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SECTION I: IDENTIFICATION OF PRODUCT
Product Identifier FLASH 21A
ICL Performance Products Canada Ltd.
Supplier 3060 Airport Rd
Kamloops, BC V2B 7X2
Phone: (250) 554-3530
Emergency Contact (24/7) 403-203-1481
Chemical Family / Formula Phosphate ester
Product Use Hydrocarbon gelling agent
SECTION II: HAZARDOUS AND/OR INGREDIENT DISCLOSURE COMPONENTS
Name Percent (v/v%) CAS# LD50 (oral rat) LD50 (dermal rabbit) LC50 (inhalation rat)
Phosphoric Acid, mixed decyl,
60 - 100 68412-60-2 Not Available Not Available Not determined
octyl and ethyl esters
Decanol 3-7 112-30-1 Not Available Not Available Not Available
Octanol 3-7 111-87-5 Not Available Not Available Not Available
SECTION III: HEALTH HAZARDS
Routes of Entry [XX] SKIN [XX] EYE CONTACT [XX] INHALATION [XX] INGESTION
Threshold Limit Value Not determined
Severe irritant. Corrosive to the skin. Can cause smarting and burning
Skin Contact
sensations, inflammation, burns and painful blisters.
Severe irritant. Can cause redness, irritation, inflammation, tearing, and
Eye Contact
tissue destruction.
Ingestion Low oral toxicity. Can cause burns to oesophagus and throat.
Inhalation Mists may cause respiratory tract irritation.
Carcinogenicity Not determined
Reproductive Toxicity Not determined
Teratogenicity Not determined
Mutagenicity Not determined
Developmental Toxicity Not determined
SECTION IV: FIRST AID MEASURES
Immediately flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while
Skin Contact removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Call a physician. Wash clothing
before re-use. Destroy contaminated shoes.
Immediately flush eyes with water for 15 minutes and call a physician. Contact
Eye Contact
lenses should not be worn when working with this material.
Do not induce vomiting. If conscious, dilute by giving two glasses of water. Call
Ingestion
a physician immediately.
Remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration, preferably
Inhalation
mouth to mouth. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Call a physician.
SECTION V: PHYSICAL DATA
Appearance Yellow liquid
Odour Slight odour
Specific Gravity 1.01
Boiling Point (癈) Not determined
Melting Point (癈) Not determined
Protective Equipment Transportation of Dangerous Goods WHMIS
Shipping Name: CORROSIVE LIQUID,
ACIDIC, ORGANIC, N.O.S(DECYL/OCTYL
ALCOHOL, PHOSPHATE ESTER)
Chemical goggles, Class: 8
chemically resistant gloves, E
UN Number: UN3265
rubber apron Corrosive
Packing Group: III
recommended.
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SECTION V: PHYSICAL DATA (continued)
Solubility in Water Not determined
Percent Volatile by Volume 12
Evaporation Rate Not determined
Vapour Pressure (mm Hg) Not determined
Vapour Density (Air = 1) Not determined
pH 1.7 (10 %wt/wt)
SECTION VI: FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA
Flash Point >100癈 (TCC)
Flammable Limits Not determined
Extinguishing Media CO2; Foam; Dry Chemical; Water Spray
Use full protective equipment and self-contained breathing
Special Fire Fighting Procedures
apparatus.
Though the product is not flammable, evaporation of sufficient
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards
quantities of material will render the product combustible.
SECTION VII: REACTIVITY DATA
Stability [XX] STABLE [] UNSTABLE
Incompatibility (Conditions to Avoid) Strong oxidizers, strong bases, strong reducers
Conditions of Reactivity Not known
Hazardous Decomposition Products COx, POx
Hazardous Polymerization [XX] WILL NOT OCCUR [] MAY OCCUR
SECTION VIII: PREVENTIVE MEASURES
Special Protection Information
Use NIOSH approved organic vapour cartridge respirator
Respiratory Protection
when TLV's are exceeded.
Ventilation General mechanical
Protective Gloves Chemically resistant
Eye Protection Chemical goggles
Other Protective Equipment (Specify) Suggest rubber apron
Accidental Release Measures
Use full protective equipment and breathing apparatus.
Steps to be taken in case the Material Eliminate all ignition sources. Contain spill. Absorb with inert
is Spilled or Released absorbent. Place absorbent in closed metal containers for
disposal. Do not flush in to sewer.
Handling and Storage
Precautions to be taken in Handling Store in cool, well-ventilated area. Practice reasonable caution
and Storing and personal cleanliness. Avoid skin contact and inhalation.
Disposal
Waste Disposal Method Incinerate/dispose to conform to local disposal regulations.
SECTION IX: PREPARATION
Date Issued April 2008
Supersedes January 2008
Prepared by Product safety committee
Phone 403-279-8545
THE INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN IS GIVEN IN GOOD FAITH, BUT NO WARRANTY,
EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED IS MADE.