MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

 

 

1.    CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION

 

        Product Name:    Uniplex 160   

        Synonyms:   Di-n-Butyl Adipate , Hexanedioic acid dibutyl ester

 

MANUFACTURER:	EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBERS:
Unitex Chemical Corporation	Emergency Telephone Number:   CHEMTREC    1 (800) 424-9300
	International  1 (703) 527-3887
520 Broome Road	Telephone Number for Information:
P.O. Box 16344	(336) 378-0965  (Monday - Friday  8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.)
Greensboro, NC   27406

 

 

2.    COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

 

Components                                                                    % (optional)                OSHA PEL                 ACGIH TLV                  CAS NO.

 

Di-n-Butyl Adipate                                                                                        Not established               105-99-7

 

3.    HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

 

Emergency Overview:    Clear, oily liquid may cause mild eye irritation.  Do not ingest; avoid contact with skin, eyes, or clothing.  Wash thoroughly after handling; do not eat, drink, or smoke in work areas.

 

Potential Health Effects:    May cause skin and eye irritation.  Inhalation of mist may cause irritation to the respiratory tract.

 

Eye Contact:    May cause burning sensation;  flush eyes with large amounts of water.

 

Skin Contact:    Repeated or prolonged skin contact may cause irritation.

 

Chronic:    None known.

                                                                                                                                                                                  

 

 

 

 

 

 

4.    FIRST AID MEASURES

 

Inhalation:    Remove victim to fresh air if coughing, soreness in respiratory tract, chest tightness, or difficulty in breathing occurs.

 

Eye Contact:    Flush eyes holding the eyelids open with large amounts of water until irritation subsides.  If irritation persists, seek medical attention.

 

Skin Contact:    Remove contaminated clothing and wash thoroughly with soap and water.  Seek medical attention if irritation persists.

 

Ingestion:     If patient is conscious, give several glasses of water for diluent effect and seek medical attention.  Do not induce vomiting.  Do not give an unconscious person anything by mouth.

                                                                                                                                                                                  

 

5.    FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES

 

Flash Point:    320 F Cleveland Open Cup

 

General Hazard:    Treat as burning oil.

 

Fire Fighting Instructions:    Extinguish with CO₂, dry chemical, alcohol foam or foam.  DO NOT use water, water may cause frothing.

 

Hazardous Combustion Products:   Carbon Dioxide, Carbon Monoxide.

                                                                                                                                                                                  

 

6.    ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

 

Land Spill:    Absorb with sand or other absorbent material.  Shovel into containers for disposal.  Ventilate as required.

 

Water Spill:    Remove product layered on water by mechanical means.  Place spill in approved containers for disposal in approved waste disposal facilities.

                                                                                                                                                                                  

 

7.    HANDLING AND STORAGE

 

Storage Temperature:          Ambient                   Storage Pressure:         Ambient

 

General:    General warehousing conditions are satisfactory for this material.

                                                                                                                                                                                  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

8.    EXPOSURE CONTROL/PERSONAL PROTECTION

 

Engineering Controls:    Local exhaust ventilation is recommended to keep exposure below OSHA levels.

 

Personal Protection:    If concentrations are over exposure limit, use OSHA-approved respirator.

 

Respirator:    Use NIOSH organic vapor cartridge respirator for remediation of large spills.

 

Protective Clothing:    Splash proof goggles and impervious chemical gloves.  Exercise good chemical handling practice.

                                                                                                                                                                                  

 

9.    PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

 

Vapor Pressure         :	<0.01 mm at 20 C	Vapor Density (Air = 1) :	NA
Specific Gravity         :	Approx. 0.9538	Evaporation Rate          :	< 1 (Butyl Acetate = 1)
Solubility in Water      :	< 0.1%	Freezing Point              :	NA
pH                              :	NA	Odor                             :	low odor
Boiling Point               :	>300 C	Appearance                  :	Clear, oily liquid
Viscosity                    :	NA	Physical State              :	Liquid

                                                                                                                                                                                  

 

10.  STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

 

General:    Stable under normal warehousing, handling, and use conditions.

 

Incompatible Materials and Conditions to Avoid:    Strong bases, strong acids.

 

Hazardous Decomposition:    Carbon Dioxide and Carbon Monoxide.

                                                                                                                                                                                  

 

11.  TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

 

Not established.  Not listed as a carcinogen by ACGIH, NTP, IARC, or OSHA.

                                                                                                                                                                                  

 

12.  ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

 

Not established.