Forrest,
My point is that sodium percarbonate becomes soda ash when it is re-hydrated. Percarbonate, in its anhydrous state, is a stable compound. When introduced with water it releases hydrogen peroxide and soda ash.
Pure percarbonate is classified as an oxidizer and is not able to be shipped without restriction by all of the small package carriers. As an oxidizer, pure percarbonate also shouldn't be sold to John Q. Public because of it's reactive nature. I was certain that your cleanitizer was not straight percarb for this reason.
Regarding cleanitizer, it DOES contain both percarbonate and soda ash (even though percarbonate becomes soda ash when water is added). It also contains sodium metasilicate. The metasilicate is a buffering agent that allows this compound to be used with soft metals like aluminum. If the metasilicate dries on a substrate like glass it will be next to impossible to remove, so in fact, cleanitizer is an inferior product to Oxiclean when cleaning any object made of glass including cleaning bottles.
Here's the M.S.D.S. for the cleanitizer
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET BrewVint Ultimate Brewery Cleaner
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For Chemical Emergency, Spill, Leak, Fire, Exposure or Accident,
CALL INFOTRAC Day or Night 1-800-535-5053
1. CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Product Name: BrewVint Ultimate Brewery Cleaner
Synonyms: Inorganic salts mixture
Company ID: Austin Homebrew Supply
7951 Burnet Rd.
Austin, TX 78757
Phone #s: Emergency Phone Number:
INFOTRAC (24-hr/7 days): 1-800-535-5053
For Medical Emergency - Call 1-800-535-5053
Date: 10/30/2006 Supersedes: New
2. COMPOSITION INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Component CAS Reg. No. %
Sodium Metasilicate 10213-79-3 40
Sodium Percarbonate 15630-89-4 30
Sodium Carbonate 497-19-6 30
See Section 8 for Personal Protection (PPE).
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Emergency Overview:
Appearance & Odor: White powder with little odor.
Warning Statements: The products main routes of entry are through skin contact, eye contact
and inhalation of the dust. Product is basic and can cause irritation and possible burns.
Product will cause irritation to mucous membranes and the gastrointestinal tract if swallowed.
Product can cause damage to eyes. Product will cause dryness and irritation of the skin.
Product if inhaled may cause irritation to nasal and respiratory passages. Product decomposes
in a fire situation to hydrogen peroxide and oxygen. Product will react with aluminum and
magnesium metal.
Potential Adverse Health Effects:
Eye Contact: May Cause eye irritation and damage.
Skin Contact: May cause dryness and irritation of the skin
Ingestion: Product will irritate the mucous membrane if swallowed.
Inhalation: Product inhaled may cause irritation to nasal and respiratory passages.
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
If in Eyes: Flush with cool water for 15 minutes. Remove contact lenses, if applicable and
continue flushing for 15 minutes. Hold eyelids apart to rinse the entire surface of
the eyes and lids. Seek medical attention if irritation persists.
If on Skin: Wash skin with soap and water. Seek medical attention if irritation persists.
If Swallowed: Do not induce vomiting, dilute with 1 to 2 glasses of water. Never give anything
to a person who is unconscious. Seek medical attention immediately.
If Inhaled: Remove to fresh air. If not breathing, call 9-1-1. Seek medical immediately.
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5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Flash Point: Non-flammable. Flammable Limits: Not established.
Extinguishing Media: Considered non-combustible, use medium appropriate to surrounding fire,
water spray or fog, foam, carbon dioxide or dry chemical.
Special Fire Fighting Procedures: Provide for the protection of the employees and residents:
Notify local authorities that firemen should wear self-contained breathing apparatus with full
protecting clothing. If the product gets into a fire situation it is a source of free oxygen which is
an oxidizer.
See section 11 for toxicological data.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
In Cases of Spill or Leak:
For small spills, wear proper personal protective equipment, sweep up and place into plastic
drum.
For large spill on roadside, contact emergency responders and secure area from anyone getting
contaminated with the mixture. Contact INFOTRAC 1-800-535-5053
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Use polyethylene or plastic containers. Store packaged product in a cool, dry place away from
everyone; children, food, feed and domestic animals. Prevent eating, drinking, tobacco usage,
and cosmetic application in areas where there is a potential for exposure to the material.
A lw a y s w a s h t h o r o u g hly after handling.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
Eye Protection: Chemical splash-proof goggles.
Skin Contact: To avoid skin contact, wear clean coveralls or longsleeved
shirt, and long pants. Wear chemical resistant
boots. Wear chemical resistant gloves.
Follow manufacturers instructions for cleaning and
maintaining PPE. If no such instructions for washing,
use detergent and hot water. Keep and wash PPE
separately from other laundry.
Respiratory Protection: Suggest wear NIOSH approved dust mask.
Ventilation Protection: Provide adequate ventilation.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance: White powder
Odor: Little odor
Solubility: Complete in water
Specific Gravity (H20) is 1.0): Greater than water
pH: Basic range (Alkaline)
Note: These physical data are typical values based on material tested but may vary
from sample to sample. Typical values should not be construed as a
guaranteed analysis of any specific lot or as specification items.
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10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Chemical Stability: Stable
Conditions to Avoid: Excessive heat, avoid aluminum and magnesium
metals.
Materials to avoid: Strong reducing agents, acids, aluminum and
magnesium metal
Hazardous Decomposition
Products: Mixture can produce hydrogen peroxide, oxygen and
product reacts with aluminum and magnesium metal.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Routes of entry: Eye, skin contact, inhalation and ingestion.
Eye Irritation: Strong irritation
Skin Irritation: Mild irritation
Inhalation: Strong irritation
Ingestion Strong irritation
Carcinogenicity: Not by listed by NTP, OSHA or IARC.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Not determined. Product is harmful to humans if swallowed.
Environmental fate not determined.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Steps to be taken if material is released or spilled.
Wear proper PPE found in section 8.
Use extreme caution; a person must be adequately trained to deal with a spill of this mixture.
Precautions to be taken in handling and storing
Protect from excessive heat. Mixture must be stored in a cool dry place.
14. TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION
Follow the precautions indicated in the Handling and Storage Section, Section 7 of this MSDS.
DOT Classification: Not regulated by US DOT by highway
IATA/ICAO Shipping Description: Call INFOTRAC for proper classification if shipping by air.
IMO Shipping Description: Call INFOTRAC for proper classification if shipping by water.
Marine Pollutant: Not a Marine Pollutant
Reportable Quantity: No RQs
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15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
SARA Hazard Notification/Reporting
Immediate Y Fire N Sudden Release of Pressure Y
Delayed Y Reactive Y
SARA Title 313, Toxic chemicals: None
Section 302-304 (30 CFR 350): None
Extremely hazardous substance (EHS): None
SARA/OSHA Hazardous chemical reporting quantity: None.
RCRA Hazardous waste: None
Prop 65: Not listed
EUC
Safety phrases: S22, S26, S27, S36, S37, S39
Risk Phrases: R20, R21, R22, R34
16. OTHER
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
Hazardous Materials Identification System (HMIS)
NFPA HMIS
0 Least
2 Health 1 Slight 2 Health
0 Flammability 2 Moderate 0 Flammability
- 1 Instability 3 High 1 Reactivity
4 Severe H PPE
Prepared by: Dennis E. Belau Reviewed by: Jeff Schultz
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