MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
SECTION 1 - PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION AND USE
PRODUCT PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
MYRRH TINCTURE NF (MY110X) UN-1293
IDENTIFIER NUMBER (PIN):
PRODUCT
Medicinal preparations
USE
XENEX LABORATORIES INC.
MANUFACTURERS NAME: SPECTRUM LAB. PRODUCTS INC. SUPPLIERS NAME:
2402 CANOE AVENUE
STREET ADDRESS: 14422 S. SAN PEDRO ST. STREET ADDRESS:
COQUITLAM B.C.
CITY: GARDENA PROVINCE: CA, USA CITY: PROVINCE:
POSTAL EMERGENCY POSTAL EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NO:
N.AV. V3K 6C2 (CHEMTREC) 1-800-424-9300
90248 TELEPHONE NO:
CODE: CODE:
SECTION 2 - HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS
LD50 OF INGREDIENT LD50 OF INGREDIENT
HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS % CAS NUMBER
(SPECIFY SPECIES AND ROUTE) (SPECIFY SPECIES AND ROUTE)
Myrrh gum 15 - Not available Not available
Ethyl alcohol 200 Proof 85 64-17-5 Oral: Not available
RAT: 7060 mg/kg
Vapor (LC50):
RAT: 8000 ppm 4 hrs
SECTION 3 - PHYSICAL DATA
PHYSICAL STATE ODOUR AND APPEARANCE ODOUR THRESHOLD (ppm)
Liquid Clear brown. Characteristic (strong) odour. Not available
VAPOUR PRESSURE VAPOUR DENSITY EVAPORATION RATE BOILING POINT (C) FREEZING POINT (C)
43 mm 1.59 Not available 78.5 N.AV.
(mm Hg) (AIR = 1)
SOLUBILITY
pH SPECIFIC GRAVITY COEFF. WATER/OIL DIST.
Neutral Easily soluble in cold & hot water,
0.79 Not available methanol, diethyl ether.
(water=1)
SECTION 4 - FIRE AND EXPLOSION DATA
FLAMMABILITY
Heat, sparks, flame
YES NO IF YES, UNDER
WHAT CONDITIONS?
Flammable liquid, soluble or dispersed in water.
MEANS OF EXTINCTION
SMALL FIRE: Use DRY chemical powder. LARGE FIRE: Use alcohol foam, water spray or fog.
FLASHPOINT (C) AND METHOD UPPER FLAMMABLE LIMIT LOWER FLAMMABLE LIMIT
12.78C (CC) / 12.78 (OC) 3.30% 19%
(% BY VOLUME) (% BY VOLUME)
AUTOIGNITION TEMPERATURE (C) HAZARDOUS COMBUSTION PRODUCTS
422C Carbon oxides (CO, CO2)
SECTION 5 - REACTIVITY DATA
CHEMICAL STABILITY
YES NO IF NO, UNDER
WHICH CONDITIONS?
INCOMPATIBILITY WITH OTHER SUBSTANCES
Reactive with oxidizing agents.
YES NO IF SO,
WHICH ONES?
REACTIVITY, AND UNDER WHAT CONDITIONS
Not available
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS
Not available
PRODUCT
MYRRH TINCTURE NF
IDENTIFIER
SECTION 6 - TOXICOLOGICAL PROPERTIES
ROUTE OF ENTRY
SKIN CONTACT SKIN ABSORPTION EYE CONTACT INHALATION INGESTION
Very hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant). Hazardous in case of
EFFECTS OF ACUTE EXPOSURE TO PRODUCT
eye contact (irritant). Slightly hazardous in case of skin contact (permeator), of ingestion, of inhalation.
EFFECTS OF CHRONIC EXPOSURE TO PRODUCT Toxic to lungs, mucous membranes, the reproductive system.
Repeated or prolonged exposure can produce target organs damage.
EXPOSURE LIMITS IRRITANCY OF PRODUCT SENSITIZATION OF PRODUCT CARCINOGENICITY
TWA: 1000 (ppm) from
Yes (as above) Not available Not available
OSHA (PEL)
TWA: 1900 (mg/m3)
from OSHA
TERATOGENICITY REPRODUCTIVE TOXICITY MUTAGENICITY SYNERGISTIC PRODUCTS
Not available Not available Not available Not available
SECTION 7 - PREVENTATIVE MEASURE
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
SEE BELOW
GLOVES (SPECIFY) RESPIRATOR (SPECIFY) EYE (SPECIFY)
Yes (rubber) Respirator with organic vapor cartridge Safety goggles, face shield
FOOTWEAR (SPECIFY) CLOTHING (SPECIFY) OTHER (SPECIFY)
Yes Coveralls or lab coat Eyewash equipment nearby
ENGINEERING CONTROLS (SPECIFY eg. VENTILATION,ENCLOSED PROCESS)
Local exhaust
LEAK AND SPILL PROCEDURE
Take up with sand or other inert absorbent
WASTE DISPOSAL
According to local, provincial and federal regulations
HANDLING PROCEDURES AND EQUIPMENT
Avoid contact and inhalation
Keep away from heat and sources of ingition.
STORAGE REQUIREMENTS
Keep tightly closed container in a cool, well-ventilated area.
SPECIAL SHIPPING INFORMATION
Not available WHMIS Label: Flammable & Toxic
SECTION 8 - FIRST AID MEASURES
SPECIFIC MEASURES
SKIN WASH WITH WATER FOR 15 MINUTES.
EYES WASH WELL WITH WATER FOR 15 MINUTES, OCCASIONALLY LIFTING UPPER AND
LOWER EYELIDS.
INHALATION ALLOW THE VICTIM TO REST IN A WELL VENTILATED AREA. SEEK IMMEDIATE MEDICAL
ATTENTION.
INGESTION DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. LOOSEN TIGHT CLOTHING. SEEK IMMEDIATE MEDICAL
ATTENTION.
IF SKIN IRRITATION PERSISTS AND IN ALL OTHER CASES, GET IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION.
SECTION 9 - PREPARATION DATE OF M.S.D.S.
PREPARED BY (GROUP, DEPARTMENT, ETC.) PHONE NUMBER DATE:
CONTROL DEPARTMENT (604) 552-3031 May 30, 2005
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