Updated February 28, 2008
Colloidal Oatmeal
Material Safety Data Sheet ( MSDS)
1. Product Identification Inhalation: Chronic: If inhalation exposures are maintained below
the TLV, no chronic effects are expected; however, exposure may
Product Name: Colloidal Oatmeal
produce a respiratory allergic response leading to grain dust asthma
INCI Name: Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Flour
in some hypersensitive individuals. This is found to be particularly
Chemistry: Grain-related Dust
evident in individuals with a family history of allergies. Recent evi-
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dence suggests that an increased prevalence of chronic bronchitis
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may occur among individuals exposed to high concentration of
grain-related dusts for long periods of time.
2. Physical & Chemical Properties
Melting Point: Not applicable Ingestion: None specified.
Boiling Point: Not applicable Signs and Symptoms: Productive cough, tearing and redness in
eyes, and breathlessness.
Non-Volatiles: No data available
Viscosity: Not applicable Cancer: None specified.
Specific Gravity: No data available Target Organs: No data available.
Solubility in water: minimal Developmental: No data available.
Refractive Index: No data available Pre-existing Medical Conditions: Allergies caused by grain re-
lated products may be aggravated by exposure to this product.
Appearance & Odor: Off-white powder with characteristic odor
of Oats. Smoking tobacco products may increase the bronchitis and asthma
incidence.
3. Stability & Reactivity
Chemical Stability: Stable. 8. First Aid Measures
Conditions to Avoid: When handled or used improperly, this product Eyes: Rinse eyes with water, contact a physician if irritation persists.
can produce significant quantities of airborne dust. Sufficient dust con- Skin: Rinse affected area with water, contact a physician if irritation
centrations can produce an explosion hazard when mixed with air in persists..
critical proportions and in the presence of an ignition source. Adequate Inhalation: Remove to fresh air. If irritation persists seek immediate
ventilation, proper handling techniques, and good housekeeping proce- medical attention.
dures will help to eliminate the explosion potential. Ingestion: None specified.
Incompatible Materials: None.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: No data available. 9. Fire Fighting Measures
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur under normal tempera- Flash Point: N/A
tures and pressures. Extinguishing Media: Water, Foam, Co2, Dry Chemical, or Halogen
Extinguishing System.
4. Handling & Storage Fire Fighting Procedures: No special procedures specified.
Handling precautions: Handle in a manner that will produce minimal
dust generation. 10. Toxicological Information
Product could be an eye hazard and/or a lung toxin. Classified as a
Storage Precautions: Store in a cool, dry place.
possible irritant.
Other Precautions: In areas of high dust concentrations, all ignition
sources should be eliminated. Intrinsically-safe or spark-proof equip-
ment should be used. 11. Disposal Consideration
No special disposal procedure must be followed. This material is not
defined as a hazardous material under RCRA.
5. Accidental Release Measures
Steps to be taken: sweep, preferably vacuum material. Avoid inhalation
of dust. Waste disposal method: no special disposal procedure must be 12. Transport Information
followed. This material is not defined as a hazardous material under DOT Shipping Name: not regulated
RCRA. ADR/RIC Code: not regulated
Sea Transport IMDG Code: not regulated
6. Exposure Controls & Personal Protection Air Transport IATA: not regulated
Respiratory Protection: Local exhaust: capture of grain dust at the
point of generation is the preferred method and should be implemented
as necessary to control dust concentration. General mechanical: venti- 13. Disclaimer
lation and dust control measures must be adequate to keep dust con- This information relates only to the specific material designated and
centrations below explosive concentrations of 20,000-50,000 mg/m3. may not be valid for such material used in combination with any
other materials or in any other process. Such information is to be the
Protective Clothing: Protective goggles are advised if eye irritation is
experiences or if eye contact is likely. In cases of excessive dust con- best of the company s knowledge and believed accurate and reliable
centrations, an MSHA/NIOSH-approved respirator for dusts should be as of the date indicated. However, no representation, war-ranty or
worn. guarantee of any kind, express or implied, is made as to its
accuracy, reliability or completeness and we assume no respon-
Other Protective Measures: None specified.
sibility for any loss, damage or expense, direct or consequential,
arising out of use. It is the user s responsibility to satisfy himself as
7. Hazards Identification
to the suitableness & completeness of such information for his own
Eye: Exposure to high airborne dust concentrations can produce eye
(particularly conjunctiva) irritation. particular use.
Skin: None specified.
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