Blasocut BC40NF Art. 1401

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Blasocut is a mixture of: INGREDIENT: % CAS NO.: Severely Hydrotreated Mineral Oil 50-70 64741-89-5 Emulsifiers 20-30 68608-26-4 67701-22-8 68154-86-9 Chlorinated Paraffin (C15-C18) 3-12 61788-76-9 Stabilizers and inhibitors Total 5-10 (Stabilizers and Inhibitors: Corrosion and Fungi inhibitors; Ethanol, 2,2',2''-nitrilotris-; Na-benzoate; 2-phenoxyethanol -; Ca- acetate; alpha-Tocopherol; citric acid; tartaric acid; ascorbic acid; ascorbylpalmitate; glycerin and Odorant.) Blasocut BC40NF Art. 1401 does not contain as an ingredient phenols, nitrites, formaldehyde, or formaldehyde releasing substances, heavy metals (ie: Lead, Mercury, etc.) active sulfur, arsenic, PCB, PCT, TCDD or other dioxin related substances. Benzo(a)pyrene content less than 10 PPM (GS-MS method). All ingredients of Blasocut BC40NF Art. 1401 are listed on the TSCA Chemical Substances Inventory. Blasocut BC40NF Art. 1401 does not contain nor is it manufactured with Ozone Depleting Substances as defined in the Federal Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990, sections 602 and 611. EMERGENCY and FIRST AID PROCEDURES Skin Contact: Wash with plenty of soap and fresh water (good personal hygiene practices are sufficient). Remove any contaminated clothing and launder before reuse. Eye contact: Rinse with plenty of fresh water for 20 minutes. Consult Physician if necessary. Inhalation: Remove to fresh air. Ingestion: DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING, PULMONARY ASPIRATION HAZARD, consult a Physician without delay. If involuntary vomiting occurs, ensure that mouth is below hip level! FIRE and EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA Flash Point: (COC): 306°F (152°C) Auto Ignition Temperature: Not determined Explosion limits: Not determined FIRE & EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA –continued- Hazardous Combustion Products: Oxides of carbon, nitrogen and traces of oxides of sulfur NFPA and chlorine. 1 0 Products formed under - abnormal conditions: none anticipated Fire Fighting Media: CO2, dry chemical, foam Special Fire Fighting Procedures: Wear self contained breathing apparatus when fighting fires in confined spaces. Cool exposed containers with water mist. Unusual Fire or Explosion Hazards None PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE HANDLING AND USE Steps to be taken in case material is released or spilled: As with any other industrial lubricating oil, use oil-binding agents. Spills or leaks may cause slippery conditions. Waste Disposal Methods: Split emulsion with absorbing agents, salts or ultra-filtration. Dispose according to all applicable Federal, State and Local regulations. Precautions to be taken in handling/storing: Avoid direct solar irradiation of concentrate containers. Other Precautions: Do not store with strong oxidizers. CONTROL MEASURES Respiratory Protection: Not generally required. Ventilation: Normally general ventilation is sufficient. Protective Gloves: Not required Eye Protection: Industrial Safety Glasses are recommended. Other protective equipment or clothing: None required. Work/Hygienic Practices: Thorough personal hygiene and clean working practices are sufficient. CHEMICAL AND PHYSICAL PROPERTIES OF THE COMPLETE PRODUCT Boiling point: N.D. Solubility in water: yes Vapor pressure: Not volatile Volatiles, %: nil Color of Liquid: brown Specific Gravity: 0.97 g/cm3 Viscosity: 63mm2/s @104°F (40°C) pH @ 5% Concentration: 8.9-9.2 Odor: Almond REACTIVITY DATA Stability: Stable Conditions to Avoid: Avoid direct solar irradiation of concentrate containers. Good and safe housekeeping procedures suggest that all combustible materials be stored away from strong oxidizers. Incompatibility (Materials to Avoid): Concentrate: Strong oxidizers End use dilutions: Magnesium REACTIVITY DATA –continued- Hazardous decomposition or Byproducts: none anticipated Hazardous polymerization or byproducts: Will not occur. HEALTH HAZARD DATA LD50 of concentrate: >5 g/kg (calculated) Skin Irritation: Negative Ames Test: Negative Routes of entry: Inhalation Unlikely Skin: No Ingestion: Accidental only Health Hazards (Acute/Chronic): None/None Carcinogenicity: None OSHA Regulated: No Signs and Symptoms of Exposure: None established. Medical conditions generally aggravated by exposure: Not established. Exposure Limits: OSHA regulation 29 CFR 1910.1000 establishes an exposure limit for Oil Mist in Air. The applicability of this exposure limit to emulsions has not been established. OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1000 for oil mist in air: 5 mg/m3 ACGIH: TLV for Oil Mist in Air: 5 mg/m3 ENVIRONMENTAL, REGULATORY AND SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION NFPA Storage: III B Transportaion (DOT / UN): Not Regulated Immediate Health (Acute): No Reactive Hazard: No Fire Hazard: No Delayed Health (Chronic): No Sudden Pressure Release: No Blasocut BC40NF Art. 1401 does not contain any ingredients listed on the SARA Title III, Section 313 List or CERCLA List of Chemicals. Blasocut BC40NF Art. 1401, as sold, does not meet the criteria of a hazardous waste as defined under 40CFR 261, in that it does not exhibit the characteristics of a hazardous waste of Subpart C, nor is it listed as a hazardous waste under Subpart D. It is the end-user's responsibility to determine the regulatory status of the waste at the time of disposal.