CJHNT - M3460 MENTHOL L

Product Identification

Product ID:M3460 MENTHOL L
MSDS Date:09/26/1997
FSC:6505
NIIN:00F048047
Status Code:A
MSDS Number: CJHNT

Responsible Party
SPECTRUM CHEMICAL MFG CORP
14422 S SAN PEDRO STREET
GARDENA, CA 90248-9985
US

Emergency Phone: 310-516-8000

Info Phone: 310-516-8000

Preparer: E BRULL

Cage: 63415

Contractor
SPECTRUM LABORATORY PRODUCTS INC
GARDENA, CA 90248-2027 US

Telephone: 310-516-9843

Cage: 63415

Ingredients

L-MENTHOL

CAS: 2216-51-5

RTECS: OT0700000

Hazards

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL LD50(RAT): 3300 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EYES/SKIN: MAY IRRITATE UPON CONTACT.
REPEATED/PROLONGED EXPOSURE CAN PRODUCE TARGET ORGAN DAMAGE.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION.

First Aid

First Aid:EYES: REMOVE CONTACT LENSES. DON'T USE OINTMENT. SKIN: PLACE
VICTIM UNDER A DELUGE SHOWER. SKIN: GENTLY & THOROUGHLY WASH
W/RUNNING WATER & NON-ABRASIVE SOAP. BE CAREFUL TO CLEAN FOLDS,
CREVICES, CREA SES & GROIN. COVER W/AN EMOLLIENT. WASH W/A
DISINFECTANT SOAP & COVER W/AN ANTI-BACTERIAL CREAM. INHALATION:
REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. INGESTION: REMOVE DENTURES. IF CONSCIOUS GIVE
GLASSES OF WATER/MILK. I NDUCE VOMITING BY STICKING FINGER IN
THROAT. LOWER HEAD TO PREVENT FROM REENTERING MOUTH & THROAT. NEVER
GIVE ANYTHING TO INGEST IF UNCONSCIOUS. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN
ALL CASES.

Fire Fighting

Flash Point Method:CC
Flash Point:=93.C, 199.3F
Extinguishing Media:SMALL: DRY CHEMICALS, CO2, WATER SPRAY/FOAM. LARGE:
WATER SPRAY, FOG/FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:DON'T USE WATER JET.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:COMBUSTIBLE.

Accidental Release

Spill Release Procedures:SMALL: USE APPROPRIATE TOOLS IN A WASTE
DISPOSAL CONTAINER. FINISH CLEANING BY SPREADING WATER ON
CONTAMINATED SURFACE & DISPOSE OF. LARGE: USE A SHOVEL TO PUT
MATERIAL INTO WASTE DISPOSAL CONTAINER. (SEE SUPP)

Handling

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP CONTAINER DRY. KEEP IN A COOL
WELL VENTILATED PLACE. KEEP AWAY FROM HEAT & SOURCES OF IGNITION.
KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED. IN CASE OF INSUFFICIENT VENTILATION,
WEAR SUITABLE RESPIRATORY EQUIP MENT.
Other Precautions:EMPTY CONTAINERS POSE A FIRE RISK, EVAPORATE THE
RESIDUE UNDER A FUME HOOD. GROUND ALL EQUIPMENT MATERIAL. DON'T
INGEST. DON'T BREATHE DUST. COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS SHOULD BE STORED
AWAY FROM EXTREME HE AT & AWAY FROM STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS.

Exposure Controls

Respiratory Protection:USE DUST/MSHA/NIOSH APPROVED
RESPIRATOR/EQUIVALENT. WEAR APPROPRIATE RESPIRATOR WHEN VENTILATION
IS INADEQUATE. A SCBA SHOULD BE USED TO AVOID INHALATION OF
PRODUCT.
Ventilation:USE PROCESS ENCLOSURES, LOCAL EXHAUST/OTHER ENGINEERING
CONTROLS TO KEEP AIRBORNE LEVELS BELOW RECOMMENDED EXPOSURE LIMITS.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS
Eye Protection:SPLASH GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:LAB COAT, FULL SUIT, BOOTS.
Work Hygienic Practices:REMOVE/LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE
REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health

Chemical Properties

Boiling Pt:=100.C, 212.F
Melt/Freeze Pt:=42.C, 107.5F
Vapor Density:5.38
Spec Gravity:0.89
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:SOLID

Stability

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT & OTHER SOURCES OF IGNITION.

Disposal

Waste Disposal Methods:RECYCLE TO PROCESS, IF POSSIBLE. DISPOSE OF
IAW/FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL REGULATIONS.

Other Information

Disclaimer (provided with this information by the compiling agencies):
This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department
of Defense. The United States of America in no manner whatsoever,
expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and
disclaims all liability for its use. Any person utilizing this
document should seek competent professional advice to verify and
assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their
particular situation.

Regulatory

Federal Regulatory Information:THE FOLLOWING PRODUCT IS LISTED ON TSCA:
MENTHOL L.