Product ID:CADOX M-50A
MSDS Date:04/01/1999
FSC:6810
NIIN:01-452-3273
Status Code:A
MSDS Number: CLJWK

AKZO NOBEL CHEMICALS INC

300 S. RIVERSIDE PLAZA
CHICAGO, IL 60606-6613
US

Emergency Phone: (800)424-9300

Info Phone: 800-828-792

Cage: 97854

MAHOGANY CO.

MAYS LANDING, NJ 08330-2006 US

Telephone: 609-625-8101

Cage: 5U815

METHYL ETHYL KETONE PEROXIDE (MEKP)

CAS: 1338-23-4

RTECS: EL9450000

EPA Report Quantity: 10 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 10 LBS

HYDROGEN PEROXIDE

CAS: 7722-84-1

RTECS: MX0899000

OSHA PEL 1.4 MG/M3;1 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 1.4 MG/M3;1 PPM

2,2,4-TRIMETHYLPENTANEDIOL-1, 3-DIISOBUTYRATE

CAS: 6846-50-0

WATER

CAS: 7732-18-5

RTECS: ZC0110000

METHYL ETHYL KETONE

CAS: 78-93-3

RTECS: EL6475000

OSHA PEL 590 MG/M3;200 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 590 MG/M3;200 PPM

EPA Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION OF VAPOR, MIST OR AERSOL IS
EXPECTED TO BE SEVERELY IRRITATING TO THE RESPIRATORY TRACT. SKIN
CONTACT CAN CAUSE CHEMICAL BURNS WITH SEVERE BLISTERING. DIRECT EYE
CONTACT WITH CHEMICAL CAN C AUSE AN IMMEDIATE SEVERE REACTION AND
MAY RESULT IN LOSS OF FUNCTIONAL VISION IN THE INVOLVED EYE. IF
SWALLOWED, THIS MATERIAL CAN CAUSE SEVERE IRRITATION OR BURNS OF
THE MOUTH, THROAT, ESOPHAGUS AND STOMACH.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:IARC-NO. NTP-NO. OSHA-NO. ACGIH-NO. THIS
PRODUCT IS NOT CLASSIFIED AS A CARCINOGEN BY IARC, NTP, OSHA OR
ACGIH.

First Aid:INHALTION-REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF BREATHING BECOMES
DIFFICULT, OXYGEN MAY BE GIVEN, PREFERABLY WITH A PHYSICIAN'S
ADVICE. IF NOT BREATHING, GIVE ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION. GET MEDICAL
AID. SKIN-REMOVE CO NTAMINATED CLOTHING & SHOES. WASH SKIN WITH
SOAP & PLENTY OF WATER FOR 5 MINS. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO NEUTRALIZE
WITH CHEMICAL AGENTS. GET MEDICAL AID. EYE-FLUSH WITH LARGE AMOUNTS
WATER FOR 15 MINS. REMOV E CONTACTS. DO NOT RUB EYES. DO NOT
ATTEMPT TO NEUTRALIZE. GET MEDICAL AID. INGEST-DO NOT INDUCE
VOMITING. CALL PHYSICIAN OR POISON CONTROL. GIVE VICTIM PLENTY OF
WATER. GET MEDICAL AID.

Flash Point Method:SCC
Flash Point:=82.C, 179.6F
Extinguishing Media:USE WATER FOG, DRY CHEMICAL, CARBON DIOXIDE, OR
FOAM EXTINGUISHING AGENTS. EXTINGUISH LARGE FIRES WITH LARGE
AMOUNTS OF WTER SPRAY, FOG OR FOAM FROM A SAFE/PROTECTED POSITION.
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIREFIGHTERS WEAR FULL-FACE, SELF-CONTAINED
BREATHING APPARATUS & IMPERVIOUS PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. IF POSSIBLE,
MOVE CONTAINERS FROM FIRE AREA. IF NOT LEAKING, KEEP FIRE EXPOSED
CONTAINERS COOL WITH WA TER FOG OR SPRAY TO PREVENT RUPTURE DUE TO
EXCESSIVE HEAT.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:THIS PRODUCT IS A COMBUSTIBLE LIQUID.
PEROXIDES & PEROXIDE DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS ARE FLAMMABLE & CAN
IGNITE WITH EXPLOSIVE FORCE IF CONFINED. THIS PRODUCT CAN PRODUCE
FLAMMABLE VAPORS WHICH MAY TRAVE L TO A SOURCE OF IGNITION & FLASH
BACK.

