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RJ8 7110

Spartan Chemical Company, Inc. - Material Safety Data Sheet

Section I: Product Information

Product Name: RJ8

Product Number: 7110; 7111

Product Division: Janitorial

Shipping Description: Compounds, cleaning liquid, 8, NA 1760, III, (contains sodium hypochlorite, sodium hydroxide) for 55 gal.; ORM-D, Consumer commodity, cleaning compounds, liquid, n.o.s. excluding 55 gal.

Spartan Chemical Company, Inc.
1110 Spartan Drive, Maumee, OH 43537

Product/Technical Information: 1-800-537-8990
Medical Emergency: 1-888-314-6171 (24 hours)
Chemical Leak/Spill Emergency (CHEMTREC): 1-800-424-9300 (24 hours)

NFPA Ratings:
Health: 2 - Moderate
Fire: 0 - Minimal
Reactivity: 0 - Minimal

HMIS Ratings:
Health: 2 - Moderate
Fire: 0 - Minimal
Reactivity: 0 - Minimal
Personal Protective Equipment: B - Safety Glasses; gloves

Section II: Hazardous Ingredients

Listed when present at 1% or greater; carcinogens at 0.1% or greater. All component chemicals are listed or exempted from listing on the TSCA Inventory of chemical substances maintained by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

Chemical Name: Sodium hypochlorite
% W: 1–3
CAS Registry No.: 7681-52-9
TWA mg/m³: Not Established
STEL mg/m³: Not Established
Ceiling mg/m³: Not Established
Carcinogen: No

Chemical Name: Sodium hydroxide
% W: <1
CAS Registry No.: 1310-73-2
TWA mg/m³: 2
STEL mg/m³: Not Established
Ceiling mg/m³: Not Established
Carcinogen: No

Section III: Physical Data

Boiling Point: 210 °F
Vapor Pressure: 18 mm Hg @ 75 °F
Vapor Density (Air = 1): Unknown
Solubility in Water: Complete
pH: 13.0–13.2
Specific Gravity (H₂O = 1): 1.042
Evaporation Rate (Butyl Acetate = 1): <1
Percent Solid by Weight: 7–8
Physical State: Liquid
Appearance & Odor: Clear yellow liquid, clean mint fragrance

Section IV: Fire & Explosive Hazard Data

Flash Point: None
Method Used: ASTM-D56
Flammable Limits: Not Established
Flame Extension: N/A
Extinguishing Media: N/A
Special Fire Fighting Procedures: None
Unusual Fire & Explosive Hazards: None known

Section V: Health Hazard Data

Threshold Limit Value: Not Established
Primary Routes of Entry: Skin Contact
Effects of Overexposure / Conditions to Avoid: Severe eye irritant. May cause skin irritation. Irritation to mucous membranes may occur if the product is misted or inhaled. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Not recommended for use by persons with heart conditions or chronic respiratory problems such as asthma, emphysema, or obstructive lung disease.

Conditions Aggravated by Use: Use of this product may aggravate preexisting respiratory or heart conditions.

Emergency & First Aid Procedures

Eyes: In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with water for at least 15 minutes. Remove contact lenses. Call a physician.
Skin: In case of contact, flush skin with water. Wash clothing before reuse.
Ingestion: If swallowed, drink large quantities of water. Do not induce vomiting. Call a physician immediately.

Section VI: Reactivity Data

Stability: Stable
Incompatible Materials: Acids; ammonia; oxidizable materials
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Hypochlorous acid, chlorine
Hazardous Polymerization: Will Not Occur

Section VII: Spill or Leak Procedures

Steps if Material is Released or Spilled: Flush with copious amounts of water into sanitary sewer system.
Waste Disposal Method: Same as above.

Section VIII: Special Protection Information

Respiratory Protection: None required
Ventilation: Good general ventilation should be sufficient for most conditions. Local exhaust ventilation may be necessary for some operations.
Protective Gloves: Rubber or water-proof gloves
Eye Protection: Safety glasses
Other Protective Equipment: None

Section IX: Special Precautions

Precautions - Handling & Storing: None
Other Precautions: None

Document Information

© SCC 11/15/1999
Prepared by: Ronald T. Cook, Manager, Regulatory Affairs
Effective Date: 11/15/1999
Supersedes: 09/28/1999
Changes: Correct shipping description
Reference: 29 CFR 1910.1200 (OSHA)

This document has been prepared using data from sources considered technically reliable. It does not constitute a warranty, express or implied, as to the accuracy of the information contained herein. Actual conditions of use and handling are beyond sellers control. User is responsible to evaluate all available information when using product for any particular use and to comply with all Federal, State and Local laws and regulations.