MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Date-Issued: 08/23/2000
MSDS Ref. No: 95582
Date-Revised: 09/14/2000
Revision No: New MSDS
Capsil鈩?
1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
PRODUCT NAME:
Capsil鈩?
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Polyether Modified Polysiloxane
MANUFACTURER 24 HR. EMERGENCY TELEPHONE
NUMBERS
The Scotts Company
Hyponex - Miracle Gro - Scotts Sierra CHEMTREC (U.S.): (800) 424-9300
14111 Scottslawn Road International: 1-703-527-3887
Marysville, OH 43041 Emergency Phone: 1-937-644-0011
Customer Service: 1-800-225-2883
PN:
95582
2. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Chemical Name CAS# OSHA PEL ACGIH TLV
Polyether Modified Polysiloxane* None None
COMMENTS:
*Consists of a blend of polyether - polymethylsiloxane-copolymer and nonionic surfactant.
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
PHYSICAL APPEARANCE:
Clear to pale yellow liquid, faint polyether odor
IMMEDIATE CONCERNS:
Not considered a hazardous substance.
POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS
EYES:
May cause irritation with prolonged or repeated contact.
SKIN:
May cause irritation.
INGESTION:
Mildly toxic based on acute animal studies.
INHALATION:
Inhalation of vapors and mists maybe irritating to respiratory tract tissues.
ROUTES OF ENTRY:
Dermal
COMMENTS:
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
EYES:
Flush with water for 15 minutes or more (if easy to do so, remove contact lenses); if irritation persists, consult a
physician (preferably an eye specialist) and show MSDS.
SKIN:
Remove soiled or soaked clothing immediately. Wash off area immedicately with soap and water. Consult a physician
if irritation persists.
INGESTION:
Seek medical attention and show MSDS.
INHALATION:
Remove individual from source of exposure to fresh air. If individual is not breathing, administer artifical
respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get immediate medical attention.
NOTES TO PHYSICIAN:
All treatments should be based on observed signs and symptoms of distress in the patient. Consideration should be
given to the possibility that overexposure to materials other than this product may have occurred.
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
FLASHPOINT AND METHOD:
>(212掳F)TAG CC
FLAMMABLE CLASS:
IIIB
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA:
Foam, Carbon Dioxide, Dry Chemical, and Water Spray.
EXPLOSION HAZARDS:
None
FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES:
Self-contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing should be worn in fighting fires involving chemicals. Do
not inhale explosion and/or combustion gases.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS:
Buring can produce carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
GENERAL PROCEDURES:
Evacuate the spill area except for clean-up personnel. Wear NIOSH/MSHA approved respirator and
protective equipment. Control spill with absorbent pads or booms. If necessary, apply granular or loose
sorbent to spill. When absorbed, sweep up otherwise collect and dispose of properly. Dispose in
accordance with local, state and federal regulations.
COMMENTS:
Dispose in accordance with local, state and federal regulations. Incineration in an authorized and
permitted thermal treatment facility or chemical or biological treatment in authorized and permitted
treatment facilities is recommended.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
HANDLING:
Avoid inhalation of vapor or mist. Avoid contact with eyes or skin. Keep containers closed and use only with
adequate ventilation. Wash hands before breaks and after working.
STORAGE:
Store in tightly closed containers. Store in an area that is dry, well-ventilated, away from ignition sources, and away
from incompatible materials. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
ENGINEERING CONTROLS:
Use adequate ventilation to keep the airborne concentrations of this material below the recommended
exposure standard.
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
EYES AND FACE:
Wear appropriate protective safety goggles/glasses as described in 29 CFR 1910.133. A full-face shield and eyewash
station are recommended.
SKIN:
Skin contact should be minimized through use of appropriate clothing and suitable long-sleeved clothing (i.e., shirts
and pants). Consideration must be given both to durability as well as permeation resistance. USDA accepted Nitrile
(CFR-20) or neoprene rubber (CFR-21) gloves are recommended.
