Material Safety Data Sheet
Flexo Mottling Agent I
Weyerhaeuser Company Emergency Phone: (253) 924-5000
PO Box 9777 Additional Information: (253) 924-3865
Federal Way, WA 98063-9777 CHEMTREC: (800) 424-9300
http://www.weyerhaeuser.com/environment/msds/default.asp Revised Date: October 9, 2006
1. Product Identification
Product Manufacturing Location(s)
Estimate Number: F16009066 USA: Specialty Products Division
Ink Additive Description: Flexo Mottling Agent Oregon Ink Plant
5570 SW Western Avenue; Beaverton, OR 97005
(503) 644-8125 (information)
Ohio Ink Plant
865 Pittsburgh Drive; Delaware, OH 43015
(740) 363-9882
Canada:
Synonyms: MSDS 43, Printing Ink Additive
2. Hazardous Ingredients/Identity Information
Name CAS# Perce Agency Exposure Limits Comments
nt
Ethylene Glycol 107-21-1 50% OSHA- Not Established
(Synonyms: 2- PEL 100 mg/m3Ceiling
Dihydroxyethane; ACGIH- (aerosol)
1,2-Ethandiol; TLV
Ethylene Alcohol;
Ethylene
Dihydrate; Glycol;
Monoethylene
Glycol)
2,4,7,9- 126-86-3 50% OSHA- Not Established Surfactant
Tetramethyl-5- PEL Not Established
Decyne- ACGIH-
4,7-Diol TLV
(Synonyms:
1,4-Diisobutyl-,4-
Dimethylbutynedi
ol; Surfynol 104)
*
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3. Hazard Identification
Appearance and Odor: Pale yellow liquid with methanol odor.
Primary Health Hazards: Eye and respiratory irritant. May be harmful or fatal if swallowed.
Primary Route(s) of Exposure:
Ingestion: While not a likely source of exposure, the product may be harmful or fatal if swallowed.
Signs and symptoms include behavioral disorders, drowsiness, vomiting, diarrhea, visual
disturbances, thirst, convulsions, cyanosis, and rapid heart rate. Signs and symptoms are central
nervous system stimulation followed by depression, cardiopulmonary effects, and later potentially
fatal kidney damage. Ingestion can result in intoxication (CNS depressant) resembling that due to
alcohol with ataxia, drowsiness, and slurred speech, possibly stupor, coma, convulsions, and death.
Skin: Mild skin irritation. Prolonged or repeated contact may result in slight skin irritation.
Inhalation: Irritant. Avoid prolonged inhalation of mist or vapors. This product has a low vapor
pressure and is not expected to present an inhalation hazard at ambient conditions. A hazard due to
inhalation may exist in circumstances where ethylene glycol is handled hot or where agitation or other
mechanical operations may create an excessive fog or heavy mist. Caution should be taken to
prevent aerosolization or misting of this product.
Eye: Eye irritation. This product has a low vapor pressure and is not expected to present a
hazard to the eyes at ambient conditions. Exposure to mists and vapors may be severely irritating to
the eyes.
Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure: Generally Aggravated by Exposure: Liver
disorders (jaundice or liver enlargement) Kidney disorders (edema or proteinuria).
Signs and Symptoms of Exposure:
Acute Health Hazards: Eye and respiratory irritant.
Chronic Health Hazards: Kidney 鈥? renal failure and CNS depressant.
Carcinogenicity Listing:
NTP: Not Listed
IARC Monographs: Not Listed
OSHA Regulated: Not Listed
4. Emergency and First-Aid Procedures
Ingestion: If swallowed, give two glasses of water (pint/0.5 liter) if victim completely conscious/alert. Do
not induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical personnel. Seek medical attention if
symptoms develop. Provide copy of this MSDS to medical personnel.
Eye Contact: Flush with water to remove. Seek medical attention if irritation or discomfort persists.
Skin Contact: Immediately remove contaminated clothing. Wash skin with mild soap and water. Seek
medical assistance if irritation or discomfort persists. Provide copy of this MSDS to medical
personnel.
Skin Absorption: Not expected to occur. Wash with soap and water.
Inhalation: Remove to fresh air. Seek medical assistance if persistent irritation, severe coughing, or
breathing difficulty occurs. Provide copy of this MSDS to medical personnel.
Note to Physician: This material, if aspirated into the lungs, may cause chemical pneumonitis.
Treatment of over-exposure should be directed at the control of symptoms and the clinical condition
of the patient.
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5. Fire and Explosion Data:
Flash Point (Method Used): > 230掳F / > 110掳C PMCC
LFL = 3.2% (as ethylene glycol) 15.3 (as ethylene
Flammable Limits: UFL =
glycol)
Extinguishing Media: Foam, dry chemical and carbon dioxide
Autoignition Temperature: NAV
Special Firefighting Procedures: Self-contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing should be
worn in chemical fires. Water may be ineffective, serving only to spread product, but may be used to
cool containers.
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards: This product is not combustible. It is recommended that
containers be tightly closed and isolated from heat, electrical equipment, and flame. A closed
container could possibly explode when exposed to extreme heat.
