Material Safety Data Sheet chemec
Section I. Chemical Product and Company Identification
Product Name/ OCTOATE Z SOLID Code 31361
Trade Name
136-53-8
CAS#
Supplier R.T. VANDERBILT COMPANY, INC. Call (203)853-1400
In case of
30 WINFIELD STREET Emergency
NORWALK, CT 06855
Zinc octoate
Synonym
Hexanoic acid, 2-ethyl-, zinc salt
Chemical Name
Carboxylic acid salt.
Chemical Family
C16 H30 O4 Zn
Chemical Formula
Industrial applications: Vulcanization activator.
Material Uses
Section II. Composition and Information on Ingredients
Name CAS # % by Weight
1) zinc 2-ethylhexanoate 136-53-8 55-60
2) calcium silicate 1344-95-2 25-30
3) petroleum process oil 64742-52-5 10-20
Section III. Hazards Identification
Grey powder. Inhalation may be harmful. May cause slight to mild skin and eye irritation.
Emergency Overview
Section IV. First Aid Measures
Check for and remove any contact lenses. Flush with running water for at least 15 minutes. Do not use an
Eye Contact
eye ointment. Seek medical attention.
After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of water. Gently and thoroughly wash the contaminated skin with
Skin Contact
running water and non-abrasive soap. Be particularly careful to clean folds, crevices, creases and groin. Cover the
irritated skin with an emollient. If irritation persists, seek medical attention. Wash contaminated clothing before reusing.
Allow the victim to rest in a well ventilated area. Seek immediate medical attention.
Inhalation
Do not induce vomiting. Immediately give two glasses of water, a little at a time. Never give anything by mouth to an
Ingestion
unconscious person. Call a physician. If vomiting occurs spontaneously, lower head below waist to prevent fluid from
entering the lungs
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Section V. Fire and Explosion Data
Not available.
Flammability of the Product
Not available.
Auto-Ignition Temperature
Not available.
Flash Points
Not available.
Flammable Limits
Not available.
Products of Combustion
Explosion Hazards in Presence Dust explosion potential not evaluated. See remarks below.
of Various Substances
SMALL FIRE: Use DRY chemical powder.
Fire Fighting Media
LARGE FIRE: Use water spray, fog or foam. Do not use water jet.
and Instructions
Not available.
Special Remarks on
Fire Hazards
Special Remarks on Explosion As with any dry material, pouring or allowing to free-fall or to be conveyed through chutes or pipes can
Hazards accumulate and generate electrostatic sparks, potentially causing ignition of the material itself, or of any
flammable materials which may come in contact with the material or its container.
Section VI. Accidental Release Measures
Put spilled solid in a waste disposal container. Finish cleaning by spreading water on the contaminated
Small Spill
surface and dispose of according to local and regional authority requirements.
Absorb with an inert material and put the spilled material in an appropriate waste disposal. Be careful that the
Large Spill
product is not present at a concentration level above TLV. Check TLV on the MSDS and with local
authorities. Finish cleaning by spreading water on the contaminated surface and dispose of according to
local and regional authority requirements.
Section VII. Handling and Storage
Keep container dry. Keep in a cool place. Ground all equipment containing material. Keep container tightly
Storage
closed. Keep in a cool, well-ventilated place.
Avoid contact with eyes Avoid breathing dust. Avoid contact with skin and clothing. Keep container closed.
Handling Procedures and
Use only with adequate ventilation. Wash thoroughly after handling.
Equipment
Section VIII. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
Use process enclosures, local exhaust ventilation, or other engineering controls to keep airborne levels below
Engineering Controls
recommended exposure limits. If user operations generate dust, fume or mist, use ventilation to keep
exposure to airborne contaminants below the exposure limit.
Splash goggles. Lab coat. Dust respirator. Be sure to use an approved/certified respirator or equivalent.
Personal Protection
Gloves.
calcium silicate
TLV/PEL
TWA: 5 (mg/m3) from OSHA (PEL) [United States] Respirable.
TWA: 10 (mg/m3) from ACGIH (TLV) [United States] Total.
TWA: 15 (mg/m3) from OSHA [United States] Total.
