MSDS - BHT =========================================================================== Ingredients/Identity Information =========================================================================== Proprietary: NO Ingredient: P-CRESOL, 2,6-DI-TERT-BUTYL-; (4-METHYL-2,6-DI-TERT-BUTYL-PHENOL) Ingredient Sequence Number: 01 Percent: >99 NIOSH (RTECS) Number: GO7875000 CAS Number: 128-37-0 OSHA PEL: 10 MG/M3 (MFR) ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/M3 (MFR) =========================================================================== Physical/Chemical Characteristics =========================================================================== Appearance And Odor: WHITE GRANULAR, FAINT ODOR. Boiling Point: 509F,265C Melting Point: 157F,69C Vapor Pressure (MM Hg/70 F): N/A Vapor Density (Air=1): 7.6 Specific Gravity: 0.899 (H*20=1) Evaporation Rate And Ref: NOT APPLICABLE Solubility In Water: INSOLUBLE Percent Volatiles By Volume: N/A Magnetism (Milligauss): N/P =========================================================================== Fire and Explosion Hazard Data =========================================================================== Flash Point: >260F,>127C Flash Point Method: COC Lower Explosive Limit: N/A Upper Explosive Limit: N/A Extinguishing Media: FOAM, CARBON DIOXIDE, DRY CHEMICAL, WATER. Special Fire Fighting Proc: WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA AND FULL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (FP N). MOVE EXPOSED CONTAINERS FROM FIRE AREA IF POSS. USE WATER TO KEEP FIRE EXPOSED CNTNRS COOL. Unusual Fire And Expl Hazrds: CONTACT WITH STRONG OXIDIZERS MAY CAUSE FIRE. CLOSED CONTAINERS MAY EXPLODE DUE TO PRESSURE BUILDUP WHEN EXPOSED TO EXTREME HEAT. Report for NIIN: 00N033724 =========================================================================== Reactivity Data =========================================================================== Stability: YES Cond To Avoid (Stability): NOT APPLICABLE. Materials To Avoid: OXIDIZING AGENTS, STRONG ACIDS. Hazardous Decomp Products: CO*2, CO. Hazardous Poly Occur: NO Conditions To Avoid (Poly): NOT RELEVANT =========================================================================== Health Hazard Data =========================================================================== LD50-LC50 Mixture: NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER. Route Of Entry - Inhalation: YES Route Of Entry - Skin: NO Route Of Entry - Ingestion: YES Health Haz Acute And Chronic: ACUTE: INHALATION: CAN CAUSE IRRITATION OF NASAL AND RESPIRATORY PASSAGES. EYES: CONTACT MAY CAUSE SEVERE IRRITATION OR BURNS. SKIN: PROLONGED CONTACT MAY CAUSE SKIN IRRITATION. INGESTION: IF LARGE QUANTITIES, MAY CAUSE DIARRHEA, RESPIRATORY DEPRESSION, TREMORS, CHRONIC PULMONARY EDEMA OR CONJECTION (EFTS OF OVEREXP) Carcinogenicity - NTP: NO Carcinogenicity - IARC: NO Carcinogenicity - OSHA: NO Explanation Carcinogenicity: NOT RELEVANT Signs/Symptoms Of Overexp: HLTH HAZ: AND HEMORRAGE. CHRONIC: STUDIES INDICATE SOME EFFECT ON NEWBORN IN LABORATORY ANIMALS SO MATERIAL IS AN EXPERIMENTAL TERATOGEN. LIMITED ANIMAL EXPERIMENTS SUGGEST LIMITED TOXICITY. Med Cond Aggravated By Exp: NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER. Emergency/First Aid Proc: INHAL: REMOVE VICTIM FROM EXPOS, RESTORE BRTHG IF NEC, & CONT PHYS IMMED. EYE: FLUSH WITH COPIOUS AMTS OF H*2O FOR AT LEAST 15 MIN. CONT AN OPHTHALMOLOGIST/PHYS IMMED. SKIN: WASH AFFECTED AREA W/SOAP & H*2O FOR 15 MIN. IF IRRIT OCCURS CONT PHYS. INGEST: IF VICTIM IS CONSCIOUS, IMMED GIVE 2-4 GLASSES OF H*2O. INDUCE VOMIT BY