MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
1. CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
PRODUCT NAME: PolyMethylol鈩?
SYNONYMS: Sidestream from Polyol Manufacturing Process.
SUPPLIER: GEO Specialty Chemicals, Inc.
TRIMET Products Group
2409 N. Cedar Crest Blvd.
Allentown, PA 18104-9733
1-800-289-3015
NFPA Rating: Health: 1 Flammability: 1 Reactivity: 0
HMIS Classification: Health: 1 Flammability: 1 Reactivity: 0
EMERGENCY TELEPHONE: CHEMTREC: (800) 424-9300
Outside USA - (703) 527-3887 collect calls accepted
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW:
Slightly off-white, viscous liquid. Odorless. May cause eye, skin and respiratory tract irritation.
2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
OSHA - PEL's ACGIH 2002 - TLV's
Ingredient / CAS No. Weight %
Water 50-57 None Established. None Established.
7732-18-5
Trade secret : 23-30 None Established. None Established.
Poly alcohol byproducts
Dimethylolpropionic acid 7-13 None Established. None Established.
4767-03-7
Trimethylolethane 5-9 None Established. None Established.
77-85-0
Sodium formate 1-4 None Established. None Established.
141-53-7
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Hazard Information: CAUTION! May cause eye, skin and respiratory tract irritation.
Eye Contact: May cause moderate transient eye irritation.
Inhalation: Not considered hazardous under normal conditions of use. Inhalation of mist or
vapor may irritate respiratory tract.
Skin Contact: May cause moderate irritation on prolonged or repeated contact.
Ingestion: Considered slightly toxic.
Aggravated Conditions: Existing skin, eye, and lung conditions.
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4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Inhalation: If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing give artificial respiration, preferably mouth-to-mouth.
If breathing is difficult give oxygen. Get medical attention.
Skin Contact: Wash immediately with plenty of soap and water, remove contaminated clothing and footwear.
Wash clothing before reuse. Discard contaminated footwear. Get medical attention if irritation
should develop.
Eye Contact: Remove contact lenses. Immediately flush with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, holding
eyelids apart to ensure flushing of the entire surface. Washing within one minute is essential to
achieve maximum effectiveness. Seek medical attention.
Ingestion: Do not induce vomiting. If vomiting should occur spontaneously, keep the airway clear. Get
medical attention. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
Notes To Physician: Treat symptomatically.
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Flash Point (掳F/掳C) >210掳F/>98.9掳C
Flash Point Method: PMCC
Autoignition Temp. (掳F): Not Determined
Flammable Limits in Air - Lower (%): Not Determined
Flammable Limits in Air - Upper (%): Not Determined
Extinguishing Media: Water fog, carbon dioxide, foam, dry chemical.
Fire Fighting Procedures: Cool exposed containers with water spray after extinguishing fire.
Special Exposure Hazards: None known.
Special Protective Equipment: Full protective clothing and approved self-contained breathing apparatus
required for fire fighting personnel.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Procedure for Cleaning/Absorption: Clean up spill immediately. Soak up small spills with inert absorbent material and
place in a labeled waste container for disposal. Spills of solutions are extremely
slippery so all residue must be removed promptly. Provide adequate ventilation
to spill area. Wear adequate personal protective clothing and equipment. Do not
permit solutions of product into sewers or waterways.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS: CAUTION!
MAY CAUSE SKIN, EYE, AND RESPIRATORY TRACT IRRITATION!
HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED OR INHALED.
Handling: FOR INDUSTRIAL USE ONLY.
Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing.
Avoid breathing mist or vapors.
Do NOT take internally.
Wear chemical splash goggles, gloves, and protective clothing when handling.
Use respiratory protection where mists or vapors may be generated.
Wash thoroughly after handling.
Keep container tightly closed when not in use.
Use only in a well-ventilated area.
Warm to 122掳 F (50掳 C) and mix well before using.
Storage: Store at 15 - 25掳 C (59 - 77掳 F) in original closed containers.
Product may congeal or stratify if cold.
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8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Engineering Controls: Local exhaust ventilation as necessary to maintain exposures to within applicable
limits. Please refer to the ACGIH document, "Industrial Ventilation, A Manual of
Recommended Practices", most recent edition, for details.
Respiratory Protection: When exposures exceed the PEL or TLV, use NIOSH/MSHA approved respirator
in accordance with OSHA Respiratory Protection Requirements under 29 CFR
1910.134.
Gloves: Appropriate chemical resistant gloves should be worn.
Skin Protection: Normal work coveralls.
Eye Protection: Chemical goggles or a face shield if splashing hazard exists.
Other Personal Protection Data: Eyewash fountains and safety showers must be easily accessible.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Physical State: VISCOUS LIQUID
Color: SLIGHTLY OFF-WHITE
Odor: ODORLESS
pH: 3 to 4
Specific Gravity ~1.120
Density @ 20掳 C: 9.3 lbs/gal
Boiling Point (掳F/掳C): > 392掳 F/ 200掳 C
Melting Point Range (掳F/掳C): Not Applicable
Freezing Point/Range (掳F/掳C): Not Determined
Vapor Pressure: <1 mm Hg
Vapor Density (Air=1): >1
% Volatile by Volume: 55% (Water)
Evaporation Rate (BuAc=1): Not Determined
Solubility in Water Description: PARTIALLY SOLUBLE IN HOT AND COLD WATER
VOCs (lbs/gallon): Not Determined
Viscosity, Dynamic (Centipoise) @ 20掳 C: Not Determined
Molecular Weight: Not Applicable
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Chemical Stability: Stable under normal conditions of handling, use and transportation.
