Material Safety Data Sheet

Section 1. Product and Company Identification

Product Name Petroleum Jelly, White Product
Code
VW3339
Manufacturer EMD Chemicals Inc.
P.O. Box 70
480 Democrat Road
Gibbstown, NJ 08027
Prior to January 1, 2003 EMD Chemicals Inc. was
EM Industries, Inc. or EM Science, Division of
EM Industries, Inc.
Effective
Date
3/4/2003
For More Information Call In Case of Emergency Call
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MondayFriday: 8:00 AM 5:00 PM
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(USA)
6139966666 CANUTEC
(Canada)
24 Hours/Day: 7 Days/Week
Synonym None.
Material Uses Analytical reagent.
Chemical
Family
Mixture. Hydrocarbon.
Section 2. Composition and Information on Ingredients
Component CAS # % by
Weight
Petroleum Jelly, White 8009038 100
+ Section 3. Hazards Identification
Physical State and
Appearance
Solid. (Viscous solid mass.)
Emergency
Overview
WARNING !
MAY CAUSE EYE AND SKIN IRRITATION.
Routes of Entry Absorbed through skin. Eye contact. Inhalation. Ingestion.
Potential Acute Health
Effects
Eyes May be hazardous in case of eye contact (irritant).
Skin May be hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant). Skin inflammation is
characterized by itching, scaling, reddening, or, occasionally, blistering.
Inhalation No known acute effects of this product resulting from inhalation.
Ingestion No known acute effects of this product resulting from ingestion.
Potential Chronic Health Effects
Carcinogenic
Effects
This material is not known to cause cancer in animals or humans.
Additional information See Toxicological Information (section 11)
Medical Conditions
Aggravated by
Overexposure:
Repeated or prolonged exposure is not known to aggravate medical
condition.
Section 4. First Aid Measures
Eye Contact Check for and remove any contact lenses. In case of contact, immediately
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flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Get medical
attention.
Skin Contact In case of contact, immediately flush skin with plenty of water. Cover the
irritated skin with an emollient. Remove contaminated clothing and shoes.
Wash clothing before reuse. Thoroughly clean shoes before reuse. Get
medical attention.
Inhalation If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration.
If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical attention.
Ingestion Do NOT induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical personnel.
Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. If large
quantities of this material are swallowed, call a physician immediately.
Loosen tight clothing such as a collar, tie, belt or waistband.
+ Section 5. Fire Fighting Measures
Flammability of the
Product
May be combustible at high temperature.
Autoignition
Temperature
Not available.
Flash Points Closed cup: Higher than 93.3C (200F).
Flammable Limits Not available.
Products of
Combustion
Not available.
Fire Hazards in
Presence of Various
Substances
Slightly flammable to flammable in presence of open flames, sparks and
static discharge.
Explosion Hazards
in Presence of
Various Substances
Risks of explosion of the product in presence of static discharge:
Slightly flammable in presence of open flames, sparks and static
discharge.
Risks of explosion of the product in presence of mechanical impact:
No.
Fire Fighting Media
and Instructions
SMALL FIRE: Use DRY chemical powder.
LARGE FIRE: Use water spray, fog or foam. Do not use water jet.
Protective Clothing
(Fire)
Be sure to use an approved/certified respirator or equivalent.
Special Remarks on
Fire Hazards
Not available.
Special Remarks on
Explosion Hazards
Not available.
+ Section 6. Accidental Release Measures
Small Spill and
Leak
Use appropriate tools to put the spilled solid in a convenient waste
disposal container.
Large Spill and
Leak
Use a shovel to put the material into a convenient waste disposal
container. Finish cleaning by spreading water on the contaminated surface
and allow to evacuate through the sanitary system.
Spill Kit
Information
No specific spill kit required for this product.
Section 7. Handling and Storage
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Handling Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing. Wash thoroughly after
handling.
Storage Keep container tightly closed. Keep container in a cool, wellventilated
area.
+ Section 8. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
Engineering
Controls
Use process enclosures, local exhaust ventilation, or other engineering
controls to keep airborne levels below recommended exposure limits. If
user operations generate dust, fume or mist, use ventilation to keep
exposure to airborne contaminants below the exposure limit.
Personal Protection
Eyes Splash goggles.
Body Lab coat.
Respiratory Dust respirator. Be sure to use an approved/certified respirator or
equivalent.
Hands Gloves.
Feet Not applicable.
Protective Clothing
(Pictograms)
Personal Protection
in Case of a Large
Spill
Splash goggles. Full suit. Dust respirator. Boots. Gloves. A
selfcontained breathing apparatus should be used to avoid inhalation of
the product. Suggested protective clothing might not be sufficient; consult
a specialist BEFORE handling this product.
