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E.E. Zimmerman Company/Elroy Turpentine Company
Prepared: 5/05
P.O. Box 111254
Pittsburgh, PA  15238
(412) 963-0949
INDEX
HMIS
4 - Severe
Health
*2
Health          
2
3 - Serious
Flammability    
3
Flammability 
3
2 - Moderate
Physical Hazard            1
Reactivity      
0
1 - Slight
0 - Insignificant
*  denotes chronic hazard
Section 2.  COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
INGREDIENT(S)
CAS Number
% (by weight)
ALIPHATIC PETROLEUM DISTILLATES
64742-89-8
35.0 - 39.0
ETHYL ACETATE
141-78-6
31.0 - 35.0
TOLUENE
108-88-3
11.0 - 11.0
ISOPROPANOL
67-63-0
9.0 - 13.0
NONYLPHENOL + 9 EO POLYETHOXYLATE
9016-45-9
3.2 - 7.0
METHYL ALCOHOL
67-56-1
2.9 - 2.9
Section 3.  HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS:
EYE:
Can cause severe eye irritation.  Symptoms include stinging, tearing, redness, and swelling of eyes.  Can injure
eye tissue.
SKIN:
May cause mild skin irritation.  Prolonged or repeated contact may dry the skin.  Symptoms may include redness, 
burning, drying and cracking of skin, and skin burns.  Passage of this material into the body through the skin 
is possible, and may add to toxic effects from breathing or swallowing.
SWALLOWING:
Swallowing this material may be harmful.    This material can get into the lungs during swallowing or vomiting. This   
results in lung inflammation and other lung injury.  Exposure causes severe irritation of the gastrointestinal tract.
INHALATION:
Breathing of vapor or mist is possible.  Breathing small amounts of this material during normal handling is not 
likely to cause harmful effects.  Breathing large amounts may be harmful.  Symptoms usually occur at air 
concentrations higher than the recommended exposure  limits (See Section 8).
SYMPTOMS OF EXPOSURE:
Signs and symptoms of exposure to this material through breathing, swallowing, and / or passage of the material 
through the skin may include:  metallic taste, stomach or intestinal upset (nausea, vomiting, diarrhea), irritation 
(nose, throat, airways), cough, central nervous system excitation (giddiness, liveliness, light-headed feeling) 
followed by central nervous system depression (dizziness, drowsiness, weakness, fatigue, nausea, headache, 
unconsciousness), and other central nervous system effects, temporary changes in mood and behavior, leg cramps, 
muscle weakness, low blood pressure, pain in the abdomen and lower back, mild, temporary changes in the 
liver, effects on heart rate, respiratory depression (slowing of the breathing rate), blurred vision, shortness of 
breath, loss of coordination, confusion, difficult breathing, irregular heartbeat, cyanosis (causes blue coloring of the 
skin and nails from lack of oxygen), lung edema (fluid buildup in the lung tissue), kidney damage, lung damage, 
visual impairment (including blindness), coma and death. 
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
E-Z WATER WASH BRUSH CLEANER
  NFPA
EMERGENCY CONTACT:  FOR CHEMICAL EMERGENCY - SPILL, LEAK, FIRE, EXPOSURE, OR ACCIDENT,
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TARGET ORGAN EFFECTS:
Breathing isopropanol vapors has caused damage to the lining of the middle ear in experimental animals.  The
relevance of this finding to humans is uncertain.  Exposure to lethal concentrations of methanol has been 
shown to cause damage to organs including liver, kidneys, pancreas, heart, lungs and brain.  Although this 
rarely occurs, survivors of severe intoxication may suffer from permanent neurological damage.  Studies with
rabbits indicate that sustained, occluded skin contact with undiluted surfactant may result in the development of
inflammatory changes in the lung.  Prolonged intentional toluene abuse may lead to damage to many organ systems
having effects on:  central and peripheral nervous systems, vision, hearing, liver, kidneys, heart and blood.  
