Material Safety Data Sheet NFPA HMIS Personal Protective Equipment 0 Health Hazard Fire Hazard 0 See Section 5. Section. Chemical Product and Company Identification Common Name/ Trade Name Manufacturer PEG-00 Stearate SPECTRUM LABORATORY PRODUCTS INC. 4422 S. SAN PEDRO STREET GARDENA, CA 90248 Catalog Number(s). CAS# RTECS TSCA P2365, P2876 9004-99-3 Page Number: MD0907300 and TQ5400000 TSCA 8(b) inventory: PEG-00 Stearate Commercial Name(s) Synonym Chemical Name Polyoxyethylene 00 Monostearate; Polyethylene Glycol 00 Monostearate; Poly(oxy-,2-ethanediyl),.alpha.-( -oxooctadecyl)-.omega-hydroxy- Glycols, Polyethylene, Monostearate CI# IN CASE OF EMERGENCY CHEMTREC (24hr) 800-424-9300 Chemical Family Chemical Formula Supplier (C2H4O)nC8H36O2 SPECTRUM LABORATORY PRODUCTS INC. 4422 S. SAN PEDRO STREET GARDENA, CA 90248 CALL (30) 56-8000 Section 2.Composition and Information on Ingredients Name CAS # Exposure Limits TWA (mg/m 3 ) STEL (mg/m 3 ) CEIL (mg/m 3 ) % by Weight ) PEG-00 Stearate 9004-99-3 00 Toxicological Data on Ingredients Section 3. Hazards Identification Potential Acute Health Effects Potential Chronic Health Effects Slightly hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant), of eye contact (irritant), of ingestion. Non-hazardous in case of inhalation. CARCINOGENIC EFFECTS: A4 (Not classifiable for human or animal.) by ACGIH. MUTAGENIC EFFECTS: TERATOGENIC EFFECTS: DEVELOPMENTAL TOXICITY: Repeated or prolonged exposure is not known to aggravate medical condition.
PEG-00 Stearate Page Number: 2 Section 4. First Aid Measures Eye Contact Skin Contact Serious Skin Contact Check for and remove any contact lenses. In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 5 minutes. Cold water may be used. Get medical attention if irritation occurs. Wash with soap and water. Cover the irritated skin with an emollient. Get medical attention if irritation develops. Cold water may be used. Inhalation Serious Inhalation If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical attention. Ingestion Serious 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 and Explosion Data Flammability of the Product Auto-Ignition Temperature Flash Points Flammable Limits Products of Combustion May be combustible at high temperature. OPEN CUP: 260 C (500 F) (Cleveland.). These products are carbon oxides (CO, CO2). Fire Hazards in Presence of Various Substances Explosion Hazards in Presence of Various Substances Fire Fighting Media and Instructions Fire Hazards Explosion Hazards Slightly flammable to flammable in presence of heat. Risks of explosion of the product in presence of mechanical impact: Risks of explosion of the product in presence of static discharge: SMALL FIRE: Use DRY chemical powder. LARGE FIRE: Use water spray, fog or foam. Do not use water jet. Section 6. Accidental Release Measures Small Spill Large Spill Use appropriate tools to put the spilled solid in a convenient waste disposal container. Finish cleaning by spreading water on the contaminated surface and dispose of according to local and regional authority requirements. 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.
PEG-00 Stearate Page Number: 3 Section 7. Handling and Storage Precautions Storage Keep away from heat. Keep away from sources of ignition. Ground all equipment containing material. Do not breathe dust. Keep away from incompatibles such as oxidizing agents, acids. Keep container tightly closed. Keep container in a cool, well-ventilated area. Section 8. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection Engineering Controls Personal Protection 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. Safety glasses. Lab coat. Dust respirator. Be sure to use an approved/certified respirator or equivalent. Gloves. Personal Protection in Case of a Large Spill Exposure Limits Splash goggles. Full suit. Dust respirator. Boots. Gloves. A self contained 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. Section 9. Physical and Chemical Properties Physical state and appearance Molecular Weight ph (% soln/water) Solid. (Flakes solid.) Odor Taste Color Bland. Faint, Fatty. Characteristic. Bitter. Fatty (Slight.) White. Off-white. Boiling Point Melting Point Critical Temperature Specific Gravity 0.99 (Water = ) Vapor Pressure Vapor Density Volatility Odor Threshold Water/Oil Dist. Coeff. Ionicity (in Water) Dispersion Properties See solubility in water, diethyl ether, acetone. Solubility Soluble in cold water, diethyl ether, acetone. Soluble in Ethanol, Toluene. Section 0. Stability and Data Stability Instability Temperature Conditions of Instability Incompatibility with various substances The product is stable. Excess heat, incompatible materials. Reactive with oxidizing agents, acids.
PEG-00 Stearate Page Number: 4 Corrosivity Corrosivity Polymerization Will not occur. Section. Toxicological Information Routes of Entry Toxicity to Animals Chronic Effects on Humans Other Toxic Effects on Humans Toxicity to Animals Chronic Effects on Humans other Toxic Effects on Humans Inhalation. Ingestion. LD50: LC50: CARCINOGENIC EFFECTS: A4 (Not classifiable for human or animal.) by ACGIH. Slightly hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant), of ingestion. Non-hazardous in case of inhalation. Lethal Dose/Conc 50% Kill: LD50 [Rat] - Route: Oral; Dose: 53 ml/kg LD50 [Rabbit] - Route: Oral; Dose: >5 ml/kg LD50 [Hamster] - Route: Oral; Dose: 9.5 ml/kg May cause adverse reproductive effects based on animal test data. May cause cancer based on animal test data. Acute Potential Health Effects: Skin: May cause mild to moderate skin irritation. Eyes: May cause mild eye irritation. Inhalation: Low hazard. Dust may cause respiratory tract irritation. Ingestion: Low hazard. Low toxicity. May cause gastrointestinal tract disturbances/irritation with nausea, vomitng, hypermotility, diarrhea. Chronic Potential Health Effects: Ingestion: Prolonged or repeated ingestion may affect the gastrointestinal tract (see acute ingestion), liver, spleen, and metabolism. Section 2. Ecological Information Ecotoxicity BOD5 and COD Products of Biodegradation Toxicity of the Products of Biodegradation the Products of Biodegradation Possibly hazardous short term degradation products are not likely. However, long term degradation products may arise. The product itself and its products of degradation are not toxic. Section 3. Disposal Considerations Waste Disposal Waste must be disposed of in accordance with federal, state and local environmental control regulations.
PEG-00 Stearate Page Number: 5 Section 4. Transport Information DOT Classification Not a DOT controlled material (United States). Identification Special Provisions for Transport DOT Section 5. Other Regulatory Information and Pictograms Federal and State Regulations California Proposition 65 Warnings Other Regulations TSCA 8(b) inventory: PEG-00 Stearate California prop. 65: This product contains the following ingredients for which the State of California has found to cause cancer which would require a warning under the statute: No products were found. California prop. 65: This product contains the following ingredients for which the State of California has found to cause birth defects which would require a warning under the statute: No products were found. EINECS: This product is not on the European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical Substances. Canada: Listed on Canadian Domestic Substance List (DSL). China: Not listed on National Inventory. Japan: Listed on National Inventory (ENCS). Korea: Listed on National Inventory (KECI). Philippines: Listed on National Inventory (PICCS). Australia: Listed on AICS. Other Classifications WHMIS (Canada) Not controlled under WHMIS (Canada). DSCL (EEC) This product is not classified according to the EU regulations. HMIS (U.S.A.) Health Hazard Fire Hazard 0 National Fire Protection Association (U.S.A.) Health 0 Flammability Personal Protection E Specific hazard WHMIS (Canada) DSCL (Europe) TDG (Canada)
PEG-00 Stearate Page Number: 6 ADR (Europe) Protective Equipment Gloves (impervious). Lab coat. Dust respirator. Be sure to use an approved/certified respirator or equivalent. Safety glasses. Section 6. Other Information MSDS Code References Other Special Considerations P2876X Major Uses: Surfactant; emulsifier; as an emulsifier in preparation of cosmetics, creams, lotions, ointments and in pharmaceutical preparations which are soluble in water; lubricant; in sunscreens compositions as a moisturizing base. Validated by Sonia Owen on 6/25/2008. Verified by Sonia Owen. Printed 6/25/2008. CALL (30) 56-8000 Notice to Reader All chemicals may pose unknown hazards and should be used with caution. This Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) applies only to the material as packaged. If this product is combined with other materials, deteriorates, or becomes contaminated, it may pose hazards not mentioned in this MSDS. It shall be the user's responsibility to develop proper methods of handling and personal protection based on the actual conditions of use. While this MSDS is based on technical data judged to be reliable, Spectrum Quality Products, Inc. assumes no responsibility for the completeness or accuracy of the information contained herein.