Section 1 - Chemical Product
MSDS Name:OptiSorb S
Synonym:
Section 2 - COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
| CAS# | Chemical Name | emsds | EINECS# |
| 0-00-0 | Methyl alcohol | 5-15.0 | 200-659-6 |
Hazard Symbols: XN F Risk Phrases: 11 20/22 63 65 67 |
Section 3 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Highly flammable. Harmful by inhalation and if swallowed. Possible risk of harm to the unborn child. Harmful: may cause lung damage if swallowed. Vapours may cause drowsiness and dizziness.
Potential Health Effects
Eye:
May result in corneal injury. Produces irritation, characterized by a burning sensation, redness, tearing, inflammation, and possible corneal injury. Vapors may cause eye irritation. May cause painful sensitization to light.
Skin:
May cause skin irritation. Prolonged and/or repeated contact may cause irritation and/or dermatitis. May be absorbed through the skin.
Ingestion:
Aspiration hazard. May cause irritation of the digestive tract. May cause systemic toxicity with acidosis. May cause liver and kidney damage. May cause central nervous system depression, characterized by excitement, followed by headache, dizziness, drowsiness, and nausea. Advanced stages may cause collapse, unconsciousness, coma and possible death due to respiratory failure. Aspiration of material into the lungs may cause chemical pneumonitis, which may be fatal.
Inhalation:
May cause cardiac sensitization and possible failure. May cause visual impairment and possible permanent blindness. May cause effects similar to those described for ingestion. May cause drowsiness, unconsciousness, and central nervous system depression.
Vapors may cause dizziness or suffocation.
Chronic:
Chronic exposure to organic solvents has been associated with various neurotoxic effects including permanent brain and nervous system damage. Prolonged or repeated skin contact may cause dermatitis. May cause cardiac sensitization and severe heart abnormalities. May cause liver and kidney damage.
Section 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES
Eyes: Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid immediately.
Skin:
Flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Get medical aid if irritation develops or persists.
Ingestion:
Potential for aspiration if swallowed. Get medical aid immediately.
Do not induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical personnel. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
Inhalation:
Get medical aid immediately. Remove from exposure and move to fresh air immediately. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Do NOT use mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. If breathing has ceased apply artificial respiration using oxygen and a suitable mechanical device such as a bag and a mask.
Notes to Physician:
Causes cardiac sensitization to endogenous catelcholamines which may lead to cardiac arrhythmias. Do NOT use adrenergic agents such as epinephrine or pseudoepinephrine.
Section 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
General Information:
As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. Water runoff can cause environmental damage. Dike and collect water used to fight fire. Vapors may form an explosive mixture with air. Use water spray to keep fire-exposed containers cool. Flammable liquid and vapor. May be ignited by heat, sparks, and flame. Containers may explode when heated.
Extinguishing Media:
Use water spray to cool fire-exposed containers. Water may be ineffective. Do NOT use straight streams of water. For small fires, use dry chemical, carbon dioxide, water spray or regular foam. Cool containers with flooding quantities of water until well after fire is out. For large fires, use water spray, fog or regular foam.
Section 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated in Section 8.
Spills/Leaks:
Avoid runoff into storm sewers and ditches which lead to waterways.
Remove all sources of ignition. Absorb spill using an absorbent, non-combustible material such as earth, sand, or vermiculite. Do not use combustible materials such as sawdust. A vapor suppressing foam may be used to reduce vapors. Water spray may reduce vapor but may not prevent ignition in closed spaces.
Section 7 - HANDLING and STORAGE
Handling:
Wash thoroughly after handling. Use only in a well-ventilated area.
Ground and bond containers when transferring material. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. Empty containers retain product residue, (liquid and/or vapor), and can be dangerous. Keep container tightly closed. Keep away from heat, sparks and flame. Do not ingest or inhale. Do not pressurize, cut, weld, braze, solder, drill, grind, or expose empty containers to heat, sparks or open flames.
Storage:
Keep away from heat, sparks, and flame. Keep away from sources of ignition. Store in a tightly closed container. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances.
Section 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION
Engineering Controls:
Use adequate general or local exhaust ventilation to keep airborne concentrations below the permissible exposure limits.
