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Date of Issue : Aug 1997 1. IDENTIFICATION
General Product Name : PENTAERYTHRITOL Other Names : MONOPENTAERYTHRITOL; TETRAMETHYLOLMETHANE UN No. : N/A Dangerous Goods Class : None Allocated Subsidiary Risk : None Allocated Hazchem Code : N/A Pack Group : 0 EPG : N/A Poisons Schedule : N/A Uses : Alkyd resins, rosin and tall oil esters, special varnishes, pharmaceuticals, plasticizers, insecticides, synthetic lubricants; explosives; paint swelling agents.
1.1 Physical Description / Properties
Appearance : White, crystalline powder. Formula : C(CH2OH)4 Boiling Point : 276 deg C Melting Point : 255 deg C Vapour Pressure : N/A Specific Gravity : 1.399 (water = 1) Flash Point : Test Unknown 240 pH : N/A () Solubility in water : 55 g/l (25 deg C) Flammability Limits (as percentage volume in air) Lower Explosion Limit : N/A Upper Explosion Limit : N/A 1.2 Other Properties
Slightly soluble in alcohol; insoluble in benzene, carbon tetrachloride, ether, and petroleum ether. 1.3 Ingredients
2. HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION
2.1 Health Effects - Acute Swallowed
Expected to be a low ingestion hazard. Eye
May cause eye irritation. Skin
May cause skin irritation. Inhaled
The toxicological properties of this product have not been fully investigated. 2.2 Health Effects - Chronic
No Data available.
2.3 First Aid
Swallowed
Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Wash mouth out with water and contact a .
Eye
DO NOT allow victim to rub eye or keep eyes closed. Gently lift eyelids and flush continuously with water.
Skin
Flush skin with plenty of soap and water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes.
Inhaled
Remove from exposure to fresh air immediately.
First Aid Facilities
Ensure an eye bath and safety shower are available and ready for use.
2.5 Advice to Doctor
Treat symptomatically based on judgement of doctor and individual reactions of patient.
2.6 Toxicity Data
Oral LD50 = 25500 mg/kg (mouse); 18500 mg/kg (rabbit); 19500 mg/kg (rat) Dermal LD50 & Inhalation LC50 not available.
3. PRECAUTIONS FOR USE
3.1 Exposure Standards
TWA : 10 mg/m3 in air. This value is for inspirable dust containing no asbestos and < 1% cryst.
3.2 Engineering Controls
Ensure adequate ventilation to maintain exposure levels below standards.
3.3 Personal Protection
Eyes : wear chemical goggles. Skin : wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure. Clothing : wear a chemical apron. Respirator : a NIOSH/MSHA approved air purifying dust or mist respirator.
3.4 Flammability
Not usually flammable. SAFE HANDLING INFORMATION
4.1 Storage / Transport
Store in a cool, dry place.
4.2 Packaging / Labelling UN No. N/A Class None Allocated Sub Risk None Allocated Hazchem Code N/A Pack Group 0 EPG No. N/A Shipping Name PENTAERYTHRITOL Hazard IRRITANT
Risk Phrases R36 Irritating to eyes. R38 Irritating to skin.
Safety Phrases S24/25 Avoid contact with skin and eyes. S36/37/39 Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection.
4.3 Spills and Disposal
Spills
Use proper personal protective equipment and scoop up with a non sparking tool.
Place into suitable containers ready for disposal.
Disposal
Dispose of waste material in accordance with all Local, State and Federal Government regulations.
4.4 FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD Fire / Explosion
As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure demand, and full protective gear. This material in sufficient quantity and reduced particle size is capable of creating a dust explosion.
Extinguishing Media
In case of fire use water spray, dry chemical, carbon dioxide or chemical foam. 5 OTHER INFORMATION
Other Information
No Data available.
5.1 Contact Points
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The information above is believed to be accurate and represents the best information currently available to us. However, we make no warranty of merchantability or any other warranty, express or implied, with respect to such information, and we assume no liability resulting from its use.
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