EMS CAT AL OG NO: 21630
EMS PR ODUCT : S ur e-Cut S ur f act ant
DAT E: 04/ 29/ 2002
PAGE NUMB ER : One of 5
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PR ODUCT I DENT I FI CAT I ON
COMMON NAME: EMS Sure-C Surfactant
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COMMER CI AL NAME(S ): Not available.
S YNONYM: Not available.
CHEMI CAL NAME: Not available.
CHEMI CAL FAMI L Y: Not available.
CHEMI CAL FOR MUL A: Not available.
CAS # : Not available.
R T ECS : Not available.
T S CA: T S CA 8(b) invent or y: Not available.
CI # : Not available.
COMPOS I T I ON AND I NFOR MAT I ON ON I NGR EDI ENT S
NAME: Lecithin
CAS # : 8002-43-5
% B Y W EI GHT : ~ 75%
NAME: Peanut Oil
CAS # : 8002-03-7
% B Y W EI GHT : ~ 25%
HAZ AR DS I DENT I FI CAT I ON
POT ENT I AL ACUT E HEAL T H EFFECT S : Slightly hazardous in case of skin contact
(irritant), of eye contact (irritant), of ingestion, of inhalation.
POT ENT I AL CHR ONI C HEAL T H EFFECT S :
CAR CI NOGENI C EFFECT S : Not available.
MUT AGENI C EFFECT S : Not available.
T ER AT OGENI C EFFECT S : Not available.
DEVEL OPMENT AL T OXI CI T Y: Not available.
Repeated or prolonged exposure is not known to aggravate medical condition.
FI R S T AI D MEAS UR ES
EYE CONT ACT : No known effect on eye contact, rinse with water for a few minutes.
S KI N CONT ACT : After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of water.
G ently and thoroughly wash the contaminated skin with running water and non-abrasive
soap. Be particularly careful to clean folds, crevices, creases and groin. C over the
irritated skin with an emollient. I f irritation persists, seek medical attention. Wash
contaminated clothing before reusing.
S ER I OUS S KI N CONT ACT : Not available.
I NHAL AT I ON: Allow the victim to rest in a well ventilated area. Seek immediate
medical attention.
S ER I OUS I NHAL AT I ON: Not available.
I NGES T I ON: Do not induce vomiting. Loosen tight clothing such as a collar, tie, belt
or waistband. I f the victim is not breathing, perform mouth-to-mouth resuscitation.
Seek medical attention.
S ER I OUS I NGES T I ON: Not available.
FI R E AND EXPL OS I ON DAT A
FL AMMAB I L I T Y OF T HE PR ODUCT : May be combustible at high temperature.
AUT O-I GNI T I ON T EMPER AT UR E: 445oC (833oF)
up: 282oC (539.6oF)
FL AS H POI NT S : Closed C
Open C up: Not available.
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FL AMMAB L E L I MI T S : Not available.
PR ODUCT S OF COMB US T I ON: Not available.
FI R E HAZ AR DS I N PR ES ENCE OF VAR I OUS S UB S T ANCES : Not available.
EXPL OS I ON HAZ AR DS I N PR ES ENCE OF VAR I OUS S UB S T ANCES :
R I S KS OF EXPL OS I ON OF T HE PR ODUCT I N PR ES ENCE OF MECHANI CAL
I MPACT : Not available.
R I S KS OF EXPL OS I ON OF T HE PR ODUCT I N PR ES ENCE OF S T AT I C
DI S CHAR GE: Not available.
FI R E FI GHT I NG MEDI A AND I NS T R UCT I ONS :
S MAL L FI R E: Use DRY chemical powder.
L AR GE FI R E: Use water spray, fog or foam. Do not use water jet.
S PECI AL R EMAR KS ON FI R E HAZ AR DS : Not available.
S PECI AL R EMAR KS ON EXPL OS I ON HAZ AR DS : Not available.
ACCI DENT AL R EL EAS E MEAS UR ES
S MAL L S PI L L : Absorb with an inert material and put the spilled material in an
appropriate waste disposal.
L AR GE S PI L L : 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.
HANDL I NG AND S T OR AGE
PR ECAUT I ONS : 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.
S T OR AGE: Keep container dry. Keep in a cool place. G round all equipment containing
material. Keep container tightly closed. Keep in a cool, well-ventilated place.
C ombustible materials should be stored away from extreme heat and away from strong
oxidizing agents.
EXPOS UR E CONT R OL S / PER S ONAL PR OT ECT I ON
ENGI NEER I NG CONT R OL S : 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.
PER S ONAL PR OT ECT I ON: Safety glasses. Lab coat.
