Product ID:ESTAR GEL 7603-00
MSDS Date:12/01/1986
FSC:6505
NIIN:00F005546
MSDS Number: BBSSJ

WESTWOOD PHARMACEUTICALS,INC.

100 FOREST AVE
BUFFALO, NY 14213

Emergency Phone: 716-887-3400

Info Phone: 716-887-3400

Cage: 13811

WESTWOOD PHARMACEUTICALS INC DIV OF BRISTOL MYERS

BUFFALO, NY 14213-1032 US

Telephone: 716-887-3400

Cage: 13811

ETHYL ALCOHOL (ETHANOL)

CAS: 64-17-5

RTECS: KQ6300000

Fraction By Weight: 15.6%

OSHA PEL 1000 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 1000 PPM; 9192

WESTWOOD TAR (5% COAL TAR USP) PEL & TLV ARE FOR

CAS: 8007-45-2

RTECS: GF8658000

Fraction By Weight: 2.2%

OSHA PEL 0.2 MG/CUM

ACGIH TLV: 0.2 MG/CUM

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50 >15 ML/KG
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES IARC:YES OSHA:YES
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:MILD EYE
IRRITANT;MUTAGENIC(AMES);PHOTOTOXIC.COAL TARS HAVE BEEN SHOWN TO BE
TUMORIGENIC IN ANIMAL STUDIES. FDA LISTS COAL TAR PREPARATIONS AS
SAFE & EFFECTIVE TREATMENTS FOR DANDRUFF,SEBORRHEA,PSORIA SIS.TWO
25 YR RETROSPECTIVE STUDIES SHOWN NO INCREASED INCIDENCE OF SKIN
CANCER FOR PATIENTS USING COAL TAR PREPARATIONS
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:COAL TARS ARE LISTED AS CATEGORY 1.ALSO
SEE HEALTH HAZARDS FOR ADDED INFO.
Effects of Overexposure:PER MFR:"NOT APPLICABLE".
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:AVOID USE ON INFECTED,HIGHLY
INFLAMED,OR BROKEN SKIN.

First Aid:PER MFR:"IN CASE OF CONTACT,FLUSH EYES WITH WATER".

Flash Point Method:PMCC
Flash Point:99F/37C
Extinguishing Media:CARBON DIOXIDE,POWDER,WATER.
Fire Fighting Procedures:NONE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE.

Spill Release Procedures:"KEEP AWAY FROM HEAT & SPARK SOURCES & OPEN
FLAMES. ENSURE ADEQUATE VENTILATION. ABSORB WITH INERT MATERIAL".
Neutralizing Agent:NONE

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE MATERIAL AWAY FROM HEAT SOURCES
& OPEN FLAMES.
Other Precautions:TEMPORARY DISCOLORATION OF LIGHT,BLEACHED,OR TINTED
HAIR MAY OCCUR. SLIGHT STAINING OF CLOTHES MAY OCCUR.

Respiratory Protection:NONE REQUIRED.
Ventilation:GENERAL VENTILATION SUFFICIENT.
Protective Gloves:NONE REQUIRED.
Eye Protection:AVOID EYE CONTACT WITH ANY FOREIGN MTL.
Other Protective Equipment:NONE.
Work Hygienic Practices:PER MFR;"NOT APPLICABLE".
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS DATE: 5/86.

HCC:F4
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:220F/104C
Spec Gravity:0.9-1.0
Solubility in Water:SOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:DARK BROWN GEL WITH ALCOHOL,TAR-LIKE ODOR.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:EXTREME HEAT, OPEN FLAME.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE KNOWN.

Waste Disposal Methods:FOLLOW ALL LOCAL,STATE & FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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