SAFETY DATA SHEET

ZEP INDUSTRIAL PURPLE DEGREASER & CLEANER

Version 3.1 Revision Date 04/23/2020 Print Date 05/26/2022

SECTION 1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION

Material name : ZEP INDUSTRIAL PURPLE DEGREASER & CLEANER

Material number : R42310

Manufacturer or supplier's details
Company : Zep Inc.

Address : 350 Joe Frank Harris Parkway, SE

Emerson, GA 30137

Telephone : 404-352-1680

Emergency telephone numbers

For SDS Information : Compliance Services 1-877-428-9937

For a Medical Emergency : 877-541-2016 Toll Free - All Calls Recorded
For a Transportation : CHEMTREC: 800-424-9300 - All Calls Recorded.
Emergency In the District of Columbia 202-483-7616

Recommended use of the chemical and restrictions on use

Note: This product is labeled as a consumer product in accordance with the United States
Consumer Product Safety Commission regulations. The warnings presented below in this Safety
Data Sheet (SDS) comply with the 2012 OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (GHS - Globally
Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling). The requirements for the labeling and
warnings of consumer products may differ from those required for GHS based hazard
communication.

SECTION 2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

Emergency Overview
Appearance liquid
Colour clear, purple
Odour characteristic

GHS Classification
Skin corrosion : Category 1
Serious eye damage : Category 1
GHS label elements
Hazard pictograms :

Corrosion
Signal word : Danger

Hazard statements : H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.

Precautionary statements : Prevention:

P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling.

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P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye

protection/ face protection.
Response:
P301 + P330 + P331 IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT
induce vomiting.
P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off
immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water.
P304 + P340 + P310 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air
and keep comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a
POISON CENTER/doctor.
P305 + P351 + P338 + P310 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/doctor.
P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.
Disposal:
P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local
regulation.

SECTION 3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

Substance / Mixture : Mixture

Hazardous components

Chemical name CAS-No. Concentration [%]

Alcohols, C9-11, ethoxylated 68439-46-3 >= 1 - < 5
Oxirane, methyl-, polymer with oxirane, mono(2- 64366-70-7 >= 1 - < 5
ethylhexyl) ether
The exact percentages of disclosed substances are withheld as trade secrets.

SECTION 4. FIRST AID MEASURES

General advice : Move out of dangerous area.

Get medical attention.
Show this safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance.
Do not leave the victim unattended.

If inhaled : If unconscious, place in recovery position and seek medical

advice.
If symptoms persist, call a physician.

In case of skin contact : Wash off immediately with plenty of water for at least 15
minutes.
Remove contaminated clothing and shoes.
Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.
If skin irritation persists, call a physician.

In case of eye contact : Rinse immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes.
Remove contact lenses.
Protect unharmed eye.

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Keep eye wide open while rinsing.

If eye irritation persists, consult a specialist.

If swallowed : Keep respiratory tract clear.

DO NOT induce vomiting unless directed to do so by a
physician or poison control center.
Do not give milk or alcoholic beverages.
Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
Take victim immediately to hospital.

Most important symptoms : Effects are dependent on exposure (dose, concentration,

and effects, both acute and contact time).
delayed Effects are immediate and delayed.
Symptoms may include blistering, irritation, burns, and pain.
Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
Review section 2 of SDS to see all potential hazards.

Notes to physician : Treat symptomatically. Symptoms may be delayed.

SECTION 5. FIREFIGHTING MEASURES

Suitable extinguishing media : Use water spray, alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical or
carbon dioxide.

Unsuitable extinguishing : High volume water jet

media

Specific hazards during : Do not allow run-off from fire fighting to enter drains or water
firefighting courses.

Hazardous combustion : Carbon dioxide (CO2)

products Carbon monoxide
Smoke
Specific extinguishing : Use extinguishing measures that are appropriate to local
methods circumstances and the surrounding environment.

Further information : Collect contaminated fire extinguishing water separately. This

must not be discharged into drains.
Fire residues and contaminated fire extinguishing water must
be disposed of in accordance with local regulations.
Standard procedure for chemical fires.

Special protective equipment : Wear self-contained breathing apparatus for firefighting if

for firefighters necessary.

SECTION 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Personal precautions, : Use personal protective equipment.

protective equipment and
emergency procedures
Environmental precautions : Prevent product from entering drains.
Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so.
If the product contaminates rivers and lakes or drains, inform

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respective authorities.