Health = 2 Fire = 1 Reactivity = 0
NFPA Rating (Scale 0-4):
6. Accidental Release Measures
Steps to be Taken In Case Material Is Released or Spilled: Dike and contain spill with absorbent
material such as clay or other commercially available material. Place in container for disposal. Wear
safety glasses and chemical resistant gloves to minimize exposure.
7. Handling and Storage
Precautions to be Taken In Handling and Storage: Follow standard industrial practices when handling
this product or empty containers. Avoid getting product on skin, eyes, or clothing. If contact with the
product occurs, remove effected clothing and wash with soap and water. Store in a cool, dry, well
ventilated area away from incompatible materials. Avoid excessive hot or cold temperatures. Keep
containers tightly closed when not in use.
8. Exposure Control Measures, Personal Protection
Personal Protective Equipment:
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION 鈥? Under normal conditions of use, respiratory protection is not required.
If a fog or mist is produced, use NIOSH/MSHA approved respirator with organic vapor absorbing
cartridges. The respirator program must comply with OSHA and ANSI standards.
EYE PROTECTION 鈥? Chemical safety glasses recommended.
PROTECTIVE GLOVES 鈥? Chemically resistant gloves are recommended.
OTHER PROTECTIVE CLOTHING OR EQUIPMENT 鈥? Eye wash station.
WORK/HYGIENE PRACTICES 鈥? Wash hands before eating, drinking, smoking and at the end of the
shift.Ventilation:
LOCAL EXHAUST 鈥? If handling results in mist or aerosols local exhaust ventilation may be needed so
that exposure limits are met.
MECHANICAL (GENERAL) 鈥? Provide general ventilation in processing and storage areas so that
exposure limits are met.
SPECIAL 鈥? None
OTHER 鈥? None
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9. Physical/Chemical Properties
Physical Description: Pale yellow liquid with methanol odor.
> 390掳F (> 199掳C)
Boiling Point (@ 760 mm Hg):
NAV
Evaporation Rate (Butyl Acetate = 1):
NAV
Freezing Point:
-13掳C (as 100% ethylene glycol)
Melting Point:
NAV
Molecular Formula:
NAV
Molecular Weight:
NAV
Oil-water Distribution Coefficient:
NAV
Odor Threshold:
Neutral
pH:
Miscible in water
Solubility in Water (% by weight):
1.0
Specific Gravity (H2O = 1):
3.9
Vapor Density (air = 1; 1 atm):
< 0.98 mmHg at 70掳F (21掳C)
Vapor Pressure (mm Hg):
NAV
Viscosity:
NAV
% Volatile by Volume [@ 70掳F (21掳C)]:
10. Stability and Reactivity
Stability: Unstable Stable
Conditions to Avoid: High temperatures and freezing conditions.
Incompatibility (Materials to Avoid): Strong oxidizing agents. Reacts violently with chlorosulfonic acid,
oleum, sulfuric acid, and perchloric acid. Causes ignition at room temperature with chromium
trioxide, potassium permanganate and sodium peroxide; causes ignition at 212掳F (100掳C) with
ammonium dichromate, silver chlorate, sodium chloride and uranyl nitrate.
Hazardous Decomposition or By-Products: Carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide may form when
heated to decomposition. May produce acrid smoke and irritating fumes when heated to
decomposition.
Hazardous Polymerization: May occur Will not occur
Sensitivity to Mechanical Impact: None
Sensitivity to Static Discharge: None
11. Toxicological Information
Toxicity Data: None available for product in purchased form. Individual component information is listed
below if available.
Components: Ethylene Glycol LD 50 oral-rat: 8567 mg/kg, slightly toxic. LD 50 skin-rabbit: 9530
mg/kg. LD oral-human 710 mg/kg
2,4,7,9-Tetramethyl-5-Decyne-4 7-Diol Practically non-toxic. LD 50 oral rate: > 500 mg/kg. LD 50 skin-
rabbit: > 1000 mg/kg.
Target Organs: Kidneys and liver
12. Ecological Information
Environmental Fate: This product is not expected to be readily biodegradable. Environmental fate by
product ingredients: Ethylene Glycol: If released to soil, ethylene glycol is expected to have very
high mobility. Ethylene glycol is not expected to volatilize from dry soil surfaces based upon its vapor
pressure. Ethylene glycol is biodegraded in soil 97-100% in 2-12 days. If released into water,
ethylene glycol is not expected to adsorb to suspended solids and sediment.
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12. Ecological Information (cont鈥檇.)
If released to air, a vapor pressure of 0.092 mm Hg at 25掳C indicates ethylene glycol will exist solely as a
vapor in the ambient atmosphere. Vapor-phase ethylene glycol will be degraded in the atmosphere
by reaction with photo chemically-produced hydroxyl radicals; the half-life for this reaction in air is
estimated to be two days.
