MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET April 28, 2005 Page 1 of 2
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Insulstrip Jell
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Flammable Limits: Lower: 12%, IRAC or OSHA. Toluene, however, has
Section I Upper: 19% been associated with chromosome effects in
Manufacturer Extinguishing Media: H2O, dry chemical, workers exposed to high concentrations.
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CO2
Ambion Corporation Special Fire Fighting Procedures: Fire Signs and Symptoms of Exposure:
37 Naugatuck Drive fighters should wear NIOSH/MSHA Skin: Causes stinging burns that may not
Naugatuck, CT 06770 approved self contained breathing apparatus be immediately felt on less sensitive skin
for possible exposure to hydrogen chloride,
(203)723-1437 areas. Irritation is generally felt within a
formic acid, phenol and possible traces of minute or two.
FOR EMERGENCIES:
phosgene. Eyes: Causes immediate and severe burns.
P-ChEM: 1-800-424-5571 Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards: Vapors are irritating.
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Vapors concentrated in poorly ventilated Inhalation: Irritating to nasal passages,
Section II areas can be ignited upon contact with a throat and lungs.
Hazardous Ingredients spark, flame or high intensity heat source. Ingestion: Severely irritating and damaging
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This can occur at concentrations between to mouth, throat and stomach.
Dichloromethane
12% and 19% by volume. Decomposition Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated
C.A.S. No. 75-09-2
or burning can produce toxic gases. by Exposure: Preexisting eye, skin,
Common Names: Methylene Chloride _________________________________________________________________________
respiratory and heart conditions may be
OSHA PEL: 25 ppm (8 hour TWA) Section V aggravated by exposure to this product.
125 ppm short-term exposure
Reactivity Data + FIRST AID +
ACGIH TLV: 50 ppm _________________________________________________________________________
Wt. % . . . . . . . 73 Ingestion (Swallowing): If conscious, have
Stability: Stable
patient drink large quantities of water and
Conditions to Avoid: Contact with flame or
Formic Acid get immediate medical attention. Never give
hot surfaces may produce toxic gases
C.A.S. No. 64-18-6 anything by mouth to someone who is
(phosgene, hydrogen chloride, formic acid,
Common Names: Methanoic Acid, unconscious.
phenol).
Formylic Acid, Hydrogen Carboxylic Acid Inhalation (Breathing): Remove patient
Incompatibility (Materials to Avoid):
OSHA PEL: 5 ppm ACGIH TLV: 5 ppm from contaminated area. If breathing has
Oxygen under pressure, finely powdered
Wt. % . . . . . . . 12 stopped, give mouth to mouth resuscitation,
metals (Al, Mg, Zn, Ti, etc.), caustic soda or
then oxygen if needed. Get immediate
potash and oxidizing agents.
Phenol medical attention.
Hazardous Decomposition or
C.A.S. No. 108-95-2 Skin Contact: Remove contaminated
Byproducts:
Common Names: Carbolic Acid, clothing at once while washing effected area
Methylene chloride, Phenol, Formic Acid,
Monohydroxy Benzene, Phenic with plenty of soap and water. If there is
Toluene, Phosgene, Hydrogen Chloride and
Acid skin irritation get medical attention.
Carbon Monoxide.
OSHA PEL: 10 ppm (skin) Eye Contact: Wash eyes with plenty of
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur.
ACGIH TLV: 5 ppm (skin) water, making sure to wash under eyelids,
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Wt. % . . . . . . . 7
Section VI for 15 minutes and get immediate medical
attention.
Health Hazard Data
Toluene _________________________________________________________________________
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C.A.S. No. 108-88-3 Section VII
Possible Exposure Paths:
Common Names: Methyl Benzene Inhalation: Possible Safe Handling and Use
OSHA TWA: 200 ppm Skin/Eyes: Possible _________________________________________________________________________
ACGIH TLV: 100 ppm Steps to Be Taken if Material is Released
Ingestion: Unlikely
Wt. % . . . . . . . 3 or Spilled: Take steps to prevent eye or
Health Hazards, Acute:
skin contact or inhalation. Place leaking
Inhalation: Severely irritating to nasal
D.O.T. Information: containers in well ventilated area. Contain
passages, throat and lungs.
Paint Related Material spill to minimize contaminated area and
Skin Contact: Can cause severe chemical
Corrosive 8, PG II, UN3066 facilitate salvage or disposal. To clean up
burn.
Emergency Response Guide No. 153 spill, scrape up or use absorbent material.
Eye Contact: Causes severe and immediate
NFPA Rating: H-3, F-1, R-1, SH-Cor Avoid run off into storm sewers or courses
chemical burn. Damage may be
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leading outside. Wash contaminated area
irreversible.
