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 Commercial Name(s) Synonym Chemical Name Mastic gum, tears SPECTRUM CHEMICAL MFG. CORP. 4422 S. SAN PEDRO STREET GARDENA, CA 90248 Catalog Number(s). CAS# RTECS TSCA CI# MA80 6789-92-2 OQ263000 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY CHEMTREC (24hr) 800-424-9300 Page Number: TSCA 8(b) inventory: Mastic gum, tears Chemical Family Chemical Formula Supplier SPECTRUM CHEMICAL MFG. CORP. 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 ) Mastic gum, tears 6789-92-2 00 Toxicological Data on Ingredients Section 3. Hazards Identification Potential Acute Health Effects Potential Chronic Health Effects Hazardous in case of ingestion. Slightly hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant), of eye contact (irritant), of inhalation. Hazardous in case of inhalation. CARCINOGENIC EFFECTS: MUTAGENIC EFFECTS: TERATOGENIC EFFECTS: DEVELOPMENTAL TOXICITY:
Mastic gum, tears Page Number: 2 Section 4. First Aid Measures Eye Contact No known effect on eye contact, rinse with water for a few minutes. Skin Contact Serious Skin Contact After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of water. Gently and thoroughly wash the contaminated skin with running water and non-abrasive soap. Be particularly careful to clean folds, crevices, creases and groin. Cover the irritated skin with an emollient. If irritation persists, seek medical attention. Wash contaminated clothing before reusing. Inhalation Allow the victim to rest in a well ventilated area. Seek immediate medical attention. Serious Inhalation Ingestion Serious Ingestion Do not induce vomiting. Loosen tight clothing such as a collar, tie, belt or waistband. If the victim is not breathing, perform mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. Seek immediate medical attention. 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. 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. Material in powder form, capable of creating a dust explosion. 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.
Mastic gum, tears 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 breathe dust. Keep container dry. Keep in a cool place. Ground all equipment containing material. Keep container tightly closed. Keep in a cool, well-ventilated place. Combustible materials should be stored away from extreme heat and away from strong oxidizing agents. 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 Solid. (Powder or flakes solid.) Odor Characteristic. Molecular Weight ph (% soln/water) Taste Color Yellow. to Green. Boiling Point Decomposes. Melting Point 76 C (68.8 F) Critical Temperature Specific Gravity.05 (Water = ) Vapor Pressure Vapor Density Volatility Odor Threshold Water/Oil Dist. Coeff. Ionicity (in Water) Dispersion Properties Solubility Insoluble in cold water. Section 0. Stability and Data Stability Instability Temperature Conditions of Instability Incompatibility with various substances Corrosivity The product is stable. Non-corrosive in presence of glass.
Mastic gum, tears Page Number: 4 Corrosivity Polymerization No. 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 Ingestion. LD50: LC50: Hazardous in case of ingestion. Slightly hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant), of inhalation. Nuisance dust. 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 more toxic. Section 3. Disposal Considerations Waste Disposal Section 4. Transport Information DOT Classification Identification Not a DOT controlled material (United States). Special Provisions for Transport DOT
Mastic gum, tears Page Number: 5 Section 5. Other Regulatory Information and Pictograms Federal and State Regulations TSCA 8(b) inventory: Mastic gum, tears California Proposition 65 Warnings Other Regulations Other Classifications. WHMIS (Canada) DSCL (EEC) Not controlled under WHMIS (Canada). This product is not classified according to the EU regulations. HMIS (U.S.A.) Health Hazard Fire Hazard Personal Protection 0 E National Fire Protection Association (U.S.A.) Health 0 Flammability Specific hazard WHMIS (Canada) DSCL (Europe) TDG (Canada) ADR (Europe) Protective Equipment Gloves. Lab coat. Dust respirator. Be sure to use an approved/certified respirator or equivalent. Safety glasses.
Mastic gum, tears Page Number: 6 Section 6. Other Information MSDS Code References Other Special Considerations M3440 Validated by Sonia Owen on 8//2006. Verified by Sonia Owen. Printed 9/2/2006. 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.