Chemical Alternative Datasheet: AMEROID OWS

Product Name AMEROID OWS
Application Fast-breaking emulsifier for cleaning bilges and degreasing engines.
Replaces N/A
Method of Use Place mixture of seawater and OWS in bilges for 24 hours, allow motion of vessel to stir the mix.
Chemical Ingredients Naphthalene (SARA 313), aliphatic and aromatic petroleum distillates.
Safety & Health Acute: Skin: Prolonged or repeated contact can cause moderate irritation, defatting, dermatitis. Eyes: Can cause severe irritation, redness, tearing, blurred vision. Ingestion: Can cause gastrointestinal tract irritation, nausea, vomit, and diarrhea. Inhalation of material into lungs can cause chemical pneumonia which can be fatal. Inhalation: Excessive inhalation of vapors can cause nasal and respiratory irritation.
Paint Removal No
Cost $4/liter  (Approximately)
Water Soluble Disperses in water, separates when emulsion breaks
Disposal Allow volatile portion to evaporate in hood. Allow sufficient time for vapors to completely clear hood duct work. Disposal of remaining material in accordance with federal, state and local regulatory agencies
Recycling Options Oily contaminants can be filtered out, leaving water that may be suitable for reuse
VOC 98% volatile
Vapor Pressure Less than 1mm Hg
Flashpoint (°F) 153
Boiling Point (°F) 320
Density (lbs/gal) 7.5
NSN 6850-01-298-9823 - (Approximately)
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POC Hazardous Technical Information Services (800) 848-4847 DSN 695-5168
Manufacturer Drew Ameroid Marine
One Drew Plaza
Boonton, NJ 07005
(973) 263-7600

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