Such abuse has been associated with brain damage characterized by disturbances in gait, personality changes and 
loss of memory.  Comparable central nervous system effects have not been shown to result from occupational 
exposure to toluene.  Prolonged intentional toluene abuse may lead to hearing loss progressing to deafness.  
In addition, while noise is known to cause hearing loss in humans, it has been suggested that workers exposed 
to organic solvents, including toluene, along with noise may suffer greater hearing loss than would be expected  
from exposure to noise alone.  Overexposure to this material (or its components) has been suggested as a 
cause of the following effects in laboratory animals: blood abnormalities, liver abnormalities, respiratory tract 
damage (nose, throat, and airways), kidney damage, effects on hearing, central nervous system damage.  
Overexposure to this material (or its components) has been suggested as a cause of the following effects 
in humans:  kidney damage, visual impairment.
DEVELOPMENTAL INFORMATION:
Toluene may be harmful to the human fetus based on positive test results with laboratory animals.  Case studies 
show that prolonged intentional abuse of toluene during pregnancy can cause birth defects in humans.  Methanol 
has caused birth defects in laboratory animals, but only when inhaled at extremely high vapor concentrations.  
The relevance of this finding to humans is uncertain.
CANCER INFORMATION:
Based on the available information, this material cannot be classified with regard to carcinogenicity.  This
material is not listed as a carcinogen by the International Agency for Research on Cancer, the National
Toxicology Program or the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
OTHER HEALTH EFFECTS:
No Data
PRIMARY ROUTE(S) OF ENTRY:
Inhalation, skin absorption, skin contact, eye contact, ingestion.
Section 4.  FIRST AID MEASURES
EYES:
If symptoms develop, immediately move individual away from exposure and into fresh air.  Flush eyes gently with 
water for at least 15 minutes while holding eyelids apart; seek immediate medical attention.
SKIN:
Remove contaminated clothing.  Wash exposed area with soap and water.  If symptoms persist, seek medical
attention.  Launder clothing before reuse.
SWALLOWING:
Seek medical attention.  If individual is drowsy or unconscious, do not give anything by mouth; place individual 
on the left side with the head down.  Contact a physician, medical facility, or poison control center for advice 
about whether to induce vomiting.  If possible, do not leave individual unattended.  
INHALATION:
If symptoms develop, immediately move individual away from exposure and into fresh air.  If symptoms persist,
seek medical attention.  If breathing is difficult, administer oxygen.  Keep person warm and quiet;  seek immediate 
medical attention.
NOTE TO PHYSICIANS:
Inhalation of high concentrations of this material, as could occur in enclosed spaces or during deliberate abuse, 
may be associated with cardiac arrhythmias.  Sympathomimetic drugs may initiate cardiac arrhythmias
in persons exposed to this material.  This product contains methanol which can cause intoxication and 
central nervous system depression.  Methanol is metabolized to formic acid and formaldehyde.  These
metabolites can cause metabolic acidosis, visual disturbances and blindness.  Since metabolism is required
for these toxic symptoms, their onset may be delayed from 6 to 30 hours following ingestion.  Ethanol
competes for the same metabolic pathway and has been used to prevent methanol metabolism.  Ethanol
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administration is indicated in symptomatic patients or at blood methanol concentrations above 20 ug/dl.  
Methanol is effectively removed by hemodialysis.  This material is an aspiration hazard.  Potential danger from 
aspiration must be weighed against possible oral toxicity  (See Section 3-Swallowing) when deciding whether
to induce vomiting.  Pulmonary edema may be delayed.  Preexisting disorders of the following organs (or organ 
systems) may be aggravated by exposure to this material:  respiratory tract, skin, lung (for example, asthma-like 
conditions), liver, kidney, central nervous system, pancreas, heart, blood-forming system, auditory system.  
