TPS 44
Material Safety Data Sheet
Arkema Inc.
1 PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBERS:
Thio and Fine Chemicals
Chemtrec: (800) 424-9300 (24hrs) or (703) 527-3887
Arkema Inc.
Medical: Rocky Mountain Poison Control Center
2000 Market Street
(866) 767-5089 (24Hrs)
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Information Telephone Numbers Phone Number Available Hrs
Customer Service 1-800-628-4453 8:30 to 5:30 EST
Product Name TPS 44
Product Synonym(s)
Chemical Family Alkyl Polysulfide
Chemical Formula (t-C4H10)2Sx
Chemical Name Polysulfides, di-tert-Bu
EPA Reg Num
Product Use
2 COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Ingredient Name CAS RegistryNumber Typical % OSHA
tert-Butyl polysulfides 68937-96-2 100% Y
The substance(s) marked with a "Y" in the OSHA column, are identified as hazardous chemicals according to the
criteria of the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200)
This material is classified as hazardous under Federal OSHA regulation.
The components of this product are all on the TSCA Inventory list.
3 HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Emergency Overview
Light yellow liquid, slight sulfide odor
WARNING!
MAY CAUSE SKIN IRRITATION.
MAY CAUSE ALLERGIC SKIN REACTION.
Potential Health Effects
Inhalation and skin contact are expected to be the primary routes of occupational exposure to this material. Based on
single exposure animal tests, it is considered to be no more than slightly toxic if swallowed or absorbed through skin,
practically non-irritating to eyes and slightly irritating to skin. Repeated exposure may cause an allergic skin reaction.
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4 FIRST AID MEASURES
IF IN EYES, immediately flush with plenty of water. Get medical attention if irritation persists.
IF ON SKIN, immediately wash with soap and plenty of water. Remove contaminated clothing and shoes.
Get medical attention if symptoms occur. Wash clothing before reuse. Thoroughly clean shoes before reuse.
IF SWALLOWED, do NOT induce vomiting. Give water to drink. Get medical attention immediately. NEVER
GIVE ANYTHING BY MOUTH TO AN UNCONSCIOUS PERSON.
IF INHALED, remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give
oxygen. Get medical attention.
5 FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Fire and Explosive Properties
Auto-Ignition Temperature NE
Flash Point >70 C [ASTM D 93] Flash Point Method
Flammable Limits- Upper NE
NE
Lower
Extinguishing Media
Use water spray, carbon dioxide, foam or dry chemical.
Fire Fighting Instructions
Do NOT permit water to enter containers. Material may spatter or foam if contacted with water. Fire fighters
and others who may be exposed to products of combustion should wear full fire fighting turn out gear (full Bunker
Gear) and self-contained breathing apparatus (pressure demand NIOSH approved or equivalent). Fire fighting
equipment should be thoroughly decontaminated after use.
Fire and Explosion Hazards
When burned, the following hazardous products of combustion can occur:
Hydrogen sulfide
Sulfur oxides
Oxides of carbon
6 ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
In Case of Spill or Leak
Isolate hazard area and deny entry to unnecessary or unprotected personnel. Contain spilled liquid with
sand or earth. Clean up spill immediately, observing precautions in the Personal Protection section of
MSDS. Avoid runoff into storm sewers and ditches which lead to waterways.
7 HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling
Avoid prolonged or repeated contact with skin.
Wash thoroughly after handling.
Keep away from heat, sparks and flames.
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7 HANDLING AND STORAGE
Use only with adequate ventilation.
Emptied container retains vapor and product residue. Observe all labeled safeguards until container is
cleaned, reconditioned or destroyed.
Storage
Store in well ventilated area away from heat and sources of ignition such as flame, sparks and static
electricity. Ensure that all storage and handling equipment is properly rated, grounded and installed to satisfy
electrical classification requirements. Static electricity may accumulate and create a fire hazard. All storage
containers, including containers such as drums, cylinders and IBC鈥檚, must be bonded and grounded during
filling and emptying operations. Store away from oxidizers and reactive materials. Keep container tightly
closed. Observe all federal, state and local regulations and National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
Codes which pertain to the specific local conditions of storage and use, including OSHA 29 CFR 1910.106
and NFPA 30, 70, 77, and 497.
8 EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
Engineering Controls
Investigate engineering techniques to reduce exposures. Provide ventilation if necessary to minimize
exposures. If practical, use local mechanical exhaust ventilation at sources of air contamination such as
open process equipment.
Eye / Face Protection
Use good industrial practice to avoid eye contact.
Skin Protection
Wear appropriate chemical resistant protective clothing and chemical resistant gloves to prevent skin
contact. Consult glove manufacturer to determine appropriate type glove material for given application.
Wear face shield and chemical resistant clothing such as a rubber apron when splashing may occur. Rinse
contaminated skin promptly. Wash contaminated clothing and clean protective equipment before reuse.
Wash skin thoroughly after handling.
