MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Total Solutions
P.O. Box 240014
Milwaukee, WI 53224
GENERAL INFORMATION NUMBER: (414) 354-6417 REVISION DATE: June 24, 2004
CHEMTREC: (800) 424-9300 DATE OF ISSUE: July 1, 2004
I - Product Identification
Steam Treat
PRODUCT CODE: 1928
CHEMICAL FORMULATION: Steam boiler condensate alkaline solution.
NFPA HAZARD IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM: HEALTH: 2 FLAMMABILITY: 2 REACTIVITY: 0
HAZARD RATING: 4 - Extreme; 3 - High; 2 - Moderate; 1 - Slight; 0 - Insignificant
II - Hazardous Ingredients
Values reported as TWA unless noted.
APPROX OSHA ACGIH EPA 40 CFR:
SUBSTANCE % PEL TLV 302 355 372 CAS #
Cyclohexylamine 1.00-10.0 10 ppm 10 ppm N N N 108-91-8
N,N-Diethylethanolamine 1.00-10.0 10 ppm (skin) 2 ppm (skin) N N N 100-37-8
Key: PEL: Permissible Exposure Limit TLV: Threshold Limit Value C: Ceiling level STEL: Short Term Exposure Limit
N/A: Not Applicable N/D: Not Determined N/E: Not Established Y: Yes N: No
302: CERCLA List of Hazardous Substances and Reportable Quantities (40 CFR 302.4).
355: SARA TITLE III / List of Extremely Hazardous Substances for Emergency Planning and Notification (40 CFR 355).
372: SARA TITLE III / List of Toxic Chemicals subject to Release Reporting (Community Right to Know) (40 CFR 372).
III - Physical Data
BOILING POINT (°F): N/D SPECIFIC GRAVITY (WATER = 1): 0.99
VAPOR PRESSURE (mm Hg): N/D VOC CONTENT (% by weight): N/D
VAPOR DENSITY (AIR = 1): N/D EVAPORATION RATE (WATER = 1): N/D
SOLUBILITY IN WATER: Soluble pH: 11.25-12.25
APPEARANCE AND ODOR: Clear, colorless liquid; amine odor
IV - Fire and Explosion Hazard Data
FLASH POINT (°F): 154 (TEST METHOD): Closed cup
FLAMMABLE LIMITS IN AIR (VOLUME %) UPPER: N/D LOWER: N/D
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Water, foam, carbon dioxide, dry chemical.
SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES: Cool fire exposed containers with water fog. Firefighters should be equipped with full
protective gear including self-contained breathing apparatus.
UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD: None
PRODUCT NAME: Steam Treat PRODUCT CODE: 1928
V - Reactivity Data
STABILITY: Stable
INCOMPATIBILITY: Strong oxidizers and acids.
CONDITIONS TO AVOID: Excess heat and open flame.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: Thermal decomposition may produce oxides of carbon and nitrogen.
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Will not occur.
CONDITIONS TO AVOID: None
VI - Health Hazard Data
ROUTES OF ENTRY INHALATION: X EYE CONTACT: X SKIN CONTACT: X INGESTION: X
INGREDIENTS THAT ARE CONSIDERED BY OSHA, NTP, IARC TO BE SUSPECTED HUMAN CARCINOGENS: None.
EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE
IF IN EYES: Corrosive-May cause severe irritation, redness, tearing and permanent damage.
IF ON SKIN: Corrosive-May cause moderate to severe irritation, burns.
IF SWALLOWED: Gastrointestinal irritation, nausea, vomiting. Harmful or fatal if swallowed.
IF INHALED: Irritation to upper respiratory tract, headache nausea.
EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID PROCEDURES
IF IN EYES: Flush eyes and under eyelids with plenty of cool water for at least 15 minutes. Obtain medical attention.
IF ON SKIN: Flush area with water while removing contaminated clothing. Continue flushing for at least 15 minutes. Launder clothing
separately before re-use. If irritation persists, obtain medical attention.
IF SWALLOWED: Contact physician or poison control center immediately. Rinse mouth with water and give affected person 1 to 2
glasses of water. Do not induce vomiting unless instructed by a physician of poison control center. Never give anything to an
unconscious person.
IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air. If breathing has stopped, perform artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, administer
oxygen. Obtain medical attention.
VII - Spill or Leak Protection
STEPS TO BE TAKEN IF MATERIAL IS RELEASED OR SPILLED: Ventilate area and remove all sources of ignition. Contain
spill. Soak up spilled material with inert absorbent material and place in a properly marked closed container for proper disposal.
WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD: Consult local environmental authorities.
VIII - Special Protection Information
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: Use with adequate ventilation. Do not breathe vapors or mists. If recommended Exposure Limits
are exceeded wear a NIOSH approved respirator, following manufacturer’s recommendations.
VENTILATION LOCAL: Recommended MECHANICAL: Not required
PROTECTIVE GLOVES: Chemical resistant.
EYE PROTECTION: Chemical goggles or face shield.
OTHER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: Eye wash station, protective clothing.
PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN HANDLING AND STORAGE: Store in a cool, dry place, away from heat, open flame or
acids. Always add this product to water, never add water to this product. Wash thoroughly after handling. Keep container tightly closed
when not in use.
OTHER PRECAUTIONS: Keep out of reach of children.
IX - Transportation Information (ground transportation only)
DOT PROPER SHIPPING NAME: Corrosive liquid, basic, organic, n.o.s. (2-Diethylaminoethanol, Cyclohexylamine)
DOT CLASS: 8 DOT ID NUMBER: UN3267 DOT PACKING GROUP: III
The shipping information listed above applies only to non-bulk (< 119 gallons) containers of this product. This product may have more than one proper
shipping name depending on packaging, product properties, & mode of shipment. If any alteration of packaging, product, or mode of transportation is further
intended, different shipping names and labeling may apply.
REVISION DATE: June 24, 2004 Prepared by: PMR DATE OF ISSUE: July 1, 2004
This information contained herein is based on data considered accurate. However, no warranty is expressed or implied regarding the accuracy of this data or the
results to be obtained from the use thereof. Total Solutions assumes no responsibility for personal injury or property damage to the vendee, users or third parties
caused by the material such vendees or users assume all risks associated with the use of this material.
