MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Prepared to U.S. OSHA, CMA, ANSI and Canadian WHMIS Standards
PART I What is the material and what do I need to know in an emergency?
1. PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
PILLOW, PLW
TRADE NAME (AS LABELED):
CHEMICAL NAME/CLASS: Mineral Fiber
SYNONYMS: None
PRODUCT USE: Firestop Product
SUPPLIER/MANUFACTURER'S NAME: Nelson EGS
4135 S. 100th East Ave. #100
ADDRESS:
Tulsa, Oklahoma 74146-3636
CHEMTREC EMERGENCY NO.: 1-800-424-9300 (United States)
BUSINESS PHONE: (918) 627-5530/(800) 331-7325
DATE OF PREPARATION: February 05, 2002
2. COMPOSITION and INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
CHEMICAL NAME CAS # % w/w EXPOSURE LIMITS IN AIR
ACGIH- TLV OSHA- PEL OTHER
TWA STEL TWA STEL IDLH
3 3 3 3 3 3
mg/m mg/m mg/m mg/m mg/m mg/m
Urea Formaldehyde Resin 9011-05-6 43 NE NE NE NE NE NE
Sorbitol 50-70-4 14.9 NE NE NE NE NE NE
Furfuryl Alcohol 98-00-0 7.42 40 (Skin) 60 (Skin) 200 NE 75 ppm NIOSH REL:
TWA- 40(Skin)
STEL- 60 (Skin)
DFG MAKs:
TWA- 41 (MAK danger of
cutaneous absorption)
Ammonium Sulfate 7783-20-2 6 NE NE NE NE NE NE
Sodium Hexametaphosphate 10124-56-8 3.6 NE NE NE NE NE NE
Pellitized Urea 57-13-6 5.8 NE NE NE NE NE NE
Monoethylene Glycol 107-21-1 2.8 100 NE NE NE 75 DFG MAK:
(Ceiling) TWA-26 (Ceiling, MAK
danger of cutaneous
absorption)
Diammonium Phosphate 7783-28-0 1.5 NE NE NE NE NE NE
Urea Phosphate 4861-19-2 0.9 NE NE NE NE NE NE
Other components which are present in less Balance None of the other components contribute significant additional hazards at the concentrations
than 1 percent concentration (0.1% present in this product. All pertinent hazard information has been provided in this document,
concentration for potential carcinogens, per the requirements of the Federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration Standard
reproductive toxins, respiratory tract (29 CFR 1910.1200), U.S. State equivalent Standards and Canadian Workplace Hazardous
sensitizers, and mutagens). Materials Identification System Standards (CPR 4).
NE = Not Established See Section 16 for Definitions of Terms Used
NOTE (1): ALL WHMIS required information is included in appropriate sections based on the ANSI Z400.1-1998 format. This product has been classified in
accordance with the hazard criteria of the CPR and the MSDS contains all the information required by the CPR.
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3. HAZARD IDENTIFICATION
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW: This product consists of a mineral fiber enclosed in a polyethylene bag. The chief health
hazard associated with overexposure would be the potential to slightly irritate the eyes, skin, nose, and other tissues that
come in contact with the mineral fiber of this product or in the event that particulates are generated from the product. This
product is not flammable or reactive. Thermal decomposition of this product produces irritating vapors and toxic gases
(e.g., carbon oxides, nitrogen oxides and ammonia). Emergency responders must wear proper personal protective
equipment for the releases to which they are responding.
SYMPTOMS OF OVEREXPOSURE BY ROUTE OF EXPOSURE: Under
HAZARDOUS MATERIAL IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM
normal circumstances of use, this product should not present significant
health hazards. In event of thermal decomposition of the mineral fiber or if
particulates are generated, the most significant routes of occupational
HEALTH (BLUE) 1
overexposure would be via inhalation and contact with skin. The symptoms
of overexposure to this product, via route of entry, are as follows:
INHALATION: Breathing airborne particulates, if generated during use of
this product may irritate the nose, throat, or respiratory system. Symptoms
FLAMMABILITY (RED) 0
of such exposure could include coughing and sneezing. Symptoms are
generally alleviated when exposure ends.
CONTACT WITH SKIN or EYES: Eye contact should not normally present
a significant health hazard. In event of the generation of particulates,
REACTIVITY (YELLOW) 0
stinging, tearing, and redness from mechanical irritation could result.
Mechanical injury to the skin from cuts or abrasions may occur if sharp
edges of the product develop.
SKIN ABSORPTION: Skin absorption is not anticipated to be a significant PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT B
route of overexposure for any component of this product.
INGESTION: Ingestion of this product is unlikely. EYES HANDS BODY
RESPIRATORY
INJECTION: Injection of this product is unlikely.
HEALTH EFFECTS OR RISKS FROM EXPOSURE: An Explanation in Lay SEE SECTION 8
Terms.
ACUTE: The most likely symptom of acute overexposure would be slight to
For routine use.
moderate irritation of contaminated skin or eyes after contact with
particulates or fumes generated from thermal decomposition of the mineral
fiber of this product. See Section 16 for Definition of Ratings
CHRONIC: None anticipated.
TARGET ORGANS: ACUTE: Skin, eyes. CHRONIC: None anticipated.
PART II What should I do if a hazardous situation occurs?
4. FIRST-AID MEASURES
Contaminated individuals must seek medical attention if any adverse effect occurs. Rescuers should be taken for medical
attention, if necessary. Take a copy of label and MSDS to physician or health professional with the contaminated individual.
SKIN EXPOSURE: If cuts or abrasions occur from mechanical injury, treat victim and seek medical attention if necessary.
EYE EXPOSURE: If particulates generated from the product contaminate the eyes, open victim's eyes while under gently
running water. Use sufficient force to open eyelids. Have the contaminated individual "roll" eyes. The recommended
minimum flushing time is 15 minutes. Seek medical attention if any adverse effect occurs.
INHALATION: If particulates generated from the product are inhaled, remove victim to fresh air.
INGESTION: Not applicable.
MEDICAL CONDITIONS AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE: None anticipated.
RECOMMENDATIONS TO PHYSICIANS: Treat symptoms.
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5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
FLASH POINT: Not applicable.
NFPA RATING
AUTOIGNITION TEMPERATURE: Not applicable.
FLAMMABLE LIMITS (in air by volume, %): FLAMMABILITY
Lower (LEL): Not applicable.
Upper (UEL): Not applicable.
0
FIRE EXTINGUISHING MATERIALS: Select fire extinguishing media
appropriate for the surrounding area and other materials involved in the fire.
1 0
HEALTH REACTIVITY
Water Spray: YES Carbon Dioxide: YES
Foam: YES Dry Chemical: YES
Halon: YES Other: Any "ABC" Class.
UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS: This product is not
combustible and does not contribute to the intensity of a fire. When involved OTHER
in a fire, the mineral fiber may decompose and produce irritating vapors,
See Section 16 for
acrid smoke, and toxic gases (e.g., carbon oxides, nitrogen oxides and
Definition of Ratings
ammonia).
Explosion Sensitivity to Mechanical Impact: Not sensitive.
Explosion Sensitivity to Static Discharge: Not sensitive.
SPECIAL FIRE-FIGHTING PROCEDURES: Incipient fire responders should wear eye protection. Structural firefighters
must wear Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus and full protective equipment. Move fire-exposed containers if it can be done
without risk to firefighters. If possible, firefighters should control runoff water to prevent environmental contamination. Rinse
contaminated equipment with soapy water before returning such equipment to service.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
RELEASE RESPONSE: Due to the nature of this product, no special accidental release measures are normally required.
Uncontrolled releases involving other materials released near this product should be responded to by appropriately trained
personnel using pre-planned procedures.
PART III How can I prevent hazardous situations from occurring?
7. HANDLING and STORAGE
WORK AND HYGIENE PRACTICES: : If during the use of this product, vapors are generated during heating, avoid
breathing the vapors or skin or eye contact with the vapors.
STORAGE AND HANDLING PRACTICES: Store this product in a cool, dry location, away from sources of intense heat.
Store away from incompatible materials (see Section 10, Stability and Reactivity).
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS - PERSONAL PROTECTION
VENTILATION AND ENGINEERING CONTROLS: No special ventilation and engineering controls are required for use of
this product.
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: None normally required for routine use of this product. Airborne contaminant
concentrations must be maintained below guidelines listed in Section 2 (Composition and Information on Ingredients). If
respiratory protection is needed, use only protection authorized in the U.S. Federal OSHA Standard (29 CFR 1910.134),
applicable U.S. State regulations, or the Canadian CSA Standard Z94.4-93. Oxygen levels below 19.5% are considered
IDLH by OSHA. In such atmospheres, use of a full-facepiece pressure/demand SCBA or a full facepiece, supplied air
respirator with auxiliary self-contained air supply is required under OSHA's Respiratory Protection Standard (1910.134-1998).
EYE PROTECTION: No special eye protection is required for use of this product. Wear safety glasses or goggles if during
use of this product operations may produce flying debris or particulates.
HAND PROTECTION: Wear gloves to protect the skin against mechanical injury, such as leather work gloves, when
handling this product.
BODY PROTECTION: Use body protection appropriate for task.
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9. PHYSICAL and CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
RELATIVE VAPOR DENSITY (air = 1): Not applicable. EVAPORATION RATE (n-BuAc = 1): Not applicable.
SPECIFIC GRAVITY @ 68癋 (water = 1): Not available. MELTING/FREEZING POINT: Not applicable
SOLUBILITY IN WATER: Insoluble BOILING POINT: Not applicable
VAPOR PRESSURE, mm Hg @ 20癈: Not applicable. pH: Not applicable.
PARTITION COEFFICIENT (n-octanol/water): Not applicable.
ODOR THRESHOLD: Not established.
APPEARANCE, ODOR and COLOR: This is treated mineral fiber enclosed in a polyethylene bag.
HOW TO DETECT THIS SUBSTANCE (warning properties): The appearance may act as a distinguishing characteristic for
this product.
10. STABILITY and REACTIVITY
STABILITY: Stable.
DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: Thermal decomposition of the mineral fiber can generate carbon oxides, nitrogen oxides
and ammonia.
MATERIALS WITH WHICH SUBSTANCE IS INCOMPATIBLE: Strong acids and strong oxidizers.
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Will not occur.
CONDITIONS TO AVOID: Avoid exposure or contact to extreme temperatures, incompatible chemicals.
PART IV Is there any other useful information about this material?
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
TOXICITY DATA: The specific toxicology data are available for components of the mineral fiber greater than 1% in
concentration are as follows.
ETHYLENE GLYCOL: ETHYLENE GLYCOL (continued): ETHYLENE GLYCOL (continued):
3
Standard Draize Test (Eye-Rat) 12 mg/m /3 days TDLo (Oral-Rat) 25 gm/kg: female 6-15 day(s) TDLo (Oral-Mouse) 15 gm/kg: female 6-15 day(s)
Standard Draize Test (Skin-Rabbit, adult) 555 mg after conception: Reproductive: Maternal after conception: Reproductive: Maternal
open: Mild irritation effects Effects: uterus, cervix, vagina, Fertility: litter Effects: uterus, cervix, vagina, Fertility: pre-
Standard Draize Test (Eye-Rabbit, adult) 500 size (e.g. # fetuses per litter; measured implantation mortality (e.g. reduction in
mg/24 hours: Mild irritation effects before birth), Effects on Embryo or Fetus: number of implants per female; total number
Standard Draize Test (Eye-Rabbit, adult) 100 fetotoxicity (except death, e.g., stunted fetus) of implants per corpora lutea), Fertility: other
mg/1 hour: Mild irritation effects TDLo (Oral-Rat) 50 gm/kg: female 6-15 day(s) measures of fertility
Standard Draize Test (Eye-Rabbit, adult) 12 after conception: Reproductive: Fertility: post- TDLo (Oral-Rabbit) 28 gm/kg: female 6-19 day(s)
3
mg/m /3 days implantation mortality (e.g. dead and/or after conception: Reproductive: Maternal
Standard Draize Test (Eye-Rabbit, adult) 1440 resorbed implants per total number of Effects: other effects
mg/6 hours Moderate irritation effects implants) LDLo (Oral-Human) 398 mg/kg: Central nervous
LD50 (Oral-Rat) 4700 mg/kg TDLo (Oral-Mouse) 84 g/kg (female 1-21 days system effects, Gastrointestinal tract effects,
LD50 (Oral-Mouse) 7500 mg/kg post): Reproductive effects LIV
LD50 (Intraperitoneal-Rat) 5010 mg/kg TDLo (Oral-Mouse) 7500 mg/kg: female 6-15 LDLo (Intramuscular-Rat) 3300 mg/kg
LD50 (Intraperitoneal-Mouse) 5614 mg/kg day(s) after conception: Reproductive: LDLo (Subcutaneous-Mouse) 2700 mg/kg
3
LD50 (Subcutaneous-Rat) 2800 mg/kg Effects on Embryo or Fetus: fetotoxicity TCLo (Inhalation-Human) 10,000 mg/m : Eye
LD50 (Intravenous-Rat) 3260 mg/kg (except death, e.g., stunted fetus), Specific effects, Pulmonary system effects
3
TDLo (Oral-Child) 5500 mg/kg: Central nervous Developmental Abnormalities: TCLo (Inhalation-Rat) 2500 mg/m /6 hours:
system effects, Pulmonary system effects, musculoskeletal system female 6-15 day(s) after conception:
KID TDLo (Oral-Mouse) 7500 mg/kg: female 6-15 Reproductive: Maternal Effects: other effects,
TDLo (Oral-Rat) 8580 mg/kg (female 6-15 days day(s) after conception: Reproductive: Specific Developmental Abnormalities:
post): Teratogenic effects Specific Developmental Abnormalities: musculoskeletal system, other
TDLo (Oral-Rat) 50 gm/kg: female 6-15 day(s) craniofacial (including nose and tongue), developmental abnormalities
3
after conception: Reproductive: Specific TCLo (Inhalation-Mouse) 1000 mg/m /6 hours:
musculoskeletal system
Developmental Abnormalities: skin and skin female 6-15 day(s) after conception:
TDLo (Oral-Mouse) 84 gm/kg: female 1-21 day(s)
appendages, musculoskeletal system, blood Reproductive: Maternal Effects: uterus,
after conception lactating female 21 day(s)
and lymphatic systems (including spleen and cervix, vagina, other effects, Fertility: pre-
post-birth: Reproductive: Effects on Newborn:
marrow) implantation mortality (e.g. reduction in
live birth index (measured after birth) (e.g. %,
TDLo (Oral-Rat) 8580 mg/kg: female 6-15 day(s) number of implants per female; total number
reduced weight gain), delayed effects
after conception: Reproductive: Effects on of implants per corpora lutea)
TDLo (Oral-Mouse) 88720 mg/kg: female 7-14
3
Embryo or Fetus: fetotoxicity (except death, TCLo (Inhalation-Mouse) 1000 mg/m /6 hours:
day(s) after conception: Reproductive:
e.g., stunted fetus), Specific Developmental female 6-15 day(s) after conception:
Fertility: post-implantation mortality (e.g. dead
Abnormalities: musculoskeletal system Reproductive: Fertility: post-implantation
and/or resorbed implants per total number of
TDLo (Oral-Rat) 12500 mg/kg: female 6-15 mortality (e.g. dead and/or resorbed implants
implants), Effects on Newborn: stillbirth, live
day(s) after conception: Reproductive: per total number of implants), Effects on
birth index (measured after birth)
Specific Developmental Abnormalities: Embryo or Fetus: fetotoxicity (except death,
craniofacial (including nose and tongue), e.g., stunted fetus), Effects on Newborn: sex
musculoskeletal system ratio
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11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION (Continued)
TOXICITY DATA (Continued):
ETHYLENE GLYCOL (continued): UREA (continued): FURFURYL ALCOHOL(continued):
3
TCLo (Inhalation-Mouse) 2100 mg/m /6 hours: TDLo (Skin-Rat) 821 gm/kg/1 years-continuous: TCLo (Inhalation-Rat) 50 ppm/6 hours/16
female 6-15 day(s) after conception: Tumorigenic; tumors; Blood: lymphoma, weeks-intermittent: Brain and Coverings:
Reproductive: Maternal Effects: other effects, including Hodgkin's disease other degenerative changes; Biochemical:
Fertility: pre-implantation mortality (e.g. TDLo (Oral-Mouse) 394 gm/kg/1 years- Enzyme inhibition, induction, or change in
reduction in number of implants per female; continuous: Tumorigenic blood or tissue levels: dehydrogenases,
total number of implants per corpora lutea), TDLo (Intraplacental-Woman) 1400 mg/kg: other transferases
Fertility: post-implantation mortality (e.g. dead female 16 week(s) after conception: TCLo (Inhalation-Rat) 16 ppm/6 hours/16 days-
and/or resorbed implants per total number of Reproductive: Fertility: abortion intermittent: Sense Organs and Special
implants) TDLo (Intraplacental-Woman) 1600 mg/kg: Senses (Olfaction): effect, not otherwise
3
TCLo (Inhalation-Mouse) 2100 mg/m /6 hours: female 16 week(s) after conception: specified
female 6-15 day(s) after conception: Fertility: abortion TCLo (Inhalation-Rat) 2 ppm/6 hours/14 weeks-
Reproductive: Fertility: litter size (e.g. # TDLo (Intraplacental-Woman) 1600 mg/kg: intermittent: Sense Organs and Special
fetuses per litter; measured before birth), female 16 week(s) after conception: Senses (Olfaction): effect, not otherwise
Effects on Embryo or Fetus: fetotoxicity Fertility: abortion specified
(except death, e.g., stunted fetus), Specific TDLo (Intrauterine-Monkey) 6 gm/kg: female 18 TCLo (Inhalation-Rat) 32 ppm/6 hours/2 years-
Developmental Abnormalities: week(s) after conception: Fertility: abortion intermittent: Tumorigenic: Carcinogenic by
musculoskeletal system DNA Inhibition (Human-Lymphocyte) 600 RTECS criteria; Sense Organs and Special
DNA Inhibition (Human-Lymphocyte) 320 mmol/L mmol/L Senses (Olfaction): tumors
Cytogenetic Analysis (Oral-Rat) 1200 mg/kg Cytogenetic Analysis (Human) 50 mmol/L TCLo (Inhalation-Rat) 32 ppm/6 hours/2 years-
Mutation in Mammalian Somatic Cells (Mouse- Cytogenetic Analysis (Oral-Mouse) 100 gm/kg/5 intermittent: Tumorigenic: Carcinogenic by
Lymphocyte) 100 mmol/L days-continuous RTECS criteria; Kidney, Ureter, Bladder:
Cytogenetic Analysis (Hamster-Fibroblast) 16 Kidney tumors
gm/L/24 hours TCLo (Inhalation-Mouse) 2 ppm/6 hours/14
SORBITOL:
Cytogenetic Analysis (Hamster-Lung) 13 gm/L weeks-intermittent: Sense Organs and
TDLo (Oral-Woman) 1700 mg/kg/ days:
DNA Damage (Mouse-Lymphocyte) 628 mmol/L Special Senses (Olfaction): effect, not
Gastrointestinal: hypermotility, diarrhea
DNA Damage (Hamster-Fibroblast) 8 mol/L otherwise specified
LD50 (Oral-Rat) 15,900 mg/kg
Mutation in Mammalian Somatic Cells (Mouse- TCLo (Inhalation-Mammal-species
LD50 (Oral-Mouse) 17,800 mg/kg
3
Lymphocyte) 265 mmol/L unspecified)22 mg/m /17 weeks-
LD50 (Intraperitoneal-Mouse) 15 gm/kg
intermittent: Brain and Coverings:
LD50 (Subcutaneous-Rat) 29,600 mg/kg
recordings from specific areas of CNS;
LD50 (Subcutaneous-Mouse)24 gm/kg FURFURYL ALCOHOL:
Blood: changes in serum composition (e.g.
LD50 (Intravenous-Rat) 7100 mg/kg Standard Draize Test (Eye-Rabbit)100 mg/24
TP, bilirubin, cholesterol); Biochemical:
LD50 (Intravenous-Mouse) 9480 mg/kg hours: Moderate
Enzyme inhibition, induction, or change in
Cytogenetic Analysis (Hamster-Ovary) 300 LD50 (Oral-Rat) 177 mg/kg: Behavioral:
blood or tissue levels: transaminases
mmol/L excitement, ataxia; Lungs, Thorax, or
DNA Repair (Bacteria-Bacillus subtilis) 2
UREA: Respiration: cyanosis
mg/disc
Standard Draize Test (Skin-Human) 22 mg/3 LD50 (Oral-Mouse) 160 mg/kg: Tumorigenic:
Cytogenetic Analysis (Hamster-Ovary) 2500
days-intermittent: Mild active as anti-cancer agent
祄ol/L
LD50 (Oral-Rat) 8471 mg/kg LD50 (Oral- Mammal-species unspecified) 360
LD50 (Oral-Mouse) 11 gm/kg mg/kg
LD50 (Intraperitoneal-Rat) > 5 gm/kg LD50 (Skin-Rat) 3825 mg/kg UREA FORMALDEHYDE RESIN:
LD50 (Subcutaneous-Rat) 8200 mg/kg LD50 (Skin-Rabbit) 400 mg/kg: Behavioral: Standard Draize Test (Skin-Rabbit) 500 mg/24
LD50 (Subcutaneous-Mouse) 9200 mg/kg convulsions or effect on seizure threshold hours: Severe
LD50 (Intravenous-Rat) 5300 mg/kg LD50 (Intraperitoneal-Rat) 650 mg/kg Standard Draize Test (Eye-Rabbit) 100 礚/24
LD50 (Intravenous-Mouse) 4600 mg/kg LD50 (Subcutaneous-Rat) 85 mg/kg: Behavioral: hours: Severe
LD50 (Intratracheal-Rat) 567 mg/kg convulsions or effect on seizure threshold9 LD50 (Oral-Rat) 8394 mg/kg
LDLo (Intraperitoneal-Mouse) 6608 mg/kg LD50 (Intravenous-Rabbit) 650 mg/kg LD50 (Oral-Mouse) 6361 mg/kg
LDLo (Subcutaneous-Dog) 3 gm/kg LD50 (Unreported-Rat) 460 mg/kg LD50 (Unreported-Rat) 38 gm/kg: Behavioral:
LDLo (Intravenous-Dog) 3 gm/kg LD50 (Unreported-Mouse) 338 mg/kg somnolence (general depressed activity)
LDLo (Subcutaneous-Rabbit) 3 gm/kg LD50 (Unreported-Rabbit) 632 mg/kg LD50 (Unreported-Mouse) 20 gm/kg: Behavioral:
LDLo (Intravenous-Rabbit) 4800 mg/kg LC50 (Inhalation-Rat) 233 ppm/4 hours somnolence (general depressed activity)
LDLo (Subcutaneous-Pigeon) 14800 mg/kg LC50 (Inhalation-Mouse) 597 ppm/6 hours 3
LC50 (Inhalation-Rat) > 167 mg/m /4 hours
3
LDLo (Subcutaneous-Frog) 600 mg/kg TCLo (Inhalation-Rat) 250 mg/m /2 weeks- LD50 (Skin-Rat) > 2100 mg/kg
LDLo (Oral-Domestic Mammal) 511 mg/kg intermittent: Sense Organs and Special LD (Skin-Rabbit) > 2200 mg/kg
3
TCLo (Inhalation-Rat) 288 mg/m /17 weeks- Senses (Olfaction): effect, not otherwise LD (Oral-Guinea Pig) >2320 mg/kg
intermittent: changes in urine composition; specified; Related to Chronic Data: death TDLo (Oral-Rat) 62 mg/kg/26 weeks-intermittent:
Blood: other changes; changes in chlorine TCLo (Inhalation-Mouse) 16 ppm/6 hours/16 Liver: liver function tests impaired; Blood:
TDLo (Skin-Rat) 3024 mg/kg/4 weeks- days-intermittent: Sense Organs and changes in leukocyte (WBC) count;
continuous: changes in liver weight, Special Senses (Olfaction): effect, not Biochemical: Metabolism (Intermediary):
changes in thymus weight, changes in otherwise specified other proteins
testicular weight DNA Damage (Bacteria-Escherichia coli) 3000
TDLo (Skin-Rat) 37800 mg/kg/25 weeks- ppm
continuous: changes in brain weight,
changes in prostate weight
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11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION (Continued)
SUSPECTED CANCER AGENT: The components of this product are not found on the following lists: FEDERAL OSHA Z
LIST, NTP, IARC, and CAL/OSHA and therefore are neither considered to be nor suspected to be cancer-causing agents by
these agencies.
IRRITANCY OF PRODUCT: Contact with this product is not expected to be irritating.
SENSITIZATION TO THE PRODUCT: The components of this product are not known to be skin or respiratory sensitizers.
REPRODUCTIVE TOXICITY INFORMATION: Listed below is information concerning the effects of this product and its
components on the human reproductive system.
Mutagenicity: This product is not reported to produce mutagenic effects in humans. Human and animal mutation data are
available for Ethylene Glycol, Sorbitol, Urea Polymer, Furfuryl Alcohol and Urea (components of this product); these data
were obtained during clinical studies on specific human and animal tissues exposed to high doses of this compound.
Embryotoxicity: This product is not reported to produce embryotoxic effects in humans.
Teratogenicity: This product is not reported to cause teratogenic effects in humans. Animal teratogenic data are available
for Ethylene Glycol (a component of this product); these data were obtained during clinical studies on specific human and
animal tissues exposed to high doses of this compound.
Reproductive Toxicity: This product is not reported to cause reproductive effects in humans. Clinical studies on test
animals exposed to relatively high doses of Ethylene Glycol and Urea (components of this product) provided reproductive
toxicity data.
A mutagen is a chemical which causes permanent changes to genetic material (DNA) such that the changes will propagate
through generational lines. An embryotoxin is a chemical which causes damage to a developing embryo (i.e. within the first
eight weeks of pregnancy in humans), but the damage does not propagate across generational lines. A teratogen is a
chemical which causes damage to a developing fetus, but the damage does not propagate across generational lines. A
reproductive toxin is any substance which interferes in any way with the reproductive process.
ACGIH BIOLOGICAL EXPOSURE INDICES: Currently, there are no ACGIH Biological Exposure Indices (BEIs) determined
for the components of the Rubber Composite of this product.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
ALL WORK PRACTICES MUST BE AIMED AT ELIMINATING ENVIRONMENTAL CONTAMINATION.
ENVIRONMENTAL STABILITY: This product will persist in the environment. Environmental data is available for the
components of this product as follows.
ETHYLENE GLYCOL:
Log Kow = 1.36
Estimated Log Koc: Log Koc = 4
Biological Oxygen Demand = 0.47 g oxygen/ g ethylene glycol
Chemical Oxygen Demand = 1.29 g oxygen/ g ethylene glycol
Mobility: Based on a Log Koc of 4, determined from the Log Kow of 1.36, it is expected that Ethylene Glycol will be highly mobile in the soil.
Biodegradation: Biodegradation of Ethylene Glycol is expected to be a major fate process. Complete biodegradation has been shown to be 97% within one
to twenty-nine days.
Bioconcentration: The bioconcentration factor of Ethylene Glycol in fish was reported to be 10 after 3 days of exposure; this suggests that it will not
bioconcentrate in fish.
Persistence: If released to soil, Ethylene glycol should not adsorb to soil or sediments. Complete biodegradation can occur within one to twenty-nine days,
depending on soil type and moisture content. If released to water, Ethylene Glycol is not expected to volatilize, and should biodegrade within 5-78 days. If
released to the atmosphere, Ethylene Glycol will exist in vapor phase. Vapor-phase Ethylene Glycol is degraded in the atmosphere by reaction with
photochemically produced hydroxy radicals. The half-life for this reaction in air is estimated to be about 50 hours.
UREA:
Water Solubility: 1 g/1 ml water
Log Kow = - 1.09.
Persistence:Urea will eventually degrade, releasing ammonia and nitrate into the environment.
Biodegradation:
Waste water treatment: degradation rate by psychrophilic bacteria: at 20癈: maximum: 11.6 mg/L/hr with an average of 10.9 mg/L/hr; at 2癈: maximum: 4.0
mg/L/hr with an average of 3.2 mg/L/hr
Bioconcentration:
In 6 to 72-hr bioaccumulation studies using carp (Cyprinus carpio) and a static flow system, the concentration of urea was found to be equally distributed in
all, organs, and in the water at all time periods; thus, the BCF would be only 1. In 3-day static-system tests using golden ide fish (Leuciscus idus melanotus),
the BCF of urea was less then 10.
FURFURYL ALCOHOL:
Water Solubility: 1.0x106 mg/L
Octanol/Water Partition Coefficient: Log Kow = 0.28 (measured)
Persistence: Should biodegrade well. Resinifies slowly upon standing.
Biodegradation: A 97% removal of Furfuryl Alcohol was observed in 5 days in aerobic screening tests using a vigorous activated sludge system which
was acclimated for 20 days prior to the experiments. No information was found regarding biodegradation obtained under anaerobic conditions nor in
natural water or soil.
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12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION (Continued)
ENVIRONMENTAL STABILITY (continued):
FURFURYL ALCOHOL (Continued):
Bioconcentration: An estimated BCF of 0.96 can be calculated (SRC) from a measured log Kow of 0.28 using a recommended regression equation.
Based upon the estimated BCF and the reported infinite solubility of the compound in water, Furfuryl Alcohol will not be expected to significantly
bioconcentrate in aquatic, organisms
EFFECT OF MATERIAL ON PLANTS or ANIMALS: This product may be harmful to contaminated plant and animal-life
(especially if large quantities are released). Refer to Section 11 (Toxicological Information) for additional information on
effects on animals.
EFFECT OF CHEMICAL ON AQUATIC LIFE: This product may be harmful to contaminated aquatic plant and animal life.
Aquatic data is available for the components of this product as follows.
ETHYLENE GLYCOL: UREA:
NOEC (Scenedesmus algae) = 1,000 mg/L EC0 (Pseudomonas putida) 16 hours = >10,000 mg/L
toxic (Pseudomonas bacteria) = 250 mg/L EC0 (Scenedesmus quadricauda) 7 days = > 10,000 mg/L
toxic (Chlorella pyrenoidosa algae) = 180,000 mg/L BCF (wet wt): (Chlorella fusca) = 11,700
EC0 (Pseudomonas putida bacteria) 16 hours = >10,000 mg/L EC0 (Entosiphon sulcatum) 72 hours = 29 mg/L
EC0 (Microcystis aeruginosa algae) 8 days = 2,000 mg/L LC50 (Poecilia reticulata) 4 days = 17,500 mg/L
EC0 (Scenedesmus quadricauda green algae) 7 days >10,000 mg/L LC50 (Tilapia mossambica) 4 days = 22,500 mg/L
EC0 (Entosiphon sulcatum protozoa) 72 hours = >10,000 mg/L critical range (creek chub) = 16,000-30,000 mg/L (in Detroit River)
EC0 (Uronema parduczi Chatton-Lwoff protozoa) = >10,000 mg/L
EC50 MicrotoxTM test (Photobacterium) 5 minutes = 112 g/L FURFURYL ALCOHOL:
LC50 Artoxkit M test (Artemia salina) 24 hours = 81 g/L LC50 (Pimephales promelas, fathead minnow) 96 hours = 32 mg/L @
LC50 Streptoxkit F test (Streptocephalus proboscideus) 24 hours = 54 g/L 22癈
LC50 (Daphnia magna water flea) 24 hours = 74 g/L TLm (mosquito fish) 24-96 hours = 44-24 mg/L
LC50 Rotoxkit F test (Brachionus calyciflorus) 24 hours = 118 g/L EC0 (Pseudomonas putida bacteria) 16 hours = 180 mg/L
LC50 (Poecilia reticulata guppy) 7 days = 49,300 mg/L EC0 (Microcystis aeruginosa algae) 8 days = 5.2 mg/L
LD50 (goldfish) 24 hours = >5,000 mg/L EC0 (Scenedesmus quadricauda green algae) 7 days = 25 mg/L
EC0 (Entosiphon sulcatum protozoa) 72 hours = 227 mg/L
UREA FORMALDEHYDE RESIN: EC0 (Uronema parduczi Chatton-Lwoff protozoa) 384 mg/L
LC50 (Leuciscus idus) 96 hours = > 500 mg/L Toxic (Pseudomonas bacteria) 50 mg/L
Toxic (Scenedesmus algae) 100 mg/L
Toxic (Colpoda protozoa) 1,250 mg/L
Toxic (Daphnia arthropods) = 1,500 mg/L
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
PREPARING WASTES FOR DISPOSAL: Waste disposal must be in accordance with appropriate U.S. Federal, State, and
local regulations or with regulations of Canada and its Provinces. This product, if unaltered by use, may be disposed of by
treatment at a permitted facility or as advised by your local hazardous waste regulatory authority.
U.S. EPA WASTE NUMBER: Not applicable.
14. TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION
THIS MATERIAL IS NOT HAZARDOUS AS DEFINED BY 49 CFR 172.101 BY THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION.
PROPER SHIPPING NAME: Not applicable.
HAZARD CLASS NUMBER and DESCRIPTION: Not applicable.
UN IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: Not applicable.
PACKING GROUP: Not applicable.
DOT LABEL(S) REQUIRED: Not applicable.
NORTH AMERICAN EMERGENCY RESPONSE GUIDEBOOK NUMBER (2000): Not applicable.
MARINE POLLUTANT: The components of this product are not designated by the DOT to be Marine Pollutants (49 CFR
172.101, Appendix B).
TRANSPORT CANADA TRANSPORTATION OF DANGEROUS GOODS REGULATIONS: This material is not considered
as dangerous goods by Transport Canada.
IATA DESIGNATION: This material is not considered as dangerous goods by the International Air Transport Association.
UPS SHIPPING: This material is not considered as Hazardous Materials by the United Parcel Service.
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15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
ADDITIONAL U.S. REGULATIONS:
U.S. SARA REPORTING REQUIREMENTS: The components of this product are subject to the reporting requirements of
Sections 302, 304, and 313 of Title III of the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act, and are listed as follows:
CHEMICAL NAME SARA 302 SARA 304 SARA 313
(40 CFR 355, Appendix A) (40 CFR Table 302.4) (40 CFR 372.65)
Ethylene Glycol` No No Yes
U.S. SARA THRESHOLD PLANNING QUANTITY: There are no specific Threshold Planning Quantities for the components
of this product. The default Federal MSDS submission and inventory requirement filing threshold of 10,000 lb (4,540 kg) may
apply, per 40 CFR 370.20.
U.S. CERCLA REPORTABLE QUANTITY (RQ): Sodium Metahexaphosphate = 5,000 lb (2,270 kg), Ethylene Glycol =
5,000 lb (2,270 kg)
U.S. TSCA INVENTORY STATUS: The components of this product are listed on the TSCA Inventory.
OTHER U.S. FEDERAL REGULATIONS: Not applicable.
U.S. STATE REGULATORY INFORMATION: Components of this product are covered under specific State regulations, as
denoted below:
Alaska - Designated Toxic and Hazardous Michigan - Critical Materials Register: None. Pennsylvania - Hazardous Substance List:
Metaphosphoric acid, Hexasodium Salt.
Substances: Ethylene Glycol, Furfuryl Minnesota - List of Hazardous Substances:
Alcohol. Rhode Island - Hazardous Substance List:
Ethylene Glycol, Furfuryl Alcohol.
Ethylene Glycol, Furfuryl Alcohol.
California - Permissible Exposure Limits for Missouri - Employer Information/Toxic
Texas - Hazardous Substance List: Furfuryl
Chemical Contaminants: Ethylene Glycol, Substance List: Ethylene Glycol, Furfuryl
Furfuryl Alcohol. Alcohol West Virginia - Hazardous
Alcohol.
Florida - Substance List: Ethylene Glycol, Substance List: Furfuryl Alcohol.
New Jersey - Right to Know Hazardous
Furfuryl Alcohol. Wisconsin - Toxic and Hazardous
Substance List: Ethylene Glycol, Furfuryl
Illinois - Toxic Substance List: Ethylene Glycol, Substances: Furfuryl Alcohol.
Alcohol, Sodium Phosphate, tribasic.
Furfuryl Alcohol.. North Dakota - List of Hazardous Chemicals,
Kansas - Section 302/313 List: Ethylene Glycol, Reportable Quantities: Furfuryl Alcohol.
Furfuryl Alcohol.
Massachusetts - Substance List: Ethylene
Glycol, Furfuryl Alcohol
CALIFORNIA SAFE DRINKING WATER AND TOXIC ENFORCEMENT ACT (PROPOSITION 65): No component of this
product is on the California Proposition 65 lists.
ANSI LABELING (Z129.1): CAUTION! PARTICULATES OR FUMES (IF INVOLVED IN FIRE) GENERATED BY THE
PRODUCT MAY IRRITATE SKIN AND EYES. PARTUCULATES OR FUMES (IF INVOLVED IN FIRE) MAY BE HARMFUL
IF INGESTED OR INHALED. PRODUCT MAY POSE CUT OR ABRASION HAZARD. Avoid contact with skin, eyes, or
clothing. Wash thoroughly after handling. Avoid breathing airborne particulates. Work in well-ventilated area. Do not taste
or swallow. Wear gloves, goggles, and appropriate body protection. FIRST-AID: In case of contact with skin or eyes, flush
skin with plenty of water for 15 minutes. If particulates or fumes are inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give
artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical attention if adverse effects develop. IN CASE OF
FIRE: Use water fog, dry chemical, CO2, or "alcohol" foam. Consult Material Safety Data Sheet for additional information.
ADDITIONAL CANADIAN REGULATIONS:
CANADIAN DSL/NDSL INVENTORY STATUS: The components of this product are listed on the DSL Inventory.
OTHER CANADIAN REGULATIONS: Not applicable.
CANADIAN ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT (CEPA) PRIORITY SUBSTANCES LISTS: The components of this
product are not on the CEPA Priority Substances Lists.
CANADIAN WHMIS SYMBOLS: Not applicable.
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16. OTHER INFORMATION
PREPARED BY: CHEMICAL SAFETY ASSOCIATES, Inc.
9163 Chesapeake Drive, San Diego, CA 92123-1002
(858) 565 - 0302
DATE OF PRINTING: July 15, 2004
The information contained herein is based on data considered accurate. However, no warranty is expressed or implied
regarding the accuracy of these data or the results to be obtained from the use thereof. EGS Nelson assumes no
responsibility for injury to the vendee or third persons proximately caused by the material if reasonable safety
procedures are not adhered to as stipulated in the data sheet. Additionally, EGS Nelson assumes no responsibility for
injury to vendee or third persons proximately caused by abnormal use of the material even if reasonable safety
procedures are followed. Furthermore, vendee assumes the risk in his use of the material.
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DEFINITIONS OF TERMS
A large number of abbreviations and acronyms appear on a MSDS. Some of these, which are commonly used, include the following:
CAS #: This is the Chemical Abstract Service Number, which uniquely identifies each constituent. It is used for computer-related searching.
