Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE:WHEN OVERHEATED, PEACOCK PREMIUM
TALLOW MAY PRODUCE ACROLEIN CAUSING TEMPORARY BURNING OF THE EYES
AND RESPIRATORY DISCOMFORT. CHRONIC: NO DATA IS GIVEN.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE.
Effects of Overexposure:WHEN OVERHEATING PEACOCK PREMIUM TALLOW, IT MAY
PRODUCE ACROLEIN CAUSING TEMPORARY BURNING OF THE EYES AND
RESPIRATORY DISCOMFORT.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE KNOWN.
======================= First Aid Measures =======================
First Aid:INHALATION:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION.
EYES:IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH PLENTY OF WATER FOR 15 MINUTES HOLDING
EYELIDS OPEN. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION. SKIN: WHEN MOLTEN OR HEATED,
IT WILL CAUS E OIL TYPE BURNS. TREAT AS SUCH. INGESTION: CONSULT
YOUR PHYSICIAN.
===================== Fire Fighting Measures =====================
Flash Point Method:COC
Flash Point:500F,260C
Extinguishing Media:CARBON DIOXIDE, FOAMITE, SAND OR SODIUM
BICARBONATE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NO WATER. TREAT AS AN OIL FIRE.
FIREFIGHTERS SHOULD WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS AND
PROTECTIVE GEAR TO PREVENT CONTACT WITH SKIN.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NOT APPLICABLE.
Spill Release Procedures:FOLLOW LOCAL, STATE, AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS
AS TO NOTIFICATION. MATERIAL CAN BE RECOVERED FROM GROUND BY PUMP,
SHOVEL AND ABSORPTION.
Neutralizing Agent:NOT APPLICABLE.
====================== Handling and Storage ======================
Handling and Storage Precautions:MAINTAIN TEMPERATURE AT A MAXIUM 50C
FOR STORAGE.
Other Precautions:AVOID COPPER-COPPER ALLOYS OR CARBON STEEL--AVOID
CONTACT WITH ELEMENT 24 THROUGH 30.
Respiratory Protection:NEEDED ONLY AT ELEVATED TEMPERATURE, THEN USE AN
OSHA OR NIOSH APPROVED RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:NORMAL ROOM MECHANICAL VENTILATION IS RECOMMENDED.
Protective Gloves:NOT REQUIRED AT AMBIENT TEMPERATURES.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES WHEN HEATED.
Other Protective Equipment:THERMAL PROTECTION WHEN HEATED.
Work Hygienic Practices:OBSERVE GOOD PERSONAL HYGIENE PRACTICES AND
RECOMMENDED PROCEDURES. DO NOT WEAR CONTAMINATED CLOTHING OR
FOOTWEAR.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NSN WAS CANCELLED WITHOUT ANY REPLACEMENT. CANCELLATION DATE: 72175.
THIS MSDS WAS PRODUCED USING NSN 9160-00-263-8757, THE SAME
MANUFACTURER AND DISTRIBUTORS.
HCC:N1
Vapor Pres:10 @264C
Spec Gravity:0.905-0.915
Evaporation Rate & Reference:<1.0 (WATER=1)
Solubility in Water:0.01% UP TO 60C
Appearance and Odor:WHITE-TAN SOLID-FATTY ODOR
Percent Volatiles by Volume:0
================= Stability and Reactivity Data =================
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING MATERIALS AS WELL AS MATERIALS MADE OF COPPER, COPPER
ALLOYS OR CARBON STEEL. AVOID ELEMENTS 24-30.
Stability Condition to Avoid:CONTACT WITH METALS CAUSING SLOW CORROSION
AND DISCOLORATION
Hazardous Decomposition Products:OVERHEATING MAY PRODUCE ACROLEIN.
COMBUSTION WILL PRODUCE CARBON DIOXIDE AND MAY PRODUCE CARBON
MONOXIDE, OTHER OXIDES.
Waste Disposal Methods:CONSULT YOUR LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER. THIS
MATERIAL IS COMPLETELY BIODEGRADABLE. CHECK LOCAL, STATE, AND
FEDERAL REGULATIONS AS TO DISPOSAL.
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