Zep BZ7367 User Manual

SAFETY DATA SHEET

BZ7367 ALK DRAIN OPENER R02701 12QT/CS

Version 1.3

Revision Date 04/05/2018

Print Date 09/05/2018

Material name

:

BZ7367 ALK DRAIN OPENER R02701 12QT/CS
Material number

:

000000000001041423

Company

:

Zep Inc.

Address

:

350 Joe Frank Harris Parkway, SE
Emerson, GA 30137
Telephone

:

404-352-1680

Emergency telephone numbers

For SDS Information

:

Compliance Services 1-877-428-9937

For a Medical Emergency

:

877-541-2016 Toll Free - All Calls Recorded

For a Transportation
Emergency

:

CHEMTREC: 800-424-9300 - All Calls Recorded.
In the District of Columbia 202-483-7616

Recommended use

:

Drain and Sewer Care
Appearance

liquid

Colour

dark red

Odour

odourless

Skin corrosion

:

Category 1

Serious eye damage

:

Category 1

Hazard pictograms

:

Signal word

:

Danger

Hazard statements

:

H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.

Precautionary statements

:

Prevention:
P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling.
P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye
protection/ face protection.

Response:

P301 + P330 + P331 IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT
induce vomiting.

SECTION 1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION

Manufacturer or supplier's details

Recommended use of the chemical and restrictions on use

SECTION 2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

Emergency Overview

GHS Classification

GHS label elements

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P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off
immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with
water/shower.
P304 + P340 + P310 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air
and keep comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a
POISON CENTER/doctor.
P305 + P351 + P338 + P310 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with
water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present
and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a POISON
CENTER/doctor.
P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.
Disposal:
P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local
regulation.
Substance / Mixture

:

Mixture

Chemical name

CAS-No.

Concentration [%]

sodium hydroxide

1310-73-2

>= 30 - < 50

General advice

:

Move out of dangerous area.
Consult a physician.
Show this safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance.
Do not leave the victim unattended.

If inhaled

:

If unconscious, place in recovery position and seek medical
advice.
If symptoms persist, call a physician.

In case of skin contact

:

Immediate medical treatment is necessary as untreated
wounds from corrosion of the skin heal slowly and with
difficulty.
Wash off immediately with plenty of water for at least 15
minutes.
Remove contaminated clothing and shoes.
Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.
If skin irritation persists, call a physician.

In case of eye contact

:

Small amounts splashed into eyes can cause irreversible
tissue damage and blindness.
Rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under the eyelids,
for at least 15 minutes.
Remove contact lenses.
Protect unharmed eye.
Keep eye wide open while rinsing.
If eye irritation persists, consult a specialist.

SECTION 3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

Hazardous components

The exact percentages of disclosed substances are withheld as trade secrets.

SECTION 4. FIRST AID MEASURES

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If swallowed

:

Keep respiratory tract clear.
Do NOT induce vomiting.
Do not give milk or alcoholic beverages.
Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
If symptoms persist, call a physician.
Take victim immediately to hospital.

Most important symptoms
and effects, both acute and
delayed

:

Effects are dependent on exposure (dose, concentration,
contact time).
Effects are immediate and delayed.
Symptoms may include irritation, redness, pain, and rash.
Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
Review section 2 of SDS to see all potential hazards.

Notes to physician

:

Treat symptomatically. Symptoms may be delayed.

Suitable extinguishing media

:

Dry chemical

Unsuitable extinguishing
media

:

High volume water jet

Specific hazards during
firefighting

:

Do not allow run-off from fire fighting to enter drains or water
courses.
Hazardous combustion
products

:

No hazardous combustion products are known

Specific extinguishing
methods

:

Use extinguishing measures that are appropriate to local
circumstances and the surrounding environment.

Further information

:

Collect contaminated fire extinguishing water separately. This
must not be discharged into drains.
Fire residues and contaminated fire extinguishing water must
be disposed of in accordance with local regulations.

Special protective equipment
for firefighters

:

Wear self-contained breathing apparatus for firefighting if
necessary.

Personal precautions,
protective equipment and
emergency procedures

:

Use personal protective equipment.

Environmental precautions

:

Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so.
If the product contaminates rivers and lakes or drains inform
respective authorities.
Prevent product from entering drains.

Methods and materials for
containment and cleaning up

:

Soak up with inert absorbent material (e.g. sand, silica gel,
acid binder, universal binder, sawdust).
Keep in suitable, closed containers for disposal.

SECTION 5. FIREFIGHTING MEASURES

SECTION 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

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Advice on safe handling

:

Do not breathe vapours/dust.
Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
For personal protection see section 8.
Smoking, eating and drinking should be prohibited in the
application area.
To avoid spills during handling keep bottle on a metal tray.
Dispose of rinse water in accordance with local and national
regulations.