Spill Release Procedures:REMOVE ALL SOURCES OF IGITION FROM THE SPILL
AREA. STOP SOURCE OF SPILL. IF TOOLS ARE NEEDED, THEY SHOULD BE
NON-SPARKING. DIKE AREA TO PREVENT SPILL FORM SPREADING. EVACUATE
ALL NON-ESSENTIAL PERSONN EL UPWIND. "SEE OTHER INFORMATION"

Handling and Storage Precautions:WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING WHEN HANDLING
THIS PRODUCT TO AVOID EYE AND SKIN CONTACT. WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER
HANDLING. STORAGE-STORAGE TEMPERATURE SHOULD NOT EXCEED ( 86F, 30C)
TO MAINTAIN PRODUCT QUALITY .
Other Precautions:STORAGE-TO PREVENT POSSIBLE SELF-ACCELERATING
DECOMPOSITION, TEMPERATURES IN THE STORAGE FACILITY MUST NOT EXCEED
131F (55C). KEEP CONTAINERS TIGHTLY CLOSED. STORE AWAY FROM AMINES,
ACIDS & HEAVY META L COMPOUNDS (E.G. DRIERS, METAL SOAPS &
ACCELERATORS). CONTAINERS SHOULD NOT BE OPENED UNTIL READY F OR
USE.

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH-APPROVED ORGANIC VAPOR RESPIRATOR WITH
DUST/MIST/FUME FILTERS TO REDUCE POTENTIAL FOR INHALATION EXPOSURE
IF USE CONDITION GENERATE VAPOR/MIST/AEROSOL & ADEQUATE
VENTILATION.( WELL-VENTILATE D AREA) NOT AVAILABLE. WHERE EXPOSURE
NECESSITATES HIGHER LEVEL OF PROTECTION, USE NIOSH-APPROVED,
POSITIVE-PRESSURE/ PRESSURE-DEMAND, AIR-SUPPLIED RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION, ENCLOSED SYSTEM DESIGN,
CONTINUOUS MON-TORING DEVICES, PROCESS ISOLATION & REMOTE CONTROL
ARE TRADITIONAL.
Protective Gloves:PERMEATION RESISTANT GLOVES.
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL GOGGLES &/OR FULL FACE SHIELD MUST BE WORN
WHENEVER HANDLING PRODUCT.
Other Protective Equipment:SAFETY SHOWERS, WITH QUICK OPENING VALVES
THAT STAY OPEN, EYE WASH FOUNTAINS, WITH GENTLE FLOW OF COOL TO
TEPID TAP WATER, READILY AVAILABLE IN ALL AREAS WHERE MATERIAL IS
HANDLED/STORED.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE.
DESTROY CONTAMINATED SHOES. UNPROTECTED SKIN EXPOSED TO VAPOR,
AEROSOL OR MIST MUST BE THOROUGHLY WASHED BEFORE EATING, DRINKING &
END WORK.
Supplemental Safety and Health
WATER SUPPLIED THRU INSULATED & HEAT-TRACED LINES TO PREVENT
FREEZE-UPS IN COLD WEATHER. *WHEN USING RESPIRATOR CARTRIDGES OR
CANISTERS, THEY MUST BE CHANGED FREQUENTLY (FOLLOWING EACH USE OR
AT TH E END OF THE WORKSHIFT) TO ASSURE BREAKTHROUGH EXPOSURE DOES
NOT OCCUR.

HCC:P1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:NOT DETERMINED
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:NOT DETERMINED
Spec Gravity:1 @20C
Solubility in Water:NOT DETERMINED
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR, COLORLESS LIQUID WITH A FAINT KETONE ODOR.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
AVOID CONTACT WITH STRONG ACIDS, STRONG ALKALIS, STRONG OXIDIZERS,
ACCELERATORS & REDUCING AGENTS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:PRODUCT IS STABLE AT TEMPERATURES UP TO
131F (55C). TEMPERATURE BASED ON SELF-ACCELERATING DECOMPOSITION
TEMPERATURE (SADT). FOR THIS PRODUCT, (SADT) IS 140F (60C).
Hazardous Decomposition Products:DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS:CARBON DIOXIDE,
CARBON MONOXIDE,ETHANE, METHANE. HAZARDOUS/UNCONTROLLABLE
DECOMPOSITION MAY OCCUR IF PRODUCT EXPOSED TO TEMPERATURES ABOVE
131F (55C).
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION IS NOT
EXPECTED TO OCCUR UNDER NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND PRESSURES.

