MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Trade Name: Granular Fabric Softener #8785 Prepared: August 28, 2000
Revised: March 2004
Section I: - Source Information
Manufacturer's Name: Michigan State Industries, Inc.
Address: Ryan Correctional Facility
Emergency Phone: (313) 368-3200 x51412
(800) 222-1222 Poison Control
Technical Information: (313) 368-3200 x51412
Chemical Name: Fabric Softener
Section II - Hazardous Ingredients/Identify Information
Hazardous Components CAS No. OSHA PEL* ACGIH TLV*
Sodium Sulphate 7757-82-6 None
1-Octadecanaminium, N,N- 107-64-2 None
Dimethyl-N-Octadecyl-,Chloride
*Exposure limits expressed as eight-hour time-weighted average concentrations in parts of contaminant per million parts of air by
volume(ppm)."Other Limits" are recommended by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and are time-weighted
over ten hours unless otherwise specified.
Section III - Physical/Chemical Characteristics
Boiling Point: N/A Specific Gravity: 1.07
Vapor Pressure: N/A Vapor Density: N/A
Evaporation Rate: (Ethyl Ether =1): N/A
Solubility in Water: 100%
Appearance and Color: White powder with slight odor
Section IV- Fire and Explosion Hazard Data:
Flash Point: N/A Flammable Limits: LEL: N/A UEL: N/A
Extinguishing Media: Water, carbon dioxide, alcohol form, dry chemical
Special Fire Fighting Procedures: Fire fighters should wear self-contained breathing
apparatus and protective clothing.
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards:
NFPA 704
HAZARDS
Health - 1 4 B Extreme
3 B Severe
Fire B 0 2 B Moderate
1 B Slight
Reactivity- 1 0 B None
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Section V - Reactivity Data:
Stability: STABLE
Incompatibility (Conditions to avoid): Violent reaction with aluminum. Strong oxidizers
Hazardous Polymerization: None known
Hazardous Decomposition Products: When heated to decomposition may emit toxic fumes
of SOx and Na2O.
Section VI - Health Hazard Data:
Routes of Entry: Contact, Ingestion
Health Hazards: Eye irritation
Acute:
None Known
Chronic:
Target Organs: Eyes
Carcinogenicity: NTP: No IARC: No OSHA: No
Signs and Symptoms of Exposure: May cause severe eye irritation
Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure:
Emergency and First Aid Procedures:
If this product contacts the eyes, immediately wash the eyes with large
Eye:
amounts of water, occasionally lifting the lower and upper lids. Get
medical attention immediately.
If this product has been swallowed, get medical attention immediately.
Swallow:
If this product contacts the skin, promptly wash the contaminated skin
Skin:
with soap and water. If this product penetrates the clothing, promptly
remove the clothing and wash the skin with soap and water.
If a person breathes large amounts of this product, move the exposed
Breathing:
person to fresh air at once. Other measures are usually unnecessary.
Section VII - Precautions for Safe Handling and Use
Steps to be taken in Case of Material Release or Spill: Collect spilled material, dispose of
unusable material properly. Residue may be washed to sanitary sewer with large amounts of
water.
Waste Disposal Method: This product is not listed in the federal hazardous waste regulations
40CFR 261.33, paragraphs (e) or (f), i.e. chemical products that are considered hazardous if
they become wastes. It does not exhibit any of the hazardous characteristics listed in 40CFR
261, Subpart C. State or local hazardous waste regulations may apply if different from federal.
Precautions to be Taken in Handling and Storing: Keep dry
Other Precautions:
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Section VIII - Control Measures:
Respiratory Protection: Dust respirator recommended for operations that generate dust
Ventilation: Sufficient ventilation to maintain exposure below permissible exposure limits for
dust.
Protective Gloves: Chemically resistant
Eye Protection: Wear appropriate glasses, goggles or face shield to prevent eye contact.
Other Protective Clothing or Equipment: Wear appropriate personal protective clothing to
prevent skin contact.
Work/Hygienic Practices: Wash hands after use.
This product contains the following compounds which are subject to the reporting
requirements of Section 313 of Title III of SARA and 40 CFR 372:
Constituent CAS # Concentration
None
This notification of reporting requirements cannot be removed from this MSDS and the copying and redistribution
of this document must include this notice.
The information accumulated herein is believed to be accurate, but is not warranted to be, whether originated with
Michigan State Industries, Inc. or not. Recipients are advised to confirm in advance of need that the information is
current, applicable, and suitable to their circumstances.