MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Last Revision: January 31, 2000 Emergency Phone #: 1-800-342-6173
PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
NAME:
NoburN2® Natural Wetting Agent____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
CHEMICAL DESCRIPTION: Organic Surfactant in water.____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
HAZARDOUS COMPONENT(S): CAS # APPROXIMATE %Depactol Propietary 4
Copper Sulfate (7758-99-*8) 0.1
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NFPA/HMIS RATING (0-4): HEALTH 1 FIRE 0 REACTIVITY 0(0 = INSIGNIFICANT; 4 = EXTREME) SPECIFIC HAZARD NONE
PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS
BOILING POINT: 212º F
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VAPOR PRESSURE: Same as Water
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VAPOR DENSITY: Same as Water
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EVAPORATION RATE: Same as Water
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MELTING POINT: Not Applicable____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
SPECIFIC GRAVITY/DENSITY (H20=1): 1.05 – 1.07 ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________pH: 4.0 – 4.5____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
SOLUBILITY IN WATER: 100%
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APPEARANCE: Pale Brown Liquid
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ODOR: Mild, characteristic
FIRE AND EXPLOSION INFORMATION
FLASH POINT: Not Applicable
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FLAMMABLE LIMITS: Not Applicable
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EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Water, Fog, Foam
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SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES: None
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SPECIAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS: None, Generally does not absorb oxygen. Will not explode. Not subject to spontaneous combustion.
REACTIVITY DATA
STABILITY: Product is stable as a liquid.
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CONDITIONS TO AVOID: None
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INCOMPATIBILITY: Avoid contact with strong oxidizing agents.
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HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION: Intense heat could dry product out, causing dried material to smolder or burn, releasing COx and hydrocarbons.
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HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Will not occur.
HEALTH EFFECTS/FIRST AID INFORMATION
ROUTES OF ENTRY: EYES
x SKIN x INGESTION x INHALATION o_____________________________________________________________________________
HEALTH HAZARDS: Eyes: May irritate on contact – wash out quickly
Skin: Brief contact is non-hazardous. Repeated or prolonged
contact may dry out skin.
Ingestion: If large quantity swallowed, concern of gastric disturbance.
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SIGNS/SYMPTOMS OF EXPOSURE: Staining of eyes and skin and/or eye irritation _____________________________________________________________________________
CARCINOGENICITY: Ingredients not listed as carcinogenic in NTP or IARC listings.
Not OSHA regulated.
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EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID PROCEDURES:
Eyes: Flush immediately with water for 15 minutes, lift lids. See physician if irritation persists.
Skin: Wash gently with mild soap/detergent and flowing water. Apply skin lotion if skin has dried. Wash contaminated clothing.
Ingestion: For small amounts drink plenty of water. More than a mouthful should be purged by
vomiting, but only if victim is conscious. Get medical help.
PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE HANDLING AND USE
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: Wear protective respirator if misting conditions expected.
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VENTILATION: Exhaust fan recommended if fine sprays or mists expected.
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PROTECTIVE GLOVES/CLOTHING: Rubber or plastic recommended if repeated or prolonged
contact expected.
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EYE PROTECTION: Chemical splash goggles recommended if fine mists or sprays expected, otherwise regular safety glasses adequate.
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WORK PRACTICES: Use good housekeeping practices. Keep from splashing/spilling.
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SPILLS: Stop material flow at source. Recover for recycling/salvage if not contaminated by other material.
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WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD: Small quantities may be flushed to drain/sewer with water. Material not recyclable to be absorbed & placed in legal landfill following all regulations.
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PRECAUTIONS IN STORING AND HANDLING: Avoid containers and piping made of aluminum,
copper alloys and/or galvanized metal. Store between 40º F and 90º F. Product will
freeze below 32 F, requiring vigorous agitation to resuspend active ingredients. Keep
containers tightly closed.