MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET Revised 10/16/06
For Chemicals, Coatings and Related Materials Liquid Blue AHF
鈥淓ssentially similar鈥? to form OSHA-20
MANUFACTURER
Sandy Brae Laboratories, Inc. EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBERS:
119A Sandy Drive
Newark, DE 19713 Medical or Transportation
ph: 302-456-0446 CHEMTREC (24 hrs): 800-424-9300
fx: 302-456-0441 Date: 1/15/03
SECTION I- PRODUCT INFORMATION
PRODUCT NAME: Liquid Blue AHF H M I S HAZARD CODES
DESCRIPTION: Blue dye concentrate Health: 1 (Slight)
CLASS: Liquid Flammability: 1 (Slight)
Reactivity: 0 (Minimal)
Personal Protective Equipment: B
SECTION II - INGREDIENTS
VAPOR PRESSURE
INGREDIENT PERCENT* C.A.S.
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mmHg @ 100 F
MATERIAL DESCRIPTION BY WEIGHT REGISTRY NO. LEL
Petroleum Hydrocarbon 50.0 64742-94-5 1.8 1.6
Naphthalene 0.5% Max 91-20-3 N/A N/A
Colorant* 50.0 Proprietary N/A N/A
* Precentages are approximate and do no constitute a specification.
This product is not hazardous as defined by 29 CFR1910.1200
SECTION III PHYSICAL DATA
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FREEZING POINT: < 10 F
BOILING RANGE: N/A o
VAPOR DENSITY: 4.7
< 0.1 mm @ 68 F
VAPOR PRESSURE:
H2O SOLUBILITY:
0.95 - 1.05 Insoluble
SPECIFIC GRAVITY:
< 0.1
EVAPORATION RATE: Zero
% VOLATILE BY VOLUME:
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(relative to n-butyl acetate) POUR POINT ASTM D97: < -50 F
APPEARANCE AND COLOR: Dark blue, almost odorless liquid
N-OCTANOL/WATER PARTITION COEFFICIENT: Log Pow expected to be greater than 4
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SECTION IV - FIRE AND EXPLOSION DATA
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EXPLOSIVE LIMITS: LEL UEL (%Vv IN AIR)
FLASH POINT: >200 F
1.8 11.8
METHOD USED: Pensky-Martens ASTM D 93
FLAMMABILITY CLASSIFICATION:
OSHA: Non-Combustible Liquid
DOT: Non-Combustible Liquid
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA:
Use water spray to cool fire exposed surfaces and to protect personnel. ISOLATE 鈥淔uel鈥? supply
from fire. Use foam, dry chemical or water spray to extinguish fire. Avoid spraying water
directly into storage containers due to danger of boiling over.
SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES:
-Wear NIOSH-MSHA approved self-contained breathing apparatus.
-Wear impervious clothing
-Use water spray to cool and protect exposed material or overheated containers.
-Take care not to spread fire with water.
SECTION V - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
See Section VI - No additional information is available
SECTION VI - HEALTH HAZARD DATA
EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE:
PRIMARY ROUTE(S) OF EXPOSURE/ENTRY: Eye contact, skin contact, inhalation, ingestion.
EYES Vapors may irritate the eyes. Liquid is irritating and potentially damaging
to the eyes.
Liquid may irritate and dry the skin. Prolonged contact may lead to burns
SKIN
and blisters and may aggravate dermatitis.
Vapors may irritate the respiratory tract. May lead to headache, dizziness,
INHALATION
nausea, vomiting and unconsciousness. High vapor concentrations are
anesthetic and may have other central nervous system effects including death.
May lead to headache, dizziness, nausea and abdominal pain.
INGESTION
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SECTION VI - HEALTH HAZARD DATA
CHRONIC EFFECTS This product contains naphthalene. The International Agency for Research on
Cancer evaluated naphthalene and concluded that there was sufficient evidence
for carcinogenicity in experimental animals, but inadequate evidence for cancer in
exposed humans. Accordingly, IARC classified naphthalene as a possible human
Carcinogen (Group 2B).
Ecotoxicological data have not been determined specifically for this product.
ECOLOGICAL
Information given is based on a knowledge of the components and the
INFORMATION
ecotoxicology of similar products.
MOBILITY Liquid under most environmental conditions. Floats on water. If it enters soil,
it will absorb to soil particles and will not be mobile.
DEGRADABILITY Not established
BIOACCUMULATION Has the potential to bioaccumulate.
Not established. Insoluble in water.
