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Section 1. Chemical Product and Company Identification

Product Number: 680043

Product Name: Decon Solution 3—3^rd Wash for Unknown Contaminants and General Purpose Rinse

Manufacturer: Emergency Telephone Numbers:

NPS Corporation CHEMTREC--Domestic (800)424-9300 24 hours

3303 Spirit Way --International (202)483-7616 24 hours

Green Bay, WI 54304 Information (800) 558-5066 7:30am-4:30pm CDT M-F

Section 2. Composition/Information on Ingredients

CAS Registry # Component

6834-92-0 Sodium Metasilicate

72-48-0 Alizarin

7732-18-5 Water

(NOTE: See Section 8 of this MSDS for Exposure Guidelines)

Section 3. Hazards Identification

Emergency Overview

Odorless, purple liquid. This material presents little or no hazard if spilled and presents no unusual fire hazard.

Potential Health Effects

Eye: May cause slight to severe irritation.

Skin: May cause slight to severe irritation. Repeated skin contact may aggravate an existing

dermatitis (skin condition) and/or sensitivity of the skin.

Inhalation: May cause irritation to the upper respiratory system.

Signs and Symptoms:

· Eyes: Redness, Tearing, Possible burns

· Skin: Redness, Swelling, Possible burns

· Inhalation: Coughing, Shortness of breath

· Ingestion: Nausea, Vomiting, Diarrhea

Section 4. First Aid Measures

Eyes: Immediately flush with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. If irritation persists, seek medical

attention.

Skin: Remove contaminated clothing. Wash affected area with plenty of soap and water for several

minutes. If skin irritation develops or persists, seek medical attention.

Inhalation: Remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give

oxygen. Seek medical attention.

Ingestion: If swallowed, call a physician or poison control center immediately.

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Section 5. Fire Fighting Measures

Flash Point: NA

Flammable Limits: NA

Auto-ignition Temperature: NA

NOTE: This material is non-combustible as supplied and does not support combustion.

Extinguishing Media: If the need exists, water spray, dry chemical foam, or carbon dioxide can be used.

Special Fire Fighting Procedures: For large fires or fires in confined areas, full emergency equipment with

self-contained breathing apparatus and full protective clothing should be used.

Section 6. Accidental Release Measures

Avoid breathing vapors. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Contain the spill and collect the material using chemically resistant sorbent products. If this product is mixed with other materials, see Section 13.

Section 7. Handling and Storage

Store at temperatures >32 °F in a well-ventilated area. Keep container tightly closed.

NOTE: If this product is stored at temperatures >150 °F or at elevations above 5000 feet, gas may form, increasing the pressure within the container, causing the container to bulge. If bulging occurs, remove the container from the work area and slowly open the container to release the gas. Be sure to wear proper personal protective equipment.

Section 8. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection

Exposure Limits: There are no exposure limits established for any component of this product.

The end-user must determine the specific types of personal protective equipment needed according to 29 CFR 1910.132—Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for General Industry. The following are only suggestions:

· Eyes: Safety glasses, goggles, or face shield

· Skin: Suitable chemically resistant gloves and protective clothing

· Inhalation: If vapors or mists are present, air purifying respirator with appropriate chemical cartridge or canister.

Adequate ventilation should be provided to limit the threat of inhalation.

Section 9. Physical and Chemical Properties

Appearance: Purple liquid

Odor: Odorless

Boiling Point: Not Tested

Vapor Pressure (mmHg): Not Tested

Vapor Density: Not Tested

Solubility in Water: Soluble

Specific Gravity (H₂O=1): 1.11

Freezing Point: Not Tested

pH: 12.1

Evaporation Rate (Butyl Acetate=1): Not Tested

% Vaporizable by volume (H₂O=100): 100

Section 10. Stability and Reactivity

Stable: Yes

Conditions to Avoid: None known

Incompatibility (Materials to Avoid): Reacts with strong acids and fluorine. This material is corrosive to aluminum, galvanized iron, zinc, and may generate flammable hydrogen gas.

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Hazardous Decomposition or Byproducts: Thermal decomposition produces carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide.

Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur

Section 11. Toxicological Information

This product is not listed by NTP or IARC. See Section 15.

Section 12. Ecological Information

No data available. See Section 15.

Section 13. Disposal Considerations

This product in itself is considered to be non-hazardous as defined by RCRA (40 CFR 261). Once used, this

product may take on the characteristics of the chemical(s) it was used with and should be disposed of accordingly. Disposal of this product (used or unused) must be in compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations.

Section 14. Transport Information

DOT:

Proper Shipping Name: Corrosive liquids, basic, inorganic, n.o.s.

Hazard Class: 8

Packing Group: II

Identification Number: 3266

Section 15. Regulatory Information

TSCA Inventory Status: All components are listed on the TSCA list.

SARA Title III

Section 302 Extreme Hazardous Substance List: Not listed

Section 311/312 Hazard Classification:

Immediate (acute): Yes

Delayed (chronic): No

Fire: No

Sudden Release of Pressure: No

Reactive: No

Section 313 Toxic Chemicals: Not listed

USEPA CERCLA—Reportable Quantity (RQ): Not listed

RCRA Hazardous Waste: Not listed

State/Int’l Right-to-Know Regulations: Canada’s WHMIS: Sodium Metasilicate 1%

Section 16. Other Information

Abbreviations:

CFR: Code of Federal Regulations

OSHA: Occupational Safety and Health Administration

MSDS: Material Safety Data Sheet

PEL: Permissible Exposure Limit

NA: Not Applicable

ACGIH: American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists

TLV: Threshold Limit Value

NTP: National Toxicology Program

IARC: International Agency for Research on Cancer

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Abbreviations (cont.):

RCRA: Resource Conservation and Recovery Act

TSCA: Toxic Substances Control Act

SARA: Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act

USEPA: United States Environmental Protection Agency

CERCLA: Comprehensive Response, Compensation, and Liability Act

DOT: Department of Transportation

WHMIS: Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System

n.o.s.: Not Otherwise Specified

NFPA: National Fire Protection Association

HMIS: Hazardous Material Information System

NFPA Ratings: HMIS Ratings:

Health: 3 Health: 3

Fire: 0 Flammability: 0

Reactivity: 1 Reactivity: 1

Special Hazard: None Personal Protection: X

NOTE: This MSDS has been prepared only for the Decon Solution 3 (680043) of SPILFYTER® Products. The MSDS’s of the chemicals used with this product must be reviewed completely, and precautions taken as described.

The information accumulated herein has been compiled from sources believed to be reliable and is accurate to the best of our knowledge. However, NPS Corporation cannot give guarantees regarding the information from sources, and expressly does not make any warranties, nor assumes any liability for its uses of this product.

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