MADISON CHEMICAL CO., INC.
3141 Clifty Drive ?Madison, IN 47250
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NAME: PRODUCT # 208201
1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
EMERGENCY RESPONSE INFORMATION:
Company Offices: 812-273-6000 Weekdays
CHEMTREC: 800-424-9300 24-Hour Service
Steven T. Hale: 812-265-2703 Evenings and Weekends
David R. Goodman, Jr.: 812-273-6213 Evenings and Weekends
PREPARED DATE: 02-21-08 PREPARED BY: David M. Craft
2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
EMERGENCY Clear, water-white liquid with a mild amine-like odor. May cause skin or eye irritation. May be harmful if
OVERVIEW: swallowed.
POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS:
EYES: Contacted areas may exhibit irritation.
SKIN: Contacted areas may exhibit irritation.
INGESTION: May be harmful if swallowed.
INHALATION: May cause nasal and respiratory irritation.
CHRONIC EFFECTS / This material contains no ingredient above de minimus concentrations known or suspected to cause cancer.
CARCINOGENICITY: This material contains n-methyl-2-pyrrolidone, which California identified to cause reproductive toxicity.
POTENTIAL This material contains no ingredient above de minimus concentrations known to persist in the environment.
ENVIRONMENTAL
EFFECTS:
3. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
COMPONENT SYNONYM CAS NO. % BY WEIGHT
N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone None 872-50-4 Greater than 50
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
EYES: Immediately flush with large quantities of cool water continuously for at least 15 minutes. Call a physician.
SKIN: Immediately flush with large quantities of cool water continuously for at least 15 minutes. Call a physician.
Remove contaminated clothing and shoes. Do not put contaminated clothing and shoes back on. Wash clothing
and shoes thoroughly in soap and water; rinse repeatedly in clean water and dry before reuse.
INGESTION: Induce vomiting. Give water. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Call a physician.
INHALATION: Move subject to fresh air and get medical attention.
SIGNS AND Contacted areas may exhibit irritation.
SYMPTOMS OF
EXPOSURE:
PRIMARY ROUTE(S) Skin, eyes, inhalation.
OF ENTRY:
N.A. = Not Available N.D. = Not Determined N.E. = None Established N.R. = Not Relevant
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MADISON CHEMICAL CO., INC.
3141 Clifty Drive ?Madison, IN 47250
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NAME: PRODUCT # 208201
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
FLAMMABLE PROPERTIES: FLASH POINT (Method used): 195癋 - 205癋 (ASTM D 9373).
FLAMMABLE LIMITS:
LEL: 1.3
UEL: 9.5
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Water fog, dry chemical, carbon dioxide.
FIRE FIGHTING Use NIOSH / MSHA approved positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus when any material
INSTRUCTIONS: is involved in a fire.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
STEPS TO BE TAKEN IN Contain liquid spills with sand and absorb on inert material. Dispose with solid waste. See Waste
CASE MATERIAL IS Disposal Method. Flush remainder to drain with water.
RELEASED OR SPILLED:
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
PRECAUTIONS: Store away from strong oxidizing and reducing agents. Keep containers closed when not in use. Do
not flame cut, braze or weld in vicinity.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
ENGINEERING CONTROLS: As necessary to avoid inhalation and contact.
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: In absence of proper environmental control, use NIOSH / MSHA approved positive pressure supplied
air respirator for mists where airborne exposure is excessive.
SKIN PROTECTION: Butyl rubber or FEP teflon gloves. Other equipment as required to avoid contact.
EYE PROTECTION: Safety eyewear to protect against unexpected splashes.
GENERAL HYGIENE Eyewash facility and emergency shower should be in close proximity.
CONSIDERATIONS:
EXPOSURE GUIDELINES:
CHEMICAL IDENTITY CAS NO. OSHA PEL ACGIH TLV
N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone 872-50-4 N.E.* N.E.*
*Manufacturer recommends 100 ppm.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
APPEARANCE & ODOR: Clear, water-white liquid with a mild amine-like odor.
BOILING POINT (癋.): 395 SPECIFIC GRAVITY (WATER = 1): 1.03
VAPOR PRESSURE (mm Hg): < 1 @ 68癋. PERCENT VOLATILE BY VOLUME (%): 100
VAPOR DENSITY (Air = 1): 3.4 EVAPORATION RATE (n-butyl acetate = 1): 0.06
SOLUBILITY IN WATER: Complete. pH (100%): N.R.
FLASH POINT (Method used): 195癋 ?205癋 (ASTM D 9373)
LEL: 1.3
UEL: 9.5
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
STABILITY: Material is stable.
