MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Prepared to U.S. OSHA, CMA, ANSI and Canadian WHMIS Standards
PART I What is the material and what do I need to know in an emergency?
1. PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
COMPOSITE SHEET, CPS
TRADE NAME (AS LABELED):
CHEMICAL NAME/CLASS: Synthetic Rubber
SYNONYMS: None
PRODUCT USE: Fire Retardant
SUPPLIER/MANUFACTURER鈥橲 NAME: Nelson EGS
4135 E. 100th East Ave. #100
ADDRESS:
Tulsa, Oklahoma 74146-3636
CHEMTREC EMERGENCY NO.: 1-800-424-9300 (United States)
BUSINESS PHONE: (918) 627-5530/(800) 331-7325
DATE OF PREPARATION: February 6, 2002
2. COMPOSITION and INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
CHEMICAL NAME CAS # % w/w EXPOSURE LIMITS IN AIR
ACGIH- TLV OSHA- PEL OTHER
TWA STEL TWA STEL IDLH
mg/m3 mg/m3 mg/m3 mg/m3 mg/m3 mg/m3
Synthetic Urethane 9017-09-8 48-82 NE NE NE NE NE NE
Sodium Silicate 1344-09-08 50-70 NE NE NE NE NE NE
Zinc Oxide 1314-13-2 3-9 10 (particulates NE 15 (Total NE NE NIOSH RELs:
containing no dust) TWA: 5
(exposure limits are
asbestos and STEL: 15 (Ceiling 15 minutes)
for zinc oxide dust) 5
<1% crystalline CARCINOGENICITY: EPA-D
(Respirable
silica) dust)
Melamine 108-78-1 7-13 NE NE NE NE NE NE
Chlorinated Paraffin 63449-39-8 6-11 NE NE NE NE NE CARCINOGENICITY: IARC-3
Other components which are Balance None of the other components contribute significant additional hazards at the concentrations present
present in less than 1 percent in this product. All pertinent hazard information has been provided in this document, per the
concentration (0.1% concentration requirements of the Federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration Standard (29 CFR
for potential carcinogens, 1910.1200), U.S. State equivalent Standards and Canadian Workplace Hazardous Materials
reproductive toxins, respiratory tract Identification System Standards (CPR 4).
sensitizers, and mutagens).
NE = Not Established See Section 16 for Definitions of Terms Used
NOTE (1): ALL WHMIS required information is included in appropriate sections based on the ANSI Z400.1-1998 format. This product has been classified
in accordance with the hazard criteria of the CPR and the MSDS contains all the information required by the CPR.
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3. HAZARD IDENTIFICATION
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW: This product consists of a gray rubber composite with a slight odor, bonded to a galvanized
steel sheet on one side. The chief health hazard associated with overexposure would be the potential to slightly irritate the
eyes, skin, nose, and other tissues that come in contact with the rubber composite of this product or in the event that
particulates are generated from the product. This product is not flammable or reactive. Thermal decomposition of this
rubber composite produces irritating vapors and toxic gases (e.g., carbon oxides and sodium oxide). Emergency
responders must wear proper personal protective equipment for the releases to which they are responding.
SYMPTOMS OF OVEREXPOSURE BY ROUTE OF EXPOSURE: Under
HAZARDOUS MATERIAL IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM
normal circumstances of use, this product should not present significant
health hazards. In event of thermal decomposition of the rubber composite
or if particulates are generated, the most significant routes of occupational
HEALTH (BLUE) 1
overexposure would be via inhalation and contact with skin. The symptoms
of overexposure to this product, via route of entry, are as follows:
INHALATION: Breathing airborne particulates, if generated during use of
this product this product may irritate the nose, throat, or respiratory system.
FLAMMABILITY (RED) 0
Symptoms of such exposure could include coughing and sneezing.
Symptoms are generally alleviated when exposure ends.
CONTACT WITH SKIN or EYES: Eye contact should not normally present a
significant health hazard. In event of the generation of particulates, stinging,
REACTIVITY
tearing, and redness from mechanical irritation could result. Mechanical (YELLOW) 0
injury to the skin from cuts or abrasions may occur if sharp edges of the
product develop.
SKIN ABSORPTION: Skin absorption is not anticipated to be a significant
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT B
route of overexposure for any component of this product.
INGESTION: Ingestion of this product is unlikely.
