MSDS NO.: 71620500000 VER: 12
.HERCULES SAP CODE: 1OOPL 1059A00000003
ISSUE DATE: 05/02/2008
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET SUPERSEDES: 71620500000 VER: 11
Hercules Incorporated
Paper Technologies and Ventures
Hercules Plaza
1313 North Market Street
Wilmington, DE 19894
(302) 594-500024 HOURS
1 PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
HERCULES@ IMPROVED TECHNICAL PE 200
PRODUCT NAME
CHEMICAUCOMMON NAME pentaerythritol, technical
115-77-5
CAS NUMBER
2 COMPOSITION IINFORMA TION ON INGREDIENTS
Ingredient CASRN Amount
OSHA Hazardous
pentaerythritol 115-77-5 86 - 90%
If this product is used in a manner that might liberate its chemically-bound formaldehyde, refer to MSDS Section
8: Exposure Controls/Personal Protection.
3 HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
WARNING!
Static charges generated by emptying package in or near flammable vapors may cause flash fire.
May form flammable dust-air mixtures.
May cause eye irritation by mechanical abrasion.
May cause skin irritation by mechanical abrasion.
Inhalation of dust may cause respiratory tract irritation.
Refer to Section 5 for Hazardous Combustion Products, and Section 10 for Hazardous
Decomposition/Hazardous Polymerization Products.
4 FIRST AID MEASURES
SKIN
Wash with soap and water. Get medical attention if irritation develops or persists.
EYE
Remove contact lenses. Hold eyelids apart. Immediatelyflush eyes with plenty of low-pressurewater for at
least 15 minutes. Get medical attention if irritation persists.
INHALATION
Removeto fresh air. Get medical attentionif nasal, throat or lung irritationdevelops.
INGESTION
No adverse health effects are expectedfrom accidental ingestion of small amounts of this product. For ingestion
of large amounts: Do NOT induce vomiting. Get immediate medical attention.
5 FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA
Water spray, dry chemical, foam, carbon dioxide or clean extinguishing agents may be used on fires involving
this product.
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FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES
Wear self-contained breathing apparatus pressure-demand,MSHNNIOSH approved (or equivalent) and full
protectivegear when fighting fires involvingthis product.
CONDITIONSTO AVOID
None known.
HAZARDOUS COMBUSTION PRODUCTS
Combustionproducts include: carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, formaldehyde, acrolein and aldehydes
6 ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Ventilate area. Avoid dust formation. If product is not contaminated,scoop into clean containersfor use. If
product is contaminated, scoop into containers, and dispose appropriately. In case of accidental spill or release,
refer to Section 8, Personal Protective Equipment and General Hygiene Practices.
7 HANDLING & STORAGE
GENERAL MEASURES
Ground all equipment.
Blanket vessel with inert gas when emptying bags where flammable vapors may be present.
Ground operator and pour material slowly into conductive, grounded chute.
Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at approximately 200 C (680 F).
Keep container closed when not in use.
MATERIALS OR CONDITIONS TO AVOID
Avoid conditions that generate dust; product may form flammable dust-air mixtures.
Avoid emptying package in or near flammable vapors; static charges may cause flash fire.
Keep away from heat, flame, sparks and other ignition sources.
Avoid storing product near incompatible materials. See MSDS Section 10.
8 EXPOSURE CONTROLS I PERSONAL PROTECTION
WORK PRACTICES & ENGINEERING CONTROLS
Eyewash fountains and safety showers should be easily accessible.
Use process enclosures, local exhaust ventilation, or other engineering controls to control airborne levels below
recommended exposure limits. Discharge from the ventilation system should comply with applicable air
pollution control regulations.
If this product is to be used under conditions which might generate formaldehyde, such as acid hydrolysis and/or
elevated temperature, a monitoring program should be established.
GENERAL HYGIENIC PRACTICES
Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing.
Avoid breathing dust.
Handle in areas with adequate ventilation.
Avoid contamination of food, beverages, or smoking materials.
Wash thoroughly after handling, and before eating, drinking or smoking.
Remove contaminated clothing promptly and clean thoroughly before reuse.
RECOMMENDED EXPOSURE LIMITS
FORMALDEHYDE: If this product is used in a manner that could liberate its chemically-bound formaldehyde, the
OSHA TWA of 0.75 ppm and ACGIH TWA of 0.3 ppm should be observed.
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ACGIH - Threshold Limit Values Averages (TLV-TWA)
Weighted
pentaerythritol 10 mg/m3 TWA
U.S. - OSHA - Vacated PELs - TWAs
pentaerythritol 10 mg/m3 TWA (total dust); 5 mg/m3 TWA (respirable
fraction)
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
Safety glasses
Impervious gloves
Appropriate protective clothing
Appropriate respiratory protection is required when exposure to airborne contaminants may exceed acceptable
limits. Respirators should be selected and used in accordance with OSHA, Subpart I (29 CFR 1910.134) and
manufacturers recommendations.
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PROTECTIVEMEASURES DURINGREPAIR AND MAINTENANCE
Eliminate ignition sources and prevent build-up of static electrical charges.
Completely isolate and thoroughly clean all equipment, piping, or vessels before beginning maintenance or
repairs.
Keep area clean.
9 PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
PHYSICAL STATE: crystals, free-flowing powder
COLOR: white
odorless
ODOR:
Percent Volatile negligibleat 680 F
soluble
Solubility In Water
Bulk Density 1.396 g/cm3 at 680F
10 STABILITY & REACTIVITY
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITIONPRODUCTS
None known.