INCOMPATIBILITY (Materials to Avoid): Strong oxidizing and reducing agents.
CONDITIONS TO AVOID: Excessive temperatures and ignition sources.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: Carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides.
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Will not occur.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
This material, as a whole, has not been tested. This material contains no ingredient above de minimus concentrations known or
suspected to cause cancer. This material contains n-methyl-2-pyrrolidone, which California identified to cause reproductive toxicity.
N.A. = Not Available N.D. = Not Determined N.E. = None Established N.R. = Not Relevant
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MADISON CHEMICAL CO., INC.
3141 Clifty Drive ?Madison, IN 47250
BIOSTRIP #1
NAME: PRODUCT # 208201
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
This material contains no hazardous air pollutants (HAPS). This material contains no ingredient above de minimus concentrations known
to persist in the environment.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
WASTE DISPOSAL Normal for cyclic amides. Dispose in accordance with local, state and federal regulations.
METHOD:
14. TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION
DOT PROPER Compound, Cleaning NOI liquid. (This material is not a hazardous material under regulations of the U S
SHIPPING Department of Transportation.)
DESCRIPTION:
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
TSCA STATUS: All ingredients are listed on the TSCA inventory.
CERCLA None established.
REPORTABLE
QUANTITY:
SARA 311 / 312 HAZARD CLASSES: X Acute Health Chronic Health
Fire Reactive
Sudden Release of Pressure
SARA 312 Storage of 10,000 pounds or more requires filing a Tier 2 form. This material in not an extremely hazardous
INFORMATION: substance (EHS). Threshold planning quantity is 10,000 pounds.
SARA 313 This material contains the following substances subject to the reporting requirements of Section 313 of the
INFORMATION: Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 and 40 CFR Part 372:
CHEMICAL NAME CATEGORY CODE CAS NO. % BY WEIGHT
N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone None 872-50-4 100
STATE REGULATORY INFORMATION:
CALIFORNIA This material contains n-methyl-2-pyrrolidone, which California identified to cause reproductive toxicity.
(PROPOSITION 65):
16. OTHER INFORMATION
MSDS STATUS: Revised Sections 1, 3 and 16 on 02-21-08.
PRECAUTIONARY May cause skin and eye irritation.
WARNING!
LABELING: May be harmful if swallowed.
Contains n-methyl-2-pyrrolidone.
FOR INDUSTRIAL USE ONLY ?KEEP OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN
N.A. = Not Available N.D. = Not Determined N.E. = None Established N.R. = Not Relevant
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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Thank you for your interest in, and use of, this product. This product and all others supplied by Madison Chemical Co., Inc. can be used safely with proper protective
equipment and proper handling practices consistent with label instructions and the MSDS. Before using any of this product, be sure to read the complete label and the
Material Safety Data Sheet.
TERMS AND ABBREVIATIONS SECTION 9 ?PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
All physical properties listed on MSDS are typical values not specifications!
Listed by Section
BOILING POINT ?The approximate boiling point of liquids.
SECTION 1 ?PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
VAPOR PRESSURE ?This refers to the pressure (usually measured in millimeters
HMIS: - Hazardous Materials Identification System codes are a system developed by of mercury) of a vapor in equilibrium with its liquid form.
the National Paint and Coatings Association for rating the hazard potential of a VAPOR DENSITY ?This refers to the relative weight of a vapor or gas compared
chemical under normal workplace conditions. These risk assessments are indicated with an equal volume of air. As compared with air which is set at 1, vapors with less
by a numerical rating given in each of three (3) hazard areas (Health / Flammability / density or weight will rise and those with greater density or weight will sink.
Physical Hazard) ranging from a low of zero to a high of 4. SOLUBILITY IN WATER ?A description of the amount of the product capable of
dissolving in water.
SECTION 2 ?HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
SPECIFIC GRAVITY ?This refers to the ratio of the density of the material to the
Chronic Effects are adverse effects that are most likely to occur from repeated density of water where water = 1.
exposure over a long period of time. A Carcinogen is a chemical listed by the PERCENT VOLATILE BY VOLUME ?The percent of a liquid that evaporates at
National Toxicology Program (NTP), the International Agency for Research on 65癋. to 75癋.
Cancer (IARC) or the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) as a EVAPORATION RATE ?Refers to the rate of change from the liquid state to the
definite or possible human cancer causing agent. vapor state at ambient temperature and pressure in comparison to a given substance
(e.g. water).
