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Delible Ink Stain Remover Ramsey

ramsey

material safety data sheet #470040

delible ink remover solvent-based date prepared: 06/23/2000
spotter date revised: 08/10/2000

1. product and company identification

product name/use: delible ink remover solvent-based spotter
carpet spotter 7

manufacturer
the ramsey company ramsey telephone number: 800-421-2768
120 bartlett street emergency telephone (24 hours): 800-228-5635
marlborough, ma 01752-3065 chemtrec (u.s./can.): 800-424-9300
chemtrec (int'l): +1703-527-3887

2. composition/information on ingredients

ingredient(s) cas no. % by weight osha pel/stel acgih tlv/stel
----- --- ---- ----- -----
water 7732-18-5 40-70 na na

triethanolamine 102-71-6 7-13 na 5 mg/m3

diethylene glycol 112-34-5 5-10 na na
monobutyl ether

n-butyl alcohol 71-36-3 3-7 100 ppm/50 ppm /50 ppm
(ceiling, skin) (ceiling,skin)

hexylene glycol 107-41-5 3-7 na /25 ppm na /25 ppm
(ceiling) (ceiling)

n-amyl acetate 628-63-7 0.5-1.5 100 ppm 100 ppm
(525 mg/m3) (532 mg/m3)

diethanolamine 111-42-2 1-5 3 ppm 0.46 ppm
(15 mg/m3) (2 mg/m3) skin

na - not available

osha regulatory status: this product is classified as hazardous under osha regulations.
whmis class: class b-division 3; class d-division 2b

3. hazards identification

emergency overview
clear, light yellow liquid. banana odor. combustible. may cause eye and
skin irritation. may be 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 irritation. symptoms may include redness and pain.

skin:
may cause skin irritation. symptoms may include redness, rash and mild
swelling.

ingestion:
may be harmful is swallowed. may cause mouth, throat and stomach irritation. symptoms may include nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. may also cause central nervous system effects including headache, dizziness and weakness.

inhalation:
high concentrations of vapor or mist may cause nose, throat and respiratory tract irritation. symptoms may include coughing and a burning sensation in the nose and throat. high concentrations of vapor or mist may also cause central nervous system effects including headache, dizziness and nausea.

effects of chronic exposure:
prolonged or repeated contact can cause defatting and drying of the skin which may result in skin irritation and dermatitis (rash).

medical conditions aggravated:
may aggravate pre-existing eye, skin and respiratory conditions.

4. first aid measures

eyes:
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 medical attention.

skin:
flush thoroughly with plenty of water, then wash with soap and water. remove saturated clothing. get medical attention if irritation develops or persists. thoroughly wash (or discard) clothing and shoes before reuse.

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 medical attention if symptoms persist.

5. fire fighting measures

flash point and method: 119 degrees f 48 degrees c tcc

flammable limits
upper explosive limit: 11.2% (n-butyl alcohol)
lower explosive limit: 1.4% (n-butyl alcohol)

autoignition temperature: not applicable

extinguishing media:
use water fog, dry chemical, co2, or foam.

hazardous combustion products:
normal products of combustion (carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide) and nitrogen oxides.

fire and explosion hazards:
class ii combustible liquid. this product is combustible and may be ignited by heat, sparks, flame, and other ignition sources. vapors can travel to a source of ignition and flash back.

fire fighting instructions:
evacuate area. cool containers exposed to fire with water. msha/niosh approved self-contained breathing apparatus (scba) and full protective gear should be worn.

6. accidental release measures

see section 8, exposure controls/personal protection and section 3, hazard identification. floors may be slippery. use care to avoid falling. remove ignition sources and ventilate spill area. contain and isolate spill. keep non-essential personnel from entering spill area. use mop, absorbent and non-sparking tools to collect material for proper disposal. rinse area with water.

7. handling and storage

handling:
follow label use directions. do not mix with other chemicals unless instructed by label directions. avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing. use with adequate ventilation. avoid breathing vapor or mist. use spark-proof tools. wash thoroughly after handling. remove contaminated clothing. wash clothing and equipment before reuse.

storage:
keep container closed when not in use. store away from incompatible materials (see section 10, stability and reactivity). store away from direct sunlight. keep away from heat, sparks and flame.

