Material Safety Data Sheet chemcan
Section I. Chemical Product and Company Identification
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Product Name/ Code 00108
Trade Name
Mixture
CAS#
Supplier R.T. VANDERBILT COMPANY, INC.
In case of Call (203)853-1400
30 WINFIELD STREET Emergency
NORWALK, CT 06855
38% 1,10-Phenanthroline in n-butanol and 2-ethylhexanoic acid.
Synonym
Not applicable.
Chemical Name
Not available.
Chemical Family
Not applicable.
Chemical Formula
Material Uses Coatings: Paint.
Section II. Composition and Information on Ingredients
Name CAS # % by
Weight
1,10-phenanthroline 66-71-7 38
n-butanol 71-36-3 52
2-ethylhexanoic acid 149-57-5 10
Section III. Hazards Identification
Brown liquid with alcohol odor. Severe eye and skin irritant. Harmful if inhaled, swallowed, or absorbed
Emergency Overview
through skin. Flammable.
Section IV. First Aid Measures
Check for and remove any contact lenses. IMMEDIATELY flush eyes with running water for at least 15
Eye Contact
minutes, keeping eyelids open. COLD water may be used. DO NOT use an eye ointment. Seek medical
attention.
After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of water. Gently and thoroughly wash the contaminated
Skin Contact
skin with running water and non-abrasive soap. Be particularly careful to clean folds, crevices, creases and
groin. Cover the irritated skin with an emollient. If irritation persists, seek medical attention. Wash
contaminated clothing before reusing.
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
Flammable.
Flammability of the Product
The lowest known value is 343掳C (649.4掳F) (n-butanol).
Auto-Ignition Temperature
CLOSED CUP: 36掳C (96.8掳F).
Flash Points
The greatest known range is LOWER: 1.4% UPPER: 11.2% (n-butanol)
Flammable Limits
carbon oxides (CO, CO2) nitrogen oxides (NO, NO2...)
Products of Combustion
Explosion Hazards in Presence Risks of explosion of the product in presence of mechanical impact: Not available.
Risks of explosion of the product in presence of static discharge: Not available.
of Various Substances
No specific information is available in our database regarding the product's risks of explosion in the presence
of various materials.
Flammable liquid, soluble or dispersed in water.
Fire Fighting Media
SMALL FIRE: Use DRY chemicals, CO2, alcohol foam or water spray.
and Instructions
LARGE FIRE: Use alcohol foam, water spray or fog.
Vapors of butanol solvent may be explosive when mixed with air.
Special Remarks on
Fire Hazards
Special Remarks on Explosion No additional remark.
Hazards
Section VI. Accidental Release Measures
Warn personnel to move away. Absorb with an inert material and place in an appropriate waste disposal
Small Spill
container.
Flammable liquid.
Large Spill
Keep away from heat. Keep away from sources of ignition. Stop leak if without risk. Absorb with DRY earth,
sand or other non-combustible material. DO NOT touch spilled material. Prevent entry into sewers,
basements or confined areas; dike if needed. Eliminate all sources of ignition. Be careful that the product is
not present at a concentration level above TLV. Check TLV on the MSDS and with local authorities.
Section VII. Handling and Storage
Keep container tightly closed. Keep in a cool, well-ventilated place. Highly toxic or infectious materials
Storage
should be stored in a separate locked safety storage cabinet or room.
Avoid breathing vapors or spray mists. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. DO NOT ingest. DO NOT use in
Handling Procedures and
presence of electrostatic discharges. Ground all equipment containing material. Store and use away from
Equipment
heat, sparks, open flame, or any other ignition source. Keep container tightly closed and dry. Wear suitable
protective clothing.
Section VIII. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
Provide exhaust ventilation or other engineering controls to keep the airborne concentrations of vapors below
Engineering Controls
their respective threshold limit value. Ensure that eyewash stations and safety showers are proximal to the
work-station location.
Splash goggles. Lab coat. Vapor and dust respirator. Be sure to use a MSHA/NIOSH approved respirator or
Personal Protection
equivalent. Gloves.
n-butanol
TLV/PEL
TWA: 50 (ppm) from OSHA (PEL) SKIN
CEIL: 50 (ppm) from ACGIH (TLV)
CEIL: 152 (mg/m3) from ACGIH
STEL: 150 CEIL: 152 (ppm) from RQMT
Consult local authorities for acceptable exposure limits.
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Section IX. Physical and Chemical Properties
Amber to brown. Liquid.
Appearance
Not applicable.
Molecular Weight
Not available.
pH (1% soln/water)
Not available.
Boiling/Condensation Point
Not available.
Melting/Sublimation Point
0.93-0.97 (Water = 1)
Specific Gravity
Not available.
Density
The highest known value is 4.2 mm of Hg (@ 20掳C) (n-butanol).
