MAINTEX INC -- HEAVY DUTY FLOOR STRIPPER  -- 7930-01-398-0878
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:HEAVY DUTY FLOOR STRIPPER
MSDS Date:05/15/1996
FSC:7930
NIIN:01-398-0878
Status Code:A
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:MAINTEX INC
Address:13300 NELSON AVE
City:CITY OF INDUSTRY
State:CA
ZIP:91746
Country:US
Info Phone Num:818-961-1988
Emergency Phone Num:800-255-3924
Preparer's Name:ALI ABYANE
Chemtrec Ind/Phone:(800)424-9300
CAGE:0PWJ2
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:MAINTEX INC
Address:13300 NELSON AVE
Box:City:CITY OF INDUSTRY
State:CA
ZIP:91746
Country:US
Phone:818-961-1988
CAGE:0PWJ2

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:ETHANOLAMINE
CAS:141-43-5
RTECS #:KJ5775000
Fraction by Wt: 3-5%
ACGIH TLV:3 MG/M3

Ingred Name:2-BUTOXYETHANOL
CAS:111-76-2
RTECS #:KJ8575000
Fraction by Wt: 25%
OSHA PEL:50
ACGIH TLV:25

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:IT IS IMPORTANT TO DETERMINE WHETHER
    EXPOSURE IS TO CONCENTRATED OR DILIUTE PRODUCT.  THE INFORMATION
    INCLUDED IN THIS DOCUMENT IS INTENDED TO DEAL WITH EXPOSURE TO
    CONCENTRATED PRODUCT.  GENERALLY, E XPOSURE TO DILUTED PRODUCT WILL
    RESULT IN SUBSTANTIALLY LESS RISK OF INJURY THAN DESCRIBED HEREIN.
    RESPIRATORY TRACT TISSUE DAMAGE MAY RESULT IN INCREASED
    SUSCEPTIBILITY TO RESPIRATORY ILLNESS.  HEALT H EFFECTS OR RISKS
    FROM EXPOSURE:  REPEATED EXCESSIVE EXPOSURE MAY CAUSE LIVER OR
    KIDNEY EFFECTS.
Effects of Overexposure:CONTACT WITH EYES:  THIS PRODUCT WILL CAUSE
    BURNS THAT RESULT IN DAMGE TO THE EYES AND EVEN BLINDNESS IF THE
    SOLUTION REMAINS IN CONTACT WITH THE EYE.  CONTACT WITH SKIN: 
    CONTACT WITH CONCENTRATE OR  SOLUTION WILL RESULT IN DRY SKIN. 
    PROLONGED OR REPEATED CONTACT MAY CAUSE IRRITATION.  INHALATION: 
    AIRBORNE CONCENTRATIONS OF MIST, OR VAPOR MAY CASUE DAMAGE TO THE
    UPPER REPIRATORY TRACT.  IF THE P RODUCT IS HEATED, VAPORS ARE
    ACUTELY TOXIC IF INHALED.  INGESTION:  SWALLOWING WILL IRRITATE
    THROAT, ESOPHAGUS AND DIGESTIVE TRACT.  PRODUCT MAY CAUSE BURNS TO
    MUCOUS MEMBRANES OF THE MOUTH, THROAT, E SOPHAGUS AND STOMACH.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:EYES:  IN CASE OF CONTACT IMMEDIATELY FLUSH EYES WITH PLENTY
    OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES.  CALL A PHYSICIAN.  SKIN:  WASH
    AFFECTED SKIN AREA WITH WATER.  DO NOT ALLOW CONTAMINATED CLOTHING
    TO REM AIN IN CONTACT WITH THE SKIN.  INHALATION:  IF DISCOMFORT IS
    EXPERIENCED, REMOVE TO FRESH AIR.  IF BREATHING IS DIFFICULT, GIVE
    OXYGEN AND CALL PHYSICIAN.	INGESTION:  GIVE PLENTY OF WATER.  DO
    NOT IN DUCE VOMITING.  WASH OUT MOUTH AREA.  CALL A PHYSICIAN.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Flash Point Method:SCC
Flash Point:>92.2C, 198.F
>198F SCC
Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY , FOAM ,CO2 , DRY CHEMICAL.
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIREFIGHTING SHOULD WEAR SELF-CONTAINED
    BREATHING APPARATUS WITH A FULL FACEPIECE IN POSITIVE PRESSURE
    MODE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:USE WATER FOG/SPRAY TO COOL AND LOWER THE
    PRESSURE OF FIRE EXPOSED CONTAINTERS.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:WARNING:  THE FLOOR SURFACE MAY BE SLIPPERY: 
    USE CARE WALKING , WORKING , AND STANDING.	LARGE SPILLS:  ( OVER
    55 GALLONS ) WEAR RUBBER BOOTS OR ENCLOSED SHOE WITH RUBBER SOLES. 
    SHUT OFF SOURCE OF L EAK IF SAGE TO DO SO.	DIKE AND CONTAIN SPILL.
     SMALL SPILLS:  MOP UP AND RINSE AREA.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:IN CONFINED AREAS, PROVIDE ADEQUATE VENTILATION
    TO LOWER THE CONCENTRATION OF MISTS.  IF THE PRODUCT IS DILUTED
    ACCORDING TO LABEL DIRECTIONS, A RESPIRATOR IS NOT REQUIRED.
Ventilation:MECHANICAL LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION AT POINT OF
    CONTAMINNAT RELEASE.
Protective Gloves:USE OF RUBBER GLOVES WILL DECREASE SKIN DRYNESS.
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SPLASH GLASSES OR FACE SHIELD.
Other Protective Equipment:RUBBER BOOTS OR ENCLOSED SHOES WITH RUBBER
    SOLES MUST BE WORN DURING FLOOR STRIPPING OPERATIONS.  EYEWASH,
    PROTECTVE CLOTHING.
Supplemental Safety and Health

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

Boiling Pt:=100.C, 212.F
B.P. Text:212F
Melt/Freeze Pt:<4.4C, 40.F
M.P/F.P Text:FREEZE=<40
Vapor Pres:@ 68 DEGREES F: >17 MM HG
Vapor Density:AIR=1/1
Volatile Org Content %:45
pH:12-13
Evaporation Rate &amp; Reference:( BUTYL ACETATE =1: <1
Solubility in Water:SOLUBLE (100%)
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR YELLOW LIQUID , PLEASANT
Percent Volatiles by Volume:89%

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZERS , STRONG MINERAL ACIDS , REACTIVE METALS ( COPPER,
    BRASS, ALUMINUM, TIN , ZINC) WOOL AND LEATHER.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT, SPARKS, OPEN FLAME.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON MONOXIDE, CARBON DIOXIDE.

===================  Toxicological Information	===================

Toxicological Information:SUSPECTED CANCER AGENT? NO OSHA REGULATED: 
    NO	PROPOSITION 65: NO  NTP & IARC:  NO

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF WASTES IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL,
    STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS.  STORAGE AND HANDLING PRECAUTIONS: 
    STORE AWAY FROM HEAT,M SPARKS AND OPEN FLAME.

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