SAFETY DATA SHEET

FOAM21813A

Section: 1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION

Product name : FOAM21813A

Other means of identification : Not applicable.

Recommended use : FOAMER

Restrictions on use : Refer to available product literature or ask your local Sales Representative for
restrictions on use and dose limits.

Company : Nalco Champion Company

7705 Highway 90-A
Sugar Land, Texas 77478
USA
TEL: (281) 263-7000

Emergency telephone : (800) 424-9300 (24 Hours) CHEMTREC

number

Issuing date : 09/17/2015

Section: 2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

GHS Classification
Flammable liquids : Category 3
Acute toxicity (Oral) : Category 4
Skin irritation : Category 2
Eye irritation : Category 2A
Specific target organ toxicity : Category 2
- single exposure

GHS Label element

Hazard pictograms :

Signal Word : Warning

Hazard Statements : Flammable liquid and vapour.

Harmful if swallowed.
Causes skin irritation.
Causes serious eye irritation.
May cause damage to organs.

Precautionary Statements : Prevention:

Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking. Keep
container tightly closed. Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. Use
explosion-proof electrical/ ventilating/ lighting/ equipment. Use only non-sparking
tools. Take precautionary measures against static discharge. Do not breathe
dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. Wash skin thoroughly after handling. Do not
eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Wear protective gloves/ eye

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protection/ face protection.

Response:
IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician if you feel
unwell. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/ Take off immediately all contaminated
clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water
for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue
rinsing. IF exposed or if you feel unwell: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/
physician. Rinse mouth. If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. If
eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/ attention. Take off contaminated
clothing and wash before reuse. In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or
alcohol-resistant foam for extinction.
Storage:
Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. Store locked up.
Disposal:
Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.

Other hazards : None known.

Section: 3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

Pure substance/mixture : Mixture

Chemical Name CAS-No. Concentration: (%)

Quaternary ammonium compound Proprietary 5 - 10
2-Butoxyethanol 111-76-2 5 - 10
Methanol 67-56-1 5 - 10
Quaternary Ammonium Compound Proprietary 1-5

Section: 4. FIRST AID MEASURES

In case of eye contact : Rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under the eyelids, for at least 15
minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
Get medical attention.

In case of skin contact : Wash off immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Use a mild
soap if available. Get medical attention if irritation develops and persists.

If swallowed : Rinse mouth. Get medical attention if symptoms occur.

If inhaled : Get medical attention if symptoms occur.

Protection of first-aiders : In event of emergency assess the danger before taking action. Do not put
yourself at risk of injury. If in doubt, contact emergency responders. Use
personal protective equipment as required.

Notes to physician : Treat symptomatically.

Most important symptoms : See Section 11 for more detailed information on health effects and symptoms.
and effects, both acute and
delayed

Section: 5. FIREFIGHTING MEASURES

Suitable extinguishing media : Use extinguishing measures that are appropriate to local circumstances and the

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surrounding environment.

Unsuitable extinguishing : None known.

media

Specific hazards during : Fire Hazard

firefighting Keep away from heat and sources of ignition.
Flash back possible over considerable distance.
Beware of vapours accumulating to form explosive concentrations. Vapours can
accumulate in low areas.

Hazardous combustion : Decomposition products may include the following materials: Carbon oxides
products nitrogen oxides (NOx) Hydrogen chloride

Special protective equipment : Use personal protective equipment.

for firefighters

Specific extinguishing : Use water spray to cool unopened containers. Fire residues and contaminated
methods fire extinguishing water must be disposed of in accordance with local
regulations. In the event of fire and/or explosion do not breathe fumes.

Section: 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Personal precautions, : Ensure adequate ventilation. Remove all sources of ignition. Ensure clean-up is
protective equipment and conducted by trained personnel only. Refer to protective measures listed in
emergency procedures sections 7 and 8.

Environmental precautions : Do not allow contact with soil, surface or ground water.

Methods and materials for : Eliminate all ignition sources if safe to do so. Stop leak if safe to do so. Contain
containment and cleaning up spillage, and then collect with non-combustible absorbent material, (e.g. sand,
earth, diatomaceous earth, vermiculite) and place in container for disposal
according to local / national regulations (see section 13). For large spills, dike
spilled material or otherwise contain material to ensure runoff does not reach a
waterway. Flush away traces with water.

Section: 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

Advice on safe handling : Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Take necessary action to avoid static
electricity discharge (which might cause ignition of organic vapours). Do not
ingest. Keep away from fire, sparks and heated surfaces. Wash hands
thoroughly after handling. Use only with adequate ventilation.

Conditions for safe storage : Keep away from heat and sources of ignition. Keep in a cool, well-ventilated
place. Keep away from oxidizing agents. Keep out of reach of children. Keep
container tightly closed. Store in suitable labeled containers.

Suitable material : Keep in properly labelled containers.

Unsuitable material : not determined

Section: 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION

Components with workplace control parameters

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Basis
Components CAS-No. Form of Permissible
exposure concentration
2-Butoxyethanol 111-76-2 TWA 20 ppm ACGIH
TWA 5 ppm NIOSH REL
24 mg/m3
TWA 50 ppm OSHA Z1
240 mg/m3
Methanol 67-56-1 TWA 200 ppm ACGIH
STEL 250 ppm ACGIH
TWA 200 ppm NIOSH REL
260 mg/m3
STEL 250 ppm NIOSH REL
325 mg/m3
TWA 200 ppm OSHA Z1
260 mg/m3

Engineering measures : Effective exhaust ventilation system. Maintain air concentrations

below occupational exposure standards.

Personal protective equipment

Eye protection : Safety glasses with side-shields

Hand protection : Wear the following personal protective equipment:

Standard glove type.
Gloves should be discarded and replaced if there is any indication of
degradation or chemical breakthrough.

Skin protection : Wear suitable protective clothing.

Respiratory protection : When workers are facing concentrations above the exposure limit
they must use appropriate certified respirators.

Hygiene measures : Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety
practice. Remove and wash contaminated clothing before re-use.
Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling.

Section: 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Appearance : liquid
Colour : clear yellow
Odour : slight, amine-like
Flash point : 41.1 - 59.4 °C
Method: Pensky-Martens closed cup

pH : 4.5 - 6.5, (undiluted)

Odour Threshold : no data available
Melting point/freezing point : pour point: > -11.1 °C

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Initial boiling point and boiling : no data available

range
Evaporation rate : no data available
Flammability (solid, gas) : no data available
Upper explosion limit : no data available
Lower explosion limit : no data available
Vapour pressure : no data available
Relative vapour density : no data available
Relative density : 0.9770 - 1.0071 (20 °C)
Density : 0.9753 - 1.0053 g/cm3
Water solubility : soluble
Solubility in other solvents : no data available
Partition coefficient: n- : no data available
octanol/water
Auto-ignition temperature : no data available
Thermal decomposition : no data available
temperature
Viscosity, dynamic : 1.5 - 11.5 mPa.s
Viscosity, kinematic : 4.3 mm2/s (40 °C)

Molecular weight : no data available

VOC : no data available

Section: 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Chemical stability : Stable under normal conditions.

Possibility of hazardous : No dangerous reaction known under conditions of normal use.

reactions

Conditions to avoid : Heat, flames and sparks.

Incompatible materials : Oxidizing agents

Hazardous decomposition : Decomposition products may include the following materials:

products Carbon oxides
nitrogen oxides (NOx)
Hydrogen chloride

Section: 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Information on likely routes of : Inhalation, Eye contact, Skin contact

exposure

Potential Health Effects

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Eyes : Causes serious eye irritation.

Skin : Causes skin irritation.

Ingestion : May cause blindness if swallowed. Harmful if swallowed.

Inhalation : Health injuries are not known or expected under normal use.

Chronic Exposure : May cause damage to organs.

Experience with human exposure

Eye contact : Redness, Pain, Irritation

Skin contact : Redness, Irritation

Ingestion : No information available.

Inhalation : No symptoms known or expected.

Toxicity

Product
Acute oral toxicity : Acute toxicity estimate : 1,215 mg/kg

Acute inhalation toxicity : Acute toxicity estimate : 30.36 mg/l

Exposure time: 4 h

Acute dermal toxicity : Acute toxicity estimate : 3,036 mg/kg

Skin corrosion/irritation : no data available

Serious eye damage/eye : no data available

irritation

Respiratory or skin : no data available

sensitization

Carcinogenicity
IARC No component of this product present at levels greater than or
equal to 0.1% is identified as probable, possible or confirmed
human carcinogen by IARC.

OSHA No component of this product present at levels greater than or

equal to 0.1% is identified as a carcinogen or potential
carcinogen by OSHA.

NTP No component of this product present at levels greater than or

equal to 0.1% is identified as a known or anticipated carcinogen
by NTP.

