MSDS

MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

MSDS DATE: 4/01/04

REPLACES: 12/30/99

Manufactured by:
Five Star Chemical
PHONE: 303-287-0186
6731 E. 50th Avenue
Commerce City, CO 80022
USA


IDENTIFICATION

PRODUCT NAME:

WOOD IRON WOOD BRIGHTENER
COMPOSITION: Mixture of Sulfamic Acid, Phosphates, and Surfactants.
This product requires submission of an annual report on the release of toxic chemicals that appear in 40 CFR 372 (for SARA 313). Components present in this product at a level which could require reporting under the statute are:
HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS: % TLV LIMIT IN AIR
Sulfamic Acid (CAS 5329-14-6) 80 none

PHYSICAL DATA
APPEARANCE: White to Off-White Solid
ODOR: Odorless
BOILING POINT: 209 (C) Decomposes
SOLUBILITY IN WATER: 18%
pH of 1% SOLUTION: 2.0
BULK DENSITY: 65 Lbs./cu.ft.

FIRE AND EXPLOSION DATA
FLAMMABILITY: Non - combustible, substance itself does not burn but may decompose to produce corrosive and/or toxic fumes.
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Water, Carbon Dioxide, Foam
EXPLOSION HAZARDS: May release sulfur dioxide, sulfur trioxide, and ammonia gas if involved in a fire.
NFPA HAZARD RATING: Health 2; Flammability; Reactivity 0

HEALTH HAZARD DATA

- CAN CAUSE BURNS TO SKIN AND EYES. HARMFUL OR FATAL IF SWALLOWED.
- Moderately irritating to skin, eyes, and mucous membranes.
- Effects of over exposure contact with molten substance may cause severe burns to skin and eyes.
- Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
- Effects of contact or inhalation may be delayed.
- Fire may produce irritating, corrosive, and/or toxic gas.
- Runoff from fire control or dilution water may be corrosive.
- Do not mix with chlorine containing products as it will cause the release of chlorine gas.


EMERGENCY & FIRST AID PROCEDURES
EYE CONTACT: Flush with cool running water for at least 15 minutes. For eye exposure, irrigate with saline solution. Get medical attention as soon as possible.
SKIN CONTACT: Flush with cool running water. If irritation develops, get medical attention.
INHALATION: Move victim to fresh air. Call emergency medical care. Apply artificial respiration if victim is not breathing.
INGESTION: If conscious, give several glasses of milk, water, egg whites or gelatin solution. Get medical attention immediately. DO NOT induce vomiting.

SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION
PROTECTIVE GLOVES: Wear chemical resistant gloves.
EYE PROTECTION: Chemical goggles are required.
VENTILATION: Provide general and/or local exhaust ventilation to maintain airborne levels below the exposure limits in Hazardous Ingredients. Refer to ̉Industrial VentilationÓ by ACGIH for a manual of recommended practices.
RESPIRATORY: Atmospheric levels should be maintained below the exposure limits Listed in Hazardous Ingredients by using engineering controls. If not feasible, Use approved full face-piece air-purifying respirator.
OTHER EQUIPMENT: If skin or contamination of clothing is likely, protective clothing should be worn.

REACTIVITY DATA
INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS: Alkalis chlorinated products, soft metals, potassium chlorate. Nitric acid, bromine gas, nitrates and nitrites.
STABILITY: Product is stable.
POLYMERIZATION: Will not occur.
DECOMPOSITION PRODUCT: May give off ammonia and sulfur dioxide and sulfur trioxide at high heat (fire conditions).

SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURES
SPILL: See Emergency/ First Aid Procedures and Special Protection Information for hazards and exposure controls. Dike with sand or earth to contain spill. Avoid ignition sources. Absorb with sand to other non-flammable material and transfer to approve DOT drum for recovery or disposal.
DISPOSAL: Dispose of in accordance with local, state and federal regulations.
GENERAL: CERCLA/SARA requires notification to the appropriate Federal state and local authorities of releases of hazardous or extremely hazardous quantities equal to or greater than the Reportable Quantities (RQs) in 50 CFR 302.4 and 40 CFR 355. SARA Title 313 requires submissions of annual reports of releases of toxic chemicals that appear in 40 CFR 372. Components present in this product at a level which could require reporting under statute are listed under identification.

TRANSPORTATION
DOT HAZARD CLASSIFICATION: Sulfamic Acid Mixture 8, UN2967, PG III
US DOT LABEL: Corrosive, UN2967, Class 8
LABEL REQUIRED: Corrosive, Class 8, Label as required by OSHA Hazard Communication Standard, and any applicable state and local regulation.

EMERGENCY TELEPHONE: INFOTRAC 1 800-535-5053

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