Exposure to this material may aggravate any preexisting condition sensitive to a decrease in available oxygen, such 
as chronic lung disease, coronary artery disease or anemias.  Individuals with preexisting heart disorders may be 
more susceptible to arrhythmias  (irregular heartbeats) if exposed to high concentrations of this material.  
Administration of high doses of isopropanol in combination with known hepatotoxic chemicals resulted in liver 
toxicity in experimental animals.
Section 5.  FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
FLASH POINT:
10.0 - 19.0 F (-12.2 - -7.2 C)  TCC
EXPLOSIVE LIMIT: 
(for component)    Lower 1.2%     Upper 36.0%
AUTOIGNITION TEMPERATURE:
No Data
HAZARDOUS PRODUCTS OF COMBUSTION:
May form:  carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide, various hydrocarbons.
FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS:
Material is highly volatile and readily gives off vapors which may travel along the ground or be moved
by ventilation and ignited by pilot lights, other flames, sparks, heaters, smoking, electric motors, static discharge, 
or other ignition sources at locations distant from material handling point.  Never use welding or cutting torch
on or near drum (even empty) because product (even just residue) can ignite explosively.
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA:
Regular foam, water fog, carbon dioxide, dry chemical.
FIRE FIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS:
Wear a self-contained breathing apparatus with a full facepiece operated in the positive pressure demand
mode with appropriate turn-out gear and chemical resistant personal protective equipment.  Refer to 
the personal protective equipment section of this MSDS.
Section 6.  ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
SMALL SPILL:
Eliminate all sources of ignition such as flares, flames (including pilot lights) and electrical sparks.  Absorb liquid on
vermiculite, floor absorbent or other absorbent material.  Persons not wearing proper personal protective
equipment should be excluded from area of spill.
LARGE SPILL:
Prevent run-off to sewers, streams or other bodies of water.  If run-off occurs, notify proper authorities as
required, that a spill has occurred.  Persons not wearing protective equipment should be excluded from area of
spill until clean-up has been completed.  Eliminate all ignition sources (flares, flames including pilot lights,
electrical sparks).
Section 7.  HANDLING AND STORAGE
HANDLING:
Containers of this material may be hazardous when emptied.  Since emptied containers retain product
residues (vapor, liquid and/or solid), all hazard precautions given in the data sheet must be observed.
All five-gallon pails and larger metal containers, including tank cars and tank trucks, should be grounded 
and/or bonded when material is transferred.  Precautions during use:  avoid prolonged or frequently repeated
skin contact with this material.  Skin contact can be minimized by wearing impervious protective gloves.  As with
all products of this nature, good personal hygiene is essential.  Hands and other exposed areas should be washed 
thoroughly with soap and water after contact, especially before eating and/or smoking.  Regular laundering of 
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contaminated clothing is essential to reduce indirect skin contact with this material.  Hydrocarbon solvents are
basically non-conductors of electricity and can become electrostatically charged during mixing, filtering or
pumping at high flow rates.  If this charge reaches a sufficiently high level, sparks can form that may ignite the
vapors of flammable liquids.  WARNING.  Sudden release of hot organic chemical vapors or mists from process 
equipment operating at elevated temperature and pressure, or sudden ingress of air into vacuum equipment, 
may result in ignitions without the presence of obvious ignition sources.  Published "autoignition" or "ignition" 
temperature values cannot be treated as safe operating temperatures in chemical processes without analysis 
of the actual process conditions.  Any use of this product in elevated temperature processes should be thoroughly 
evaluated to establish and maintain safe operating conditions.  Ethylene oxide may accumulate in the headspace 
of shipping and storage containers and in enclosed areas where the product is being handled or used.  Ethylene
oxide is listed as carcinogenic by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), the National Toxicology
Program (NTP) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
STORAGE:
Do not store near extreme heat, open flame or sources of ignition.
Section 8.  EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
EYE PROTECTION:
Chemical splash goggles and face shield (8" min.) in compliance with OSHA regulations are advised; however, 
OSHA regulations also permit other type safety glasses.  (Consult your industrial hygienist.)
