24 Madison Road, Fairfield, New Jersey 07004, USA
Tel: 800-771-JEEN (5336), Tel: 973-439-1401, Fax: 973-439-1402,
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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
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SECTION I - MATERIAL AND MANUFACTURER IDENTIFICATION
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Manufacturer's Name: CHEMTREC Emergency Telephone No.: 800-424-9300
JEEN INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION *CHEMTREC Int鈥檒 Emergency Telephone No.: 703-527-3887
24 MADISON ROAD (*Collect Calls Accepted.
FAIRFIELD, NJ 07004 Latest Revision Date: January 8, 2000
TEL#: 973-439-1401
Common Name (used on label) METHYL PARABEN NF
(Trade Names & Synonyms): Methyl p - Hydroxybenzoate
CAS No.: 99-76-3
EINECS#: 2027857
SECTION 2- HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
No particular hazards known. NON-HAZARDOUS MATERIAL
SECTION 3- PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Form: Crystalline
Color: White
Odor: Odorless
pH Value: ca.3-4,5 Saturated Solution
Melting Point: ca. 125 鈥? 128 deg. C
Boiling Point: 270 鈥? 280 deg. C
Flash Point: -- Not applicable
Flammability (deg. C): --
Self-Ignition Temp: --
LEL: --
UEL: --
Combustible Properties: No
Vapor Pressure, (20 deg. C): --
Density: --
Solubility in water: Difficult to dissolve
Partition Coefficient: n-octanol/water: --
Viscosity: -- Not applicable
SECTION 4- STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Hazardous Reactions: Reactions with strong alkalis. Accumulation of fine dust may entail the risk of a dust
explosion in the presence of air.
Hazardous Decomposition: No hazardous decomposition products known.
HMIS 1-1-0 NFPA 1-1-0
SECTION 5- FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Suitable extinguishing media: Water spray jet, dry powder, CO2, foam
Do Not Use Full Water Jet For Safety Reasons
Special Protective Equipment: Use breathing apparatus
Special Exposure Hazards arising from the substance or preparation itself, combustion products:
Risk of formation of toxic pyrolysis products.
Additional information: Not applicable
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SECTION 6- FIRST AID MEASURES
General Information: Not applicable
Inhalation: Ensure supply of fresh air. In the event of symptoms refer for medical treatment
Skin Contact: In case of contact with skin wash off immediately with soap and water. Consult a doctor if skin irritation
persists.
Eye Contact: In case of contact with eyes rinse thoroughly with plenty of water and seek medical advice
Ingestion: Rinse out mouth and give plenty of water to drink. Seek medical advice immediately.
SECTION 7- ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal Precautions: Ensure adequate ventilation. Avoid dust formation
Environmental Precautions: Do not discharge into the drains/surface waters/groundwater.
Methods for clean-up: Take up mechanically. Avoid raising dust. Dispose of absorbed material in accordance with the
regulations.
SECTION 8- HANDLING AND STORAGE
Safe Handling: Avoid the formation and deposition of dust. Use only in well-ventilated areas. Provide extraction if dust
raised.
Storage Room: Keep only in original container
Storage Compatibility: Not applicable
Protection against Fire and Explosion: Take precautionary measures against static discharges. Dust can form an explosive
mixture with air.
Further Info. On Storage Conditions: Keep container in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
SECTION 9- EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
Respiratory Protection: Breathing apparatus in event of high concentrations
Short term: filter apparatus, Filter P1
Hand Protection: Protective Gloves
Eye Protection: Protective goggles
Skin Protection: Not applicable
General Protective Measures: Avoid contact with eyes and skin. Do not inhale dust.
Hygiene Measures: Wash hands before breaks and after work. Use barrier skin cream
SECTION 10- TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Dimension Species Value
Acute Oral Toxicity: LD50 Mouse 6332 mg/kg
Acute Dermal Toxicity: LD50 Rabbit --
Acute Inhalation Toxicity: LD50 Rat --
Irritant Effect on Skin: --
Irritant Effect on Eye: --
Sensitization: --
Sub Acute Toxicity: --
Chronic Toxicity: --
Sub Chronic Toxicity: --
Mutagencity: --
Reproduction Toxicity: --
Carcinogenicity: --
General Remarks: Not applicable
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SECTION 11- ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Physico Chemical Eliminability: NA
Biological Degradability: NA
Biological Eliminability: NA
Degradability: NA
Behavior in Environment Compartments:
Fish: NA
Daphnia Toxicity: NA
Bacteria Toxicity: NA
Behavior in Sewage Plant: NA
Chemical Oxygen Demand: No
Biochemical Oxygen Demand No
Aox-Advice No
Contains Heavy Metals and Compounds of 16/464/EWG: No
SECTION 12- DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Disposal / Product: For recycling, consult manufacturer. Dispose as of hazardous waste
Disposal / Contaminated Pkg: Contaminated packaging should be emptied as far as possible and after appropriate cleaning may
be take for reuse.
SECTION 13- TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Land Transport ADR / RID
Class / Division / Group: No dangerous good
UN-No.: --
Description: --
Inland waterways transport/remarks:
Marine transport/IMDG-Code
Class: No dangerous good
UN-Nr.: --
Packing group: --
EmS: --
MFAG: --
Marine pollutant: --
Proper shipping name: --
Air transport / ICAO / IATA-DGR
Class: No dangerous good
UN-/ID-Nr.: --
Packing group: --
Proper shipping name: --
SECTION 14- REGULATORY INFORMATION
Labeling Does not require a hazard warning label, but the normal safety precautions for handling chemicals
must be observed.
Classification: --
Hazard Symbols --
Contains: --
R Phrases: --
S Phrases: --
Inventories: Listed on TSCA, DSL, EINECS, MITI, AICS, KOREA AND PHILLIPINES
HMIS: HEALTH: 1 FLAMMABILITY: 1 REACTIVITY: 0 CONTACT: 1
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