MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

In compliance with EC Directive 2001/58/EC

1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION AND OF THE COMPANY

Product Name: Electroclean A Quick Dry

Product Code #: 832010 (20 lt)

Product Uses: Industrial applications; Cleaning agent for machinery and equipment.

Date last modified: 8 August 2006

Company:
Marichem Marigases Hellas SA
Sfaktirias 64,
185 45 Piraeus,
Greece
Tel. No.: ++30 210 4148800
Fax No.: ++30 210 4133985
http://www.marichem-marigases.com

Emergency Information:
Inside U.S. and Canada: (800)-424-9300 (CHEMTREC)
Outside U.S. and Canada: 1-703-527-3887 (CHEMTREC)
National Emergency Centre (Greece): ++30 210 7793777

2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

Chemical Nature:
Ingredients CAS Number Proportion
Medium Aliphatic Solvent Naphtha 64742-88-7 40%-60%
Tetrachloroethylene 127-18-4 40%-60%

3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

A dense non flammable, colorless, clear liquid with mildly sweet odor. Harmful if inhaled, can cause
skin and eye irritation. POSSIBLE CANCER HAZARD. Possible risks of irreversible effects. Toxic
to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.

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4. FIRST AID MEASURES

INHALATION
Remove to fresh air. If breathing has stopped, administer artificial respiration. Contact physician or
emergency medical facility immediately.

SKIN
Remove contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash exposed area thoroughly with soap and water for at
least 15 minutes. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.

EYES
Immediately flush eyes with large amounts of water for at least 15 minutes while frequently lifting
upper and lower eyelids. If irritation persists, call a physician.

INGESTION
Do not induce vomiting. Contact physician or emergency medical facility immediately. Never give
anything to an unconscious person.

5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES

EXTINGUISH MEDIA
In case of fire, use water spray, dry chemical, foam, carbon dioxide

FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES

Concentrated vapors can be ignited by high intensity energy source. Approach fire from upwind to
avoid hazardous vapors and toxic decomposition products.

HAZARDOUS COMBUSTION PRODUCTS

Hydrogen Chloride, Phosgene, Chlorine.

6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS
Evacuate the area, ventilate and avoid breathing vapors.

ENVIRONMENTAL PRECAUTIONS
Avoid contamination of ground and surface waters. Do not flush to sewer. All spills or leaks of this
material must be handled and disposed.

METHODS FOR CLEANING UP

Clean up area (wear protective equipment – refer to section 8) by moping or with absorbent material
and transfer to closed containers for disposal.

7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

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HANDLING
Avoid contact with eye, skin or clothing. Avoid breathing vapors. Do not taste or swallow. Do not
eat, drink or smoke in work area. Any clothing or shoes which become contaminated should be
removed immediately and thoroughly laundered before wearing again.

STORAGE
Store in labeled sealed containers in a cool, dry, well ventilated area. Aluminium equipment should
not be used for storage and transfer. Contact with aluminium parts in a pressurizable fluid system
may cause violent reaction

8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION

EXPOSURE LIMITS

Medium Aliphatic Solvent Naphtha (petroleum)

Material Source Type ppm mg/m3 Notation

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Aromatic solvents 160 – 185 EU HSPA TWA (8 h) 100 mg/m

Tetrachloroethylene
OSHA Permissible Exposure Level (PEL): 8 hour time-weighted average 100 ppm
ACGIH Threshold Limit Value (TLV): time-weighted average 25 ppm (TWA)
Short term exposure limit 100ppm (STEL)

IARC International Agency for Research on Cancer: Animal sufficient evidence

PERSONAL PROTECTION

Eye and face protection: Wear safety glasses. Contact lenses should not be worn. Chemical
goggles and face shield should be worn where splashing is a
possibility

Skin protection: Wear solvent resistant gloves such as Viton, polyvinyl alcohol or
equivalent and solvent resistant boots, safety shower and eyewash
station should be available

Respiratory protection: Wear self a self contained breathing apparatus or air line respirator,
with full face piece is required for vapour concentrations and for
spills.

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9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Appearance: Colorless/Liquid

Color: Colorless

Odor: Chlorinated Solvent odor

Boiling Point Range: Not available

Melting Point Range: Not available

Solubility in water: Not soluble in water

Flash Point: > 1000 C

Autoignition Temperature: Not available

Dielectric Constant (kV/2.5 mm) 36.7

Lower Explosion Limit (vol %): Not available

Upper Explosion Limit (vol %): Not available

Vapour Pressure: <13mm Hg at 20oC

Relative vapor density (air=1): Not available

Density: 1.45-1.62 gr/cm3 (at 20oC)

10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

STABILITY
Stable

CONDITIONS TO BE AVOIDED
Avoid contact with open flame, electric arcs or other hot surfaces which can cause thermal
decomposition.

