MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

in accordance with 1907/2006/EC (REACH)

1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE / PREPARATION AND OF THE COMPANY / UNDERTAKING
Product Name:
Revision:
MSDS No.

274 Industrial Degreaser (Aerosol)

5 August 2010

Date of issue:

6 July 2007

207A-14

Not classified as hazardous according to criteria of Safe Work Australia.

Company:
A.W. CHESTERTON COMPANY
860 Salem Street
Groveland, MA 01834-1507, USA
Tel.: +1 978-469-6446 Fax: +1 978-469-6785
(Mon. - Fri. 8:30 - 5:00 PM EST)
E-mail (MSDS questions): ProductMSDSs@chesterton.com
E-mail: customer.service@chesterton.com
MSDS requests: www.chesterton.com

Supplier:

For Chemical Emergency:

24 hours per day, 7 days per week
Call Infotrac: 1-800-535-5053
Outside N. America: +1 352-323-3500 (collect)
Use:

Petroleum base cleaner. Dissolves grease, oil, tar and other similar water insoluble soils generally encountered in the
industrial and marine environments.

2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Highly flammable. Contents under pressure. Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking. As with any organic solvent
based product, care should be taken to avoid excessive inhalation of vapors. This is especially important in enclosed areas or
areas with poor ventilation.
3. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Hazardous Ingredients
% Wt.
CAS No.
Naphtha (Petroleum), Hydrotreated Heavy*
85-95
64742-48-9
Petroleum Gases, Liquefied, Sweetened**
10-20
68476-86-8

EC No.
265-150-3
270-705-8

Symbol
Xn
F+

R-phrases
65-66
12

See section 15 for text of risk phrases on the label and section 16 for others. *Contains less than 0.1 % w/w Benzene. **Contains
less than 0.1 % w/w 1,3-Butadiene.

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Classified according to:

* 29 CFR 1910.1200, 1915, 1916, 1917

* Mass. Right-to-Know Law (ch. 40, M.G.L..O. 111F)
* California Proposition 65
* Controlled Products Regulations
* 67/548/EEC, 1272/2008/EC (ATP01) 99/45/EC and 75/324/EEC
* Worksafe Australia [NOHSC: 1008 (2004)]

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4. FIRST AID MEASURES

Remove to fresh air. If not breathing, administer artificial respiration. Contact physician immediately.
Inhalation:
Skin Contact:

Wash skin with soap and water. Contact physician if irritation persists.

Eye Contact:

Flush eyes for at least 15 minutes with large amounts of water. Contact physician if irritation persists.

Ingestion:

Do not induce vomiting. Contact physician immediately.

Advice to Physician:

Treat symptoms.

5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
Extinguishing Methods:

Carbon Dioxide, dry chemical, foam or water spray

Unusual Fire and Explosion

Hazards:

Pressurized containers, when heated, are a potential explosive hazard.

Special Fire Fighting Measures:

Cool exposed containers with water. Recommend Firefighters wear self-contained

breathing apparatus.

Flammability Classification:

NFPA: Storage Level III; 16CFR 1500.3 Extremely flammable aerosol

HAZCHEM Emergency Action Code: 2 Y

6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Utilize exposure controls and personal protection as specified in Section 8.
Personal Precautions:
Environmental Precautions:

Keep out of sewers, streams and waterways.

Methods of Clean Up:

Evacuate area. Provide adequate ventilation. Contain spill to a small area. Keep away from
sources of ignition - No smoking. If removal of ignition sources is not possible, then flush
material away with water. Pick up with absorbent material (sand, sawdust, clay, etc.) and place
in a suitable container for disposal. Refer to section 13 for disposal advice.

7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

Handling: Shake well before using. Keep away from sources of ignition - No smoking. After handling, wash before eating,
drinking or smoking. Vapors are heavier than air and will collect in low areas. Vapor accumulations could flash
and/or explode if ignited. Utilize exposure controls and personal protection as specified in Section 8.
Storage:

Pressurized container: protect from sunlight and do not expose to temperatures exceeding 50C (120F). Do not
pierce or burn, even after use.

8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION

Hazardous Ingredients
OSHA
ppm
mg/m3
Naphtha (Petroleum), Hydrotreated Heavy*

Petroleum Gases, Liquefied, Sweetened

1000

ACGIH TLV
ppm
mg/m3

1000

AUSTRALIA
ppm
mg/m3

1000

*Chesterton recommended limit: 171 ppm (1200 mg/m3).

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Respiratory Protection:

Not normally needed. If exposure limits are exceeded, use approved organic vapor respirator.

Ventilation:

Use only in well-ventilated areas. If exposure limits are exceeded, provide adequate ventilation.
Vapors are heavier than air and will collect in low areas.

Protective Gloves:

Chemical resistant gloves (e.g. Viton*, neoprene, nitrile). *DuPont's registered trademark.

Eye Protection:

Safety glasses

Other:

Impervious clothing (e.g. Viton*, neoprene or nitrile) as necessary to prevent skin contact.
*DuPont's registered trademark.

9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

low viscosity liquid
Physical state
clear
Colour
188C (370F), product
Initial boiling point
only
not determined
Melting point
100%
% Volatile (by volume)
61C (142F), product
Flash point
only
Closed Cup
Method
not determined
Viscosity
227C (440F), product
Autoignition temp.
only
LEL 1.2; UEL 9.9
Explosion limits

Odour
Vapour pressure @ 20C
% Aromatics by weight

mild odor
not applicable
0.01%, product only

pH
Density
Weight per volume

not applicable
0,77 kg/l
6.4 lbs/gal.

