MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

 

 

1.    CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION

 

        Product Name:    Uniplex 600

        Synonyms:    Toluenesulfonamide-Formaldehyde Resin

 

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.

 

Contains reacted Formaldehyde which may result in trace                             0.1%                   0.75 ppm 8 Hr. TWA      0.75 ppm TWA             50-00-0
Formaldehyde.  The quantity of Formaldehyde in this product                       (typical 0.03%)    2 ppm 15 min. STEL            2 ppm TWA
is below that considered a health hazard (29 CFR 1910.1048).

 

3.    HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

 

Emergency Overview:    Not considered hazardous under normal conditions of use.

 

Potential Health Effects:    Skin and eye irritation.

 

Eye Contact:   May cause possible irritation of eyes.

 

Skin Contact:    May cause possible irritation of skin.

 

Ingestion:    Do not ingest.

 

Chronic:    No chronic effects have been observed.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4.    FIRST AID MEASURES

 

Inhalation:    May cause irritation of mucous membranes.  Remove to fresh air.  Contact physician if irritation persists.

 

Eye Contact:    Immediately flush with water.  Contact physician if irritation persists.

 

Skin Contact:  Immediately wash skin with soap and water.  Contact physician if irritation persists.

 

Ingestion:    Induce vomiting.  Contact physician.

                                                                                                                                                                                  

 

5.    FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES

 

Flash Point:    Not flammable.

 

General Hazard:    Under fire conditions, toxic fumes of oxides of carbon and nitrogen may be formed.

 

Fire Fighting Instructions:   Extinguishing media-- water fog or spray, dry chemical, alcohol foam, foam, or earth/mud.  Formaldehyde vapors may be released on burning—wear self-contained breathing apparatus.

 

Hazardous Combustion Products:    Oxides of carbon, nitrogen.

                                                                                                                                                                                  

 

6.    ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

 

Land Spill:    Sweep up for disposal. 

 

Water Spill:     Uniplex 600 is not soluble in water.

                                                                                                                                                                                  

 

7.    HANDLING AND STORAGE

 

Storage Temperature:  Ambient                                  Storage Pressure:  Ambient                                

 

General:    General warehousing conditions acceptable.

                                                                                                                                                                                  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

8.    EXPOSURE CONTROL/PERSONAL PROTECTION

 

Engineering Controls:    General area exhaust fans to comfort level.

 

Personal Protection:    Wear cotton or other protective gloves to avoid abrasion.  Wear protective goggles.

 

Respirator:    Not required under normal use conditions.  Dust mask recommended if dusting occurs during use.

 

Protective Clothing:    Special clothing not required under normal use conditions.

 

                                                                                                                                                                                   

 

9.    PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

 

Vapor Pressure         :	0.1 at 150°C	Vapor Density (Air = 1) :	ND
Specific Gravity         :	1.35 (Water = 1)	Evaporation Rate          :	< 1 (Butyl Acetate = 1)
Solubility in Water      :	Practically insoluble	Freezing Point              :	NA
pH                              :	NA	Odor                             :	faint formaldehyde
Boiling Point               :	NA	Appearance                  :	hard, colorless particles
Viscosity                    :	NA	Physical State               :	solid chunks

                                                                                                                                                                                  

 

10.  STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

 

General:    Stable

 

Incompatible Materials and Conditions to Avoid:    Strong oxidizing agents.

 

Hazardous Decomposition:    Will not occur under normal storage and use conditions.

 

                                                                                                                                                                                  

 

11.  TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

 

Low order of toxicity.  Regulated by FDA for use in food packaging according to 21 CFR 177, 1200, 176, 170 and 105.

                                                                                                                                                                                  

 

12.  ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

 

This product is not an environmentally hazardous material.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

13.  DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

 

Not a hazardous material.  Disposal by incineration in accordance with all Federal, State and Local regulations is recommended.

                                                                                                                                                                                  

 

14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

 

Not regulated.

 

                                                                                                                                                                                   

 

15.  REGULATORY INFORMATION

 

Registered under TSCA.

Reporting not required under SARA Title 3, Sections 313, 311, or 302.

 

                                                                                                                                                                                   

 

16.  OTHER INFORMATION

 

Not considered a carcinogen by NTP, IARC or OSHA.

MSDS Status:  Update to ANSI  2400.1-1993.

 

Hazardous Ratings:

                                 NFPA                     HMIS

Health                         1                              1

Flammability               1                               1

Reactivity                    0                              0          

 

 

Revision Summary:

12/31/96 - J. Day

1/26/98 - J. Day

8/3/98 - J. Day (Area Code Chg.)

5/11/04 – J. Day

6/10/07 – J. Day ( Haz Ratings )

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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This information is furnished without warranty, expressed or implied.  The data in this MSDS relates only to the specific material designated therein.  Unitex Chemical Corporation assumes no legal responsibility for use or reliance upon this data.  This form complies with OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard, 29 CFR 1910.1200.