CASWELL INC
Safety Data Sheet
Gas Tank Stripper No Methylene Chloride
SECTION 1: Identification
1.1 Product identifier
Product name Gas Tank Stripper No Methylene Chloride
Product number GSTRIPNM
Brand Caswell
1.3 Recommended use of the chemical and restrictions on use
Remove Caswell Epoxy Tank Sealer from metal tanks
1.4 Supplier's details
Name Caswell Inc
Address 7696 Route 31
Lyons NY 14489
USA
Telephone 315 946 1213
Fax 315 946 4456
email sales@caswellplating.com
1.5 Emergency phone number(s)
Office Hours (9-4ET): 315 946 1213
24 Hour: CHEMTEL US# 1-800-255-3924 Intl# +01-813-248-0585
SECTION 2: Hazard identification
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
GHS classification in accordance with: OSHA (29 CFR 1910.1200)
- Acute toxicity, oral (C.4.1), Cat. 4
- Acute toxicity, dermal (C.4.2), Cat. 4
- Skin corrosion/irritation (C.4.4), Cat. 2
- Eye damage/irritation (C.4.5), Cat. 2B
- Acute toxicity, inhalation (C.4.3), Cat. 4
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2.2 GHS label elements, including precautionary statements
Pictogram
Hazard statement(s)
H302 Harmful if swallowed
H312 Harmful in contact with skin
H315 Causes skin irritation
H320 Causes eye irritation
H332 Harmful if inhaled
Precautionary statement(s)
P264 Wash … thoroughly after handling.
P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
P301+P312 IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER /doctor/...if you feel unwell,
P330 Rinse mouth.
P501 Dispose of contents/container to …
P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing.
P302+P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/...
P312 Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.../ if you feel unwell.
P321 Specific treatment (see … on this label).
P362+P364 Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse.
P332+P313 If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove
contact lenses if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
P337+P313 If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.
P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray.
P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
SECTION 3: Composition/information on ingredients
3.2 Mixtures
Hazardous components
1. BENZYL ALCOHOL
Concentration 30 - 60 % (weight)
EC no. 202-859-9
CAS no. 100-51-6
Index no. 603-057-00-5
- Acute toxicity, Cat. 4
H302 Harmful if swallowed
H332 Harmful if inhaled
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2. Clidox S Activator
Concentration < 15 % (weight)
CAS no. 79-14-1
3. WATER AND/OR NON-REPORTABLE INGREDIENTS
Concentration < 25 % (weight)
SECTION 4: First-aid measures
4.1 Description of necessary first-aid measures
General advice Consult a physician. Show this safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance.
If inhaled If breathed in, move person into fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial
respiration.
In case of skin contact Rinse with plenty of water. Get medical attention if irritation develops and
persists.
In case of eye contact Rinse thoroughly with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes and consult a
physician.
If swallowed Do NOT induce vomiting. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious
person. Rinse mouth with water. Consult a physician.
SECTION 5: Fire-fighting measures
5.1 Suitable extinguishing media
Use extinguishing media appropriate for surrounding fire.
SECTION 6: Accidental release measures
6.1 Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Ensure adequate ventilation. Use personal protective equipment. For personal protection see section 8.
6.2 Environmental precautions
Do not let product enter drains.
6.3 Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up
SMALL SPILLS: Contain and absorb with absorbent material and place into containers for later disposal. Wash site
of spillage thoroughly with water. LARGE SPILLS: Dike far ahead of spill to prevent further movement. Recover by
pumping or by using a suitable absorbent material and place into containers for later disposal. Dispose in suitable
waste container.
SECTION 7: Handling and storage
7.1 Precautions for safe handling
Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid inhalation of vapour or mist. For precautions see section 2.2.
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7.2 Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place.
SECTION 8: Exposure controls/personal protection
8.3 Individual protection measures, such as personal protective equipment (PPE)
Pictograms
Eye/face protection
Eye/Face Protection: None required with normal household use. Industrial Setting: For splash protection, use
chemical goggles. Eye wash fountain is recommended.
Skin protection
Handle with gloves. Gloves must be inspected prior to use. Use proper glove removal technique (without touching
glove's outer surface) to avoid skin contact with this product. Dispose of contaminated gloves after use in
accordance with applicable laws and good laboratory practices. Wash and dry hands.
