Material Safety Data Sheet NFPA HMIS Personal Protective Equipment 2 0 Health Hazard Fire Hazard 2 0 See Section 5. Section. Chemical Product and Company Identification Common Name/ Trade Name Manufacturer Commercial Name(s) Synonym Chemical Name Tris(hydroxymethyl)nitromethane SPECTRUM LABORATORY PRODUCTS INC. 4422 S. SAN PEDRO STREET GARDENA, CA 90248 Spectris Nitro Tris Nitro Tris(hydroxymethyl)nitromethane Catalog Number(s). CAS# RTECS TSCA CI# SP308 26--4 TY7350000 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY CHEMTREC (24hr) 800-424-9300 Page Number: TSCA 8(b) inventory: Tris(hydroxymethyl)nitromethan Chemical Family Chemical Formula Supplier O2NC(CH2OH)3 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 ) Tris(hydroxymethyl)nitromethane 26--4 00 Toxicological Data on Ingredients Tris(hydroxymethyl)nitromethane: ORAL (LD50): Acute: 900 mg/kg [Rat]. 900 mg/kg [Mouse]. Section 3. Hazards Identification Potential Acute Health Effects Hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant), of eye contact (irritant), of ingestion, of inhalation. Potential Chronic Health Effects CARCINOGENIC EFFECTS: MUTAGENIC EFFECTS: TERATOGENIC EFFECTS: DEVELOPMENTAL TOXICITY: Repeated or prolonged exposure is not known to aggravate medical condition.
Tris(hydroxymethyl)nitromethane Page Number: 2 Section 4. First Aid Measures Eye Contact Skin Contact Serious Skin Contact Inhalation Serious Inhalation 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. In case of contact, immediately flush skin with plenty of water. Cover the irritated skin with an emollient. Remove contaminated clothing and shoes. Cold water may be used.wash clothing before reuse. Thoroughly clean shoes before reuse. Get medical attention. Wash with a disinfectant soap and cover the contaminated skin with an anti-bacterial cream. Seek immediate medical attention. 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 Fire Hazards in Presence of Various Substances May be combustible at high temperature. CLOSED CUP: Higher than 93.3 C (200 F). These products are carbon oxides (CO, CO2), nitrogen oxides (NO, NO2...). Releases formaldehyde at alkaline ph or when decomposed at high temperature. Slightly flammable to flammable in presence of open flames and sparks, of heat. Non-flammable in presence of shocks. Explosion Hazards in Presence of Various Substances Risks of explosion of the product in presence of mechanical impact: Risks of explosion of the product in presence of static discharge: Fire Fighting Media and Instructions Fire Hazards Explosion Hazards SMALL FIRE: Use DRY chemical powder. LARGE FIRE: Use water spray, fog or foam. Do not use water jet. High heat may cause decomposition with evolution of gases; possible releases of formaldehyde and oxides of carbon and nitrogen may become violent. Section 6. Accidental Release Measures Small Spill Large Spill Use appropriate tools to put the spilled solid in a convenient waste disposal container. If necessary: Neutralize the residue with a dilute solution of sodium carbonate. 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. Neutralize the residue with a dilute solution of sodium carbonate. Finish cleaning by spreading water on the contaminated surface and allow to evacuate through the sanitary system.
Tris(hydroxymethyl)nitromethane Page Number: 3 Section 7. Handling and Storage Precautions Storage Keep away from heat. Keep away from sources of ignition. Empty containers pose a fire risk, evaporate the residue under a fume hood. Ground all equipment containing material. Do not ingest. Do not breathe dust. Wear suitable protective clothing. In case of insufficient ventilation, wear suitable respiratory equipment. If ingested, seek medical advice immediately and show the container or the label. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Keep away from incompatibles such as alkalis. Keep container tightly closed. Keep container in a cool, well-ventilated area. Do not store above 23 C (73.4 F). Section 8. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection Engineering Controls Personal Protection Personal Protection in Case of a Large Spill Exposure Limits 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. Splash goggles. Lab coat. Dust respirator. Be sure to use an approved/certified respirator or equivalent. Gloves. 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 Solid. (Crystals solid.) Odor Odorless. Molecular Weight ph (% soln/water) 5.2 g/mole 3.5 [Acidic.] Taste Color Off-White to Yellow-White Boiling Point Melting Point Critical Temperature Specific Gravity Vapor Pressure Not applicable. Vapor Density Volatility Odor Threshold Water/Oil Dist. Coeff. Ionicity (in Water) Dispersion Properties See solubility in water. Solubility Easily soluble in cold water, hot water. Section 0. Stability and Data Stability Instability Temperature Conditions of Instability Incompatibility with various substances The product is stable. Excess heat, incompatible materials, alkaline ph Reactive with alkalis.
Tris(hydroxymethyl)nitromethane Page Number: 4 Corrosivity Non-corrosive in presence of glass. Corrosivity Polymerization Incompatible with aimines, and bases such as caustic soda and bleach. High heat or exposure to alkaline ph may cause decomposition with evolution of gases; possible releases of formaldehyde and oxides of carbon and nitrogen may become violent. 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. Acute oral toxicity (LD50): 900 mg/kg [Mouse]. Hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant), of ingestion, of inhalation. Acute Potential Health Effects: Skin: May cause skin irritation. Eyes: May cause eye irritation. Inhalation: May cause respiratory tract and mucous membrane irritation. Ingestion: May be harmful if swallowed. May cause gastrointestinal tract irritation. May affect behavior (general depressed activity) and respiration. 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 products of degradation are less toxic than the product itself. Section 3. Disposal Considerations Waste Disposal Waste must be disposed of in accordance with federal, state and local environmental control regulations.
Tris(hydroxymethyl)nitromethane Page Number: 5 Section 4. Transport Information DOT Classification Identification Not a DOT controlled material (United States). Not applicable. Special Provisions for Transport Not applicable. DOT Section 5. Other Regulatory Information and Pictograms Federal and State Regulations TSCA 8(b) inventory: Tris(hydroxymethyl)nitromethane California Proposition 65 Warnings Other Regulations EINECS: This product is on the European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical Substances. Other Classifications WHMIS (Canada) Not controlled under WHMIS (Canada). DSCL (EEC) R22- Harmful if swallowed. R36/38- Irritating to eyes and skin. S2- Keep out of the reach of children. S46- If swallowed, seek medical advice immediately and show this container or label. HMIS (U.S.A.) Health Hazard Fire Hazard Personal Protection 2 0 E National Fire Protection Association (U.S.A.) Health 2 0 Flammability Specific hazard WHMIS (Canada) DSCL (Europe) TDG (Canada) ADR (Europe) Protective Equipment
Tris(hydroxymethyl)nitromethane Page Number: 6 Gloves. Lab coat. Dust respirator. Be sure to use an approved/certified respirator or equivalent. Splash goggles. Section 6. Other Information MSDS Code References Other Special Considerations S4690 Validated by Sonia Owen on 8//2006. Verified by Sonia Owen. Printed 9/4/2006. 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.