Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)

Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) TIME: 20 minutes PURPOSE OF THE ACTIVITY: The participant will be able to read and use a Material Safety Data Sheet. MATERIALS NEEDED: q q Copies of the MSDS Sheets for each participant Copies of the questionnaire for each participant CONDUCTING THE ACTIVITY: 1. Give each participant the MSDS's for Clorox, Tuffsuds, and Puritan Floor Cleaner. Give each participant a copy of the MSDS questionnaire. 2. Ask the participants to work in pairs or as a group. 3. Have them answer the questions on the questionnaire. 4. Discuss. SOURCE: Sally McNeill, M.S., R.D., Family and Consumer Educator, Mecklenburg County Extension Center, Charlotte, NC

Material Safety Data Sheet for Clorox Bleach I. CHEMICAL IDENTIFICATION Name: Clorox Bleach Description: clear, light, yellow liquid with chlorine odor Other Designations: EPA Reg. No. 5813-1 Sodium Hypochlorite Solution Emergency Procedure: Notify your supervisor. Call your local poison control center. II. HEALTH HAZARD DATA Causes severe but temporary eye injury. May irritate skin. May cause nausea and vomiting if ingested. Exposure to vapor or mist may irritate nose, throat and lungs. The following medical conditions may be aggravated by exposure to high concentrations of vapor or mist: heart conditions or chronic respiratory problems such as asthma, chronic bronchitis, or obstructive lung disease. Under normal consumer use conditions that likelihood of any adverse health effects are low. FIRST AID: EYE CONTACT: Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water. If irritation persists, see a doctor. SKIN CONTACT: Remove contaminated clothing. Wash area with water. INHALATION: If breathing problems develop remove to fresh air. III. HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS Ingredients: Sodium hypochloite CAS# 7681-52-9 Concentration: 5.25% Worker Exposure Limit: Not Established None of the ingredients in this product are on the IARC, NTP, or OSHA carcinogen list. Occasional clinical reports suggest a low potential for sensitization upon exaggerated exposure to sodium hypochlorite if skin damage (eg. Irritation) occurs during exposure. Routine clinical tests conducted on intact skin found no sensitization in the test subjects. IV. SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION Hygienic practices: Wear safety glasses. With repeated or prolonged use, wear gloves. Engineering Controls: Use general ventilation to minimize exposure to vapor or mist. Work Practices: Avoid eye and skin contact and inhalation of vapor or mist. V. SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS Keep out of reach of children. Do not get in eyes or on skin. Wash thoroughly with soap and water after handling. Do not mix household cleaners such as toilet bowl cleaners, rust removers, vinegar, acid, or ammonia containing products. Store in a cool dry place. Do not reuse empty container; rinse container and put in trash container. VI. SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURES Small quantities of less than 5 gallons may be flushed down drain. For larger quantities, wipe up spill with an absorbent material or mop and dispose of in accordance with local, state and federal regulations. Dilute with water to minimize oxidizing effect on spilled surfaces. VII. REACTIVITY DATA Stable under normal use and storage conditions. Strong oxidizing agent. Reacts with

other household chemicals such as toilet bowl cleaners, rust removers, vinegar, acid, or ammonia containing products to produce hazardous gases, such as chlorine and other chlorinated species. Prolonged contact with metal may cause pitting or discoloration. VIII. FIRE AND EXPLOSION DATA Not flammable or explosive. In a fire, cool containers to prevent rupture and release of sodium chlorate. IX. PHYSICAL DATA Boiling Point: 212 o F/100 o C (decompresses) Specific Gravity (H 2 O = 1.00): 1.085 Solubility in Water: complete ph: 11.4

Material Safety Data Sheet for Tuffsuds I. IDENTIFICATION Product name: Tuffsuds Product type: Liquid manual Warewash Detergent Hazard Rating: Health 1; Fire 0; Reactivity 0 II. HAZARDOUS COMPONENTS Anionic surfactant CAS# - confidential 5-20% PEL No TWA - No Nonionic surfactant CAS# - confidential 1-5% PEL No TWA No III. PHYSICAL DATA Appearance: orange pink semi-viscous liquid; no odor Solubility in water: mixes with water in all proportions ph: 6.5 9.0 (100%) Initial Boiling Point: Not determined; estimated > 212 o F Specific gravity: 1.015 @ 68 o F IV. FIRE AND EXPLOSION DATA Special Fire Hazards: none Fire Fighting Methods: does not support combustion V. REACTIVITY DATA Stability: stable under normal conditions of use and handling Conditions to avoid: none known VI. SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURES / WEAR PROPER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT Clean-up: dike or dam large spills. Pump to container or soak up on inert absorbent. Flush residue or small spills to sanitary sewer. Waste disposal: Consult state/local authorities for limits on chemical waste disposal. Small amounts may be safely put down the sewer. VII. HEALTH HAZARD DATA Effects of overexposure to concentrate: Eyes: causes minor irritation Skin: Prolonged exposure may cause drying or minor irritation If swallowed: May cause stomach upset VIII. FIRST AID Eyes: Flush with cool running water. Remove contact lenses and flush again for 10-15 minutes. Skin: Flush skin with water; wash with soap and water. If swallowed: Rinse mouth; then drink 1 or 2 large glasses of water. DO NOT induce vomiting. NEVER give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. If irritation or discomfort persists, consult a physician.