TOUCHING FINGER TO BACK OF THROAT. CONT PHYS/POIS CNTRL CENTER IMMED. =========================================================================== Precautions for Safe Handling and Use =========================================================================== Steps If Matl Released/Spill: PROVIDE VENTILATION AND REMOVE ANY HEAT OR FLAME. SWEEP UP WITH A MINIMUM OF DUSTING OR VACUUM WITH A FILTERED OUTLET VACUUMING SYSTEM. PUT RESULTING WASTE INTO A REMOVABLE HEAD STEEL DRUM. Neutralizing Agent: NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER. Waste Disposal Method: FOR DISPOSAL, CONTRACT WITH A LICENSED CHEMICAL WASTE DISPOSAL AGENCY. DISCHARGE, TREATMENT, OR DISPOSAL MAY BE SUBJECT TO FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL REGULATIONS. DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS (FP N). Precautions-Handling/Storing: STORE IN COOL, DRY, WELL VENTILATED STORAGE AREA. DO NOT STORE NEAR OXIDIZING AGENTS OR STRONG ACIDS. Other Precautions: DO NOT STORE NEAR FOOD PRODUCTS. WASH HANDS THOROUGHLY BEFORE EATING, DRIKING, OR USING REST ROOM. Report for NIIN: 00N033724 =========================================================================== Control Measures =========================================================================== Respiratory Protection: NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED DUST/MIST/ORGANIC VAPOR RESPIRATOR IF CONCENTRATIONS EXCEED ACCEPTABLE LIMITS OR IRRITATION OCCURS. Ventilation: LOCAL EXHAUST RECOMMENDED. Protective Gloves: NEOPRENE OR RUBBER GLOVES. Eye Protection: CHEMICAL WORKERS GOGGLES (FP N). Other Protective Equipment: SAFETY SHOWER, EYE WASH STATION. Work Hygienic Practices: NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER. Suppl. Safety & Health Data: NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER. =========================================================================== Transportation Data =========================================================================== Trans Data Review Date: 93040 DOT PSN Code: ZZZ DOT Proper Shipping Name: NOT REGULATED BY THIS MODE OF TRANSPORTATION IMO PSN Code: ZZZ IMO Proper Shipping Name: NOT REGULATED FOR THIS MODE OF TRANSPORTATION IATA PSN Code: ZZZ IATA Proper Shipping Name: NOT REGULATED BY THIS MODE OF TRANSPORTATION AFI PSN Code: ZZZ AFI Prop. Shipping Name: NOT REGULATED BY THIS MODE OF TRANSPORTATION Additional Trans Data: NOT REGULATED FOR TRANSPORTATION Report for NIIN: 00N033724 =========================================================================== Disposal Data =========================================================================== =========================================================================== Label Data =========================================================================== Label Required: YES Technical Review Date: 08SEP92 Label Date: 20AUG92 Label Status: M Common Name: CAO-3 BHT Chronic Hazard: YES Signal Word: WARNING! Acute Health Hazard-Slight: X Contact Hazard-Moderate: X Fire Hazard-Slight: X Reactivity Hazard-None: X Special Hazard Precautions: STORE IN COOL, DRY, WELL VENTILATED STORAGE CONTACT MAY CAUSE SEVERE IRRITATION OR BURNS. SKIN: PROLONGED CONTACT MAY Report for NIIN: 00N033724 CAUSE SKIN IRRITATION. INGESTION: IF LARGE QUANTITIES, MAY CAUSE DIARRHEA, RESPIRATORY DEPRESSION, TREMORS, CHRONIC PULMONARY EDEMA OR CONJECTION AND HEMORRAGE. CHRONIC: STUDIES INDICATE SOME EFFECT ON NEWBORN IN LABORATORY ANIMALS SO MATERIAL IS AN EXPERIMENTAL TERATOGEN. LIMITED ANIMAL EXPERIMENTS SUGGEST LIMITED TOXICITY. Protect Eye: Y Protect Skin: Y Protect Respiratory: Y