8. exposure controls/personal protection

engineering controls:
good general room ventilation is expected to be adequate. if user operations generate vapor or mist, ventilation should be used to keep airborne concentrations below exposure limits (see section 2, composition/information on ingredients).

personal protection
eye:
where eye contact is possible, wear safety glasses with side shields or chemical splash goggles (ansi z87.1 approved).

skin:
where skin contact is possible, chemical-resistant clothing (e.g., gloves)
should be worn.

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.

9. physical and chemical properties

physical state: liquid
odor: banana
appearance: clear, light yellow
ph: 8.3 to 9.3
percent volatile by weight: 95
vapor pressure: not available
vapor density: not available
boiling point: not available
freezing/melting point: not available
solubility in water: complete
evaporation rate: not available
specific gravity: 0.99
viscosity: water thin
octanol/water partition coefficient: not available
odor threshold: not available

10. stability and reactivity

stability (conditions to avoid):
stable

polymerization:
will not occur.

hazardous decomposition:
none.

incompatible materials:
oxidizers (e.g., bleach) and strong acids (e.g., hydrochloric acid).

11. toxicological information

acute data:
no data is available for this product. this following data are available
for product ingredients:

oral ld50 dermal ld50 inhalation lc50
product/ingredient (rat) (rabbit) (rat)
---------------------
triethanolamine 4000-9110 mg/kg 2000 mg/kg not available

diethylene glycol 5660 mg/kg 4120 mg/kg not available
monobutyl ether

n-butyl alcohol 790-4400 mg/kg 4200-5300 mg/kg 8000 ppm (4-hr)

hexylene glycol 3700-4700 mg/kg 7900-12000 mg/kg not available

n-amyl acetate 6500-16600 mg/kg >17500 mg/kg not available

diethanolamine 710-3540 mg/kg 12200 mg/kg not available

sensitization data:
no data available.

chronic data:
prolonged overexposure to n-butyl alcohol by ingestion and inhalation has caused central nervous system effects in humans and laboratory animals. prolonged overexposure to high concentrations of triethanolamine by ingestion and dermal absorption has caused minor liver and kidney effects in laboratory 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. in long-term animal studies with diethanolamine, increases in tumor formation were seen in mice, but not rats.

synergistic materials:
no data available.

12. ecological information

this product is made with all biodegradable detergents. no other data available.

13. disposal considerations

disposal of this material should be in accordance with local, state or provincial and federal regulations. the unused product, as manufactured, is a rcra hazardous waste (ignitable-d001) in accordance with 40 cfr 261. the product has not been evaluated by the toxicity characteristic leachate procedure (tclp). according to rcra, it is the responsibility of the waste generator to ensure proper disposal.

14. transport information

dot/tdg hazardous material description: not regulated when in a container of 119 gallons (454 liters) or less.

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, fire.
313 reportable ingredients: n-butyl alcohol is subject to the reporting requirements of section 313 of title iii of the superfund amendments and reauthorization act of 1986 and 40 cfr part 372.

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 b-division 3, combustible liquid; class d-division 2b, eye and skin irritant. 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.

16. other information

hmis rating

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| health | - | 2 |
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| flammability | 2 |
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| reactivity | 0 |
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| personal protection | - |
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nfpa rating

fire
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health / \ / \ reactivity
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special

msds status
revision #: 3

this msds replaces the june 23, 2000 msds. any changes in information are as follows:
in section 3
emergency overview - immediate concerns (text) potential health effects - skin absorption (text) signs & symptoms - eyes (text) signs & symptoms - ingestion (text)

in section 4
firstaid - eyes (text)

in section 9
(ph) (from) (ph) (to) specific gravity (from) specific gravity (to)

in section 11
subchronic (text) toxicological (text)

in section 15
sara 313 reportable ingredients (text)

in section 16
hmis health hmis health (chronic '*')

approved by: eh&s/regulatory affairs
approval date: 08/10/2000

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 foreseeable 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 responsibility of the user.