EXPOSURE LIMITS IN AIR: FLAMMABILITY LIMITS IN AIR:
Much of the information related to fire and explosion is derived from the
ACGIH - American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists, a
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). Flash Point - Minimum
professional association which establishes exposure limits. TLV -
temperature at which a liquid gives off sufficient vapors to form an ignitable
Threshold Limit Value - an airborne concentration of a substance which
mixture with air. Autoignition Temperature: The minimum temperature
represents conditions under which it is generally believed that nearly all
required to initiate combustion in air with no other source of ignition. LEL -
workers may be repeatedly exposed without adverse effect. The duration
the lowest percent of vapor in air, by volume, that will explode or ignite in the
must be considered, including the 8-hour Time Weighted Average (TWA),
presence of an ignition source. UEL - the highest percent of vapor in air, by
the 15-minute Short Term Exposure Limit, and the instantaneous Ceiling
volume, that will explode or ignite in the presence of an ignition source.
Level (C). Skin absorption effects must also be considered.
OSHA - U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION:
PEL - Permissible Exposure Limit - This exposure value means exactly the
Human and Animal Toxicology: Possible health hazards as derived from
same as a TLV, except that it is enforceable by OSHA. The OSHA
human data, animal studies, or from the results of studies with similar
Permissible Exposure Limits are based in the 1989 PELs and the June,
compounds are presented. Definitions of some terms used in this section
1993 Air Contaminants Rule (Federal Register: 58: 35338-35351 and 58:
are: LD50 - Lethal Dose (solids & liquids) which kills 50% of the exposed
40191). Both the current PELs and the vacated PELs are indicated. The
animals; LC50 - Lethal Concentration (gases) which kills 50% of the exposed
phrase, "Vacated 1989 PEL," is placed next to the PEL which was vacated
animals; ppm concentration expressed in parts of material per million parts
by Court Order. IDLH - Immediately Dangerous to Life and Health - This 3
of air or water; mg/m concentration expressed in weight of substance per
level represents a concentration from which one can escape within 30-
volume of air; mg/kg quantity of material, by weight, administered to a test
minutes without suffering escape-preventing or permanent injury. The DFG -
subject, based on their body weight in kg. Other measures of toxicity include
MAK is the Republic of Germany's Maximum Exposure Level, similar to the
TDLo, the lowest dose to cause a symptom and TCLo the lowest
U.S. PEL. NIOSH is the National Institute of Occupational Safety and
concentration to cause a symptom; TDo, LDLo, and LDo, or TC, TCo,
Health, which is the research arm of the U.S. Occupational Safety and
LCLo, and LCo, the lowest dose (or concentration) to cause lethal or toxic
Health Administration (OSHA). NIOSH issues exposure guidelines called
effects. Cancer Information: The sources are: IARC - the International
Recommended Exposure Levels (RELs). When no exposure guidelines are
Agency for Research on Cancer; NTP - the National Toxicology Program,
established, an entry of NE is made for reference.
RTECS - the Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances, OSHA and
HAZARD RATINGS: CAL/OSHA. IARC and NTP rate chemicals on a scale of decreasing
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM: Health Hazard: 0 potential to cause human cancer with rankings from 1 to 4. Subrankings
(minimal acute or chronic exposure hazard); 1 (slight acute or chronic (2A, 2B, etc.) are also used. Other Information: BEI - ACGIH Biological
Exposure Indices, represent the levels of determinants which are most likely
exposure hazard); 2 (moderate acute or significant chronic exposure
to be observed in specimens collected from a healthy worker who has been
hazard); 3 (severe acute exposure hazard; onetime overexposure can result
exposed to chemicals to the same extent as a worker with inhalation
in permanent injury and may be fatal); 4 (extreme acute exposure hazard;
exposure to the TLV. Ecological Information: EC is the effect
onetime overexposure can be fatal). Flammability Hazard: 0 (minimal
concentration in water. BCF = Bioconcentration Factor, which is used to
hazard); 1 (materials that require substantial pre-heating before burning); 2
determine if a substance will concentrate in lifeforms which consume
(combustible liquid or solids; liquids with a flash point of 38-93癈 [100-
contaminated plant or animal matter. Coefficient of Oil/Water Distribution
200癋]); 3 (Class IB and IC flammable liquids with flash points below 38癈
is represented by log Kow or log Koc and is used to assess a substance's
[100癋]); 4 (Class IA flammable liquids with flash points below 23癈 [73癋]
behavior in the environment.
and boiling points below 38癈 [100癋]. Reactivity Hazard: 0 (normally
stable); 1 (material that can become unstable at elevated temperatures or REGULATORY INFORMATION:
which can react slightly with water); 2 (materials that are unstable but do not This section explains the impact of various laws and regulations on the
detonate or which can react violently with water); 3 (materials that can material. U.S.: EPA is the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. DOT is
detonate when initiated or which can react explosively with water); 4 the U.S. Department of Transportation. SARA is the Superfund
(materials that can detonate at normal temperatures or pressures). Amendments and Reauthorization Act. TSCA is the U.S. Toxic Substance
NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION: Health Hazard: 0 Control Act. CERCLA (or Superfund) refers to the Comprehensive
(material that on exposure under fire conditions would offer no hazard Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act. Labeling is per
beyond that of ordinary combustible materials); 1 (materials that on the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z129.1). CANADA:
exposure under fire conditions could cause irritation or minor residual injury); CEPA is the Canadian Environmental Protection Act. WHMIS is the
2 (materials that on intense or continued exposure under fire conditions Canadian Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System. TC is
could cause temporary incapacitation or possible residual injury); 3 Transport Canada. DSL/NDSL are the Canadian Domestic/Non-Domestic
(materials that can on short exposure could cause serious temporary or Substances Lists.
residual injury); 4 (materials that under very short exposure causes death or
major residual injury). Flammability Hazard and Reactivity Hazard: Refer to
definitions for "Hazardous Materials Identification System".
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