MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
ITWC, Inc. (641)-528-3000
P.O. Box 247 Fax: (641)-528-5403
106 South Main Street Toll Free: (888)-489-2462
Malcom, IA 50157 www.itwcinc.com
1. PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
PRODUCT NAME: AD21
CHEMICAL FAMILY: Butyl Benzyl Phthalate
2. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
INGREDIENT NAME CAS NUMBER % EXPOSURE LIMITS
OSHA PEL / ACGIH TLV
85-68-7 Not established / Not established
Butyl Benzyl Phthalate >=99%
3. HEALTH HAZARD DATA
ROUTES OF ENTRY: Skin and eye contact. Ingestion. Inhalation.
ACUTE HEALTH HAZARDS:
INHALATION- May cause nervous system effects which can include symptoms of dizziness, incoordination, headache,
numbness, and/or confusion.
SKIN- May cause irritation with symptoms of reddening and itching
EYE- May cause irritation with symptoms of reddening, tearing and stinging.
CHRONIC HEALTH HAZARDS:
INHALATION- Repeated or prolonged exposure may cause effects as described in chronic ingestion.
INGESTION- May cause blood disorders. Repeated or prolonged exposure may cause injury to the nervous
system, kidneys, and liver.
CARCINOGENICITY:
NTP (National Toxicology Program)? No.
IARC (International Agency for Research on Cancer? No.
OSHA REGULATED? No.
MEDICAL CONDITIONS GENERALLY AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE: Eye disorders, skin disorders, respiratory
tact disorders
4. EMERGENCY & FIRST AID PRODCEDURES
INHALATION- Remove to fresh air immediately. Get medical attention if irritation develops.
SKIN- Remove all contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash skin thoroughly with soap and water for at least
15 minutes. Wash clothing before wearing again. Clean shoes before wearing again. If irritation develops or persists,
consult a physician.
EYE- Flush with large amounts of water for at least 15 minutes, using fingers to hold eyelids open to insure
that the eyes are being irrigated. Consult a physician if ill effects or irritation occurs.
INGESTION- If ingested, do not induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical personnel. Get medical
attention immediately.
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5. FIRE & EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA
FLASH POINT (Method Used): 419-437掳F (215-225掳C)
FLAMMABLE LIMITS:
LEL (Lower Explosion Limit)= Not established.
UEL (Upper Explosion Limit)= Not established.
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Foam, carbon dioxide, dry chemical, water spray or water fog.
SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES: Evacuate area. Fight fire from a safe distance. Fire-fighters should wear
full emergency equipment with self-contained breathing apparatus and full protective clothing. Use cold water spray
to cool fire-exposed containers to minimize risk of rupture.
UNUSUAL FIRE & EXPLOSION HAZARDS: Toxic and irritating gases/fumes may be given off during burning or
thermal decomposition.
6. ACCIDNTAL RELEASE MEASURES
STEPS TO BE TAKEN IN CASE MATERIAL IS RELEASED OR SPILLED:
o Stop the spill or leak.
o Contain or dike the spilled product.
o Evacuate spill area and keep nonessential or unprotected personnel away.
o Equip clean-up personnel with necessary personal protective equipment (see Section VIII-Control
Measures).
o Prevent spilled material from entering soil, sewers, surface water, ground water, streams, or any other
bodies of water.
o Retain any contaminated water for removal and treatment.
o Absorb small spills with inert material (e.g. dry sand, earth, chemical absorbent, etc.).
o Scoop up absorbed material and absorbent and place in an approved chemical waste container.
o Large spills may be taken up with pump or vacuum & then finished off with dry absorbent.
o Report spill per regulatory requirements.
7. HANDLING & STORAGE INFORMATION
PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN HANDLING & STORING: Store in cool dry area. Keep container closed to
maintain product quality. Avoid breathing dust, vapor, or mist. Avoid contact with skin or clothing. Avoid contact with
eyes. Use only with adequate ventilation/personal protection. Wash thoroughly after handling.
Storage Period
12 Months @ 77掳F (25掳C) When stored in original sealed container.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
VENTILATION: Good general ventilation. Ventilation should be matched to conditions. Use local exhaust to control
vapors/mists.
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: Approved organic vapor mist respirator as necessary.
SKIN PROTECTION: Gloves, coveralls, apron, boot as necessary to prevent skin contact.
EYE PROTECTION: Chemical goggles; also wear a face shield if a splashing hazard exists.
OTHER PROTECTIVE CLOTHING OR EQUIPMENT: Safety showers and eyewash stations should be readily
available and in working condition.
WORK/HYGIENIC PRACTICES: Wash hands, forearms, and face thoroughly after handling product and before
eating, smoking, using lavatory, and at the end of the day. Educate and train employees in safe use of product.
Follow all label instructions.
9. PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Clear to Light yellow
APPEARANCE (physical form, color, texture, etc.)
Slight
ODOR:
Not Established.
MELTING POINT:
455-491掳F (235-225掳C) @ 9.75 mmHg
BOILING POINT:
<0.000001 hPA @ 68掳F (20掳C)
VAPOR PRESSURE (mm Hg):
1.114-1.122 g/cm3 @ 68掳F (20掳C)
VAPOR DENSITY (Air = 1)
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Not Established.
SPECIFIC GRAVITY (H2O = 1):
Not Established.
EVAPORATION RATE (Butyl Acetate = 1):
10. STABILITY & REACTIVITY DATA
STABILITY: Stable.
CONDITIONS TO AVOID (if unstable): Not Applicable
INCOMPATIBILITY (MATERIALS TO AVOID): Oxidizing agents
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION OR BYPRODUCTS: CO and CO2.
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Will not occur.
