Material Safety Data Sheet

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1 Material Safety Data Sheet 1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION PRODUCT NAME: OTHER/GENERIC NAMES: Tetramethylammonium hydroxide, 25% (aqueous solution) Methanaminium, N,N,N-trimethyl, hydroxide PRODUCT USE: MANUFACTURER: Electronics General Chemical Corporation 90 East Halsey Road Parsippany, NJ FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL: (Monday-Friday, 9:00am-4:30pm) IN CASE OF EMERGENCY CALL: (24 Hours/Day, 7 Days/Week) COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS INGREDIENT NAME CAS NUMBER WEIGHT % Tetramethylammonium hydroxide Water Trace impurities and additional material names not listed above may appear in Section 15 of this MSDS. These materials may be listed for local "Right-To-Know" compliance and for other reasons. OSHA Hazard Communication Standard: This product is considered hazardous under the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard. 3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION EMERGENCY OVERVIEW: A colorless to yellow liquid with an amine-like odor. Highly corrosive. Causes burns to skin and eyes. May be fatal if swallowed, inhaled, or absorbed through the skin or eyes. POTENTIAL HEALTH HAZARDS SKIN: EYES: Very corrosive to skin and will cause alkali burns. The severity and extent of damage increases with the length of contact time. May be fatal following dermal exposure. Very corrosive and destructive on contact with eyes causing serious alkali burns. Exposure to a very small amount of mist or spray will cause irritation. Symptoms may include blurred or double vision, pinpoint pupils. May be fatal following eye exposure. INHALATION: Very corrosive to the respiratory tract, causing alkali burns if mist or spray is inhaled. Inhalation of very small amounts of mist or spray will cause irritation. Symptoms may include muscle twitching, tremors or convulsions. The severity and extent of damage increases with the increase in mist or spray exposure and is potentially fatal. MSDS Number: GC-6116 Page 1 of 6

2 INGESTION: Very corrosive and will cause serious alkali burns to the mucous membranes of the mouth, throat, esophagus and stomach. Symptoms may include abdominal cramping, nausea and vomiting, diarrhea. May be fatal following ingestion. DELAYED EFFECTS: None known. Ingredients found on one of the three OSHA designated carcinogen lists are listed below. INGREDIENT NAME NTP STATUS IARC STATUS OSHA LIST 4. FIRST AID MEASURES SKIN: EYES: Immediately flush with water with sufficient volume until there is no evidence of the chemical on the affected area. Remove contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. Get medical attention immediately. Immediately flush with water for at least minutes until no evidence of chemical remains. While flushing, forcibly hold the eyelids apart to ensure flushing of the entire eye surface. Get immediate medical attention. INHALATION: INGESTION: Remove to fresh air. If breathing has stopped, give artificial respiration taking care to avoid contact with this product. Get medical attention. Do not induce vomiting. If person is conscious and able to swallow, have victim drink a large volume of water and milk. Get medical attention immediately. ADVICE TO PHYSICIAN: Treat symptomatically. 5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES FLAMMABLE PROPERTIES FLASH POINT: >200F FLASH POINT METHOD: Closed Cup AUTOIGNITION TEMPERATURE: Not determined UPPER FLAME LIMIT (volume % in air): Not applicable LOWER FLAME LIMIT (volume % in air): Not applicable FLAME PROPAGATION RATE (solids): Not applicable OSHA FLAMMABILITY CLASS: Not flammable EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Water spray, carbon dioxide, dry chemical or chemical foam. UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS: SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PRECAUTIONS/INSTRUCTIONS: Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and full protective gear. Do not splash onto skin, eyes or clothing. Do not breathe corrosive mists, sprays or vapors. MSDS Number: GC-6116 Page 2 of 6

3 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES IN CASE OF SPILL OR OTHER RELEASE: (See section 8 for recommended personal protective equipment.) Contain spill. If safety allows, stop flow at the source. Prevent contact with skin and clothing. Avoid routing of material to water bodies or streams. Take up with absorbent material and place in containers for disposal. Spills and releases may have to be reported to Federal and/or local authorities. See Section 15 regarding reporting requirements. 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE NORMAL HANDLING: (See section 8 for recommended personal protective equipment.) Do not get into eyes, on skin or on clothing. Do not breathe mist or spray. Wash all contaminated clothing before reuse. Keep the container tightly closed (readily absorbs carbon dioxide from the air). Do not eat or drink while handling. Wash thoroughly after handling. STORAGE RECOMMENDATIONS: Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area. Avoid high temperatures. Material should be stored in plastic or stainless steel. Store away from incompatible materials. 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION ENGINEERING CONTROLS: Provide local exhaust. PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT SKIN PROTECTION: EYE PROTECTION: RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: ADDITIONAL RECOMMENDATIONS: Wear rubber gloves and protective clothing to prevent skin contact. Faceshield and goggles. Mist type respirator if mists are present. Eyewash and safety shower. EXPOSURE GUIDELINES INGREDIENT NAME ACGIH TLV OSHA PEL OTHER LIMIT 1 = Limit established by General Chemical Corporation. 2 = Workplace Environmental Exposure Level (AIHA). 3 = Biological Exposure Index (ACGIH). OTHER EXPOSURE LIMITS FOR POTENTIAL DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: MSDS Number: GC-6116 Page 3 of 6