Waste Disposal Methods:THIS UNUSED PRODUCT IS LISTED BY THE EPA
HAZARDOUS WASTE NUMBER 160(MEKP) & HAZARDOUS WASTE DEFINITION FOR
CHARACTERISTICS OF REACTIVITY (D003) & CORROSIVITY (D002). IT IS
THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE WA STE GENERATOR TO EVALUATE WHETHER THE
WASTE MEETS EPA'S DEFINITION OF HAZARDOUS WASTE BY CHARACTERIS TIC
OR LISTING. DISPOSE OF I/A/W ALL REGULATIONS.

Toxicological Information:ORAL LD50-INGESTION TOXICITY DATA IS NOT
AVAILABLE FOR THIS PRODUCT. DERMAL LD50-DERMAL TOXICITY DATA IS NOT
AVAILABLE FOR THIS PRODUCT. INHALATION LC50-INHALATION TOXICITY
DATA IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR T HIS PRODUCT. SKIN-CHRONIC DERMAL
EXPOSURE EFFECTS FOR THIS PRODUCT ARE NOT KNOWN. EYE- HIS PRODUCT
CAN BE EXPECTED TO BE CORROSIVE TO EYES BASED UPON TESTS WITH A
SIMILIAR PRODUCT. CHRONIC TOXICITY/CA RCINOGENICITY-CHRONIC
INGESTION EFFECTS OF THIS PRODUCT ARE NOT KNOWN. PROLONGED OR
REPEATED INHALATION IS EXPECTED TO BE SEVERELY IRRITATING TO THE
RESPIRATORY SYSTEM. THERE IS NO MUTAGENICITY DATA F OR THIS
PRODUCT.

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:ECOTOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION: THE ECOLOGICAL TOXICITY OF
THIS PRODUCT IS NOT KNOWN. BIOACCUMULATION: THIS PRODUCT IS
EXPECTED TO BE READILY BIODEGRADABLE. OTHER INFORMATION: OTHER
ECOLOGICAL INFORMATI ON ON THIS PRODUCT IS NOT KNOWN.

Transport Information:SHIPPING DESCRIPTION: ORGANIC PEROXIDE TYPE E,
LIQUID (METHYL ETHYL KETONE PEROXIDE, <=40%) 5.2, UN3107, PG II.
NORTH AMERICAN EMERGENCY RESPONSE SUIDE NO.: 145. REQUIRED LABELS:
ORGANIC PEROXIDE. ENV IRON. HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE: THIS PRODUCT
CONTAINS METHYL ETHYL KETONE PEROXIDE (RQ=10 LBS.) WHICH IS AN
ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE PER 49 CFR 172.101. APPENDIX A.

SARA Title III Information:COMPONENT METHYL ETHYL KETONE IS SUBJECT TO
THE FOLLOWING ENVIRONMENTAL LISTS: SARA 302 AND SARA 313.
COMPONENT HYDROGEN PEROXIDE IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING
ENVIRONMENTAL LISTS: SECTION SARA 302.
Federal Regulatory Information:COMPONENT METHYL ETHYL KETONE PEROXIDE,
HYDROGEN PEROXIDE, 2,2, 4-TRIMETHYLPENTANEDIOL-1,3-DIISOBUTYRATE,
WATER & METHYL ETHYL KETONE IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING LIST: TSCA.
COMPONENT METHYL ETHYL KET ONE PEROXIDE, & METHYL ETHYL KETONE IS
SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING LIST: CERCLA. COMPONENT METHYL ETHYL
KETONE IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING LIST: CAA 112.
State Regulatory Information:COMPONENT METHYL ETHYL KETONE PEROXIDE,
HYDROGEN PEROXIDE, & METHYL ETHYL KETONE IS SUBJECT TO THE
FOLLOWING LIST: MASSACHUSETTES SUBSTANCE LIST, NEW JERSEY R-T-K
HAZARD. SUB., PENNSYLVANIA HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE LIST.