Safety Data Sheet
Section 1: Identification
Product Identifier/Name
Commonwealth WS 8590
Product code
10383
Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against
Recommended use
Water dilutable metal-working fluid
Restrictions on use
For intended industrial use only
Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet
Manufacturer
Wallover Oil Company
Commonwealth Oil Corporation
21845 Drake Road
2080 Ferriss Rd N. P.O. Box 370
Strongsville, OH 44149
Harrow, ON N0R 1G0
United States
Canada
www.wallover.com
www.commonwealthoil.com
Telephone (General)
(440) 238-9250
Emergency telephone number
CHEMTREC: 800-424-9300 (in the U.S.), (+1) 703-527-3887 (outside the U.S.)
(800)265-3689
Section 2: Hazard Identification
Classification of the substance or mixture
In accordance with 29 CFR 1910.1200 OSHA HCS 2012, the Canadian Hazardous Products Regulations WHIMIS 2015 and Mexico
Standard NOM-018-STPS-2015
Eye Irritant
Category 2a
Skin Irritant
Category 2
Label elements
Warning
Signal word
Hazard symbol
Hazard statements
H319 Causes serious eye irritation
H315 Causes skin irritation
Precautionary statements:
Prevention
P264 Wash hands thoroughly after handling.
P280.3 Wear protective gloves and eye protection.
Response
P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove
contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
P337+P313 If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice or attention
P302+P352, P321 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water. Specific treatment can be found in section 4.
P332+P313
P362+P364
If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse.
Storage
Not applicable
Disposal
Not applicable
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Hazards not otherwise classified
Not applicable
Other hazards
17 % of the mixture consists of ingredients of unknown toxicity.
Section 3: Composition/Information on Ingredients
Substances
Mixtures
Mixture
Hazardous Components
Chemical Name
2-aminoethanol
%(Wt.)
2
CAS #
141-43-5
Tetrasodium ethylenediamine tetraacetate
64-02-8
Section 4: First-Aid Measures
Description of first aid measures
Inhalation
Move victim to fresh air if adverse effects are observed.
Skin
IF ON SKIN: Wash skin with soap and water. Remove contaminated clothing
and wash before reuse. If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
Eye
IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove
contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If eye irritation
persists: Get medical advice/attention.
Ingestion
Do NOT induce vomiting. Seek medical attention.
Most important symptoms and effects
Acute
Direct contact with product concentrate may cause eye irritation.
Delayed
Prolonged/repeated exposure may cause mild skin irritation in susceptible
individuals.
Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
Note to Physician
All treatments should be based on observed signs and symptoms of
distress in the patient. Consideration should be given to the possibility
that overexposure to materials other than this product may have occurred.
Section 5: Fire-Fighting Measures
Extinguishing media
Water based product, should not burn.
Suitable Extinguishing Media
Regular foam, carbon dioxide, dry chemical.
Unsuitable Extinguishing
Not applicable
Media
Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture
Unusual Fire and Explosion
Product boils and foams excessively when heated above 200F.
Hazards
Hazardous Combustion
Products
Special Protective Equipment
and Precautions for Firefighters
Smoke, soot, fumes or vapors, oxides of: carbon, nitrogen, sulfur, and hydrogen
chloride.
Structural firefighters' protective clothing will only provide limited
protection. Wear chemical protective clothing that is specifically
recommended by the manufacturer. It may provide little or no thermal
protection. Wear positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus
(SCBA). Water spray may be used to cool containers exposed to fire.
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Section 6: Accidental Release Measures
Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Personal Precautions
Wear appropriate protective equipment including respiratory
protection as conditions warrant. Do not touch or walk through spilled
material.
Environmental precautions
Avoid run off to waterways and sewers.
Methods and material for containment and cleaning up
Containment/Clean-up
Recover free liquid for recycle or disposal. Add absorbent to spill area.
Measures
LARGE SPILLS: Dike far ahead of liquid spill for later disposal.
Section7: Handling and Storage
Precautions for safe handling
Handling
Do not mix or store with strong oxidants. Wash hands thoroughly after handling.
Empty container contains product residue which may exhibit hazards of product.
Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Storage
Store in a dry, well ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed when not in use.
Keep away from open flame and incompatible materials such as strong oxidizers.
Incompatible Materials
Contains alkanolamine. Do not mix with or add nitrites as this could
General Industrial Hygiene
Considerations
Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice.
form nitrosamines, some of which are animal carcinogens.
Wash thoroughly with soap and water after handling and before eating
or drinking. Safety shower and eye wash should be available close to
work station.
Environmental Exposure
Controls
Follow best practice for site management and disposal of waste.
Avoid release to the environment.
Section 8: Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
Exposure Controls
PEL/TLV
Ingredient
OSHA (PEL)
ACGIH (TLV)
2-aminoethanol
3 ppm TWA
3 ppm TWA
tris(2-hyrdoxyethyl)amine
Engineering
Measures/Controls
Other
5mg/m3
Use adequate mechanical (general) ventilation or local exhaust as needed
to control concentration of airborne contaminants below applicable exposure
limit values.
Personal Protective Equipment
Pictograms
Respiratory
Not necessary under conditions of normal use. In case of insufficient ventilation,
wear suitable respiratory equipment if exposure limits are exceeded.
Eye/Face
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Wear safety goggles.
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Hands
Wear protective gloves- neoprene, butyl or nitrile rubber with cuffs.