Conditions for safe storage

:

Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated
place.
Containers which are opened must be carefully resealed and
kept upright to prevent leakage.
Observe label precautions.
Electrical installations / working materials must comply with
the technological safety standards.
This product is formulated for use on hard metal surfaces.
This product does contain a reducing agent(s) that may
corrode soft metals. This product should be stored in its
original packaging or containers of similar construction, and
not in metal vessels.

Materials to avoid

:

Oxidizing agents
Store and keep away from bases and alkalies.
Do not store near acids.

Components

CAS-No.

Value type
(Form of
exposure)

Control
parameters /
Permissible
concentration

Basis

sodium hydroxide

1310-73-2

C

2 mg/m3

ACGIH

C

2 mg/m3

NIOSH REL

TWA

2 mg/m3

OSHA Z-1

C

2 mg/m3

OSHA P0

C

2 mg/m3

CAL PEL

Engineering measures

:

effective ventilation in all processing areas

Respiratory protection

:

Use respiratory protection unless adequate local exhaust
ventilation is provided or exposure assessment demonstrates
that exposures are within recommended exposure guidelines.

SECTION 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

SECTION 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION

Components with workplace control parameters

Personal protective equipment

Hand protection

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Material

:

Protective gloves

Remarks

:

The suitability for a specific workplace should be discussed
with the producers of the protective gloves.

Eye protection

:

Tightly fitting safety goggles
Wear face-shield and protective suit for abnormal processing
problems.
Ensure that eyewash stations and safety showers are close to
the workstation location.

Skin and body protection

:

Impervious clothing
Choose body protection according to the amount and
concentration of the dangerous substance at the work place.

Hygiene measures

:

When using do not eat or drink.
When using do not smoke.
Wash hands before breaks and at the end of workday.

Appearance

:

liquid

Colour

:

dark red

Odour

:

odourless

Odour Threshold

:

No data available

pH : 13 - 14

Melting point/freezing point

:

No data available

Boiling point

:

135 °C

Flash point

:

Not applicable

Evaporation rate

:

1

Upper explosion limit

:

No data available

Lower explosion limit

:

No data available

Vapour pressure

:

No data available

Relative vapour density

:

No data available

Density

:

1.458 g/cm3

Water solubility

:

soluble in cold water, soluble in hot water

Solubility in other solvents

:

soluble

Partition coefficient: n­octanol/water

:

No data available

Auto-ignition temperature

:

not determined

Thermal decomposition

:

No data available

SECTION 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Solubility(ies)

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Viscosity, kinematic

:

6.7 mm2/s (20 °C)
Reactivity

:

Stable

Chemical stability

:

Stable under normal conditions.

Possibility of hazardous
reactions

:

No decomposition if stored and applied as directed.

Conditions to avoid

:

No data available

Incompatible materials

:

Oxidizing agents
Reducing agents
Acids
This product contains sodium hydroxide or potassium
hydroxide that may corrode some soft metals and may react
with tin, zinc, aluminum to form hydrogen gas.

Hazardous decomposition
products

:

No decomposition if stored and applied as directed.

Aggravated Medical
Condition

:

None known.

Symptoms of Overexposure

:

Effects are dependent on exposure (dose, concentration,
contact time).
Effects are immediate and delayed.
Symptoms may include irritation, redness, pain, and rash.

IARC

No component of this product present at levels greater than or
equal to 0.1% is identified as probable, possible or confirmed
human carcinogen by IARC.

ACGIH

No component of this product present at levels greater than or
equal to 0.1% is identified as a carcinogen or potential
carcinogen by ACGIH.

OSHA

No component of this product present at levels greater than or
equal to 0.1% is on OSHA’s list of regulated carcinogens.

NTP

No component of this product present at levels greater than or
equal to 0.1% is identified as a known or anticipated carcinogen
by NTP.

Viscosity

SECTION 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

SECTION 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Potential Health Effects

Carcinogenicity:

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Acute dermal toxicity

:

Acute toxicity estimate Rabbit: 1,350 mg/kg

Remarks: Extremely corrosive and destructive to tissue.

Remarks: May cause irreversible eye damage.

Remarks: No data available

Acute toxicity

Components:
sodium hydroxide:

Skin corrosion/irritation

Product:

Serious eye damage/eye irritation

Product:

Respiratory or skin sensitisation

No data available

Germ cell mutagenicity

No data available

Carcinogenicity

No data available

Reproductive toxicity

No data available

STOT - single exposure

No data available

STOT - repeated exposure

No data available

Aspiration toxicity

No data available

Further information

Product:

SECTION 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Ecotoxicity

No data available

Persistence and degradability

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Partition coefficient: n­octanol/water

:

Remarks: No data available

Regulation

40 CFR Protection of Environment; Part 82 Protection of
Stratospheric Ozone - CAA Section 602 Class I
Substances

Remarks

This product neither contains, nor was manufactured
with a Class I or Class II ODS as defined by the U.S.
Clean Air Act Section 602 (40 CFR 82, Subpt. A, App.A
+ B).

