M.G. Chemicals


Registered Quality System ISO 9001 QMI Certificate #00 4008 Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Material Safety Data Sheet


Head Office:  9347 - 193 Street, Surrey, B.C., V4N 4E7  Technical Information:  1-800-201-8822 or info@mgchemicals.com 
Revision Date:  Feb 16, 2000 Prepared by:  Howard Clark  Emergency:  Phone Canutech (613) 996-6666 Collect 24 hrs 
For updates please download from www.mgchemicals.com or fax requests to 1-800-708-9888

Section 1: Product Identification
Product Code: 420 - liquid Name: Antistatic Screen and Keyboard Cleaner
Use: For removing static electricity and cleaning.

Section 2: Hazardous Ingredients:
CAS#  Chemical Name  Percentage by weight  ACGIH TWA  Osha Pel  Osha Stel 
64-17-5 ethanol  85  1000ppm  1000ppm  1000ppm 
67-56-1  methyl alcohol  14  200ppm  200ppm  250ppm
n/a ethanol  n/a  n/a  n/a 

Section 3: Hazards Identification
Eyes:  May cause  eye irritation, characterized by a burning sensation, redness, tearing, inflammation, and possible corneal injury.
Skin:  May cause skin irritation.
Inhalation:  May cause irritation of the respiratory tract with burning pain in the nose and throat, coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath, and pulmonary edema. 
Ingestion:  Poison! Harmful if swallowed. May cause adverse central nervous system effects.
Chronic:  Long term intensive exposure may cause liver or kidney damage.

Section 4: First Aid Measures
Eyes:  Remove contact lenses. Flush with water or saline for 15 minutes. Get medical aid. 
Skin:  Wash skin with soap and water for 15 minutes. Get medical aid if symptoms persist. 
Inhalation:  Immediately remove from exposure to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical aid. 
Ingestion:  Do not induce vomiting. If conscious, give 1-2 glasses of water. Get medical aid. 

Section 5: Fire Fighting Measures
Autoignition Temperature  422C Flash Point  12C  LEL / UEL  6 / 36 
Extinguishing Media:  Use water spray, dry chemical, carbon dioxide, or chemical foam. 
General Information:  Will burn if involved in a fire. 
 
NFPA Ratings:  Health  Flammability  Reactivity 
HMIS Ratings:  Health  Flammability  Reactivity  WHMIS Codes  B5, D2B 

Section 6: Accidental Release Measures
Spill Procedure:  Remove all sources of ignition. Provide adequate ventilation. Wear appropriate personal protection. Sprinkle absorbent compound onto spill, then sweep into a plastic or metal container. Wipe up further residue with paper towel and place in container. Wash spill area with soap and water. 

Section 7: Handling and Storage
Handling:  Wash thoroughly after handling. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. Do not ingest or inhale. Do not expose container to heat or flame. 
Storage:  Keep away from sources of ignition. Store in a cool, dry, well ventilated area, away from incompatible substances. 

Section 8: Exposure Controls
Routes of entry:  Eyes, ingestion, inhalation, and skin. 
Ventilation:  Use adequate general or local exhaust ventilation to keep airborne concentrations below exposure limits. 
Personal Protection:  Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles. Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin contact. Use a NIOSH approved respirator when necessary. 

Section 9: Physical and Chemical Properties
Physical State:  liquid  Odor:  alcohol  Solubility:  miscible Evaporation Rate:  2.7 (ether=1) 
Boiling Point:  78C  Specific Gravity:  0.79  Vapor Pressure:  1 PSI@21C  Vapor Density:  1.6 (Air=1)  Ph: 

Section 10: Stability and Reactivity
Stability:  Stable at normal temperatures and pressures. 
Conditions to avoid:  Temperatures over 40C, ignition sources, and incompatible materials. Exposure to moist air or water.
Incompatibilities:  Alkali and alkaline earth metals,  oxidizing agents, and mineral acids.
Polymerization:  Will not occur. 
Decomposition:  Carbon dioxide,  carbon monoxide.

Section 11: Toxicological Information
Sensitization: (effects of repeated exposure)  Repeated skin contact may cause defatting of the skin resulting in dermatitis. Long term intensive inhalation may cause benign lung fibrosis. 
Carcinogenicity: (risk of cancer)  No 
Teratogenicity: (risk of malformation in an unborn fetus)  Yes, in the same manner as alcoholic beverages, pregnant women should avoid long term exposure to concentrations over 20000ppm. 
Reproductive Toxicity:(risk of sterility)  No 
Mutangenicity: (risk of heritable genetic effects)  Yes in lab animals.
 
Lethal Exposure Concentrations:  Ingestion(LD50):  7 g/kg (rat) Inhalation (LC50):  39 g/m3/4h (mouse) Skin (LD50):  20 g/kg (rabbit) 

Section 12: Ecological Information
General Information:  Avoid runoff into storms and sewers which lead into waterways. Water runoff can cause environmental damage. 
 
Environmental Impact Data: (percentage by weight) 
CFC:  HFC:  Cl.Solv.  VOC:  99  HCFC:  ODP: 

Section 13: Disposal Information
General Information:  Dispose of in accordance with all local, provincial, state, and federal regulations. Water runoff can cause environmental damage. 

