M.G. Chemicals


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Revision Date:  Aug 21, 2000 Prepared by:  Howard Clark  Emergency:  Phone Canutech (613) 996-6666 Collect 24 hrs 
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Section 1: Product Identification
Product Code: 4132 - aerosol  Name: Flux Remover - HFE Heavy Duty
Use: For removing flux.

Section 2: Hazardous Ingredients:
CAS#  Chemical Name  Percentage by weight  ACGIH TWA  Osha Pel  Osha Stel 
156-60-5 1,2-trans-dichloroethylene  25 - 45  200ppm  200ppm  n/e 
811-97-2  1,1,1,2 - tetrafluoroethane  20 - 40  1000ppm  n/e  n/e 
67-63-0
2-propanol
2 - 10
400ppm
400ppm
500ppm
163702-08-7 (perfluoroisobutyl) methyl ether  10 - 25  600ppm  n/e  n/e 
163702-07 (perfluoro-n-butyl) methyl ether  10 - 25 600ppm n/e  n/e

Section 3: Hazards Identification
Eyes:  Causes eye irritation, including redness, swelling, pain, tearing, and hazy vision.
Skin:  Causes skin irritation, including redness, swelling, dryness, and itching.
Inhalation:  May cause irritation of the nose and throat. May cause central nervous system depression.
Ingestion:  Ingestion is not a like route of exposure to this product.
Chronic:  Prolonged exposure may cause liver and kidney damage. 

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 if symptoms persist. 
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  405C Flash Point  n/a  LEL / UEL  n/a
Extinguishing Media:  Use water spray, dry chemical, carbon dioxide, or chemical foam. 
General Information:  Containers may explode in the heat of a fire.
NFPA Ratings:  Health  Flammability  Reactivity 
HMIS Ratings:  Health  Flammability  Reactivity  WHMIS Codes  A, D2B

Section 6: Accidental Release Measures
Spill Procedure:  Remove all sources of ignition. 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 in 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:  Keep away from sources of ignition. 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:  slight  Solubility:  slight  Evaporation Rate:  n/e
Boiling Point:  41C  Specific Gravity:  1.37 Vapor Pressure:  46 PSI@21C  Vapor Density:  4.8 (Air=1)  Ph: 

Section 10: Stability and Reactivity
Stability:  Stable at normal temperatures and pressures. 
Conditions to avoid:  Temperatures over 40C, ignition sources, and incompatible substances. 
Incompatibilities:  Strong bases, strong oxidizing agents, water, alkali and alkaline earth metals, powdered aluminum, zinc, magnesium, and berillium.
Polymerization:  Will not occur. 
Decomposition:  Halogens, halogen acids, possibly carbonyl halides, carbon dioxide, and carbon monoxide. 

Section 11: Toxicological Information
Sensitization: (effects of repeated exposure)  No
Carcinogenicity: (risk of cancer)  No 
Teratogenicity: (risk of malformation in an unborn fetus)  No 
Reproductive Toxicity: (risk of sterility) No 
Mutangenicity: (risk of heritable genetic effects) No 
Lethal Exposure Concentrations:  Ingestion (LD50):  2470 mg/kg (rat) Inhalation (LC50):  >53g/m3/4h (mouse)  Skin (LD50):  >5g/kg 

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:  30  Cl.Solv.  VOC:  34  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. 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. Refer to the 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 depletors. 
This product does not contain any class 2 ozone depletors. 
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.