Safety Data Sheet
Branson MC-3
Section 1 Identification
Trade Name: Branson MC-3 General Info Phone: (203) 796-0400
Product Identification: 6035 Emergency Phone: (800) 535-5053
Synonyms: Water-based alkali detergent
Product Use Description: Supplier:
Cleaner / Degreaser BRANSON ULTRASONICS CORP.
Section 2 Hazards Identification
Classifications
Skin corrosion - Category 1
Eye Damage - Category 1
Corrosive
Signal Word: Danger
Hazard Statements
Keep out of reach of children.
Read label and SDS before use.
Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
Precautionary Statements
Prevention
Do not breathe mists.
Wash hands thoroughly after handling.
Wear protective gloves and clothing.
Wear eye and face protection.
Response
IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with soap and water/shower.
Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.
IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do.
Continue rinsing.
Immediately call a poison center or a physician.
IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
Immediately call a poison center or a physician.
Storage
Store locked up.
Disposal
Dispose of contents and container in accordance with all local, regional, and national regulations.
Hazards Not Otherwise Specified
Not applicable
Trade Name: Branson MC-3 SDS #: 6035 Page 1 of 5
SDS ID: SDS01436 Revision # 1 Revision Date 05/29/2015
Safety Data Sheet
Branson MC-3
Section 3 Composition
Concentration
Chemical Name CAS # % by Weight
Sodium Metasilicate 6834-92-0 >=5 <= 10
Ethoxylated Nonylphenol 127087-87-0 >=10 <= 15
Section 4 First Aid
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
DANGER. May be harmful if swallowed. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
Immediately call a poison center or a physician.
SKIN: Take off immediately all contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. Wash with plenty of soap and water/shower. If
skin irritation persists get medical attention.
INHALATION: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a poison center or a doctor.
INGESTION: Rinse mouth. Do not induce vomiting. Seek medical attention immediately.
Section 5 Fire Fighting Measures
Suitable fire extinguishing media:
Use water spray, fog or foam.
Specific hazards arising from the chemical:
Containers may build pressure and rupture.
Hazardous thermal decomposition products:
Carbon Dioxide, Carbon Monoxide
Specific fire-fighting methods:
Promptly isolate the scene by removing all persons from the vicinity of the incident if there is a fire. No action shall be taken
involving any personal risk or without suitable training. Move containers from fire area if this can be done without risk. Use
water spray to keep fire-exposed containers cool.
Special protective equipment for fire fighters:
Fire fighters should wear appropriate protective equipment and self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) with a full
face-piece operated in a positive pressure mode.
Section 6 Accidental Release Measures
Trade Name: Branson MC-3 SDS #: 6035 Page 2 of 5
SDS ID: SDS01436 Revision # 1 Revision Date 05/29/2015
Safety Data Sheet
Branson MC-3
Personal precautions:
Put on appropriate personal protective equipment (see section 8)
Environmental precautions and clean-up methods:
Stop all leaks. Isolate hazard area. Keep unnecessary and unprotected personnel from entering. Disperse vapors with water
spray. Prevent runoff from entering drains, sewers, streams or other bodies of water. Absorb spill with inert material. Absorb
unrecoverable product. Transfer contaminated absorbent, soil and other materials to containers for disposal.
Section 7 Handling and Storage
Do not use or store near heat, sparks or open flame. Store in a cool, dry place. Do not get in eyes, on skin or on clothing. Keep
out of reach of children.
Section 8 Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
Sodium Metasilicate
ACGIH TLV 10 mg/m3
OSHA PEL 15 mg/m3
Eye Protection: Wear safety glasses or goggles.
Skin Protection: Wear impervious gloves (made from rubber, nitrile or neoprene), clothing, and boots.
Respiratory Protection: When respiratory protection is required, use an organic vapor & particulate cartridge. All respiratory
programs must meet OSHA's 29 CFR 1910.34 & ANSI Z88.2 requirements.
Engineering Controls: Good general ventilation required.