Vapor Pressure
The highest known value is 4.97 (Air = 1) (2-ethylhexanoic acid). Weighted average: 2.98 (Air = 1)
Vapor Density
Volatility 52% (v/v).
Odor / Odor Threshold Not available.
Evaporation rate Not available.
Not available.
Viscosity
Not available.
Water/Oil Dist. Coeff.
Solubility Very slightly soluble in cold water.
Section X. Stability and Reactivity Data
The product is stable.
Stability
Not available.
Instability Temperature
No additional remark.
Conditions of Instability
Highly reactive with oxidizing agents, acids, iron.
Incompatibility with
Various Substances
No specific information is available in our database regarding the corrosivity of this product in presence of
Corrosivity
various materials.
Special Remarks on Reactivity No additional remark.
Section XI. Toxicological Information
Absorbed through skin. Eye contact. Inhalation. Ingestion
Routes of Entry
Acute oral toxicity (LD50): 257 mg/kg [Rat].
Toxicity to Animals
Acute dermal toxicity (LD50): 440 mg/kg [Rabbit]
Acute toxicity of the vapor (LC50): 8000 ppm 4 hour(s) [Rat]. (n-butanol)
Eye irritation - 39-55/110 Draize
Special Remarks on
Toxicity to Animals
Acute Effects
Extremely hazardous in case of eye contact (irritant). Inflammation of the eye is characterized by redness,
Eye contact
watering, and itching.
This product is a skin irritant.
Skin contact
No data available.
Sensitization
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Extremely hazardous in case of ingestion. Product may be an aspiration hazard.
Ingestion
Very hazardous in case of inhalation.
Inhalation
No additional remark.
Remark
CARCINOGENIC EFFECTS Not available.
:
Chronic Effects on
MUTAGENIC EFFECTS Not available.
:
Humans
DEVELOPMENTAL TOXICITY: Animal data show developmental effects only at exposure levels producing
other toxic effects in the adult animals. [25 mg/kg] [ 2-ethylhexanoic acid]. Teratogenic NOAEL [250 mg/kg] [
2-ethylhexanoic acid].
REPRODUCTIVE TOXICITY Not available.
:
2-ethylhexanoic acid and n-butanol are reported to cause reproductive/teratogenic efffects in laboratory
Remarks
animals.
Overexposure causes tearing, stinging and redness to eyes. May cause skin irritation with stinging, redness
and some swelling. Inhalation of mist may be irritating to the respiratory tract.
Effects of overexposure to butanol vapor or mist causes headache, dizziness, drowsiness, irritation of
mucous membranes, irritation to the throat and depression of the central nervous system. Severely irritating
to the eyes.
Section XII. Ecological Information
Not available.
Ecotoxicity
Not available.
BOD5 and COD
Possibly hazardous short term degradation products are not likely. However, long term degradation products
Products of Biodegradation
may arise.
Not available.
Biodegradability
No additional remark.
Special Remarks on the
Products of Biodegradation
Section XIII. Disposal Considerations
RCRA Hazardous Waste: D001 (Ignitable)
Waste information
Not available.
Waste stream
Section XIV. Transport Information
TDG CLASS 3(6.1): Flammable liquid, toxic.
TDG Road/Rail
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Shipping name: Flammable liquid, toxic, 3(6.1), UN: 1992, PG: III
No additional remark.
Remarks
Not available.
Maritime
Transportation
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Section XV. Other Regulatory Information and Pictograms
Federal & Provincial
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Regulations.
Canadian NPRI: n-butanol
WHMIS CLASS B-2: Flammable liquid with a flash point lower than 37.8掳C (100掳F).
WHMIS (Canada)
WHMIS CLASS D-1B: Material causing immediate and serious toxic effects (TOXIC).
WHMIS CLASS D-2A: Material causing other toxic effects (VERY TOXIC).
WHMIS CLASS D-2B: Material causing other toxic effects (TOXIC).
Remark No additional remark.
Other regulatory lists TSCA inventory: ACTIV-8庐
EINECS: This product is on the European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical
Substances.
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Personal Protection Specific hazard
WHMIS (Canada)
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Protective Clothing
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Section XVI. Other Information
Not available.
References
No additional remark.
Other Special
Considerations
Validated by Romana Uzar on 10/2/2006. Verified by Romana Uzar.
Printed 10/2/2006.
Information Contact (203) 853-1400
Corporate Risk Management Department
Notice to Reader
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Information presented herein has been compiled from sources considered to be dependable and is accurate and reliable to the best of our
knowledge and belief but is not guaranteed to be so. Nothing herein is to be construed as recommending any practice or any product in
violation of any patent or in violation of any law or regulation. It is the user鈥檚 responsibility to determine for himself the suitability of any
material for a specific purpose and to adopt such safety precautions as may be necessary. We make no warranty as to the results to be obtained
in using any material and, since conditions of use are not under our control, we must necessarily disclaim all liability with respect to the use of
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