Exposure Limits CAS# 0-00-0: CAS# 67-56-1: United Kingdom, WEL - TWA: 200 ppm TWA; 266 mg/m3 TWA United Kingdom, WEL - STEL: 250 ppm STEL; 333 mg/m3 STEL United States OSHA: 200 ppm TWA; 260 mg/m3 TWA Belgium - TWA: 200 ppm VLE; 266 mg/m3 VLE Belgium - STEL: 250 ppm VLE; 333 mg/m3 VLE France - VME: 200 ppm VME; 260 mg/m3 VME France - VLE: 1000 ppm VLE; 1300 mg/m3 VLE Germany: 200 ppm TWA; 270 mg/m3 TWA Germany: Skin absorber Japan: 200 ppm OEL; 260 mg/m3 OEL Malaysia: 200 ppm TWA; 262 mg/m3 TWA Netherlands: 200 ppm MAC; 260 mg/m3 MAC Russia: 5 mg/m3 TWA Spain: 200 ppm VLA-ED; 266 mg/m3 VLA-ED Spain: 250 ppm VLA-EC; 333 mg/m3 VLA-EC CAS# 92-71-7: CAS# 108-88-3: United Kingdom, WEL - TWA: 50 ppm TWA; 191 mg/m3 TWA United Kingdom, WEL - STEL: 150 ppm STEL; 574 mg/m3 STEL United States OSHA: 200 ppm TWA; 300 ppm Ceiling Belgium - TWA: 50 ppm VLE; 191 mg/m3 VLE France - VME: 100 ppm VME; 375 mg/m3 VME France - VLE: 150 ppm VLE; 550 mg/m3 VLE Germany: 50 ppm TWA; 190 mg/m3 TWA Germany: Skin absorber Japan: 50 ppm OEL; 188 mg/m3 OEL Malaysia: 50 ppm TWA; 188 mg/m3 TWA Netherlands: 40 ppm MAC; 150 mg/m3 MAC Russia: 50 mg/m3 TWA Spain: 50 ppm VLA-ED; 191 mg/m3 VLA-ED Personal Protective Equipment Eyes: Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as described by OSHAs eye and face protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European Standard EN166.
Skin:
Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure.
Clothing:
Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure.
Respirators:
Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29 CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Use a NIOSH/MSHA or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator if exposure limits are exceeded or if irritation or other symptoms are experienced.
Section 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Physical State: Liquid
Color: colorless
Odor: Not available.
pH: Not available.
Vapor Pressure: Not available.
Viscosity: Not available.
Boiling Point: Not available.
Freezing/Melting Point: Not available.
Autoignition Temperature: Not available.
Flash Point: 5 deg C ( 41.00 deg F)
Explosion Limits, lower: Not available.
Explosion Limits, upper: Not available.
Decomposition Temperature:
Solubility in water: Insoluble.
Specific Gravity/Density: 0.86
Molecular Formula:
Molecular Weight:
Section 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Chemical Stability:
Stable under normal temperatures and pressures.
Conditions to Avoid:
Incompatible materials, ignition sources, excess heat.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials:
Acids (mineral, non-oxidizing, e.g. hydrochloric acid, hydrofluoric acid, muriatic acid, phosphoric acid), acids (mineral, oxidizing, e.g. chromic acid, hypochlorous acid, nitric acid, sulfuric acid), acids (organic, e.g. acetic acid, benzoic acid, formic acid, methanoic acid, oxalic acid), azo, diazo, and hydrazines (e.g.
dimethyl hydrazine, hydrazine, methyl hydrazine), isocyanates (e.g.
methyl isocyanate), metals (alkali and alkaline, e.g. cesium, potassium, sodium), nitrides (e.g. potassium nitride, sodium nitride), peroxides and hydroperoxides (organic, e.g. acetyl peroxide, benzoyl peroxide, butyl peroxide, methyl ethyl ketone peroxide), epoxides (e.g. butyl glycidyl ether), oxidizing agents (strong, e.g. bromine, hydrogen peroxide, nitrogen dioxide, potassium nitrate), reducing agents (strong, e.g. aluminum carbide, chlorosilane, hydrogen phosphide, lithium hydride), water reactive substances (e.g. acetic anyhdride, alkyl aluminum chloride, calcium carbide, ethyl dichlorosilane),.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide.
Hazardous Polymerization: Has not been reported.
Section 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
RTECS#:
CAS# 0-00-0 unlisted.
CAS# 67-56-1: PC1400000 CAS# 92-71-7: RP6825000 CAS# 108-88-3: XS5250000 LD50/LC50:
Not available.