TWA: 10 (mg/m3) from RQMT
petroleum process oil, <3.0% DMSO extractable material
TWA: 5 (mg/m3) from OSHA (PEL) [US]
TWA: 5 STEL: 10 (mg/m3) from ACGIH (TLV) [US]
Consult local authorities for acceptable exposure limits.
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Section IX. Physical and Chemical Properties
Grey. Solid. (Powder.)
Appearance
Not applicable.
Molecular Weight
Not applicable.
pH (1% soln/water)
Not available.
Boiling/Condensation Point
Not available.
Melting/Sublimation Point
1.3 (Water = 1)
Specific Gravity
Not available.
Density
Not applicable.
Vapor Pressure
Not available.
Vapor Density
Not available.
Volatility
Not available.
Odor / Odor Threshold
Not available.
Evaporation rate
Not available.
Viscosity
Not available.
Water/Oil Dist. Coeff.
Insoluble in cold water.
Solubility
Section X. Stability and Reactivity Data
The product is stable.
Stability
Not available.
Instability Temperature
Not available.
Conditions of Instability
Reactive with oxidizing agents.
Incompatibility with
Various Substances
Not available.
Corrosivity
Special Remarks on Reactivity Not available.
Section XI. Toxicological Information
Eye contact. Inhalation. Ingestion.
Routes of Entry
Acute oral toxicity (LD50): 3550 mg/kg [Rat].
Toxicity to Animals
Acute dermal toxicity (LD50): >5000 mg/kg [Rabbit].
Not available.
Special Remarks on
Toxicity to Animals
Acute Effects
May cause mild eye irritation.
Eye contact
May cause mild skin irritation.
Skin contact
Not a sensitizer in animal testing.
Sensitization
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Ingestion May be a slight ingestion hazard.
Inhalation Repeated or prolonged inhalation of dust may be harmful (see chronic remarks)
Remarks Not available.
CARCINOGENIC EFFECTS: Classified A4 (Not classifiable for human or animal.) by ACGIH [calcium
Chronic Effects on
silicate].
Humans
MUTAGENIC EFFECTS: Not available.
DEVELOPMENTAL TOXICITY: Not available.
REPRODUCTIVE TOXICITY: Not available.
Calcium silicate: This material is classified as a nuisance dust. Repeated and prolonged exposure to
Remarks
excessive concentrations of this dust or any nuisance dust can cause chronic pulmonary disease. Calcium
silicate dust may aggravate preexisting upper respiratory and lung disease, such as bronchitis, emphysema,
asthma and the like.
Section XII. Ecological Information
Not available.
Ecotoxicity
Not available.
BOD5 and COD
Possibly hazardous short term degradation products are not likely. However, long term degradation products
Products of Biodegradation
may arise.
Not available.
Toxicity of the Products
of Biodegradation
Not available.
Special Remarks on the
Products of Biodegradation
Section XIII. Disposal Considerations
Not available.
Waste information
Not available.
Waste stream
Section XIV. Transport Information
Not controlled under ADR (Europe).
ADR Classification
PIN
Not applicable.
IMDG Classification.
Not available.
Not controlled under IATA.
IATA Classification
Not available.
HI Kemler
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Not available.
CEFIC Tremcard
Not available.
UK Hazchem
Not applicable.
Special Provisions for
Transport
Section XV. Other Regulatory Information and Pictograms
Regulations Lists EINECS: This product is on the European Inventory of Existing Commercial
Chemical Substances.
This product is not Not applicable
DSCL (Europe)
classified according to the
EU regulations.
Flammability
1
Hazardous Material *1 National Fire Protection
Health Hazard
1 0 Reactivity
Health
Information System Association (U.S.A.)
1
Fire Hazard
(U.S.A.)
0
Reactivity Specific hazard
E
Personal Protection
TSCA 8(b) inventory: OCTOATE Z SOLID
Other Regulations
CEPA DSL: OCTOATE Z SOLID
Canadian NPRI: zinc compounds
Australia: OCTOATE Z SOLID
Japan (MITI): OCTOATE Z SOLID
Protective Clothing
(Pictograms)
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Section XVI. Other Information
Not available.
References
Not available.
Other Special
Considerations
Validated by Sue Kelly on 7/31/2001. Verified by Sue Kelly.
Printed 7/31/2001.
Information Contact David Bower, Ph. D. (203) 853-1400 ext. 233
Corporate Risk Management
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