BUCKMAN LABORATORIES, INC.
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
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date: 31212005
Phone1-800-BUCKMAN
BuckmanLaboratories,
Inc.
1256North Mclean Boulevard 24 Hour Emereencv Phone: (901) 767-2722
Memphis,TN 38108
SECTION T OS HAZARD CLAS I FI CATIONS
HA S
Toxic by inhalation. Avoid inhalation of dust. Toxic if swallowed.Corrosiveto eyesand skin. Sensitizer.
SECTION 2 HAZARDOAS COMPONENTS
ChemicalName CAS Number !'LV,
Diethylene glycol monomethyl ether llt-77-3 Not available,
ParticulatesNot OtherwiseRegulated OSIIA (United States).
TWA: 5 rng/m3Form:
Respirable
Buckman Laboratories reports the component(s)listed aboveas known OSHA hazardousmaterial(s) contained in thisproducl
SECTION 3 FIRSTAID INFORMATION
EveEnosure: Flush immediately with copious amounts of tap water or normal saline (minimum of 15 minutes). Take
exposed individual to a health care professional, preferably an ophthalmologist, for further evaluation.
shin Exoosure: Wash exposed area with plenty of soap and water. Repeat washing. Remove contaminated
clothing and
wash thoroughly before reuse. Ifirritation persists consult a heatth care professional.
Inhalation: ffexposure by inhalation is suspected,immediately move exposedindividuat to fresh air. If individuat
experiences nausea, headache,dizziness, has difliculty in breathing or is cyanotic, seek a health care
professional immediately.
Ineestion: DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. Rinse with copious amounts of water or milk, first.Irrigate the esophagus
and dilute stomach contents by slowly giving one (1) to two (2) glassesof water or milk. Avoid giving
alcohol or alcohol related products. In caseswhere the individual is semi-comatose,comatose o.
"orr"ulsirrg,
DO NOT GM FLTIIDS BY MOUTH. In caseof intentional ingestion of the product seek medical
assistanceimmediately; take individual to nearest medical facilitv.
SECTION 4 PRIMARY ROATES OF EXPOSARE
7. Effects from Acute Exposure:
EveExoosure: Very hazardous in caseof eye contact (irritant, corrosive). Eye contact can result
in corneal damage or
blindness. Inflammation of the eye is characterized by redness, watering, and itching.
Very hazardous in caseof skin contact (sensitizer). Ilazardous in caseof skin contact (corrosive, irritant).
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"-W^",,"". The amount of tissue damage depends on length of contact. Skin contact can produce inflammation and
blistering. Skin contact may produce burns. Skin inflammation is characterized by itching, scaling,
reddening, or, occasionally, blistering.
Inhalation: May be harmful if inhaled. Do not breathe spray mists of the undiluted product. Effects will depend upon
solution strength and length of time of exposure.
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Ineestion: Ingestion is not expected to be a primary route of exposure.
2. Effects from Chronic Exnosure:
Repeated prolongeddermal exposure
or may cause allergiccontactdermatitisin susceptible
individuals. In vitro
mutagenicitytestson the activeingredientswere negative.Birth defects unlikely, asanimal testson tle active
are
ingredientswere negative.
SECTION 5 Toxic oIogic aI Inform atio n
Acute Effects:
Expected to be acutely hazardous by all routes of exposure.
Initant / Sensirization
Effects:
Very hazardous in caseof eye contact (irritant, corrosive). Eye contact can result in corneal damage or
blindness. Inflammation of the eye is characterized by redness, watering, and itching.
Very hazardous in case ofskin contact (sensitizer). Hazardous in caseofskin contact (corrosive, irritant).
The amount of tissue damage depends on length of contact. Skin contact can produce inflammation and
blistering. Skin contaet may produce burns. Skin inflammation is characterized by itching, scaling,
reddening, or, occasionally, blistering.
May be harmful if inhaled. Do not breathe spray mists of the undiluted product. Effects will depend upon
solution strength and length of time of exposure.
Car cin os enic Potential :
Not testedby BuckmanLaboratories.Not shownas a carcinogen OSHA, IARC, or NTP.
by
Tarsa Orsans Effects:
May cause damage to the following organs: kidneys, liver, upper respiratory tract, skin, eyes,central nervous
system (CNS).
OtherHeahhEffects:
None known.
SECTION 6 Environmental Toxicologic al Informatio n
No information available.
SECTION 7 qnd Chemical
Appearance..... Light yellow solid
Odor Organic. (Slight.)
Density, --. ---,,........................ 1.03 g/cm3
FlashPoint CLOSED CLJP:>101.7oC (215.1oF).@ensky-Martens. (107o aqueous solution))
Melting/F r eezingPoi nt .,.. Not available.
Boiling Point..
Not available.
Solubility.........
