MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
SECTION 1 - PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION AND USE
PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (PIN):
PRODUCT IDENTIFIER
Witch Hazel WT120X
PRODUCT USE
MANUFACTURERS NAME: SUPPLIERS NAME:
Xenex Labs XENEX LABORATORIES INC.
STREET ADDRESS: STREET ADDRESS:
2402 CANOE AVENUE
CITY: PROVINCE: CITY: PROVINCE:
COQUITLAM B.C.
POSTAL CODE: EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NO: POSTAL CODE: EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NO:
SPE100 V3K 6C2 (CHEMTREC) 1-800-424-9300
SECTION 2 - HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS
HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS
% CAS NUMBER LD50 / LC50 OF INGREDIENT
/ CHEMICAL FORMULA
(SPECIFY SPECIES) (SPECIFY ROUTE AND DOSE)
Witch Hazel
鈥? Witch Hazel Extract Not Available Not Available
鈥? Ethyl Alcohol 200 proof 64-17-5 RAT ORAL 7060 mg/kg
14% - 15%
MOUSE ORAL 3450 mg/kg
RAT VAPOR 20000 ppm 8 hours
MOUSE VAPOR 39000 mg/m鲁 4hours
SECTION 3 - PHYSICAL DATA
PHYSICAL STATE AND APPEARANCE ODOR TASTE ODOR THRESHOLD (ppm)
Liquid (Clear, Colorless) Not Available 100ppm (Ethyl Alcohol)
Characteristic Witch hazel
MELTING POINT (C) BOILING POINT (C) VAPOR PRESSURE VAPOR DENSITY VOLATILITY
-8掳C (17.6掳F) 88掳C (190.4掳F) 2.5kPa (@20掳C) 1.03 Not Available
pH SPECIFIC GRAVITY DISPERSION PROPERTIES / SOLUBILITY
Not Available 0.979 - 0.983 (@25掳C) Easily soluble in cold water, hot water. Soluble in methanol, diethyl ether, acetone.
SECTION 4 - FIRE AND EXPLOSION DATA
NO YES
FLAMMABILITY IF YES, UNDER WHAT CONDITIONS?
Flammable - Flammable in presence of open flames and sparks, of heat. Slightly flammable to flammable in presence of
oxidizing materials. Slightly explosive in presence of acids. Containers should be grounded. CAUTION: MAY BURN
WITH NEAR INVISIBLE FLAME Vapor may travel considerable distance to source of ignition and flash back. (Ethyl
alcohol 200 Proof) Ethanol ignites and then explodes on contact with acetic anhydride + sodium hydrosulfate (ignites and
may explode), disulfuric acid + nitric acid, phosphorous (III) oxide platinum, potassium-tert-butoxide+ acids. Ethanol
forms explosive products in reaction with the following compound : ammonia + silver nitrate (forms silver nitride and
silver fulminate), iodine + phosphorus (forms ethane iodide), magnesium perchlorate (forms ethyl perchlorate), mercuric
nitrate, nitric acid + silver (forms silver fulminate) silver nitrate (forms ethyl nitrate) silver (I) oxide + ammonia or
hydrazine (forms silver nitride and silver Fulminate), sodium (evolves hydrogen gas). (Ethyl alcohol 200 Proof)
MEANS OF EXTINCTION
Flammable liquid, soluble or dispersed in water.
SMALL FIRE: Use DRY chemical powder.
LARGE FIRE: Use alcohol foam, water spray or fog. Cool containing vessels with water jet in order to prevent pressure build-up,
autoignition or explosion.
FLASHPOINT (C) AND METHOD FLAMMABLE LIMITS (% BY VOLUME) CRITICAL TEMPERATURE
LOWER: 3%
OPEN CUP: 43.333掳C (110掳F) UPPER: 19% The lowest known value is 243掳C (469.4掳F) (Ethyl alcohol).
AUTOIGNITION TEMPERATURE (C) HAZARDOUS COMBUSTION PRODUCTS
(CO,CO2) Oxides of carbon. Acrid smoke and fume
The lowest known value is 363掳C (685.4掳F) (Ethyl alcohol)
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
WT120X
PRODUCT IDENTIFIER
Witch Hazel
SECTION 5 - REACTIVITY DATA
YES NO IF NO, UNDER WHICH CONDITIONS?
