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3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
CARCINOGENICITY IARC: Not listed as a Group 1, 2A, or 2B agent. OSHA: Not regulated. NTP: Not listed.
HEALTH WARNINGS INGESTION. Can cause discomfort. INHALATION. Spray mist can irritate airways and
lungs. SKIN CONTACT. EYE CONTACT. Slightly irritating.
INHALATION Remove victim immediately from source of exposure. When breathing is difficult,
properly trained personnel may assist affected person by administering 100% oxygen.
Perform artificial respiration if breathing has stopped. Get medical attention.
EYES Important! Immediately rinse with water for at least 15 minutes. Get medical attention if
any discomfort continues.
SKIN Remove contaminated clothing. Wash skin thoroughly with soap and water. Get medical
attention if any discomfort continues.
INGESTION DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING! Administer large amounts of water. Get medical attention
immediately! NEVER MAKE AN UNCONSCIOUS PERSON VOMIT OR DRINK
FLUIDS!
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA Use: Foam. Carbon dioxide (CO2). Dry chemicals, sand, dolomite etc.
SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING Use water to keep fire exposed containers cool and disperse vapors.
PROCEDURES
UNUSUAL FIRE & EXPLOSION Volume and pressure increases strongly when heated. Risk of container explosion in
HAZARDS fire.
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PRECAUTIONS TO PROTECT THE Keep product out of sewers and watercourses by diking or impounding. Advise
ENVIRONMENT authorities if product has entered or may enter sewers, watercourses or extensive land
areas. Assure conformity with applicable government regulations.
SPILL CLEAN-UP PROCEDURES Absorb with inert, damp, noncombustible material, then flush area with water.
HANDLING PRECAUTIONS Avoid spilling, skin and eye contact. Containers to be kept tightly closed. ***Eye wash
must be available at the work place.***
STORAGE PRECAUTIONS Keep away from heat, sparks and open flame. Store isolated from oxidizing materials.
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
ENGINEERING CONTROLS Use engineering controls to reduce air contamination to permissible exposure level.
VENTILATION No specific ventilation requirements noted, but forced ventilation may still be required if
air contamination exceeds acceptable level.
RESPIRATORS No specific recommendation made, but respiratory protection may still be required under
exceptional circumstances when excessive air contamination exists.
PROTECTIVE GLOVES For prolonged or repeated skin contact use suitable protective gloves. Use protective
gloves made of: Neoprene, nitrile, polyethylene or PVC.
EYE PROTECTION Wear splash-proof eye goggles to prevent any possibility of eye contact.
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING Wear appropriate clothing to prevent repeated or prolonged skin contact.
HYGIENIC WORK PRACTICES Wash at the end of each work shift and before eating, smoking and using the toilet.
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CONDITIONS TO AVOID Avoid heat, flames and other sources of ignition. Avoid contact with strong oxidizers.
COMPONENT 1,4-BUTANEDIOL
COMPONENT 1,4-BUTANEDIOL
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DISPOSAL METHODS Confirm disposal procedures with environmental engineer and local regulations.
US FEDERAL REGULATIONS
COMPONENT SARA 302 CERCLA SARA 313
NEOPENTYL GLYCOL ESTER No No No
GLYCOL MONOTALLATE No No No
CASTOR OIL, ETHOXYLATED No No No
1,4-BUTANEDIOL No No No
US STATE REGULATIONS
STATE REGULATORY STATUS CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65: This product ***DOES NOT*** contain chemicals
considered by the State of California's Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act
of 1986 as causing cancer or reproductive toxicity, and for which warnings are now
required.
* This product has been classified in accordance with the hazard criteria of the Controlled
Products Regulations and the MSDS contains all the information required by the
Controlled Products Regulations.
*LABEL(S) FOR SUPPLY
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GLOBAL INVENTORIES
COMPONENT CAN US EU AUS JAP KOR PHLP CHN
NEOPENTYL GLYCOL ESTER DSL Yes EINECS Yes No Yes No No
GLYCOL MONOTALLATE DSL Yes EINECS Yes No No No No
CASTOR OIL, ETHOXYLATED DSL Yes NLP Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
1,4-BUTANEDIOL DSL Yes EINECS Yes Yes Yes Yes No
* CANADA CEPA: All components of this product comply with new substance notification
requirements under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA).
*USA (TSCA) All components in this product are listed on the US Toxic Substances Control Act
(TSCA) Inventory or are exempt from TSCA Inventory requirements.
*CANADA (DSL) All components in this product are listed on the Canada Domestic Substances List
(DSL) or are exempt from DSL requirements.
*AUSTRALIA (AICS) All components in this product are listed on the Australian Inventory of Chemical
Substances (AICS) or are exempt from AICS requirements.
*NPCA HMIS HAZARD INDEX Slight: Slightly Toxic - May cause slight irritation (1).
*Tariff Code (Schedule B) 3403.99.0000 Other lubricating preparations, not containing petroleum oils.
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*REVISION No. 2
*DATE 2009-09-23
DISCLAIMER While the information and recommendations set forth herein are believed to be accurate
as of the date thereof, the company makes no warranty with respect thereto and
disclaims all liability from reliance therein.
* Information revised since previous MSDS version
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