MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
SECTION 1: CHEMICAL PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
: Kobo Products, Inc.
Manufacturer/Distributor
: 690 Montrose Avenue
Address
South Plainfield, NJ 07080
: (908) 757-0033
Emergency Telephone #
: (908) 757-0905
Facsimile Number
Trade Name : DSPCS-I2
Chemical Name/ Synonyms : SiliconDioxide(And)Ethylene/MethacrylateCopolymer
(And) Tris(Isooctadecanoato-O)(2-Propanolato)Titanium
INCI Name : Silica(And)Ethylene/MethacrylateCopolymer(And)Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate
SECTION 2: COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Ingredient CAS # EINECS # EU Phrases
Silica 7631-86-9 231-545-4 S22, S25, S26, S37
Ethylene/Methacrylate --- polymer
Copolymer
Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate 61417-49-0 262-774-8
SECTION 3: HAZARD IDENTIFICATION
Effects and Symptoms:
Effects of Overexposure : May cause mechanical irritation to eyes.
Medical Conditions Aggravated by Exposure : Persons with respiratory conditions may be at increased risk.
Primary Route(s) of Entry : Skin and eye contact.
Chronic (Cancer Info.) : Not listed as a carcinogen by IARC, NTP, Z List or OSHA.
Target Organs : Lung.
Medical Conditions Aggravated : Individuals with pre-existing respiratory conditions such as
asthma or skin conditions such as dermatitis may be at greater
risk from exposure to material.
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 water.
Inhalation : Remove to fresh air. If breathing is difficult give oxygen. See physician.
Ingestion : None needed for small amounts. For large amounts, if conscious, give water
and call physician. Do not induce vomiting.
SECTION 5: FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Flash Point (Closed Cup) : N/A
Flammable Limits LEL/UEL % : N/A
Extinguishing Media : N/A
Special Fire Fighting Procedures : N/A
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards : Prevent the accumulation of air borne dust/dust cloud. May become
highly charged with electricity.
SECTION 6: ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal Precautions : Eye contact and excessive skin contact.
Environmental Precautions: : Prevent material from contaminating soil or entering sewerage and drainage
systems.
Spill response : Use appropriate NIOHS/MSHA approved respirator. Wear chemical gloves,
goggles, and lab coat. Carefully contain spilled material. Deposit spilled
material in appropriate waste container.
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SECTION 7: HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling : Use with adequate ventilation. Avoid contact with eyes. Wash thoroughly after handling
and before mealtimes. Follow all MSDS and label precautions even after container is
emptied since it may contain residual material.
Storage : Store containers closed in ambient and dry location.
SECTION 8: EXPOSURE CONTROL / PERSONAL PROTECTION
Silica
Inhalation Standards
TLV (US) = 10 mg/m3 total dust for particles not otherwise classified.
PEL (US) = 6 mg/m3 for nuisance dust.
MAK TRGS 900 (Germany) = 4 mg/m3 inhalable dust.
OES (UK) = 6 mg/m3 total inhalable, 2.4 mg/m3 respirable dust.
TLV (Australia) = 10 mg/m3 total dust containing no asbestos and < 1% crystalline silica.
Personal Protection:
Eye Protection : Safety glasses with side shields or goggles
Skin Protection : Rubber gloves, wash at meals and end of shifts
Respiratory Protection : Use NIOSH/MSHA approved air-purifying respirator as needed to control exposure.
Ventilation : Provide adequate general mechanical exhaust.
SECTION 9: PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Boiling Point (掳C) : N/A Percent Volatile By Vol. (%) : < 1.5
Freezing Point (掳C) : N/A Vapor Density (Air=1) : N/A
Melting Point (掳C) : 225 Evaporation Rate (Buac=1) : N/A
Vapor Pressure (mm hg) : N/A Solubility In Water : < 0.1
Bulk Density (Kg/M3) : N/A Appearance & Odor : Off-white powder,
Specific Gravity (H2O=1) : 1.3 - 2.3 waxy odor
SECTION 10: STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stable : Yes
Hazardous Polymerization : Will not occur
Conditions to Avoid : Open flames and sparks, extreme heat, oxidizing materials.
Incompatibility : Oxidizing materials and strong caustic materials can cause a reaction.
Hazardous Decomposition Products : Incomplete combustion can form CO, CO2, and dense smoke.
SECTION 11: TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Silica Ethylene/MethacrylateCopolymer
Skin Irritation : None No Data
Eye Irritation : Minimal irritation No Data
Oral Toxicity (rat) : LD50 > 10 g/kg (rat) LD50 > 19,000 mg/kg
Sensitization : No data No Data
SECTION 12: ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Mobility : Not soluble in water, not mobile in soil.
Persistence/Degradability : Not Applicable
BioAccumulation : Not Applicable
WGK Water Hazard Class : nwg (not water hazardous).
Ethylene/MethacrylateCopolymer : Acute toxicity LC50 for goldfish >5000 ppm. at 96 hours
exposure. (Nontoxic)
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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.
Amorphous silica is not a special waste under UK Special Waste Regulations 1996.
Dispose of in accordance with local regulations. These regulations implement EC
Directive 91/689 and Decision 94/904.
EU: Waste code (EU) : See industry specific waste code. See European Waste Catalogue (75/442/EEC).
SECTION 14: TRANSPORT INFORMATION
UN Number : Not applicable
UN Proper Shipping Name : Not regulated
UN Class : Not applicable
UN Packing Group : Not applicable
GGVS/GGVE/RID/ADR/IMDGCode/ICAO-TI Information : Not regulated
US Rail Regulations : Not regulated
DOT Regulation : Not regulated
SECTION 15: REGULATORY INFORMATION
National Registries
United States : TSCA (Toxic Substance Control Act inventory): All components are listed on or exempt under
TSCA.
Europe(EU) : EINECS (European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical Substances): All components
are listed on or exempt under EINECS or have been notified to ELINCS.
Canada : CEPA (Canadian Environmental Protection Act): All components are listed on or exempt
under the DSL.
Japan : MITI (Ministry of International Trade and Industry): List of Existing Chemical Substances,
No. 1-548(1-810).
Australia : AICS (Australian Inventory of Chemical Substances): All components are listed on or exempt
under the AICS.
Korea : ECL (Existing Chemicals List): All components are listed on or exempt under the ECL.
Philippines : PICCS (Philippine Inventory of Chemicals and Chemical Substances): All components are
listed on
or exempt under the PICCS.
Hazard Classification
United Kingdom : Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 1994鈥攍isted in Guidance Note
EH40. Chemicals (Hazard Information and Packaging for Supply) Regulations 1994鈥擭ot
listed.
Europe (EU) Hazard Classification
: This material is not defined as a dangerous substance regarding EU directive
67/548/EEC and its various amendments and adaptations.
Canada : Not classified.
US Federal Regulations
Clean Water Act (CWA, 40 CFR 116): Not listed.
Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990 (CAA Section 112, 40 CFR 82): No components are listed as hazardous
air pollutants. The product is not made with nor does it contain any Class 1 or Class 2 ozone depleting
substances as defined under the 1990 Amendments to the act.
Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA, 40 CFR 302): This
material is not a hazardous substance under CERCLA.
Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act, Title III (SARA):
Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA, 40 CFR 355): Does not contain any
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constituents that are identified as extremely hazardous substances.
SARA Section 311 (40 CFR 370)鈥擬SDS Requirements: Not regulated.
SARA Section 312 (40 CFR 370): Apply if the material is present at any one time in amounts equal to or
greater than 10,000 pounds.
SARA Section 313 (40 CFR 372): Does not contain any of the substance identified under Section 313 as
toxic chemicals in excess of the de minimis concentrations necessary to be subject to this rule.
US State Regulations
California: This material does not contain any components listed under California Proposition 65.
US CONEG Legislation: Not determined.
SECTION 16: OTHER INFORMATION
Hazardous Material Information System [Ratings Key: 4= Highest hazard, 0= Lowest hazard]
(U.S.A.)
Health 1
Fire Hazard 0
Reactivity 0
Personal Protection E
EU S phrases : S22鈥? Do not breathe dust.
S25鈥? Avoid contact with eyes.
S26鈥? In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek
medical advice.
S37鈥? Wear suitable gloves.
Date Prepared : October 8, 1998
Date Revised : June 02, 2001
Date Revised : January 10, 2003
Date Revised : December 24, 2003
Last Revision : July 15, 2004
By Eric Smith
Note:
The statements made here are based upon technical data that Kobo Products Inc. believes to be reliable, 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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