Section 9 Physical and Chemical Properties
Property Value
Appearance CLEAR LIQUID Auto Ignition Temp NOT AVAILABLE
Boiling Point NOT AVAILABLE Color AMBER
Decomposition Temperature NOT AVAILABLE Evaporation Rate NOT AVAILABLE
Explosive Limit Ranges NOT AVAILABLE Explosive Properties NOT AVAILABLE
Flash Point NONE Melting/Freezing Point NOT AVAILABLE
Odor ODORLESS Odor Threshold NOT AVAILABLE
Other Information VOC content (wt. %): 0 Oxidizing Properties NOT AVAILABLE
Partition Coeff NOT AVAILABLE Physical State LIQUID
Relative Density 1.1 Solubility (Water) COMPLETE
Vapor Density NOT AVAILABLE Vapor Pressure NOT AVAILABLE
Viscosity NOT AVAILABLE pH 12-13
Section 10 Stability and Reactivity
Reactivity : Under normal conditions of storage and use, hazardous reactions will not occur.
Chemical Stability : Stable under normal conditions.
Incompatible Materials : Acids and strong oxidizers
Conditions to Avoid : High temperatures
Decomposition Products: CO, CO2
Section 11 Toxicological Information
Trade Name: Branson MC-3 SDS #: 6035 Page 3 of 5
SDS ID: SDS01436 Revision # 1 Revision Date 05/29/2015
Safety Data Sheet
Branson MC-3
Primary Route of Entry: Skin contact, eye contact, inhalation
Acute/Potential Health Effects:
EYES: Causes severe irritation experienced as discomfort or pain, excess blinking and tear production, with redness and
swelling of the conjunctiva.
SKIN: Brief contact may cause slight irritation. Prolonged contact may cause more severe irritation with pain, local redness and
swelling and possible tissue destruction.
INHALATION: High vapor concentrations may be irritating to respiratory tract.
INGESTION: May be harmful or fatal if swallowed. Corrosive. Can cause severe burns and complete tissue perforation of
mucous membranes, mouth, throat and stomach.
Chronic / Long Term Effects: None known.
Target Organ Effects: Lungs and upper respiratory tract, gastrointestinal tract, eyes, skin.
Reproductive/Developmental Information: No data.
Carcinogenic Information: This material is not listed as a carcinogen by IARC, NTP or OSHA.
Acute Toxicity Values:
Not available
Section 12 Ecological Information
Not available.
Section 13 Disposal Considerations
Waste must be disposed of in accordance with federal, state and local environmental control regulations. See label for further
instructions.
Section 14 Transport Information
Certain shipping modes or package sizes may have exceptions from the transport regulations. The classification provided may
not reflect those exceptions and may not apply to all shipping modes or package sizes.
UN number 3266
Proper shipping name Corrosive Liquid, Basic, Inorganic, n.o.s. (contains Sodium Metasilicate)
Class 8
Packing group II
Section 15 Regulatory Information
If identified components of this product are CERCLA hazardous substances and/or listed under Sections 302, 304, or 313 of
Title III of the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act (SARA) of 1986 (also known as EPCRA, the Emergency Planning
Trade Name: Branson MC-3 SDS #: 6035 Page 4 of 5
SDS ID: SDS01436 Revision # 1 Revision Date 05/29/2015
Safety Data Sheet
Branson MC-3
and Community Right-To-Know Act), or under California Proposition 65 (Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act), they
are listed above in Section 15 of this SDS.
If identified components of this product are listed under Section 313, this product contains toxic chemicals subject to the
reporting requirements of Section 313. This information must be included in all SDS that are copied and distributed for this
material.
Title III Section 311/312 Hazardous Categories - 40 CFR 370.2:
ACUTE (X) Chronic ( ) Fire ( ) Pressure ( ) Reactive ( ) Not Applicable ( )
T.S.C.A. Status: All chemical substances found in this product comply with the Toxic Substances Control Act inventory
reporting requirements.
RCRA Status: Under RCRA, it is the responsibility of the product user to determine at the time of disposal, whether a material
containing the product or derived from the product should be classified as a hazardous waste. If this product becomes
hazardous waste it would be assigned RCRA Code(s)
D002
Section 16 Other Information
HMIS Ratings :
Disclaimer: This Manufacturer believes that the information contained in the Safety Data Sheet is accurate. The suggested
procedures are based on experience as of the date of the publication. They are not necessarily all inclusive nor fully
adequate in every circumstance. Also, the suggestions should not be confused with, nor followed in violation of applicable
laws, regulations, rules or insurance requirements.
Preparation/Revision Date: 5/29/15
Trade Name: Branson MC-3 SDS #: 6035 Page 5 of 5
SDS ID: SDS01436 Revision # 1 Revision Date 05/29/2015