Product Name Exposure Limits
Petroleum Jelly, White Not available.
Section 9. Physical and Chemical Properties
Odor Characteristic.
Color Yellowish to Light Amber, or White
Physical State and
Appearance
Solid. (Viscous solid mass.)
Molecular Weight Not available.
Molecular Formula Not available.
pH Not applicable.
Boiling/Condensation
Point
335C (635F)
Melting/Freezing
Point
54.444C (130F)
Specific Gravity 0.85 (Water = 1)
Vapor Pressure Not available.
Vapor Density Not available.
Odor Threshold Not available.
Evaporation Rate Not available.
LogKow Not available.
Solubility Insoluble in water.
+ Section 10. Stability and Reactivity
Stability and
Reactivity
The product is stable.
Conditions of Not available.
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Instability
Incompatibility with
Various Substances
Reactive with reducing agents.
Rem/Incompatibility Not available.
Hazardous
Decomposition
Products
COx
Hazardous
Polymerization
Will not occur.
Section 11. Toxicological Information
RTECS Number:
Petroleum Jelly, White Not available.
Toxicity LD50: Not available.
LC50: Not available.
Chronic Effects on
Humans
Not available.
Acute Effects on
Humans
May be hazardous in case of eye contact (irritant). May be hazardous in
case of skin contact (irritant). Skin inflammation is characterized by
itching, scaling, reddening, or, occasionally, blistering.
Synergetic Products
(Toxicologically)
Not available.
Irritancy Draize Test: Not available.
Sensitization Not available.
Carcinogenic
Effects
This material is not known to cause cancer in animals or humans.
Toxicity to
Reproductive
System
Not available.
Teratogenic Effects Not available.
Mutagenic Effects Not available.
Section 12. Ecological Information
Ecotoxicity Not available.
BOD5 and COD Not available.
Section 13. Disposal Considerations
EPA Waste
Number
Not available.
Treatment Material does not have an EPA Waste number and is not a listed waste,
however consultation with a permitted waste disposal site (TSD) should
be accomplished.
ALWAYS CONTACT A PERMITTED WASTE DISPOSER (TSD) TO
ASSURE COMPLIANCE WITH ALL CURRENT LOCAL, STATE
AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.
Section 14. Transport Information
DOT Classification Proper Shipping Name: CHEMICALS,
N.O.S.
RQ: Not applicable.
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TDG Classification Not available.
IMO/IMDG
Classification
Not available.
ICAO/IATA
Classification
Not available.
Section 15. Regulatory Information
U.S. Federal
Regulations
TSCA: No products were found.
SARA 302/304/311/312 extremely hazardous substances: No products
were found.
SARA 302/304 emergency planning and notification: No products were
found.
SARA 302/304/311/312 hazardous chemicals: No products were found.
SARA 311/312 MSDS distribution chemical inventory hazard
identification: No products were found.
SARA 313 toxic chemical notification and release reporting: No products
were found.
Clean Water Act (CWA) 307: No products were found.
Clean Water Act (CWA) 311: No products were found.
Clean air act (CAA) 112 accidental release prevention: No products were
found.
Clean air act (CAA) 112 regulated flammable substances: No products
were found.
Clean air act (CAA) 112 regulated toxic substances: No products were
found.
WHMIS (Canada) Not controlled under WHMIS (Canada).
No products were found.
This product has been classiifed in accordance with the hazard criteria of
the Controlled Product Regulations and the MSDS contains all required
information.
International
Regulations
EINECS Not available.
DSCL (EEC) R36/38 Irritating to eyes and skin.
International
Lists
No products were found.
China: No products were found.
State Regulations New Jersey: Petroleum Jelly, White
California prop. 65: No products were found.
Section 16. Other Information
National Fire
Protection
Association
(U.S.A.)
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Health
1
0
Fire Hazard
Reactivity
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Specific Hazard
Changed Since Last
Revision
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Notice to Reader
The statements contained herein are based upon technical data that EMD Chemicals Inc.
believes to be reliable, are offered for information purposes only and as a guide to the
appropriate precautionary and emergency handling of the material by a properly trained
person having the necessary technical skills. Users should consider these data only as a
supplement to other information gathered by them and must make independent
determinations of suitability and completeness of information from all sources to assure
proper use, storage and disposal of these materials and the safety and health of employees
and customers and the protection of the environment. EMD CHEMICALS INC. MAKES
NO REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED,
INCLUDING MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR USE, WITH
RESPECT TO THE INFORMATION HEREIN OR THE PRODUCT TO WHICH THE
INFORMATION REFERS.
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