EYES HANDS BODY
RESPIRATORY
INJECTION: Injection of this product is unlikely.
HEALTH EFFECTS OR RISKS FROM EXPOSURE: An Explanation in Lay
SEE SECTION 8
Terms.
ACUTE: The most likely symptom of acute overexposure would be slight to
For routine use.
moderate irritation of contaminated skin or eyes after contact with
particulates or fumes generated from thermal decomposition of the rubber
composite of this product. See Section 16 for Definition of Ratings
CHRONIC: None anticipated.
TARGET ORGANS: ACUTE: Skin, eyes. CHRONIC: None anticipated.
PART II What should I do if a hazardous situation occurs?
4. FIRST-AID MEASURES
Contaminated individuals must seek medical attention if any adverse effect occurs. Rescuers should be taken for medical
attention, if necessary. Take a copy of label and MSDS to physician or health professional with the contaminated individual.
SKIN EXPOSURE: If cuts or abrasions occur from mechanical injury, treat victim and seek medical attention if necessary.
EYE EXPOSURE: If fumes or particulates generated from the product contaminate the eyes, open victim鈥檚 eyes while under
gently running water. Use sufficient force to open eyelids. Have the contaminated individual "roll" eyes. The recommended
minimum flushing time is 15 minutes. Seek medical attention if any adverse effect occurs.
INHALATION: If fumes or particulates generated from the product are inhaled, remove victim to fresh air.
INGESTION: Not applicable.
MEDICAL CONDITIONS AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE: None anticipated.
RECOMMENDATIONS TO PHYSICIANS: Treat symptoms.
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5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
FLASH POINT: Not applicable.
NFPA RATING
AUTOIGNITION TEMPERATURE: Not applicable.
FLAMMABLE LIMITS (in air by volume, %): FLAMMABILITY
Lower (LEL): Not applicable.
Upper (UEL): Not applicable.
0
FIRE EXTINGUISHING MATERIALS: Select fire extinguishing media
appropriate for the surrounding area and other materials involved in the fire.
0
1
HEALTH REACTIVITY
Water Spray: YES Carbon Dioxide: YES
Foam: YES Dry Chemical: YES
Halon: YES Other: Any "ABC" Class.
UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS: This product is not
combustible and does not contribute to the intensity of a fire. When involved
OTHER
in a fire, the rubber composite may decompose and produce irritating
See Section 16 for
vapors, acrid smoke, and toxic gases (e.g., carbon oxides, sodium oxides
Definition of Ratings
and small amounts of hydrogen cyanide, ammonia, hydrochloric acid and
phosphoric acid).
Explosion Sensitivity to Mechanical Impact: Not sensitive.
Explosion Sensitivity to Static Discharge: Not sensitive.
SPECIAL FIRE-FIGHTING PROCEDURES: Incipient fire responders should wear eye protection. Structural firefighters must
wear Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus and full protective equipment. Move fire-exposed containers if it can be done
without risk to firefighters. If possible, firefighters should control runoff water to prevent environmental contamination. Rinse
contaminated equipment with soapy water before returning such equipment to service.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
RELEASE RESPONSE: Due to the nature of this product, no special accidental release measures are normally required.
Uncontrolled releases involving other materials released near this product should be responded to by appropriately trained
personnel using pre-planned procedures.
PART III How can I prevent hazardous situations from occurring?
7. HANDLING and STORAGE
WORK AND HYGIENE PRACTICES: : If during the use of this product, vapors are generated during heating, avoid breathing
the vapors or skin or eye contact with the vapors.
STORAGE AND HANDLING PRACTICES: Store this product in a cool, dry location, away from sources of intense heat. Store
away from incompatible materials (see Section 10, Stability and Reactivity).
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS - PERSONAL PROTECTION
VENTILATION AND ENGINEERING CONTROLS: No special ventilation and engineering controls are required for use of this
product.
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: None normally required for routine use of this product. Airborne contaminant concentrations
must be maintained below guidelines listed in Section 2 (Composition and Information on Ingredients). If respiratory
protection is needed, use only protection authorized in the U.S. Federal OSHA Standard (29 CFR 1910.134), applicable U.S.
State regulations, or the Canadian CSA Standard Z94.4-93. Oxygen levels below 19.5% are considered IDLH by OSHA. In
such atmospheres, use of a full-facepiece pressure/demand SCBA or a full facepiece, supplied air respirator with auxiliary
self-contained air supply is required under OSHA鈥檚 Respiratory Protection Standard (1910.134-1998).
