MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

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(Prepared According to 29 CFR 1910.1200)      Date Prepared: January 1998                                            Date Revised: September, 05

Prepared by: Robert V. Johnson                           Date Printed: September 11, 2005

SECTION 1 - COMPANY & PRODUCT  IDENTIFICATION:

Company Name: KLEERWITE CHEMICAL                                         Emergency Phone: 800-535-5053  (InfoTrac)

                                                 P. O. BOX 10428, BURKE, VA  22009-0428,  703-451-3964; FAX: 703-451-7362

Trade Name: KLEERWITE BOILER TREATMENT     Product Type: BOILER TREATMENT

SECTION 2 - INGREDIENT INFORMATION:  *  =  HAZARDOUS

            CHEMICAL NAME/COMMON NAME

    CAS  NO.

 PERCENT

    TLV

* SODIUM HYDROXIDE

1310-73-2

<15%

2 mg/m3

SODIUM TRIPOLY PHOSPHATE

7758-29-4

 

 

SODIUM SULFITE

7757-83-7

 

 

SARA HAZARD TITLE III, SECTION 313-CONTAINS THE STARED INGREDIENT(S) AT THE INDICATED PERCENTAGES  

SECTION 3 - HEALTH HAZARD DATA:

Primary Routes of Exposure       Eye[   ]                  [ X ] Skin                  [ X ]  Oral                    [   ] Inhalation                   [   ]  Other

Overexposure Effects: Will cause severe eye burns and irritation.  Will cause skin burns and irritation.. Ingestion may cause gastrienteritis  and mucosal damage.

Threshold Limit Value:  Not Established.

H.M.I.S Values:  Health (Blue) -  2; Flammability (Red) - 0; Reactivity (Yellow) - 0; Personal Protection -  C

Carcinogen or Suspect Carcinogen Ingredients        [   ]  NTP                   [   ]  IARC                     [   ]  OSHA                      [ X ]  None

SECTION 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES:

Eyes:  Remove contact lenses. Flush eyes with water for 15 minutes, get prompt medical attention. 

Skin: Flush skin with water.  Remove contaminated clothing.

Ingestion: Give several glasses of water. Do not induce vomiting.  If vomiting occurs, replace fluids. NEVER give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical attention..

Inhalation: Seek well ventilated area.  If irritation persists seek medical attention.

SECTION  5 - FIREFIGHTING MEASURES:

Flash Point (T.C.C.)       [X ]  None to boiling               Flammable Limits      Upper: Not Flammable ;      Lower: Not Flammable

Extinguishing Media:    Foam, CO2, Water fog, BC/ABC Extinguisher may be used in area where material is stored.

Special firefighting Procedures: Use self contained breathing apparatus

Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards: None known.

SECTION 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES:

If Released or Spilled: Stop leaks. Contain spill, absorb with an inert material and place in a suitable container.  Flush spill area with large amounts of water.

Waste Disposal Methods: Dispose of wash water and spill byproducts according to State and Federal regulations.

SECTION 7 - STORAGE AND HANDLING INFORMATION:

Store in a cool, dry area. Do not allow product to freeze. Do not get in the eyes, on skin or on clothing.  Do not take internally.

SECTION  8 - SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION

Respiratory Protection:    Not needed under normal condition of use.

Ventilation Requirements               [ X ]  Local Exhaust                            [    ]  Mechanical                          [   ]  Other

Protective Gloves: Necessary for any contact. Eye Protection: Safety glasses/ goggles. Other protective Clothing:    None needed

SECTION  9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES:

Boiling point (0F.)    Above 200°F       Density (lb/gl) 8.798 Specific Gravity  (H2O = 1) 1.055        pH (1%) =  13.5

Vapor Pressure (mm Hg) <0.01 mmHg                                                                                                        Vapor Density (Air=1) >1.0

Solubility in water:           [X ] Complete                  [   ] Insoluble        [   ]  Emulsifiable (or Dispersible)           [  ]  Slight (or Partial)

Evaporation Rate (vs. Ether)      [   ] Faster             [X ]  Slower                                [  ]  About the same

Appearance and Odor: Brown, odorless liquid.

SECTION 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY:

Stability: Stable     Incompatibility:  Strong alkalis: oxidizers  Hazardous Decomposition Products: Toxic oxides of carbon and sulfur.

SECTION 11 - TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION:                                                                                                

Proper Shipping Name: CORROSIVE LIQUIDS, n.o.s.  (CONTAINS SODIUM HYDROXIDE)

D.O.T. Hazard Class:  8     UN Number:   UN-1760     Packaging Group:  PGII       Label Required: CORROSIVE

This information is provided without any representation or warranty, express or implied, regarding its accuracy or correctness.  Conditions or methods of handling, storage, use and disposal of the product are beyond our knowledge. For this and other reasons, we do not assume responsibility and expressly disclaim liability for loss, damage and expense arising out of or in any way connected with the handing, storage, use or disposal of the product.