*****Avatar Corporation******************************************************************Controlled Document*****
Title: Material Safety Data Sheet for: Avox鈩? 8 Document Number: MSDS-0213-01
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? 8
Food Grade 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
Vegetable Oil 8001-30-7 80%
Butylated Hydroxytoluene 128-37-0 20%
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION:
HMIS Code: Health-1, Flammability-1, Reactivity-0
NFPA: Health-1, 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.
4. FIRST AID MEASURES:
EYE: Flush immediately with large amounts of water for at least 15 minutes. Get
medical attention if irritation develops or persists.
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:
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.
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*****Avatar Corporation******************************************************************Controlled Document*****
Title: Material Safety Data Sheet for: Avox鈩? 8 Document Number: MSDS-0213-01
Date effective: 01/10/02
Written By: J. Geils Reviewed and Authorized By:
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: Avoid breathing vapor from heated material. Use only with adequate
ventilation.
VENTILATION TYPE REQUIRED (local, mechanical, special): Mechanical.
OTHER: Eyewash station and safety shower.
9. CHEMICAL AND PHYSICAL PROPERTIES:
APPEARANCE: Clear light yellow liquid
ODOR: Slight
VAPOR PRESSURE: Not available
VAPOR DENSITY (Air=1): Not available
BOILING POINT: >204掳 F
FLASH POINT: 139掳 (Pensky-Martens closed cup)
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SOLUBILITY: Negligible in water
SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 0.925
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)
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION: Not determined. However, precaution should be
taken to prevent runoff from entering drains, sewers, or streams.
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*****Avatar Corporation******************************************************************Controlled Document*****
Title: Material Safety Data Sheet for: Avox鈩? 8 Document Number: MSDS-0213-01
Date effective: 01/10/02
Written By: J. Geils Reviewed and Authorized By:
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, immediate 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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