Cyalume Technologies, Inc.
96 Windsor Street
West Springfield, MA 01089
Tel: (413) 739-8252
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA MSDS No. 6011 Date: 12/12/08
Supercedes: N/A
PRODUCT PRODUCT NAME: "ACTIVATED" Chemiluminescent Product
IDENTIFICATION (Reverse Oxalate Component) All Colors
All products EXCEPT 6",10",12" Snaplight brand
SYNONYMS:
products with an expiration date of Nov 2012 or later.
CHEMICAL FAMILY: Plastic article containing chemiluminescer and
activator components.
MOLECULAR FORMULA: Mixture
MOLECULAR WEIGHT.: Mixture
COMPOSITION Component C.A.S. # Weight %
Polyethylene 9002-88-4 35-56%
Glass -------------- 12-13%
Chemiluminescer -------------- 24-30%
Activator -------------- 19-24%
OSHA COMPONENT C.A.S. # Weight% TWA/CEILING REFERENCE
REGULATED tert-Butyl alcohol 75-65-0 2-3% 100 ppm OSHA/ACGIH
COMPONENTS 150 ppm STEL
3
Dimethyl phthalate 131-11-3 15-20% 5 mg/m OSHA/ACGIH
3
Hydrogen peroxide 70% 7722-84-1 0.5-0.7% 1.4 mg/m OSHA/ACGIH
NFPA HAZARD Material that must be preheated before ignition can occur.
1 FIRE:
RATING 0 HEALTH: Materials that on exposure under fire conditions would offer no
hazard beyond that of ordinary combustible material.
0 REACTIVITY: Materials that in themselves are normally stable, even under fire
exposure conditions, and which are not reactive with water.
HEALTH HAZARD Overexposure to chemical ingredients is not likely to cause significant
EFFECTS OF
INFORMATION acute toxic effects. The acute oral (rat) and acute dermal (rabbit) LD50
OVEREXPOSURE:
values are greater than 5 g/kg for the luminescer, activator, fresh
mixture, and spent mixture. Upon accidental eye exposure, material
should be immediately rinsed from the eyes. No significant skin
irritation was observed during animal testing.
FIRST AID In case of eye contact, immediately irrigate with plenty of water for 15
minutes. Obtain medical attention if irritation persists.
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EXPOSURE Engineering controls are not usually necessary if good hygiene practices
CONTROL METHODS are followed. Before eating, drinking, or smoking, wash face and hands
thoroughly with soap and water. Avoid unnecessary skin contact. Impervious
gloves are recommended to prevent prolonged skin contact. For operations
where eye or face contact can occur, eye protection is recommended. Where
exposures are below the Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL), no respiratory
protection is required. Where exposures exceed the PEL, use respirator
approved by NIOSH for the material and level of exposure. See "GUIDE TO
INDUSTRIAL RESPIRATORY PROTECTION" (NIOSH).
FIRE AND FLASH POINT: >200篎 (93.3篊)
EXPLOSION METHOD: Closed Cup
HAZARD
INFORMATION
FIRE FIGHTING: Use water spray, carbon dioxide or dry
chemical to extinguish fires. Use water to
keep containers cool. Wear self-contained
positive pressure breathing apparatus.
REACTIVITY STABILITY: Stable
DATA CONDITIONS TO AVOID: None known
POLYMERIZATION: Will Not Occur
CONDITION TO AVOID: None known
INCOMPATIBLE
MATERIALS: None known
HAZARDOUS Thermal decomposition or combustion may
DECOMPOSITION produce carbon monoxide and/or carbon
PRODUCTS: dioxide
PHYSICAL APPEARANCE: Article consisting of plastic tube or shape
PROPERTIES containing broken glass ampoule after
activation with oxalate component.
BOILING POINT: N.A.
MELTING POINT: 260 篊
VAPOR PRESSURE : N.A.
SPECIFIC GRAVITY: < Water
VAPOR DENSITY: N.A.
% VOLATILE (BY VOL.): N.A.
pH: N.A.
SATURATION IN AIR
(BY VOL.) N.A.
EVAPORATION RATE: N.A.
SOLUBILITY IN WATER: Negligible
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SPILL OR LEAK STEPS TO BE TAKEN IN Cover spills with inert absorbent material;
PROCEDURES CASE MATERIAL IS sweep up and place in waste disposal
container.
RELEASED OR SPILLED:
WASTE DISPOSAL Disposal must be made in accordance with applicable governmental regulations.
SPECIAL HANDLING AND NONE
PRECAUTIONS STORAGE/OTHER:
D.O.T. SHIPPING PROPER SHIPPING NOT APPLICABLE
INFORMATION NAME:
HAZARD CLASS: NOT APPLICABLE
UN/NA: NOT APPLICABLE
D.O.T. HAZARDOUS (Reportable quantity of product)
SUBSTANCES: Dimethyl Phthalate (5000 lbs)
D.O.T. LABEL REQUIRED: NOT APPLICABLE
TSCA INFORMATION This product is manufactured in compliance with all provisions of the Toxic Substances
Control Act, 15 U.S.C.
ENVIRONMENTAL Wastes that are classified as hazardous waste are potentially subject to the RCRA
INFORMATION Land Disposal Restrictions. The Land Disposal Restriction regulations are contained in
40 CFR 268. Only waste which meet the regulatory definition of a hazardous waste are
subject to the land disposal restrictions.
Activated light sticks do not meet the definition of a Characteristic Hazardous Waste and
therefore, under the regulations, can be disposed of as a solid waste in solid waste
landfills and incinerators unless prohibited by site-specific solid waste facility restriction.
This information is given without any warranty or representation. We do not assume any legal responsibility for
same, nor do we give permission, inducement, or recommendation to practice any patented invention without a
license. It is offered solely for your consideration, investigation and verification. Before using any product, read its
label.
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