EYE PROTECTION: No special eye protection is required for use of this product. Wear safety glasses or goggles if during
use of this product operations may produce flying debris or particulates.
HAND PROTECTION: Wear gloves to protect the skin against mechanical injury, such as leather work gloves, when handling
this product.
BODY PROTECTION: Use body protection appropriate for task.
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9. PHYSICAL and CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
The following information is for the Rubber Composite of this product, unless otherwise specified.
RELATIVE VAPOR DENSITY (air = 1): Not applicable. EVAPORATION RATE (n-BuAc = 1): Not applicable.
SPECIFIC GRAVITY @ 68掳F (water = 1): 1.4 MELTING/FREEZING POINT: > 500掳C (932掳F)
SOLUBILITY IN WATER: Insoluble BOILING POINT: > 800掳C (> 1472掳F).
VAPOR PRESSURE, mm Hg @ 20掳C: Not applicable. pH: Not applicable.
PARTITION COEFFICIENT (n-octanol/water): Not applicable.
ODOR THRESHOLD: Not established.
APPEARANCE, ODOR and COLOR: This is gray rubber composite attached to a steel sheet on one side.
HOW TO DETECT THIS SUBSTANCE (warning properties): The appearance may act as a distinguishing characteristic for
this product.
10. STABILITY and REACTIVITY
STABILITY: Stable.
DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: Thermal decomposition of the Rubber Composite can generate carbon oxides, sodium
oxides and small amounts of hydrogen cyanide, ammonia, hydrochloric acid and phosphoric acid.
MATERIALS WITH WHICH SUBSTANCE IS INCOMPATIBLE: Strong acids.
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Will not occur.
CONDITIONS TO AVOID: Avoid exposure or contact to extreme temperatures, incompatible chemicals.
PART IV Is there any other useful information about this material?
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
TOXICITY DATA: The specific toxicology data are available for components of the Rubber Composite greater than 1% in
concentration are as follows.
MELAMINE: MELAMINE (continued): ZINC OXIDE (continued):
Standard Draize Test (Eye-Rabbit) 500 mg/24 TDLo (Oral-Mouse) 93,600 mg/kg/13 weeks- TDLo (Oral-Domestic mammal) 3584 mg/kg/4
hours: Mild continuous: Kidney, Ureter, Bladder: other weeks-intermittent: changes in structure or
LD50 (Oral-Rat) 3161 mg/kg changes function of endocrine pancreas; changes in
TCLo (Inhalation-Rat) 58 ug/m3/17 weeks-
LD50 (Oral-Mouse) 3296 mg/kg serum composition; changes in metals, not
LD50 (Skin-Rabbit) > 1 gm/kg intermittent: Liver: other changes; Blood: otherwise specified
TCLo (Inhalation-Human) 600 mg/m3: cough,
LD50 (Unreported-Rat) 6 gm/kg changes in serum composition (e.g. TP,
LD50 (Unreported-Mouse) 1 gm/kg bilirubin, cholesterol); Biochemical: Enzyme dyspnea, other changes
LC50 (Inhalation-Rat) 3248 mg/m3 inhibition, induction, or change in blood or DNA adduct (Escherichia coli) 3000 ppm
TDLo (Oral-Rat) 32760 mg/kg/13 weeks- tissue levels: transaminases Cytogenetic analysis (Inhalation-Rat) 100
TCLo (Inhalation-Rat) 500 碌g/m3: male 17 碌g/m3
continuous: Kidney, Ureter, Bladder: other
changes; Related to Chronic Data: death week(s) pre-mating: Reproductive: Paternal Morphological transformation (Hamster-
LDLo (Intraperitoneal-Rat) 3200 mg/kg: Sense Effects: spermatogenesis (incl. genetic Embryo) 1 mg/L
Organs and Special Senses (Eye): material, sperm morphology, motility, and Unscheduled DNA Synthesis (Hamster-
lacrimation; Behavioral: tremor; Lungs, count); Fertility: pre-implantation mortality Embryo) 1 mg/L
Thorax, or Respiration: cyanosis (e.g. reduction in number of implants per Unscheduled DNA Synthesis: (Inhalation-
Guinea Pig) 5300 碌g/m3/3 hours/6 days
LDLo (Intraperitoneal-Mouse) 800 mg/kg: female; total number of implants per