PER S ONAL PR OT ECT I ON I N CAS E OF A L AR GE S PI L L : Splash goggles. Full suit.
Boots. G loves. Suggested protective clothing might not be sufficient; consult a
specialist BEFORE handling this product.
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EXPOS UR E L I MI T S : Not available.
PHYS I CAL AND CHEMI CAL PR OPER T I ES
PHYS I CAL S T AT E AND APPEAR ANCE: Liquid
ODOR : Not available.
T AS T E: Not available.
COL OR : Not available.
MOL ECUL AR W EI GHT : Not available.
pH (1% S OL N/ W AT ER ): Not applicable.
B OI L I NG POI NT : Not available.
MEL T I NG POI NT : -5oC (23oF)
CR I T I CAL T EMPER AT UR E: Not available.
S PECI FI C GR AVI T Y: 0.92 (Water= 1)
VAPOR PR ES S UR E: Not available.
VAPOR DENS I T Y: Not available.
VOL AT I L I T Y: Not available.
ODOR T HR ES HOL D: Not available.
W AT ER / OI L DI S T . COEFF.: Not available.
I ONI CI T Y (I N W AT ER ): Not available.
DI S PER S I ON PR OPER T I ES : Not available.
S OL UB I L I T Y: I nsoluble in cold water.
S T AB I L I T Y AND R EACT I VI T Y DAT A
S T AB I L I T Y: T he product is stable.
I NS T AB I L I T Y T EMPER AT UR E: Not available.
CONDI T I ONS OF I NS T AB I L I T Y: Not available.
I NCOMPAT I B I L I T Y W I T H VAR I OUS S UB S T ANCES : Not available.
COR R OS I VI T Y: Not considered to be corrosive for metals and glass.
S PECI AL R EMAR KS ON R EACT I VI T Y: Not available.
S PECI AL R EMAR KS ON COR R OS I VI T Y: Not available.
POL YMER I Z AT I ON: No.
T OXI COL OGI CAL I NFOR MAT I ON
R OUT ES OF ENT R Y: Not available.
T OXI CI T Y T O ANI MAL S : Not available.
CHR ONI C EFFECT S ON HUMANS : Not available.
OT HER T OXI C EFFECT S ON HUMANS : Slightly hazardous in case of skin contact
(irritant), of ingestion, of inhalation.
S PECI AL R EMAR KS ON CHR ONI C EFFECT S ON HUMANS : Not available.
S PECI AL R EMAR KS ON OT HER T OXI C EFFECT S ON HUMANS : Not available.
ECOL OGI CAL I NFOR MAT I ON
ECOT OXI CI T Y: Not available.
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B OD5 AND COD: Not available.
PR ODUCT S OF B I ODEGR ADAT I ON: Possibly hazardous short term degradation
products are not likely. However, long term degradation products may arise.
T OXI CI T Y OF T HE PR ODUCT S OF B I ODEGR ADAT I ON: T he products of
degradation are more toxic.
S PECI AL R EMAR KS ON T HE PR ODUCT S OF B I ODEGR ADAT I ON: Not available.
DI S POS AL CONS I DER AT I ONS
W AS T E DI S POS AL : Recycle to process, if possible. Consult your local or regional
authorities.
T R ANS POR T I NFOR MAT I ON
DOT CL AS S I FI CAT I ON: Not a DOT controlled materials (United States).
I DENT I FI CAT I ON: Not applicable.
S PECI AL PR OVI S I ONS FOR T R ANS POR T : Not applicable.
OT HER R EGUL AT OR Y I NFOR MAT I ON
FEDER AL AND S T AT E R EGUL AT I ONS :
PENNS YL VANI A R T K: Not available.
MAS S ACHUS ET T S R T K: Not available.
T S CA 8 (b) I NVENT OR Y: Not available.
CER CL A: Not available.
OT HER R EGUL AT I ONS :
OS HA: Not available.
OT HER CL AS S I FI CAT I ONS :
W HMI S (CANADA): Not controlled under WHMI S (C anada).
DS CL A (EEC): T his product is not classified according to the EU regulations.
HMI S (U.S .A.):
HEAL T H HAZ AR D: 1
FI R E HAZ AR D: 1
R EACT I VI T Y: 0
PER S ONAL PR OT ECT I ON: E
NAT I ONAL FI R E PR OT ECT I ON AS S OCI AT I ON (U.S .A.)
HEAL T H: 1
FL AMMAB I L I T Y: 1
R EACT I VI T Y: 0
S PECI FI C HAZ AR D:
PR OT ECT I VE EQUI PMENT : Gloves. Lab Coat. Safety Glasses.
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