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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

MSDS Name: A-594-5 INVISIBLE BLUE PIGMENT

GLITTERBUG POWDER

Revision Date: 02/04/00

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SECTION I - PRODUCT AND COMPANY INFORMATION

Product Name: A-594-5 INVISIBLE BLUE PIGMENT

CAS Number MIXTURE

HMIS Rating: Health: 1 Fire: 1 Reactivity: 0

Company Identification: DAY-GLO COLOR CORP.

4515 SAINT CLAIR AVENUE, CLEVELAND OH 44103

Telephone/Fax: (216) 391-7070 (216) 391-7751

Chemtrec (24 hr. Emergency) (800) 424-9300

Product Class SYNTHETIC ORGANIC COLORANT

Trade Name INVISIBLE BLUE PIGMENT

Product Code A-594-5

 

SECTION II - INGREDIENT AND HAZARD INFORMATION

Ingredient Name CAS Number Percent   (No hazardous ingredients known at this time.)

 

SECTION III - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

EYE CONTACT

May cause irritation.

 

SKIN CONTACT

May cause irritation.

 

INHALATION HAZARDS

Outgassing of formaldehyde vapors can be irritating.

 

INGESTION HAZARDS

Small amounts swallowed are not likely to cause injury. Not a hazard in normal industrial use.

 

TARGET ORGANS

No organs affected.

 

CANCER HAZARDS

This product contains less than 0.1% free formaldehyde and may be capable of outgassing formaldehyde at levels in

excess of OSHA's Action Level under some conditions of use. Formaldehyde is a potential cancer hazard. Long

term exposure may result in dermatitis or respiratory sensitization for sensitive individuals.

 

SECTION IV - FIRST AID MEASURES

EYE CONTACT

Immediately flush with water for at least 15 minutes while holding eyelids open. Call a physician.

 

SKIN CONTACT

Practice good industrial hygiene. Wash with soap and water.

 

INHALATION

Remove to fresh air. Treat symptoms. Call a physician.

 

INGESTION

Do not induce vomiting. Give water. Call a physician.

 

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SECTION V - FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES

Flammability Class NA.  Flash Point: None.  Explosive Range: None.

 

FLAMMABLE PROPERTIES

During a fire, irritating and toxic gases may be formed. Do not breathe smoke or fumes.

Wear suitable protective equipment.

 

EXTINGUISHING MEDIA

Use dry chemical, alcohol foam, carbon dioxide or water spray when fighting fires involving  this material.

 

FIRE FIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS

Keep unnecessary people away. Isolate area. Stay upwind. Wear self-contained breathing apparatus.

 

SECTION VI - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

CONTAINMENT

This material is hydrophobic and should be prevented from entering the sewer system.

 

CLEAN-UP

Place in an appropriate recovery or salvage drum for disposal.

CERCLA/SUPERFUND AMENDMENTS AND

                                                                                                                                                              

REAUTHORIZATION ACT (TITLE III)

This is not a regulated material under 40 CFR 117, 302. Notification of spills is not required.

 

EVACUATION

Not normally necessary. Refer to your organization's Release Response Procedures.

 

SECTION VII - HANDLING AND STORAGE

HANDLING

Use in a well ventilated area. Improper handling may lead to dust cloud formation which, as with any organic dust, may be an explosion hazard.

 

STORAGE

Store in a dry area.

 

SECTION VIII - EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION

Occupational Exposure Limits

ACGIH TLV ACGIH TLV-C ACGIH STEL OSHA STEL OSHA PEL

Although no exposure limit has been established for this product, the OSHA PEL for nuisance dust of 15 mg/m3 total dust and 5 mg/m3 respirable dust is recommended. In addition, the ACGIH TLV for nuisance dust is 10 mg/m3.

 

ENGINEERING CONTROLS

General ventilation is recommended. Additional local exhaust ventilation is recommended where dusts, mists,

or vapors may be released.

 

RESPIRATORY PROTECTION

In the case of levels above OSHA's PEL, use a NIOSH approved respirator with a combination of a cartridge approved for formaldehyde with a dust filter.

 

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

Where contact is likely, chemical resistant gloves and safety glasses or goggles are recommended.

