MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
THE HALLSTAR COMPANY
Section 1 - Identification of Substance and Company
Product Name: CoSept鈩? B Product Code: 0347
Chemical Name: Butylparaben
The HallStar Company (1)
Supplier: HMIS
120 S. Riverside Plaza Suite 1620 Health: 1
Chicago, IL 60606 PH: 877-427-4255 Flammability: 0
USA Reactivity: 0
Gloves & Safety Glasses
Information: (908) 852-6128
Emergency: CHEMTREC - (800) 424-9300
Section 2 - Information on Ingredients
Chemical Name CAS#
Butylparaben (n-butyl-4-hydroxybenzoate) 94-26-8
Section 3 - Hazard Identification
White crystalline powder; mild odor.
Potential Health Effects
Skin Contact: None anticipated, nonirritating.
Eye Contact: May cause slight eye irritation of susceptible persons.
Ingestion: Very low toxicity.
Inhalation: Dust may be a transient irritant.
Section 4 - First Aid Measures
Skin Contact: Remove contaminated clothing and wash affected skin with soap and water.
Eye Contact: Flush eyes with large amounts of water for at least 15 minutes. If irritation persists,
consult a physician.
Ingestion: Induce vomiting and then gargle to clear mouth. Contact a physician.
Inhalation: Person should be moved to a fresh air environment.
Section 5 - Explosion and Fire-Fighting Measures
Extinguishing Media: CO2, Dry Chemical, Water Fog
Special Fire-Fighting Procedures: A MSHA/NIOSH approved self-contained breathing apparatus should be worn.
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards: Concentrated dust may produce an explosion hazard.
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Section 6 - Accidental Release/Spill Procedures
Steps to be Taken in Case Material is Released or Spilled: Dike and contain the spill with inert material (i.e., sand,
earth, sawdust) and transfer liquid and solid diking material to separate containers for recovery or disposal. Wash
floor area with hot water solution. Remove contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. Wash affected skin areas
with soap and water. Keep spills out of all sewers and bodies of water.
Section 7 - Handling and Storage
Containers should be kept tightly closed and stored in a dry well-ventilated location.
Section 8 - Personal Protection
ACGIH Threshold Limit Value (TLV): None
OSHA Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL): None
Hand Protection: Rubber gloves Respiratory Protection: None required for normal operation.
Eye Protection: Safety glasses
Engineering Measures: For normal operation, local exhaust ventilation should suffice. Direct exhaust when
material becomes heated and fumes are given off.
Other: Eyewash facility in vicinity.
Section 9 - Physical and Chemical Properties
Boiling Point: 329潞F Specific Gravity: 1.05
Flash Point (COC): N/A Melting Point: 154-162潞F
Solubility in Water: 0.03% @77潞F Vapor Pressure: 0.5 mm Hg @268潞F
Vapor Density (air=1): N/A
Appearance and Odor: White crystalline powder; mild odor.
Section 10 - Stability and Reactivity
Stability: This product is stable under normal conditions.
Conditions to Avoid: Strong oxidizing agents, highly alkaline substances.
Hazardous Decomposition: Thermal decomposition (e.g., fire) will produce carbon dioxide (an asphyxiant at high
levels) and may produce carbon monoxide (highly toxic if inhaled), phenolic vapors, soot and smoke.
Section 11 - Toxicological Information
Acute Toxicity:
Oral LD50 (mice): 5-17 g/kg.
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Section 12 - Ecological Information
Literature suggests butylparaben is readily biodegradable. This product does not contain any ozone depleting
compounds (ODC鈥檚).
Section 13 - Disposal Considerations
Waste Disposal Methods: Material should be disposed of in accordance to current local, state and federal
regulations. This material is not hazardous waste under current RCRA regulations. Contacting a waste disposal
service is recommended.
Section 14 - Transport Information
Not classified as hazardous according to the Department of Transportation.
Section 15 - Regulatory Information
Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA): This product is in compliance with the TSCA inventory of the United
States.
Domestic Substance List (DSL): This product is listed on the DSL inventory of Canada.
European Inventory of Existing Chemical Substances (EINECS): This product is listed on the EINECS of Europe
(202-318-7).
Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act (SARA): This product has the following hazards as defined in
Section 311/312 of 40 CFR Part 372:
Hazards
None
This product contains the following chemicals subject to the reporting requirements of Section 313 or Title III of
SARA and 40 CFR Part 372:
Ingredients
None
California Proposition 65: This product contains the following substances known to the State of California to cause
cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm per the Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986:
Ingredients
None
Section 16 - Other Information
Prepared By: AAC Revision Date: 09/02
Supersedes: 07/07
All information is presented in good faith using available information. The HallStar Company makes no representation of the
accuracy or completeness of the information. The user should consider this information as a supplement to other information that
may be available. User should also determine suitability of information in their situation to determine proper use and disposal,
protection of persons and the environment.
(1)
Affiliated companies include RTD*HallStar Company, HallStar Solutions Corp., Ester Solutions Company, Memphis Solutions
Company and Marine Magnesium & Minerals Company.
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