AIKEN CHEMICAL COMPANY, INC.

Safety Data Sheet

Purple Power Industrial Strength Cleaner/Degreaser
SECTION 1: Identification
1.1 Product identifier

Product name Purple Power Industrial Strength Cleaner/Degreaser

Product number 4302P; 4315PS; 4332PS; 4319PS; 4320P; 4380DG; 4322P; 4325P; 4340
PP275; PP330
Brand Purple Power

1.3 Recommended use of the chemical and restrictions on use

Uses: Degreasing/Cleaning engine parts, tools, floors, grills, and a variety of other surfaces; Pre-treat grease stains
in clothing
DO NOT USE ON: Polished aluminum; Chrome; Painted surfaces; Glass.

1.4 Supplier's details

Name Aiken Chemical Company, Inc.

Address P.O. Box 29616
Greenville, SC 29650
USA

Telephone 864-968-1250
Fax 864-968-1252
email donnie@clean-rite.com

1.5 Emergency phone number(s) 800-424-9300

SECTION 2: Hazard identification

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

- Serious eye damage/eye irritation (chapter 3.3), Cat. 2

- Skin corrosion/irritation (chapter 3.2), Cat. 2

2.2 GHS label elements, including precautionary statements

Pictogram

Signal word Warning

Hazard statement(s)
H315 Causes skin irritation
H319 Causes serious eye irritation

Precautionary statement(s)
P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling.
P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
P302+P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water/apply a lotion to the area.
P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove
contact lenses if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
P321 Specific treatment (treat systematically).
P332+P313 If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
P337+P313 If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.
P362+P364 Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse.
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SECTION 3: Composition/information on ingredients

3.2 Mixtures

Hazardous components

1. Diethylene Glycol Monobutyl ether

Concentration 1 - 5 % (weight)
CAS no. 112-34-5

SECTION 4: First-aid measures

4.1 Description of necessary first-aid measures

General advice Consult a physician/doctor if necessary. Take proper precautions to ensure

your own health and safety before attempting rescue and providing first aid.
Show this material safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance.

If inhaled If breathed in, move person into fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial
respiration.

In case of skin contact IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water/apply a lotion to the area.
Get medical attention if irritation develops and persists.

In case of eye contact IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove
contact lenses if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Seek medical
attention if irritation persists or if you feel unwell.

If swallowed Do NOT induce vomiting. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious

person. Rinse mouth with water. Consult a physician.

Personal protective equipment for first-aid responders

First Aid responders should pay attention to self-protection and use the
recommended protective clothing (chemical resistant gloves, splash
protection). If potential for exposure exists refer to Section 8 for specific
personal protective equipment.

4.2 Most important symptoms/effects, acute and delayed

Aside from the information found under Description of first aid measures (above) and Indication of immediate
medical attention and special treatment needed (below), any additional important symptoms and effects are
described in Section 11: Toxicology Information.

4.3 Indication of immediate medical attention and special treatment needed, if necessary
Effects are dependent on exposure (dose, concentration, contact time). Effects are immediate and delayed.
Symptoms may include irritation, burns, and pain. Causes skin irritation and eye irritation. Review section 2 of SDS
to see all potential hazards.

SECTION 5: Fire-fighting measures

5.1 Suitable extinguishing media
Use extinguishing media appropriate for surrounding fire.

5.2 Specific hazards arising from the chemical

This material will not burn until the water has evaporated. Residue can burn.

5.3 Special protective actions for fire-fighters

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Fire fighters should enter area only if they are protected from all contact with the material. Full protective clothing,
including self-contained breathing apparatus, coat, pants, gloves, boots and bands around legs, arms, and waist,
should be worn. No skin surfaces should be exposed.

Further information
Slipping hazard if product is spilled on the floor.

SECTION 6: Accidental release measures

6.1 Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Use personal protective equipment. Avoid breathing vapours, mist or gas. Ensure adequate ventilation. Evacuate
personnel to safe areas. For personal protection see section 8.

6.2 Environmental precautions

Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so. Do not let product enter drains.

6.3 Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up

SMALL SPILLS: Contain and absorb with absorbent material and place into containers for later disposal. Wash site
of spillage thoroughly with water. LARGE SPILLS: Dike far ahead of spill to prevent further movement. Recover by
pumping or by using a suitable absorbent material and place into containers for later disposal. Dispose in suitable
waste container.

SECTION 7: Handling and storage

7.1 Precautions for safe handling
Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid inhalation of vapour or mist. For precautions see section 2.2.

7.2 Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities

Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities: Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated
place.