4 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES APPEARANCE: Colorless to light yellow solution. PHYSICAL STATE: Liquid. MOLECULAR WEIGHT: Mixture. CHEMICAL FORMULA: Mixture. ODOR: Amine SPECIFIC GRAVITY (water = 1.0): 20C SOLUBILITY IN WATER (weight %): Miscible. ph: >13 BOILING POINT: Approx. 102C MELTING POINT: Not applicable VAPOR PRESSURE: Not determined. VAPOR DENSITY (air = 1.0): Not determined. EVAPORATION RATE: Not determined. COMPARED TO: % VOLATILES: Not determined. FLASH POINT: >200F (Flash point method and additional flammability data are found in Section 5.) 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY NORMALLY STABLE? (CONDITIONS TO AVOID): Stable under normal conditions. INCOMPATIBILITIES: Strong acids. Oxidizers should be tested for compatibility before use. Boiling temperatures should be avoided. HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: Trimethylamine and methanol produced during decomposition. In fire conditions: carbon monoxide and nitrogen oxides. HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Will not occur. 11.TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION IMMEDIATE (ACUTE) EFFECTS: LDLo (subcutaneous-mouse): 19 mg/kg LD50 (skin-guinea pig): 25 mg/kg DELAYED (SUBCHRONIC AND CHRONIC) EFFECTS: Data not available. OTHER DATA: MSDS Number: GC-6116 Page 4 of 6

5 12.ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION If neutralized, this material may be biodegradable. No specific information available. Acute aquatic testing on a ph neutralized solution of this compound has been shown to be highly toxic to the ceriodaphnia dubia (water flea). 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS RCRA Is the unused product a RCRA hazardous waste if discarded? Yes If yes, the RCRA ID number is: D002 OTHER DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS: The information offered in section 13 is for the product as shipped. Use and/or alterations to the product such as mixing with other materials may significantly change the characteristics of the material and alter the RCRA classification and the proper disposal method. 14.TRANSPORT INFORMATION US DOT HAZARD CLASS: US DOT ID NUMBER: PROPER SHIPPING NAME: 8, PG II UN1835 Tetramethylammonium hydroxide, solution For additional information on shipping regulations affecting this material, contact the information number found in Section REGULATORY INFORMATION TOXIC SUBSTANCES CONTROL ACT (TSCA) TSCA INVENTORY STATUS: Components are listed on the TSCA inventory. OTHER TSCA ISSUES: None SARA TITLE III/CERCLA "Reportable Quantities" (RQs) and/or "Threshold Planning Quantities" (TPQs) exist for the following ingredients. INGREDIENT NAME SARA/CERCLA RQ (lb) SARA EHS TPQ (lb) Spills or releases resulting in the loss of any ingredient at or above its RQ requires immediate notification to the National Response Center [(800) ] and to your Local Emergency Planning Committee. SECTION 311 HAZARD CLASS: Immediate SARA 313 TOXIC CHEMICALS: MSDS Number: GC-6116 Page 5 of 6

6 The following ingredients are SARA 313 "Toxic Chemicals" and may be subject to annual reporting requirements. CAS numbers and weight percents are found in Section 2. INGREDIENT NAME COMMENT STATE RIGHT-TO-KNOW In addition to the ingredients found in Section 2, the following are listed for state right-to-know purposes. INGREDIENT NAME WEIGHT % COMMENT ADDITIONAL REGULATORY INFORMATION: WHMIS CLASSIFICATION (CANADA): Not determined. FOREIGN CHEMICAL CONTROL INVENTORY STATUS: Listed on Canadian DSL and EU EINECS. 16.OTHER INFORMATION CURRENT ISSUE DATE: October, 2001 PREVIOUS ISSUE DATE: Not applicable CHANGES TO MSDS FROM PREVIOUS ISSUE DATE ARE DUE TO THE FOLLOWING: Not applicable OTHER INFORMATION: None MSDS Number: GC-6116 Page 6 of 6