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION
Not anticipated under normal or recommendedhandling and storage conditions.
GENERAL STABILITY CONSIDERATIONS
Stable under recommendedhandling and storage conditions.
INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS
Incompatiblewith: oxidizing agents
11 TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
CARCINOGENICITY INFORMATION
Not listed as a carcinogen by NTP. Not regulated as a carcinogen by OSHA. Not evaluated by IARC. Product
typically contains minor amounts of formals which may yield formaldehyde under certain use conditions.
COMPONENT - formaldehyde: Regulated as a carcinogen by OSHA. Gas is listed on NTP list of carcinogens.
Gas has been determined to be carcinogenic in animals by IARC. Controversial epidemiology studies of
exposed workers have indicated little or no additional cancer risk related to exposure.
REPORTED HUMAN EFFECTS
-No
PRODUCT/SIMILAR PRODUCT effects at a single oral dose of 50 grams (approx. 2 oz.), the highest dose
reported. Due to the physical nature of this material, may cause eye, skin and respiratory irritation.
REPORTED ANIMAL EFFECTS
PRODUCT/SIMILAR PRODUCT - Acute oral (rat): > 5 g/kg caused diarrhea; (mouse): > 15 g/kg caused central
nervous system effects. Eye irritation (rabbit, 50% aqueous suspension): minimal temporary irritation. Doses of
10 g/kg applied as a paste to rabbits skin did not cause any clinical signs of toxicity. Doses of up to 2.5 g/kg/day
in the diet caused only diarrhea in rats. No adverse effects were seen upon inhalation exposure of animals to 8
g/m3 for 90 days.
12 ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
ECOTOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
PRODUCT/SIMILAR PRODUCT - Acute aquatic 48-hour static EC50 value, in the Daphnia,falls within the
relatively harmless range of >1000 mg/L, according to U.S. Fish and Wildlife criteria.
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13 DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
WASTE DISPOSAL
Landfilling in a permitted solid or hazardous waste facility is recommended. Handling, transportation, and
disposal of material should be conducted in a manner to prevent a nuisance dust hazard. Fully containerize the
material before handling, and protect from exposure to the outdoors. Ensure there are no restrictions on
disposing of bulk or semi-bulk quantities of waste material. Disposal should be in accordance with all Federal,
State and local regulations.
14 TRANSPORT INFORMATION
GENERAL
This product is not subject to DOT regulations. For specific informationregardingtransportationof this product,
please call the Herculesrepresentativeat (905) 279-3338.
15 REGULATORY INFORMATION
CHEMICAL INVENTORIES
U.S. TSCA: The components of this product are included on the TSCA Inventory.
European EINECS : Included on EINECS list.
Canadian CEPA : Included on DSL Inventory.
-SECTIONS
SARA TITLE III 3021304
This product is not an Extremely Hazardous Substance subject to reporting under 40CFR355.
SARA TITLE III- SECTIONS 311 AND 312
HC-1: Acute health hazard
HC-3: Fire hazard
SARA TITLE III- SECTION 313
This product does not contain any chemicals subject to reporting under Section 313 of Title III of the Superfund
Amendments and Reauthorization Act and 40CFR372.
CERCLA
This product does not contain any chemicals subject to reporting as a CERCLA Hazardous Substance under
40CFR302.4.
RCRA
It does not exhibit any of the hazardous characteristics listed in 40CFR261, Subpart C. This product is not a
hazardous waste as listed in 40CFR261.33.
16 OTHER INFORMATION
HMIS RATINGS:
Health 1 Slight Hazard
Flammability 1 Slight Hazard
Reactivity 1 Slight Hazard
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LIST OF ACRONYMS
ACGIH: American Conferences of Govemmentallndustrial Hygienists
AIHA WEEL: American Industrial Hygienists Association-Workplace Environmental Exposure Level
ANSI: American National Standards Institute
CASRN: Chemical Abstracts Service Registry Number
CEPA: Canadian Environmental Protection Act
CERCLA: Comprehensive Emergency Response, Compensation and Liability Act
DSL: Domestic Substances List (Canadian)
HMIS: Hazardous Materials Identification System
IARC: International Agency for Research on Cancer
NDSL: Non-Domestic Substances List (Canadian)
NTP: National Toxicology Program
OSHA: Occupational Safety and Health Administration
PEL: Permissible Exposure Limit (OSHA)
RCRA: Resource Conservation and Recovery Act
RQ: Reportable Quantity
SARA: Superfund Amendment Reauthorization Act
STEL: Short-Term Exposure Limit
TLV: Threshold Limit Values (registered trademark of ACGIH)
TPQ: Threshold Planning Quantity
TSCA: Toxic Substance Control Act
TWA: Time Weighted Average
DISCLAIMER
The information and recommendations contained in this Material Safety Data Sheet have been compiled from
sources believed to be reliable and to represent the most reasonable current opinion on the subject when the
MSDS was prepared. No warranty, guaranty or representation is made as to the correctness or sufficiency of
the information. The user of this product must decide what safety measures are necessary to safely use this
product, either alone or in combination with other products, and determine its environmental regulatory
compliance obligations under any applicable federal or state laws.
MSDS STATUS
Supersedes Date MSDS Revision(s)
02/27/2007 Section 1 (eliminate duplicate product descriptor)
MARKETED BY
HARWICK STANDARD
DISTRIBUTION CORPORATION
60 S. Seiberling Akron, Ohio 44305
Street.
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