Dispersible in cold water. Dispersible in hot water.
pH (Neat)
Not available.
pH (100ppm in water)...........
Not available.
Vapor Pressura Not applicable for solids.
Not available.
o/w Partition Coeflicient .........
Not available.
Oxidizing/ReducingProperties .
Not available.
Viscosi4t
......--
Not available.
Additional pH I nlormation .,....
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The physical data presented above are typical values and should not be construed as specifications.
FlammableLimi1s,................. Not available.
Eninguishing Media Water fog, carbon dioxide, foam, dry chemical.
Special F ir eJighting Procedures
Fire fighters should wear positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) and
full turnout gear.
SECTION 9
Stability ........... Stable under normal conditions of use and storage. Do not heat and/or store above 50C as
decomposition may increase packaging pressure.
Incompatibility Strong acids, strong oxidizers, strong bases. Extended heating at high temperatures.
Hazard oa s Dec omp os itio n
Cyanide salts are formed when product contacts strong alkali. Thermal decomposition of
Products ,........
product can produce toxic vapors of hydrogen cyanide and sulfur dioxide, Contact with fire
may generate oxides or sulfur, nitrogen and carbon.
SECTION 10 Precuutions
Do not breathe dust. Provide exhaust ventilation or other engineering controls to keep the airborne concentrations of vapors
below their respective threshold limit value. Wear goggles or face shield, a mask or pesticide respirator jointly approved by
MSHA and OSHA' protective clothing and shoes,and rubber gloves. Wash thoroughly with soap and water after handling
and before eating, drinking or using tobacco. Remove and wash contaminated clothing before reuse. Do not heat and/or
store above 50C as decomposition may increase packaging pressure.
Emergency showers and eye wash stations should be available. Educate and train employeesin the safe use and handling of
this product.
SECTION II Satisfactory Materials of Construction
Not available.
SECTION 12 sn d D isD sal Proc edur es
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SPILL AND LEAK RESPONSEGI.JIDELINES:
Important: Before respondingto a spill or leak of this product review eachsectionof this MSDS. Follow the recommendationsgiven in the Handling
Precautionssections.Check the Fire and ExplosionData sectionto determineif the useof non-sparkingtoolsis merited. Insure that spilled or leaked
product doesnot comeinto contactwith materialslisted as incornpatible.Ifirritating fumesare presen! considerevacuationof enclosed areas.
EmergencyResponse
Assistance:
Emergencytechnicalassistance availableat any time from BuckrnanLaboratorieg Inc., by calling (901)767-2722.
is
Initially minimize area effectedby the spill or lealc Block any potential routes to water systems (e.g, sewers,streams, lakes,etc.).Basedon the
product's toxicologicaland chemicalproperties,and on the sizeand location of the spill or leak, assess impact on contaminatedenvironments(e.g.
the
ground, air equipmen! etc.).There are no methodsavailableto completelyeliminateany toxicity this product may have on aquatic
water systems,
Minimize adverseeffectson theseenvironment$Buckman Laboratories.Inc. can be contacted technicalassistance.
environments. for Determineif
notificationis required (seeRegulatory Classilications
federal,state,and/or local release sectionof this MSDS).Recoveras much of the pure product
aspossibleinto appropriate containers. Later, determineif this recoveredproduct can be usedfor its intendedpurpose.Addressclean-upof
contaminatedenvironments.Spill or leak residualsmay haveto be collectedand disposed Flushingresidualmaterial to an industrial sewer,if
of.
presentat the site of a spill or leak incident,may be acceptable authorizedapproval is obtained.If product and/or spiMeak residualsare flushedto
if
an industrial sewer, insure that they do not come into contact with incompatible materials. Contact the person(s)responsiblefor the operation of
your facility's industrial sewersystemprior to intentionally flushing spills or leaks of this product to the industrial sewer.
DISPOSAL GUIDELINES
Note: Follow federal, statg and local regulationsgoverningthe disposalof wastematerials.
Neat Product: Contact your Buckman representative Buckman Laboratories,Inc., at (901) 278-0330.
or
ContaminatedMaterials: Determineif wastecontainingthis product can be handledby availableindustrial effluent systemor other on-sitewaste
management unit. If off-sitemanagement required, contacta companyexperienced industrial wastemanagemenL
is in This product is not specifically
listed in 40 CFR 261 as a Resource and RecoveryAct (RCRA) hazardouswaste.However,spill or leak residualsmay rneetthe criteria
Conservation
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ofacharacteristichazardouswasteuDd鈧瑀thisAct
Checkthecharacteristicsofthematerialtobedisposedofand/orthephysicalandreactivitydata
given in this MSDS for the neat producL
Container Disposal:Empty containers, definedby appropriate sections
as ofthe RCRA" are not RCRA hazardouswastes.
