General Information
Revision date
2015-05-06
Product name
PetraThane RCU - PART A
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Chemical intermediate for polyurethane
Emergency telephone
CHEM-TEL 1-800-255-3924
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Petra Polymers
GHS Information
Signal word
Warning
Section 2
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Acute Oral Toxicity Category 5 Acute Dermal Toxicity Category 5 Skin Irritation Category 2 Skin Sensitizer Category 1 Respiratory Sensitizer Category 1 TOST: Single Exposure Category 3 NFPA ratings (scale 0 – 4): HEALTH 2 FIRE 1 REACTIVITY 0 SPECIAL - NFPA HAZARD RATING: 4= EXTREME 2= MODERATE 0= INSIGNIFICANT 3= HIGH 1= SLIGHT
Signal word
Warning PHYSICAL APPEARANCE: Milky clear or colored liquid with aromatic odor
Hazard statements
WARNING! May cause eye, skin, and respiratory tract irritation. Closed container may forcibly rupture under extreme heat. Use cold water spray to cool fire-exposed containers to minimize the risk of rupture. Vapors may travel to areas away from work site before igniting/flashing back to vapor source. Vapors or mist may be a fire and explosion hazard when exposed to high temperature or ignition. Reports have associated repeated and prolonged occupational overexposure to solvents with permanent brain and nervous system damage. Intentional misuse by deliberately concentrating and inhaling solvents may be harmful or fatal. May cause kidney damage. May cause liver damage. May cause blood disorder.
Principle Routes of Exposure
Skin Contact, Eye Contact, Ingestion, Inhalation
Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure
Skin disorders, Respiratory disorders, Eye disorders, Allergies HUMAN EFFECTS AND SYMPTOMS OF OVEREXPOSURE ACUTE INHALATION: Amine –OH Polyol Ester: Inhalation is unlikely due to low vapor pressure. At elevated temperatures, may cause respiratory tract irritation with symptoms of coughing, sore throat and runny nose. ACUTE SKIN: Amine –OH Polyol Ester: May cause slight irritation. ACUTE EYE: Amine –OH Polyol Ester: Not expected to be irritating ACUTE INGESTION Amine –OH Polyol Ester: Ingestion is not a typical route of industrial exposure. Not expected to be harmful if swallowed, Aliphatic Carboxylic Ester: May be harmful if swallowed. Carcinogenicity: No Carcinogenic substances as defined by IARC, NTP and/or OSHA
Precautionary statements
Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. Use personal protective equipment as required. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Get medical advice/attention. IF SWALLOWED: Get immediate medical advice/attention. IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention.