Material Safety Data Sheet
Section 1 Product and Company Identification
Thermomelt Stik and Pellet 250掳F / 121掳C
Product Name:
Revision #: 2.1 Date Prepared: December 28, 1990 Date Revised: June 18, 2007
Manufacturer: Supplier:
LA-CO INDUSTRIES, Inc./Markal Co.
1201 Pratt Blvd.
Elk Grove Village, IL, USA 60007-5746
Information Telephone: 847-956-7600
Emergency Telephone: Call CHEMTREC
USA 800-424-9300
International (Call Collect) 1-703-527-3887
Chemical Formula: Mixture
CAS No.: Not Applicable. Derivation: Not Applicable.
Synonyms: Not Applicable.
General Use: Temperature Indicator.
Section 2 Composition/Information on Ingredients
Ingredient CAS No. %
6
m-Aminophenol 591-27-5 90
(Non-Toxic Binders and Pigment) 10
(For Section 2 footnotes: See Section 15)
Section 3 Hazards Identification
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW: Harmful by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed. Irritating to eyes,
respiratory system and skin. in case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately
(show the label where possible). In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and
seek medical advice. After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of water. Wear suitable
protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection.
POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS
Primary Exposure Routes: Eyes, Skin, Ingestion, Inhalation.
Acute Effects
Eyes: Causes irritation.
Skin: Causes irritation.
Ingestion: Toxic by ingestion.
Inhalation: Dust and fumes may be harmful.
Chronic Effects
Eyes: None Known.
Skin: None Known.
Ingestion: None Known.
Inhalation: None Known.
Carcinogenicity: Not Applicable.
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Thermomelt Stik and Pellet 250掳F / 121掳C
Product Name:
Revision #: 2.1 Date Prepared: December 28, 1990 Date Revised: June 18, 2007
Target Organ Effects: Not Determined.
Medical Conditions Aggravated by Long-Term Exposure: None Determined.
Other Information: Not Applicable.
Section 4 First Aid
Eye Contact: Flush with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Get medical attention.
Skin Contact: Wash with soap and water. Get medical attention if irritation develops.
Ingestion: If victim conscious give water to dilute. Get medical attention. NEVER GIVE ANYTHING BY
MOUTH TO AN UNCONCIOUS PERSON.
Inhalation: Remove victim to fresh air. Get medical attention if symptoms persist.
Other Information: Not Applicable.
Section 5 Fire Fighting Measures
Flash Point (method): 351掳F / 177掳C
Autoignition Temperature: Not Determined.
LEL: None Determined. UEL: Not Determined.
Flammability Classification: Not Determined.
Extinguishing Media: Water Spray, Foam, Dry Chemical, Carbon Dioxide.
Hazardous Combustion Products: Emits toxic fumes under fire conditions.
Unusual Fire or Explosion Hazards: None Determined.
Fire-Fighting Instructions/Equipment: Keep personnel removed and upwind of any fire. Wear full fire-
fighting turn-out gear (full Bunker gear), and respiratory protection (SCBA).
Section 6 Accidental Release Measures
Use recommended personal protective equipment (see Section 8).
Small Spill: Sweep or scrape up.
Large Spill: Sweep or scrape up.
Section 7 Handling and Storage
Handling Precautions: Use recommended personal protective equipment (see Section 8). Wash
thoroughly after handling.
Storage Requirements: Store away from incompatible chemicals (see Sec. 10). Store in a cool, dry area.
Section 8 Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
Eye/Face Protection: Safety goggles recommended.
Skin/Hand Protection: Suitable to avoid skin contact.
Respiratory Protection: Suitable for organic vapors.
Other Equipment: Eye wash and safety shower.
Engineering Controls: Normal room ventilation. Local exhaust in confined areas.
Administrative Controls: Users of this product must be properly trained and qualified in its use.
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Thermomelt Stik and Pellet 250掳F / 121掳C
Product Name:
Revision #: 2.1 Date Prepared: December 28, 1990 Date Revised: June 18, 2007
Other Information: Not Applicable.
Section 9 Physical and Chemical Properties
Appearance/Physical State: Solid Stick or Pellet.
Odor: Low odor in solid state.
Odor Threshold (ppm): Not Determined.
Specific Gravity (H2O = 1): > 1
Solubility - Water: Insoluble.
- Fat: Soluble.
Coefficient of Water/Oil Solubility: <1
Partition Coefficient (n-octanol/water): >1
pH: Not Determined.
0 0
Melting Point: 250 F/ 121 C
Boiling Point: Not Applicable.
0
Vapor Pressure (mm Hg at 20 C): Not Applicable.
Vapor Density (Air = 1): Not Applicable.
Evaporation Rate (n-BuAc=1): Not Applicable.
V.O.C.: 0%(w/w), 0%(v/v), 0 lbs./gal.(U.S.), 0 kg/l
Flash Point (method): (see Section 5)
Autoignition Temperature: (see Section 5)
Flammability Classification: (see Section 5)
Unusual Fire or Explosion Hazards: (see Section 5)
Oxidizing Properties: Not Applicable.
Other Information: None.
Section 10 Stability and Reactivity
Chemical Stability: Stable
Hazardous Polymerization: Will Not Occur
Conditions to Avoid: Not Applicable.
Chemicals to Avoid: Acids, acid chlorides, acid anhydrides, chloroformates, strong oxidizers.
Hazardous Decomposition Products (non-thermal): Oxides of carbon and nitrogen.
Section 11 Toxicological Information
LD50 (oral RAT) 924 mg/kg, Skin Irritation (rabbit) 12500 ug/24 hr - Mild, Eye Irritation (rabbit) 100 mg/24
hr - Moderate.
Sensitization to Product: Not Applicable.
Irritancy of Product: Eyes, skin, respiratory tract.
Reproductive Toxicity: Not Applicable.
Teratogenicity: Not Applicable.
Mutagenicity: Not Applicable.
Further hazard information, if applicable, may be found in Section 3. Toxicological information regarding
individual ingredients, if applicable, may be found in Section 2.
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Thermomelt Stik and Pellet 250掳F / 121掳C
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Revision #: 2.1 Date Prepared: December 28, 1990 Date Revised: June 18, 2007
Section 12 Ecological Information
Ecotoxicity: Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause
Mobility: Not Determined.
long-tern effects in the aquatic environment.
Degradability: Not Determined.
Other Adverse Effects: Not Determined.
Accumulation: Not Determined.
Section 13 Disposal Considerations
Dispose of in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
Section 14 Transport Information
U.S. D.O.T.
Proper Shipping Name: Not Regulated.
Hazard Class or Division: Not Regulated.
I.D. Number: Not Regulated.
CANADIAN TDG: Not Regulated.
IATA: Not Regulated.
ICAO: Not Regulated.
IMO: Not Regulated.
Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods
Dangerous Goods Class and Subsidiary Risk: Not Determined.
Section 15 Regulatory Information
Footnotes for Section 2:
1 Subject to the reporting requirements of SARA Title III, Section 313.
2 Appears on the California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act Substances List.
3 Appears on the Massachusetts Substances List.
4 Appears on the New Jersey Right-To-Know Hazardous Substances List.
5 Appears on the Pennsylvania Hazardous Substances List.
6 Appears on the Canadian WHMIS Ingredient Disclosure List.
U.S.A.
OSHA Hazard Status: This product is considered to be hazardous as defined by the U.S. OSHA HCS (29
CFR 1910.1200).
EPA SARA sec. 311/312 Hazard Categories: Immediate (Acute) Health Hazard.
Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA): All ingredients contained in this product are listed on the U.S.
EPA TSCA Chemical Substance Inventory.
HMIS Rating: Health 1, Flammability 1, Reactivity 0
NFPA Rating: Health 2, Flammability 1, Reactivity 0
CANADA
WHMIS Status: This product is considered to be hazardous as defined by Canadian WHMIS Controlled
Products Regulations.
WHMIS Rating: D-1B.
WHMIS Risk Phrases: Harmful by inhalation and if swallowed. Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause
long-tern effects in the aquatic environment.
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Thermomelt Stik and Pellet 250掳F / 121掳C
Product Name:
Revision #: 2.1 Date Prepared: December 28, 1990 Date Revised: June 18, 2007
WHMIS Precautionary Statements: Keep out of reach of children. Keep away from food, drink and
animal feedingstuffs. Avoid contact with skin. After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of
water. If swallowed, seek medical advice and show container, label orMaterial Safety Data Sheet
(MSDS). Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions / Safety Data Sheets.
Domestic Substances List (DSL): All ingredients contained in this product are listed on the Canadian
EPA (CEPA) Domestic Substances List (DSL).
E.U.
European Inventory of Existing Chemical Substances (EINECS): All ingredients contained in this
product are listed on the European Inventory of Existing Chemical Substances (EINECS).
Categories of Danger (Labeling Information): Harmful (Xn). Labeling not required per regulation 9 (7)
of CHIP.
Risk (R) Phrases: Harmful by inhalation and if swallowed (R 20/22), Toxic to aquatic organisms, may
cause long-tern effects in the aquatic environment (R51/53).
Safety (S) Phrases: Keep out of reach of children (S2), Keep away from food, drink and animal
feedingstuffs (S13), Avoid contact with skin (S24), After contact with skin, wash immediately with
plenty of water (S28), If swallowed, seek medical advice and show this container, label or Safety Data
Sheet (S46), Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions / Safety Data Sheets
(S61).
AUSTRALIA
Worksafe Australia Status: This product is classified as hazardous according to criteria of Worksafe
Australia.
HAZCHEM Code (Australia): Not Determined.
Poisons Schedule Number (Australia): Not Determined.
Further regulatory information regarding individual ingredients, if applicable, may be found in Section 2.
This product has been classified in accordance with the hazard criteria of the U.S. OSHA Hazard
Communication Standard, the Canadian WHMIS Controlled Products Regulations, the British CHIP2
regulation 6, and the Australian NMRCWHS. This MSDS contains the information required by the above
regulations and conforms to ANSI Z400.1-1993.
Section 16 Other Information
MSDS Prepared By: Director of Chemical Safety
The information contained herein is based on data available to us and is accurate and
reliable to the best of our knowledge and belief. However, LA-CO Industries, Inc. makes
no representations as to its completeness or accuracy. Information is supplied on
condition that persons receiving such information will make their own determination as
to its suitability for their purposes prior to use. In no event will LA-CO Industries, Inc. be
responsible for damages of any nature whatsoever resulting from the use of or reliance
upon the information contained herein.
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