MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
ALUMINUM PASTE
PADDOCK LABORATORIES, INC. EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE:
3940 QUEBEC AVENUE NORTH CHEMTREC: 800-424-9300
MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA 55427 202-483-7616
PHONE : (763)-546-4676 PADDOCK TECH. ASST. 800-328-5113
DATE PREPARED: 8-7-89 BY: Patrick L. Johnson
SECTION 1 - PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION AND HAZARDOUS COMPONENTS
PRODUCT: Aluminum Paste
SYNONYMS: N/A
MOLECULAR FORMULA: Mixture MOLECULAR WEIGHT: N/A
CHEMICAL FAMILY: Topical protectant.
INGREDIENT (CAS #) % OSHA PEL ACGIH TLV
10mg/m3 (dust)
Aluminum (7429-90-5) 10 N/A
5mg/m (fume) 5mg/m3 (fume)
3
Zinc Oxide (1314-13-2) 22.5
10mg/m3 (dust)
10mg/m3 (dust)
Corn Starch (9005-25-8) 22.5 N/A
White Petrolatum (8042-47-5) 45 N/A N/A
SECTION 2 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS
BOILING POINT: N/A VAPOR PRESSURE: N/A
MELTING POINT: N/A VAPOR DENSITY: N/A
SPECIFIC GRAVITY: N/A EVAPORATION RATE: N/A
(WATER = 1) (BUTYL ACETATE = 1)
WATER SOLUBILITY: Insoluble. WATER REACTIVE: No.
APPEARANCE AND ODOR: Metallic silvery-gray, stiff ointment. Odorless.
SECTION 3 - FIRE AND EXPLOSION DATA
FLASH POINT (METHOD): N/A AUTOIGNITION TEMPERATURE: N/A
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FLAMMABLE LIMITS: LOWER: N/A UPPER: N/A
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Water fog, carbon dioxide, dry chemical, foam.
SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES: Fire fighters should wear full protective gear including self-contained
breathing apparatus.
UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS: May produce toxic fumes if heated to decomposition.
SECTION 4 - REACTIVITY HAZARD DATA
STABILITY: Stable ( X ) Unstable ( )
INCOMPATIBILITY (MATERIALS TO AVOID): Strong oxidizing agents, strong acids and bases.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: None known.
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: May Occur ( ) Will Not Occur ( X )
SECTION 5 - HEALTH HAZARD DATA
TOXICITY: No specific toxicity data available for this product.
CARCINOGEN LISTED BY: NTP Yes ( ) No ( X )
IARC Yes ( ) No ( X )
OSHA Yes ( ) No ( X )
Other Yes ( ) No ( X )
ROUTES OF ENTRY: Ingestion, contact.
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF OVEREXPOSURE:
INHALATION: Not normally an inhalation hazard.
EYE CONTACT: May cause irritation.
SKIN CONTACT: May cause irritation.
INGESTION: May cause irritation of the gastrointestinal tract, nausea, diarrhea or constipation.
CHRONIC EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE: None known.
MEDICAL CONDITIONS AGGRAVATED BY OVEREXPOSURE: Hypersensitivity to any of the constituents of
this material.
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EMERGENCY FIRST AID PROCEDURES:
INHALATION: None normally required.
EYE CONTACT: Flush eyes with water for at least 15 minutes. If irritation develops or persists, seek medical
attention.
SKIN CONTACT: Wash with soap and water. If irritation develops or persists, seek medical attention.
INGESTION: Seek medical attention or contact a poison control center immediately.
SECTION 6 - CONTROL AND PROTECTIVE MEASURES
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: None normally required.
PROTECTIVE GLOVES: Rubber.
EYE PROTECTION: Safety glasses are recommended.
VENTILATION: Normal room ventilation is normally adequate.
OTHER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: Appropriate laboratory apparel.
HYGIENIC WORK PRACTICES: Do not eat, drink or smoke near this material. Wash contaminated clothing before
reuse.
SECTION 7 - HANDLING AND STORAGE PRECAUTIONS
HANDLING PRECAUTIONS: Avoid contact with skin, eyes or clothing.
STORAGE PRECAUTIONS: Store in tight containers in a cool, dry place away from incompatible materials.
OTHER PRECAUTIONS: None.
SECTION 8 - SPILL AND DISPOSAL PROCEDURES
STEPS TO BE TAKEN IN CASE OF SPILL OR DISCHARGE: Wear rubber gloves and wipe or scoop up spillage
and place in a tight container for disposal.
WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD: Dispose of in accordance with all applicable local, state, federal, and environmental
regulations.
SECTION 9 - DISCLAIMER
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The information contained in this Material Safety Data Sheet has been compiled from reliable sources and is believed to
be correct as of the date issued. It is the responsibility of the user to determine the appropriateness and applicability to
their situation. Paddock Laboratories, Inc. disclaims any expressed or implied warranty as to the accuracy of the above
information and shall not be held liable for any direct, incidental, or consequential damages from use or reliance on the
above information.
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DEFINITIONS OF ABBREVIATIONS USED:
ACGIH: American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists
CAS: Chemical Abstract Service
IARC: Internal Agency for Research on Cancer
IDLH: Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health level
LD50: Median Lethal Dose
N/A: Not available
NTP: National Toxicology Program
OSHA: Occupational Safety and Health Administration
PEL: Permissible Exposure Limit
STEL: Short Term Exposure Limit
TLV: Threshold Limit Value
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