Issue Date 2/97 MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET Luster* Copper/Brass Cleaner *Trademark of Singerman Laboratories Material Safety Data Sheets are required by OSHA's Hazard Communication Law for products which are hazardous. To the best of our knowledge, this product is not considered hazardous as defined by the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard. However, Singerman Laboratories provides this MSDS to help our customers exercise prudent care when handling this product. 1. PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION. Manufacturer's Name Singerman Laboratories Address 4091 Saltsburg Rd., Murrysville PA 15668 Trade Name Luster* Copper/Brass Cleaner Chemical Class Non-hazardous proprietary mixture. Regular Telephone No. (800) 798-7986 ext. 102 Emergency Telephone Nos. (800) 798-7986 ext. 102; (281) 296-9443 2. HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS. Hazard Rating (ingredient suppliers) Health: 1 Fire: 0 Reactivity: 0 Special: none Hazard Rating Scale: 0 = minimal 1 = slight 2 = moderate 3 = serious 4 = severe HMIS Rating Health: 1 Fire: 0 Reactivity: 0 Exposure Limits, ppm: OSHA PEL none ACGIH TLV none Other Limit none 3. PHYSICAL DATA. Initial Boiling Point (Deg F) 212 Vapor Pressure (mm Hg) 17.5 @ 68 Deg F Solubility in Water Partially Soluble Appearance White Cream Odor Odorless Specific Gravity (approx.) 1.16 g/ml Melting Point (Deg F) N/A pH acidic Evaporation Rate (water = 1) 1 Percent Volatile (weight %) 70 4. FIRE AND EXPLOSION DATA. Flash Point (Deg F) Not applicable Autoignition Temperature: Not applicable Extinguishing Media: Not combustible Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards None Flammable limits in air, % Not flammable Special Fire Fighting Procedures None 5.HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION. First Aid Eyes: Considered an irritant. In case of eye contact, immediately flush eyes with lots of running water for 15 minutes. Seek medical attention immediately. Skin: Mild irritant. Immediately wash skin with soap and water. Remove contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. Inhalation: N/A Ingestion: Treatment normally not required. Toxicity: May cause eye, skin, mucous membrane irritation. Carcinogenicity:. The ingredients in this material are not considered to be carcinogens by the National Toxicology Program, the International Agency for Research on Cancer, or the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. 6. REACTIVITY DATA. Stability Stable Incompatibility Strong oxidizers, bases Hazardous Decomposition Products None known Hazardous Polymerization Will not occur 7. SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURES. Action to take for spills or leaks: Material should be picked up mechanically and placed in drums or other appropriate containers. Flush area with water to remove final traces. Wear rubberized protective equipment and eye goggles. Caution: spills can be slippery. Waste disposal method: Dispose of in approved landfill. All disposal must comply with applicable federal, state, and local regulations. This product, if disposed of, is not considered a hazardous waste under current RCRA regulations. 8. SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION. Respiratory Protection None required, if product is used with adequate ventilation. Ventilation Standard. No special requirements. Eye Protection Safety glasses with side shields. Protective Clothing Standard rubber gloves. Other Protective Equipment Eyewash and safety shower should be available. 9. SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS. Storage and handling: Store in cool, dry, well-ventilated place away from incompatible materials. 10. SHIPPING DATA. Hazard Classification Not regulated under current DOT, IMO, or ICAO regulations. DOT proper shipping name (49CFR172.101-102): None DOT hazard classification (CFR172.101-102): None DOT labels required (49CFR172.101-102): None Hazardous substance (49CFR CERCLA LIST): None DOT placards required (CFR 172.504): None Poison Constituent (49CFR172.203K): None UN number: None Transportation and Storage Bill of lading Description: Cleaning compound Shipping containers: Ship or store in original container. Storage/transport temperature: Ambient Electrostatic accumulation hazard: None Storage/transport pressure: Ambient Loading/unloading temperature: Ambient 11. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION. Organic components are biodegradable. Inorganic components are environmentally benign. All are non-toxic. 12. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. SARA requires submission of annual reports of release of toxic chemicals that appear in 40CFR372. This information must be included in all MSDSs that are copied and distributed for this material. Components present in this product at a level which could require reporting under the statute are: None This is not a hazardous material as defined in 29 CFR, Section 1915.2. NOTICE. While Singerman Laboratories believes the data set forth herein are accurate as of the date hereof, Singerman Laboratories makes no warranty with respect thereto and expressly disclaims all liability for reliance thereon. Such data are offered solely for your consideration, investigation,and verification. FOOTNOTES: EXPLANATION OF ACRONYMS. ACGIH American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists CERCLA Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation and Liability Act DOT United States Department of Transportation HMIS Hazardous Materials Identification System rating for product as supplied ICAO International Civil Aviation Organization IMO International Maritime Organization N/A Not applicable OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Administration PEL Permissible Exposure Limits RCRA Resource Conservation and Recovery Act SARA Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act TLV Registered trademark of American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists for Threshold Limit Value UN United Nations hazardous materials tables (CFR, Title 49, Parts 100-199) *Trademark of Singerman Laboratories