Specific end use(s)

Apart from the uses mentioned in section 1.2 no other specific uses are stipulated

SECTION 8: Exposure controls/personal protection

8.1 Control parameters

1. Diethylene Glycol Monobutyl ether (CAS: 112-34-5)

TWA: 10 ppm inhalable fraction and vapor (ACGIH)

8.2 Appropriate engineering controls

Use local exhaust ventilation, or other engineering controls to maintain airborne levels below exposure limit
requirements or guidelines. If there are no applicable exposure limit requirements or guidelines, general ventilation
should be sufficient for most operations. Local exhaust ventilation may be necessary for some operations.

8.3 Individual protection measures, such as personal protective equipment (PPE)

Pictograms

Eye/face protection
Face shield and/or safety glasses. Use equipment for eye protection tested and approved under appropriate
government standards such as NIOSH (US) or EN 166(EU).

Skin protection

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Handle with gloves. Gloves must be inspected prior to use. Use proper glove removal technique (without touching
glove's outer surface) to avoid skin contact with this product. Dispose of contaminated gloves after use in
accordance with applicable laws and good laboratory practices. Wash and dry hands.

Body protection
Choose body protection in relation to its type, to the concentration and amount of dangerous substances, and to the
specific work-place. The type of protective equipment must be selected according to the concentration and amount
of the dangerous substance at the specific workplace.

Respiratory protection
Distribution, Workplace and Household Settings: No special protective equipment required. Product Manufacturing
Plant (needed at Product-Producing Plant ONLY): In case of insufficient ventilation wear suitable respiratory
equipment

Environmental exposure controls

Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so. Do not let product enter drains.

SECTION 9: Physical and chemical properties

Information on basic physical and chemical properties

Appearance/form (physical state, color, etc.) Liquid

Odor mild
Odor threshold No data available.
pH 11 - 12
Melting point/freezing point 0°C (32°F)
Initial boiling point and boiling range 100°C (212°F)
Flash point Not Flammable
Evaporation rate No data available.
Flammability (solid, gas) Not Flammable
Upper/lower flammability limits No data available.
Upper/lower explosive limits No data available.
Vapor pressure No data available.
Vapor density No data available.
Relative density 1.02
Solubility(ies) Complete in water
Partition coefficient: n-octanol/water No data available.
Auto-ignition temperature No data available.
Decomposition temperature No data available.
Viscosity No data available.
Explosive properties No data available.
Oxidizing properties No data available.

Other safety information

No data available.

SECTION 10: Stability and reactivity

10.1 Reactivity
Mild reactivity to aluminum

10.2 Chemical stability

Stable at typical use temperatures.

10.3 Possibility of hazardous reactions

Polymerization will not occur.

10.4 Conditions to avoid

Avoid contact with: Oxidizers. Strong acids.

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10.5 Incompatible materials

Avoid contact with: Oxidizers. Strong acids.

SECTION 11: Toxicological information

Information on toxicological effects

Acute toxicity
Product:
Not classified.
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Ingredients:
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Diethylene Glycol Monobutyl Ether: Acute oral toxicity: Based on acute toxicity values, not classified.
LD50: 2,410 mg/kg Species: Mouse Acute inhalation toxicity: Based on acute toxicity values, not classified.
LC50: > 2.1 mg/l Exposure time: 4 HOURS Species: Rat Acute dermal toxicity: Based on acute toxicity values, not
classified.
LD50: 2,764 mg/kg Species: Rabbit Skin corrosion/irritation: Based on skin irritation values, not classified.

Skin corrosion/irritation
Product:
Skin irritation category 2
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Diethylene Glycol Monobutyl Ether: Skin - Rabbit
Result: Skin irritation - 20 h

Serious eye damage/irritation

Product:
Eye irritation category 2
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Diethylene Glycol Monobutyl Ether: Eyes - Rabbit
Result: Eye irritation - 24 h
(OECD Test Guideline 405)

Respiratory or skin sensitization

Product:
This product is not expected to cause skin sensitization.
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Diethylene Glycol Monobutyl Ether: Maximization Test - Guinea pig
Result: Does not cause skin sensitization.
(OECD Test Guideline 406)

Germ cell mutagenicity

Product:
No data available to indicate product or any components present at greater than 0.1% are mutagenic or genotoxic.
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Diethylene Glycol Monobutyl Ether: Hamster ovary
Result: negative OECD Test Guideline 474
Mouse - male Result: negative

Carcinogenicity
No component of this product is present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as probable, possible or
confirmed human carcinogen by IARC.
NTP: No component of this product is present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as a known or
anticipated carcinogen by NTP.
OSHA: No component of this product is present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is on OSHA’s list of
regulated carcinogens.