Sense Organs and Special Senses (Eye): corpora lutea); Effects on Embryo or Fetus: Sister chromatid exchange (Hamster-Embryo)
300 碌g/L
lacrimation; Behavioral: tremor; Lungs, fetal death
Thorax, or Respiration: cyanosis Phage Inhibition Capacity (Escherichia coli) 78 Standard Draize test (Eye-Rabbit) 500 mg/24
碌g/well
TD (Oral-Rat) 197 gm/kg/2 years-continuous: hours: Mild
Tumorigenic: Carcinogenic by RTECS Micronucleus Test (Oral-Mouse)1 gm/kg LDLo (Oral-Human) 500 mg/kg
criteria; Kidney, Ureter, Bladder: tumors LD (Oral-Rat) > 8437 mg/kg
ZINC OXIDE:
TD (Oral-Rat) 162 gm/kg/2 years-continuous: TCLo (Inhalation-Guinea pig) 4600 ug/m3/3 LD50 (Oral-Mouse) 7950 mg/kg
Tumorigenic: equivocal tumorigenic agent LD50 (Intraperitoneal-Rat) 240 mg/kg
hours/6 days-intermittent: other changes,
LC50 (Inhalation-Mouse) 2500 mg/m3
by RTECS criteria; Kidney, Ureter, Bladder: changes in lung weight
tumors TCLo (Inhalation-Guinea pig) 5900 碌g/m3/3
TDLo (Oral-Chicken) 32,203 mg/kg/4 weeks-
TDLo (Oral-Mouse) 93,600 mg/kg/13 weeks- hours/3 days-intermittent: change in blood
continuous: changes in growth hormone;
continuous: Kidney, Ureter, Bladder: other or tissue levels: phosphatases,
evidence of thyroid hypofunction; weight
changes TDLo (Oral-Mouse) 93,600 dehydrogenases
loss or decreased weight gain
mg/kg/13 weeks-continuous: Kidney, TDLo (Oral-Rat) 6846 mg/kg: female 1-22
TDLo (Oral-Rat) 17431 mg/kg/90 days-
Ureter, Bladder: other changes day(s) after conception: Reproductive:
continuous: Behavioral: changes in motor
TDLo (Oral-Rat) 195 gm/kg/2 years-continuous: Specific Developmental Abnormalities:
activity (specific assay)
Tumorigenic: Carcinogenic by RTECS homeostasis; stillbirth; Effects on Newborn:
criteria; Kidney, Ureter, Bladder: tumors growth statistics
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11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION (Continued)
SUSPECTED CANCER AGENT: The components of this product are listed by agencies tracking potential carcinogenic
effects, as follows:
Melamine: IARC-3 (Unclassifiable as to Carcinogenicity in Humans)
Zinc Oxide: EPA-D (Not Classifiable as to Human Carcinogenicity)
The remaining components of this product are not found on the following lists: FEDERAL OSHA Z LIST, NTP, IARC, and
CAL/OSHA and therefore are neither considered to be nor suspected to be cancer-causing agents by these agencies.
IRRITANCY OF PRODUCT: Contact with this product is not expected to be irritating.
SENSITIZATION TO THE PRODUCT: The components of this product are not known to be skin or respiratory sensitizers.
REPRODUCTIVE TOXICITY INFORMATION: Listed below is information concerning the effects of this product and its
components on the human reproductive system.
Mutagenicity: This product is not reported to produce mutagenic effects in humans. Human and animal mutation data are
available for Melamine and Zinc Oxide (components of this product); these data were obtained during clinical studies on
specific human and animal tissues exposed to high doses of this compound.
Embryotoxicity: This product is not reported to produce embryotoxic effects in humans.
Teratogenicity: This product is not reported to cause teratogenic effects in humans. Human and animal teratogenic data
are available for Zinc Oxide (a component of this product); these data were obtained during clinical studies on specific
human and animal tissues exposed to high doses of this compound.
Reproductive Toxicity: This product is not reported to cause reproductive effects in humans. Clinical studies on test
animals exposed to relatively high doses of Melamine and Zinc Oxide (components of this product) provided reproductive
toxicity data.