Respiratory Protection
Where airborne exposure is likely, use NIOSH approved respiratory protection equipment appropriate to the
material and/or its components. If exposures cannot be kept at a minimum with engineering controls, consult
respirator manufacturer to determine appropriate type equipment for a given application. Observe respirator
use limitations specified by NIOSH or the manufacturer. For emergency and other conditions where there
may be a potential for significant exposure, use an approved full face positive-pressure, self-contained
breathing apparatus or positive-pressure airline with auxiliary self-contained air supply. Respiratory
protection programs must comply with 29 CFR 搂 1910.134.
Airborne Exposure Guidelines for Ingredients
The components of this product have no established Airborne Exposure Guidelines
-Only those components with exposure limits are printed in this section.
-Skin contact limits designated with a "Y" above have skin contact effect. Air sampling alone is insufficient to accurately quantitate
exposure. Measures to prevent significant cutaneous absorption may be required.
-ACGIH Sensitizer designator with a value of "Y" above means that exposure to this material may cause allergic reactions.
-WEEL-AIHA Sensitizer designator with a value of "Y" above means that exposure to this material may cause allergic skin reactions.
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9 PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Light yellow liquid, slight sulfide odor
Appearance/Odor
pH NE
Specific Gravity 1.007 @ 20 C
Vapor Pressure < 0.1 mbar
Vapor Density NE
Melting Point 3C
Freezing Point NA
Boiling Point 178 C (w/decomposition)
Solubility In Water Insoluble @ 20 C
Solubility in Other Materials Hydrocarbons
Viscosity 4.37 cP @ 20 C
10 STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stability
This material is chemically stable under normal and anticipated storage and handling conditions.
Incompatibility
Avoid contact with strong oxidizing agents and acids.
Hazardous Decomposition Products
Thermal decomposition releases hydrogen sulfide and oxides of sulfur and carbon.
11 TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Toxicological Information
Data on this material and/or its components are summarized below.
tert-Butyl polysulfides
Single exposure (acute) studies indicate that this material is no more than slightly toxic if swallowed (rat LD50
>2,000 mg/kg) or absorbed through skin (rabbit LD50 >2,000 mg/kg), practically non-irritating to rabbit eyes
(0.67/110.0) and slightly irritating to rabbit skin (4-hr exposure, 1.5/8.0).
Slight allergic skin responses were observed in guinea pigs following repeated skin exposure. No genetic
changes were observed in standard tests using bacteria or animal cells.
12 ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Ecotoxicological Information
Data on this material and/or its components are summarized below.
tert-Butyl polysulfides
This material is highly toxic to Daphnia magna (48-hr LC50 0.24 mg/l), slightly toxic to algae (96-hr EC50 29-39
mg/l), and practically non-toxic to bacteria (3-hr EC50 > 1000 mg/l).
Chemical Fate Information
No data are available.
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13 DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Waste Disposal
Incineration is the recommended method for disposal observing all local, state and federal regulations. Note:
Chemical additions to, processing of, or otherwise altering this material may make this waste management
information incomplete, inaccurate, or otherwise inappropriate. Furthermore, state and local waste disposal
requirements may be more restrictive or otherwise different from federal laws and regulations.
14 TRANSPORT INFORMATION
DOT Name Non Bulk Domestic:
Not regulated
DOT Technical Name
DOT Hazard Class
UN Number
DOT Packing Group PG
RQ
DOT Special Information Domestic Bulk shipments:
Combustible liquid, n.o.s.
(di-tert-butyl polysulfide)
3; NA1993; PGIII
Bluk and non-bulk international:
Environmentally Hazardous substance, liquid, n.o.s.
(di-tert-butyl polysulfide)
9; UN3082; PGIII; MP
15 REGULATORY INFORMATION
Hazard Categories Under Criteria of SARA Title III Rules (40 CFR Part 370)
Immediate (Acute) Health Y Fire Y
Reactive
Delayed (Chronic) Health N N
Sudden Release of Pressure N
The components of this product are all on the TSCA Inventory list.
Ingredient Related Regulatory Information:
CERCLA RQ SARA TPQ
SARA Reportable Quantities
tert-Butyl polysulfides NE
16 OTHER INFORMATION
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Revision Information
Revision Number 9
13 APR 2006
Revision Date
Supercedes Revision Dated 11-OCT-2004
Revision Summary
Revised section 9.
Key
NE= Not Established NA= Not Applicable (R) = Registered Trademark
Arkema Inc. believes that the information and recommendations contained herein (including data and
statements) are accurate as of the date hereof. NO WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR
PURPOSE, WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, OR ANY OTHER WARRANTY, EXPRESSED OR
IMPLIED, IS MADE CONCERNING THE INFORMATION PROVIDED HEREIN. The information provided
herein relates only to the specific product designated and may not be valid where such product is used in
combination with any other materials or in any process. Further, since the conditions and methods of use are
beyond the control of Arkema Inc., Arkema Inc. expressly disclaims any and all liability as to any results
obtained or arising from any use of the product or reliance on such information.
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