IX. PROTECTIVE MEASURES For concentrate: Skin: For prolonged exposure to concentrate, gloves recommended. X. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Purpose of 10/8/1999 issue: First Issue KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN

Material Safety Data Sheet for Puritan Floor Cleaner I. IDENTIFICATION Product name: Puritan Neutral Floor Cleaner Product type: Neutral All Purpose Cleaner Concentrate Hazard rating: Health 1 Fire 0 Reactivity 0 II. HAZARDOUS COMPONENTS Isopropyl alcohol (2-propanol, IPA) CAS# 67-63-0 1% PEL 980 TWA 985 Triethanolamine alkylbenzenesulfonate 27323-41-7 4% PEL no TWA - no This product contains no other components considered hazardous according to the criteria of 29 CFR 1910.1200. III. PHYSICAL DATA Appearance: clear orange liquid; orange/citrus fragrance Solubility in water: mixes with water in all proportions ph: 7.0 7.5 (100%) Initial boiling point: >212 o F Specific gravity: 1.004 @ 68 o F IV. FIRE AND EXPLOSION DATA Special fire hazards: May flash, but does not support combustion. Fire fighting methods: Use method appropriate for surrounding fire. V. REACTIVITY DATA Stability: Stable under normal conditions of use and handling. Conditions to avoid: Strong acids, oxidizers. Extreme heat, ignition sources. VI. SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURES / USE PROPER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT Clean-up: Dike or dam large spills. Pump to container or soak up on inert absorbent. Flush residue or small spills to sanitary sewer. Waste disposal: Consult state/local authorities for limits on chemical waste disposal. Small amounts may be safely put down the sewer. VII. HEALTH HAZARD DATA Effects of overexposure to concentrate: Eyes: may cause irritation Skin: May cause irritation If swallowed: May cause stomach distress, nausea or vomiting. VIII. FIRST AID Eyes: Flush with cool running water. Remove contact lenses and flush again for 10-15 minutes. Skin: Flush skin with water; wash with soap and water. If swallowed: Rinse mouth; then drink 1 or 2 large glasses of water. DO NOT induce

vomiting. NEVER give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. If irritation or discomfort persists, consult a physician. IX. PROTECTIVE MEASURES For concentrate: No protective equipment is necessary under normal use conditions. Eyes: If splashing may occur, eye protection recommended. Skin: Rubber gloves recommended for prolonged or repeated exposure. X. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Purpose of 1/24/2000 issue: Add line in III.; QC and Editorial Update. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.

MSDS Questionnaire 1. Liquid cleaning products in the storeroom and fallen to the floor. One label reads Tuffsuds and the other says Puritan Floor Cleaner. Henry wants to reattach the labels to the correct products. How might Henry tell which label belongs on which product? Tuffsuds should get in someone s eyes what should they do? Are gloves recommended when using Tuffsuds? You have an unheated/non-air conditioned storage building behind your establishment. Is it acceptable to store the Tuffsuds in this building? Is it acceptable to store the Puritan Floor Cleaner in the storage building? One of the employees spills a gallon jug of Clorox on the floor. What do you do? For which products should employees wear gloves when using? An employee accidentally gets the Puritan Floor Cleaner in their eye, what do you do? Can you mix Clorox with Tuffsuds?

MSDS Questionnaire Answer Key 1. Liquid cleaning products in the storeroom and fallen to the floor. One label reads TUFFSUDS and the other says PURITAN FLOOR CLEANER. Henry wants to reattach the labels to the correct products. How might Henry tell which label belongs on which product? The appearance of the product -- Tuffsuds is orange-pink and Puritan floor cleaner is orange. Labels should never be removed from the container. Tuffsuds should get in someone s eyes what should they do? Flush with cool running water. Are gloves recommended when using Tuffsuds? Yes You have an unheated/non-air conditioned storage building behind your establishment. Is it acceptable to store the Tuffsuds in this building? Yes Is it acceptable to store the Puritan Floor Cleaner in the storage building? No One of the employees spills a gallon jug of Clorox Bleach on the floor. What do you do? Small quantitites of less than 5 gallons may be flushed down the drain. Therefore, have them dilute the bleach that is on the floor and put down the floor drain. For which products should employees wear gloves when using? Clorox Bleach An employee accidentally gets the Puritan Floor Cleaner in their eye, what do you do? Flush with cool running water. Remove contact lenses and flush again for 10 to 15 minutes. Have them see a doctor immediately. Can you mix Clorox with Tuffsuds? No. Do not mix Clorox Bleach with other household cleaners, such as toilet bowl cleaners, rust removers, vinegar, acid, or ammonia containing products.