A. Emergency Overview:
Information Pertaining To Particular Dangers For Man And Environment:
Classification: This preparation is not classified as hazardous according to the latest adaptations
of European Union Directives 67/548/EEC and 1999/45/EC.
Physical Appearance:
White lotion with slight odor.
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B. Potential Health Effects:
Acute Eye:
Contact with eyes may cause eye irritation.
Acute Skin:
This product may cause skin irritation in sensitive individuals.
Acute Inhalation:
May cause respiratory tract irritation.
Acute ingestion:
Not expected to be a likely route of entry during normal product use. This product may cause
gastrointestinal harm if it is swallowed.
Chronic effects:
Not Determined
Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure:
Not Determined
4. First Aid Measures
First Aid Measures for Accidental:
Eye Exposure:
Immediately flush eyes with copious amounts of water for a minimum of 15 minutes. Seek
immediate medical attention if adverse effect occurs.
Skin Exposure:
Immediately begin flushing skin continuously for a minimum of 15 minutes. Remove exposed or
contaminated clothing, taking care not to contaminate eyes. Seek immediate medical attention if
adverse effect occurs.
Inhalation:
Remove person to fresh air. If necessary, use artificial respiration to support vital functions. Seek
medical attention.
Ingestion:
If the material is swallowed, get immediate medical attention or advice. Never give anything by
mouth to a victim who is unconscious or is having convulsions. Do not induce vomiting.
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Extinguishing Media:
Use appropriate extinguishing media for surrounding fire.
Special Fire Fighting Procedures:
Firefighters should wear full fire-fighting turn-out gear (full Bunker gear) including NIOSH-
approved self-contained breathing apparatus with full facepiece operated in the pressure demand
or other positive pressure mode.
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards:
None
6. Accidental Release Measures
Cleanup and Disposal of Spill:
Do not allow spilled material to enter drains, surface waters, basements or pits. Absorb spilled material
liquid-binding material (e.g. earth, sand, vermiculite or ground sand stone) and place in closed containers
for disposal. Dispose of waste in accordance with local, state and federal regulations.
7. Handling and Storage
Handling/Storage:
No special handling procedures necessary. Store in a dry, well-ventilated area.
8. Exposure Controls / Personal Protection
Exposure Guidelines:
Glycerine Occupational Exposure Limit
US ACGIH 10 mg/m3 TWA
15 mg/m3 TWA (total); 5 mg/m3 TWA
US OSHA
(respirable fraction)
Belgium 10 mg/m3 TWA (mist)
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Glycerine Occupational Exposure Limit
Estonia 10 mg/m3 TWA
Finland 20 mg/m3 TWA
France 10 mg/m3 VME (aerosol)
100 mg/m3 Peak (inhalable fraction)
Germany
50 mg/m3 MAK (inhalable fraction)
Greece 10 mg/m3 TWA
Ireland 10 mg/m3 TWA
Lithuania 0.1 mg/m3 MAC
Netherlands 10 mg/m3 MAC (mist)
Poland 10 mg/m3 NDS (aerosol)
Portugal 10 mg/m3 TWA (mist)
Spain 10 mg/m3 VLA-ED
30 mg/m3 STEL (mist)
United Kingdom
10 mg/m3 TWA (mist)
Engineering Controls:
Ventilation must be adequate to maintain the ambient workplace atmosphere below the exposure limit(s)
outlined in the MSDS.
Respiratory Protection:
Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149.
Always use a NIOSH or EN approved respirator when necessary.
Eye / Face Protection:
Not required under anticipated use conditions.
Skin Protection:
Not required under anticipated use conditions.
9. Physical and Chemical Properties
Physical Appearance: White lotion.
Odor: Slight
pH: ND
Specific Gravity/Density: ND
Water Solubility: ND
Melting Point: ND
Freezing Point ND
Boiling Point: ND
Vapor Pressure: ND
Percent Volatiles by Volume: ND
Evaporation Rate: ND
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Acute Effects
For Blue Pigment: LD50 rat, oral: 16,000 mg/kg; LC50 Inh, rat: >4 mg/l (4hours); LD50 rat dermal:
>23,000 mg/kg.
For Glycerine: LD50 rat, oral: 12,600 mg/kg; LC50 Inh, rat: >570 mg/l (1 hour); LD50 rabbit dermal: >10
g/kg.
For White Mineral Oil: LD50 rat, oral: >5,000 mg/kg; LD50 rabbit dermal: >2,000 mg/kg.
Chronic Effects
Carcinogenicity: None
Mutagenicity: No Data
Reproductive Effects: No Data
Developmental Effects: No Data
12. Ecological Information
Ecotoxicological Information:
The aquatic toxicity for glycerine is Goldfish LC50 (24 hours): > 5000 mg/l; Scendesmus gudricauda
(green algae): >10,000 mg/l; Entosiphon sulcatum (protozoa): 3,200 mg/l.
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13. Disposal Considerations
Product:
Recommendation:
Disposal must be made according to official regulations.
Uncleaned Packagings:
Recommendation:
Disposal must be made according to official regulations.
14. Transportation Information
Shipping Name:
Not Regulated
Proper Shipping Name
Not Regulated
ADR/RID/IMO/ICAO Hazard Class
/US DOT
Not Regulated
ID Number
Not Regulated
Packaging Group
15. Regulatory Information
U.S. Federal Regulations:
SARA Title III Hazard Classes:
Fire Hazard: No
Reactive Hazard: No
Release of Pressure: No
Acute Health Hazard: No
Chronic Health Hazard: No
TSCA
All components of this product are on the TSCA inventory or are not required to be listed.
Other Regulations:
U.S. State
California Prop 65 List: None
European/International Regulations
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EU Marking and Labeling
Symbol:
None
Risk Phrases:
None
Safety Phrases:
None
Inventory Information
EU The substances in this preparation have been checked against the European
Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical Substances (EINECS), the European
List of Notified Chemical Substances (ELINCS), and the no Longer Polymer
(NLP) list. Substances not identified on these inventories are exempt.
16. Other Information
National Paint & Coating Hazardous Materials Identification System ?HMIS(R):
Health Hazard: 1
Flammability: 0
Reactivity: 0
PEL ?Permissible Exposure Limit
Key Legend Information:
TWA ?Time Weighted Average
N/A ?Not Applicable
STEL ?Short Term Exposure Limit
ND ?Not Determined
NTP ?National Toxicology Program
ACGIH ?American Conference of
IARC ?International Agency for Research on
Governmental Industrial Hygienists
Cancer
OSHA ?Occupational Safety and Health
RTECS - Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical
Administration
Substances
TLV ?Threshold Limit Value