Product ID:PARASEPTS
MSDS Date:12/02/1991
FSC:6840
NIIN:01-267-4346
Status Code:A
MSDS Number: CKVDD

KALAMA CHEMICAL INC

1296 N.W. 3RD
KALAMA, WA 98625
US

Emergency Phone: 206-779-8880

Info Phone: 208-673-2660

Cage: UO052

KALAMA CHEMICAL INC

KALAMA, WA 98625 US

Telephone: 208-673-2660

Cage: UO052

METHYL PARASEPT

CAS: 99-76-3

RTECS: DH2450000

ETHYL PARASEPT ( ETHYL PARABEN; 4-HYDROXYBENZOIC ACID ETHYL

CAS: 120-47-8

RTECS: DH2190000

PROPYL PARASEPT (PROPYL PARABAN; 4-HYDROXYBENZOIC ACID

CAS: 94-13-3

RTECS: DH2800000

BUTYL PARASEPT (BUTYL PARABEN; 4-HYDROXYBENZOIC ACID BUTYL

CAS: 94-26-8

RTECS: DH1980000

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50 ORAL MOUSE=3000 MG/KG METYLPARASEP
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: INHALATION: INHALATION OF DUST
MAY IRRITATE THE NOSE AND THROAT. EYE: MAY CAUSE EYE IRRITATION.
SKIN: PROLONGED EXPOSURE MAY CAUSE SKIN IRRITATION. INGESTION: MAY
BE HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED. CHRON IC: PROLONGED OR REPEATED CONTACT
MAY CAUSE SKIN IRRITATION. NO OTHER CHRONIC HEALTH HAZARD
INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE.
Effects of Overexposure:ACUTE: INHALATION: DUST MAY IRRITATE THE NOSE
AND THROAT. EYE: IRRITATION. SKIN: PROLONGED EXPOSURE MAY CAUSE
IRRITATION. INGESTION: MAY BE HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED. CHRONIC:
PROLONGED OR REPEATED CONTAC T MAY CAUSE SKIN IRRITATION.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE.

First Aid:INHALATION: IIF OVERCOME BY EXPOSURE, REMOVE TO FRESH AIR
IMMEDIATELY. GIVE OXYGEN OR ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION AS NEEDED.
OBTAIN EMERGENCY MEDICAL ATTENTION. EYE: IMMEDIATELY IRRIGATE WITH
PLENTY OF WAT ER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. IF IRRITATION DEVELOPS
OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION. SKIN:REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING AS
NEEDED. WASH SKIN THOROUGHLY WITH MILD SOAP AND WATER. OBTAIN
MEDIAL ATTENTION IF IRRI TATION DEVELOPS. INGESTION: IF SWALLOWED
INDUCE VOMITING, OBTAIN EMERGENCY MEDICAL ATTENTION.

Flash Point:ND
Autoignition Temp:>496.1C, 925.F
Extinguishing Media:USE DRY CHEMICAL, FOAM, OR CO2 TO EXTINGUISH FIRES.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WATER SPRAY MAY BE USED TO COOL THE FIRE. WEAR
SELF-CONTAINED POSITIVE PRESSURE BREATHING APPARATUS AND FULL
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:CONCENTRATED DUST IS AN EXPLOSION HAZARD.
PREVENT BUILDUP OF DUST ON FLOORS, WALLS, AND EQUIPMENT.
DECOMPOSITION UNDER FIRE CONDITIONS WILL GENERATE CARBON MONOCIDE
AND PHENOL AND MAY GENERATE OTHER T OXIC VAPORS.

Spill Release Procedures:REMOVE SOURCES OF IGNITION. SWEEP UP AND
REMOVE TO DISPOSAL CONTAINER. REPORT SPILL AS PER REGULATORY
REQUIREMENTS.