Potential Environmental Effects: Chemicals listed in this section have a CERCLA
pH ?A value representing the acidity or alkalinity of an aqueous solution (Highly
RQ, are considered a toxic chemical listed under SARA Section 313, or have other
Acidic pH = 1; Neutral pH = 7; Highly Alkaline pH = 14).
known environmental hazards.
SECTION 10 ?STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
CERCLA ?Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability
Act of 1980. This Act designates a Reportable Quantity (RQ) for hazardous
STABILITY ?This is to indicate stability under reasonably foreseeable conditions of
substances and provides the notification requirements for releases or spills.
storage, use or misuse.
SARA Section 313 ?Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act aka INCOMPATIBILITY ?Keep product away from listed substances or conditions to
Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know Act (EPCRA) prevent hazardous reactions.
CONDITIONS TO AVOID ?List of conditions that should be avoided for reasons of
SECTION 3 ?COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
safety and performance.
Chemical substances are listed that are determined to be potential health or physical HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS ?Breakdown products expected to
hazards based on the criteria established in the OSHA Hazard Communication be produced upon product decomposition by extreme heat or fire.
Standard ?29 CFR 1910.1200. HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION ?This indicates the tendency of the product's
Chemical Abstract Services (CAS) Number ?A universally accepted numbering molecules to combine with themselves in a chemical reaction releasing excess
system for chemical substances. pressure and heat.
SECTION 4 ?FIRST AID MEASURES SECTION 11 ?TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
These are considered EMERGENCY procedures only; the exposed person should Listed are any known chronic or carcinogenic data on specific ingredients.
be examined by a physician as soon as possible. The Signs and Symptoms of
SECTION 12 ?ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Exposure listed here are ACUTE effects of the product. An Acute Effect is an
adverse effect on the human body from a single exposure with symptoms developing Listed are any ingredients that have a CERCLA RQ and any ingredients that are
almost immediately after exposure or within a relatively short time. listed under the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990. The Act required EPA to
establish regulations setting emission standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants
SECTION 5 ?FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
(HAPS). If the product contains an ingredient listed under SARA Section 313 that is
Flash Point refers to the temperature at which a liquid will give off enough flammable also stated here.
vapors to form an ignitable mixture with air near the surface of the liquid or within the
SECTION 14 ?TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION
test vessel. Flammable Limits refer to the range of gas or vapor concentration (as %
by volume in air) which will burn or explode if an ignition source is present. LEL ? DOT (Department of Transportation) shipping description for the product.
Lower Explosive Limit; UEL ?Upper Explosive Limit
SECTION 15 ?REGULATORY INFORMATION
SECTION 8 ?EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
TSCA Status ?Toxic Substances Control Act ?A federal law requiring all
MSHA ?Mine Safety and Health Administration. NIOSH ?National Institute for commercial chemical substances to appear on an inventory maintained by the EPA.
Occupational Safety and Health CERCLA Reportable Quantity ?The amount of the specific ingredient that, when
released into the environment must be reported to the National Response Center,
The Time Weighted Average (TWA) is the airborne concentration at which most
and other regulatory agencies.
workers can be exposed without any expected adverse effects.
ACGIH ?American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists SARA 311 / 312 Hazard Classes ?The appropriate characteristics have an X in front
TLV ?Threshold Limit Value - A set of time weighted average exposure limits, of all that apply.
established by ACGIH, for a normal 8-hour day and a 40-hour work-week. SARA 312 INFORMATION ?All storage of 10,000 pounds or greater of non-
OSHA ?Occupational Safety and Health Administration Extremely Hazardous Substances (EHS) requires filing a Tier 2 form. Substances
PEL ?Permissible Exposure Limit ?A set of time weighted average exposure which are designated in SARA Title III to be Extremely Hazardous Substances will
values, established by OSHA, for a normal 8-hour day and a 40-hour work-week. have a much lower threshold planning quantity. These reports go to emergency
CEILING LIMIT ?The concentration that should not be exceeded in the workplace planning agencies.
during any part of the working exposure. SARA 313 INFORMATION ?An ingredient listed in this section is subject to the
SKIN ?Skin contact with substance can contribute to overall exposure. reporting requirements of Section 313 of the Superfund Amendments and
THORACIC FRACTION ?Applicable for those materials that are hazardous when Reauthorization Act of 1986 and 40 CFR Part 372. (Code of Federal Regulations).
deposited anywhere within the lung airways and the gas-exchange region.
STEL ?Short Term Exposure Limit ?Maximum concentration for a continuous 15
minute exposure period.
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