MSDS

Material Safety Data Sheet
Product Name
Sweeping Compound
Product code
HDSWEEP
N
ot applicable
Flash Point
N
ot applicable
National Fire Protection Association (U.S.A.)
1
0
0
Flammable Limits
Flammability
Fire hazard
Keep away from heat, sparks and flame.
N
ot applicable
Fire-Fighting
Procedures
Use an extinguishing agent suitable for the surrounding fire.
Section 5. Fire Fighting Measures
Spill Clean up
Move containers from spill area. Vacuum or sweep up material and place in a designated, labeled waste
container. Dispose of via a licensed waste disposal contractor.
Section 6. Accidental Release Measures
Handling
Storage
Put on appropriate personal protective equipment (see section 8). Avoid contact with eyes. Avoid prolonged or
repeated contact with skin. Avoid breathing dust. Use with adequate ventilation. Do not ingest. Wash thoroughly
after handling. Do not use with other products. Do not reuse container.
Keep away from heat, sparks and flame. Store between the following temperatures: 40°F - 120°F (4.4°C - 49°C). Keep
container tightly closed and sealed until ready for use. Keep away from incompatibles. Keep out of the reach of
children.
Section 7. Handling and Storage
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Eyes
Body
Respiratory
Product name Exposure limits
PARAFFIN OIL; blend of heavy and light naphthenic petroleum
distillate
OSHA PEL (United States).
TWA: 5 mg/m³ 8 hour(s). Form: Mist
ACGIH TLV (United States).
TWA: 5 mg/m³ 8 hour(s). Form: Mist
NIOSH REL (United States, 6/2009).
TWA: 5 mg/m³ 10 hour(s). Form: Mist
STEL: 10 mg/m³ 15 minute(s). Form: Mist
CRYSTALLINE SILICA-QUARTZ; silicon dioxide; flint;
chalcedony
OSHA PEL Z3 (United States, 9/2005).
TWA: 250 mppcf 8 hour(s). Form: Respirable
TWA: 10 mg/m³ 8 hour(s). Form: Respirable
TWA: 30 mg/m³ 8 hour(s). Form: Total dust.
NIOSH (United States).
: 0.05 mg/m³ Form: Respirable dust
OSHA PEL 1989 (United States, 3/1989).
TWA: 0.1 mg/m³, (as quartz) 8 hour(s). Form: Respirable dust
ACGIH TLV (United States).
: 0.05 mg/m³ Form: Respirable fraction
ACGIH TLV (United States, 2/2010).
TWA: 0.025 mg/m³ 8 hour(s). Form: Respirable fraction; see Appendix C
NIOSH REL (United States, 6/2009).
TWA: 0.05 mg/m³ 10 hour(s). Form: respirable dust
Safety glasses.
For prolonged or repeated handling, use gloves. Recommended:
Rubber gloves. Neoprene gloves.
If dust is generated and ventilation is inadequate, use respirator that will protect
against dust/mist.
Section 8. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
Physical State
pH
Boiling Point
Specific Gravity
Solubility
Solid. [Moist solid.]
N
ot applicable.
N
ot applicable.
N
ot applicable.
Color
Odor
Vapor Pressure
Vapor Density
Evaporation Rate
VOC (Consumer)
Red.
Petroleum-like. [Slight]
N
ot available.
N
ot applicable.
N
ot applicable.
0 g/L
Insoluble in the following materials: cold water and
hot water.
Section 9. Physical and Chemical Properties
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