Material Safety Data Sheet

May be used to Comply with OSHA’s

Hazard Communication Standard,

 29 CFR 1910.1200.  Standard must be

consulted for specific requirements

HMIS

HEALTH                                                                 REACTIVITY                                    

FLAMMABILITY                                                   PERSONAL PROTECTION             

Identity (As Used On Label and List)

B4102/B4103  Absorbent Socks

Note:  Blank spaces are not permitted.  If any item is not applicable, or no information is available, the space must be marked to indicate that.

Section I

Manufactured for:

OMEGA INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY, INC

Emergency Telephone Number:

1-800-424-9300

Address (Number, Street, City, State, and Zip Code)

101 Grobric Ct #1

Telephone Number for Information:

1-800-571-7347

Fairfield, CA 94534

Date Prepared

03-26-2009

 

 

Signature of Prepare (Optional)

REGULATORY DEPT.

Section II - Ingredients / Identity Information

Components

(Specific Chemical Identity, Common Name(s))

CAS No.

OSHA PEL

ACGIH-TLV

Other Limits

Recommended.

%(Opt.)

Polypropylene

9003-07-0

-

-

 

98.9%

Polyester

-

-

-

     

1%

Surfactant

-

-

-

     

0.1%

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

 

Not a Hazardous Material under WHMIS

 

 

 

 

Section III - Physical Chemical Characteristics

Boiling Point

 

N/A

Specific Gravity (H2O = 1)

 

0.88—0.92

Vapor Pressure

 

N/A

Melting Point

 

>160°C

Vapor Density

 

N/A

Evaporation Rate (Butyl Acetate = 1)

 

N/A

Solubility in Water

 

Insoluble

pH

 

     

Appearance and Odor— Gray and virtually odor free

VOC%

 

N/A

Section IV – Fire and Explosion Hazard Data

Flash Point (Method Used)

Flammable Limits

LEL

UEL

>329°C/625°F (setchkin test)

Not yet determined

N/A

N/A

Extinguishing Media – Water, foam, CO2, dry chemical

Special Fire Fighting Procedures – Standard procedure for Class A fires

Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards – Some carbon monoxide formation is possible under oxygen lean conditions.  Filler will not support combustion.

 


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Section V – Reactivity Data

Stability

 

Unstable

Conditions to Avoid-

None

Hazardous

Polymerization

May Occur

Stable

x

Will Not Occur

x

Incompatibility (Materials to Avoid) –Hot or concentrated nitric and perchloric acid, sulfuric acid or 98% sulfuric acid at 60ºC or above.

Hazardous Decomposition or Byproducts –N/A

Section VI – Health Hazard Data

Route(s) of Entry:

 

Eyes?

N/A

Inhalation?

N/A

Skin?

N/A

Ingestion?

N/A

Health Hazards (Acute and Chronic)

No Special Procedures Required

Carcinogenicity:

NTP?

IARC Monographs?

OSHA Regulated?

 

Signs and symptoms of Exposure:

None Known

Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated –N/A

Emergency and First Aid Procedures.

None Known

Section VII – Precautions For Safe Handling and Use

Steps to be Taken in Case Material is Released or Spilled –.

No special steps to be taken if material is spilled or released.

Waste Disposal Method – Sanitary landfill or incineration site.  Disposal must be done in accordance with local, sate and federal regulations.

Precautions to be Taken in Handling and Storing –

Store in a dry area.  Do not store near open flame, high heat or strong oxidants.  Polypropylene, when heated, becomes very sticky and will burn.  Use self-contained air masks to enter smoky area in the event of fire.

Other Precautions – None Known

Section VIII – Control Measures

Respiratory Protection (Specify Type) –

None required.

Ventilation

None required.

Protective Gloves –

None required.

Eye Protection –

None required.

Other protective Clothing or Equipment – None required.

Work/Hygienic Practices – Observe good hygiene.  Wash hands thoroughly after product use, eating, drinking, and using restrooms, etc.

While the information and recommendations set forth herein are believed to be accurate as of the date hereon Omega Industrial Supply Inc. makes no warranty with respect thereto and disclaims all liability from reliance thereon.