MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
D鈥橤el Cable Solvent
Revision 4 Revision Date: 5/29/2008 Supercedes: 6/27/2007
Section 1 鈥? Product and Company Identification
D鈥橤el Cable Gel Solvent
Product Name:
61244, 61202, 61232, 61296, 61201,61255, C61244, C61232, C61201
Part Number:
Hydrocarbon mixture
Chemical Name:
A solvent agent designed for removing gels (icky-pic), blocking compounds, flooding and filling
Product Use:
compounds from cables during splicing operations.
LPS Laboratories, 4647 Hugh Howell Rd., Tucker, GA, USA 30084
Manufacturer
Information:
1 770-243-8880
TEL:
1-800-424-9300 Chemtrec;
Emergency Telephone
Outside U.S.: (703) 527-3887
Number:
1 770-243-8899
FAX:
http://www.lpslabs.com
Website:
PLAIN LANGUAGE HAZARD SUMMARY
Material Safety Data Sheets can be confusing. Federal and State laws require us to include a great deal of technical information
that probably won鈥檛 help the non-professional. LPS includes this 鈥淧LAIN LANGUAGE HAZARD SUMMARY鈥? to address the
questions and concerns of the average worker. If you have additional health, safety or product questions, don鈥檛 hesitate to call us
at 800/241-8334.
Worker Toxicity
LPS D鈥橤EL CABLE GEL SOLVENT is designed to remove grime, 鈥渋cky-pic,鈥? and other contaminants from electrical and
telecommunications cables during splicing operations. It contains d-limonene and paraffinic hydrocarbons that can be irritating to
skin. We suggest you wear gloves and avoid extended exposure to unprotected skin. Don鈥檛 get it in your eyes (it stings), or breath
large amounts of the vapor, (it will dry out your nasal passages and if you breathe large amounts in poorly ventilated areas it can
make you dizzy and even sick). Don鈥檛 atomize LPS D鈥橤EL CABLE GEL SOLVENT for extended periods without adequate
ventilation. If you鈥檙e going to perform work involving a lot of product in a poorly ventilated area, use of a respirator or even a self-
contained breathing apparatus may be necessary. For more exposure and first aid information, refer to MSDS Sections 2, 8 and
11.
Flammability
LPS D鈥橤EL CABLE GEL SOLVENT generates a 鈥渇lame extension鈥? when atomized into an ignition source (flame, arc, etc.), but in
having a flash point above 141oF, it is generally safe to use for most industrial applications. Store product away from heat sources
and do not spray into live electrical equipment.
Disposal
If you spill LPS D鈥橤EL CABLE GEL SOLVENT, notify the proper environmental or safety department at your company right away.
If LPS D鈥橤EL CABLE GEL SOLVENT becomes contaminated with another substance and is rendered unusable for cleaning, the
resulting mixture may fall under at least one hazardous classification.
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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
D鈥橤el Cable Solvent
Revision 4 Revision Date: 5/29/2008 Supercedes: 6/27/2007
Section 2 鈥? Hazards Identification
This material is considered hazardous by the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200).
This product has been classified in accordance with the hazard criteria of the Controlled Products Regulations and the
MSDS contains all the information required by the Controlled Products Regulations.
Emergency Overview: CAUTION: Combustible liquid. Causes eye and skin irritation. May cause respiratory irritation.
May cause drowsiness and dizziness. May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways.
Primary route(s) of entry: Skin and Eye contact. Inhalation.
Potential Acute Health Effects:
Irritating to eyes
Eyes
Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking.
Skin
Excessive inhalation of vapors can cause irritation of the respiratory tract, nausea, dizziness or headache.
Inhalation:
Product has a low order of acute oral toxicity, but ingestion of large quantities may cause nausea,
Ingestion:
vomiting, and gastrointestinal irritation. May cause injury if aspirated into lungs.
Potential Chronic Health Effects:
Carcinogenic Effects: NTP: No IARC: No OSHA: No
Mutagenic Effects: None
Teratogenic Effects: None
Medical conditions aggravated by exposure: Persons with pre-existing central nervous system (CNS) disease,
neurological conditions, skin disorders, chronic respiratory diseases, or impaired liver or kidney function should avoid
exposure.
Signs and Symptoms
Stinging in eyes. Repeated or prolonged skin contact can cause redness, irritation, and scaling of the skin (dermatitis).
Breathing of high vapor concentrations may cause headaches, stupor, irritation of throat and eyes, and kidney effects.
Swallowing may cause vomiting which in turn can lead to aspiration into lungs.
Section 3 鈥? Composition / Information on Ingredients
Component CASRN Percent by Weight
Paraffinic hydrocarbon 64771-72-8 70 - 90%
d-limonene 5989-27-5 10 - 20%
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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
D鈥橤el Cable Solvent
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Section 4 鈥? First Aid Measures
Check for and remove contact lenses. If irritation or redness develops, flush eyes with cool, clean, low
Eyes:
pressure water for at least 15 minutes. Hold eyelids apart to ensure complete irrigation of the eye and
eyelid tissue. Do not use eye ointment. Seek medical attention immediately.