A mutagen is a chemical which causes permanent changes to genetic material (DNA) such that the changes will propagate
through generational lines. An embryotoxin is a chemical which causes damage to a developing embryo (i.e. within the first
eight weeks of pregnancy in humans), but the damage does not propagate across generational lines. A teratogen is a
chemical which causes damage to a developing fetus, but the damage does not propagate across generational lines. A
reproductive toxin is any substance which interferes in any way with the reproductive process.
ACGIH BIOLOGICAL EXPOSURE INDICES: Currently, there are no ACGIH Biological Exposure Indices (BEIs) determined
for the components of the Rubber Composite of this product.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
ALL WORK PRACTICES MUST BE AIMED AT ELIMINATING ENVIRONMENTAL CONTAMINATION.
ENVIRONMENTAL STABILITY: This product will persist in the environment.
EFFECT OF MATERIAL ON PLANTS or ANIMALS: This product may be harmful to contaminated plant and animal-life
(especially if large quantities are released). Refer to Section 11 (Toxicological Information) for additional information on
effects on animals.
EFFECT OF CHEMICAL ON AQUATIC LIFE: This product may be harmful to contaminated aquatic plant and animal life.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
PREPARING WASTES FOR DISPOSAL: Waste disposal must be in accordance with appropriate U.S. Federal, State, and
local regulations or with regulations of Canada and its Provinces. This product, if unaltered by use, may be disposed of by
treatment at a permitted facility or as advised by your local hazardous waste regulatory authority.
U.S. EPA WASTE NUMBER: Not applicable.
14. TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION
THIS MATERIAL IS NOT HAZARDOUS AS DEFINED BY 49 CFR 172.101 BY THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION.
PROPER SHIPPING NAME: Not applicable.
HAZARD CLASS NUMBER and DESCRIPTION: Not applicable.
UN IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: Not applicable.
PACKING GROUP: Not applicable.
DOT LABEL(S) REQUIRED: Not applicable.
NORTH AMERICAN EMERGENCY RESPONSE GUIDEBOOK NUMBER (2000): Not applicable.
MARINE POLLUTANT: The components of this product are not designated by the DOT to be Marine Pollutants (49 CFR
172.101, Appendix B).
TRANSPORT CANADA TRANSPORTATION OF DANGEROUS GOODS REGULATIONS: This material is not considered
as dangerous goods by Transport Canada.
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14. TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION (Continued)
IATA DESIGNATION: This material is not considered as dangerous goods by the International Air Transport Association.
UPS SHIPPING: This material is not considered as Hazardous Materials by the United Parcel Service.
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
ADDITIONAL U.S. REGULATIONS:
U.S. SARA REPORTING REQUIREMENTS: The components of this product are not subject to the reporting requirements of
Sections 302, 304, and 313 of Title III of the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act.
U.S. SARA THRESHOLD PLANNING QUANTITY: There are no specific Threshold Planning Quantities for the components
of this product. The default Federal MSDS submission and inventory requirement filing threshold of 10,000 lb (4,540 kg) may
apply, per 40 CFR 370.20.
U.S. CERCLA REPORTABLE QUANTITY (RQ): Not applicable.
U.S. TSCA INVENTORY STATUS: The components of this product are listed on the TSCA Inventory.
OTHER U.S. FEDERAL REGULATIONS: Not applicable.
U.S. STATE REGULATORY INFORMATION: Components of this product are covered under specific State regulations, as
denoted below:
Alaska - Designated Toxic and Hazardous Michigan - Critical Materials Register: None. Pennsylvania - Hazardous Substance List:
Zinc Oxide fume.
Substances: Zinc Oxide fume. Minnesota - List of Hazardous Substances:
Rhode Island - Hazardous Substance List:
California - Permissible Exposure Limits for Zinc Oxide dust.
Zinc Oxide.
Chemical Contaminants: Zinc Oxide fume. Missouri - Employer Information/Toxic
Texas - Hazardous Substance List: Zinc Oxide
Florida - Substance List: Zinc Oxide fume. Substance List: Zinc Oxide.
fume
Illinois - Toxic Substance List: Zinc Oxide New Jersey - Right to Know Hazardous
West Virginia - Hazardous Substance List:
fume. Substance List: Melamine, Zinc Oxide fume
Zinc Oxide fume.
Kansas - Section 302/313 List: Melamine. North Dakota - List of Hazardous Chemicals,
Wisconsin - Toxic and Hazardous
Massachusetts - Substance List: Zinc Oxide Reportable Quantities: None.
Substances: Zinc Oxide fume.
fume.