CHEMICAL STABILITY
The product is stable - Avoid heat, ignition sources (sparks, flames), incompatible materials.
NO YES
INCOMPATIBILITY WITH OTHER SUBSTANCES IF SO, WHICH ONES?
Slightly reactive to reactive with oxidizing agents, acids, alkalis.
REACTIVITY, AND UNDER WHAT CONDITIONS
Ethanol rapidly absorbs moisture from the air. Can react vigorously with oxiders. The following oxidants have been
demonstrated to undergo vigorous/explosive reaction with ethanol: barium perchlorate, bromine pentafluoride, calcium
hypochlorite, chloryl perchlorate, chromium trioxide, chromyl chloride, dioxygen difluoride, disulfuryl difluoride, fluorine
nitrate, hydrogen peroxide, iodine heptafluoride, nitric acid nitrosyl perchlorate, perchloric acid permanganic acid,
peroxodisulfuric acid, potassium dioxide, potassium perchlorate, potassium permanganate, ruthenium (VIII) oxide, silver
perchlorate, silver peroxide, uranium hexafluoride, uranyl perchlorate.
Ethanol reacts violently/explodes with the following compounds: acetyl bromide (evolves hydrogen bromide) acetyl
chloride, aluminum, sesquibromide ethylate, ammonium hydroxide & silver oxide, chlorate, chromic anhydride, cyanuric
acid + water, dichloromethane + sulfuric acid + nitrate (or) nitrite, hydrogen peroxide + sulfuric acid, iodine + methanol +
mercuric oxide, manganese perchlorate + 2,2-dimethoxy propane, perchlorates, permanganates + sulfuric acid,
potassium superoxide, potassium tert-butoxide, silver & nitric acid, silver perchlorate, sodium hydrazide, sulfuric acid +
sodium dichromate, tetrachlorisilane + water. Ethanol is also incompatible with platinum, and sodium. (Ethyl alcohol 200
Proof)
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS
The product itself and its products of degradation are not toxic
SECTION 6 - TOXICOLOGICAL PROPERTIES
ROUTE OF ENTRY
INGESTION
INHALATION
SKIN CONTACT SKIN ABSORPTION EYE CONTACT
EFFECTS OF ACUTE EXPOSURE TO PRODUCT
Hazardous in case of eye contact (irritant), of ingestion, of inhalation. Slightly hazardous in case of skin contact
(irritant, permeator). Skin: causes skin irritation. Eyes: causes eye irritation. Ingestion: May affect behavior. Moderately
toxic and narcotic in high concentrations. May affect metabolism, gastrointestinal tract, blood, liver. May affect
respiratory tract, cardiovascular and urinary systems. Experimentally tumorigenic. Inhalation: May cause irritation of the
respiratory tract, headache, drowsiness, nausea, narcosis. (Ethyl alcohol 200 Proof)
EFFECTS OF CHRONIC EXPOSURE TO PRODUCT
CARCINOGENIC EFFECTS: Classified PROVEN by State of California Proposition 65. Classified A4 (Not classifiable for human or animal.) by
ACGIH [Ethyl alcohol 200 Proof].
MUTAGENIC EFFECTS: Mutagenic for mammalian somatic cells. Mutagenic for bacteria and/or yeast. [Ethyl alcohol 200 Proof].
TERATOGENIC EFFECTS: Classified PROVEN for human [Ethyl alcohol 200 Proof].
DEVELOPMENTAL TOXICITY: Classified Development toxin [PROVEN]. Classified Reproductive system/toxin/male [POSSIBLE] [Ethyl alcohol
200 Proof].
Hazardous in case of ingestion, of inhalation. Slightly hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant, permeator).