SKIN PROTECTION:
Wear resistant gloves (consult your safety equipment supplier).  To prevent repeated or prolonged skin
contact, wear impervious clothing and boots.
RESPIRATORY PROTECTIONS:
If workplace exposure limit(s) of product or any component is exceeded (see exposure guidelines), a 
NIOSH/MSHA approved air supplied respirator is advised in absence of proper environmental control.
OSHA regulations also permit other NIOSH/MSHA respirators (negative pressure type) under specified
conditions (see your industrial hygienist).  Engineering or administrative controls should be implemented
to reduce exposure.
ENGINEERING CONTROLS:
Provide sufficient mechanical (general and/or local exhaust) ventilation to maintain exposure below TLV(s).
EXPOSURE GUIDELINES:
COMPONENT
ALIPHATIC PETROLEUM DISTILLATES (64742-89-8)
OSHA VPEL 300.000 ppm - TWA
OSHA VPEL 400.000 ppm - STEL
ACGIH TLV 300.000 ppm - TWA
ETHYL ACETATE (141-78-6)
OSHA PEL 400.000 ppm - TWA
OSHA VPEL 400.000 ppm - TWA
ACGIH TLV 400.000 ppm - TWA
                               
TOLUENE (108-88-3)
OSHA PEL 200.000 ppm - TWA
OSHA PEL 300.000 ppm - Ceiling
OSHA VPEL 100.000 ppm - TWA
OSHA VPEL 150.000 ppm - STEL
ACGIH TLV 50.000 ppm - TWA (Skin)
ACGIH TLV 150.000 ppm - STEL (Skin)
ACGIH TLV 0.000 mg/m3 - Ceiling (Skin)
ISOPROPANOL (67-63-0)
OSHA PEL 400.000 ppm - TWA
OSHA VPEL 400.000 ppm - TWA
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OSHA VPEL 500.000 ppm - STEL
ACGIH TLV 200.000 ppm - TWA
ACGIH TLV 400.000 ppm - STEL
NONYLPHENOL+ 9 EO POLYETHOXYLATE (9016-45-9) 
No exposure limits established
METHYL ALCOHOL (67-56-1)
OSHA PEL - 200.000 ppm - TWA
OSHA VPEL 200.000 ppm - TWA (Skin)
OSHA VPEL 250.000 ppm - STEL (Skin)
ACGIH TLV 200.000 ppm - TWA (Skin)
ACGIH TLV 250.000 ppm - STEL (Skin)
This product may contain small amounts of ethylene oxide which could potentially accumulate in the headspace
of shipping and storage containers and in enclosed areas where the product is being handled or used.  Provide
adequate ventilation to control exposures to within the OSHA permissible exposure limits of 1 ppm (TWA) and 
5 ppm (STEL).
Section 9.  PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
BOILING POINT:  (for component) 147.0 F (63.8 C)
VAPOR PRESSURE:  (for component) 97.680 mmHg
SPECIFIC VAPOR DENSITY: > 1.000 @ AIR=1
SPECIFIC GRAVITY:  .797 - .829 @ 68.00 F
LIQUID DENSITY:
6.770 lbs/gal @ 68.00 F
.813 kg/l @ 20.00 C
PERCENT VOLATILES:  No data
EVAPORATION RATE:  Slower than ethyl ether
APPEARANCE:  Free of suspended matter
STATE:  Liquid
PHYSICAL FORM:  Homogeneous solution
COLOR:  Water white
ODOR:  Hydrocarbon
pH:  No data
Section 10.  STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION:
Product will not undergo hazardous polymerization.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION:
May form:  carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide, various hydrocarbons.
CHEMICAL STABILITY:
Stable.