CALIFORNIA SAFE DRINKING WATER AND TOXIC ENFORCEMENT ACT (PROPOSITION 65): No component of this
product is on the California Proposition 65 lists.
ANSI LABELING (Z129.1): CAUTION! PARTICULATES OR FUMES IF INVOLVED IN FIRE GENERATED BY THE
PRODUCTMAY IRRITATE SKIN AND EYES. PARTUCULATES OR FUMES IF INVOLVED IN FIRE MAY BE HARMFUL IF
INGESTED OR INHALED. PRODUCT MAY POSE CUT OR ABRASION HAZARD. Avoid contact with skin, eyes, or
clothing. Wash thoroughly after handling. Avoid breathing airborne particulates. Work in well-ventilated area. Do not taste or
swallow. Wear gloves, goggles, and appropriate body protection. FIRST-AID: In case of contact with skin or eyes, flush skin
with plenty of water for 15 minutes. If particulates or fumes are inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial
respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical attention if adverse effects develop. IN CASE OF FIRE: Use
water fog, dry chemical, CO2, or "alcohol" foam. Consult Material Safety Data Sheet for additional information.
ADDITIONAL CANADIAN REGULATIONS:
CANADIAN DSL/NDSL INVENTORY STATUS: The components of this product are listed on the DSL Inventory.
OTHER CANADIAN REGULATIONS: Not applicable.
CANADIAN ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT (CEPA) PRIORITY SUBSTANCES LISTS: The components of this
product are not on the CEPA Priority Substances Lists.
CANADIAN WHMIS SYMBOLS: Not applicable.
16. OTHER INFORMATION
PREPARED BY: CHEMICAL SAFETY ASSOCIATES, Inc.
9163 Chesapeake Drive, San Diego, CA 92123-1002
(858) 565 - 0302
DATE OF PRINTING: February 7, 2002
The information contained herein is based on data considered accurate. However, no warranty is expressed or implied
regarding the accuracy of these data or the results to be obtained from the use thereof. Nelson EGS assumes no
responsibility for injury to the vendee or third persons proximately caused by the material if reasonable safety
procedures are not adhered to as stipulated in the data sheet. Additionally, Nelson EGS assumes no responsibility for
injury to vendee or third persons proximately caused by abnormal use of the material even if reasonable safety
procedures are followed. Furthermore, vendee assumes the risk in his use of the material.
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DEFINITIONS OF TERMS
A large number of abbreviations and acronyms appear on a MSDS. Some of these which are commonly used include the following:
CAS #: This is the Chemical Abstract Service Number which uniquely identifies each constituent. It is used for computer-related searching.
EXPOSURE LIMITS IN AIR: FLAMMABILITY LIMITS IN AIR:
Much of the information related to fire and explosion is derived from the
ACGIH - American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists, a
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). Flash Point - Minimum
professional association which establishes exposure limits. TLV -
temperature at which a liquid gives off sufficient vapors to form an ignitable
Threshold Limit Value - an airborne concentration of a substance which
mixture with air. Autoignition Temperature: The minimum temperature
represents conditions under which it is generally believed that nearly all
required to initiate combustion in air with no other source of ignition. LEL -
workers may be repeatedly exposed without adverse effect. The duration
the lowest percent of vapor in air, by volume, that will explode or ignite in
must be considered, including the 8-hour Time Weighted Average (TWA),
the presence of an ignition source. UEL - the highest percent of vapor in air,
the 15-minute Short Term Exposure Limit, and the instantaneous Ceiling
by volume, that will explode or ignite in the presence of an ignition source.
Level (C). Skin absorption effects must also be considered.
