Uses other than those identified are not recommended
1-800-851-7145; 1-651-917-6133 (Int'l)
2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Classification for the undiluted product
Acute oral toxicity Category 4
Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1C
Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
Specific target organ toxicity (repeated
exposure)
FlammabilityFlammable Liquids, Category 4
Metal Corrosion: Category 1
Category 2
Signal word:
Hazard Statements
COMBUSTIBLE LIQUID. CAUSES SEVERE SKIN BURNS AND SERIOUS EYE DAMAGE. HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED. MAY CAUSE
DAMAGE TO ORGANS THROUGH PROLONGED OR REPEATED EXPOSURE. MAY BE CORROSIVE TO METALS.
Precautionary Statements
Causes burns/ serious damage to mouth, throat and stomach. Keep away from flames and hot surfaces. No smoking. Keep container tightly closed.
Keep only in original container. Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing. Wash affected areas thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or
smoke when using this product. Wear protective gloves, protective clothing and eye or face protection. IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. DO NOT
induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical personnel. Drink a cupful of milk or water. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all
contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water for at least 15 minutes. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. IF INHALED: Remove person to
fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and
easy to do. Continue rinsing for at least 15 minutes. Immediately call a Poison Center (1-800-851-7145) or physician. Get medical attention or
advice if you feel unwell. Absorb spillage to prevent material damage. Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. Store in corrosive-resistant
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container with a resistant inner liner. Dispose of in accordance with all federal, state and local applicable regulations. SUPPLEMENTAL
INFORMATION:. Mix only with water. DO NOT MIX WITH BLEACH OR ANY OTHER PRODUCT OR CHEMICAL. Can react to release chlorine
gas.
Health hazards not otherwise classified (HHNOC)
Physical hazards not otherwise classified (PHNOC)
- Not applicable
- Not applicable
Classification for the diluted product1:256
This product, when diluted as stated on the label, is not classified as hazardous according to OSHA 29CFR 1910.1200 (HazCom 2012-GHS) and
Canadian Hazardous Products Regulations (HPR) (WHMIS 2015-GHS).
Eyes: IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing for at least
15 minutes.
Skin:
IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water for at least 15 minutes.
Inhalation:
Ingestion:
water.
Notes to physician:
Most Important Symptoms/Effects: No information available.
Immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
Aggravated Medical Conditions:
more susceptible to irritating effects.
IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. DO NOT induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical personnel. Drink a cupful of milk or
Probable mucosal damage may contraindicate the use of gastric lavage.
Not applicable.
Individuals with chronic respiratory disorders such as asthma, chronic bronchitis, emphysema, etc., may be
Diluted Product:
Eyes: Rinse with plenty of water.
Skin:
No specific first aid measures are required
Inhalation:
Ingestion:
No specific first aid measures are required
IF SWALLOWED: Call a Poison Center (1-800-851-7145) or doctor/physician if you feel unwell.
5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
Specific methods:
Suitable extinguishing media:
Specific hazards:
Special protective equipment for firefighters: As in any fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH
(approved or equivalent) and full protective gear.
Extinguishing media which must not be used for safety reasons: No information available.
No special methods required
Use dry chemical, CO2, water spray or "alcohol" foam.
Although this product has a flash point below 200 Deg. F, it is an aqueous solution containing an
alcohol and does not sustain combustion. Corrosive material (See sections 8 and 10).
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
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Personal precautions:
Environmental precautions
and clean-up methods:
Put on appropriate personal protective equipment (see Section 8.).
Clean-up methods - large spillage. Material is toxic to fish. Do not discharge into lakes, streams, ponds,
or public water unless in accordance with an NPDES permit. Prevent product from entering drains.
