MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
SECTION 1 - PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION AND USE
PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (PIN):
PRODUCT IDENTIFIER
Vitamin E acetate VT100X
PRODUCT USE
MANUFACTURERS NAME: SUPPLIERS NAME:
Xenex Labs XENEX LABORATORIES INC.
STREET ADDRESS: STREET ADDRESS:
2402 CANOE AVENUE
CITY: PROVINCE: CITY: PROVINCE:
COQUITLAM B.C.
POSTAL CODE: EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NO: POSTAL CODE: EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NO:
SPE100 V3K 6C2 (CHEMTREC) 1-800-424-9300
SECTION 2 - HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS
HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS
% CAS NUMBER LD50 / LC50 OF INGREDIENT
/ CHEMICAL FORMULA
(SPECIFY SPECIES) (SPECIFY ROUTE AND DOSE)
Vitamin E acetate 100 7695-91-2 RAT ORAL 4000 mg/kg
C31H52O3 MOUSE ORAL 4000 mg/kg
RAT DERMAL 3000 mg/kg
SECTION 3 - PHYSICAL DATA
PHYSICAL STATE AND APPEARANCE ODOR TASTE ODOR THRESHOLD (ppm)
Liquid (Slightly yellowish liquid) Almost odorless Not Available Not Available
MELTING POINT (C) BOILING POINT (C) VAPOR PRESSURE VAPOR DENSITY VOLATILITY
-25.7掳C (-17.5掳F) 443掳C (829.4掳F) Not Available Not Available Not Available
pH SPECIFIC GRAVITY DISPERSION PROPERTIES / SOLUBILITY
Not Available 0.9533 Soluble in diethyl ether, acetone. Insoluble in cold water, hot water.
SECTION 4 - FIRE AND EXPLOSION DATA
NO YES
FLAMMABILITY IF YES, UNDER WHAT CONDITIONS?
May be combustible at high temperature - Slightly flammable to flammable in the presence of heat
MEANS OF EXTINCTION
SMALL: Use DRY chemical powder.
LARGE: Use water spray, fog or foam. Do NOT use water jet.
FLASHPOINT (C) AND METHOD FLAMMABLE LIMITS (% BY VOLUME) CRITICAL TEMPERATURE
Not Available UPPER: Not Available LOWER: Not Available Not Available
AUTOIGNITION TEMPERATURE (C) HAZARDOUS COMBUSTION PRODUCTS
320掳C (608掳F) (CO,CO2) Oxides of carbon. Acrid smoke and fume
SECTION 5 - REACTIVITY DATA
YES NO IF NO, UNDER WHICH CONDITIONS?
CHEMICAL STABILITY
The product is stable
NO YES
INCOMPATIBILITY WITH OTHER SUBSTANCES IF SO, WHICH ONES?
Reactive with oxidizing agents
REACTIVITY, AND UNDER WHAT CONDITIONS
Incompatible with iron, silver and metal salts, Avoid humidity.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS
The product itself and the products of degradation are not toxic
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
VT100X
PRODUCT IDENTIFIER
Vitamin E acetate
SECTION 6 - TOXICOLOGICAL PROPERTIES
ROUTE OF ENTRY
INGESTION
INHALATION
SKIN CONTACT SKIN ABSORPTION EYE CONTACT
EFFECTS OF ACUTE EXPOSURE TO PRODUCT
Hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant), of eye contact (irritant), of ingestion, of inhalation. Slightly hazardous in case of skin contact (permeator).
EFFECTS OF CHRONIC EXPOSURE TO PRODUCT
The substance may be toxic to blood, liver. Repeated or prolonged exposure to the substance can produce target organs damage. May cause adverse
reproductive effects based on animal data
SYNERGISTIC PRODUCTS
EXPOSURE LIMITS IRRITANCY OF PRODUCT SENSITIZATION OF PRODUCT
Not Available Yes Not Available Not Available
REPRODUCTIVE TOXICITY MUTAGENICITY
TERATOGENICITY CARCINOGENICITY
Not Available Not Available Not Available Not Available
SECTION 7 - PREVENTATIVE MEASURE
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
GLOVES (SPECIFY) RESPIRATOR (SPECIFY) EYE (SPECIFY)
Yes ( impervious ) Approved / Certified respirator Safety goggles, face shield
FOOTWEAR (SPECIFY) CLOTHING (SPECIFY) OTHER (SPECIFY)
No Coveralls / Lab coat Eyewash equipment nearby
ENGINEERING CONTROLS (SPECIFY eg. VENTILATION, ENCLOSED PROCESS)
Provide exhaust ventilation or other engineering controls to keep the airborne concentrations of vapors below their respective threshold limit value. Ensure that
eyewash stations and safety showers are proximal to the work-station location.
LEAK AND SPILL PROCEDURE
Absorb with an inert material and put the spilled material in an appropriate waste disposal. Finish cleaning by spreading water on the contaminated surface
and allow to evacuate through the sanitary system.
WASTE DISPOSAL
According to local, provincial, and federal regulations.
HANDLING PROCEDURES AND EQUIPMENT
Keep away from heat. Keep away from sources of ignition. Empty containers pose a fire risk, evaporate the residue under a fume hood. Ground all equipment
containing material. Do not breathe gas/fumes/ vapor/spray. Wear suitable protective clothing. In case of insufficient ventilation, wear suitable respiratory
equipment. If you feel unwell, seek medical attention and show the label when possible. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Keep away from incompatibles such
as oxidizing agents, acids, alkalis.
STORAGE REQUIREMENTS
Light Sensitive. Store in a light resistant container. Keep container tightly closed. Keep container in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area. Container may be
hazardous when empty since they retain product residues observe all warnings and precautions listed for the product. Do not store above 23掳C (73.4掳F)
SPECIAL SHIPPING INFORMATION
Not a DOT controlled material
SECTION 8 - FIRST AID MEASURES
SPECIFIC MEASURES
SKIN Wash with soap and water. Cover the irritated skin with an emollient. Remove contaminated clothing and shoes. Get medical
attention if irritation develops. Wash clothing before reuse, thoroughly clean shoes before reuse.
EYES Eye Contact Check for and remove any contact lenses. In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least
15 minutes. Get medical attention.
INHALATION If inhaled remove to fresh air. If not breathing give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical attention.
INGESTION Do NOT induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical personnel. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious perso
Loosen tight clothing such as collar, tie, belt or waistband. Get medical attention if symptoms appear.
IF IRRITATION PERSISTS AND IN ALL OTHER CASES, GET IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION.
SECTION 9 - PREPARATION DATE OF M.S.D.S.
All chemicals may pose unknown hazards and should be used with caution. This Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) applies only to the material as packa
If this product is combined with other materials, deteriorates, or becomes contaminated, it may pose hazards not mentioned in this MSDS. It shall be the us
responsibility to develop proper methods of handling and personal protection based on the actual conditions of use. While this MSDS is based on technical
data judged to be reliable, Xenex Laboratories Inc. assumes no responsibility for the completeness or accuracy of the information contained herein.
PREPARED BY (GROUP, DEPARTMENT, ETC.) PHONE NUMBER DATE:
CONTROL DEPARTMENT (604) 552 3031 February 20 2007
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