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INCOMPATIBILITY:
Avoid contact with:  acetaldehyde, acids, calcium hypochlorite, chlorine, ethylene oxide, isocyanates, reducing 
agents, sodium, strong alkalis, strong oxidizing agents, zinc.  Do not use with aluminum equipment at temperatures 
above 120 deg. F.
Section 11.  TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
No Data
Section 12.  ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
No Data
Section 13.  DISPOSAL CONSIDERATION
WASTE MANAGEMENT INFORMATION:
Dispose of in accordance with all applicable local, state and federal regulations.  Do not discharge effluent containing
this product into lakes, streams, ponds or estuaries, oceans, or other waters unless in accordance with the
requirements of a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit, and the permitting authority
has been notified in writing prior to discharge.  Do not discharge effluent containing this product to sewer
systems without previously notifying the local sewage treatment plant authority.  For guidance, contact your State
Water Board or Regional Office of the EPA.
Section 14.  TRANSPORT INFORMATION
DOT INFORMATION - 49 CFR 172.101
DOT DESCRIPTION & [CONTAINER MODE]:
PAINT RELATED MATERIAL, 3, UN1263, II
[Gallon]
DOT DESCRIPTION & [CONTAINER MODE]:
CONSUMER COMMODITY, ORM-D
[Quart]
RQ (Reportable Quantity) - 49 CFR 172.101
PRODUCT QUANTITY (LBS)
COMPONENT
9286
TOLUENE
14993
ETHYL ACETATE
OTHER TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION
The Transport Information may vary with the container and mode of shipment.
Section 15.  REGULATORY INFORMATION
US FEDERAL REGULATIONS:
TSCA (Toxic Substances Control Act) Status
TSCA (UNITED STATES) The intentional ingredients of this product are listed.
CERCLA RQ - 40 CFR 302.4 (a)
COMPONENT
RQ (lbs)
ETHYL ACETATE
5000
TOLUENE
1000
METHYL ALCOHOL
5000
SARA 302 COMPONENTS - 40 CFR 355 Appendix A
Not applicable
Section 311/312 Hazard Class - 40 CFR 370.2
Immediate (X)
Delayed (X)
Fire (X)
Reactive (   )
Sudden Release of Pressure (   )
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SARA 313 Components - 40 CFR 372.65
Section 313 Component(s)
CAS Number
%
TOLUENE
108-88-3
10.76
METHANOL
67-56-1
2.93
OSHA Process Safety Management - 29 CFR 1910
None listed
EPA Accidental Release Prevention - 40 CFR 68
None listed
INTERNATIONAL REGULATIONS:
INVENTORY STATUS
Not Determined
STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS:
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65:
The following statement is made in order to comply with the California Safe Drinking Water 
and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986:  This product contains the following substance(s) known
to the state of California to cause cancer.
BENZENE
ACETALDEHYDE
ETHYLENE OXIDE
1,4-DIOXANE
FORMALDEHYDE (GAS)
The following statement is made in order to comply with the California Safe Drinking Water
and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986:  This product contains the following substance(s) known 
to the state of California to cause reproductive harm.
TOLUENE
BENZENE
ETHYLENE OXIDE
NEW JERSEY RTK LABEL INFORMATION:
NAPHTHA, SOLVENT
64742-89-8
ETHYL ACETATE
141-78-6
TOLUENE
108-88-3
ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL
67-63-0
METHYL ALCOHOL
67-56-1
PENNSYLVANIA RTK LABEL INFORMATION:
ALIPHATIC PETROLEUM DISTILLATES
64742-89-8
ACETIC ACID ETHYL ESTER
141-78-6
BENZENE, METHYL-
108-88-3
2-PROPANOL
67-63-0
METHANOL
67-56-1
E.E. Zimmerman Company/Elroy Turpentine Company believes that the statements, technical information and 
recommendations contained herein are reliable, but they are given without warranty or guarantee of any kind,
express or implied, and we assume no responsibility for any loss, damage or expense, direct or consequential,
arising out of their use.
ASPA 5019679 000 00B
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