M.G. Chemicals


Registered Quality System ISO 9001 QMI Certificate #00 4008 Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Material Safety Data Sheet - Discontinued Product


Head Office: 9347 - 193 Street, Surrey, B.C., V4N 4E7 Technical Information:  1-800-201-8822 or info@mgchemicals.com
Revision Date:  Aug 15, 2000  Prepared by:  Howard Clark  Emergency:  Phone Canutech (613) 996-6666 Collect 24 hrs 
For updates please download from www.mgchemicals.com or fax requests to 1-800-708-9888

Section 1: Product Identification
Product Code: 4091 - aerosol Name: Contact Cleaner - NPB Heavy Duty
Use: For cleaning electronic contacts, where a non-flammable cleaner is required.

Section 2: Hazardous Ingredients:
CAS#  Chemical Name  Percentage by weight  ACGIH TWA  Osha Pel  Manufacturer
106-94-5 1-bromopropane (stabilized)  70 - 80 n/e  n/e  50ppm
811-97-2
1,1,1,2-tetrafluoroethane
20 - 30
1000ppm
n/e
1000ppm

Section 3: Hazards Identification
Eyes:  Causes severe eye irritation.
Skin:  Can cause irritation, especially under the finger nails.
Inhalation:  Product is irritating to the nose, throat, and respiratory tract.
Ingestion:  Causes irritation, a burning sensation of the mouth and throat, and abdominal pain.
Chronic:  Prolonged exposure may cause dermatitis, defatting of the skin.

Section 4: First Aid Measures
Eyes:  Remove contact lenses. Flush with water or saline for 15 minutes. Get medical aid. 
Skin:  Wash skin with soap and water for 15 minutes. Get medical aid.
Inhalation:  Immediately remove from exposure to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical aid.
Ingestion:  Do not induce vomiting. If conscious, give 1-2 glasses of water. Get medical aid. 

Section 5: Fire Fighting Measures
Autoignition Temperature  n/a  Flash Point  n/a  LEL / UEL  3/8
Extinguishing Media:  Use water spray, dry chemical, carbon dioxide, or chemical foam. 
General Information:  Will burn if involved in a fire. 
NFPA Ratings:  Health  Flammability  0 Reactivity 
HMIS Ratings:  Health  Flammability  Reactivity  WHMIS Codes A, D2A

Section 6: Accidental Release Measures
Spill Procedure:  Provide adequate ventilation. Wear appropriate personal protection. Sprinkle absorbent compound onto spill, then sweep into a plastic or metal container. Wipe up further residue with paper towel and place into container. Wash spill area with soap and water. 

Section 7: Handling and Storage
Handling:  Wash thoroughly after handling. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. Do not ingest or inhale. Do not expose container to heat or flame. 
Storage:  Store in a cool, dry, well ventilated area, away from incompatible substances. 

Section 8: Exposure Controls
Routes of entry:  Eyes, ingestion, inhalation, and skin. 
Ventilation:  Use adequate general or local exhaust ventilation to keep airborne concentrations below exposure limits. 
Personal Protection:  Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles. Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin contact. Use a NIOSH approved respirator when necessary. 

Section 9: Physical and Chemical Properties
Physical State:  aerosol  Odor:  sweet Solubility:  negligible  Evaporation Rate:  >1 (ether=1) 
Boiling Point:  70°C  Specific Gravity:  1.353  Vapor Pressure:  45 PSI@21C  Vapor Density:  4.24(Air=1)  Ph:  n/a 

Section 10: Stability and Reactivity
Stability:  Stable at normal temperatures and pressures. 
Conditions to avoid:  Temperatures over 40°C, ignition sources, and incompatible substances. 
Incompatibilities:  Alkali and alkaline earth metals, powdered aluminum, zinc, magnesium, and beryllium. Strong acids and bases. May attack some plastics and rubbers
Polymerization:  Will not occur. 
Decomposition:  Halogens, halogen acids, possibly carbonyl halides, carbon oxides, hydrogen halide, and phosgene

Section 11: Toxicological Information
Sensitization: (effects of repeated exposure)  Not known to.
Carcinogenicity: (risk of cancer)  The ingredients of this product are not classified as being carcinogenic by ACGIH (American Conference of Governmental industrial Hygenists) or IARC (International Agency for Research on Cancer), not regulated as carcinogens by OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration), and not listed as carcinogens by NTP (National Toxicology Program)
Teratogenicity: (risk of malformation in an unborn fetus)  Not known to.
Reproductive Toxicity: (risk of sterility)  A recent study showed that n-propyl bromide is reproductively toxic at 500ppm; a second generation rat study is currently being conducted with the results expected in late 2000.
Mutangenicity: (risk of heritable genetic effects)  Not known to. 
Lethal Exposure Concentrations:  Ingestion(LD50):  n/e Inhalation (LC50):  253 g / m3 / 30 min. Skin (LD50):  n/e

