*****Avatar Corporation******************************************************************Controlled Document*****
Title: Material Safety Data Sheet for: Avox鈩? 6 Document Number: MSDS-0209-01
Date effective: 01/10/02
Written By: J. Geils Reviewed and Authorized By:
This document is prepared pursuant to the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29
CFR 1910.1200). In addition, other substances not 'Hazardous' per this OSHA Standard
may be listed. Where proprietary ingredient shows, the identity may be made available as
provided in this standard.
1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION:
Avox鈩? 6
Food Grade BHA/BHT Based Antioxidant, Kosher
Avatar Corporation, 500 Central Avenue, University Park, IL 60466 708.534.5511
Transportation emergency contact: Chem Tel (800) 255-3924.
2. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS:
Components CAS # Range, % by Weight
Emulsifier Proprietary 28 鈥? 32%
Vegetable Oil 8001-30-7 24 鈥? 28%
Propylene Glycol 57-55-6 10 鈥? 12%
Butylated Hydroxyanisole 25013-16-5 10
Butylated Hydroxytoluene 128-37-0 10%
Citric Acid 77-92-9 6%
Propyl Gallate 121-79-9 6%
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION:
HMIS Code: Health-2, Flammability-1, Reactivity-0
NFPA: Health-2, Flammability-1, Reactivity-0
Emergency Overview:
This product is considered hazardous according to OSHA 1910.1200. Highly-
concentrated vapors from spraying or heating can cause irritation of the nose and
throat, headache, nausea and drowsiness.
Potential Health Effects, Acute:
EYE: Immediately flush with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Remove contacts
if possible. Get medical attention. In case of airborne exposure, move to fresh air and
seek medical attention if symptoms persist.
SKIN: Flush with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated
clothing and shoes. Thoroughly clean contaminated clothing and shoes before reuse,
or destroy. Get medical attention.
INHALATION: Spray-generated, concentrated vapors or mist, may cause nose and
throat irritation, headache, nausea and/or drowsiness.
INGESTION: Seek medical advice.
4. FIRST AID MEASURES:
EYE: Flush immediately with large amounts of water for at least 15 minutes and call a
physician.
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*****Avatar Corporation******************************************************************Controlled Document*****
Title: Material Safety Data Sheet for: Avox鈩? 6 Document Number: MSDS-0209-01
Date effective: 01/10/02
Written By: J. Geils Reviewed and Authorized By:
SKIN: Wash exposed area of skin with large amounts of soap and water for 15
minutes. Get medical attention if irritation develops or persists.
INGESTION: Do not induce vomiting. Call a physician immediately.
INHALATION: If irritation, headache, nausea or drowsiness occurs, remove to fresh air.
Get medical attention if breathing becomes difficult or respiratory irritation persists.
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES:
FLASH POINT: Not applicable.
FLAMMABLE LIMITS: Not determined.
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Use water spray, dry chemical, carbon dioxide or alcohol
foam to cool fire-exposed containers and suitable agent for surrounding fire.
UNUSUAL EXPLOSION HAZARDS: Keep from contact with oxidizing materials.
FIREFIGHTING EQUIPMENT: Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective
clothing.
HAZARDOUS COMBUSTION PRODUCTS: Carbon dioxide, Carbon monoxide.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES:
Ventilate area, contain spill, wipe up or absorb on suitable material and dispose of in
accordance with applicable government regulations. Avoid breathing vapor and contact
with skin, eyes and clothing. Wear appropriate personal protective equipment,
including appropriate respiratory protection.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE:
HANDLING: See Section 8.
STORAGE: Store at a minimum of 25掳 to prevent crystallization or separation. Do
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not store in open or unlabelled containers. This product may be used in food, and
therefore needs to be protected from contamination. Contact with metals such as mild
steel, black iron, brass or copper will result in color formation. Do not store or ship with
odorous products or toxic materials.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION:
EYE: Chemical safety goggles.
SKIN: Rubber gloves, impervious clothing, safety shoes.
INHALATION: Not applicable.
VENTILATION TYPE REQUIRED (local, mechanical, special): Mechanical.
OTHER: Eyewash station and safety shower.
9. CHEMICAL AND PHYSICAL PROPERTIES:
APPEARANCE: Clear amber liquid
ODOR: Mild
VAPOR PRESSURE: Not available
VAPOR DENSITY (Air=1): Not available
BOILING POINT: >482掳 F
MELTING POINT: <0掳 C
FLASH POINT: 113掳 (Cleveland open cup)
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SOLUBILITY: Soluble in water
SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 1.008
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*****Avatar Corporation******************************************************************Controlled Document*****
Title: Material Safety Data Sheet for: Avox鈩? 6 Document Number: MSDS-0209-01
Date effective: 01/10/02
Written By: J. Geils Reviewed and Authorized By:
VISCOSITY, 333 mPa.s at 25掳C
EVAPORATION RATE: Not applicable
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY:
STABILITY: Stable under normal conditions.
MATERIALS TO AVOID: Material reacts with strong oxidizing agents..
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION: Will not occur.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION:
Estimated toxicity data 鈥? LD50, rat: not determined
Draize, rabbit: not determined
Estimated irritation index,
Skin - Draize, rabbit: >.50-3.00/8.0 (slightly irritating)
Eyes - Draize, rabbit: > 15-25/110 (slightly irritating)
No excess incidence of benign or malignant tumors was seen in animals fed BHA at
levels below 0.5%.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION: Not determined. However, precaution should be
taken to prevent runoff from entering drains, sewers, or streams.
13. DISPOSAL INFORMATION: Disposal must be in accordance with applicable
federal, state, and/or local regulations.
14. TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION:
U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT): Not regulated.
U.S. Hazard Class: Not regulated.
Transport Canada: Not regulated.
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION:
SARA TITLE III (Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act) 3ll/312:
Fire: no Pressure: no Reactive: n/a Acute: yes Chronic: yes
TSCA (Toxic Substance Control Act): All intentional ingredients are listed on the
TSCA inventory.
WHMIS CLASSIFICATION: D2A.
16. OTHER INFORMATION:
This material safety data sheet and the information it contains is offered to you in
good faith as accurate. We have reviewed any information contained in this data
sheet that we received from sources outside our company. We believe that
information to be correct but cannot guarantee its accuracy or completeness. Health
and safety precautions in this data sheet may not be adequate for all individuals
and/or situations. It is the user's obligation to evaluate and use this product safely
and to comply with all applicable laws and regulations. No statement made in this
data sheet shall be construed as a permission or recommendation for the use of any
product in a manner that might infringe existing patents. No warranty is made, either
expressed or implied.
Avox鈩? is a Trademark of Avatar Corporation.
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