Material Safety Data Sheet chemusa
Section I. Chemical Product and Company Identification
DARVAN庐 2
Product Name/ 14004
Code
Trade Name
8061-51-6
CAS#
Supplier R.T. VANDERBILT COMPANY, INC.
Call: (203) 853-1400
In Case of
30 WINFIELD STREET Emergency
NORWALK, CT 06855
Sodium lignin sulfonate
Synonym
Lignosulfonic acid, sodium salt
Chemical name
Not available.
Chemical Family
Chemical Formula Not applicable.
Industrial applications: Dispersing agent. Emulsifying agent.
Material Uses
TSCA 8(b) inventory: DARVAN庐 2
TSCA Status
Section II. Composition and Information on Ingredients
Name CAS # % by Weight
sodium ligno sulfonate 8061-51-6 94
water 7732-18-5 6
Section III. Hazards Identification
Dark brown powder. No acute adverse effects known. Repeated or excessive inhalation of dust may cause
Emergency Overview
respiratory irritation. Dust suspended in air in critical proportions and in the presence of an ignition source
may present an explosion hazard.
Section IV. First Aid Measures
Immediately flush eyes with running water for at least 15 minutes, keeping eyelids open. Cold water may be
Eye Contact
used.
After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of water. Wash contaminated clothing before reusing
Skin Contact
Allow the victim to rest in a well ventilated area. Seek immediate medical attention
Inhalation
Do not induce vomiting. Immediately give two glasses of water, a little at a time. Never give anything by
Ingestion
mouth to an unconscious person. Call a physician. If vomiting occurs spontaneously, lower head below waist
to prevent fluid from entering the lungs
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Section V. Fire and Explosion Data
Not available.
Flammability of the Product
Not available.
Autoignition Temperature
Not available.
Flash Point
LEL - 0.2 oz/cu fl
Flammable Limits
UEL - Unknown
carbon oxides (CO, CO2) sulfur oxides (SO2, SO3...)
Products of Combustion
Explosion Hazards in Presence Dust explosion potential not evaluated. See remarks below.
of Various Substances
SMALL FIRE: Use DRY chemical powder.
Fire Fighting Media
LARGE FIRE: Use water spray, fog or foam. Do not use water jet.
and Instructions
Burning of solids may provide conditions for dust explosion.
Special Remarks on Fire
Hazards
Special Remarks on Explosion As with any dry material, pouring or allowing to free-fall or to be conveyed through chutes or pipes can
Hazards accumulate and generate electrostatic sparks, potentially causing ignition of the material itself, or of any
flammable materials which may come in contact with the material or its container.
Section VI. Accidental Release Measures
Put spilled solid in a waste disposal container. Finish cleaning by spreading water on the contaminated
Small Spill
surface and dispose of according to local and regional authority requirements.
Evacuate area of nonessential personnel. Use safety glasses and gloves. Respiratory protection is required
Large Spill
only if a dust is generated. Scoop or shovel spilled solids into containers. Avoid creating a dust. Prevent
spilled product or contaminated wash water from entering drinking water supplies or streams.
Section VII. Handling and Storage
Keep container dry. Keep in a cool place. Ground all equipment containing material. Keep container tightly
Storage
closed. Keep in a cool, well-ventilated place. Combustible materials should be stored away from extreme
heat and away from strong oxidizing agents.
Avoid breathing dust. After handling, always wash hands thoroughly with soap and water
Handling Procedures and
Equipment
Section VIII. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
Use process enclosures, local exhaust ventilation, or other engineering controls to keep airborne levels below
Engineering Controls
recommended exposure limits. If user operations generate dust, fume or mist, use ventilation to keep
exposure to airborne contaminants below the exposure limit.
Safety glasses. Lab coat. Dust respirator. Be sure to use an approved/certified respirator or equivalent.
Personal Protection
Gloves.
Standard For Particulates (N.O.C.)
TLV / PEL
OSHA 5 mg/cu m (respirable dust);
15 mg/cu m (total dust)
ACGIH 10 mg/cu m (total dust)
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Section IX. Physical and Chemical Properties
Brown. (Dark.) Solid. (Powder.)
Appearance
Not applicable.
Molecular Weight
8 [Basic.]
pH (1% soln/water)
Not available.
Boiling/Condensation Point
Not available.
Melting Point
1.25
Specific Gravity
1.25 g/ml at 25掳C (77掳F)
Density
Not applicable.
Vapor Pressure
Not available.
Vapor Density
Not available.
Volatility
Not available.
Odor
Not available.
Evaporation Rate
Not available.
Viscosity
The product is more soluble in water.
Water/Oil Dist. Coeff.
Easily soluble in methanol, acetone.
Solubility
Partially soluble in cold water.
Very slightly soluble in diethyl ether.
Insoluble in n-octanol.
Section X. Stability and Reactivity Data
The product is stable.
Stability
Not available.
Instability Temperature
Not available.
Conditions of Instability
Reactive with oxidizing agents, acids.
Incompatibility with Various
Substances
Not available.
Corrosivity
Special Remarks on Reactivity Not available.
Section XI. Toxicological Information
Inhalation. Ingestion.
Routes of Entry
LD50: Not available.
Toxicity to Animals
LC50: Not available.
Special Remarks on Toxicity to Not available.
Animals
Acute Effects
Test data indicate product is not an eye irritant.
Eye Contact
Test data indicate product is not a skin irritant.
Skin Contact
No data available.
Sensitization
Ingestion may cause discomfort such as nausea and vomiting.
Ingestion
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Inhalation of dust may cause respiratory irritation.
Inhalation
Not available.
Remarks
CARCINOGENIC EFFECTS Not available.
:
Chronic Effects on
MUTAGENIC EFFECTS Not available.
:
Humans
DEVELOPMENTAL TOXICITY Not available.
:
REPRODUCTIVE TOXICITY Not available.
:
Not available.
Remarks
Section XII. Ecological Information
Not available.
Ecotoxicity
Not available.
BOD and COD
Possibly hazardous short term degradation products are not likely. However, long term degradation products
Products of Biodegradation
may arise.
Not available.
Biodegradability
Not available.
Special Remarks on the
Products of Biodegradation
Section XIII. Disposal Considerations
Waste must be disposed of in accordance with federal, state and local environmental control regulations.
Waste Information
Not available.
Waste Stream
Section XIV. Transport Information
Not a DOT controlled material (United States).
DOT
Not applicable.
Not applicable.
Remarks
Not available.
Maritime transportation
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Section XV. Other Regulatory Information and Pictograms
Not controlled under the HCS (United States).
Classification HCS (USA)
TSCA 8(b) inventory: DARVAN庐 2
Federal and State
Regulations
Not applicable.
Remarks
National Fire Protection
Hazardous Material Flammability
1
0
Health Hazard
Association (U.S.A.)
Information System
1 0 0
Fire Hazard
(U.S.A.) Reactivity
Health
0
Reactivity
Specific hazard
E
Personal Protection
Other regulatory EINECS: This product is on the European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical Substances.
specifications
CEPA DSL: DARVAN庐 2
Australia: DARVAN庐 2
Japan (MITI): DARVAN庐 2
Korea (TCCL): DARVAN庐 2
Protective Clothing
(Pictograms)
Section XVI. Other Information
Not available.
References
Not available.
Other Special
Considerations
Validated by Erin A. Bendig on 8/8/2003. Verified by Erin A. Bendig.
Previous Validation Date: No Previous Validation. Printed 8/8/2003.
Information Contact David Bower, Ph.D. (203) 853-1400 ext. 233
Corporate Risk Management
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