Coefficient (water/oil)
Vapour density (air=1)
Rate of evaporation (ether=1)

<1
>1
<1

Solubility in water
Other

negligible
none

10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Stable
Stability:
Hazardous Polymerization:

Will not occur.

Hazardous Decomposition
Products:

Carbon Monoxide, aldehydes and other toxic fumes.

Conditions to Avoid:

Open flames, heat, sparks and red hot surfaces.

Materials to Avoid:

Reactive metals and strong oxidizers like liquid Chlorine and concentrated Oxygen.

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Inhalation, skin and eye contact. Personnel with pre-existing dermatitis may be
Primary Route of Exposure Under
aggravated by exposure.
Normal Use:
Acute Effects:

Direct eye contact may result in eye irritation. Inhalation of vapor concentrations in
excess of 1000 ppm will cause eye and respiratory tract irritation, dizziness, headache
and other central nervous system effects.

Chronic Effects:

Prolonged or repeated skin contact may defat the skin and cause skin irritation.

Other Information:

As per 29 CFR 1910.1200 (Hazard Communication), this product contains no

carcinogens as listed in the National Toxicology Program (NTP), the International
Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) or the Occupational Safety and Health
Administration (OSHA).

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12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Ecotoxicological data have not been determined specifically for this product. The information given below is based on a
knowledge of the components and the ecotoxicology of similar substances.
Mobility:

Liquid. Insoluble in water. Floats on water. In determining environmental mobility, consider the product's
physical and chemical properties (see Section 9). The hazardous ingredients will rapidly evaporate to the air if
released into the water.

Degradability:

Naphtha (Petroleum), Hydrotreated Heavy: can degrade in air; may biodegrade. This substance is expected to
be removed in a wastewater treatment facility.

Accumulation:

not determined

Ecotoxicity:

not determined

13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Incinerate absorbed material with a properly licensed facility. Incinerate pressurized or sealed containers in an approved facility.
Check local, state and national/federal regulations and comply with the most stringent requirement. This product is classified as
a hazardous waste according to 91/689/EEC.
EWC-code:

15 01 10

14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

UN1950, AEROSOLS, FLAMMABLE, CLASS 2.1,
TDG:
IMDG:

UN1950, AEROSOLS, CLASS 2.1, UN1950, EmS FD, S-U, ERG No 126 LIMITED QUANTITY

IATA/ICAO:

UN1950, AEROSOLS, FLAMMABLE, CLASS 2.1,

ADR/RID:

UN1950 AEROSOLS, 2, 5F, ADR

U.S. DOT :
Shipping Name: 1 AEROSOLS, FLAMMABLE
Hazard Class: 2.1
UN/NA #: UN1950
Packaging Group #: Not Applicable
Emergency Response Guide Book No 126
1
NOTE: Shipped as Consumer Commodity ORM-D in packaging having a
rated capacity gross weight of 66 lb. or less (49 CFR 173.306(h)).

15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

F+ - Extremely flammable
European Classification:
R-Phrase(s):

R66

Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking. *

S-Phrase(s):

S23A
S24
S51

Do not breathe spray.

Avoid contact with skin.
Use only in well-ventilated areas.

Name of the substances on the

label:

none

Other information:

Pressurized container: protect from sunlight and do not expose to temperatures exceeding
50C (120F). Do not pierce or burn, even after use. Do not spray on a naked flame or any
incandescent material. Keep away from sources of ignition - No Smoking.

Canadian Classification:

B5: Flammable aerosols; A: Compressed gases

Risk Phrase(s):

Flammable aerosol. Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking.

Precautionary and First Aid

Measure(s):

Do not breathe spray. Avoid contact with skin. Use only in well-ventilated areas.
If affected by vapor, move to fresh air. In case of contact with eyes, rinse with plenty of
water and seek medical advice. Wash skin with soap and water.

Other Information:

Pressurized container: protect from sunlight and do not expose to temperatures exceeding
50C (120F). Do not pierce or burn, even after use. Do not spray on a naked flame or any
incandescent material. Keep away from sources of ignition - No Smoking.

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16. OTHER INFORMATION

US EPA SARA TITLE III
312 Hazards :
313 Chemicals :
Immediate
Fire
Pressure Release

Hazardous Materials Identification System (HMIS)

4 = Severe Hazard
1
HEALTH
3
2
1
0
*

none
TSCA: All chemical components are
listed in the TSCA inventory.

JAPAN PRTR Class I Chemicals :

none
Risk phrases in section 3:

R12
R65
R66

=
=
=
=
=

Serious Hazard
Moderate Hazard
Slight Hazard
Minimal Hazard
See Section 8

FLAMMABILITY
REACTIVITY
Personal Protection

3
1
*

Class II Chemicals :
none
Extremely flammable.
Harmful: may cause lung damage if swallowed.
Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking.

Changes to the MSDS in this revision:

Sections

*R65: not applicable according to criteria (aerosol).

This information is based solely on data provided by suppliers of the materials used, not on the mixture itself. No warranty is expressed or
implied regarding the suitability of the product for the users particular purpose. The user must make their own determination as to suitability.

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