Water runoff can cause environmental damage. Soak up with inert absorbent material. Sweep up and
shovel into suitable containers for disposal. Use a water rinse for final clean-up.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling: COMBUSTIBLE LIQUID. Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. Keep
container tightly closed. Ground/Bond container and receiving equipment. Use explosion-proof electrical, ventilating or lighting equipment. Use only
non-sparking tools. Take precautionary measures against static discharge. Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing. Wash thoroughly after
handling. Do not taste or swallow. Product residue may remain on/in empty containers. All precautions for handling the product must be used in
handling the empty container and residue. Avoid breathing vapors or mists. Use only with adequate ventilation. Remove and wash contaminated
clothing and footwear before re-use. Absorb spillage to prevent material damage. Mix only with water. DO NOT MIX WITH BLEACH OR ANY
OTHER PRODUCT OR CHEMICAL. Can react to release chlorine gas. FOR COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL USE ONLY.
Storage: Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. Store locked up. Store in corrosive-resistant container with a resistant inner liner.
Good general ventilation should be sufficient to control airborne levels.
Personal Protective Equipment
It is the responsibility of the employer to determine the potential risk of exposure to hazardous chemicals for employees in the workplace in order to
determine the necessity, selection, and use of personal protective equipment.
Eye protection:
Hand protection:
Skin and body protection:
Respiratory protection:
Hygiene measures:
Chemical-splash goggles.
Chemical-resistant gloves.
Protective footwear. Wear suitable protective clothing.
In case of insufficient ventilation wear suitable respiratory equipment. A respiratory protection program
that meets OSHA's 29 CFR 1910.134 and ANSI Z88.2 requirements must be followed whenever
workplace conditions warrant a respirator's use.
Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice.
Diluted Product:
Engineering measures to reduce exposure:
Good general ventilation should be sufficient to control airborne levels.
Personal Protective Equipment
Eye protection:
Hand protection:
Skin and body protection:
Respiratory protection:
Hygiene measures:
No personal protective equipment required under normal use conditions.
No personal protective equipment required under normal use conditions.
No personal protective equipment required under normal use conditions.
No personal protective equipment required under normal use conditions.
Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Physical State: LiquidColor: Clear , Blue
Evaporation Rate: No information availableOdor: Minty Slightly perfumed
Odor threshold: No information available.Boiling point/range: Not determined
Decomposition temperature: Not determinedAutoignition temperature: No information available
Solubility: Completely SolubleSolubility in other solvents: No information available
Relative Density (relative to water): 1.00Density:1.0 Kg/L
Vapor density: No information availableBulk density: No information available
Vapor pressure: No information available.Flash point (°F): >187°F >86.1°C
Partition coefficient (n-octanol/water): No information availableViscosity: 0
Elemental Phosphorus: 0 % by wt.VOC: 3.3 % *
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pH: § Flammability (Solid or Gas): Not applicable
Corrosion to metals: Metal corrosiveSustained combustion: The product does not sustain combustion
Explosion limits: - upper: Not determined -lower: Not determined
Dilution pH:
§
Dilution Flash Point (°F):> 200 °F > 93.3 °C
VOC % by wt. at use dilution: 0.01 %
* - Title 17, California Code of Regulations, Division 3, Chapter 1, Subchapter 8.5, Article 2, Consumer Products, Sections 94508
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Reactivity:
Stability:
Hazardous decomposition products:
Materials to avoid:
Conditions to avoid:
Not Applicable
The product is stable
None reasonably foreseeable.
Oxidizing agents. Anionic surfactant. Do not mix with chlorinated products (such as bleach).
None known.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Information on likely routes of exposure:
Skin contact, Inhalation, Ingestion, Eye contact
Delayed, immediate, or chronic effects and symptoms from short and long-term exposure
Skin contact: Corrosive. Causes severe burns. Symptoms may include burns, blisters, redness and pain (which may be
delayed).
Eye contact: Corrosive. Causes serious eye damage. Symptoms may include pain, burning sensation, redness, watering, blurred
vision or loss of vision.
