N/A = Not Applicable                                                               MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET                                                                    Effective Date: Oct 2002

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                                SECTION 1 - PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION                                               Revised Date: Aug 2005

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Product Name: ACTIVE                                          Product ID#: 101175                               HMIS SYMBOL                      HMIS   NFPA                          NFPA SYMBOL  

Generic Name: Pot Wash                                                                                         HEALTH        |1|                      SEVERE 4 EXTREME                            FIRE   |0|

Supplier's Name: BIRSCH INDUSTRIES, INC.                                                        FLAMMABILITY  |0|               SERIOUS 3 HIGH                                  REACTIVITY  |0|

Supplier's Address: 476 Viking Drive, Suite 102                                                     REACTIVITY    |0|                 MODERATE 2 MODERATE                  TOXICITY    |1|

              Virginia Beach, VA  23452                                                        SLIGHT 1 SLIGHT                 SPECIAL     |0|

Emergency Phone Number: (800) 255-3924:                                                                                                          MINIMAL 0 INSIGNIFICANT

Information Phone Number: (757) 622-0355

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SECTION 2 - INGREDIENTS

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CHEMICAL NAME                                                 CAS #                      WT. %                                     TWA-TLV               STEL-TLV              CARCINOGEN

                                                                                                                                                                MG/M3                    MG/M3

Neutralized Dodecylbenzinesulfonic acid                27176-87-0             <25.0                                       N/A                          N/A                                          No

*MEA                                                                      141-43-5                 < 3.0                                        7.5                           15                                            No

Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulfate                                    9004-82-4               < 8.0                                        N/A                          N/A                                          No

Coconut Diethanolamide                                          8051-30-7               < 8.0                                        N/A                          N/A                                          No

Sodium Lauryl Sulfate                                             151-21-3                 < 5.0                                        N/A                          N/A                                          No

Water                                                                       7732-18-5               to 100                                      N/A                          N/A                                          No

 

* This product contains the following toxic chemicals subject to                                  

the reporting requirements of section 313 of the Emergency Planning                             

and Community Right-To-Know Act of 1988 and of 40 CFR 372.

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                                                     SECTION 3 - PHYSICAL DATA                                      |                          SECTION 4 - FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA

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Boiling Point (F): >212o                           Specific Gravity: 1.02                              | Flash Point (Method Used): None to boil

Vapor Pressure: N/A                                Vapor Density:      (Air=1): N/A              | Upper Explosive Limit: None

% Volatile: N/A                                        pH: 7.0-7.5                                              | Extinguishing Media: N/A

Solubility in Water: Yes                           Evaporation Rate:   (Water=1): <1            | Special Fire Fighting Procedures: None

Physical Description: Red liquid, slight perfume odor                                             | Unusual Fire & Explosion Hazards: None

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                                       SECTION 5 - REACTIVE DATA                                    |                     SECTION 6 - STORAGE AND HANDLING INFORMATION

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Stability: Stable         

Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur                                                               | Precautions to betaken in handling and storage: Do not stack cases or pails

Incompatibility (Materials to Avoid): Do not mix with ANY other chemicals          | over five high.

Hazardous Decomposition Products: None                                                                              |

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SECTION 7 - HEALTH HAZARDS AND FIRST AID

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Effects of Overexposure                                                                                         | First Aid Procedures

   Primary Route of Entry: Skin                                                                                                |

   Skin: May produce irritation or burns to skin.                                                      | Skin: Immediately wash with plenty of water while removing clothing.

   Eyes: Can cause irritation if applied directly to eyes.                                            | Eyes: Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Seek

                                                                                                                |               medical aid.

   Inhalation: Mists may produce respiratory irritation.                                            | Inhalation: Remove to fresh air Seek medical aid if irritation persists.

   Ingestion: Can cause irritation to mouth throat and stomach.                                | Ingestion: DO NOT induce vomiting. Give large quantities of water.

                                                                                                                                |Seek medical aid.

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SECTION 8 - SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION

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Respiratory Protection: Where established exposure limits may be exceeded          | Ventilation: Local exhaust is recommended

                   use a NIOSH-approved equipment.                                                      |

Protective Gloves: Rubber                                                                                       | Eye Protection: Chemical splash goggles.

Other Protective Equipment: None                                                                           |

 

PLEASE READ AND FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS ON THE PRODUCT LABEL. THEY ARE YOUR BEST GUIDE FOR THIS PRODUCT IN THE MOST EFFECTIVE WAY,

AND THEY ALSO GIVE THE NECESSARY SAFETY PRECAUTIONS TO PROTECT YOUR HEALTH.

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SECTION 9 - SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURES

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Steps to be Taken in Case Material is Released or Spilled: Mop, vacuum or                            | Waste Disposal Method: Dilute with plenty of water and flush into sewer system.

                   wash away with water.                                                                          |

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