MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
MINERAL OIL
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: 6-1-89 BY: Patrick L. Johnson
SECTION 1 - PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION AND HAZARDOUS COMPONENTS
PRODUCT: Mineral Oil USP
SYNONYMS: White Oil, Mineral Oil No. 21, Mineral Oil Heavy, Liquid Petrolatum
MOLECULAR FORMULA: N/A MOLECULAR WEIGHT: N/A
CHEMICAL FAMILY: N/A
INGREDIENT (CAS #) % OSHA PEL ACGIH TLV
5 mg/m3 (mist) 5 mg/m3 (mist)
Mineral Oil No. 21 (8042-47-5) 100
SECTION 2 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS
BOILING POINT: N/A VAPOR PRESSURE: N/A
MELTING POINT: N/A VAPOR DENSITY: N/A
SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 0.84-0.90 EVAPORATION RATE: N/A
(WATER = 1) (BUTYL ACETATE = 1)
WATER SOLUBILITY: Insoluble WATER REACTIVE: No.
APPEARANCE AND ODOR: Clear, colorless, oily liquid. Odorless when cold and has not more than a slight odor
of petrolatum when heated.
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SECTION 3 - FIRE AND EXPLOSION DATA
FLASH POINT (METHOD): 370o F (COC) AUTOIGNITION TEMPERATURE: N/A
FLAMMABLE LIMITS: LOWER: N/A UPPER: N/A
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Dry chemical, carbon dioxide, foam.
SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES: Self-contained breathing apparatus should be worn by fire fighters.
UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS: Will emit carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, and various other
hydrocarbon derivatives when heated to decomposition (such as under fire conditions).
SECTION 4 - REACTIVITY HAZARD DATA
STABILITY: Stable ( X ) Unstable ( )
INCOMPATIBILITY (MATERIALS TO AVOID): None known.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: Will emit carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, and other
hydrocarbon derivatives when heated to decomposition.
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: May Occur ( ) Will Not Occur ( X )
SECTION 5 - HEALTH HAZARD DATA
TOXICITY: STEL (ACGIH): 10 mg/m3 (mist)
TLV (ACGIH): 5 mg/m3 (mist)
PEL (OSHA): 5 mg/m3 (mist)
NOTE: Aspiration or prolonged ingestion can cause lipoid pneumonia. If absorbed or injected into the skin
granulomatous reactions (inflammatory reactions characterized by granular-like or nodular lesions) may develop
at the site or in the lymph tissues.
CARCINOGEN LISTED BY: NTP Yes ( ) No ( X )
IARC Yes ( ) No ( X )
OSHA Yes ( ) No ( X )
Other Yes ( ) No ( X )
ROUTES OF ENTRY: Ingestion, inhalation, absorption.
HEALTH HAZARDS:
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ACUTE: May cause eye, skin and or respiratory tract irritation. Ingestion could cause gastric upset, nausea,
stool softening and diarrhea.
CHRONIC: Prolonged use can result in dependence on laxatives, anal irritation, and/or pneumonitis.
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF OVEREXPOSURE: Possible irritation of the eyes, skin, respiratory tract or
gastrointestinal tract.
MEDICAL CONDITIONS AGGRAVATED BY OVEREXPOSURE: Diarrhea, stool softening, dependence on
laxatives, gastrointestinal irritability.
EMERGENCY FIRST AID PROCEDURES:
INHALATION: Seek medical attention immediately.
EYE CONTACT: Flush with water for 15 minutes. If irritation develops seek medical attention.
SKIN CONTACT: Wash with soap and water. If irritation develops seek medical attention.
INGESTION: Seek medical assistance or contact a poison control center immediately.
SECTION 6 - CONTROL AND PROTECTIVE MEASURES
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: Approved mist respirator if possibility exists for generation of airborne mist.
PROTECTIVE GLOVES: Rubber or latex recommended.
EYE PROTECTION: Safety glasses or goggles recommended. Avoid wearing contact lenses when working with this
or any chemical due to the possibility of increased severity of eye injury.
VENTILATION: Explosion-proof local or mechanical ventilation recommended if airborne mists are generated.
OTHER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: Appropriate laboratory apparel.
HYGIENIC WORK PRACTICES: Wash exposed skin ares after handling. Wash contaminated clothing before
reuse. Do not eat, drink or smoke near this material.
SECTION 7 - HANDLING AND STORAGE PRECAUTIONS
HANDLING PRECAUTIONS: Avoid inhalation of mist if generated. Wash exposed skin areas after handling. Wash
any contaminated clothing before reuse.
STORAGE PRECAUTIONS: Avoid exposure to light and excessive heat.
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OTHER PRECAUTIONS: None.
SECTION 8 - SPILL AND DISPOSAL PROCEDURES
STEPS TO BE TAKEN IN CASE OF SPILL OR DISCHARGE: Wear protective equipment (gloves, goggles, mist
respirator) and contain spill with absorbent material. Mop up spillage with absorbent material and
place in a tight container for disposal. Wash spill area with soap and water and ventilate.
WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD: Incinerate or landfill according to all 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
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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