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Formula type: Mixture
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1-888-260-6277
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Mass Finishing Inc
Section 2
Hazardous Ingredients
INGREDIENTS CAS # % range TLV PEL Stearic Acid 57-11-4 15-20 NA Sodium Soap mixture NA 18-23 15 mg/m3 10 mg/m3 Aluminum oxide 1344-28-1 30-60 10 mg/m3 5 mg/m3 Comments TWA – Time Weighted Average is the employee’s average airborne exposure in any 8-hour work shift of a 40-hour work week which shall not be exceeded. STEL – Short Term Exposure Limit is the employee’s 15-minute time weighted average exposure which shall not be exceeded at any time during a work day unless another time limit is specified. Section 3 - Physical Data Form: Powder pH: None Color: White pH (1% vol): None Odor: Mild Solubility in Water: No Specific Gravity (Water = 1): <1 Vapor Density (Air = 1): ND Boiling Point °F: N/A % VOC by weight: ND Evaporation Rate (Water = 1): N/A Vapor pressure: ND Section 4 - Fire and Explosion Information Flash Point (Method) F: >385 (Tag closed cup) Unusual Fire & Explosion No specific fire or explosion hazard. Smoke, fumes, hazardous decomposition products
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Extinguishing Agents: Foam, carbon dioxide, dry chemical, water fog, water Fire fighting methods: Evacuate area and fight fire from a safe distance. Fire fighters must wear MSHA/NIOSH approved positive pressure breathing apparatus with full face mask and full protective equipment.
Acute Health Hazards
Signs and Symptoms of Overexposure Probable Routes of Entry: Eyes, skin, inhalation. Eye and skin irritant. See section 11: other effects for toxicity information. Eyes: Contact with eyes may cause minor irritation such as redness, tearing. Skin: This product contains materials that can cause slight skin irritation. Inhalation: Overexposure may cause throat, lung and nose irritation. Ingestion: Ingestion this product may cause nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain.
Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure
Pre-existing disorders may be aggravated. Section 6 - Emergency First Aid Procedures Eyes: Check for and remove contact lenses. Flush immediately with copious amounts of water for 15 minutes while holding eyelids apart to ensure complete irrigation of eye and eyelid tissues. If irritation develops, take exposed individual immediately to a health care professional, preferably an ophthalmologist, for emergency first aid and further evaluation. Skin: Remove contaminated clothing. Immediately wash exposed area with copious amounts of water. Repeat washing. If redness or irritation occurs, seek immediate medical attention. Launder contaminated clothing before reuse. Inhalation: If exposure by inhalation is suspected, immediately move exposed individual to fresh air. If individual experiences nausea, headache, dizziness, has difficulty breathing, seek a health care professional immediately. Administer CPR if necessary. Ingestion: Do not induce vomiting unless directed by a physician. Obtain immediate medical aid or call poison control. During vomiting there is a danger of aspirating liquid into lungs, causing serious damage and chemical pneumonitis. If spontaneous vomiting occurs, keep head below hips to prevent aspiration and monitor for breathing difficulty. Seek immediate medical attention or call 911. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Section 7 - Reactivity Data Stability: Stable when stored and used under normal conditions. Incompatibility: Strong oxidizers, bases, reducing agents, and acids. Hazardous Decomposition Thermal decomposition may release smoke, carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, or other hazardous Products: gases. Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur. Section 8 - Spill & Leak Procedures Procedures for Cleanup: Wear protective gear. Small spills: Sweep up and rinse with water. Large Spills: Ventilate area. Remove sources of ignition. Keep out of surface waters. Salvage for reuse if possible. Otherwise place into suitable container for disposal. Do not flush to sewers. Inform local pollution officials of spill. Call local regulatory agency. Waste Disposal: Contact the proper county, state or federal authorities. Section 9 - Special Protection Information Ventilation Type Required: General or local Protective Gloves: Wear rubber, neoprene, or nitrile gloves Respiratory Protection: Not necessary under normal use conditions and ventilation. If dust is generated, wear NIOSH respirator for dust. Eye Protection: Wear safety glasses. Other Equipment: Water source for eye and skin wash. Section 10 - Special Precautions Product should be stored in cool dry area. Store out of direct sunlight. Keep out of reach of children. Keep container closed when not in use. Thoroughly rinse empty containers before disposal. Use in well ventilated area. Do not breathe dust. Wash hands after handling. Section 11 - Toxicity Data Toxicity LD50 – Oral - rat LD50 – skin absorption-rabbit LC50 - Inhalation Stearic Acid >10 g/kg ND Sodium Soap mixture ND Aluminum oxide ND Carcinogenicity NTP IARC OSHA Stearic Acid No Sodium Soap mixture No Aluminum oxide No Yes, A4 (not classifiable for humans or animals) No Other effects: Reproductive Toxicity Teratogenicity Mutagenicity Stearic Acid No Sodium Soap mixture No Aluminum oxide No No data Section 12 - Ecological Information Environmental Toxicity and Fate: This product is not known to be hazardous and expected to readily biodegradable. Section 13 - Hazard Rating - HMIS 0 = minimal 1 = slight 2 = moderate 3 = serious 4 = severe Health: 1 Reactivity: 0 Fire: 0