Additional ecological
information

:

An environmental hazard cannot be excluded in the
event of unprofessional handling or disposal., Harmful to
aquatic life.

Waste from residues

:

The product should not be allowed to enter drains, water
courses or the soil.
Do not contaminate ponds, waterways or ditches with
chemical or used container.
Dispose of in accordance with local regulations.

Contaminated packaging

:

Empty remaining contents.
Dispose of as unused product.
Do not re-use empty containers.

Transportation Regulation: 49 CFR (USA):
UN3266, Corrosive liquid, basic, inorganic, n.o.s., (SODIUM HYDROXIDE), 8, II - Limited quantity

Transportation Regulation: IMDG (Vessel):
UN3266, CORROSIVE LIQUID, BASIC, INORGANIC, N.O.S., (SODIUM HYDROXIDE), 8, II - Limited
quantity

Transportation Regulation: IATA (Cargo Air):
UN3266, Corrosive liquid, basic, inorganic, n.o.s., (SODIUM HYDROXIDE), 8, II - Limited quantity

No data available

Bioaccumulative potential

Product:

Mobility in soil

No data available

Other adverse effects

No data available

Product:

SECTION 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Disposal methods

SECTION 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

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Transportation Regulation: IATA (Passenger Air):
UN3266, Corrosive liquid, basic, inorganic, n.o.s., (SODIUM HYDROXIDE), 8, II - Limited quantity

Transportation Regulation: TDG (Canada):
UN3266, CORROSIVE LIQUID, BASIC, INORGANIC, N.O.S., (SODIUM HYDROXIDE), 8, II - Limited
quantity

TSCA list

:

No substances are subject to a Significant New Use Rule.

No substances are subject to TSCA 12(b) export notification
requirements.

Components

CAS-No.

Component RQ

(lbs)

Calculated product RQ

(lbs)

sodium hydroxide

1310-73-2

1000

2857

SARA 311/312 Hazards

:

Skin corrosion or irritation
Serious eye damage or eye irritation

SARA 302

:

No chemicals in this material are subject to the reporting
requirements of SARA Title III, Section 302.

SARA 313

:

This material does not contain any chemical components with
known CAS numbers that exceed the threshold (De Minimis)
reporting levels established by SARA Title III, Section 313.

This product does not contain any chemicals known to State of

California to cause cancer, birth defects, or any other
reproductive harm.

The product as delivered to the customer conforms to packaging requirements for shipment by road
under US Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations. Additional transportation classifications
noted above are for reference only, and not a certification or warranty of the suitability of the packaging
for shipment under these alternative transport regulations.

SECTION 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

EPCRA - Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act

CERCLA Reportable Quantity

SARA 304 Extremely Hazardous Substances Reportable Quantity

This material does not contain any components with a section 304 EHS RQ.

California Prop. 65

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DSL

All components of this product are on the Canadian DSL

TSCA

On TSCA Inventory

NFPA:

HMIS III:

Hazard pictograms

:

Signal word

:

Danger:

Hazard statements

:

Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.

Precautionary statements

:

Prevention: Wash skin thoroughly after handling. Wear protective gloves/ protective
clothing/ eye protection/ face protection.
Response: IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. IF ON SKIN (or
hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. IF
INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immediately
call a POISON CENTER/doctor. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several
minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor. Wash contaminated clothing before
reuse.

Disposal: Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local regulation.

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Flammability

Health

Instability

3

1

0

Special hazard.

FLAMMABILITY

PHYSICAL HAZARD

HEALTH

1

0

3

0 = not significant, 1 =Slight,
2 = Moderate, 3 = High
4 = Extreme, * = Chronic

The components of this product are reported in the following inventories:

For information on the country notification status for other regions please contact the

manufacturer’s regulatory group.

Inventory Acronym and Validity Area Legend:

TSCA (USA), DSL (Canada), NDSL (Canada)

SECTION 16. OTHER INFORMATION

Further information

OSHA - GHS Label Information:

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We believe the statements, technical information and recommendations contained herein are
reliable, but they are given without warranty or guarantee of any kind. The information in this
document applies to this specific material as supplied. It may not be valid for this material if it
is used in combination with any other materials. Users should make their own investigations
to determine the suitability and applicability of the information for their particular purposes.
This SDS has been prepared by the Compliance Services organization supporting this
manufacturer, supplier or distributor.

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