Section 12: Ecological Information
General Information:  Avoid runoff into storms and sewers which lead into waterways. Water runoff can cause environmental damage. 
Environmental Impact Data: (percentage by weight)
CFC:  HFC:  0 Cl.Solv.  VOC:  75 HCFC:  ODP: 

Section 13: Disposal Information
General Information:  Dispose of in accordance with all local, provincial, state, and federal regulations. Water runoff can cause environmental damage. 

Section 14: Transportation Information
Ground:
Consumer Commodity, ORM-D 
Air within continental USA:
Federal Express: 
Complete Fed Ex dangerous goods declaration, Shipping name -  Consumer Commodity, Class - ORM-D, UN # - n/a (leave blank), Packing Group - n/a (leave blank), Sub Risk - n/a (leave blank), Packing Instructions - n/a (leave blank), Authorization - n/a (leave blank). Use M.G. Chemicals UN certified outer carton. Change the ORM-D marking on the outer carton to ORM-D-AIR, Tape all seems on the carton.
UPS: 
Complete UPS forms marked "Hazardous Materials Shipping Paper" and "Shipper's Certification for Hazardous Materials" with the following information: Shipping Name - Consumer Commodity, Hazard Class - ORM-D, Label Type - ORM-D-AIR. Change the ORM-D marking on the outer carton to ORM-D-AIR, Tape all seems on the carton. Refer to UPS guide for shipping hazardous materials.
All other air:
Shipping Name - Consumer Commodity, Class 9, ID#  8000, Packing Group - n/a (leave blank), Sub risk - n/a (leave blank), Packing instruction - 910, Authorization - n/a (leave blank), Emergency - phone (613) 996-6666 collect. Use M.G. Chemicals UN certified outer carton. Add a class 9 diamond label to outer carton,  mark ID# 8000 below consumer commodity, and write "PACKING INSTRUCTIONS 910" on side of box.. Tape all seems. For further information refer to IATA regulations, or phone M.G. Chemicals technical service at 1-800-201-8822
Sea - All Sizes
Shipping Name - Aerosols , Class 2.2, UN1950, Packing Group - n/a, Vessel Storage - stow clear of living quarters, stow away from sources of heat, may be stowed on deck or under deck on a cargo or a passenger vessel. Mark on box: Aerosols , UN1950, packing instructions: Y203. Apply a Class 2.2 non-flammable compressed gas diamond label to outer carton. Each box not to exceed 30 kg gross weight. Tape all seems. 24 hour Emergency response  - phone (613) 996-6666 collect. For further information refer to IMO regulations or phone M.G. Chemicals technical service at 1-800-201-8822.

Section 15: Regulatory Information
SARA (Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986, USA, 40 CFR 372.4)
None of the chemicals in this product have a reportable quantity. 
EPCRA (Emergency Planning and Right to Know Act, USA, 40 CFR 372.45
This product does not contain any chemicals subject to the reporting requirements of section 313 Title III of the SARA of 1986 and 40 CFR part 372. 
TSCA (Toxic Substances Control Act of 1976, USA)
All substances are TSCA listed. 
CAA (Clean Air Act, USA)
This product does not contain any class 1 ozone depleting substances. 
This product does not contain any class 2 ozone depleting substances. 
This product does not contain any chemicals listed as hazardous air pollutants. 
California Proposition 65 (Chemicals know to cause cancer or reproductive toxicity, May 1, 1997 revision, USA)
This product does not contain any chemicals listed. 
Health Canada
Labeling and containers used in this product are listed in compliance with Consumer Chemicals and Container regulations. 
Environment Canada
Chemicals in this product are listed on the Domestic Substances List in the Canadian Environmental Protection Act 
This product does not contain any ozone depleting substances. 
Industry and Science Canada
Labeling, product identity, net quantity declaration, minimum printing type size heights, and packaging of this product is in compliance with the Consumer Packaging and Labeling Act and Regulations. This product is not slack filled in accordance to chapter 4 prohibitions. 

Section 16: Other Information
Definitions:  n/a = not applicable, n/e = not established 
Disclaimer:  This material safety data sheet is provided as an information resource only. M.G. Chemicals believes the information contained herein is accurate and compiled from reliable sources. It is the responsibility of the user to verify its validity. The buyer assumes all responsibility of using and handling the product in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations.