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SECTION I. PRODUCT INFORMATION
Product Name: HEC-Force (Liquid HEC Gel)
Generic Name: HEC
Supplier Name: Force Chem Technologies
P.O. Box 1336
Broussard, LA 70518
Chemical Family: N/A
Formula: Proprietary
Phone Number: 337-354-2350
Chemtrec Info: 800-424-9300
NPCA Hazardous Material Identification – Health: 1 – Flammability: 0 – Reactivity: 0 – Maximum
Personal Protection: d
SECTION II. INGREDIENTS
Chemical Name
Naphthenic Process Oil
Hydroxyethyl Cellulose
Suspension Additives
CAS NO
64742-52-5
9004-62-0
WT%
60-75%
30-45%
5-10%
SECTION III. HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION
Primary Routes of Entry: X Skin X Eyes X Inhalation X Ingestion
♦Effects of overexposure:
-Eye Contact: Liquid may cause eye irritation with redness, and tearing.
-Skin Contact: May cause moderate irritation or dermatitis.
-Inhalation: High vapors may cause irritation to respiratory tract and result in CNS depression.
-Ingestion: May cause stomach pain, nausea and vomiting, irritation of mouth and throat.
SECTION IV. EMERGENCY FIRST AID
♦Eyes: Flush well with water for at least 15 minutes.
♦Skin: Wash with soap and water.
♦Inhalation: Move to fresh air.
♦Ingestion: Do not induce vomiting. Drink lots of water to dilute. Consult a physician, medical facility
or poison control.
SECTION V. FIRE & EXPLOSION DATA
0
Flammability: Non-flammable Flash Point: App. 168 F (TCC)
Means of extinction: Dry chemicals, CO, Alcohol Foam Upper Flammability Limit (% by volume): ND
Auto-ignition Temperature: ND Lower Flammability Limit (% by volume): ND
Hazardous combustion products: Carbon monoxide, smoke, miscellaneous organic compounds, some
possibly toxic.
♦Special Fire Fighting Procedures: Wear self-contained breathing apparatus; avoid breathing vapor or
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♦Unusual Fire Fighting Hazard: Slippery on floors; be cautious for footing if containers leaking or burst
due to heat.
SECTION VI. REACTIVITY DATA
Chemical stability: Stable
Hazardous polymerization: Will not occur.
Incompatibility with other substances: Strong oxidizing substances
Reactivity and under what conditions: None.
Hazardous decomposition products: None
SECTION VII. HANDLING & STORAGE
Storage: Keep container closed, when not in use. Keep away from heat, flame, or sunlight. Protect from
physical damage. Handling: Do not premix with other chemicals. Exercise reasonable care and
precaution. Keep out of reach of children.
SECTION VIII. EXPOSURE CONTROL/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Personal protective equipment: Use rubber gloves and eye protection.
Gloves (specify): Chemical resistant gloves Respirator (specify): NA
Eye (specify): Chemical resistant eye ware Footwear (specify): No open end shoes
Clothing (specify): Normal materials handling clothing. Other: NONE
SECTION IX. SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS/ OTHER COMMENTS
Carefully read all instructions on label before handling this product. “FOR INDUSTRIAL USE ONLY”
SECTION X. PHYSICAL DATA
Boiling point: N/D Vapor Density: (Air = 1) : >1
Specific Gravity, (water + 1.0): 1.02-1.06 pH, Neat: Essentially neutral
Solubility: Dispersible Vapor Pressure: ND
Density (lbs/gallon): 8.50 Evaporation Rate: ND
Description/odor: Tan, viscous liquid with mild odor
SECTION XI. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
NOT DETERMINED.
SECTION XII. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
NOT DETERMINED.
SECTION XIII. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES/ DISPOSAL INFORMATION
Large spills cannot occur because of packaging. Material should be soaked onto absorbent and
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Dispose of contaminated absorbent material in accordance to local, state and federal regulations. Do
not release to open, public waters.
SECTION XIV. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Not regulated by DOT in containers <119 gallons
DOT Shipping Name: Combustible liquid, n.o.s.
Hazard Class: Combustible liquid
ID Number: NA 1993
Packaging Group: III
Technical Name: Glycol ether
Packaging Size: Bulk
SECTION XV. REGULATORY INFORMATION
SARA TITLE III REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
SECTION 302: Not listed
SECTION 311: Acute, Fire
SECTION 312: Acute, Fire
SECTION 313: Not listed CERCLA: This product is not reportable.
RCRA: Not applicable.
SECTION XVI. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
NONE.
The information contained herein is based on data available to us and is believed to be correct. ChemSol makes
no warranty, however, expressed or implied regarding the accuracy of these data or the results obtained from
the use thereof.
PREPARED ACCORDING TO 29 CFR 1910.1200
REVISED: 7/1/2010
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