Ingestion: Causes burns/ serious damage to mouth, throat and stomach. Symptoms may include stomach pain and nausea.
Symptoms may include vomiting, nausea, and/or feeling of general unwellness. Harmful if swallowed.
Inhalation: May cause irritation and corrosive effects to nose, throat and respiratory tract. Symptoms may include coughing and
difficulty breathing.
Sensitization: No known effects.
Target Organs (SE): None known
Target Organs (RE): No information available
Numerical measures of toxicity
ATE - Oral (mg/kg):
ATE - Inhalatory, mists (mg/l):
1700
>20
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Ecotoxicity: No information available.
Persistence and Degradability:
Bioaccumulation:
No information available.
No information available.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Do not contaminate water, food, or feed by storage or disposal.
Waste from residues / unused products (undiluted product):
This product, as sold, if discarded or disposed, is a hazardous waste according to Federal regulations (40 CFR 261.4 (b)(4)). Under RCRA, it is the
responsibility of the user of the product to determine, at the time of disposal, whether the waste solution meets RCRA criteria for hazardous waste.
Dispose in compliance with all Federal, state, provincial, and local laws and regulations.
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Waste from residues / unused products (diluted product):
This product, when diluted as stated on this SDS, is not a hazardous waste according to Federal regulations (40 CFR 261.4 (b)(4)). Under RCRA, it
is the responsibility of the user of the product to determine, at the time of disposal, whether the waste solution meets RCRA criteria for hazardous
waste. Dispose in compliance with all Federal, state, provincial, and local laws and regulations.
Pesticide Storage:
Refer to product label.
Pesticide Disposal:
Refer to product label.
Container Disposal:
Refer to product label.
RCRA Hazard Class (undiluted product): D002 Corrosive Waste.
RCRA Hazard Class (diluted product): Not Regulated.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
DOT/TDG/IMDG: The information provided below is the full transportation classification for this product. This description does not account for the
package size(s) of this product, that may fall under a quantity exception, according to the applicable transportation regulations. When shipping
dangerous goods, please consult with your internal, certified hazardous materials specialist to determine if any exceptions can be applied to your
shipment.
DOT (Ground) Bill of Lading Description:
IMDG (Ocean) Bill of Lading Description:
UN1903, DISINFECTANTS, LIQUID, CORROSIVE, N.O.S., (quaternary ammonium compounds), 8, III
This chemical is a pesticide product registered by the United States Environmental Protection Agency and is subject to certain labeling
requirements under federal pesticide law. These requirements differ from the classification criteria and hazard information required for safety data
sheets (SDS), and for workplace labels of non-pesticide chemicals. The hazard information required on the pesticide label is reproduced below. The
pesticide label also includes other important information, including directions for use.
DANGER: CORROSIVE. Causes irreversible eye damage and skin burns. Do not get in eyes, on skin or on clothing. Wear chemical splash-proof
goggles or face shield, rubber gloves and protective clothing. Harmful if swallowed, inhaled or absorbed through skin. Avoid breathing spray mist.
Wash thoroughly with soap and water after handling and before eating, drinking, chewing gum, using tobacco or using the toilet. Remove
contaminated clothing and wash before reuse.
CERCLA/ SARA
Canadian Regulations
Ingredient(s)CAS # NPRI
Ethyl alcohol 64-17-5X
16. OTHER INFORMATION
NFPA (National Fire Protection Association)
Rating Scale: (Low Hazard) 0 - 4 (Extreme Hazard)
Health 3
Flammability 2
Instability 0
Special Hazards -
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Diluted Product:
Health 0
Flammability 0
Instability 0
Special Hazards -
Revision: 2021-03-08
Version:
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Reason for revision:
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Additional advice:
Notice to Reader: 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 within. Actual conditions of use and handling are beyond seller's control. User is
responsible to evaluate all available information when using product for any particular use and to comply with all Federal, State, Provincial and
Local laws and regulations.