross Reference: ALKALINE DEGREASER
SECTION II – HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS
Ingredients: CAS No. TLV WGT %
Potassium Hydroxide 1310-58-3
Sodium Silicate 1344-09-08
Ethylene Glycol Monobutyl Ether 111-76-2
SECTION III – PHYSICAL DATA
Appearance: Violet Liquid Vapor Density; Heavier Than Air
Odor: Disinfectant Odor Evaporation Rate: (Ethyl Ether =1) Slower Than Ethyl Ether
Specific Gravity 1.08 Solubility In Water: Total
Vapor Pressure (mmHg): N/A PH: 13
Boiling Point: 212 F
Melting Point: N/A
SECTION IV – FIRE AND EXPLOSION DATA
Flash Point: None
Lower Flammable Limit %: N/A
Upper Flammable Limit %: N/A
Fire Extinguishing Media: Carbon Dioxide, Dry Chemical, Foam.
Special Fire Fighting Procedures: N/A Non-Flammable
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazard: N/A
SECTION V – HEALTH HAZARD / TOXICOLOGICAL PROPERTIES
Acute Effects
Eyes: Contact with eyes can cause irritation, redness, tearing, blurred vision, and/or swelling.
Skin: Contact with skin can cause irritation, (minor itching, burning and/or redness), dermatitis, defatting may be readily absorbed through the skin
Inhalation: Inhalation of vapors can cause nasal and respiratory irritation, dizziness, weakness, fatigue, nausea, headache, possible unconsciousness and/or asphyxiation. Aspiration of material into lungs may result in chemical pneumonitis: which can be fatal. May be toxic.
Ingestion: Ingestion can cause gastrointestinal irritation, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea.
Chronic Effects: None
Carcinogenic: Yes _ No _X
Teratogen: Yes _ No _X
Mutagen: Yes _ No _X
Primary Routes of Exposure: Inhalation, Skin, Ingestion.
F I R S T A I D
Inhalation: If inhaled, remove victim from exposure to well ventilated area. Make him/her comfortably warm, but not hot. Use oxygen or artificial respiration as required. Consult a physician.
Skin: Flush with large volume of water, wash with soap and water. If irritation continues, consult physician.
Eyes: For eye contact, flush promptly with excess water for at least fifteen minutes. Consult a physician.
Ingestion: If ingested, do not induce vomiting. Give victim several glasses of water followed by citrus fruit juice. Call physician immediately.
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET Page 2
From: C A R K E M P R O D U C T S, I N C.
4275 St. Johns Parkway
Sanford, FL 32771
(800) 423-3168
Emergency phone #: (800) 424-9300 CHEMTREC
Product Name: HDID - HEAVY DUTY INDUSTRIAL DEGREASER
SECTION VI – REACTIVITY DATA
Stability: Stable
Conditions To Avoid: None
Incompatibility Materials To Avoid: None
Hazardous Decomposition Products: None
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur.
SECTION VII – SPILL AND DISPOSAL PROCEDURE
Spills, Leak or Release: Wipe up and contain large spill with inert absorbent.
Waste Disposal: Dispose of in accordance with Local, State, and Federal Regulations.
SECTION VIII – PROTECTION INFORMATION
Respiratory Protection: With general room ventilation. Does not require a respirator.
Ventilation: Normal local exhaust.
Protection Gloves: To prevent prolonged exposure, use rubber gloves.
Eye Protection: Safety glasses or goggles with splash guard or side shields.
Other Protective Equip. Wear protective clothing as required to prevent skin contact.
SECTION IX – HANDLING AND STORAGE PRECAUTIONS
Storage and Handling: Use with adequate ventilation. Harmful or fatal if swallowed! Avoid contact with eyes and skin. Avoid breathing
vapors. Keep away from children.
SECTION X – ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Shipping Information: Please comply with DOT regulations in USA
Hazard Rating:
0 = Insignificant Health 1
1 = Slight Fire 0
2 = Moderate Reactivity 0
3 = High Personal Protection – see section VIII
4 = Extreme
Product Code: HDID Prepared on: 08/2003
This information in the Material Safety Data Sheet has been compiled from our experience and date presented in various technical publications.
It is the user’s responsibility to determine the suitability of this information for the adoption of the safety precautions s may be necessary.
We reserve the right to revise Material Safety Data Sheets from time to time as new technical information becomes available. The user has the responsibility to contact the company to make sure that the sheet is the latest issue.