Remove contaminated shoes and clothing. Clean affected area thoroughly with mild soap and water. Do
Skin:
not use ointments. Seek medical attention if irritation persists.
Immediately move victim to fresh air. If victim is not breathing, immediately begin rescue breathing. If heart
Inhalation:
has stopped, immediately begin cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). If breathing is difficult, seek medical
attention immediately.
Do NOT induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical personnel. Never give anything by mouth to
Ingestion:
an unconscious person. If spontaneous vomiting is about to occur, place victim鈥檚 head below knees. If
victim is drowsy or unconscious, place on the left side with head down. Do not leave victim unattended.
Seek medical attention immediately.
Section 5 鈥? Fire Fighting Measures
Flash point: TCC CLOSED CUP: 72掳C (161掳F) bulk liquid
Flammable limits: LOWER: 1.3% UPPER: 8.9% Auto ignition Temperature: Not Established
Products of Combustion: Carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide.
Firefighting media: SMALL FIRE: Use DRY chemical powder.
LARGE FIRE: Use water spray, fog or foam. Cool containing vessels with water jet in order to
prevent pressure build-up, auto ignition or explosions.
Sensitivity to Impact: None. Sensitivity to Static Discharge: None.
Protection Clothing (Fire): Firefighters must use full bunker gear including NIOSH-approved positive pressure self-
contained breathing apparatus to protect against potential hazardous combustion or decomposition products and oxygen
deficiencies. Evacuate area and fight the fire from a maximum distance or use unmanned hose holders or monitor
nozzles.
Section 6 鈥? Accidental Release Measures
Eliminate ignition sources. Absorb with an inert material and dispose
Containment Small Spill and
of properly.
Procedures Leak:
Eliminate ignition sources, secure the area and control access. Dike far
Large Spill and
ahead of a liquid spill to ensure complete collection. Pick up free liquid
Leak:
for disposal using absorbent pads, sand, or other inert non-combustible
absorbent materials. Place into appropriate waste containers for later
disposal.
Recover free product and place in suitable container for disposal.
Clean-Up Procedures
Ventilate area of leak or spill. Keep unnecessary and unprotected people away.
Evacuation
Procedures
Remove all sources of ignition. Ventilate area. Wear appropriate protective equipment during
Special Procedures
cleanup.
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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
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Section 7 鈥? Handling and Storage
Handling: DO NOT spray into or around ignition sources. Do not allow material to come into contact with eyes or skin..
Wear appropriate protective equipment during handling. After handling, always wash hands thoroughly with soap and
water. Use only with adequate ventilation. Avoid breathing vapors or spray mists.
Storage: Keep container in a cool, well-ventilated area. Avoid all sources of ignition (spark or flame). Store below 120掳F.
Precautions to be taken in handling and storage: Store all materials in dry, well-ventilated area. Avoid breathing
vapors.
Section 8 鈥? Exposure Controls / Personal Protection
Exposure Guidelines:
OSHA OSHA ACGIH- ACGIH-
Component CASRN NIOSH REL
TWA-PEL STEL TLV STEL
Paraffinic 158 ppm Not Not
64771-72-8 100 ppm Not Established
hydrocarbon Supplier RCP-TWA Established Established
Not Not Not
d-limonene 5989-27-5 Not Established Not Established
Established Established Established
Provide general and/or local exhaust ventilation to keep exposures below the exposure
Engineering measures
guidelines listed above.
Personal protective equipment
Safety glasses with side shields conforming to appropriate regulations. Eye wash fountain and
Eye protection
emergency shower facilities are recommended.
If contact is likely, use chemical resistant gloves (i.e., nitrile, neoprene, buna) conforming to
Hand protection
appropriate regulations. Please observe the instructions regarding permeability and
breakthrough time that are provided by the supplier of the gloves.
Typical use of this product under normal conditions does not require the use of respiratory
Respiratory protection
protection. If airborne concentrations are above the applicable exposure limits (listed above),
use NIOSH approved respiratory protection (i.e., organic vapor cartridge).
Wash throughly after handling. Have eye-wash facilities immediately available.
General Hygiene
Considerations
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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
D鈥橤el Cable Solvent
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Section 9 鈥? Physical and Chemical Properties
Liquid. Colorless / water-white
Appearance: Color:
Orange. Not Applicable
Odor/Taste: pH:
Miscible at all <10 (BuAc=100)
Solubility Description: Evaporation Rate:
proportions
72掳C (161oF)
193掳C (379 oF)
Boiling Point (掳C): Flash Point (掳C):
@ 760mmHg
Tag-Closed Cup.
