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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
MSDS Number: ME503-3 Revision Date: November 4, 2004
Supersedes: ME503-2 Issue Date: May 16, 2003
1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION AND OF THE COMPANY/UNDERTAKING
鈥? Product identification
Synonyms/Trade Names: Methyl Octanoate/Decanoate / CE-810, CE-810K
鈥? Product uses
The most common uses for this product include being used for the production of amides, methyl ester sulfonates,
rolling oils, low-volume solvents, and metal working fluids.
鈥? Company/undertaking identification
North America: The Procter & Gamble Company
Procter & Gamble Chemicals
Sharon Woods Technical Center
11530 Reed Hartman Highway
Cincinnati, Ohio 45241
Department issuing MSDS: Product Safety and Regulatory Affairs
1-800-477-8899
Europe: Procter & Gamble International Operations SA
P&G Chemicals 鈥? Europe
The Heights
Brooklands
Weybridge
Surrey
ENGLAND KT13 0XP
Telephone Number: 01932-896000
鈥? Emergency Telephone: P&G Ltd. - Brooklands, England: Tel 01932-896000 (day phone)
Emergency 0191-279-2000 (day phone)
CHEMTREC 1-800-424-9300 U.S. and Canada
1-703-527-3887 For calls originating
elsewhere
U.S. Emergency, Quality or Service Issues:
Call Customer Service
1-800-477-8899 or 513-626-6882
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2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Substance/Preparation (mixture): Substance
EC EC
CAS No. Wt/Wt % EC-No. Symbols R-phrases
Fatty Acids, C6-12, methyl esters 67762-39-4 100 2670175 Xi, F R10, R36/38
鈮? 1%
Contains residual methyl alcohol 67-56-1 2006596 F, T R11, R23/24/25
R39/23/24/25
Occupational exposure limits, if applicable, are listed in Section 8
LC/LD50 information is listed in Section 11.
Full text of R phrase(s) are listed in section 16.
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3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
鈥? European Hazard Classification: This product is classified as Xi 鈥? Irritant; R10-Flammable and R36/38-Irritating
to eyes and skin.
鈥? Emergency Overview: CAUTION: COMBUSTIBLE! EYE AND SKIN IRRITANT.
CONTAINS METHYL ALCOHOL.
鈥? Potential Health Effects:
Eye - May cause minor to moderate irritation.
Skin - May produce mild, primary skin irritation with prolonged or repeated contact.
Inhalation - Breathing vapors may cause inebriation and nausea.
Ingestion - May cause gastrointestinal irritation.
If product is heated, vaporization can occur. Eye, skin, and upper respiratory irritation
can occur.
鈥? Physical/Chemical Hazards- Combustible liquid and vapor may be ignited by heat, sparks, or open flames.
Containers may explode when heated. Vapors may travel to source of ignition
and flash back.
鈥? Environmental Hazards- None identified.
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4. FIRST AID MEASURES
鈥? Eye - In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes.
Get medical attention.
鈥? Skin - Wash skin with soap and water upon contact. Remove contaminated clothing. If irritation persists,
get medical attention. Wash clothing before reuse.
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4. FIRST AID MEASURES - CONTINUED
鈥? Inhalation - Remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult,
give oxygen. Get medical attention immediately.
鈥? Ingestion - If swallowed, get medical attention immediately. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious
person. Induce vomiting only under the instruction of a physician.
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5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
鈥? Extinguishing media: Small fires: CO2, dry chemical or water fog.
Large fires: Foam
鈥? Unsuitable extinguishing media: Water spray may be ineffective on fire.
鈥? Flash Point and method: 128掳 F (53掳 C) PMCC
鈥? Explosive Limits in air:
Lower: Not available
Upper: Not available
鈥? Auto-ignition temperature: Not available.
鈥? Sensitivity to mechanical impact/static discharge: Not available.
鈥? Special Protective Equipment: Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and full protective clothing.
鈥? Other Fire Fighting Considerations: Cool containers with flooding quantities of water until well after fire is out.
Contains < 1% methyl alcohol. Vapors may travel to a source of ignition and
flash back.
鈥? Exposure hazards: Carbon monoxide with incomplete combustion.
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6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
鈥? Personal Precautions: Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and full protective clothing.
鈥? Environmental Precautions: Dike flow of spilled material using soil or sandbags to minimize contamination of
drains, surface and ground waters.
鈥? Procedures for Spill/Leak Clean-up: Ventilate area and eliminate all ignition sources. Contain spill. Absorb or
cover with dry earth, sand or other non-combustible material and transfer
to containers for disposal. Use clean non-sparking tools to collect absorbed
material.
Refer to Section 8 for additional personal protection information.
Refer to Section 13 for disposal considerations.
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7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
鈥? Handling: Handle in accordance with good hygiene and safety procedures. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and
clothing. Wash thoroughly after handling. When transferring materials ground and bond containers, use
spark proof tools and explosion proof equipment. Since empty containers contain product residue and can
be dangerous, follow all hazard warnings and precautions even after container is emptied. Keep away
from sources of ignition.
鈥? Storage: Keep away from heat, sparks or open flames. Keep away from possible contact with incompatible
substances. Store in a cool dry place in accordance with 29 CFR 1910-106/NFPA 30.
鈥? Specific use(s): Follow bulk handling and storage procedures as noted above.
Refer to Section 6 for clean-up of spillages.
Refer to Section 13 for disposal considerations.
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8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
鈥? General Precautions: Good industrial hygiene practices should be followed.
Avoid breathing (heated) vapors. Avoid eye and skin contact.
鈥? Exposure Limit Values (methanol):
Australia-TWA 200 ppm (skin)
Austria-MAK TWA 200 ml/m3 (ppm) (skin)
Belgium-TWA 200 ppm (skin)
Canada:
Alberta-TWA 200 ppm (skin)
British Columbia-TWA 200 ppm (skin)
Ontario-TWA 200 ppm (skin)
Quebec-TWA 200 ppm (skin)
China-OEL Ceiling 50 mg/m3
Denmark-TWA 200 ppm (skin)
France-VME 200 ppm (skin)
Finland-8-hour limit 200 ppm (skin)
Germany-TRGS 900 limit value 200 ml/m3 (ppm), Skin indicator-H
Hong Kong-TWA 200 ppm (skin)
India- TWA 200 ppm (skin)
Ireland- OEL TWA 200 ppm (skin)
Italy- OEL TWA 200 ppm
Japan-OELs-JSOH TWA 200 ppm (skin)
Korea- TWA 200 ppm (skin)
Malaysia- TWA 200 ppm (skin)
Mexico- OEL TWA 200 ppm (skin)
New Zealand- TWA 200 ppm (skin)
Norway-TLV 100 ppm Skin sensitization
Philippines- TWA 200 ppm (skin)
Singapore-8-hour PEL (TWA) 200 ppm
Spain-8-hour daily exposure limit (VLA-ED) 200 ppm (skin)
Sweden-NGV 200 ppm (skin)
Switzerland- TWA 200 ppm (skin)
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8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION - CONTINUED
鈥? Exposure Limit Values (methanol) (continued):
Taiwan-Permissible exposure limit 200 ppm
The Netherlands-MAC TWA (TGG) 200 ppm (skin)
United Kingdom- TWA 200 ppm (skin)
United States- ACGIH TLV-TWA 200 ppm (skin)
ACGIH TLV-STEL 250 ppm (skin)
OSHA PEL 200 ppm
鈥? Exposure Controls:
Engineering Controls: Ventilation: Local exhaust - preferred
Mechanical - may be necessary if working at elevated temperatures
or in enclosed areas.
Provide ventilation to meet exposure limits.
Personal Protective Equipment:
Eye - Goggles or face shield with goggles, dependent upon potential exposure
Skin - Protective gloves: Nitrile
Dependent upon degree of potential exposure, additional personal protective
equipment may be required, such as chemical boots and full protective clothing.
Inhalation - None required for ambient temperature, although a NIOSH/MSHA approved organic vapor air-purifying
respirator should be used if a mist or vapor is generated. A NIOSH/MSHA approved self-contained
breathing apparatus or air-supplied respirator is recommended if the concentration exceeds the capacity
of cartridge respirator. WARNING: Air purifying respirators do not protect workers in oxygen-
deficient atmospheres.
Other Controls: Boots, eye wash fountain, safety shower, apron, protective clothing.
鈥? Environmental Exposure Controls: Contact Procter and Gamble for specific Community information.
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9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
鈥? General Information:
Physical State at 72掳 F (22掳 C): Liquid
Appearance: Water white to yellow
Odor: Musty
Odor Threshold: Not available
鈥? Important health, safety and environmental information:
pH: Not available
Boiling point/Boiling range: 330 F (166 C) @ 760 mm Hg (101.3kPa)
Flash Point & Method: 128掳 F (53掳 C) PMCC
Flammability (solid, gas): Not available
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9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES - CONTINUED
Explosive properties: Not available
Oxidizing properties: Not available
Vapor pressure: @ 72 F (22 C) < 5 mm Hg
Relative density: 0.87 @ 25/25掳 C
Melting point: -20潞 F (-29潞 C) @ 760 mm Hg (101.3 kPa)
Solubility:
Water solubility: Negligible @ 72掳 F (22掳 C)
Fat solubility (solvent-oil to be specified): Not available
Partition coefficient: n-octanol/water: Not available
Viscosity: 3 cp at ambient temperature
Vapor density: 1.00
Evaporation Rate (nBuOAc=1): Not available
Explosive Limits:
Lower: Not available
Upper: Not available
Auto ignition temperature: Not available
Coefficient of water/oil distribution: Not available
Volatility by volume: Approx. 1%
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10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
鈥? Stability: Stable under normal operational conditions.
鈥? Conditions to Avoid: Forms methanol from reaction with strong base.
鈥? Materials to Avoid: Avoid oxidizing agents, strong bases.
鈥? Hazardous Decomposition Products: Carbon monoxide with incomplete combustion.
鈥? Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur
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11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
The acute oral LD50 for rats was greater than 23 g/kg of body weight. Practically non-toxic.
Mild transient eye irritation with undiluted product in rabbits.
Mild irritation in 24 hour human skin patch test with undiluted product - irritancy was less than that produced
by a 4% aqueous soap solution.
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12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
The 96-hr. LC50 for Bluegills was 423 mg/l which was considered to be practically non-toxic.
Microbial Inhibition: None at 10,000 mg/l.
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13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
DISPOSAL IS TO BE PERFORMED IN COMPLIANCE WITH ALL FEDERAL, STATE/PROVINCIAL AND LOCAL
REGULATIONS. Do not dispose of via sinks, drains or into the immediate environment.
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14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
U.S. DOT: Esters, n.o.s. (Methanol, Methyl Octanoate), 3, UN3272, III
(include "RQ" if Methanol > 5,000 lbs.)
Land Transport (ADR/RID)
Class/Item No.-letter 3/III
Hazard ID No. 30
Substance ID No./UN No. 3272
Proper shipping name Esters, n.o.s.
(Methanol, Methyl Octanoate)
Sea Transport (IMDG)
Class/Packaging group 3/III
UN No. 3272
EmS 3-07
MFAG H
Marine Pollutant No
Proper shipping name Esters, n.o.s.
(Methanol, Methyl Octanoate)
Air transport (IATA)
UN No. 3272
Class/Packaging group 3/III
Proper shipping name Esters, n.o.s.
(Methanol, Methyl Octanoate)
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15. ADDITIONAL REGULATORY INFORMATION
INVENTORY STATUS:
Fatty Acids, C6-12, Methyl Esters TSCA (US), EINECS (EU), NDSL (Canada)*, ENCS (Japan),
KOREA,
China
*NOTE: Individual components are listed on the DSL
Methanol TSCA, EINECS, DSL, Australia, Korea, Philippines, China, ENCS (Japan),
Switzerland
WGK water endangering class 1 鈥? low hazard to waters
EC LABELING AND CLASSIFICATION:
According to Directives 67/548/EEC and 1999/45/EC
- Symbol: Xi Irritant
F Flammable
- Risk phrase(s): R10 Flammable
R36/38 Irritating to eyes and skin.
- Safety phrase(s): S16 Keep away from sources of ignition 鈥? No smoking.
S24/25 Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
S26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and
seek medical advice.
S28 After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of soap and water.
S36/37/39 Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection.
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15. ADDITIONAL REGULATORY INFORMATION - CONTINUED
EU Directive 94/33/EC on the protection of young people at work, 1994 O.J. (L216) 12, 20 Aug. 1994.
Methanol
USA: RCRA, CHIPS, CERCLA & SARA Title III, Section 313 (methanol)
This product contains methanol which is subject to the reporting requirements of section 313 of Title III of the Superfund
Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 and 40 CFR Part 372.
Canada
HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS 鈥? WHMIS (Canadian Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System)
Class B, Division 3 Combustible liquid. Class D, Division 2, Subdivision B (skin and eye irritant, toxic)
This product has been classified in accordance with the hazard criteria of the Controlled Products Regulations and the
MSDS contains all the information required by the Controlled Products Regulations.
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16. OTHER INFORMATION
EUROPE
This product safety data sheet was prepared in compliance with Directive 2001/58/EC.
R-phrase(s):
R10 Flammable
R36/38 Irritating to eyes and skin.
USA LABELING:
CAUTION: COMBUSTIBLE. MAY CAUSE EYE AND SKIN IRRITATION.
Keep away from heat, sparks or flames.
Avoid contact with eyes or skin. Wash thoroughly after handling.
Avoid breathing vapor. Breathing vapors may cause inebriation and nausea.
Use with adequate ventilation.
FIRST AID: In case of contact-
EYES- Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water.
If irritation persists, obtain medical attention.
SKIN- Remove contaminated clothing. Immediately flush skin with plenty of water.
If irritation persists, obtain medical attention.
INHALATION- If inhaled, remove to fresh air.
FIRE: Use CO2 or dry chemical for small fires. Use foam for large fires.
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16. OTHER INFORMATION - CONTINUED
The following sections contain revisions or new statements: 1, 15.
Department issuing MSDS: Product Safety and Regulatory Affairs 1-800-477-8899.
The submission of the MSDS may be required by law, but this is not an assertion that the substance is hazardous when used
in accordance with proper safety practices and normal handling procedures. Data supplied are for use only in connection
with occupational safety and health.
The information contained herein has been compiled from sources considered by Procter & Gamble to be dependable and
is accurate to the best of the Company's knowledge. The information relates to the specific product designated herein, and
does not relate to use in combination with any other material or any other process. Procter & Gamble assumes no
responsibility for injury to the recipient or third persons, or for any damage to any property resulting from misuse of the
controlled product.
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