Ilowever, insure proper
management any residualsremainingin container.
of
DOT ShippingInformation:
SOLID, TOXIC, N.O.S., (2-(Thiocyanomethylthio)benzothiazole, Methylene bis(thiocyanate)) , Class 8,
CORROSM
(6.1), LIN2923 , P.c. III , ( ERG Guide 154 )
IM O/IMDG ShippingI nformation
:
CORROSIVE SOLID, TOXIC, N.O.S., (2-(Thiocyanomethylthio)benzothiazole, Methylene bis(thiocyanate)), Class
8' (6.1)' UN2923, P.G. Itr, MARINEPOLLUTAI\T, (EmS No. F-A,S-B, ERGGuidelS4,HazMatCode
49363s3
)
IATA Shipping I nlormation :
CORROSM SOLID, TOXIC, N.O.S., (2-(Thiocyanomethylthiio)benzothiazole,
Methylme bis(+himyanate) Class
,
8, (6.1), UN2923, P.G. Itr , ( ERG Guide 154, ERG Code8P )
Unless otherwise stated,the shipping information provided aboveapplies only to non-bulk containers of this product Proper shipping name and
general shipping information may vary depending on packaging and mode of shipment All products shippedfrom Buckman locations have been
properly packaged and labeled according to appropriate hazardous materials shipping regulations. If any alteration of packaging, product, or mode of
trdnsportation isfurther intended, different shipping information, including bat not limited to proper shipping name, RQ designation, and labeling
may apply. Forfurther information pertaining to the shipping requiremenlsfor this producl, contact Buckman's Transportation Department or DOT
Coordinator.
SECTION 14 R
The following Regulations are known to apply to the use and disposal of this product. Additional Federal, State and Local
regulations may also be applicable.
SARA (Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act)
SARA 302 Extremely HaTardous Substances List...
No components of this product are listed.
SARA312HazardCategory...
Immediate (Acute) Health Hazard
SARA313ToxicChemicals List...
This product contains the following toxic chemical(s) subject to the reporting requirements of section 313 of Title
III of the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 and 40 CFR part372 |
Diethylene glycol monomethyl ether
CERCLA (Comorehensive Environmental Resoonse. Compensation and Liabilitv Actl
No components of this product are present above the de minimus levels.
RCRA (Resource Conversation and Recoverv ActI Listed Hazardous Waste
No components of this product are listed.
C|TA (Clean Water Actt Listed Substances
No components of this product are listed.
FDA ( Food and Drue Administrationl
This product is not approved for food contact uses.
TSCA (Toxic Substances Control Act\ Aoolicabilitv
All components may not be listed on the TSCA Inventory. Registered pesticides are exempt from the requirements
ofTSCA.
(Federal Insecticide, Funsicide. and Rodenticide ActI
FIFRA
This product is a registered pesticide. EPA Reg. No. 1448-408
Health
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Health nammability
NFPA Ratinss ,,,..,,.,.... 3 Reactivity
State Reeulations
Various
Snte Right ToKnowAce ,..
Non-proprietary hazardous chemicals listedin Section2 of this MSDS.Shouldyou require further
are
information on specificproprietary or inert ingredientspleasecontactBuckmanLaboratories'Regulatory
Affairs Department.
The information on tNs Material SafetyData Sheetreflectsthe latestinformation and data that we have on hazards,properties,and handling of
this product under the recommendedconditionsof use.Any useof this product or method of applicationwhich is not describedin the Data Sheet
is the responsibilityof the user.This Material Data SafetySheetwas prepared to comply with the OSHA Hazard Communicationregulations.
While somecomponents claimedTrade Secretunder OSHA llazard Communicationregulations,all known OSHA hazardsassociated
are with
the Trade Secretcomponent(s), containedin this produc! are fully disclosed.
if
Buckman Laboratories,Inc, warrants that this product conformsto its chemicaldescriptionand is reasonably for the purposereferred to in
fit
the directionsfor usewhen usedin accordance with the directionsunder normal conditions.Buyer assumes risk of any use contrary to such
the
directions.
Se[er makes n+other werranfy-sr representation of any kind" expressor implipd, concerning the p'lduc! including-l{O IMPLIED IVARRANTY
OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS OF THE GOODS FOR Al[Y OTIIER PARTICULAR PURPOSE.No suchwarranties shall be implied
by law and no agentof selleris authorizedto alter this warranty in any way exceptin rwiting with a speciffcreference this warranty.
to
The exclusive remedy againstsellershall be in a claim for damages to exceed purchaseprice ofthe product, without regard to whether
not the
such a claim is basedupon breach ofwarranty or torL
Any controversyor claim arising out or relating to this contract,or breach thereof,shall be settleby arbitration in accordance
with the
and judgement upon the renderedby the Arbitrator(s) may be enteredin
commercialarbitration rules of the American Arbitration Association,
any court havingjurisdiction thereof.
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