MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
SECTION 1: CHEMICAL PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
: Kobo Products, Inc.
Manufacturer/Distributor
: 690 Montrose Avenue
Address
So. Plainfield, NJ 07080
: (908) 757-0033
Emergency Telephone #
: (908) 757-0905
Facsimile Number
: Agar Talc F-4
Trade Name
Chemical Name/ Synonyms : Talc (And) Agar (And) Methylparaben (And) Sodium Dehydroacetate
SECTION 2: COMPOSTION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Chemical Name CAS # ENEICS #
Talc 14807-96-6 238-877-9
Agar 9002-18-0 232-648-1
Methylparaben 99-76-3 202-785-7
Sodium Dehydroacetate 4418-26-2 224-580-1
SECTION 3: HAZARD IDENTIFICATION
Hazards Classification: None
SECTION 4: FIRST AID MEASURES
Emergency First Aid:
Eye Contact : Flush eyes with water for at least 15 min. See physician if irritation persists.
Skin Contact : Flush skin with soap and water for at least 15 min.
Inhalation : Remove to fresh air. If breathing is difficult give oxygen. See physician.
Ingestion : None needed for small amounts. For large amounts, if conscious, induce vomiting. Call
physician.
Note to Physician : Treat symptomatically.
SECTION 5: FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Flammable Properties : Not applicable
Explosive Properties : No information
Extinguishing Media : Water, Dry chemical, Foam, CO2
Fire Fighting Procedures : Protective clothing, Breathing apparatus
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards : None
SECTION 6: ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Land Spill : Sweep up or vacuum into suitable containers for disposal.
Water Spill : Dike spill. Prevent material from entering sewers, waterways or low areas.
SECTION 7: HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling :
Use with adequate ventilation. Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing. Wash thoroughly after handling and before
mealtimes. Handling of fine powders may result in static charges. Proper grounding of processing equipment is
recommended. Follow all MSDS and label precautions even after container is emptied since it may contain residual
material.
Storage :
Keep away from direct sunlight. Keep container tightly closed.
SECTION 8: EXPOSURE CONTROL / PERSONAL PROTECTION
Exposure Levels: OSHA ACGIH
Component TWA PEL TWA TLV
3 mg/m3 3 mg/m3
Mica
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Personal Protection:
Eye Protection : Safety glasses with side shields or goggles.
Skin Protection : Shield made from plastic film or rubber.
Respiratory Protection : Use NIOSH/MSHA approved air purifying respirator as needed to control exposure.
General : Full-body covering clothing.
Ventilation : Provide adequate general mechanical exhaust.
SECTION 9: PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Boiling Point (掳C) : N/A Percent Volatile By Vol. (%) : N/A
Freezing Point (掳C) : N/A Vapor Density (Air=1) : N/A
Melting Point (掳C) : N/A Evaporation Rate (Buac=1) : N/A
Vapor Pressure (mm hg) : N/A Solubility In Water : Insoluble
Specific Gravity (g/cc.) : N/A Appearance & Odor : white, fine powder. Faint characteristic
odor.
SECTION 10: STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Chemical Stable : Stable under conditions of normal use.
Hazardous Polymerization : Will not occur
Conditions to Avoid : The data available do not support any physical or chemical hazard.
Hazardous Decomposition Products : None.
Materials to avoid : None.
SECTION 11: TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Talc
Skin Irritation : No data
Eye Irritation : No data
Oral Toxicity (rat) : LD50 > 15,000 mg/kg
Sensitization : none SECTION 12: ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
No Data Available.
SECTION 13: DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Method of Disposal : Dispose of in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations. Material may be
sent to an approved landfill or licensed treatment, storage, and disposal facility. Do not dump into
sewers, on the ground or into any body of water.
SECTION 14: TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Land-Road/Railway This product is not classified according to ADR/RID
Inland Waterways This product is not classified according to ADNR
Sea This product is not classified according to IMDG
Air This product is not classified according to IATA
National transport Regulations No additional national transport regulations are known to the supplier
SECTION 15: REGULATORY INFORMATION
Ensure this material in compliance with federal requirements and ensure conformity to local regulations.
SECTION 16: OTHER INFORMATION
Date Prepared : June 19,2003
Prepared By : Shirley Wang
Note:
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The statements made here are intended to describe the product with regard to necessary safety precautions. They do not
guarantee special characteristics. This information is furnished without warranty, expressed or implied, except that it is
accurate to the best of our current knowledge.
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