polysorbate 20; (polyoxyethylene sorbitan monolaurate) water sup dat: cause intestinal obstruction. chronic: inhal/eyes: ing 4: ingest of high concs of this matl caused diarr & first aid proc: saline, occasnly lifting upper & lower ing 6: min). get me attn immed. ingest: treat ing 7: occurs, keep head lower than hips to prevent ing 8: symptomatically and supportively. resp prot: must be based on specific operation, must not ing 10: national institute for occupational safety & health ing 11: any chem cartridge resp w/org vapor cartridge(s) & ing 12: (chin-style/front/back-mounted canister), w/full ing 13: operted in press-demand/other pos press mode/w/full ing 14: mode. any scba w/full facepiece operated in ing 15: immed dangerous to life/hlth cndtns: any scba that ing 16: other pos-press mode. any supp-air resp that has ing 17: pos-press mode in combination w/auxiliary scba other prot equip: prevent repeated or prolonged skin
LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50 (ORAL RAT): 37 GM/KG.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: INHAL: DUE TO LOW VAP PRESS, NO
SIGNIFICANT HLTH HAZ FROM INHAL IS LIKELY TO OCCUR AT NORM TEMPS.
INHAL OF GENERATED MIST/VAPS PRODUCED FROM ELEVATED TEMPS MAY CAUSE
IRRIT OF MUC MEMB. INHAL OF HIGH LEVELS OF SOME POLYSORBATES MAY
CAUSE CHEM PNEUMIT. EYES: APPLIC OF UNDILUTED MATL IN (EFTS OF
OVEREXP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT.
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZ: RABBIT'S EYES RESULTED IN MIN TO
MODERATE CONJUNCTIVAL IRRIT. RINSING W/IN 4 SEC OF EXPOS RESULTED
IN LITTLE CHANGE TO COMPLETE PREVENTION. DRAIZE EYE IRRIT SCORE WAS
5.3 OUT OF POSS 110. IN GEST: INGEST OF HIGH LEVELS CAUSED DIARR &
OTHER EFTS SECONDARY TO LAXATION, INGEST OF 33 CC/KG WAS LETHAL TO
(SUP DAT)
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
======================= First Aid Measures =======================
First Aid:INHAL: REMOVE FROM EXPOS AREA TO FRESH AIR IMMED. IF BRTHG
HAS STOPPED, PERFORM ARTF RESP. KEEP PERS WARM & AT REST. TREAT
SYMPTOMATICALLY & SUPPORTIVELY. GET MD ATTN IMMED. SKIN: REMOVE
CONTAM CLTHG & SHOES IMMED. WASH AFFECTED AREA W/SOAP/MILD
DETERGENT & LGE AMTS OF WATER UNTIL NO EVIDENCE OF CHEM REMAINS
(APPROX 15-20 MIN). GET MD ATTN IMMED. EYES: WASH IMMED W/LGE AMTS
OF WATER/NORM (ING 6)
===================== Fire Fighting Measures =====================
Flash Point Method:OC
Flash Point:300F,149C
Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEM, CO*2, WATER SPRAY/REGULAR FOAM. FOR
LARGER FIRES, USE WATER SPRAY, FOG/REGULAR FOAM. (1990 EMERGENCY
(SUP DAT)
Fire Fighting Procedures:MOVE CONTR FROM FIRE AREA IF YOU CAN DO IT
W/OUT RISK. DO NOT SCATTER SPILLED MATL W/HIGH-PRESS WATER STREAMS.
DIKE FIRE-CTL WATER FOR LATER DISPOSAL (SUP DAT)
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:SLIGHT FIRE HAZARD WHEN EXPOSED TO HEAT
OR FLAME.
Spill Release Procedures:OCCUPATIONAL SPILL: STOP LEAK IF YOU CAN DO IT
W/OUT RISK. FOR SML SPILLS, TAKE UP W/SAND/OTHER ABSORB MATL &
PLACE INTO CLEAN, DRY CONTRS FOR LATER DISP. KEEP UNNECESSARY
PEOPLE AWAY, ISOLATE HAZ ARE A & DENY ENTRY.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
====================== Handling and Storage ======================
Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE AWAY FROM INCOMPATIBLE
SUBSTANCES.
Other Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Respiratory Protection:THE FOLLOWING RESP ARE RECOMMENDED BASED ON INFO
FOUND IN PHYSICAL DAT, TOXICITY & HLTH EFTS SECTIONS. THEY ARE
RANKED IN ORDER FROM MIN TO MAX RESP PROT. SPECIFIC RESP SELECTED
MUST BE BASED ON CONTA M LEVELS FOUND IN WORK PLACE, (ING 10)
Ventilation:PROVIDE GENERAL DILUTION VENTILATION.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES .
Eye Protection:ANSI APPRVD CHEM WORKERS GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:EYEWASH FOUNTAIN WITHIN IMMEDIATE WORK AREA
FOR EMERGENCY USE. APPROP IMPERVIOUS CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENT TO (ING
19)
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
APPEAR/ODOR: BITTER TASTE. EXTING MEDIA: RESPONSE GUIDEBOOK, DOT P
5800.5). FIRE FIGHT PROC: (1990 EMER RESPONSE GUIDEBOOK, DOT P
5800.5, GUIDE PAGE 31). USE AGENTS SUITABLE FOR TYPE OF SURROUNDING
FI RE. AVOID BRTHG HAZ VAPS, KEEP UPWIND. EFTS OF OVEREXP: RATS.
INGEST OF HIGH LEVELS OF SOME POLYSORBATES MAY (ING 3)
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:212F,100C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:14F,-10C
Vapor Pres:1.0 @ 20C
Vapor Density:1
Spec Gravity:1.084 @ 45C
Solubility in Water:SOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:LEMON YELLOW TO AMBER COLORED, OILY LIQ W/FAINT
CHARACT ODOR, & WARM, (SUP DAT)
Percent Volatiles by Volume:2-3%
================= Stability and Reactivity Data =================
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
OXIDIZING MATERIALS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:MAY BURN BUT DOES NOT IGNITE READILY.
AVOID CONTACT WITH STRONG OXIDIZERS, EXCESSIVE HEAT, SPARKS, OR
OPEN FLAME.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:THERMAL DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS MAY
INCLUDE TOXIC OXIDES OF CARBON.
Waste Disposal Methods:OBSERVE ALL FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS
WHEN STORING OR DISPOSING OF THIS SUBSTANCE.
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