PATHWAYS SOLID DRAIN SANITIZER
903238
EMERGENCY HEALTH INFORMATION: 1-800-328-0026
Outside United States and Canada CALL 1-651-222-5352 (in USA)
06-January-2006
Material Safety Data Sheet
Trade name
Supplier
Code
Date of issue
Section 1. Chemical product and company identification
PATHWAYS SOLID DRAIN SANITIZER
:
:
:
: Ecolab Inc. Institutional Division
370 N. Wabasha Street
St. Paul, MN 55102
1-800-352-5326
Product use : Sanitizer.
EPA Registration No. : 1677-134
Section 2. Composition, Information on Ingredients
Name CAS number % by weight
quaternary ammonium compounds, benzyl-c12-18-alkyldimethyl, chlorides 68391-01-5 49.5
octadecanamide, n-(2-hydroxyethyl)- 111-57-9 20 - 50
ethanol 64-17-5 1 - 5
2-aminoethanol 141-43-5 1 - 5
Emergency
overview
Section 3. Hazards identification
Physical state Solid. (Waxy solid.)
DANGER!
CAUSES EYE AND SKIN BURNS.
CAUSES RESPIRATORY TRACT IRRITATION.
HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED.
Do not ingest. Do not get in eyes, on skin or clothing. Avoid breathing dust. Keep container
closed. Use only with adequate ventilation. Wash thoroughly after handling.
:
:
Potential acute health effects
Irritating to respiratory system.
Corrosive to eyes.
Harmful if swallowed. Causes burns to mouth, throat and stomach.
Corrosive to the skin.
Eyes
Skin
Inhalation
Ingestion
:
:
:
:
See toxicological Information (section 11)
Rinse mouth; then drink one or two large glasses of water. Do not induce vomiting. Never give
anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical attention immediately.
In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with cool running water. Remove contact lenses and
continue flushing with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Get medical attention
immediately.
In case of contact, immediately flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while
removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash clothing before reuse. Thoroughly clean
shoes before reuse. Get medical attention immediately.
If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult,
give oxygen. Get medical attention.
Section 4. First aid measures
Eye contact
Skin contact
Inhalation
Ingestion
:
:
:
:
PATHWAYS SOLID DRAIN SANITIZER Page: 2/4
> 100°C
Section 5. Fire fighting measures
Flash point :
Use an extinguishing agent suitable for surrounding fires. Fire fighting media and
instructions
Dike area of fire to prevent product run-off.
No specific hazard.
Special protective equipment
for fire-fighters
Fire fighters should wear appropriate protective equipment and self-contained
breathing apparatus (SCBA) with a full facepiece operated in positive pressure
mode.
:
:
Ventilate area of leak or spill. Do not touch damaged containers or spilled material unless
wearing appropriate protective equipment (Section 8). Stop leak if without risk. Prevent entry
into sewers, water courses, basements or confined areas.
If emergency personnel are unavailable vacuum or carefully scoop up spilled materials and
place in an appropriate container for disposal. Avoid creating dusty conditions and prevent
wind dispersal.
Environmental
precautions
Section 6. Accidental release measures
: Avoid dispersal of spilled material and runoff and contact with soil, waterways, drains and
sewers.
Personal
precautions
:
Methods for
cleaning up
:
Keep out of the reach of children. Keep container tightly closed. Keep container in a cool, wellventilated
area.
Do not ingest. Do not get in eyes, on skin or on clothing. Keep container closed. Use only with
adequate ventilation. Avoid breathing dust. Wash thoroughly after handling.
Section 7. Handling and storage
Handling
Storage
:
:
Do not store above 50°C
Use process enclosures, local exhaust ventilation, or other engineering controls to keep
airborne levels below recommended exposure limits. If user operations generate dust, fume or
mist, use ventilation to keep exposure to airborne contaminants below the exposure limit.
Provide eyewash and safety shower in area if contact or splash hazard exists.
ethanol ACGIH TLV (United States, 1/2004).