CONDITIONS TO AVOID (if polymerization may occur): Not Applicable.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Skin Irritation
Rabbit, Draize, exposure Time: 24hrs, Non-irritating
Eye Irritation
Rabbit, Draize, Non-irritating
Sensitization
Dermal: non-sensitizer ( Human, Patch Test)
Repeated Dose Toxicity
90 Days, inhalation: NOAEL: 375 mg/kg, 0.218 mg/l, (rat)
Mutagenicity
Genetic Toxicity in Vitro:
Ames: negative (salmonella typhimurium, Metabolic Activation: with/without)
Carcinogenicity
Mouse, Male/Femal, oral, 2 years,
Negative
Rat, Male, oral 2 years
Positive
Toxicity to Reproduction / Fertility
Fertility screening, oral,daily, (rat, Male) NOAEL (F1): 168 mg/kg,
Reproductive effects have been observed in animal studies.
Developmental Toxicity/ Teratogenicity
Rat, Female, oral, daily, NOAEL (teratorgenicity): 500 mg/kg.
Teratogenic effects seen only with maternal toxicity.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Ecological Data for Butyl Benzyl Phthalate
Biodegradation
Aerobic,>70%, Exposure time: 28 days
Readily diodegradable.
Acute and Prolonged Toxicity to Fish
LC50: >2.69 mg/l (Other fish, 96hrs)
LC50: 1.7mg/l (Bluegill (lepomis macrochirus), 96 hrs)
Acute Toxicity to Aquatic Invertebrates
EC50: 1.7 mg/l (Water flea (Daphnia magna), 48 hrs)
Toxicity to Aquatic Plants
EC50: >2.69 mg/l, End Point: biomass (other: algae, 96hrs)
EC50: 0.52 mg/l, End Point: biomass (green algae (Selenastrum capricornutum),96 hrs)
Toxicity to Nicroorganisms
EC50: <2.9 mg/l, (Activated sludge microorganisns, 30 min)
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD: Dispose of in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
EMPTY CONTAINER PRECAUTIONS: Empty containers retain product residue (liquid and/or vapor) and can be
hazardous. Do not pressurize, cut, weld, braze, solder, drill, grind or expose such containers to heat, flame, sparks,
static electricity, or other sources of ignition. All containers should be disposed of in an environmentally safe manner
and in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
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14. TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION
LAND TRANSPORT (DOT)
Proper Shipping Name: Environmentally hazardous substances, liquid, n.o.s. (contains Butyl Benzyl
Phthalate)
Hazard class or division: 9
UN/NA number: UN3082
Packaging Group: III
Hazard Lables(s) Class 9
Marine Pollutant: Marine Pollutant
RSPA/ DOT Regulated Components:
Butyl Benzyl Phthalate Reportable quantity 103 lb
Sea transport (IMDG)
Proper Shipping Name: Environmentally hazardous substances, liquid, n.o.s. (contains Butyl Benzyl
Phthalate)
Hazard class or division: 9
UN/NA number: UN3082
Packaging Group: III
Hazard Lables(s) Miscellaneous
Marine Pollutant: Marine Pollutant
Air transport (ICAO/IATA)
Proper Shipping Name: Environmentally hazardous substances, liquid, n.o.s. (contains Butyl Benzyl
Phthalate)
Hazard class or division: 9
UN/NA number: UN3082
Packaging Group: III
Hazard Lables(s) Miscellaneous
Additional Transportation Information
When in individual container of less than the products鈥? RQ, this material ships as non-regulated., 49CFR: Only bulk
packages (greater than 119 gallons) are regulated as Marine Pollutants when shipped by highway or rail (see 49CFR
171.4 (c) ).
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
OSHA HAZARD COMMUNICATION STATUS: HAZARDOUS- This product is considered hazardous as defined
under the criteria of the Federal OSHA Hazard Communication Standard 29 CFR 1910.1200.
RCRA STATUS:
To the best of our knowledge, if discarded in its purchased form, this product would not be considered a hazardous
waste either by listing or by characteristic. However, under RCRA, it is the responsibility of the user of products to
determine, at the time of disposal, whether a product meets any of the criteria for a hazardous waste. This is because
product uses, transformations, mixtures, processes, etc., may render the resulting material hazardous, under the
criteria of ignitability, corrosivity, reactivity, and toxicity (40 CFR 261.20-24).
US INVENTORY (TSCA): The ingredients of this product are listed on the TSCA inventory. This product is listed
under 1,2-Benzenedicarboxylic Acid, butyl phenylmethyl ester CAS# 58128-78-2 on the TSCA list.
SUPERFUND AMENDMENTS AND REAUTHORIZATION ACT (SARA), TITLE III:
Sections 301-303 鈥? Emergency Planning - Extremely Hazardous Substances:
None.
Section 304 鈥? Emergency Release Notification 鈥? Reportable Substances:
None.
Section 311/312 鈥? Community Right-to-Know Reporting Requirements - Emergency Hazard Categories:
None.
Section 313 鈥? Toxic Chemical Notification & Release Inventory Reporting 鈥? Listed Substances:
None.
This information must be included in all MSDSs that are copied and distributed for this material.
16. OTHER INFORMATION
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HMIS RATINGS:
1 FLAMMABLILITY 1 0
HEALTH REACTIVITY
(0=Minimal; 1=Slight; 2=Moderate; 3=Serious; 4=Severe)
PREPARED BY: ITWC Compliance Dept. (lrt)
APPROVED BY: ITWC Director of Technical Service. (sf)
This information is furnished without warranty, expressed or implied, except that it is accurate to the best knowledge of ITWC,
Inc. The data on this sheet relates only to the specific material designated herein. ITWC, Inc. assumes no legal responsibility for
use or reliance upon these data.
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