IDENTITY Trade Name: NEUCHEM INC. Chemical Description: Product Use: Multiple uses SECTION I NEUCHEM INC. Phone Number: (415) 345-9310 2062 Union Street, Suite 300 Fax Number: (415) 345-9350 San Francisco, CA 94123 e-mail: admin@neuchem.com Date Prepared: June 6, 2006 Section II COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS Exposure Limits Component CAS (1) RN PEL (2) PEL (3) RELs (4) Formula % by weight 1314-13-2 15 mg/m 3 5 mg/m 3 5 mg/m 3 ZnO > (1) Chemical Abstract Service (2) Permissive Exposition Limit : OSHA for total dust as ZnO (3) Permissive Exposition Limit : OSHA for respirable dust as ZnO (4) Exposure Limits : NIOSH, for total dust up to 10-hour workday as ZnO SECTION III HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS Remarks: Hazard identified or described in this document only applies in case of exposure to dust, fumes or particles. 3.1 Physical State and Appearance: Particle, Powder 3.2 Emergency Overview: May irritate respiratory Tract 3.3 HMIS System Health 1 Flammability 0 Reactivity 0 Personal Protection E Hazard Rating Least Slight Moderate High Extreme 0 1 2 3 4 3.4 Potential Health Effect Inhalation: May cause irritation to the respiratory tract. Symptoms may include coughing and shortness of breath. Inhalations can cause flu like illness (metal fume fever). This 24 to 48 hour illness is characterized by chills, fever, aching muscles, dryness in the mouth and throat and headache Page 1 of 5
Ingestion: Large oral doses may cause irritation to the gastrointestinal tract Skin Contact: Not expected to be a health hazard from skin exposure. Eye Contact: Not expected to be a health hazard Aggravation Of Pre Existing Conditions: Persons whit a pre-existing heart conditions or impaired respiratory function may be more susceptible to the effects of this substance. Carcinogenicity: Not known SECTION IV EMERGENCY FIRST AID PROCEDURES Inhalation If overcome by exposure, remove the victim to fresh air. Seek medical advice. Eye Contact Flush the contaminated eye with large amounts of water for 15 minutes. If irritation persists, get medical care immediately. Ingestion If large amounts are ingested, get medical advice. Skin Contact Wash whit soap and water. Remove and wash any contaminated clothing. SECTION V - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES Flash Point: N.A. Lower Explosive Limit: N.A. Upper Explosive Limit: n/a Extinguishing Media: Dry chemical, water fog Special Fire Fighting Procedures: Wear self contained full-face piece breathing apparatus and other protective clothing. Unusual Fire And Explosion Hazards: Dusts may present a fire or explosion hazard under rare conditions of particle size, dispersion, concentration, and strong ignition source. This is not expected to be a hazard under normal handling conditions. SECTION VI - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES Spill Clean-Up Procedures: Sweep up spelled solid. Place in clean container and seal for later disposal. Follow all government regulations. Dust can be picked up with suitable HEPA (High Efficiency Particulate Air) filter vacuum equipment. Special Protective Equipment: Use appropriate personal protective equipment during cleanup. Page 2 of 5
SECTION VII HANDLING AND STORAGE Keep in a tightly closed container, stored in a cool, dry, ventilated are. Protect against physical damage. Isolate from incompatible substances. Containers of this material may be hazardous when empty since they retain product residues (dust, solid). SECTION VIII EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION NIOSH REL 10 hour TWA Ceiling Dust (total dust) 5 mg/m 3 OSHA PEL 8 hour TWA Dust (total dust) 15 mg/m 3 Breathable fraction 5 mg/m 3 ACGIH TLV - TWA TLV-STEL Dust (total dust) 10 mg/m 3 NIOSH: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health OSHA: Occupational Safety and Health Administration ACGIH: American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists Rationale for limits The NIOSH limit is based on the risk of metal fume fever (NIOSH 1992) The ACGIH Limit is based on providing reasonable control of this nuisance dust (ACGIH 1991, p1756) Ventilation System A system of local and/or general exhaust is recommended to keep employee exposures below the airborne exposure limits. Local exhaust ventilation is generally preferred because it can control the emissions of the contaminant at its source, preventing dispersion of it into the general work area. Please refer to the ACGIH document, Industrial ventilation, A Manual of Recommended Practices, most recent edition Personal Respirations (NIOSH approved) If the exposure limit is exceeded, a half face dust/mist respirator may be worn for up to ten times the exposure limit or the maximum use concentration specified by the appropriate regulatory agency or respirator supplier, whichever is lowest. A full piece dust/mist respirator may be worn up to 50 times the exposure limit, or the maximum use concentration specified by the appropriate regulatory agency or respirator supplier whichever is lowest. For emergencies or instances where the exposure levels are not known, use a full piece positive-pressure, air supplier respirator. WARNING: Air-purifying respirators do not protect workers in oxygen deficient atmosphere. Skin Protection Wear protective gloves and clean body-covering clothing. Eye protection Use safety goggles. Maintain eye wash fountain and quick-drench facilities in work areas Page 3 of 5
SECTION IX PHYSICAL / CHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS Boiling Point: N.A. Specific Gravity: 5.6 at 20 C Vapor Pressure: N.A. Melting Point: 1 975 C Vapor Density: N.A. Evaporation Rate: N.A. Solubility in Water: 0,1% maximum Odor Threshold: Odorless Appearance and Odor: Fine, White, Odorless Powder SECTION X REACTIVITY DATA Stability: Stable Conditions to Avoid: None Incompatibility Avoid chlorinated rubber, strong acids and bases Decomposition Products: None Polymerization: Will not occur SECTION XI TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION Carcinogenicity: Teratogenicity: Mutagenicity: Reproductive Toxicity: Special Health Effects: Not known to be a carcinogen None SECTION XII ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION Toxicity to fish, daphnia or algae and bio-degradation/bio-concentration factor (BCF): it is classified as R50 Very toxic to aquatic organisms. Zinc oxide is classified as N (Dangerous for the environment) 50-53 R53 May cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment. SECTION XIII DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS Dispose of container and unused contents in accordance with Government regulation. Page 4 of 5
SECTION XIV TRANSPORT INFORMATION Regulatory Information UN Number Proper Shipping name DOT TDG IMDG Class IATA-DGR Class Class Packing Group Label Additional information DOT: Department of Transportation TDG: Transport Dangerous Goods IMDG: International Maritime Dangerous Goods IATA: International Air Transport Association SECTION XV REGULATORY INFORMATION Regulatory Information DOT CAS TSCA SARA 302 SARA 304 1314-13-2 This product is listed No products were found No products were found TSCA: SARA 302: SARA 304: Toxic Substances Control Act-EPA Extremely Substance Emergency Plan SECTION XVI OTHER INFORMATION WHMIS : D-2 (Possible irritation) NFPA HMIS Rating: Health: 1 Flammability: 0 Reactivity: 0 Workplace Materials Information System NFPA: National Fire Protection Association Prepared by : Sandra Palomino Revised by : Edgard Schweig Page 5 of 5