Reproductive system/toxin/male [POSSIBLE] [Ethyl alcohol 200 Proof]. The substance is toxic to blood, the reproductive
system, liver, upper respiratory tract, skin, central nervous system (CNS). Repeated or prolonged exposure to the
substance can produce target organs damage. May affect genetic material (mutagenic) Causes adverse reproductive
effects and birth defects (teratogenic) , based on moderate to heavy consumption. May cause cancer based on animal
data. Human: passes through the placenta, excreted in maternal milk. (Ethyl alcohol 200 Proof)
EXPOSURE LIMITS
TWA: 1000 (ppm) from ACGIH (TLV) [United States] [1999] TWA: 1000 (ppm) from OSHA (PEL) [United States]
TWA: 1900 (mg/m3) from OSHA (PEL) [United States] TWA: 1000 (ppm) from NIOSH
TWA: 1000 (ppm) [United Kingdom (UK)] TWA: 1920 (mg/m3) [United Kingdom (UK)]
TWA: 1000 STEL: 1250 (ppm) [Canada]
Consult local authorities for acceptable exposure limits.
SYNERGISTIC PRODUCTS
IRRITANCY OF PRODUCT SENSITIZATION OF PRODUCT
Yes Not Available Not Available
REPRODUCTIVE TOXICITY MUTAGENICITY
TERATOGENICITY CARCINOGENICITY
As Specified As Specified As Specified As Specified
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
WT120X
PRODUCT IDENTIFIER
Witch Hazel
SECTION 7 - PREVENTATIVE MEASURE
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
GLOVES (SPECIFY) RESPIRATOR (SPECIFY) EYE (SPECIFY)
Yes ( impervious ) Approved / Certified respirator Safety goggles, face shield
FOOTWEAR (SPECIFY) CLOTHING (SPECIFY) OTHER (SPECIFY)
No Coveralls / Lab coat Eyewash equipment nearby
ENGINEERING CONTROLS (SPECIFY eg. VENTILATION, ENCLOSED PROCESS)
Provide exhaust ventilation or other engineering controls to keep the airborne concentrations of vapors below their
respective threshold limit value. Ensure that eyewash stations and safety showers are proximal to the work-station
location.
LEAK AND SPILL PROCEDURE
Dilute with water and mop up or absorb with an inert material and put the spilled material in an appropriate waste
disposal. Finish cleaning by spreading water on the contaminated surface and allow to evacuate through the sanitary
system.
WASTE DISPOSAL
According to local, provincial, and federal regulations.
HANDLING PROCEDURES AND EQUIPMENT
Precautions Keep locked up.. Keep away from heat. Keep away from sources of ignition. Ground all equipment
containing material. Do not ingest. Do not breathe gas/fumes/ vapor/spray. Avoid contact with eyes. Wear suitable
protective clothing. In case of insufficient ventilation, wear suitable respiratory equipment. If ingested, seek medical
advice immediately and show the container or the label.
STORAGE REQUIREMENTS
Store in a segregated and approved area. Keep container tightly closed and sealed until ready for use. Avoid all
possible sources of ignition (spark or flame). Keep container in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area. Container may be
hazardous when empty since they retain product residues observe all warnings and precautions listed for the product.
SPECIAL SHIPPING INFORMATION
DOT CLASS 3: Flammable liquid.
SECTION 8 - FIRST AID MEASURES
SPECIFIC MEASURES
Wash with soap and water. Cover the irritated skin with an emollient. Remove contaminated
SKIN
clothing and shoes. Get medical attention if irritation develops. Wash clothing before reuse,
thoroughly clean shoes before reuse.
Check for and remove any contact lenses. In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with plenty of
EYES
water for at least 15 minutes. Get medical attention
If inhaled remove to fresh air. If not breathing give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give
INHALATION
oxygen. Get medical attention.
INGESTION Do NOT induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical personnel. Never give anything by
mouth to an unconscious person. Loosen tight clothing such as collar, tie, belt or waistband. Get
medical attention if symptoms appear.
IF IRRITATION PERSISTS AND IN ALL OTHER CASES, GET IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION.
SECTION 9 - PREPARATION DATE OF M.S.D.S.
All chemicals may pose unknown hazards and should be used with caution. This Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) applies only to the material as packa
If this product is combined with other materials, deteriorates, or becomes contaminated, it may pose hazards not mentioned in this MSDS. It shall be the us
responsibility to develop proper methods of handling and personal protection based on the actual conditions of use. While this MSDS is based on technical
data judged to be reliable, Xenex Laboratories Inc. assumes no responsibility for the completeness or accuracy of the information contained herein.
PREPARED BY (GROUP, DEPARTMENT, ETC.) PHONE NUMBER DATE:
CONTROL DEPARTMENT (604) 552 3031 May 24 2007
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