MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
FATTIBASE
PADDOCK LABORATORIES, INC. EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE:
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DATE PREPARED: 8-17-89 BY: Patrick L. Johnson
SECTION 1 - PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION AND HAZARDOUS COMPONENTS
PRODUCT: Fattibase
SYNONYMS: Fatty Acid Suppository Base, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil Suppository Base
MOLECULAR FORMULA: Mixture MOLECULAR WEIGHT: N/A
CHEMICAL FAMILY: Fatty acid ester
INGREDIENT*(CAS #) % OSHA PEL ACGIH TLV
Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil 97 N/A N/A
*Any ingredients not listed are; less than 5%, less than 1% if hazardous, and less than 0.1% if carcinogenic.
SECTION 2 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS
>150o C
BOILING POINT: VAPOR PRESSURE: N/A
32-35o C
MELTING POINT: VAPOR DENSITY: N/A
SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 0.85-0.95 (@37o C) EVAPORATION RATE: N/A
(WATER = 1) (BUTYL ACETATE = 1)
WATER SOLUBILITY: Insoluble. WATER REACTIVE: No.
APPEARANCE AND ODOR: Opaque, white, waxy material; practically odorless.
SECTION 3 - FIRE AND EXPLOSION DATA
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FLASH POINT (METHOD): N/A AUTOIGNITION TEMPERATURE: N/A
FLAMMABLE LIMITS: LOWER: N/A UPPER: N/A
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: 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: As with any organic compound, this material produce toxic
carbon monoxide and dioxide fumes if heated to decomposition.
SECTION 4 - REACTIVITY HAZARD DATA
STABILITY: Stable ( X ) Unstable ( )
INCOMPATIBILITY (MATERIALS TO AVOID): Strong alkalis or caustics and strong oxidizers.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: May produce toxic fumes if heated to decomposition.
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: May Occur ( ) Will Not Occur ( X )
SECTION 5 - HEALTH HAZARD DATA
TOXICITY: No specific data available but toxicity is believed to be very low.
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.
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CHRONIC EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE: None known.
MEDICAL CONDITIONS AGGRAVATED BY OVEREXPOSURE: None known.
EMERGENCY FIRST AID PROCEDURES:
INHALATION: None normally required.
EYE CONTACT: Flush with water for at least 15 minutes. If irritation persists or develops, seek medical
attention.
SKIN CONTACT: Wash with soap and water. If irritation persists or develops, seek medical attention.
INGESTION: Not normally toxic if ingested in small amounts. If a large amount is ingested, seek medical
attention or contact a poison control center immediately.
SECTION 6 - CONTROL AND PROTECTIVE MEASURES
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: None normally required.
PROTECTIVE GLOVES: Rubber gloves recommended.
EYE PROTECTION: Safety glasses or goggles recommended. Avoid wearing contact lenses when working with this
material due to the possibility of increased severity of eye damage.
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 any contaminated clothing
before reuse.
SECTION 7 - HANDLING AND STORAGE PRECAUTIONS
HANDLING PRECAUTIONS: Avoid contact with eyes, skin or clothing. Wash any contaminated clothing before
reuse.
STORAGE PRECAUTIONS: Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated location.
OTHER PRECAUTIONS: Do not eat, drink or smoke near this material.
SECTION 8 - SPILL AND DISPOSAL PROCEDURES
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STEPS TO BE TAKEN IN CASE OF SPILL OR DISCHARGE: Wear all protective clothing. If solid, scoop up
spillage and place in a tight container for disposal. If liquid, mop up with an absorbent material 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
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
LC50: Median Lethal Concentration
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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