ECOTOXICITY
SECTION VII - EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID PROCEDURES
Immediately flush with large amounts of water for 10 - 15 minutes. SEEK
EYE CONTACT:
PROMPT MEDICAL ATTENTION!!!
SKIN CONTACT: Promptly remove all contaminated clothing, shower if necessary. Remove
from skin with proprietary water less hand cleaner or cold cream. Discard
contaminated clothing and shoes.
INHALATION: If dizzy, drowsy or overcome, remove to fresh air. If breathing has stopped,
apply artificial respiration. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION AS SOON AS
POSSIBLE!!!
INGESTION: DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING!! GET MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY!!
SECTION VIII -REACTIVTY DATA
STABILITY: Stable
CONDITIONS TO AVOID: Extreme heat. Open flames or sparks
INCOMPATIBILITY (MATERIALS TO AVOID): Strong oxidizing agents. Strong reducing
agents. Acids.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: Oxides of Carbon, Oxides of Nitrogen
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Will not occur
POLYMERIZATION CONDITIONS TO AVOID: Material not known to polymerize
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SECTION IX - REGULATORY INFORMATION
This MSDS is in compliance with OSHA Hazard Communication Standard 29CFR1910.1200.
This MSDS has also been prepared to be in compliance with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania鈥檚 Right-To-
Know regulations for chemical manufacturers and should satisfy many other state Right-To-Know laws.
The chemical ingredient reporting rules for Pennsylvania are more detailed than OSHA regulations and this
MSDS lists the common chemical name and CAS number in Section II for:
Specifically hazardous ingredient >0.01% (OSHA is >0.1%)
Nonhazardous ingredient >3.0% (OSHA does not regulate)
PROPRIETARY entered in the CAS number column declares that the exact identity of the ingredient(s) listed is
proprietary information to United Color Manufacturing, Inc. and/or to our suppliers. Percentages of ingredients
are approximate values for the purpose of hazard and SARA determination by the product鈥檚 uses and are not
necessarily exact specifications.
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT):
DOT Shipping Description: Non Regulated
TSCA: All components are listed on the TSCA Inventory.
CERCLA: If <20,000 lbs of this product is accidently spilled, the incident is not subject to
the provisions of the Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation
and Liability Act (CERCLA).
EINECS: All components in compliance.
EC CLASSIFICATION: Classified as non-combustible under EC criteria as per DOT Regulations in
Section IV.
SARA TITLE III: This product does not contain any section 313 reportable ingredients.
SECTION X - SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURES
STEPS FOR MATERIAL SPILLAGE:
Remove all sources of ignition (flame, hot surfaces and any producers of electrical, static,
or frictional sparks). Wear appropriate protective clothing (See Section XI). Ventilate
area and try to contain spill by diking with sand or other absorbent material. Collect spill
for disposal by scooping up liquids (if a large spill) and absorbing with sand or other
approved absorbent materials and dispose of in accordance with local, state and federal
regulations.
WASTE DISPOSAL METHODS:
Dispose of in accordance with local, state and federal regulations.
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SECTION XI - SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION:
OSHA/NIOSH approved self-contained breathing apparatus or vapor cartridge respirator.
(Must be worn if PEL & TLV levels are exceeded).
VENTILATION:
Provide adequate cross air ventilation to keep dust and/or vapor levels below PEL &
TLV values. (See Section V).
PROTECTIVE GLOVES:
Impervious gloves (rubber or neoprene) to avoid direct skin contact.
EYE PROTECTION:
Splash proof safety goggles.
OTHER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:
Eyewash station, emergency shower.
SECTION XII - SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS
HANDLING AND SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS:
Overheating may cause container to rupture.
Use Explosion-proof electrical equipment.
Container must be kept closed and ventilation provided to prevent vapor concentration buildup.
Store in a cool dry place.
Do not breath vapor or get liquid in eyes or on skin or clothing.
Keep away from heat or sources of ignition.
OTHER PRECAUTIONS:
Check all containers for leaks.
Wear protective clothing as in Section XI.
Avoid prolonged breathing of vapors or contact with skin.
Ensure that all equipment is grounded tp prevent static discharge.
Containers of this material may be hazardous when emptied due to solid or vapor residue.
All hazard precautions given in this data sheet must be observed for empty containers.
SECTION XIII - CONTACT INFORMATION
TECHNICAL CONTACT PERSON: Dr. Michael P. Hinton
TECHNICAL CONTACT NUMBER: Telephone 215-860-2165
Fax 215-860-8560
SECTION XIV - Transportation
This material is not a DOT hazardous material. See section IX, 鈥淒OT Shipping Description鈥?.
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