Methods and materials for : Soak up with inert absorbent material (e.g. sand, silica gel,
containment and cleaning up acid binder, universal binder, sawdust).
Keep in suitable, closed containers for disposal.

SECTION 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

Advice on safe handling : Do not breathe vapours or spray mist.

Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
For personal protection see section 8.
Smoking, eating and drinking should be prohibited in the
application area.
Dispose of rinse water in accordance with local and national
regulations.

Conditions for safe storage : Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated
place.
Observe label precautions.
Electrical installations / working materials must comply with
the technological safety standards.

Materials to avoid : Do not store near acids.

SECTION 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION

Components with workplace control parameters

Contains no substances with occupational exposure limit values.

Engineering measures : effective ventilation in all processing areas

Personal protective equipment

Respiratory protection : No personal respiratory protective equipment normally
required.

Hand protection
Material : Protective gloves
Remarks : The suitability for a specific workplace should be discussed
with the producers of the protective gloves.

Eye protection : Access to clean water to rinse eyes must be available, options
include: eye wash stations or showers, or eye wash bottles
with pure water.
Wear safety glasses with side shields or goggles.

Skin and body protection : Impervious clothing

Choose body protection according to the amount and
concentration of the dangerous substance at the work place.

Hygiene measures : When using do not eat or drink.

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When using do not smoke.

Wash hands before breaks and at the end of workday.

SECTION 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Appearance : liquid

Colour : clear, purple

Odour : characteristic
Odour Threshold : No data available
pH : 11.50
Melting point/freezing point : No data available
Boiling point : No data available
Flash point :
Not applicable
Upper explosion limit : No data available
Lower explosion limit : No data available
Vapour pressure : No data available
Relative vapour density : No data available
Density : 1.007 g/cm3
Bulk density : No data available
Solubility(ies)
Water solubility : completely soluble
Solubility in other solvents : not determined

Partition coefficient: n- : No data available

octanol/water
Auto-ignition temperature : No data available
Thermal decomposition : No data available

Viscosity
Viscosity, dynamic : No data available

SECTION 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Reactivity : Stable

Chemical stability : Stable under normal conditions.

Possibility of hazardous : No decomposition if stored and applied as directed.

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reactions
Conditions to avoid : Extremes of temperature and direct sunlight.

Incompatible materials : Acids

Hazardous decomposition : Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide and unburned

products hydrocarbons (smoke).

SECTION 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Potential Health Effects

Aggravated Medical : None known.

Condition
Symptoms of Overexposure : Effects are dependent on exposure (dose, concentration,
contact time).
Effects are immediate and delayed.
Symptoms may include blistering, irritation, burns, and pain.
Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
Review section 2 of SDS to see all potential hazards.
Treat symptomatically. Symptoms may be delayed.

Carcinogenicity:
IARC No component of this product present at levels greater than or
equal to 0.1% is identified as probable, possible or confirmed
human carcinogen by IARC.
ACGIH No component of this product present at levels greater than or
equal to 0.1% is identified as a carcinogen or potential
carcinogen by ACGIH.
OSHA No component of this product present at levels greater than or
equal to 0.1% is on OSHA’s list of regulated carcinogens.
NTP No component of this product present at levels greater than or
equal to 0.1% is identified as a known or anticipated carcinogen
by NTP.

Acute toxicity
Product:
Acute oral toxicity : Acute toxicity estimate : > 5,000 mg/kg
Method: Calculation method

Components:
Alcohols, C9-11, ethoxylated:
Acute oral toxicity : LD50 Oral Rat: 1,400 mg/kg

Skin corrosion/irritation
Product:
Remarks: Extremely corrosive and destructive to tissue.

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Serious eye damage/eye irritation

Product:
Remarks: Risk of serious damage to eyes.

Respiratory or skin sensitisation

No data available
Germ cell mutagenicity
No data available
Carcinogenicity
No data available

Reproductive toxicity
No data available

STOT - single exposure

No data available

STOT - repeated exposure

No data available
Aspiration toxicity
No data available

Further information
Product:
Remarks: No data available

SECTION 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Ecotoxicity

No data available
Persistence and degradability
No data available
Bioaccumulative potential
Product:
Partition coefficient: n- : Remarks: No data available
octanol/water
Mobility in soil
No data available

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Other adverse effects

No data available
Product:
Regulation 40 CFR Protection of Environment; Part 82 Protection of
Stratospheric Ozone - CAA Section 602 Class I
Substances
Remarks This product neither contains, nor was manufactured
with a Class I or Class II ODS as defined by the U.S.
Clean Air Act Section 602 (40 CFR 82, Subpt. A, App.A
+ B).