Section 14: Transportation Information
Ground: (all sizes 1 litre or less)
Consumer Commodity, ORM-D 
Ground: - Large Sizes:  (all sizes 1 litre or less)
Shipping Name - Alcohols N.O.S. [Ethanol] Flash Point 12C, Class 3, UN# 1987, Packing Group II, Subsidiary Risk - nil. Use only M.G. Chemicals U.N. certified outer cartons. Tape all seems on the carton. Hazard Label required - Flammable Liquid. A double arrow orientation label is required and is already printed on the original outer carton. The shipper must be trained and certified to handle documented dangerous goods. References - CFR 49, IATA, Transport Canada TDG.
Air within continental USA: (all sizes larger than 1 litre)
Federal Express: 
 
Complete Fed Ex dangerous goods declaration, Shipping name -  Consumer Commodity, Class - ORM-D, UN # - n/a, Packing Group - n/a, Sub Risk - n/a, Packing Instructions - n/a, Authorization - n/a. Use M.G. Chemicals UN certified outer carton. Change the ORM-D marking on the outer carton to ORM-D-AIR, Tape all seems on the carton.
 
UPS: 
 
Complete UPS forms marked "Hazardous Materials Shipping Paper" and "Shipper's Certification for Hazardous Materials" with the following information: Shipping Name - Consumer Commodity, Hazard Class - ORM-D, Label Type - ORM-D-AIR. Change the ORM-D marking on the outer carton to ORM-D-AIR, Tape all seems on the carton. Refer to UPS guide for shipping hazardous materials.
All other air: (all sizes 1 liter or less)
Shipping Name - Consumer Commodity, Class - 9, ID# 8000, Packing Group n/a, Packing Instruction - 910, Authorization - n/a, Emergency - call (613)996-6666 Use M.G. Chemicals UN certified outer carton. Add a class 9 diamond label to outer carton, and mark ID# 8000 below consumer commodity, and write "PACKING INSTRUCTIONS 910" on side of box. Tape all seems. For further information refer to IATA regulations, or phone M.G. Chemicals technical service at 1-800-201-8822 
All other air Including Continental USA - Large sizes (all sizes larger than 1 litre)
Shipping Name - Alcohols N.O.S. [Ethanol] Flash Point 12C, Class 3, UN# 1987, Packing Group II, Subsidiary Risk - nil, Use only M.G. Chemicals U.N. certified outer cartons. Tape all seems on the carton. Hazard Label required - Flammable Liquid. A double arrow orientation label is required and is already printed on the original outer carton. The shipper must be trained and certified to handle documented dangerous goods. References - CFR 49, Transport Canada TDG.
Sea - All Sizes
Shipping Name - Alcohols N.O.S. (Ethanol), Flash Point 12C, Class 3, UN# 1987, Packing Group - II, Vessel Storage - stow clear of living quarters, stow away from sources of heat, may be stowed on deck or under deck on a cargo vessel, must be stowed on deck on a passenger vessel. Use M.G. Chemicals UN certified outer carton. Hazard Label required - Flammable Liquid. A double arrow orientation label is required and is already printed on the original outer carton. Tape all seems. Emergency - phone (613) 996-6666 collect. For further information refer to IMO regulations or phone M.G. Chemicals technical service at 1-800-201-8822. 

Section 15: Regulatory Information
SARA (Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986, USA, 40 CFR 372.4)
None of the chemicals in this product have a reportable quantity. 
EPCRA (Emergency Planning and Right to Know Act, USA, 40 CFR 372.45
This product contains the following chemicals subject to the reporting requirements of section 313 Title III of the SARA of 1986 and 40 CFR part 372: Methanol (CAS #67-56-1, 14% by weight)
TSCA (Toxic Substances Control Act of 1976, USA)
All substances are TSCA listed. 
CAA (Clean Air Act, USA)
This product does not contain any class 1 ozone depletors. 
This product does not contain any class 2 ozone depletors. 
This product contains methanol,  listed as a hazardous air pollutant. 
California Proposition 65 (Chemicals know to cause cancer or reproductive toxicity, May 1, 1997 revision, USA)
This product does not contain any chemicals listed. 
Health Canada
Labeling and containers used in this product are listed in compliance with Consumer Chemicals and Container regulations. 
Environment Canada
Chemicals in this product are listed on the Domestic Substances List in the Canadian Environmental Protection Act 
This product does not contain any ozone depleting substances. 
Industry and Science Canada
Labeling, product identity, net quantity declaration, minimum printing type size heights, and packaging of this product is in compliance with the Consumer Packaging and Labeling Act and Regulations. This product is not slack filled in accordance to chapter 4 prohibitions. 

Section 16: Other Information
Definitions:  n/a = not applicable, n/e = not established 
Disclaimer:  This material safety data sheet is provided as an information resource only. M.G. Chemicals believes the information contained herein is accurate and compiled from reliable sources. It is the responsibility of the user to verify its validity. The buyer assumes all responsibility of using and handling the product in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations.