MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
SECTION 1: CHEMICAL PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
Manufacturer/Distributor : Kobo Products, Inc.
Address : 3474 South Clinton Avenue
South Plainfield, NJ 07080
Emergency Telephone # : (908) 757-0033
Facsimile Number : (908) 757-0905
Trade Name : TNP70MZ
INCI : C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate (And) Zinc Oxide (And) Polyhydroxystearic Acid (And) Isopropyl Titanium
Triisostearate
Material Uses : Component in personal care products.
Chemical Family : Inorganic Dispersion
SECTION 2: COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Ingredient: CAS #: EINECS #:
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate 68411-27-8 270-112-4
Zinc Oxide 1314-13-2 215-222-5
Polyhydroxystearic Acid 27924-99-8
Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate 61417-49-0 262-774-8
SECTION 3: HAZARD IDENTIFICATION
Physical State and Appearance: White liquid with characteristic odor.
Emergency Overview: May cause respiratory tract, eye and skin irritation.
Routes of Entry: Eye contact and skin.
Potential Acute Health Effects
Eyes: May cause eye irritation. Symptoms include itching and redness after contact.
Skin: May cause mild skin irritation. Symptoms include itching and redness after contact.
Inhalation: May cause respiratory tract irritation. Symptoms include coughing, wheezing or shortness of breath when inhaled.
Ingestion: Not hazardous in case of ingestion.
Potential Chronic Health Effects
Additional information See Toxicological information (section 11)
Medical Conditions Overexposure: Aggravated by Repeated or prolonged inhalation of any dust particulate may aggravate
respiratory medical conditions.
SECTION 4: FIRST AID MEASURES
Eye Contact: Check for and remove any contact lenses. In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least
15 minutes. If symptoms persist, seek medical attention.
Skin Contact: In case of contact, immediately flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated
clothing and shoes. Wash contaminated clothing before reusing. Thoroughly clean shoes before reuse. If symptoms
develop, seek medical attention.
Inhalation: If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If
symptoms persist, seek medical attention.
Ingestion: If conscious, give milk to drink, induce vomiting, and call physician.
SECTION 5: FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
FlashPoint: > 160 藲C
Fire Fighting Media and Instructions: In case of fire, use water spray (fog), foam, dry chemical, or CO2
Protective Clothing (fire): Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and full protective clothing.
SECTION 6: ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Small Spill and Leak: Use a tool to scoop up solid or absorbed material and place into appropriate labeled waste container. Finish
cleaning by spreading water on the contaminated surface and dispose of according to local and regional
regulatory requirements.
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Large Spill and Leak: Use appropriate tools to put the spill material into a labeled waste disposal container. Finish cleaning by
spreading water on the contaminated surface and dispose of according to local and regional regulatory
requirements. Check TLV in section 8 of MSDS and with local authorities.
Spill Kit information: No specific spill kit required for this product.
SECTION 7: HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling: Use only with adequate ventilation. Avoid prolonged or repeated contact with skin. Avoid contact with eyes. Keep
container closed. Wash thoroughly after handling.
Storage: Keep container dry. Keep containers sealed until ready for use.
SECTION 8: EXPOSURE CONTROL / PERSONAL PROTECTION
Exposure Levels: OSHA ACGIH
Component OSHA鈥檚 PEL ACGIH鈥檚 TLV
15 mg/m3 10mg/m3
ZnO (Total Dust)
Personal Protection:
Eye: Safety glasses with side shields or goggles
Body: Lab coat
Respiratory: Use NIOSH/MSHA approved air-purifying respirator as needed to control exposure.
Hand: Recommended: Gloves
SECTION 9: PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Boiling Point (掳C) : > 275 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 : N/A Appearance & Odor : White viscous liquid, Slight odor.
SECTION 10: STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stable: Stable
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur
Incompatibility: Strong oxidizing agents.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Nature of decomposition products is not known.
SECTION 11: TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Zinc Oxide C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
Skin Irritation : None when 0.5 mL/patch of 50 % water dispersion Non-irritant
Primary Eye Irritation : Slight stimulus, Draize Score= 6.67 Non-irritant (rabbit)
Acute Oral Toxicity : Non-toxic, LD50 > 2 g/kg (rat) Single dose LD50 > 1 g/kg (mice)
Acute Skin Toxicity : Non-toxic, LD50 > 2 g/kg (rat) No Data
Mutagenicity : Negative (Ames test) No Data
Chronic Effects on CARCINOGENIC EFFECTS: Classified None. By NIOSH [Zinc Oxide]. Classified A4 (not
Humans classifiable for human or animal.) by ACGIH, 3 (not classifiable for human.) by IARC [Zinc Oxide].
Classified None.
MUTAGENIC EFFECTS: Not available.
TERATOGENIC EFFECTS: Not available.
DEVELOPMENTAL TOXICITY: Not available.
Repeated or prolonged exposure to the substance at concentrations above exposure limits may cause
respiratory damage.
Target Organs: eyes, lungs, skin.
Acute Effects on Humans May cause eye, and respiratory irritation.
Sensitization Repeated or prolonged exposure to the substance at concentrations above the exposure limits may cause
respiratory tract and lung sensitization.
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Carcinogenic Effects This material is not known to cause cancer in animals or humans.
SECTION 12: ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Toxicity of the Products Of Biodegradation: N/A
SECTION 13: DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Dispose of according to all federal, state and local regulations.
SECTION 14: TRANSPORT INFORMATION
DOT Classification Not regulated.
TDG Classification Not regulated.
IMO/IMDG Classification Not regulated.
ICAO/IATA Classification Not regulated.
SECTION 15: REGULATORY INFORMATION
U.S. Federal Regulations Clean Water Act (CWA) 307: No products were found.
Clean Water Act (CWA) 311: No products were found.
Clean Air Act (CAA) 112 accidental release prevention: No products were found.
Clean Air Act (CAA) 112 regulated flammable substances: No products were found.
Clean Air Act (CAA) 112 regulated toxic substances: No products were found.
International Regulations
Labeling according to EC Directives No labeling is required.
SECTION 16: OTHER INFORMATION
Hazardous Material Information System (U.S.A.) [Ratings Key: 4= Highest hazard, 0= Lowest hazard]
Health 0
Fire Hazard 1
Reactivity 0
Personal Protection C
Date Prepared : February 13, 2007
Prepared 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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