MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
THE HALLSTAR COMPANY
Section 1 - Identification of Substance and Company
Product Name: SpectraSolv?DMDA Product Code: 4420
Chemical Name: Dimethyl Capramide
The HallStar Company (1)
Supplier: HMIS
120 S. Riverside Plaza Suite 1620 Health: 2
Chicago, IL 60606 PH: 877-427-4255 Flammability: 1
USA Reactivity: 0
Gloves & Safety Glasses
Information: (908) 852-6128
Emergency : CHEMTREC - (800)424-9300
Section 2 - Information on Ingredients
Chemical Name CAS #
N,N-Dimethyldecanamide 14433-76-2
Section 3 - Hazard Identification
Appearance/Odor: Clear light yellow liquid; mild odor.
Potential Health Effects (based on similar compound)
Skin Contact: May cause moderate to severe erythema.
Eye Contact: May cause severe eye irritation.
Ingestion: May cause mucosal irritation.
Inhalation: Inhalation of fumes or aerosolized material may cause mucosal irritation.
Section 4 - First Aid Measures
Skin Contact: Promptly wash affected skin with soap and water. If drying occurs a topical lotion should
be applied.
Eye Contact: Immediately flush eyes with large amounts of water for at least 15 minutes. If irritation
persists, consult a physician.
Ingestion: Rinse mouth and seek medical attention.
Inhalation: Person should be moved to a fresh air environment.
Section 5 - Explosion and Fire-Fighting Measures
Flash Point: 120癈 (COC)
Extinguishing Media: CO2 , Dry Chemical, Water Fog
Special Fire-Fighting Procedures: A MSHA/NIOSH approved self contained breathing apparatus should be
worn. Use water spray to cool fire-exposed containers.
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards: Water may cause frothing.
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Section 6 - Accidental Release/Spill Procedures
Steps to be Taken in Case Material is Released or Spilled: Dike and contain the spill with inert material (ie: sand,
earth, sawdust) and transfer liquid and solid diking material to separate containers for recovery or disposal. Wash
floor area with hot water solution. Remove contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. Wash affected skin areas
with soap and water. Keep spills out of all sewers and bodies of water.
Section 7 - Handling and Storage
Any use of this product in an elevated process, should be evaluated to establish and maintain safe operating
procedures. Containers should be kept tightly closed and stored in a dry well-ventilated place.
Section 8 - Personal Protection
Hand Protection: Neoprene, Viton gloves
Respiratory Protection: None required for normal operation.
Eye Protection: Safety glasses
Engineering Measures: For normal operation local exhaust ventilation should suffice. Direct exhaust when
material becomes heated and vapors are given off.
Other: Eyewash facility in vicinity.
Section 9 - Physical and Chemical Properties
Boiling Point: Unknown Specific Gravity: 0.879
Flash Point (COC): 120癈 Evaporation Rate: N/A
Vapor Density: N/A Solubility in Water: Insoluble
Vapor Pressure (25?C): Unknown Volatility (105癈/2 hrs.): Unknown
Appearance and Odor: Clear light yellow liquid; mild odor.
Section 10 - Stability and Reactivity
Stability: This product is stable under normal conditions.
Conditions to Avoid: Strong oxidizing agents.
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur under normal circumstances.
Section 11 - Toxicological Information
HET-CAM (5% substance): Practically no potential for ocular irritation at a 10% concentration in vivo was
indicated.
Repeated Insult Patch Test: No potential for dermal irritation or allergic contact sensitization in vivo was
(10% substance) indicated.
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Acute Toxicity (based on a similar compound): Oral Toxicity: LD50 = 1.77 g/kg, Inhalation Toxicity: LC50 > 3.55
mg/L, Dermal Toxicity: LD50 > 400 mg/kg (female), LD50 > 2000 mg/kg (male), Eye Irritation: Corrosive,
Dermal Irritation: moderate to severe erythema at 48 hours.
Dermal Sensitization: not a sensitizer, Mutagenic Assays: no evidence of induced mutant colonies or
chromosome aberrations over background and no induction of unscheduled DNA synthesis.
Section 12 - Ecological Information
This product does not contain any ozone depleting compounds (ODC's).
Section 13 - Disposal Considerations
Waste Disposal Methods: Material should be disposed of in accordance with current local, state, and federal
regulations. Contacting a waste disposal service is recommended.
Section 14 - Transport Information
Not classified as hazardous according to the Department of Transportation.
Section 15 - Regulatory Information
Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA): This product is listed on the TSCA inventory of the United States.
Domestic Substance List (DSL): This product is not listed on the DSL inventory of Canada. It is, however,
listed on the NDSL.
European Inventory of Existing Chemical Substances (EINECS): This product is listed on the EINECS inventory
of Europe. #238-405-1
Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act (SARA): This product has the following hazards as defined in
Section 311/312 of 40 CFR part 372:
Hazards
Acute
This product contains the following chemicals subject to the reporting requirements of Section 313 or Title III of
SARA and 40 CFR Part 372:
Ingredients
None
California Proposition 65: This product contains the following substances known to the state of California to cause
cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm per the Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986.
Ingredients
None
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Section 16 - Other Information
Prepared By: AAC Revision Date: 6/07
Supersedes: 4/07
All information is presented in good faith using available information. The HallStar Company makes no representation of the
accuracy or completeness of the information. The user should consider this information as a supplement to other information
that may be available. User should also determine suitability of information in their situation to determine proper use and
disposal, protection of persons and the environment.
(1)
Affiliated companies include RTD*HallStar Company, HallStar Solutions Corp., Ester Solutions Company, Memphis
Solutions Company and Marine Magnesium & Minerals Company.
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