MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Manufacturer BioGenesis Enterprises, Inc.
Address 330 S. Mt. Prospect Rd., Des Plaines, IL 60016
Trade Name BG-Clean™ 634 Product Asphalts Cleaner
Emergency Phone (703) 913-9700 Date Prepared May 27, 1993
Information Phone (703) 913-9700 MSDS Control bBG634
SECTION II - INGREDIENTS AND HAZARD CLASSIFICATION
Ingredients (CAS) PercentOSHA PEL/TLV
No exposure limits are established for this product. Trace amounts of ethylene oxide may be present. These are not expected to result in significant exposures or present a health hazard. The OSHA 8-hour TWA for ethylene oxide is 1 ppm and the 15-minute excursion limit is 5 ppm. No OSHA PELs are established for any of the other ingredients.
SECTION III - PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Boiling Point (oF)>300oF Vapor Pressure (mm Hg)Same as water.
Solubility In Water100% Specific Gravity0.97 @ 20oC pH Not applicable
Appearance and OdorLight straw colored liquid, mild lemon smell.
Flash Point > 140oFFlammable Limits Not determined.
LEL Not determined. UEL Not determined.
Extinguishing Media Water fog, carbon dioxide, dry chemical.
None.
Unusual Fire and Explosion HazardsNone.
Stability Stable.
Incompatibility Avoid strong acids and strong oxidizers.
Hazardous Decomposition ProductsCarbon monoxide and carbon dioxide.
Hazardous PolymerizationWill not occur.
OSHA PEL Not established.ACGIH TEL Not established.
Inhalation YesSkin Yes Ingestion Yes
Eyes Liquid is a contact irritant, and will cause corneal inflammation. Hazard evaluated low under ordinary conditions of use.
Skin Repeated or prolonged contact can cause reddening of the skin, scaling, and dermatitis. Hazard evaluated low under ordinary conditions of use.
Inhalation May cause irritation of the throat and headache with prolonged exposure to concentrated vapors. Hazard evaluated to be low under ordinary conditions of use.
Ingestion Nausea; diarrhea. Hazard evaluated to be low under ordinary conditions of use.
Eyes Immediately flush eyes with large amounts of water for at least 15 minutes. Immediately seek medical aid.
Skin Flush affected area and wash with mild soap and water.
Inhalation Minimal hazard; no emergency care anticipated.
Ingestion Obtain medical attention immediately. Give two glasses of water. Do not induce vomiting.
NTP? Not listedIARC?Not listed OSHA Regulated?Not listed
SECTION VII - PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE HANDLING AND USE
Collect with absorbent material or pick up mechanically. Rinse affected area with water.
If discarded in its purchased form, this product is not a hazardous waste.
Store at ambient temperature in closed container.
Product is a strong cleaner and degreaser. Although components have low hazard levels, the product will remove oils from the skin. Avoid prolonged skin contact.
In confined spaces, use respirator appropriate to substance being cleaned; otherwise none.
Under ordinary conditions of use for its intended purpose, no special ventilation is required.
Wear chemical resistant gloves when cleaning by hand, or when there is reasonable probability of contact.
Wear safety glasses or splash goggles to prevent reasonable probability of eye contact.
Observe standard general work practices regarding ingestion, eye contact, and inhalation. Wash after using if there is reasonable probability of contact with the cleaner. Promptly remove any non-impervious clothing that becomes wet.
US DOT Hazard Class Combustible liquid, N.O.S.
US DOT Identification Number NA 1993
The information presented in this MSDS is believed to be factual. However, nothing contained in this information is to be taken as a warranty of any kind by BioGenesis Enterprises, Inc. The user should review any recommendations in the specific context of the intended use to determine whether they are appropriate.