TWA: 1880 mg/m 3 8 hour(s). Form: All forms
TWA: 1000 ppm 8 hour(s). Form: All forms
OSHA PEL (United States, 8/1997).
TWA: 1900 mg/m 3 8 hour(s). Form: All forms
TWA: 1000 ppm 8 hour(s). Form: All forms
2-aminoethanol ACGIH TLV (United States, 1/2004).
STEL: 15 mg/m3 15 minute(s). Form: All forms
STEL: 6 ppm 15 minute(s). Form: All forms
TWA: 7.5 mg/m 3 8 hour(s). Form: All forms
TWA: 3 ppm 8 hour(s). Form: All forms
OSHA PEL (United States, 8/1997).
TWA: 6 mg/m 3 8 hour(s). Form: All forms
TWA: 3 ppm 8 hour(s). Form: All forms
Section 8. Exposure Controls, Personal Protection
Engineering
controls
Name Exposure limits
Personal protection
:
Avoid breathing dust.
Use chemical splash goggles. For continued or severe exposure wear a face shield over the
goggles.
Wear suitable protective clothing.
Eyes
Skin
Respiratory
:
:
:
Use chemical resistant, impervious gloves. Hands :
PATHWAYS SOLID DRAIN SANITIZER Page: 3/4
Solid. (Waxy solid.)
7 (1%)
Odorless.
Green.
Section 9. Physical and chemical properties
Physical state
pH
Dispersion properties
Solubility
Odor
Color
:::
:
::
Easily dispersed in cold water, hot water.
Easily soluble in cold water, hot water.
The product is stable.
Section 10. Stability and reactivity
Stability :
Section 11. Toxicological information
Potential chronic health effects
Contains material which causes damage to the following organs: blood, the reproductive
system, liver, upper respiratory tract, skin, central nervous system (CNS), eye, lens or
cornea.
Chronic effects on
humans
:
Potential acute health effects
Irritating to respiratory system.
Corrosive to eyes.
Harmful if swallowed. Causes burns to mouth, throat and stomach.
Corrosive to the skin.
Eyes
Skin
Inhalation
Ingestion
:::
:
These products are carbon oxides (CO, CO 2) and water, nitrogen oxides (NO, NO 2
...). Some metallic oxides.
Section 12. Ecological information
Products of degradation :
The generation of waste should be avoided or minimized wherever possible. Avoid dispersal of
spilled material and runoff and contact with soil, waterways, drains and sewers. Disposal of this
product, solutions and any by-products should at all times comply with the requirements of
environmental protection and waste disposal legislation and any regional local authority
requirements.
Waste disposal
Section 13. Disposal considerations
:
Consult your local or regional authorities.
Section 14. Transport information
- DOT
Classification
- -
Regulatory
information
UN number Proper shipping name Packing
group
Class Additional information
Not
regulated.
-
APPLIES ONLY DURING ROAD TRANSPORT
Any variation of the shipping description based on the packaging is not addressed.
Corrosive material
Target organ effects
HCS Classification
Section 15. Regulatory information
:
U.S. Federal regulations :
All materials are listed or exempt. TSCA 8(b) inventory :
California prop. 65 : No products were found.
SARA 302/304/311/312 extremely hazardous substances: None.
SARA 302/304 emergency planning and notification: None.
EPA Registration No. : 1677-134
PATHWAYS SOLID DRAIN SANITIZER Page: 4/4
Section 16. Other information
Hazardous Material
Information System (U.S.A.)
3
0
0
B
* Health
Fire hazard
Reactivity
Personal
protection
Notice to reader
The above information is believed to be correct with respect to the formula used to manufacture the product
in the country of origin. As data, standards, and regulations change, and conditions of use and handling are
beyond our control, NO WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, IS MADE AS TO THE COMPLETENESS OR
CONTINUING ACCURACY OF THIS INFORMATION.
Date of issue
Date of previous issue
06-January-2006.
No Previous Validation.
:
:
:
Responsible name : Regulatory Affairs