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CAS Number:
Synonyms:
Generic Chemical Name:
Product Type:
Preparation/Revision Date:
Not applicable for mixtures
None
Mixture
Multipurpose
1-1-06

1. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Appearance:
Brown gel
Odor:
Characteristic
Principal Hazards: WARNING
Causes eye irritation.
May cause skin irritation.
May cause respiratory tract irritation.
May cause allergic skin reaction.
May cause allergic respiratory reaction.
This material is considered hazardous by the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard 29CFR 1910.1200 (See Section 10 for complete health hazard information)
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2. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Hazardous Ingredients:
Comp CAS # % By WT. Carcinogen
Modified Rosin Resin
Confidential
From 30 to 39.9%
N/E
Hydrocarbon Solvent
Confidential
From 10 to 19.9%
N/E
Ester Copolymer
Confidential
From 5 to 9.9%
N/E
Cobalt Carboxylate
Confidential
From 0.5 to 1.5%
N/E
Cobalt Naphthenates
Confidential
From 0.1 to 0.9%
IARC Suspect Carcinogen
N/E: Not Established

3. FIRST AID MEASURES
EYES:
Flush immediately with water for at least 15 minutes. Get immediate medical attention.
SKIN:
Wash with soap and water. Remove contaminated clothing. Get medical attention if irritation develops. Launder contaminated clothing before reuse and discard shoes and other leather articles saturated with the material.
INHALATION: Remove exposed person to fresh air if adverse effects are observed. If breathing is labored, administer oxygen. If breathing has stopped, apply artificial respiration. If irritation persists or if toxic symptoms are observed, get medical attention.
ORAL: DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. If conscious, give 2 glasses of water. Get immediate medical attention.
ADDITIONAL INFO: Note To Physician: Treat symptomatically.

4. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
FLASHPOINT:
>248°F (120°C)
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA:
CO2, dry chemical or foam. Water can be used to cool and protect exposed material.
FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES: Wear full protective firegear including self-contained breathing apparatus operated in the positive pressure mode with full facepiece, coat, pants, gloves and boots. Water may cause splattering.
UNUSUAL FIRE & EXPLOSION HAZARDS: Toxic fumes, gases or vapors may evolve on burning.
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5. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
SPILL PROCEDURES:
Personal Protective Equipment must be worn, see Personal Protection Section for PPE recommendations. Ventilate area if spilled in confined space or other poorly ventilated areas. Prevent entry into sewers and waterways. Pick up free gel for recycle and/or disposal. Check under Transportation and Labeling (DOT/CERCLA) and Other Regulatory Information Section (SARA) for hazardous substances to determine regulatory reporting requirements for spills.

6. HANDLING & STORAGE
PUMPING TEMPERATURE:
Not determined
MAXIMUM HANDLING TEMPERATURE:
Not determined
HANDLING PROCEDURES: Keep material away from heat, sparks, pilot lights, static electricity and open flame. Keep containers closed when not in use. Contact with heated material may cause thermal burns. Wash thoroughly after handling. Empty container contains product residue which may exhibit hazards of product.
MAXIMUM STORAGE TEMPERATURE: Not determined
STORAGE PROCEDURES: Keep material away from heat, sparks, pilot lights, static electricity and open flame. Store in well ventilated area. Store in cool, dry, well ventilated area.
LOADING TEMPERATURE: Not determined

7. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
EXPOSURE LIMITS:
None established
OTHER EXPOSURE LIMITS: Contains mineral oil. Under conditions which may generate mists, observe the OSHA PEL of 5 mg per cubic meter. ACGIH STEL of 10 mg per cubic meter.
ENGINEERING CONTROLS: Use local exhaust ventilation to control mists or vapors Additional ventilation or exhaust may be required to maintain air concentrations below recommended exposure limits.
GLOVE PROCEDURES: Use nitrile or neoprene gloves.
EYE PROTECTION: Safety glasses. If potential for splash or mist exists, wear chemical goggles or faceshield.
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: Use NIOSH/MSHA approved full face respirator with a combination organic vapor and dust/mist cartridge if the recommended exposure limit is exceeded. Use self-contained breathing apparatus for entry into confined space, for other poorly ventilated areas and for large spill clean-up sites.
CLOTHING RECOMMENDATION:
Long sleeve shirt is recommended. Use chemically protective boots when necessary to avoid contaminating shoes. Do not wear rings, watches or similar apparel that could entrap the material and cause a skin reaction.
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8. PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
FLASHPOINT:
>248°F (120°C)
PERCENT VOC:
Not Determined
UPPER FLAMMABLE LIMIT: Not Determined
VAPOR DENSITY:
Not Determined
LOWER FLAMMABLE LIMIT: Not Determined
EVAPORATION
RATE:
Not Determined
AUTOIGNITION POINT: Not Determined
ODOR:
Characteristic
EXPLOSION DATA: Material does not have explosive properties
APPEARANCE:
Brown gel
VAPOR PRESSURE: Not Determined
VISCOSITY:
Unknown
PH: Not Determined ODOR THRESHOLD: Unknown
SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 0.95 (25º C) BOILING POINT: Not Determined
BULK DENSITY: Not Determined POUR POINT TEMPERATURE: Not Determined
WATER SOLUBILITY: Insoluble MELTING/FREEZING POINT: Not Determined
PERCENT VOLATILE: Unknown
The above data are typical values and do not constitute a specification. Vapor pressure data are calculated unless otherwise noted.

9. STABILITY & REACTIVITY
STABILITY:
Material is normally stable at moderately elevated temperatures and pressures.
DECOMPOSITION TEMPERATURE: Not Determined
INCOMPATIBILITY: Oxidizing agents
POLYMERIZATION: Will not occur
THERMAL DECOMPOSITION: Smoke, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, aldehydes and other products of incomplete combustion.
CONDITION TO AVOID: Not Determined

10. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Acute Exposure
EYE IRRITATION: Moderate to strong eye irritation. Based on data from components or similar materials.
SKIN IRRITATION: May cause skin irritation. Based on data from components or similar materials. Prolonged or repeated skin contact as from clothing wet with material may cause dermatitis. Symptoms may include redness, edema, drying and cracking of the skin.
RESPIRATORY IRRITATION: May cause nose, throat and lung irritation. Based on data from components or similar materials.
DERMAL TOXICITY: The LD50 in rabbits is > 2000 mg/Kg. Based on data from components or similar materials.
INHALATION TOXICITY: High concentrations may cause headache and nausea.
ORAL TOXICITY: The LD50 in rats is > 5000 mg/kg. Based on data from components or similar materials. Swallowing material may cause irritation of the gastrointestinal lining, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and abdominal pain. Ingestion may cause CNS depression. Material can be aspirated into the lungs during the act of swallowing or vomiting. This could result in pulmonary edema and chemical pneumonitis.
DERMAL SENSITIZATION: May cause skin sensitization. Based on data from components or similar materials.
INHALATION SENSITIZATION: May cause respiratory tract sensitization. Based on data from components or similar materials.
Chronic Exposure
CHRONIC TOXICITY: No data available to indicate product or any components present at greater than 1% arc chronic health hazards.
CARCINOGENICITY: There is no evidence of carcinogenicity for the middle distillates present in this product. Experimental data have shown cobalt and cobalt compounds to be neoplastic and tumorigenic in laboratory animals. IARC has determined that cobalt and cobalt compounds are possible carcinogenic to humans (Group 2B).
MUTAGENICITY: No data available to indicate product or any components present at greater than 0.1% are mutagenic or genotoxic.
REPRODUCTIVE TOXICITY: No data available to indicate either product or components present at greater than 0.1% that may cause reproductive toxicity.
TERATOGENICITY: No data available to indicate product or any components contained at greater than 0.1% may cause birth defects.
Additional Information
OTHER: No other health hazards known.
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11. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Environmental Toxicity
FRESHWATER FISH TOXICITY: Not determined
FRESHWATER INVERTEBRATES TOXICITY: Not determined
ALGAL INHIBITION: Not determined
SALTWATER FISH TOXICITY: Not determined
SALTWATER INVERTEBRATES TOXICITY: Not determined
BACTERIA TOXICITY: Not determined
MISC. TOXICITY: Not determined
Environmental Fate
BIODEGRADATION: Adequate data is not available to estimate the biodegradation potential of this material.
BIOACCUMULATION: There is no data available to evaluate this material for bioconcentration.
SOIL MOBILITY: Not determined

12. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATION
Waste Disposal:
This material, if discarded, is not a hazardous waste under RCRA Regulation 40 CFR 261.

13. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
ICAO/IATA (US):
Not regulated
ICAO/IATA (International): Not regulated
IMDG: Not regulated
IMDG (Elevated): Elevated temperature liquid, n.o.s., Class 9 UN3257, PG III.
IMDG EMS FIRE: Not applicable
IMDG EMS SPILL: Not applicable
IMDG MFAG: Not applicable
IMO MARINE VEHICLE: DO NOT TRANSPORT-additional information required.
USCG COMPATIBILITY: Not determined
U.S. DOT BULK: Not regulated
U.S. DOT BULK (Elevated): Elevated temperature liquid, n.o.s., Class 9 UN3257, PG III.
U.S. DOT NON-BULK: Not regulated
DOT NAERG: Not applicable
TDG BULK: Not regulated
TDG BULK (Elevated): Elevated temperature liquid, n.o.s., Class 9 UN3257, PG III.
TDG NON-BULK: Not regulated
MEXICO: Not regulated
MEXICO (Elevated): Elevated temperature liquid, n.o.s., Class 9 UN3257, PG III.
MEXICO NON-BULK: Not regulated
BULK QUANITY: 85000 liters, 2,2457 gal.
NON-BULK QUANITY: 207.8 liters, 55 gal.

14. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Global Chemical Inventories
U.S. TSCA INVENTORY: All components of this material are on the US TSCA Inventory or are exempt.
OTHER TSCA REG.: Section 8b (Benzene, methyl-). Section 8b (Cobalt, naphthenate). Section 4a (Naphthalene). May be subject to export notification under TSCA Section 12(b).
EEC EINECS: May require notification under EC Seventh Amendment Directive 92/32/EEC.
JAPAN METI: This product requires notification in Japan.
AUSTRALIA: This product requires notification before sale in Australia.
CANADA: All components are in compliance with the Canadian Environmental Protection Act and are present on the Domestic Substances List.
SWITZERLAND: May require notification before sale in Switzerland.
KOREA: This product requires notification before sale in Korea.
PHILIPPINES: This product requires notification before sale in the Philippines.
CHINA: This product requires notification in China.
Other U.S. Federal Regulations:
SARA EXTREMELY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES: This product does not contain greater than 1.0% of any chemical substance on the SARA Extremely Hazardous Substances list.
SARA SECTION 313: This product does not contain greater than 1.0% (greater than 0.1% for carcinogenic substance) of any chemical substances listed under SARA Section 313.
SARA 313 CLASSIFICATIONS:
ACUTE HAZARD:
YES
CHRONIC HAZARD:
NO
FIRE HAZARD:
NO
REACTIVITY HAZARD:
NO
CERCLA HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES: Non known
FDA APPROVAL: Not applicable
State Regulations:
CALIFORNIA PROP. 65: This product contains the following chemical(s) known to the state of California to cause cancer and/or birth defects based on maximum impurity levels of components: < 1 ppm Toluene, CAS no. 108-88-3 < 1 ppm Naphthalene, CAS no 91-20-3.
Registrations:
U.S. FUEL REGISTRATION:
Not applicable
U.S. AGRICULTURE:
This product has not been filed with the USDA to support H2 approvals.
NSF NONFOOD COMPOUNDS REGISTRATION:
Not determined
FINNISH REGISTRATION NUMBER:
Not registered
SWEDEN REGISTRATION NUMBER:
Not registered
NORWAY REGISTRATION NUMBER:
Not registered
DANISH REGISTRATION NUMBER:
Not registered
SWITZERLAND BAG T REGISTRATION NUMBER:
Not registered
KOREAN REGISTRATION NUMBER:
Not registered
CHINA REGISTRATION NUMBER:
Not registered
NEW ZEALAND REGISTRATION NUMBER:
Not registered
Other/International:
TDG REGULATED LIMIT: Not known
U.S. TARIFF HEADING NUMBER: Not determined
SCHEDULE B NUMBER: Not determined
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15. OTHER INFORMATION
U.S. NFPA Codes:
Health Fire Reactivity Special
2
1
0
N/E
HMIS Codes:
Health Fire Reactivity
2* 1 0
Precautionary Labels - WARNING:
Causes eye irritation
May cause skin irritation
May cause respiratory tract irritation
May cause allergic skin reaction
May cause allergic respiratory reaction
Revision Indicators:
This MSDS has no revisions since July 8, 2005.
The information presented herein has been compiled from sources considered to be dependable and is accurate to the best of our knowledge; however, Bowers Ink Company makes no warranty whatsoever, expressed or implied of merchantability or fitness for the particular purpose, regarding the accuracy of such data or the results to be obtained from use thereof. The Bowers Ink Company assumes no responsibility for injury to recipient or to third persons or for any damage to any property and recipient assumes all such risks.
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