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP CONTAINERS CLOSED. STORE AWAY
FROM HIGH HEAT. PREVENT BUILDING OF DUST ON FLOORS.
Other Precautions:ISOLATE, VENT, DRAIN, WASH AND PURGE SYSTEMS OR
EQUIPMENT BEFORE MAINTENANCE OR REPAIR. REMOVE ALL IGNITION
SOURCES. CHECK ATMOSPHERE FOR EXPLOSIVESNESS AND OXYGEN
DEFICIENCIES. USE ADEQUATE PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT. COMPLY
WITH REGULATIONS GOVERNING CONFIED SPACE ENTRY.

Respiratory Protection:IF DUSTS ARE CREATED , USE NIOSH APPROVED DUST
RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:USE WITH ADEQUATE LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION.
Protective Gloves:WEAR PROTECTIVE GLOVES TO MINIMIZE SKIN CONTACT.
Eye Protection:USE CHEMICAL WORKERS GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:PROVIDE A SAFETY SHOWER EQUIPPED WITH AN
EYEWASH FOUNTAIN IN THE IMMEDIATE VICINTITY OF ANY POTENTIAL
EXPOSURE.
Work Hygienic Practices:USE GOOD PERSONAL HYGIENE PRACTICES. WASH HANDS
BEFORE EATING, DRINKING, OR SMOKING, OR USING TOILET FACILITIES.
PROMPTLY REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING AND WASH THOROUGHLY BEFORE
REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health

HCC:N1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:DECOMPOSES
Melt/Freeze Pt:>124.C, 255.2F
M.P/F.P Text:124 - 128 C
Decomp Temp:>270.C, 518.F
Decomp Text:518 - 572 F
Vapor Pres:NEGLIGIBLE @ 20C
Solubility in Water:SLIGHT
Appearance and Odor:WHITE TO IVORY, FREE FLOWING, ODORLESS POWDERS.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:0

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS. METALS MAY BE CORRODED BY MOIST PRODUCT. IRON
MAY CAUSE DISCOLORATION OF PRODUCT.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEATING TO TEMPERATURES NEAR THE MELTING
POINT MAY CAUSE DECOMPOSITION, RELEASING CO2 AND PHENOL.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:DECOMPOSITION UNDER FIRE CONDITIONS
WILL GENERATE CARBON MONOXIDE AND PHENOL AND MAY GENERATE OTHER
TOXIC VAPORS.
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:WILL NOT OCCUR.

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSAL MUST BE MADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH
APPLICABLE GOVERNMENTAL REGULATIONS. DO NOT CONTAMINATE ANY
STREAMS, LAKES, OR PONDS.

Toxicological Information:NOTE: HEALTH STUDIES HAVE SHOWN THAT
EXPOSURES TO CHEMICALS POSE POTENTIAL HEALTH RISKS WHICH MAY VARY
FROM PERSON TO PERSON. THEREFORE EXPOSURE TO LIQUIDS, VAPORS,
MISTS, OR FUMES SHOULD BE MINIMIZED . LD50N ORAL MOUSE: FOR METHYL
3000 MG/KG; FOR ETHYL 5000 MG/KG; FOR PROPYL 6000 MG/KG; FOR BUTYL
PARASEPT IS NOT DETERMINED.

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.

Ecological:NOT PROVIDED.

Transport Information:NO INFORMATION PROVIDED.

SARA Title III Information:PARASEPTS ARE NOT LISTED AS AN EXTREMELY
HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE UNDER SEC 302 OF SARA TITLE III. SEC 311/312:
NOT SUBJECT TO REPORTING REQUIREMENTS. SEC 313: DO NOT CONTAIN
INGREDIENTS INGREDIENTS AT A L EVEL OF 1% OR MORE ON THE LIST OF
TOXIC CHEMICALS.
Federal Regulatory Information:ALL INGREDIENTS ARE INCLUDED IN THE
CURRENT TSCA INVENTORY. OSHA HAZCOM (29 CFR 1910.1200): PARASEPTS
ARE NOT CONSIDERED HAZARDOUS UNDER THIS OSHA STANDARD.
State Regulatory Information:NO INFORMATION PROVIDED.