OSHA - U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION:
PEL - Permissible Exposure Limit - This exposure value means exactly the
Human and Animal Toxicology: Possible health hazards as derived from
same as a TLV, except that it is enforceable by OSHA. The OSHA
human data, animal studies, or from the results of studies with similar
Permissible Exposure Limits are based in the 1989 PELs and the June,
compounds are presented. Definitions of some terms used in this section
1993 Air Contaminants Rule (Federal Register: 58: 35338-35351 and 58:
are: LD50 - Lethal Dose (solids & liquids) which kills 50% of the exposed
40191). Both the current PELs and the vacated PELs are indicated. The
animals; LC50 - Lethal Concentration (gases) which kills 50% of the
phrase, 鈥淰acated 1989 PEL,鈥? is placed next to the PEL which was vacated
exposed animals; ppm concentration expressed in parts of material per
by Court Order. IDLH - Immediately Dangerous to Life and Health - This
million parts of air or water; mg/m3 concentration expressed in weight of
level represents a concentration from which one can escape within 30-
substance per volume of air; mg/kg quantity of material, by weight,
minutes without suffering escape-preventing or permanent injury. The DFG
administered to a test subject, based on their body weight in kg. Other
- MAK is the Republic of Germany鈥檚 Maximum Exposure Level, similar to
measures of toxicity include TDLo, the lowest dose to cause a symptom
the U.S. PEL. NIOSH is the National Institute of Occupational Safety and
and TCLo the lowest concentration to cause a symptom; TDo, LDLo, and
Health, which is the research arm of the U.S. Occupational Safety and
LDo, or TC, TCo, LCLo, and LCo, the lowest dose (or concentration) to
Health Administration (OSHA). NIOSH issues exposure guidelines called
cause lethal or toxic effects. Cancer Information: The sources are:
Recommended Exposure Levels (RELs). When no exposure guidelines
IARC - the International Agency for Research on Cancer; NTP - the
are established, an entry of NE is made for reference.
National Toxicology Program, RTECS - the Registry of Toxic Effects of
HAZARD RATINGS: Chemical Substances, OSHA and CAL/OSHA. IARC and NTP rate
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM: Health Hazard: 0 chemicals on a scale of decreasing potential to cause human cancer with
(minimal acute or chronic exposure hazard); 1 (slight acute or chronic rankings from 1 to 4. Subrankings (2A, 2B, etc.) are also used. Other
exposure hazard); 2 (moderate acute or significant chronic exposure Information: BEI - ACGIH Biological Exposure Indices, represent the
levels of determinants which are most likely to be observed in specimens
hazard); 3 (severe acute exposure hazard; onetime overexposure can result
collected from a healthy worker who has been exposed to chemicals to the
in permanent injury and may be fatal); 4 (extreme acute exposure hazard;
same extent as a worker with inhalation exposure to the TLV. Ecological
onetime overexposure can be fatal). Flammability Hazard: 0 (minimal
Information: EC is the effect concentration in water. BCF =
hazard); 1 (materials that require substantial pre-heating before burning); 2
Bioconcentration Factor, which is used to determine if a substance will
(combustible liquid or solids; liquids with a flash point of 38-93掳C [100-
concentrate in lifeforms which consume contaminated plant or animal
200掳F]); 3 (Class IB and IC flammable liquids with flash points below 38掳C
matter. Coefficient of Oil/Water Distribution is represented by log Kow or
[100掳F]); 4 (Class IA flammable liquids with flash points below 23掳C [73掳F]
log Koc and is used to assess a substance鈥檚 behavior in the
and boiling points below 38掳C [100掳F]. Reactivity Hazard: 0 (normally
environment.
stable); 1 (material that can become unstable at elevated temperatures or
which can react slightly with water); 2 (materials that are unstable but do not REGULATORY INFORMATION:
detonate or which can react violently with water); 3 (materials that can This section explains the impact of various laws and regulations on the
detonate when initiated or which can react explosively with water); 4 material. U.S.: EPA is the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. DOT is
(materials that can detonate at normal temperatures or pressures). the U.S. Department of Transportation. SARA is the Superfund
NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION: Health Hazard: 0 Amendments and Reauthorization Act. TSCA is the U.S. Toxic Substance
(material that on exposure under fire conditions would offer no hazard Control Act. CERCLA (or Superfund) refers to the Comprehensive
beyond that of ordinary combustible materials); 1 (materials that on Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act. Labeling is per
exposure under fire conditions could cause irritation or minor residual the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z129.1). CANADA:
injury); 2 (materials that on intense or continued exposure under fire CEPA is the Canadian Environmental Protection Act. WHMIS is the
conditions could cause temporary incapacitation or possible residual injury); Canadian Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System. TC is
3 (materials that can on short exposure could cause serious temporary or Transport Canada. DSL/NDSL are the Canadian Domestic/Non-Domestic
residual injury); 4 (materials that under very short exposure causes death Substances Lists.
or major residual injury). Flammability Hazard and Reactivity Hazard: Refer
to definitions for 鈥淗azardous Materials Identification System鈥?.
FB-725 CPS MSDS
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