Page: 1 1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION AND OF THE COMPANY/UNDERTAKING Ashland Regulatory Information Number 1-800-325-3751 P.O. Box 2219 Telephone 614-790-3333 Columbus, OH 43216 Emergency telephone 1-800-ASHLAND (1-800-274-5263) Product name Product code Product Use Description 2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION Emergency Overview Appearance: liquid,, white WARNING! COMBUSTIBLE LIQUID AND VAPOR. MAY AFFECT THE CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM CAUSING DIZZINESS, HEADACHE OR NAUSEA. MAY CAUSE EYE, SKIN AND RESPIRATORY TRACT IRRITATION. PROLONGED OR REPEATED CONTACT MAY DRY SKIN, CAUSE IRRITATION AND BURNS. MAY BE HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED. Potential Health Effects Routes of exposure Inhalation, Skin absorption, Skin contact, Eye Contact, Ingestion Eye contact Can cause eye irritation. Symptoms include stinging, tearing, redness, and swelling of eyes. Skin contact Can cause skin irritation. Prolonged or repeated contact may dry the skin. Symptoms may include redness, burning, and drying and cracking of skin, burns and other skin damage. Additional symptoms of skin contact may include: Blistering Passage of this material into the body through the skin is possible, but it is unlikely that this would result in harmful effects during safe handling and use. Page 1 / 10
Page: 2 Ingestion Swallowing small amounts of this material during normal handling is not likely to cause harmful effects. Swallowing large amounts may be harmful. This material can get into the lungs during swallowing or vomiting. This results in lung inflammation and other lung injury. Inhalation Breathing of vapor or mist is possible. It is possible to breathe this material under certain conditions of handling and use (for example, during heating, spraying, or stirring). Breathing small amounts of this material during normal handling is not likely to cause harmful effects. Breathing large amounts may be harmful. Symptoms are not expected at air concentrations below the recommended exposure limits, if applicable (see Section 8.). Aggravated Medical Condition Preexisting respiratory or allergic conditions may be aggravated in some individuals by exposure to fumes and gases., Preexisting disorders of the following organs (or organ systems) may be aggravated by exposure to this material:, skin, lung (for example, asthma-like conditions), kidney, Central nervous system, Gastrointestinal tract, eye, Individuals with preexisting heart disorders maybe more susceptible to arrhythmias (irregular heartbeats) if exposed to high concentrations of this material. Symptoms Signs and symptoms of exposure to this material through breathing, swallowing, and/or passage of the material through the skin may include:, stomach or intestinal upset (nausea, vomiting, diarrhea), irritation (nose, throat, airways), lung irritation, cough, central nervous system depression (dizziness, drowsiness, weakness, fatigue, nausea, headache, unconsciousness), loss of coordination, confusion, difficult breathing, irregular heartbeat, narcosis (dazed or sluggish feeling), lung damage, convulsions, coma, and death Target Organs Exposure to this material (or a component) has been found to cause kidney damage in male rats. The mechanism by which this toxicity occurs is specific to the male rat and the kidney effects are not expected to occur in humans., Studies with rabbits indicate that sustained, occluded skin contact with undiluted surfactant may result in the development of inflammatory changes in the lung., Overexposure to this material (or its components) has been suggested as a cause of the following effects in laboratory animals:, mild, reversible liver effects, kidney damage Carcinogenicity Page 2 / 10
Page: 3 Based on the available information, this material cannot be classified with regard to carcinogenicity. There is no information available. The chance of this material causing cancer is unknown. This material is not listed as a carcinogen by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), the National Toxicology Program (NTP), or the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). This product (or a component) is a petroleum-derived material. Similar materials and certain compounds occurring naturally in petroleum oils have been shown to cause skin cancer in laboratory animals following repeated exposure without washing or removal. Reproductive hazard This material (or a component) has been shown to cause harm to the fetus in laboratory animal studies. Harm to the fetus occurs only at exposure levels that harm the pregnant animal. The relevance of these findings to humans is uncertain., Based on the available information, risk to the fetus from maternal exposure to this material cannot be assessed. 3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS Components CAS-No. Concentration ACRYLIC NJTS# 254504001-5158 >=30-<40% ALIPHATIC HYDROCARBON NJTS# 254504001-5164 >=20-<30% ORGANIC SALT NJTS# 254504001-5471 >=1.5-<5% SURFACTANT NJTS# 254504001-5325 >=1.5-<5% ORGANIC ACID DERIVATIVE NJTS# 254504001-5472 >=1.5-<5% 4. FIRST AID MEASURES Eyes If symptoms develop, immediately move individual away from exposure and into fresh air. Flush eyes gently with water for at least 15 minutes while holding eyelids apart; seek immediate medical attention. If symptoms develop, move individual away from exposure and into fresh air. Flush eyes gently with water while holding eyelids apart. If symptoms persist or there is any visual difficulty, seek medical attention. Skin Remove contaminated clothing. Flush exposed area with large amounts of water. If skin is damaged, seek immediate medical attention. If skin is not damaged and Page 3 / 10