CAS# 67-56-1: Draize test, rabbit, eye: 40 mg Moderate; Draize test, rabbit, eye: 100 mg/24H Moderate; Draize test, rabbit, skin: 20 mg/24H Moderate; Inhalation, rabbit: LC50 = 81000 mg/m3/14H; Inhalation, rat: LC50 = 64000 ppm/4H; Oral, mouse: LD50 = 7300 mg/kg; Oral, rabbit: LD50 = 14200 mg/kg; Oral, rat: LD50 = 5600 mg/kg; Skin, rabbit: LD50 = 15800 mg/kg.
CAS# 92-71-7.
CAS# 108-88-3: Draize test, rabbit, eye: 870 ug Mild; Draize test, rabbit, eye: 2 mg/24H Severe; Draize test, rabbit, skin: 435 mg Mild; Draize test, rabbit, skin: 500 mg Moderate; Draize test, rabbit, skin: 20 mg/24H Moderate; Inhalation, mouse: LC50 = 400 ppm/24H; Inhalation, mouse: LC50 = 30000 mg/m3/2H; Inhalation, mouse: LC50 = 19900 mg/m3/7H; Inhalation, mouse: LC50 = 10000 mg/m3; Inhalation, rat: LC50 = 49 gm/m3/4H; Oral, rat: LD50 = 636 mg/kg; Skin, rabbit: LD50 = 14100 uL/kg.
Carcinogenicity:
1,4-Di-(methylstyryl)benzene - Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, or NTP.
Methyl alcohol - Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, or NTP.
2,5-Diphenyloxazole - Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, or NTP.
Toluene - Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, or NTP.
Other:
See actual entry in RTECS for complete information.
Section 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Ecotoxicity:
Bluegill LC50=17 mg/L/24H Shrimp LC50=4.3 ppm/96H Fathead minnow LC50=36.2 mg/L/96H Sunfish (fresh water) TLm=1180 mg/L/96H
Section 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Products which are considered hazardous for supply are classified as Special Waste and the disposal of such chemicals is covered by regulations which may vary according to location. Contact a specialist disposal company or the local waste regulator for advice. Empty containers must be decontaminated before returning for recycling.
Section 14 - TRANSPORT INFORMATION
IATA
Shipping Name: AMINES, FLAMMABLE, CORROSIVE, NOS
Hazard Class: 3
UN Number: 2733
Packing Group: II
IMO
Shipping Name: AMINES, FLAMMABLE, CORROSIVE, NOS
Hazard Class: 3
UN Number: 2733
Packing Group: II
RID/ADR
Shipping Name: AMINES, FLAMMABLE, CORROSIVE, NOS
Hazard Class: 3
UN Number: 2733
Packing group: II
USA RQ: CAS# 67-56-1: 5000 lb final RQ; 2270 kg final RQ
USA RQ: CAS# 108-88-3: 1000 lb final RQ; 454 kg final RQ
Section 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION
European/International Regulations
European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
Hazard Symbols: XN F
Risk Phrases:
R 11 Highly flammable.
R 20/22 Harmful by inhalation and if swallowed.
R 63 Possible risk of harm to the unborn child.
R 65 Harmful: may cause lung damage if swallowed.
R 67 Vapours may cause drowsiness and dizziness.
Safety Phrases:
S 16 Keep away from sources of ignition - No
smoking.
S 25 Avoid contact with eyes.
S 29 Do not empty into drains.
S 33 Take precautionary measures against static
discharges.
WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
CAS# 0-00-0: No information available.
CAS# 67-56-1: 1
CAS# 92-71-7: No information available.
CAS# 108-88-3: 2
Canada
CAS# 67-56-1 is listed on Canadas DSL List.
CAS# 92-71-7 is listed on Canadas DSL List.
CAS# 108-88-3 is listed on Canadas DSL List.
CAS# 0-00-0 is not listed on Canadas Ingredient Disclosure List.
CAS# 67-56-1 is listed on Canadas Ingredient Disclosure List.
CAS# 92-71-7 is not listed on Canadas Ingredient Disclosure List.
CAS# 108-88-3 is listed on Canadas Ingredient Disclosure List.
US FEDERAL
TSCA
CAS# 0-00-0 is not listed on the TSCA inventory.
It is for research and development use only.
CAS# 67-56-1 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
CAS# 92-71-7 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
CAS# 108-88-3 is listed on the TSCA inventory.