2,4,7,9-Tetramethyl-5-Decyne-4,7-Diol: Degrades very slowly in the environment (soil and water). Photo
degradation half-life is estimated at 3 hours assuming the reaction occurred over a 12 hour day with
average atmospheric concentration of 1.5 x106 OH/ci.
Environmental Toxicity: None available for product in purchased form. Individual component
information is listed below.
Ethylene glycol: LC50 96-hour values for fish are over 100 mg/I.
2,4,7,9-Tetramethyl-5-Decyne-4,7-Diol: Fathead minnows 24- and 96-hr. 36 mg/L; Carp 96-hr. NOEL of
10ring/L. Daphnia magna 24 hr. EC 50 88 mg/L with a 48 hr. NOEC of 43 mg/L. Fresh water green
algae cell growth inhibition EC5O 15 mg/L and growth rate reduction EC50 82 mg/L. Harmful to fish,
aquatic vertebrates, and algae.
13. Disposal Considerations
Waste Disposal Method: This material, if discarded is not expected to be a RCRA hazardous waste. In
liquid form, this product may be determined to be a "special" waste. Dispose of material in
accordance with local, state, and federal regulations.
14. Transport Information
Mode: (Air, Land, water) Not regulated as as hazardous material by the U.S. department of
Transportation.
NAP
Proper Shipping Name:
NAP
Hazard Class:
NAP
UN/NA ID Number:
NAP
Packing Group:
NAP
Information Reported for Product/Size:
15. Regulatory Information
TSCA: Product ingredients are listed.
CERCLA: Ethylene glycol is subject to reporting requirements with a RQ of 5,000 lbs.
DSL: Product ingredients are listed.
OSHA:
STATE RIGHT-TO-KNOW: This product is known to contain substances subject to the disclosure
requirements of:
California 鈥? This product does not contain substances identified on the Proposition 65 list at levels that
pose a significant risk for purposes of Section 25249.10(c) or result in an observable effect for
purposes of Section 25249.10(c) of the Act.
Minnesota 鈥? Hazardous Substance List 鈥? NAP
New Jersey 鈥? This product contains ethylene glycol a substance identified on New Jersey's
environmental hazardous substance list.
Pennsylvania 鈥? This product does not contain substances identified on Pennsylvania's environmental
hazardous substance list.
SARA 313 Information: This product contains ethylene glycol that exceeds the De Minims reporting
levels established by SARA Title III, section 313 and 40-CFR 372.
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15. Regulatory Information (cont鈥檇.)
SARA 311/312 Hazard Category:
An immediate (acute) health hazard Yes
A delayed (chronic) health hazard Yes
A corrosive hazard No
A fire hazard No
A reactivity hazard No
A sudden release hazard No
FDA: This product is not intended to be ingested.
WHMIS Classification: This product contains ethylene glycol which carries a WHIMS classification as
D2A, material causing other toxic effects. The MSDS contains all other information required by the
Controlled Products Regulations.
16. Additional Information
Date Prepared: 01/28/2005
Date Revised: 10/9/2006
Prepared By: Weyerhaeuser Company Corporate Environment, Health & Safety
Weyerhaeuser MSDS available on: http://www.weyerhaeuser.com/environment/msds/default.asp
User鈥檚 Responsibility: The information contained in this Material Safety Data Sheet is based on the
experience of occupational health and safety professionals and comes from sources believed to be
accurate or otherwise technically correct. It is the user鈥檚 responsibility to determine if the product is
suitable for its proposed application(s) and to follow necessary safety precautions. The user has the
responsibility to make sure that this MSDS is the most up-to-date issue.
Definition of Common Terms:
ACGIH = American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists
C = Ceiling Limit
CAS# = Chemical Abstracts System Number
DOT = U. S. Department of Transportation
DSL = Domestic Substance List
EC50 = Effective concentration that inhibits the endpoint to 50% of control population
EPA = U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
IARC = International Agency for Research on Cancer
IATA = International Air Transport Association
IMDG = International Maritime Dangerous Goods
LC50 = Concentration in air resulting in death to 50% of experimental animals
LCLo = Lowest concentration in air resulting in death
LD50 = Administered dose resulting in death to 50% of experimental animals
LDLo = Lowest dose resulting in death
LEL = Lower Explosive Limit
LFL = Lower Flammable Limit
MSHA = Mine Safety and Health Administration
NAP = Not Applicable
NAV = Not Available
NIOSH = National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
NPRI = Canadian National Pollution Release Inventory
NTP = National Toxicology Program
OSHA = Occupational Safety and Health Administration
PEL = Permissible Exposure Limit
RCRA = Resource Conservation and Recovery Act
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16. Additional Information (cont鈥檇.)
STEL = Short-Term Exposure Limit (15 minutes)
STP = Standard Temperature and Pressure
TCLo = Lowest concentration in air resulting in a toxic effect
TDG = Canadian Transportation of Dangerous Goods
TDLo = Lowest dose resulting in a toxic effect
TLV = Threshold Limit Value
TSCA = Toxic Substance Control Act
TWA = Time-Weighted Average (8 hours)
UFL = Upper Flammable Limit
WHMIS = Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System
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