Page: 4 symptoms persist, seek medical attention. Launder clothing before reuse. Remove contaminated clothing. Wash exposed area with soap and water. If symptoms persist, seek medical attention. Launder clothing before reuse. Ingestion Seek medical attention. If individual is drowsy or unconscious, do not give anything by mouth; place individual on the left side with the head down. Contact a physician, medical facility, or poison control center for advice about whether to induce vomiting. If possible, do not leave individual unattended. Inhalation If symptoms develop, move individual away from exposure and into fresh air. If symptoms persist, seek medical attention. If breathing is difficult, administer oxygen. Keep person warm and quiet; seek immediate medical attention. Notes to physician Hazards: Inhalation of high concentrations of this material, as could occur in enclosed spaces or during deliberate abuse, may be associated with cardiac arrhythmias. Sympathomimetic drugs may initiate cardiac arrhythmias in persons exposed to this material. This material is an aspiration hazard. Potential danger from aspiration must be weighed against possible oral toxicity (See Section 2 - Swallowing) when deciding whether to induce vomiting. Acute aspiration of large amounts of oil-laden material may produce a serious aspiration pneumonia. Patients who aspirate these oils should be followed for the development of long-term sequelae. Repeated aspiration of small quantities of mineral oil can produce chronic inflammation of the lungs (i.e. lipoid pneumonia) that may progress to pulmonary fibrosis. Symptoms are often subtle and radiological changes appear worse than clinical abnormalities. Occasionally, persistent cough, irritation of the upper respiratory tract, shortness of breath with exertion, fever, and bloody sputum occur. Inhalation exposure to oil mists below current workplace exposure limits is unlikely to cause pulmonary abnormalities. Treatment: No information available. 5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES Suitable extinguishing media Water spray, Carbon dioxide (CO2), Foam, Dry chemical Hazardous combustion products May form:, ammonia, carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides Page 4 / 10
Page: 5 Precautions for fire-fighting Wear full firefighting turn-out gear (full Bunker gear), and respiratory protection (SCBA). Flammability Class for Flammable Liquids Combustible Liquid Class IICombustible Liquid Class IIIB 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES Personal precautions For personal protection see section 8. Eliminate all ignition sources (flares, flames including pilot lights, electrical sparks). Persons not wearing protective equipment should be excluded from area of spill until clean-up has been completed. Stop spill at source. Prevent from entering drains, sewers, streams or other bodies of water. Prevent from spreading. If runoff occurs, notify authorities as required. Pump or vacuum transfer spilled product to clean containers for recovery. Absorb unrecoverable product. Transfer contaminated absorbent, soil and other materials to containers for disposal. Environmental precautions Methods for cleaning up The area should be thoroughly flushed with water and scrubbed to remove residue. If slipperiness remains, apply more dry-sweeping compound. Scoop and sweep up all spilled product and other contaminated materials and place in marked disposal containers. If possible, clean up spill area on a dry basis and then flush with plenty of water. Absorb liquid on vermiculite, floor absorbent or other absorbent material. Wash walking surfaces with detergent and water to reduce slipping hazard. 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE Handling Containers of this material may be hazardous when emptied. Since emptied containers retain product residues (vapor, liquid, and/or solid), all hazard precautions given in the data sheet must be observed. Ethylene oxide may accumulate in the headspace of shipping and storage containers and in enclosed areas where the product is being handled or used. Ethylene oxide is listed as carcinogenic by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), the National Toxicology Program (NTP) and Page 5 / 10