Body protection
Choose body protection in relation to its type, to the concentration and amount of dangerous substances, and to the
specific work-place., The type of protective equipment must be selected according to the concentration and amount
of the dangerous substance at the specific workplace.
Respiratory protection
No special precautions for casual exposure. Ventilation Local Exhaust: None required with normal consumer use.
Special: None . Industrial (General): Normal/general dilution ventilation is acceptable. Air contamination monitoring
should be carried out where mists or vapors are likely to be generated, to assure that the employees are not
exposed to airborne contaminants above the permissible exposure limits.
SECTION 9: Physical and chemical properties
Information on basic physical and chemical properties
Appearance/form (physical state, color, etc.) Clear to amber liquid
Odor Mild
Odor threshold
pH <1
Melting point/freezing point -15C
Initial boiling point and boiling range 100C
Flash point 93C
Evaporation rate NA
Flammability (solid, gas) Non-flammable
Upper/lower flammability limits
Vapor pressure 0.125 hPa
Vapor density 3.73
Relative density 1.04-1.06
Solubility(ies) Water 100%
Partition coefficient: n-octanol/water
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Auto-ignition temperature 436C
Decomposition temperature
Viscosity
Explosive properties
Oxidizing properties None
SECTION 10: Stability and reactivity
10.1 Reactivity
Non reactive
10.2 Chemical stability
Stable
10.5 Incompatible materials
Strong Oxidizers
SECTION 11: Toxicological information
Information on toxicological effects
Acute toxicity
Oral 1950mg/kg RAT
Skin corrosion/irritation
Irritating to skin.
Serious eye damage/irritation
Causes eye irritation.
Carcinogenicity
Not identified as carcinogen
SECTION 12: Ecological information
Toxicity
LC50 96 hours bluegill
Persistence and degradability
92-96%
SECTION 13: Disposal considerations
Disposal of the product
Dispose of contents/ container in accordance with the local/regional/national/international regulations. Non
Household Setting: Products covered by this SDS, in their original form, when disposed as waste, are considered
non hazardous waste according to Federal RCRA regulations (40 CFR 261). Disposal should be in accordance with
local, state and federal regulations. Solutions of diluted detergent in the course of use, may be allowed to be flushed
down sewer. First check with your local water treatment plant. Recycling is undiluted scrap product. Do not landfill.
Household Use: Household product is safe for disposal down the drain during detergent use or in the trash.
Dispose of empty bottle in the trash or recycle where facilities exist.
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SECTION 14: Transport information
DOT (US)
UN Number: UN1760
Class: 8
Packing Group: II
Proper Shipping Name: CORROSIVE LIQUIDS, NOS (GLYCOLIC ACID)
Reportable quantity (RQ):
Marine pollutant:
Poison inhalation hazard:
IMDG
UN Number: UN1760
Class: 8
Packing Group: II
EMS Number:
Proper Shipping Name: CORROSIVE LIQUIDS, NOS (GLYCOLIC ACID)
IATA
UN Number: UN1760
Class: 8
Packing Group: II
Proper Shipping Name: CORROSIVE LIQUIDS, NOS (GLYCOLIC ACID)
SECTION 15: Regulatory information
15.1 Safety, health and environmental regulations specific for the product in question
Pennsylvania Right To Know Components
Chemical name: Benzenemethanol
CAS number: 100-51-6
HMIS Rating
Gas Tank Stripper No Methylene Chloride
HEALTH 2
FLAMMABILITY 1
PHYSICAL HAZARD 0
PERSONAL PROTECTION
NFPA Rating
SECTION 16: Other information
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16.1 Further information/disclaimer
DISCLAIMER: The information above is believed to be accurate and represents the best information currently
available to us. However, we make no warranty of merchantability or any other warranty, express or implied, with
respect to such information, and we assume no liability resulting from its use. Users should make their own
investigation to determine the suitability of information for their particular purposes. In no event shall Caswell Inc be
liable for any claims, losses, or damages of any third party or for lost profits or any special, indirect, incidental,
consequential or exemplary damages, whatsoever arising, even if Caswell Inc has been advised of the possibility of
such damages.
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