MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET Date Issued: 2006-06-27 Pyratex Nu Tec 1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION PRODUCT NAME: Pyratex Nu Tec GENERAL USE: For professional drycleaning use only. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Stain Removal Agent MANUFACTURER R. R. Street & Co. Inc. 184 Shuman Boulevard Naperville, IL 60563 Product Information: 800-323-7206 (USA & Canada only) or 630-416-4244 24 HR. EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBERS Medical Emergency: 866-303-6947 (USA & Canada only) or 651-632-9272 Transportation Emergency: 800-424-9300 (USA & Canada only) or 703-527-3887 ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ 2. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS The specific identities of one or more components of this product are withheld as a trade secret. Chemical Name Wt.% CAS# COMMENTS: #2 = glycol ether, <30% ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ 3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS EYES: Substance may cause swelling, blurred vision, damage. SKIN: May cause swelling, blisters. SKIN ABSORPTION: No data available. INGESTION: Harmful if swallowed. If ingested, vomiting may occur; vomit may be aspirated into lungs causing chemical pneumonia. INHALATION: Toxic if inhaled. SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF OVEREXPOSURE EYES: Irritation, pain, redness. SKIN: Irritation, redness SKIN ABSORPTION: No data available. INGESTION: No data available. INHALATION: Drowsiness, irritation of the respiratory tract. MEDICAL CONDITIONS AGGRAVATED: Pre-existing eye and skin disorders. ROUTES OF ENTRY: Inhalation and skin. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ 4. FIRST AID MEASURES EYES: Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Get immediate medical attention. SKIN: Remove contaminated clothing. Wash with soap and water. Consult a physician if irritation persists. INGESTION: Get immediate medical attention. Do not induce vomiting unless instructed to do so by poison center or physician. INHALATION: Remove affected person to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. Get medical attention. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: After emergency actions, call the emergency medical information number on page 1 or a physician immediately. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ 5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES FLASHPOINT AND METHOD: 70.5°C (159°F) TCC FLAMMABLE LIMITS: No data available. AUTOIGNITION TEMPERATURE: 238°C (460°F) to 268°C (514°F) FLAMMABLE CLASS: NFPA Class IIIA EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Carbon dioxide, dry chemical, foam, water spray or fog. HAZARDOUS COMBUSTION PRODUCTS: Carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES SMALL SPILL: Clean up spill with absorbent material and water, if necessary. LARGE SPILL: Extinguish all ignition sources. Avoid breathing vapor. Contain spill. Clean up spills immediately with absorbent material, observing precautions in the Protective Equipment section. Place absorbed material in closed containers for disposal (see section 13). Product residues must not be allowed to enter drains, sewers, septic tank systems or watercourses, or to contaminate the ground. --- ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE GENERAL PROCEDURES: Keep away from heat and flames. HANDLING: Follow all MSDS/label precautions even after container is emptied because it may retain product residues. STORAGE: Store in labeled, tightly sealed containers in a cool, well-ventilated area. An approved fire cabinet is recommended. FIRE FIGHTING EQUIPMENT: As in any fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus pressure- demand, (MSHA/NIOSH approved or equivalent) and full protective gear. ELECTROSTATIC ACCUMULATION HAZARD: Ground and bond containers when transferring material. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION EXPOSURE GUIDELINES: OSHA HAZARDOUS COMPONENTS (29 CFR 1910.1200) 1. NE=Not established. 2. Skin notation. 3. A3: Confirmed animal carcinogen with unknown relevance to humans. The specific identities of one or more components of this product are withheld as a trade secret. ENGINEERING CONTROLS: Local exhaust may be required to control vapor concentration. PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT EYES AND FACE: Safety glasses with side shields (or goggles). SKIN: Butyl or BarrierTM gloves. RESPIRATORY: NIOSH/MSHA approved air purifying respirator with an organic vapor cartridge or canister may be permissible under certain circumstances where airborne concentrations are expected to exceed exposure limits. Protection provided by air purifying respirators is limited. Use a positive pressure air supplied respirator if there is any potential for an uncontrolled release, exposure levels are not known, or any other circumstances where air purifying respirators may not provide adequate protection. PROTECTIVE CLOTHING: Where contact is likely, wear chemical resistant gloves, a chemical suit, rubber boots, and chemical safety goggles plus a face shield. WORK HYGIENIC PRACTICES: Wash thoroughly after handling. Do not smoke in presence of vapor. Do not eat or drink in work area. OTHER USE PRECAUTIONS: Have eye wash station available. Do not wear contact lenses without eye protection. Avoid breathing vapor. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES PHYSICAL STATE: Liquid. ODOR: Mild. APPEARANCE: Clear. COLOR: Light yellow to amber. pH: 8 PERCENT VOLATILE: ~72 VAPOR PRESSURE: ~5 mm Hg at 20°C VAPOR DENSITY: ~5 (air = 1) BOILING POINT: ~110°C (230°F) FREEZING POINT: <0°C (32°F) SOLUBILITY IN WATER: Dispersible. EVAPORATION RATE: ~0.1 (butyl acetate = 1) SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 0.92 VISCOSITY: No data available. COEFF. OIL/WATER: No data available. ODOR THRESHOLD: 7 ppb ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY STABLE: Yes. HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: No. CONDITIONS TO AVOID: None. HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: No data available. INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS: Oxidizing materials. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION ACUTE DERMAL LD50: No data available. ORAL LD50: ~1600 mg/kg (rat) INHALATION LC50: ~450 - >1100 ppm (rat) CHRONIC TARGET ORGANS: A component of this product has caused hemolysis of blood in rats; not considered relevant to humans. Components of this product caused liver and kidney effects in lab animals; the relevance to humans is unknown. SENSITIZATION: No data available. CARCINOGENICITY: IARC: A component of this product is classified as Group 3. NTP: Not listed as a carcinogen. OSHA: Not listed as a carcinogen. OTHER: A component of this product has been shown to induce a small increase in tumors in laboratory animals; the relevance to humans is unknown. OTHER: No data available. REPRODUCTIVE EFFECTS: A component of this product showed some fetotoxicity in lab animals exposed to high concentrations. MUTAGENICITY: No data available. SYNERGISTIC MATERIALS: No data available. GENERAL COMMENTS: Refer to Section 3 for additional information on potential health effects. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION ENVIRONMENTAL DATA: No data available. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS DISPOSAL METHOD: Incinerate or dispose of in accordance with Federal, state and local regulations. Product residues must not be allowed to enter drains, sewers, septic tank systems or watercourses, or to contaminate the ground. EMPTY CONTAINER: Not applicable. RCRA/EPA WASTE INFORMATION: Contains no material listed by RCRA as a hazardous waste. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION DOT (DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION) PROPER SHIPPING NAME: Not regulated if shipped by ground. OTHER SHIPPING INFORMATION: Original 6 x one-gallon product packaging is labeled, marked, and approved for ground shipments only. CANADA TRANSPORT OF DANGEROUS GOODS PROPER SHIPPING NAME: Not regulated if shipped by ground. OTHER SHIPPING INFORMATION: Original 6 x one-gallon product packaging is labeled, marked, and approved for ground shipments only. AIR (ICAO/IATA) PROPER SHIPPING NAME: Combustible Liquid, NOS UN/NA NUMBER: NA1993 PACKING GROUP: Not applicable. LABEL: Consult applicable regulations governing air shipments. IATA NOTE: Original 6 x one-gallon product packaging is labeled, marked, and approved for ground shipments only. Consult applicable regulations on packaging requirements and quantity limitations. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION UNITED STATES 311/312 HAZARD CATEGORIES: FIRE: Yes. PRESSURE GENERATING: No. REACTIVITY: No. ACUTE: Yes. CHRONIC: Yes. PRIMARY HAZARD CLASS/DIVISION: 3 PLACARDS: Consult applicable regulations governing air shipments. SARA TITLE III (SUPERFUND AMENDMENTS AND REAUTHORIZATION ACT) 313 REPORTABLE INGREDIENTS: Ingredient 2 is reportable. CERCLA (COMPREHENSIVE RESPONSE, COMPENSATION, AND LIABILITY ACT) CERCLA RQ: Not applicable. REPORTABLE SPILL QUANTITY: Not applicable. RCRA STATUS: See section 13. CANADA WHMIS CLASS: Class B, Division 3 and Class D, Division 2 MEXICO Not applicable. STATE REGULATIONS MASSACHUSETTS: Contains one or more substances regulated by the Massachusetts Substance List. CALIFORNIA: PROPOSITION 65 STATEMENT: Not applicable. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ 16. OTHER INFORMATION HMIS RATINGS HEALTH:2 FLAMMABILITY:2 REACTIVITY:0 PERSONAL PROTECTION: B