Section III with alkaline cleaner and water. All clean up
Ingestion: Causes severe irritation and
Physical/Chemical Properties and disposal should be carried out in
damage to mouth, throat and stomach.
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accordance with federal, state and local
Health Hazards, Chronic:
Boiling Point ............................. 104潞F (40潞C)
regulations.
This product contains Methylene chloride
Vapor Pressure (mm. Hg) ...................... 305
Waste Disposal Method: This product is a
which is a possible human carcinogen
Vapor Density (Air = 1) ............................ 2.9
hazardous material and should be disposed
based on tests with lab animals. Methylene
Solubility in Water: Not Soluble, coagulates
by a federally approved hazardous waste
chloride has been identified as a suspected
when mixed with water
disposal facility. The preferred method is
carcinogen by OSHA . Methylene chloride
Specific Gravity (H2O = 1) ......................1.25
incineration.
has also been associated with chromosome
Melting Point ........................................... N/A
Precautions to be Taken in Handling and
alteration in lab animals and with
Evaporation Rate (n-BuOH = 1) ...............3.6
Storing: Do not expose to temperatures
mutagenicity in lab animals. This product
Appearance: Clear, viscous, pink liquid.
above 90潞F. Do not store above 75潞F.
contains phenol which is not listed by NTP
Odor: Sharp, acrid
Keep away from heat, sparks and flame.
(1985), IRAC (1983) nor by OSHA as of
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Keep containers tightly closed. Use on a
Section IV 1/30/86. Phenol, however, is considered
first-in, first-out basis. Store in D.O.T.
carcinogenic and neoplastic by RTECS
Fire and Explosion Data criteria - tumors of the skin following dermal
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exposure in mice. This product contains
Flash Point . . . . . None when tested per
toluene which has not been identified as a
DOT
carcinogen or probable carcinogen by NTP,
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Insulstrip Jell
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approved containers. Use with adequate If skin contact occurs without gloves, the TSCA Inventory Yes
ventilation. Take steps to prevent skin, eye worker will feel a tingling sensation almost
or clothing contact. Do not breathe vapor. immediately and have time to wash before Ingredient: Formic Acid 12%
Wash thoroughly with soap and water after any damage is done. When handling larger C.A.S. No.: 64-18-6
handling. Wash contaminated clothing quantities (more than a gallon) gloves made Hazardous (per SARA Title III) Yes
thoroughly before reuse. Discard from polyvinyl alcohol are recommended. Reason: Acute Health
contaminated shoes and other leather Never immerse hands in the stripper, Reporting Required: Yes - 5000+ lb.
clothing. whether wearing gloves or not. If glove TSCA Inventory Yes
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contact occurs, wash gloves before
Section VIII continuing. Ingredient: Phenol 7%
Other Protective Clothing and
Control Measures C.A.S. No.: 08-95-2
Equipment: For operations where spills or Hazardous (per SARA Title III) Yes
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Respiratory Protection: Use NIOSH splashes can occur, use impervious body Reason: Acute and Chronic Health, Fire
approved organic vapor/acid gas respirator covering and boots. A safety shower and Reporting Required: Yes - 100+ lb.
or canister respirator within the use eye wash should be available. TSCA Inventory Yes
limitations of these devices when lacking Work/Hygienic Practices: This material is
sufficient local ventilation to control vapors often removed from wires after stripping by Ingredient: Toluene 3%
to a safe level. In all other situations use a the use of small wipers. These wipers C.A.S. No.: 108-88-3
self-contained breathing apparatus.. should discarded after each use to avoid Hazardous (per SARA Title III) Yes
Ventilation: Use local exhaust when skin contact. Be sure wipers are disposed in Reason: Acute and Chronic Health, Fire
appropriate to control worker exposure. an environmentally safe manner. Reporting Required: No
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TSCA Inventory Yes
Section IX
recommended.
Ingredient: Trade Secret 5%
Protective Gloves: For workers using
Regulatory Information C.A.S. No.: N/A
small amounts of this product as is typically _________________________________________________________________________
Hazardous (per SARA Title III) No
done when stripping insulation from wires, it Ingredient: Dichloromethane 73%
Reason: N/A
is generally better to not use protective C.A.S. No.: 75-09-2
Reporting Required: No
gloves. Over a period of time the stripper Hazardous (per SARA Title III) Yes
TSCA Inventory Yes
can penetrate protective gloves and attack Reason: Acute and Chronic Health
the skin without the worker being aware of it. Reporting Required: Yes - 1000+ lb.
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