MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
West System Inc.
1. CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
PRODUCT NAME: ...................WEST SYSTEM?552 Blue QA Dye for Hardeners.
PRODUCT CODE:....................552
CHEMICAL FAMILY:.............Alcohol.
CHEMICAL NAME:.................Azo dye compound dissolved in benzyl alcohol.
FORMULA:................................No information.
MANUFACTURER: EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBERS:
West System Inc. Transportation
102 Patterson Ave. CHEMTREC:.......800-424-9300 (U.S.)
Bay City, MI 48706, U.S.A. 703-527-3887 (International)
Phone: 866-937-8797 or 989-684-7286 Non-transportation
www.westsystem.com Poison Hotline: ....800-222-1222
2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS
CONCENTRATION
INGREDIENT NAME CAS# (%)
Benzyl alcohol 100-51-6 96.5
Solvent Blue 36 14233-37-5 3.5
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
HMIS Hazard Rating: Health - 2 Flammability - 1 Reactivity - 0
WARNING! Severe eye irritant. Causes skin irritation. Exposure to vapors may be harmful. May
be harmful if swallowed. Blue liquid with aromatic odor.
PRIMARY ROUTE(S) OF ENTRY: ...............Inhalation, skin and eye contact.
POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS:
ACUTE INHALATION: ...................................Concentrated vapors may cause headache, dizziness
and nausea. Overexposure may cause central nervous system depression.
CHRONIC INHALATION:..............................No chronic health hazard information available.
ACUTE SKIN CONTACT: ..............................May cause irritation.
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CHRONIC SKIN CONTACT: .........................May cause defatting of the skin, resulting in dryness
and possible dermatitis.
EYE CONTACT: ...............................................Severe eye irritation and possible tearing.
INGESTION:......................................................Harmful if swallowed.
SYMPTOMS OF OVEREXPOSURE: ............Headache, dizziness and nausea. Eye irritation.
Drying skin.
MEDICAL CONDITIONS AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE:
Dermatitis.
4. FIRST AID MEASURES:
FIRST AID FOR EYES: ...................................Immediately flush eyes with water for at least 15
minutes. Get medical attention.
FIRST AID FOR SKIN:....................................Flush skin with water. If effects develop and
persist, get medical attention.
FIRST AID FOR INHALATION: ...................Immediately remove to fresh air. Get medical
attention if effects occur and persist.
FIRST AID FOR INGESTION: .......................Call a physician immediately. Induce vomiting
only with the direction of medical personnel. Induce vomiting only if conscious.
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES:
FLASH POINT: .................................................210癋 (TCC).
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: ............................CO2, foam or dry chemical.
SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES:
Water can be used to cool the fire; for extinguishing, foam or dry chemical are preferred. Avoid
flooding which may spread the liquid and fire. Wear a self-contained breathing apparatus and full
fire fighting protective clothing.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES:
SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURES:.................Remove sources of ignition, stop release and
provide adequate ventilation. Prevent flow into sewers and public waters. Recover and recycle if
possible. Soak up remaining with absorbent material.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE:
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STORAGE TEMPERATURE (min./max.):....40癋 (4癈)/100癋 (38癈).
STORAGE:.........................................................Store as an NFPA Class IIIB liquid. Store away
from ignition sources. Do not store in plastic containers other than those made of fluorinated
polymers and polypropylene.
HANDLING PRECAUTIONS: ........................Provide ventilation and avoid skin and eye contact.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION:
EYE PROTECTION GUIDELINES: ..............Chemical splash goggles or faceshield.
SKIN PROTECTION GUIDELINES: ............Use chemical resistant gloves and other impervious
clothing to protect against skin contact. Neoprene or butyl rubber.
RESPIRATORY/VENTILATION GUIDELINES:
Work environments should be maintained below applicable exposure levels through the use of
engineering controls, such as dilution and exhaust ventilation. If this is not feasible, use a NIOSH
approved respirator with an organic vapor cartridge.
ADDITIONAL PROTECTIVE MEASURES:
Avoid breathing concentrated vapors and mist. Practice good industrial hygiene. Wash hands
before eating, drinking, smoking or using the toilet facilities. Promptly remove contaminated
clothing and launder before reuse.
OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS: .....Not established for product as whole. Refer to
OSHA's Permissible Exposure Level (PEL) or the ACGIH Guidelines for information on specific
ingredients.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES:
PHYSICAL FORM............................................Liquid.
COLOR...............................................................Blue.
ODOR..................................................................Aromatic odor.
BOILING POINT ..............................................401癋 (205癈)
MELTING POINT/FREEZE POINT..............4.5癋 (-15?
pH ........................................................................No data.
SOLUBILITY IN WATER ...............................Moderate.
SPECIFIC GRAVITY .......................................1.05
BULK DENSITY ...............................................8.76 pounds/gallon.
VAPOR PRESSURE .........................................No data.
VAPOR DENSITY.............................................3.7 (air = 1)
% VOLATILE BY WEIGHT...........................96.25
10. REACTIVITY:
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STABILITY: ......................................................Stable.
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION:............Will not occur.
INCOMPATIBILITIES:...................................Strong oxidizing agents. May react with strong
mineral acids generating heat.
DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: ..................Incomplete combustion will produce carbon
monoxide (CO) and other potentially toxic vapors.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION:
Oral: ............................................LD50 = 1,230 mg/kg
Dermal:... ....................................LD50 = 1,000 ?5,000 mg/kg (guinea pigs)
Inhalation:... ................................LC50 = 4-hr >5.4 mg/l (practically non-toxic)
CARCINOGENICITY:
NTP ................................................................No.
IARC ..............................................................No.
OSHA.............................................................No.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION:
LC50 Tidewater silversides: 15 mg/l, slightly toxic
EC50 Daphnia magna: 55 mg/l, slightly toxic
LC50 Fathead minnows and bluegill sunfish:
10-460 mg/l, moderately toxic
This material is readily biodegraded in both aerobic and anaerobic systems. Do not contaminate any
streams, lakes or other natural waterways with this material.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS:
WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD:......................Knowledge of materials reveals that this product is
not a hazardous waste in its purchased form as per RCRA criteria, either by characteristics or by
listing. However, it is the responsibility of the end user to determine proper disposal methods.
Incineration or fuel blending are preferred disposal methods.
14. TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION:
D.O.T. SHIPPING NAME: ...............................Not regulated by D.O.T.
TECHNICAL SHIPPING NAME:...................Not applicable.
D.O.T. HAZARD CLASS: ................................Not applicable.
U.N./N.A. NUMBER:.........................................Not applicable.
PACKING GROUP:..........................................Not applicable.
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION:
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OSHA STATUS: ................................................Hazardous. Irritant.
TSCA STATUS: .................................................All components of this product are in compliance
with TSCA Inventory requirements.
SARA TITLE III:
SECTION 313 TOXIC CHEMICALS.......None.
STATE REGULATORY INFORMATION:
The following chemicals are specifically listed or otherwise regulated by individual states. For
details on your regulatory requirements you should contact the appropriate agency in your state.
COMPONENT NAME
/CAS NUMBER CONCENTRATION STATE CODE
Benzyl alcohol
100-51-6 95.75% MA, PA
16. OTHER INFORMATION:
REASON FOR ISSUE:......................................Update in Section 1.
PREPARED BY:................................................T. J. Atkinson
APPROVED BY: ...............................................G. M. House
TITLE: ................................................................Health, Safety & Environmental Manager
APPROVAL DATE:..........................................January 3, 2005
SUPERSEDES DATE: ......................................January 5, 2004
MSDS NUMBER: ..............................................552w-05a
Note: The Hazardous Material Indexing System (HMIS), cited in the Emergency Overview of Section
3, uses the following index to assess hazard rating: 0 = Minimal; 1 = Slight; 2 = Moderate; 3 = Serious;
and 4 = Severe.
This information is furnished without warranty, expressed or implied, except that it is accurate to the best knowledge of West
System Inc. The data on this sheet is related only to the specific material designated herein. West System Inc. assumes no
legal responsibility for use or reliance upon these data.
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