S.M.D.C.

(Soda Machine Drain Cleaner)

MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

MANUFACTURER'S NAME : Apter Industries, Inc.
ADDRESS : 1224 Long Run Road, McKeesport, PA 15131-2035
EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBER : (412) 672-9628 or Local Poison Center
CHEMTREC (FOR CHEMICAL EMERGENCIES): 1-800-424-9300
PRODUCT TYPE : Water Soluble Cleaner
PRODUCT USE : Removal of condensate build-up on drink machine drains.
PRODUCT COMPOSITION:

Ingredient
Composition
CAS #
Hazard
Water
70 - 80 %
7732-18-5
Not hazardous
Amphoteric Surfactant Mixture
7 - 15 %
68604-71-7
Eye & skin irritant
Phosphoric Acid
5 - 10 %
7664-38-2
Corrosive, severe eye & skin irritant
N-alkyl (C14-60%, C16-30%, C12-5%, (C18-5%) Dimethyl Benzyl Ammonium Chloride; N-alkyl (C12-68%, C14-32%) Dimethyl Ethyl Benzyl Ammonium Chloride
1 - 3 %
68391-01-5

68956-79-6
Eye & skin irritant
PHYSICAL DATA:

BOILING POINT : 210 - 212 F SPECIFIC GRAVITY (WATER = 1) : 1.05
VAPOR PRESSURE : Not determined SOLUBILITY IN WATER : Complete
VAPOR DENSITY : Not determined MELTING POINT : (Approximately 32 F)
APPEARANCE & ODOR : Clear to straw colored liquid, detergent odor.
FIRE & EXPLOSION DATA: S.M.D.C. is not flammable.

FLASH POINT : Not Determined.
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA : Water.
SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES : None.
UNUSUAL FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARDS : None.

HAZARD RATING

0 - INSIGNIFICANT
1 - SLIGHT
2 - MODERATE
3 - HIGH
4 - EXTREME
0
FIRE
1
HEALTH
0
REACTIVITY
0
SPECIFIC

HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION:

EFFECTS OF EXPOSURE : Can cause eye and skin damage. Do not get in eyes, on skin or clothing. Protect eyes and skin when handling concentrate. Harmful if swallowed. Avoid contamination of food.

EMERGENCY FIRST AID PROCEDURES : In case of eye contact, immediately flush with large amounts of cool water for at least 15 minutes. Get medical attention. In case of skin contact, flush with cool water. Remove and launder clothes before reuse. If ingested, drink milk, egg whites, gelatin solution, or if these are not available, drink large quantities of water. Contact local poison center or physician.

NOTE TO PHYSICIAN : Probable mucosal damage may contraindicate the use of gastric lavage. Measures against circulatory shock, respiratory depression and convulsion may be needed.

REACTIVITY : Product is stable.
CONDITIONS TO AVOID : None.
SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURES:

STEPS TO BE TAKEN IN CASE MATERIAL IS RELEASED OR SPILLED : For small spills, mop up or wash away.

WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD : Normal sewage or approved sanitary landfill consistent with local regulations.

HANDLING AND STORAGE PRECAUTIONS:

Keep out of the reach of children. If material is frozen, thaw completely before reuse.

SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION:

RESPIRATORY: None needed if adequate ventilation is maintained.
VENTILATION : Normal ventilation. Special precautions not needed for normal product application.
GLOVES: Not normally required for typical product application. For individuals with sensitive skin, rubber or neoprene gloves suggested to minimize contact.
EYE PROTECTION : Splash goggles recommended where splashing is likely.

REGULATORY INFORMATION

Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986, "SARA" Title III, requires submission of annual reports of the release of toxic chemicals that appear in 40 CFR 372 "for SARA Section 313". To facilitate the reporting, information must be provided to facilities in the Standard Industrial Classification Codes 20 through 39 for mixtures that contain the listed toxic substances.

Components present in this product which could require reporting under the statute are:

CHEMICAL
CAS #
UPPER BOUND CONCENTRATION
PHOSPHORIC ACID
7664-38-2
10.0 %

PREPARATION INFORMATION: PREPARED BY : R. Holmes
< = LESS THAN > = GREATER THAN DATE : 6/28/94

SD-1B