Page: 6 the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Do not store near high heat or open flames. Storage Store in closed containers in a dry, well-ventilated area. Keep from freezing. Do not store near extreme heat, open flame, or sources of ignition. 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION Exposure Guidelines General advice These recommendations provide general guidance for handling this product. Personal protective equipment should be selected for individual applications and should consider factors which affect exposure potential, such as handling practices, chemical concentrations and ventilation. It is ultimately the responsibility of the employer to follow regulatory guidelines established by local authorities. Exposure controls Provide sufficient mechanical (general and/or local exhaust) ventilation to maintain exposure below TLV(s). This product may contain small amounts of ethylene oxide which could potentially accumulate in the headspace of shipping and storage containers and in enclosed areas where the product is being handled or used. Provide adequate ventilation to control exposures to within the OSHA permissible exposure limits of 1 ppm (TWA) and 5 ppm (STEL). Eye protection Chemical splash goggles in compliance with OSHA regulations are advised; however, OSHA regulations also permit other type safety glasses. Consult your safety representative. Skin and body protection Wear impervious gloves (consult your safety equipment supplier). Wear normal work clothing covering arms and legs. Respiratory protection Page 6 / 10
Page: 7 Exposures in the workplace should be monitored if worker exposure to vapor or mists exceeds the PEL or TLV. Only a NIOSH-approved respirator and cartridge (TC- 23C) is to be used. Monitoring results must be used to assess the proper level of respiratory protection necessary (such as: full face piece respirator with chemical cartridges or self-contained breathing apparatus {scuba}, etc.). Proper engineering and/or administrative controls should be used to reduce worker exposure. The facility's respiratory program must meet the requirements established in 29 CFR 1910.134, which includes a program for medical evaluation. 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES Physical state liquid Form Colour white Odour aliphatic Boiling point/boilingrange 212.00 F / 212 F@ 760.00 mmhg ph (+/- 0.7) 7 Flash point 200.1 F / 93.4 C, Seta closed cup Evaporation rate Explosion limits Vapour pressure 0.01 mmhg @ 77.00 F / 25.00 C Vapour density Density (<) 1.00 g/cm3 Solubility Partition coefficient: n- octanol/water Autoignition temperature 392 F / 200 C 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY Stability Stable. Conditions to avoid Avoid contact with: Incompatible products Page 7 / 10
Page: 8 Avoid contact with:, strong oxidizing agents Hazardous decomposition products May form:, ammonia, carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides (NOx) Hazardous reactions Product will not undergo hazardous polymerization. Thermal decomposition 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION Acute oral toxicity ACRYLIC ALIPHATIC HYDROCARBON ORGANIC SALT SURFACTANT LD 50 Rat: > 1 g/kg LD 50 Rat: > 8,000 mg/kg LD 50 Rat: 3,500 mg/kg LD 50 Rat: 2,780 mg/kg Acute inhalation toxicity ALIPHATIC HYDROCARBON ORGANIC SALT LD 50 Rat: > 2500 ppm, 4 h LC 50 Rat: 30 g/m3, 1 h Acute dermal toxicity ALIPHATIC HYDROCARBON LD 50 Rabbit: > 4,000 mg/kg ORGANIC SALT LD 50 Rabbit: > 10 g/kg 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION Page 8 / 10
Page: 9 Aquatic toxicity Acute and Prolonged Toxicity to Fish 96 h LC 50 Oncorhynchus mykiss (rainbow trout), static test: 177 mg/l 96 h LC 50 Pimephales promelas (fathead minnow), static test: 49.5 mg/l Acute Toxicity to Aquatic Invertebrates 48 h LC 50 Daphnia, static test: 0.607 mg/l Environmental fate and pathways BOD5: COD: 190,000 mg/l 1,096,000 mg/l 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS Waste disposal methods Dispose of in accordance with all applicable local, state and federal regulations. For assistance with your waste management needs - including disposal, recycling and waste stream reduction, contact Ashland Distribution's Environmental Services Group at 800-637-7922. 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION Dangerous goods descriptions (if indicated above) may not reflect package size, quantity, end-use or region-specific exceptions that can be applied. Consult shipping documents for descriptions that are specific to the shipment. Page 9 / 10
Page: 10 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION California Prop. 65 WARNING! This product contains a chemical known in the State of California to cause cancer. ETHYLENE OXIDE 1,4-DIOXANE ACRYLAMIDE WARNING! This product contains a chemical known in the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. ETHYLENE OXIDE SARA Hazard Classification Acute Health Hazard SARA 313 Component(s) Health Flammability Reactivity Other HMIS 1* 1 0 NFPA 1 1 0 16. OTHER INFORMATION The information accumulated herein is believed to be accurate but is not warranted to be whether originating with the company or not. Recipients are advised to confirm in advance of need that the information is current, applicable, and suitable to their circumstances. This MSDS has been prepared by Ashland's Environmental Health and Safety Department (1-800-325-3751). Page 10 / 10