Reproductive toxicity

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Product:
For the active ingredient(s): In animal studies, did not interfere with reproduction.

STOT-single exposure
No data available

STOT-repeated exposure
No data available

Aspiration hazard
No data available

SECTION 12: Ecological information

Toxicity
Product:
No known Eco-toxicological effects.
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Ingredient:
Diethylene Glycol Monobutyl Ether:
Low acute toxicity to fish; Low acute toxicity to aquatic invertebrates; Low toxicity to algae; Low toxicity to sewage
microbes. Based on acute aquatic toxicity values, not classified.

Persistence and degradability

Product:
No data for product
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Ingredients;
Diethylene Glycol Monobutyl Ether:
Biodegradability 85% rapidly degradable (after 28 days in a ready biodegradability test).

Bioaccumulative potential
Product:
Not expected to bioaccumulate.
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Ingredeint:
Diethylene Glycol Monobutyl Ether:
Bioconcentration factor (BCF); 1.4 - 3.2 Method: (QSAR calculated value). This material is not expected to
bioaccumulate.

Mobility in soil
Product:
Low absorption to soil particulate predicted.
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Ingredients:
Diethylene Glycol Monobutyl Ether:
Stability in soil, No data available. Low absorption to soil particulate predicted.

SECTION 13: Disposal considerations

Disposal of the product
Dispose in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulation. Contact your federal, state, and local
authorities for specific rules.

Disposal of contaminated packaging

Dispose in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulation. Contact your federal, state, and local
authorities for specific rules.

SECTION 14: Transport information

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DOT (US)
UN Number: Not regulated as dangerous goods.
Class: N/A
Packing Group: N/A
Proper Shipping Name: N/A
Reportable quantity (RQ): N/A
Marine pollutant: N/A
Poison inhalation hazard: N/A

SECTION 15: Regulatory information

15.1 Safety, health and environmental regulations specific for the product in question
California Prop 65
This product does not contain any chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth, or any other
reproductive defects.
SARA 302
SARA 302: No chemicals in this material are subject to the reporting requirements of SARA Title III, Section 302.
SARA 311/312 Hazards
Acute Health Hazard
SARA 313
SARA 313: This material does not contain any chemical components with known CAS numbers that exceed the
threshold reporting levels established by SARA Title III, Section 313.

15.2 Chemical Safety Assessment

NFPA (National Fire Protection Association)
HMIS (Hazardous Material Information System)
Hazards are split into categories each with a 0 to 4 rating, 0 meaning no hazard and 4 meaning high hazard

HMIS Rating

Purple Power Industrial Strength

Cleaner/Degreaser
HEALTH 1
FLAMMABILITY 0
PHYSICAL HAZARD 0
PERSONAL PROTECTION D

NFPA Rating

SECTION 16: Other information

Abbreviations, acronyms
ACGIH = American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists
bw = body weight
bw/day = body weight/day
EC x = Effect Concentration associated with x% response
GLP = Good Laboratory Practice
IARC = International Agency for Research of Cancer

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LC50 = 50% Lethal concentration - Concentration of a chemical in air or a chemical in water which causes the death
of 50% (one
half) of a group of test animals
LD50 = 50% Lethal Dose - Chemical amount, given at once, which causes the death of 50% (one half) of a group of
test animals
LL = Lethal Loading
NIOSH = National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health
NOAEL = No Observed Adverse Effect Level
NOEC = No Observed Effect Concentration
NOEL = No Observed Effect Level
OECD = Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development
OSHA = Occupational Safety and Health Administration
UVCB = Substance of unknown or Variable composition, Complex reaction products or Biological material
fw = fresh water
mw = marine water
or = occasional release
dw = dry weight
SCBA = Self Contained Breathing Apparatus
Legend
Section 8
ACGIH - American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists
OSHA - Occupational Safety and Health Administration
NIOSH - National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
TLV - Threshold Limit Values
PEL - Permissible Exposure Limits
IDHL - Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health concentrations
TWA - Time Weight Average
STEL - Short Term Exposure Limits
S* - Skin notation
TSCA - Toxic Substance Control Act

16.1 Further information/disclaimer

The information is based on our knowledge to date but does not constitute an assurance of product properties and
does not imply a legal contractual relationship. Safety Data Sheet information is based on the individual ingredients
Safety Data Sheets provided by the supplier.

16.2 Preparation information

Aiken Chemical Company, Inc.
P.O. Box 27147
Greenville, SC, 29616
864-968-1250
800-828-1860
864-968-1252 (fax)

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