MSDS NAME:P1629, POLYOXYETHYLENESORBITAN MONOSTEARATE
NIIN:00N028568
MSDS Number: BPCWW
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:SIGMA CHEMICAL CO
Box:14508
City:ST LOUIS
State:MO
ZIP:63178
Country:US
Info Phone Num:800-325-3030
Emergency Phone Num:314-771-5765
CAGE:0DK69
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:SIGMA CHEMICAL CO SIGMA DIAGNOSTICS DIV
Address:3050 SPRUCE ST
Box:City:ST LOUIS
State:MO
ZIP:63103-2530
Country:US
Phone:314-771-5765
CAGE:0DK69
============= Composition/Information on Ingredients =============
LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: MAY BE HARMFUL BY INHALATION,
INGESTION, OR SKIN ABSORPTION. MAY CAUSE EYE IRRITATION. MAY CAUSE
SKIN IRRITATION.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
======================= First Aid Measures =======================
Eyes: IMMED FLUSH EYES WITH COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER FOR AT
LEAST 15 MIN. SKIN: IMMED WASH SKIN WITH SOAP AND COPIOUS AMOUNTS
OF WATER. WASH CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE. INHAL: REMOVE TO
FRESH AIR. IF NOT BREATHING GIVE ARTF RESP. IF BREATHING IS
DIFFICULT, GIVE O2. INGEST: WASH OUT MOUTH WITH WATER PROVIDED
PERSON IS CONSCIOUS. CALL A PHYSICIAN.
===================== Fire Fighting Measures =====================
Flash Point:>230F,>110C
Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY, CO2, DRY CHEMICAL POWDER, OR
APPROPRIATE FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA AND FULL
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT CONTACT WITH SKIN AND EYES.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Spill Release Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESP, CHEMICAL SAFETY
GOGGLES, RUBBER BOOTS AND HEAVY RUBBER GLOVES. ABSORB ON SAND OR
VERMICULITE AND PLACE IN CLOSED CONTAINERS FOR DISPOSAL. VENTILATE
AREA AND WASH SPILL S ITE AFTER MATERIAL PICKUP IS COMPLETE.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
====================== Handling and Storage ======================
Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP TIGHTLY CLOSED. STORE IN A COOL
DRY PLACE.
Other Precautions:AVOID INHALATION. AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES, SKIN AND
CLOTHING. AVOID PROLONGED OR REPEATED EXPOSURE.
Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:MECHANICAL EXHAUST REQUIRED.
Protective Gloves:COMPATIBLE CHEMICAL RESISTANT GLOVES.
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL WORKERS GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:SAFETY SHOWER AND EYE BATH.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING. WASH
CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Waste Disposal Methods:DISSOLVE OR MIX THE MATL WITH A COMBUSTIBLE
SOLVENT AND BURN IN A CHEMICAL INCINERATOR EQUIPPED WITH AN
AFTERBURNER AND SCRUBBER. OBSERVE ALL FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL
ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS.
Disclaimer (provided with this information by the compiling agencies):
This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department
of Defense. The United States of America in no manner whatsoever,
expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and
disclaims all liability for its use. Any person utilizing this
document should seek competent professional advice to verify and
assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their
particular situation.