Ridgway Industries

Wipe Out Drain Cleaner
Material Safety Data Sheet
wipe out

Section 1
PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION

PRODUCT NAME OR NUMBER Wipe Out Drain Opener
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION Highly Alkaline Drain Opener
CHEMICAL FAMILY N/A
D.O.T. PROPER SHIPPING NAME Corrosive Liquid, N.O.S. (Contains Sodium Hydroxide)
SHIPPING ID NUMBER UN1760
HAZARD CLASS 8 (Corrosive Material) Package group II
HMIS RATING Health-3, Flammability-0, Reactivity-1 See section 8 for protective clothing

Section 2
HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS / HAZARD DATA

CHEMICAL NAME(S) CAS NUMBER TLV-TUA PEL
Sodium Hydroxide 1310-73-2 2 mg/m3 2 mg/m3
This product contains no other ingredient considered hazardous according to the criteria of 29 CFR 1910.1200, OSHA

Section 3
PHYSICAL DATA

BOILING/MELTING POINT @760 nm Hg N/A
pH Greater than 14.0
VAPOR PRESSURE mm Hg @ 20½ C N/A
VAPOR DENSITY (Air = 1) N/A
PERCENT VOLATILE BY WEIGHT (%) N/A
SPECIFIC GRAVITY OR BULK DENSITY 1.260
SOLUBILITY IN WATER Complete
EVAPORATION RATE (BuAc = 1) N/A
APPEARANCE Thin clear liquid
ODOR None Added

Section 4
FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA

FLASH POINT ½F (Test Method) N/A
AUTOIGNITION TEMPERATURE N/A
FLAMMABILITY LIMITS IN AIR (% V) N/A
EXTINGUISING MEDIA This product is not combustible. Water spray, foam, carbon dioxide or dry chemical may be used where this product is stored.
SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES Non flammable, but keep water away; as contact with water can cause a violent exothermic reaction.
UNUSUAL FIRE & EXPLOSION HAZARDS Wear full protective clothing. Avoid direct contact of this predict with water as this can cause a violent exothermic reaction.

Section 5
HEALTH HAZARD DATA
EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE

SKIN CONTACT Corrosive. Contact may cause severe irritation, dermatitis, and chemical burns.
EYE CONTACT Corrosive. Causes eye burns. May cause temorary or permanent vision loss and blindness.
INHALATION Corrosive. Inhalation of dust or mist may cause irritation to nose, throat, and mucous membranes, pulmonary irritation, pulmonary edema, tissue damage and chemical burns.
INGESTION Corrosive. Harmful or fatal if swallowed. May cause nausea, vomiting, and severe tissue damage to digestive tract. Corrosive to mouth, throat, stomach and to other tissues.
CHRONIC EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE None Known
TOXICOLOGICAL TEST DATA Caustic Soda, the key ingriedient in this product is a corrosive material. Acute Dermal LD50 (rabbit) 1350 mg/kg

Section 6
EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID PROCEDURES

SKIN Immediately wash with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Remove contaminated clothing and footwear. Wash clothing before reuse and discard footwear which cannot be decontaminated. Seek Medical attention immediately.
EYES Immediately flush eyes with large amounts of water for at least 15 minutes forcibly holding lids apart to ensure flushing of entire surface, then seek medical attention immediately.
INGESTION Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. If swallowed, do not induce vomiting. Give large quantities of water.Then seek medical attention immediately.
INHALATION Remove to fresh air. If breathing is difficult have trained person administer oxygen. If respiration stops, 'give mouth to mouth resuscitation. Get medical attention.

Section 7
REACTIVITY DATA

PRODUCT STABILITY Stable
Stability Conditions to Avoid Avoid mixing with any other cleraning product. Mix only with water. Do not store at high temperatures. Recommended storage temperature <100 F.
CHEMICAL INCOMPATIBILITY Phosphoric acid, Muratic Acid, and other acidic materials, reducing agents, hydrocarbons, alcohols, ether, ammonia, ammoniated compounds and aluminum.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS Mixing with incompatible materials may produce hydrogen, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, and other toxic and irritating fumes.
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION None
Polymerization Conditions to Avoid N.A.

Section 8
SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION

RESPIRATORY PROTECTION None required with normal use.
VENTILATION Maintain adequate ventilation. Local exhaust not ordinarily needed. Avoid inhalation of mists containing this product.
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING Wear full-cover protective clothing to prevent repeated or prolonged contact.
EYE PROTECTION Safety glasses, safety goggles, and an eye-wash station.
OTHER PRECAUTIONS N/A

Section 9
ENVIRONMENTAL DATA

SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURES Wear proper protective equipment including rubber boots. Stop leak if you can do so without risk. Dike or dam large spills. Ventilate area if needed. Soak up with sand.
WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD Comply with all federal, state, and local regulations. Consult state and local authorities for restrictions on disposal of chemical waste.
CONTAINER DISPOSAL Rinse empty container thoroughly with water before discarding. Please recycle empty containers whenever possible.