 

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SECTION IX - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Form: Powder

Appearance/Color: Colorless

Odor: Pungent

Solubility (in water): Insoluble

Boiling Range: None

Evaporation Rate: Non Volatile

Vapor Density: Non Volatile

% Volatile Weight 0.%

% Volatile Volume: 0.%

Weight/Gallon: 11.41

VOC None

 

SECTION X - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Stability: This product is stable

Hazardous Polymerization: Hazardous polymerization will not occur

 

CONDITIONS TO AVOID

Heat, sparks, and open flame.

 

INCOMPATIBILITIES

Strong oxidizers.

 

HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS

In the event of combustion, oxides of carbon, nitrogen and sulfur will be formed.

 

                SECTION XI - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

                      Acute Oral Toxicity (albino rats): LD50 >16,000 mg/kg

Ac                 Acute Inhalation (albino rats): LC50 >4 mg/l (4 hours)

                      Acute Dermal Toxicity (albino rats): LD50 >23,000 mg/kg

 

SECTION XII - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

No studies have been conducted on this product.

 

SECTION XIII - DISPOSAL

Dispose of in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations.

 

SECTION XIV - TRANSPORT INFORMATION

UN Number NOT REGULATED

Packaging Group

Hazard Class

Shipping Name

 

SECTION XV - REGULATORY INFORMATION

SARA TITLE III SECTION 313:

This product contains no chemicals subject to the reporting requirements of Section 313 of the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know

                                                                                             

Act.

-PROP 65 (CARCINOGEN)

WARNING: This product contains a chemical known to the state of California to cause cancer.

Ingredient Name CAS Number

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FORMALDEHYDE 00050-00-0

SARA SECTIONS 311 AND 312

Reporting of this product is not required.

 

TOXIC SUBSTANCES CONTROL ACT (TSCA)

All components in this product are listed, or are excluded from listing on the U.S. Toxic Substances Control

Act (TSCA) 8(b) Inventory.

 

CLEAN WATER ACT

This product contains no ingredients regulated by the Clean Water Act.

 

CLEAN AIR ACT

This product contains no ingredients regulated by the Clean Air Act.

 

HAZARDOUS AIR POLLUTANTS (HAPS)

This product contains no Hazardous Air Pollutants (HAP's).

 

CLEAN AIR ACT AMMENDMENTS (ODS)

No DAY-GLO product contains an ozone depleting substance (ODS), nor are any of our products manufactured with them.

 

COALITION OF NORTHEAST GOVERNORS (CONEG)

This product is in compliance with CONEG (i.e., total cadmium, chromium, lead and

mercury < 100 ppm).

FDA 21 CFR

DAY-GLO Color Corp. products are not listed by the FDA for use under

21 CFR since potential applications are so numerous that specific applications must

be submitted to the FDA for inclusion in the 21 CFR FDA listing.

 

SECTION XVI - OTHER INFORMATION

LABEL INFORMATION

A-594-5 - INVISIBLE BLUE PIGMENT

HEALTH - 1 FLAMMABILITY - 1 REACTIVITY - 0

PRECAUTIONS: Contains less than 0.1% formaldehyde a potential Cancer Hazard. May outgas to levels above OSHA's action level with possible respiratory sensitization. Use & store with adequate ventilation. As with most organic dusts there is a possible dust explosion hazard with ignition source.

FIRST AID: EYES: Flush with water for 15 minutes. SKIN: Wash

Wash with soap and water. INGESTION: Give water, do not induce vomiting. Call a physician.

FIRE FIGHTING USE: Water spray, dry chemical, foam or CO2(Toxic fumes emitted on burning).

SPILL CONTROL: Sweep up and dispose according to local, state and federal regulations.

CONTAINS: CAS NO. OR NJ TSRN:

RESIN 39277-28-6

 

TARGET ORGANS: NO ORGANS AFFECTED.     MATERIAL V.O.C.: NONE

 

CALIFORNIA PROP 65: This product contains a component known to the state of California to cause cancer: Formaldehyde (50-00-0).

 

NOTE - Additional information is available from your Employer & the Material Safety Data Sheet.

 

DISCLAIMER

The information contained herein is believed to be accurate, but is not warranted. Nothing contained herein constitutes a specification, nor is it intended to warrant suitability for the intended use.