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MSDS 
:
 Pentaerythritol, 98%
CAS 
:
 115-77-5
SYNONYMS 
:
 Tetrakis(hydroxymethyl)methane;     2,2-Bis-(hydroxymethyl)-1,3-propanediol.
**** SECTION 2 - COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS ****

+----------------+--------------------------------------+----------+-----------+
| CAS# | Chemical Name | % | EINECS# |
|----------------|--------------------------------------|----------|-----------|
| 115-77-5 |Pentaerythritol, 98% | 98% | 204-104-9 |
+----------------+--------------------------------------+----------+-----------+
Hazard Symbols: None Listed.
Risk Phrases: None Listed.

**** SECTION 3 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION ****

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
The toxicological properties of this material have not been fully
investigated.

Potential Health Effects
Eye:
May cause eye irritation.
Skin:
May cause skin irritation.
Ingestion:
May cause irritation of the digestive tract. The toxicological
properties of this substance have not been fully investigated.
Inhalation:
May cause respiratory tract irritation. The toxicological properties
of this substance have not been fully investigated.
Chronic:
None

**** SECTION 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES ****

Eyes:
Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes,
occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid.
Skin:
Flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while
removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Get medical aid if
irritation develops or persists.
Ingestion:
If victim is conscious and alert, give 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water.
Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical
aid.
Inhalation:
Remove from exposure and move to fresh air immediately. Get medical
aid if cough or other symptoms appear.
Notes to Physician:

**** SECTION 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES ****

General Information:
As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in
pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full
protective gear. This material in sufficient quantity and reduced
particle size is capable of creating a dust explosion.
Extinguishing Media:
Use water spray, dry chemical, carbon dioxide, or chemical foam.

**** SECTION 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES ****

General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated
in Section 8.
Spills/Leaks:
Sweep up or absorb material, then place into a suitable clean, dry,
closed container for disposal. Avoid generating dusty conditions.

**** SECTION 7 - HANDLING and STORAGE ****

Handling:
Wash thoroughly after handling. Use with adequate ventilation.
Minimize dust generation and accumulation. Avoid contact with eyes,
skin, and clothing. Keep container tightly closed. Avoid ingestion
and inhalation.
Storage:
Store in a tightly closed container. Store in a cool, dry,
well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances.

**** SECTION 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION ****

Engineering Controls:
Use adequate ventilation to keep airborne concentrations low.
Exposure Limits
CAS# 115-77-5:
United Kingdom, WEL - TWA: 10 mg/m3 TWA (inhalable dust); 4 mg/m3
(respirable dust)
United Kingdom, WEL - STEL: 20 mg/m3 STEL (inhalable dust); 12 mg
STEL (respirable dust)
United States OSHA: 15 mg/m3 TWA (total dust); 5 mg/m3 TWA
(respirable fraction)
Belgium - TWA: 10 mg/m3 VLE
France - VME: 10 mg/m3 VME
Malaysia: 10 mg/m3 TWA
Netherlands: 10 mg/m3 MAC (inhalable dust); 5 mg/m3 MAC (respirab
dust)
Spain: 10 mg/m3 VLA-ED (inhalable fraction); 4 mg/m3 VLA-ED
(respirable fraction)

Personal Protective Equipment

Eyes:
Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical
safety goggles as described by OSHA's eye and face
protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European
Standard EN166.
Skin:
Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin
exposure.
Clothing:
Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin
exposure.
Respirators:
Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29
CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Use a
NIOSH/MSHA or European Standard EN 149 approved
respirator if exposure limits are exceeded or if
irritation or other symptoms are experienced.

**** SECTION 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES ****

Physical State: Solid
Color: white
Odor: Odorless.
pH: Not available.
Vapor Pressure: 1 mm Hg @20C
Viscosity: Not available.
Boiling Point: 276 deg C @ 30.00mm Hg
Freezing/Melting Point: 255 - 259 deg C
Autoignition Temperature: 490 deg C ( 914.00 deg F)
Flash Point: 240 deg C ( 464.00 deg F)
Explosion Limits, lower: Not available.
Explosion Limits, upper: Not available.
Decomposition Temperature:
Solubility in water: 1 G/18 ML WATER (15C)
Specific Gravity/Density:
Molecular Formula: C5H12O4
Molecular Weight: 136.15

**** SECTION 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY ****

Chemical Stability:
Stable under normal temperatures and pressures.
Conditions to Avoid:
Incompatible materials, dust generation.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials:
Strong oxidizing agents - strong acids - acid chlorides - acid
anhydrides - thiophosphoryl chloride.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide.
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur.

**** SECTION 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION ****

RTECS#:
CAS# 115-77-5: RZ2490000
LD50/LC50:
CAS# 115-77-5: Oral, mouse: LD50 = 25500 mg/kg; Oral, mouse: LD50 =
18500 mg/kg; Oral, rabbit: LD50 = 18500 mg/kg; Oral, rabbit: LD50 =
18500 mg/kg; Oral, rat: LD50 = 19500 mg/kg; Oral, rat: LD50 = 18500
mg/kg.
Carcinogenicity:
Pentaerythritol, 98% -
Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, or NTP.
Other:
See actual entry in RTECS for complete information.

**** SECTION 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION ****

Ecotoxicity:
Fish-toxicity: LC0>5000 mg/l/48H Leusiscus idus Daphnia-toxicity:
EC50:38900 mg/l/24H Daphnia magna Algae-toxicity: EC3:16500 mg/l/7D
Scenedesmus subspicatus Bacteria-toxicity: EC10:18200 mg/l/18H
Pseudomonas putida COD=1230 mg O2/g; ThOD=1300 mg O2/g

**** SECTION 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS ****

Dispose of in a manner consistent with federal, state, and local regulations.

**** SECTION 14 - TRANSPORT INFORMATION ****

IATA
Not regulated as a hazardous material.
IMO
Not regulated as a hazardous material.
RID/ADR
Not regulated as a hazardous material.

**** SECTION 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION ****

European/International Regulations
European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
Hazard Symbols: Not available.
Risk Phrases:
Safety Phrases:
S 24/25 Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
CAS# 115-77-5: 1
Canada
CAS# 115-77-5 is listed on Canada's DSL List.
CAS# 115-77-5 is not listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List.
US FEDERAL
TSCA
CAS# 115-77-5 is listed on the TSCA inventory.

**** SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ****

MSDS Creation Date: 9/02/1997 Revision #3 Date: 3/18/2003

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