Conditions to Avoid: None
Materials to Avoid: Contact with oxidizing agents.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Carbon Monoxide and Carbon Dioxide.
Hazardous Polymerization: Not anticipated under normal or recommended handling and storage conditions.
Additional Guidelines: None.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
PRINCIPAL ROUTES OF EXPOSURE: Skin, eyes and respiratory tract.
Ingestion: Considered slightly toxic.
Skin Contact: May cause moderate irritation on prolonged or repeated contact.
Inhalation: Not considered hazardous under normal conditions of use. Inhalation of mist or
vapor may irritate respiratory tract.
Eye Contact: May cause moderate transient eye irritation.
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Carcinogenicity Status:
(Chemical Name, Wt. %, CAS No.)
Water 50-57 7732-18-5
IARC Group 1, Group 2A or Group 2B Carcinogen: Not Listed
National Toxicology Program Known or Suspect Carcinogen: Not Listed
ACGIH Confirmed or Suspected Carcinogen: Not Listed
OSHA Select or Possible Select Carcinogen: Not Listed
Trade Secret :Poly Alcohol Byproducts 23-30
IARC Group 1, Group 2A or Group 2B Carcinogen: Not Listed
National Toxicology Program Known or Suspect Carcinogen: Not Listed
ACGIH Confirmed or Suspected Carcinogen: Not Listed
OSHA Select or Possible Select Carcinogen: Not Listed
Dimethylolpropionic Acid 7-13 4767-03-7
IARC Group 1, Group 2A or Group 2B Carcinogen: Not Listed
National Toxicology Program Known or Suspect Carcinogen: Not Listed
ACGIH Confirmed or Suspected Carcinogen: Not Listed
OSHA Select or Possible Select Carcinogen: Not Listed
Trimethylolethane 5-9 77-85-0
IARC Group 1, Group 2A or Group 2B Carcinogen: Not Listed
National Toxicology Program Known or Suspect Carcinogen: Not Listed
ACGIH Confirmed or Suspected Carcinogen: Not Listed
OSHA Select or Possible Select Carcinogen: Not Listed
Sodium Formate 1-4 141-53-7
IARC Group 1, Group 2A or Group 2B Carcinogen: Not Listed
National Toxicology Program Known or Suspect Carcinogen: Not Listed
ACGIH Confirmed or Suspected Carcinogen: Not Listed
OSHA Select or Possible Select Carcinogen: Not Listed
Acute Oral LD50 (mg/kg): Not Determined
Acute Dermal LD50 (mg/kg): Not Determined
Acute Inhalation LC50 (mg/l): Not Determined
Mutagenicity/Genotoxicity: This product was not tested in the Ames Test.
Other Information: Acute LD0 = >5.0 g/kg (mice) DMPA.
DMPA is mildly irritating to skin with a Draize score of 2
DMPA is moderately irritating to eye with a Draize score of 7.3
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Mobility: Not Determined
Persistence: Not Determined
Bioaccumulative: Not Determined
Ecotoxicological Information:
Acute Fish Toxicity: Not Determined
Acute Crustaceans Toxicity: Not Determined
Acute Algae Toxicity: Not Determined
Chemical Fate Information: Not Determined
Other Information: No other ecological studies have been carried out on this product.
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13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Waste Disposal Method:
Dispose of product in an approved chemical waste facility or incinerate in accordance with all Federal, State and local
regulations. Since the emptied container retains product residue, all labeled hazard precautions must be observed. Do
NOT put solutions containing this product into sewer systems.
RCRA
Is the unused product a RCRA hazardous waste if discarded? (Yes/No) No
If yes, the EPA Hazardous Waste Code is: N/A
14. TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION
DOT:
DOT Status: NOT REGULATED FOR TRANSPORTATION.
Harmonized Tariff Number: 3824.90.9190
ICAO/IATA:
Status: NOT REGULATED FOR TRANSPORTATION.
IMDG:
Status: NOT REGULATED FOR TRANSPORTATION.
Flash Point (掳F/掳C) >210掳F/>98.9掳C
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
International Inventories:
USA TSCA Inventory Status: All of the components of this product are listed on the US EPA TSCA
Inventory, or exempt from listing.
Canadian DSL: Some of the components of this product are not listed on the Canadian
Domestic Substances List.
Canadian NDSL: Some of the components of this product are not found on the Canadian Non-
Domestic Substances List.
European - EINECS: All of the components of this product are not listed on EINECS.
European - ELINCS. All of the components of this product are not listed on ELINCS.
Japanese Chemical Inventory: All of the components of this product are not listed on the JPENCS Inventory.
Philippines Chemical Inventory: All of the components of this product are not found on the Philippines
Inventory.
Australian Chemical Inventory: All of the components of this product are not listed on the Australian Chemical
Inventory.
Korean Chemical Inventory: All of the components of this product are not found on the Korean Existing
Chemical Substances List.
SARA Section 311/ 312 Hazard Class: This product is classified as a SARA ACUTE HEALTH HAZARD.
Other Information: This product does not contain any ingredients subject to the reporting
requirements of SARA Title III, Section 313 (40 CFR Part 372).
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16. OTHER INFORMATION
Prepared / Edited By: Christie B. Johnson 鈥? Regulatory Manager
Telephone Number: (267) 960-7943
Reference Number: 3105X PD
Revision Date: 07/30/2007
Additional Information: None.
Important Note: The information provided in this Safety Data Sheet is correct to the best of our
knowledge, information and belief at the date of its publication. The information
given is designed only as a guidance for safe handling, use, processing, storage,
transportation, disposal and release and is not to be considered a warranty or
quality specification. The information relates only to the specific material
designated and may not be valid for such material used in combination with any
other materials or in any process, unless specified in the text.
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