RESPIRATORY:
When work conditions are such that aerosols or mists may be generated or present, use a suitable NIOSH/MSHA
approved respirator. Under normal conditions with adequate ventiliation, no protection is necessary.
WORK HYGIENIC PRACTICES:
Personal hygiene is an important work practice exposure control measure and the following general measures should
be taken when working with or handling this material.
1. Do not store, use, and/or consume food, beverages, tobacco products, or cosmetics in area where
this material is stored.
2. Wash hands and face carefully before eating, drinking, using tobacco, applying cosmetics, or using
the toilet.
3. Wash exposed skin promptly to remove accidental splases of contact with this material.
COMMENTS:
These recommendations provide general guidance for handling this product. Because specific work
environments and material handling practices vary, safety procedures should be developed for each
intended application. While developing safe handling procedures, do no overlook the need to clean
equipment and piping systems for maintenance and repairs.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
PHYSICAL STATE:
Liquid
ODOR:
Faint Polyether
APPEARANCE:
Clear to pale yellow liquid
pH:
6.0 to 8.0
FREEZING POINT:
Not Established
SPECIFIC GRAVITY:
1.0
VISCOSITY:
Not Established
COMMENTS:
PHYSICAL STATE:
Physical and Chemical properties here respresent typical properties of this product.
VAPOR DENSITY:
Heavier than air
WATER SOLUBILITY:
Soluble
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
STABLE:
YES
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION:
CONDITIONS TO AVOID:
Burning can produce carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide.
STABILITY:
This material is stable under normal handling and storage conditions.
POLYMERIZATION:
Will not occur
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS:
Thermal
INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS:
None Known.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
ACUTE
EYES:
Moderate irritation (based upon chemically similar formulation).
DERMAL LD50 :
Dermal LD 50 (rat): >2000 mg/kg. Dermal irritation (rabbit): slight irritation.
ORAL LD50 :
LD50 (rat): 3612 mg/kg.
INHALATION LC50 :
LC50-4HR (rat): 1.08 mg/l.
CARCINOGENICITY:
IARC:
No
NTP:
No
OSHA:
No
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
ECOTOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION:
No data available
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
DISPOSAL METHOD:
Dispose in accordance with local, state and federal regulations. Incineration in an authorized and permitted thermal
treatment facility or chemical or biological treament in authorized and permitted treatment facilities is recommended.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
DOT (DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION)
PROPER SHIPPING NAME:
This product is not DOT regulated
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
UNITED STATES
SARA TITLE III (SUPERFUND AMENDMENTS AND REAUTHORIZATION ACT)
311/312 HAZARD CATEGORIES:
FIRE:
NO PRESSURE GENERATING: NO REACTIVITY: NO ACUTE: NO CHRONIC: NO
FIFRA (FEDERAL INSECTICIDE, FUNGICIDE, AND RODENTICIDE ACT):
This product is exempt from tolerance under FIFRA per 40 CFR part 180.1001(c).
FDA (FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION):
This product meets the compositional requirements of 21 CFR 176.210 DEFOAMING AGENTS USED IN ......OF
PAPER & PAPERBOARD.
PROPOSITION 65 STATEMENT:
None
16. OTHER INFORMATION
REVISION SUMMARY
New MSDS
NFPA CODES
HEALTH:
2 FIRE: 1 REACTIVITY: 0
HMIS CODES
HEALTH:
-
MANUFACTURER DISCLAIMER:
The information contained herein is, to the best of Scott's knowledge and belief, accurate and reliable
as of the date of preparation of this document. However, no warranty or guarantee, express or implied,
is made as to the accuracy or reliability, and Scotts shall not be liable for any loss or damage arising out
of the use thereof. No authorization is given or implied to use any patented invention without a
license. In addition, Scotts shall not be liable for any damage or injury resulting from abnormal use, from
any failure to adhere to recommended practices or from any hazards inherent in the nature of the
product.
COMMENTS:
For additional information concerning product use, call The Scotts Company Consumer Services at 800-
225-2883. Use of this product is regulated by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) through
the approved product label. It is a violation of Federal law to use this product in a manner inconsistent
with its labeling.
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