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1. PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
1.1 Product Name:
2. IDENTIFICATION OF RISKS
2.1 Hazard Identification:
This product is classified as a HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE and as DANGEROUS GOODS according to the classification
criteria of NOHSC: 1008 (2004) and ADG Code (Australia).
WARNING! Causes eye irritation.
Hazard Statements (H): H320 – Causes eye irritation.
Precautionary Statements (P): P305+P351+P338 – IF IN EYES - Rinse continuously with water for several minutes.
Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do – continue rinsing. P333+P313 – If skin irritation or a rash occurs -
Get medical advice/attention. P321 – For specific first aid treatment (see section 4 of this Safety Data Sheet).
P363 – Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.
HazChem Code: NA. Poison Schedule: None Allocated
2.2 Routes of Entry: Inhalation: NO Absorption: YES Ingestion: YES
2.3 Effects of Exposure:
EYES: Possible irritation and burning sensation.
SKIN: Possible irritation and dermatitis (rash).
INGESTION: Possible gastrointestinal irritation, nausea, vomiting or diarrhea.
INHALATION: No adverse health effects expected.
2.4 Symptoms of Overexposure:
Symptoms of skin overexposure in individuals may include redness, itching, and irritation of affected areas. Overexposure in eyes
may cause redness, itching and watering.
2.5 Acute Health Effects:
Mild to moderate irritation to eyes and skin near affected areas.
2.6 Chronic Health Effects:
None known.
2.7 Target Organs:
Eyes, Skin
NA = Not Available; ND = Not Determined; NE = Not Established; NF = Not Found; C = Ceiling Limit; See Section 16 for Additional Definitions of Terms Used
NOTE: all WHMIS required information is included. It is located in appropriate sections based on the ANSI Z400.1-2010 format.
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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET 303-1002
Prepared to OSHA, ACC, ANSI, NOHSC, WHMIS, 2001/58/EC & 1272/2008/EC Standards MSDS Revision: 4.0 MSDS Revision Date: 07/01/2012
5. FIREFIGHTING MEASURES
5.1 Flashpoint & Method:
Not flammable.
5.2 Autoignition Temperature:
NA
5.3 Flammability Limits: Lower Explosive Limit (LEL): NA Upper Explosive Limit (UEL): NA
5.4 Fire & Explosion Hazards:
Poses no unusual fire or explosion hazard.
5.5 Extinguishing Methods:
CO2, sand, dry chemical, Halon (if authorized), foam, and indirect water spray or fog.
5.6 Firefighting Procedures:
Keep containers cool until well after the fire is out. Prevent runoff from fire control or dilution from entering sewers,
drains, drinking water supply, or any natural waterway. Firefighters should wear full-face, self-contained
breathing apparatus (MSHA/NIOSH approved or the equivalent) and impervious clothing.
DEFINITION OF TERMS
A large number of abbreviations and acronyms appear on a MSDS. Some of these that are commonly used include the following:
GENERAL INFORMATION: HAZARD RATINGS:
CAS No. Chemical Abstract Service Number 0 Minimal Hazard
1 Slight Hazard
EXPOSURE LIMITS IN AIR: 2 Moderate Hazard
3 Severe Hazard
ACGIH American Conference on Governmental Industrial Hygienists
4 Extreme Hazard
TLV Threshold Limit Value
ACD Acidic
OSHA U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration
ALK Alkaline
PEL Permissible Exposure Limit
COR Corrosive
IDLH Immediately Dangerous to Life and Health
W Use No Water
FIRST AID MEASURES: OX Oxidizer
TREFOIL Radioactive
CPR Cardiopulmonary resuscitation - method in which a person whose
heart has stopped receives manual chest compressions and breathing TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION:
to circulate blood and provide oxygen to the body.
LD50 Lethal Dose (solids & liquids) which kills 50% of the exposed
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM: HMIS animals s
LC50 Lethal concentration (gases) which kills 50% of the exposed
HEALTH, FLAMMABILITY & REACTIVITY RATINGS: animal
ppm Concentration expressed in parts of material per million parts
0 Minimal Hazard HEALTH TDlo Lowest dose to cause a symptom
1 Slight Hazard FLAMMABILITY TCLo Lowest concentration to cause a symptom
TDlo, LDlo, & LDo or Lowest dose (or concentration) to cause lethal or toxic effects
2 Moderate Hazard PHYSICAL HAZARDS TC, TCo, LClo, & LCo
3 Severe Hazard PERSONAL PROTECTION IARC International Agency for Research on Cancer
NTP National Toxicology Program
4 Extreme Hazard RTECS Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances
BCF Bioconcentration Factor
PERSONAL PROTECTION RATINGS: TLm Median threshold limit
log KOW or log KOC Coefficient of Oil/Water Distribution
A G REGULATORY INFORMATION:
WHMIS Canadian Workplace Hazardous Material Information System
B H DOT U.S. Department of Transportation
TC Transport Canada
EPA U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
C I DSL Canadian Domestic Substance List
NDSL Canadian Non-Domestic Substance List
D J PSL Canadian Priority Substances List
TSCA U.S. Toxic Substance Control Act
EU European Union (European Union Directive 67/548/EEC)
E K WGK Wassergefährdungsklassen (German Water Hazard Class)
EC (67/548/EEC) INFORMATION:
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