0.78-0.80 @ 20 掳C
Specific Gravity (Water=1): Flash Point Method:
>1 Not Established
Vapour Density (air=1): Auto Ignition
Temperature (掳C):
LOWER: 1.3% UPPER: <1
Flammable limits Partition Coefficient
8.9%
(estimated): (octanol/water):
<3 cSt @ 25oC 97%
Viscosity: Volatiles:
Section 10 鈥? Stability and Reactivity
Product is stable under recommended storage conditions.
Chemical Stability:
Keep away from heat and ignition sources.
Conditions to Avoid:
Extremely reactive or incompatible with oxidizing agents.
Incompatibility:
These products are carbon oxides (CO, CO2)
Hazardous Decomposition:
Will not occur.
Hazardous Polymerization:
Section 11 鈥? Toxicological Information
A: General Product Information
An acute toxicity study of this product has not been conducted. Information given in this section relates only to individual
constituents contained in this preparation.
B: Component Analysis
Ingredients CASRN LC-50 LD-50
Paraffinic hydrocarbon 64771-72-8 Not established > 5000 mg/kg (oral, rat)
>5000 mg/kg (oral, rabbit)
d-limonene 5989-27-5 Not established
>5000 mg/kg (dermal, rabbit)
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D鈥橤el Cable Solvent
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Section 12 鈥? Ecological Information
Semi-volatile. Readily absorbed into Only slightly biodegradable.
Mobility: Persistence and
soil. degradability:
No bioaccumulation potential None known.
Bioaccumulative Other adverse effects:
potential:
Component Data: Acute Aquatic Toxicity
Component CASRN Test Species Results
64771-72-8 Not Available
Paraffinic hydrocarbon
Oncorhynchus mykiss
4-day LC50 35,000 渭g/L
5989-27-5
d-limonene
Pimephales promelas
96-hour EC50 1,490,000 渭g/L
Section 13 鈥? Disposal Considerations
In its purchased form, this product is not classified as hazardous waste.
Waste Status:
Waste must be disposed of in accordance with federal, state and local environmental control
Disposal:
regulations.
Chemical additions to, processing of, or otherwise altering this material may make this waste
Note:
management information inaccurate, incomplete, or otherwise inappropriate. Furthermore, state and
local waste disposal requirements may be more restrictive than federal laws and regulations.
Section 14 鈥? Transport Information
This product is not regulated by any mode of transportation.
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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
D鈥橤el Cable Solvent
Revision 4 Revision Date: 5/29/2008 Supercedes: 6/27/2007
Section 15 鈥? Regulatory information
U.S. Federal Regulations
RCRA Hazardous Waste No.: None
Comprehensive Environmental Response and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA): None
Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA):
All components of this product are TSCA inventory listed and/or are exempt.
Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act (SARA) Title III
SARA Section 311/312 (40 CFR 370) Hazard Categories:
Fire Hazard, Immediate (Acute) Health Hazard, Delayed (Chronic) Health Hazard
This product contains the following toxic chemical(s) subject to reporting requirements of SARA Section 313 (40
CFR 372):No individual section 313 component is present at or above 1%
Section 112 Hazardous Air Pollutants (HAPs): None
State Regulations
New Jersey RTK:
Paraffinic Hydrocarbon 64771-72-8鈥? d-limonene 5989-27-5鈥? Carbon Dioxide 124-38-9 鈥?
Sodium Dioctyl Sulfosuccinate 577-11-7鈥? Glycols, polyethylene-polypropylene 9003-11-6
California: This product does not contain chemical(s) known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or
reproductive harm.
California and OTC States: This product is not regulated by consumer product regulations.
International Regulations
Canadian Environmental Protection Act: All of the components of this product are included on the Canadian Domestic
Substances list (DSL).
Canadian Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS):
This product has been classified in accordance with the hazard criteria of the Controlled Products Regulations and the
MSDS contains all the information required by the Controlled Products Regulations.
WHMIS Classification:
Class A, Class B5, Class D2B
Other Regulations
Montreal Protocol listed ingredients: None.
Stockholm Convention listed ingredients: None.
Rotterdam Convention listed ingredients: None.
RoHS Compliant: Yes.
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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
D鈥橤el Cable Solvent
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Section 16 鈥? Other Information
HMIS 1996 HMIS III NFPA
Flammability
MSDS# 161201 Health: 1 Health: [/]1
Responsible Name:
2
Clea Johnson
1
Flammability: 2 Flammability: 2 Health Reactivity
0
Regulatory Affairs Coordinator
Reactivity 0 Physical Hazard 0
Notice to Reader:
To the best of our knowledge, the information contained herein is accurate. However, neither the above named supplier
nor any of its subsidiaries assumes any liability whatsoever for the accuracy or completeness of the information contained
herein. Final determination of suitability of any material is the sole responsibility of the user. All materials may present
unknown hazards and should be used with caution. Although certain hazards are described herein, we cannot guarantee
that these are the only hazards that exist.
Clea Johnson, Regulatory Affairs Coordinator
LPS Laboratories, A division of Illinois Tool Works
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