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Reproductive effects : no data available

Germ cell mutagenicity : no data available

Teratogenicity : no data available

STOT - single exposure : no data available

STOT - repeated exposure : no data available

Aspiration toxicity : no data available

Section: 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Ecotoxicity

Environmental Effects : Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Components
Toxicity to fish : 2-Butoxyethanol
LC50 : 1,474 mg/l
Exposure time: 96 h

Methanol
LC50 : 15,400 mg/l
Exposure time: 96 h

Components
Toxicity to daphnia and other : 2-Butoxyethanol
aquatic invertebrates EC50 : 690 mg/l
Exposure time: 48 h

Methanol
EC50 : > 10,000 mg/l
Exposure time: 48 h

Components
Toxicity to algae : 2-Butoxyethanol
EC50 : 911 mg/l
Exposure time: 72 h

Methanol
EC50 : 22,000 mg/l
Exposure time: 72 h

Components
Toxicity to bacteria : 2-Butoxyethanol
463 mg/l

Methanol
> 1,000 mg/l

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Components
Toxicity to fish (Chronic : 2-Butoxyethanol
toxicity) NOEC: > 100 mg/l
Exposure time: 21 d

Methanol
NOEC: 7,900 mg/l
Exposure time: 8.3 d

Components
Toxicity to daphnia and other : 2-Butoxyethanol
aquatic invertebrates NOEC: > 100 mg/l
(Chronic toxicity) Exposure time: 21 d

Persistence and degradability

no data available

Mobility

no data available

Bioaccumulative potential

no data available

Other information

no data available

Section: 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Disposal methods : The product should not be allowed to enter drains, water
courses or the soil. Where possible recycling is preferred to
disposal or incineration. If recycling is not practicable, dispose
of in compliance with local regulations. Dispose of wastes in
an approved waste disposal facility.

Disposal considerations : Dispose of as unused product. Empty containers should be

taken to an approved waste handling site for recycling or
disposal. Do not re-use empty containers.

Section: 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

The shipper/consignor/sender is responsible to ensure that the packaging, labeling, and markings are in compliance
with the selected mode of transport.

Land transport (DOT)

Proper shipping name : FLAMMABLE LIQUID, N.O.S.

Technical name(s) : Methanol
UN/ID No. : UN 1993
Transport hazard class(es) : 3

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Packing group : III

Air transport (IATA)

Proper shipping name : FLAMMABLE LIQUID, N.O.S.

Technical name(s) : Methanol
UN/ID No. : UN 1993
Transport hazard class(es) : 3
Packing group : III

Sea transport (IMDG/IMO)

Proper shipping name : FLAMMABLE LIQUID, N.O.S.

Technical name(s) : Methanol
UN/ID No. : UN 1993
Transport hazard class(es) : 3
Packing group : III

Section: 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

EPCRA - Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act

CERCLA Reportable Quantity

Components CAS-No. Component RQ (lbs) Calculated product RQ
(lbs)
Methanol 67-56-1 5000 64935

SARA 304 Extremely Hazardous Substances Reportable Quantity

This material does not contain any components with a section 304 EHS RQ.

SARA 311/312 Hazards : Fire Hazard

Acute Health Hazard

SARA 302 : No chemicals in this material are subject to the reporting requirements
of SARA Title III, Section 302.
SARA 313 : The following components are subject to reporting levels established
by SARA Title III, Section 313:
2-Butoxyethanol 111-76-2 5 - 10 %
Methanol 67-56-1 5 - 10 %

California Prop 65
WARNING: This product contains a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other
reproductive harm.

Methanol 67-56-1

INTERNATIONAL CHEMICAL CONTROL LAWS :

TOXIC SUBSTANCES CONTROL ACT (TSCA)

On the inventory, or in compliance with the inventory

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CANADIAN ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT (CEPA)

On the inventory, or in compliance with the inventory

Section: 16. OTHER INFORMATION

NFPA: HMIS III:

Flammability

HEALTH 2
2 Instability
Health

2 0 FLAMMABILITY 2
PHYSICAL HAZARD 0
0 = not significant, 1 =Slight,
2 = Moderate, 3 = High
Special hazard. 4 = Extreme, * = Chronic

Revision Date : 09/17/2015

Version Number : 1.0
Prepared By : Regulatory Affairs

REVISED INFORMATION: Significant changes to regulatory or health information for this revision is indicated by
a bar in the left-hand margin of the SDS.

The information provided in this Safety Data Sheet is correct to the best of our knowledge, information and belief
at the date of its publication. The information given is designed only as a guidance for safe handling, use,
processing, storage, transportation, disposal and release and is not to be considered a warranty or quality
specification. The information relates only to the specific material designated and may not be valid for such
material used in combination with any other materials or in any process, unless specified in the text.
For additional copies of an SDS visit www.nalco.com and request access.

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