Additional ecological : No data available

information

SECTION 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Disposal methods
Waste from residues : Do not dispose of waste into sewer.
Do not contaminate ponds, waterways or ditches with
chemical or used container.
Dispose of in accordance with local regulations.

Contaminated packaging : Empty remaining contents.

Dispose of as unused product.
Do not re-use empty containers.

SECTION 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

Transportation Regulation: 49 CFR (USA):

UN3266, Corrosive liquid, basic, inorganic, n.o.s., (SODIUM HYDROXIDE), 8, III - Limited quantity

Transportation Regulation: IMDG (Vessel):

UN3266, CORROSIVE LIQUID, BASIC, INORGANIC, N.O.S., (SODIUM HYDROXIDE), 8, III - Limited
quantity

Transportation Regulation: IATA (Cargo Air):

UN3266, Corrosive liquid, basic, inorganic, n.o.s., (SODIUM HYDROXIDE), 8, III

Transportation Regulation: IATA (Passenger Air):

UN3266, Corrosive liquid, basic, inorganic, n.o.s., (SODIUM HYDROXIDE), 8, III

Transportation Regulation: TDG (Canada):

UN3266, CORROSIVE LIQUID, BASIC, INORGANIC, N.O.S., (SODIUM HYDROXIDE), 8, III - Limited
quantity

The product as delivered to the customer conforms to packaging requirements for shipment by road
under US Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations. Additional transportation classifications
noted above are for reference only, and not a certification or warranty of the suitability of the packaging
for shipment under these alternative transport regulations.

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SECTION 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

TSCA list : No substances are subject to a Significant New Use Rule.

No substances are subject to TSCA 12(b) export notification

requirements.

EPCRA - Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act

CERCLA Reportable Quantity

Components CAS-No. Component RQ Calculated product RQ

(lbs) (lbs)
sodium hydroxide 1310-73-2 1000 *
*: Calculated RQ exceeds reasonably attainable upper limit.
SARA 304 Extremely Hazardous Substances Reportable Quantity
This material does not contain any components with a section 304 EHS RQ.

SARA 311/312 Hazards : Skin corrosion or irritation

Serious eye damage or eye irritation

SARA 302 : No chemicals in this material are subject to the reporting

requirements of SARA Title III, Section 302.

SARA 313 : This material does not contain any chemical components with
known CAS numbers that exceed the threshold (De Minimis)
reporting levels established by SARA Title III, Section 313.

California Prop. 65

This product does not contain any chemicals known to State of

California to cause cancer, birth defects, or any other
reproductive harm.

The components of this product are reported in the following inventories:

DSL All components of this product are on the Canadian DSL

TSCA On TSCA Inventory

For information on the country notification status for other regions please contact the
manufacturer’s regulatory group.
Inventory Acronym and Validity Area Legend:
TSCA (USA), DSL (Canada), NDSL (Canada)

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SECTION 16. OTHER INFORMATION

Further information

NFPA:

HEALTH 3
FLAMMABILITY 1
INSTABILITY 0
SPECIAL HAZARD.

0 = not significant, 1 =Slight,

2 = Moderate, 3 = High
4 = Extreme

HMIS III:

HEALTH 3
FLAMMABILITY 1
PHYSICAL HAZARD 0
0 = not significant, 1 =Slight,
2 = Moderate, 3 = High
4 = Extreme, * = Chronic

OSHA - GHS Label Information:

Hazard pictograms :

Corrosion
Signal w ord : Danger:
Hazard statements : Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
Precautionary statements :
Prevention: Wash skin thoroughly after handling. Wear protective gloves/ protective
clothing/ eye protection/ face protection.
Response: IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. IF ON SKIN (or
hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin w ith w ater. IF
INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immediately
call a POISON CENTER/doctor. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously w ith water for several
minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.

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Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor. Wash contaminated clothing before

reuse.

Disposal: Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local regulation.

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We believe the statements, technical information and recommendations contained herein are
reliable, but they are given without warranty or guarantee of any kind. The information in this
document applies to this specific material as supplied. It may not be valid for this material if it
is used in combination with any other materials. Users should make their own investigations
to determine the suitability and applicability of the information for their particular purposes.
This SDS has been prepared by the Compliance Services organization supporting this
manufacturer, supplier or distributor.

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