Skin/Body
Where extensive dermal exposure may be expected, either a chemical
suit or chemical apron will be needed.
Section 9: Physical and Chemical Properties
Information on physical and chemical properties
Appearance
Transparent, Blue Liquid
Odor
Low Odor
Odor Threshold
Not determined
pH
Not determined
Melting Point/Freezing Point
Not determined
Boiling Point
Not determined
Flash Point
Not applicable
Evaporation Rate
Nil
Flammability (solid, gas)
Not applicable
Flammability Limits
Not determined
Vapor Pressure
Nil
Vapor Density (Air=1)
>1
Specific Gravity
1.0-1.3
Solubilities
Emulsifiable in water
Octanol/Water Partition coefficient
Not determined
Auto ignition temperature
Not determined
Decomposition temperature
Not determined
Viscosity
Not determined
Section 10: Stability and Reactivity
Reactivity
No dangerous reaction known under conditions of normal use.
Chemical stability
Stable under normal temperatures and pressures.
Possibility of hazardous reaction
Not determined
Conditions to avoid
Not determined
Incompatible materials
Do not mix with strong oxidants.
Hazardous decomposition
None known under normal use.
products.
Section 11: Toxicological Information
Information on the likely routes of exposure; symptoms; and acute, delayed and chronic effects
Inhalation
Overexposure to mists or vapors may irritate respiratory tract.
Ingestion
Ingestion of concentrate may cause gastrointestinal irritation.
Eye
Direct contact with concentrate may cause eye irritation, possibly severe,
based on component information.
Skin corrosion/irritation
Prolonged/repeated exposure to concentrate may cause mild skin irritation
in some individuals.
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Numerical measures of toxicity
Acute toxicity
Not Classified
Skin corrosion/irritation
1.5 % Classified as Category 2; causes skin irritation
Serious eye damage/irritation
2% Classified as Category 1; causes serious eye damage
Respiratory or skin sensitization
Not Classified
Germ cell mutagenicity
Not Classified
Carcinogenicity
Not Classified
Reproductive toxicity
Not Classified
STOT-single exposure
Not Classified
STOT-repeated exposure
Aspiration hazard
Not Classified
Carcinogenicity
Not listed in NTP, OSHA, or IARC monographs.
Not Classified
Additional Information
Practical experience has not demonstrated any adverse effects with normal use
dilutions of this product.
Section 12: Ecological Information
Toxicity
Not determined.
Persistence and degradability
Not determined.
Bioaccumulative potential
Not determined.
Mobility in Soil
Liquid soluble in water.
Other adverse effects
Not determined.
Section 13: Disposal Considerations
Waste treatment methods
Product waste
Do not discard into any sewers, on the ground, or any body of water.
Dispose of surplus and non-recyclable products via a licensed waste disposal
contractor.
This product, as manufactured in its present state, is not considered to be a
hazardous waste according to 40CFR 261.4(b)(4). Under RCRA, it is the responsibility of
the user of the product to determine, at the time of disposal, whether the product
meets RCRA criteria for hazardous waste. This product should be recycled if possible,
otherwise it should be disposed of in accordance with all applicable federal, state,
and local regulations.
Contaminated containers
Contaminated containers should be offered for professional cleaning before reuse.
or packaging
Dispose of spent container in accordance with local, regional, national, and/or
international regulations.
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Section 14: Transport Information
UN Number
Not regulated for transport
UN Proper Shipping Name
Not applicable
Transport Hazard Class(es)
Not applicable
Packing Group
Not applicable
Environmental Hazards
Not determined
Transport in Bulk
Not regulated
Special Precautions for user
None specified
Section 15: Regulatory Information
Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture
Global Chemical Inventories
USA
All components of this material are on the US TSCA Inventory or
are exempt.
Other TSCA Reg.
Australia
Canada
China
EU
Japan
Korea
New Zealand
Switzerland
Not determined.
Not determined.
Not determined.
Not determined.
Not determined.
Not determined.
Not determined.
Not determined.
Not determined.
Other U.S. Federal Regulations
SARA Ext. Haz. Subst.
This product does not contain greater than 1.0% of any chemical substance
on the SARA Extremely Hazardous Substances list.
SARA Section 313
This product does not contain greater than 1.0% (> 0.1% for carcinogenic
substance) of any chemical substances listed under SARA Section 313.
SARA 311 Classifications
CERCLA Hazardous
Acute Hazard
No
Chronic Hazard
No
Fire Hazard
No
Reactivity Hazard
No
None known.
Substances
FDA Approval
Not applicable.
State Regulations
Cal. Prop. 65
This product may contain chemicals known by the State of California to cause
cancer and/or birth defects. However, we do not routinely analyze products for
impurities which may be such chemicals.
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Section 16: Other Information
HMIS Ratings
NFPA Ratings
Health
Flammability
Reactivity
Personal Protection
Health
Flammability
Reactivity
Acronyms/Abbreviations
NTP- National Toxicology Program Report on Carcinogens (latest edition)
IARC- International Agency for the Research on Cancer
TSCA- Toxic Substance Control Agency
Last Revision Date:
11/3/2015
As the conditions or methods of use are beyond our control, we do not assume any responsibility and expressly disclaim any liability
for any use of this product. Information contained herein is believed to be true and accurate but all statements or suggestions are made
without warranty, expressed or implied, regarding accuracy of the information, the hazards connected with the use of the material or the
results to be obtained from the use thereof. Compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations remains the responsibility
of the user.
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