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MATERIALS TO BE AVOIDED
Strong Alkalis, oxygen, magnesium, sodium, potassium, barium, lithium, and other oxidizers and
reactive metals.

HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS

Hydrogen chloride, phosgene, chlorine

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

TOXICOLOGICAL DATA

Medium Aliphatic Solvent Naphtha (petroleum)

LD50 (oral, rat) : >6,216 mg/kg

LC50 (inhalation, rat) : >14.1 mg/kg 4 hours
LD50 (dermal, rat) : >3,108 mg/kg

Tetrachloroethylene
LC50 (oral, rat): 2629 mg/kg
LC50 (inhalation, rat): 40800 mg/kg / 1minute
LD50 (inhalation, human): 2700 mg/m3 / 1hr
LD50 (oral, rabbit): 5000 mg/kg

HEALTH EFFECTS

Inhalation: Exposure to high concentrations of vapour or mist can cause central nervous system
depression with symptoms of headache

Skin contact: Prolonged or repeated contact of liquid can cause irritation, defatting of skin and
dermatitis.

Eye contact: Liquid in eyes produces pain and irritation with mild temporary damage. Possible
vapor can irritate eyes.

Ingestion: If vomiting occurs, methylene chloride can be aspired into lungs, which can cause
chemical pneumonia and systematic effects as described in the inhalation section.

CHRONIC TOXICITY
Adverse effects on the liver and kidneys have been reported in laboratory animal studies. The finding
of chronic toxic effects in laboratory animals may indicate toxicity to humans.

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FURTHER TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) has concluded that, with respect to
Tetrachloroethylene and Trichloroethylene, there is sufficient evidence of the carcinogenicity to
experimental animals and inadequate evidence for carcinogenicity to humans.

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Medium Aliphatic Solvent Naphtha (petroleum)

Acute LD50 fish: >1000 mg/lt

Acute LD50 daphnia: >1000 mg/lt
Acute LD50 algae: >1000 mg/lt

Name of Substance: Tetrachloroethylene

ECOTOXICOLOGICAL DATA
Acute LD50 (96 hr) for fathead Minnow: 15.7 ppm
Acute LD50 (96 hr) for Bluegills: 12.9 ppm
Acute LD50 (96 hr) for Mysid 10.2 ppm

DEGRADATION
Slow degradation may occur in groundwater where acclimated populations of microorganisms exist.

BIOACCUMULATION
Has the potential to bioaccumulate.

13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL
Collect leaking and spilled liquid in sealable containers as far as possible. Absorb remaining liquid in
sand or inert adsorbent. Use ventilation.

DISPOSAL METHODS
All disposals of this material must be done in accordance with the local state and federal regulations.
Waste characterization and compliance with disposal regulations are the responsibilities of the waste
generator.

14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

Proper shipping name: Toxic Liquid, Organic NOS (Tetrachloroethylene)

LAND TRANSPORT

UN number: 2810 RID-class: 6,1

ADR class: 6,1

SEA TRANSPORT

UN number: 2810 EmS: F-A, S-A

IMDG class: 6,1 Subsidiary Risk Label: Marine Pollutant
IMDG packing group: III

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AIR TRANSPORT

UN number: 2810
IATA/ICAO class: 6,1 Packing group: III

15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

LABELING ACCORDING TO EC DIRECTIVES

Symbol: Xn, N

Harmful (Xn) Dangerous for the Environment (N)

Risk Phrases (R-phrases):

R40 Limited evidence of a carcinogenic effect.

R51/53 Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse
effects in the aquatic environment.
R65 Harmful: may cause lung damage if swallowed

Safety Phrases (S-phrases):

S2 Keep out of the reach of children.

S23 Do not breathe gas/vapour.
S24 Avoid contact with skin
S36/37 Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves.
S61 Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions
and to Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS).
S62 If swallowed do not induce vomiting: seek medical advice
immediately and show this container or label.
S38 In case of insufficient ventilation, wear suitable respiratory equipment.

16. OTHER INFORMATION

All information, instructions and statements contained herein are understood to be truthful and
trustworthy, based on the present state of our knowledge and do not therefore guarantee certain
properties for which the supplier bares any legal responsibility. The recipients of our product must
take responsibility for observing existing laws and regulations. Data and information provided
concerning the product are informative, exclusively presented to the customer.

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