MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
DATE PRINTED: JAN 10, 2000
MSDS NO. ALT003 OUTBOUND
White Mineral Oil
SECTION 1. CHEMICAL PRODUCT/COMPANY INFO.
PRODUCT NAME
White Mineral Oil
MANUFACTURER
Norton Company
Highland Ave.
Littleton, NH. 03561
(603) 444-3947
SUPPLIER
Petroleum Specialties Group
Petrolia, PA
(412) 756-2210
PRODUCT USE
REVISION DATE
8/20/1999
MSDS PRINT FORMAT
NORTONCAN
WHMIS HAZARD CLASS
D2B
SECTION 2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
SUBSTANCE DESCRIPTION PERCENT CAS#
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Hydrocarbons, mineral oil 100.000 8042-47-5
OTHER
This product is a fully refined white mineral oil meeting the
requirements of the National Formulary XVII and the requirements of
the Food and Drug Administration as per 21 CFR 172.878. May contain
up to 10ppm Tocopherols as stablizer.
DOMESTIC SUBSTANCE LIST
LD50/LC50
Values are not established.
SECTION 3. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
PRODUCT STATE
APPEARANCE & ODOR
Colorless, odorless liquid.
ODOR THRESHOLD (ppm)
SPECIFIC GRAVITY
VAPOR PRESSURE (mm Hg)
VAPOR DENSITY (Air = 1.0)
EVAPORATION RATE
BOILING POINT
450.00 F 232.22 C
pH FACTOR
COEFFICIENT OF OIL/WATER
SECTION 4. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
FLASH POINT
265.00 F 129.44 C
UPPER EXPLOSION LIMIT
NA
LOWER EXPLOSION LIMIT
NA
AUTO IGNITION TEMPERATURE
F C
EXTINGUISHING METHOD
Dry chemical, foam, CO2.
HAZARDOUS PRODUCTS/COMBUSTION
None.
OTHER FIRE + EXPLOSION HAZARDS
SECTION 5. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
STABILITY
INCOMPATIBILITIES
Avoid strong oxidizing agents.
DECOMPOSITION
Will decompose into hydrocarbon by-products. CO & CO2 are generated
upon combustion.
SECTION 6. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
INHALATION ACUTE EXPOSURE EFFECTS
Oil mist may cause discomfort.
INHALATION CHRONIC EXPOSURE EFFECTS
SKIN CONTACT ACUTE EXPOSURE EFFECTS
Some may experience skin irritation
EYE CONTACT ACUTE EXPOSURE EFFECTS
May irritate eyes.
INGESTION ACUTE EXPOSURE EFFECTS
Ingestion should be avoided.
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EXPOSURE LIMITS/REGULATORY INFORMATION
SUBSTANCE DESCRIPTION UNITS OSHA ACGIH MOL
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Hydrocarbons, mineral oil
MG/M3 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0
LEGEND:
EXPOSURE LIMIT DESCRIPTIONS
CARCINOGENICITY
Not Applicable
SECTION 7. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
VENTILATION PROTECTION
Handle with adequate ventilation. See OSHA 29 CFR 1910.94
(ventilation) and 29 CFR 1910.1000 (Air contaminants).
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION
As needed, approved dust respirators. See OSHA 29CFR 1910.134.
EYE PROTECTION
Recommended. See OSHA 29 CFR 1910.133.
OTHER PROTECTION
Not Applicable
HANDLING
Keep away from heat, sparks or open flames. Store at temperatures
below 120F.
WASTE DISPOSAL
Dispose of in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations.
SECTION 8. FIRST AID MEASURES
INHALATION
Remove to fresh air. Artificial respiration as needed. Obtain
medical assistance.
SKIN CONTACT
Wash affected areas with soap and water. Obtain medical assistance,
if needed.
EYE CONTACT
Wash with large amounts of water. Obtain first aid and medical
assistance, if needed.
INGESTION
Obtain medical assistance.
SECTION 9. OTHER INFORMATION
MSDS DATA SOURCE
CREATED BY
CRPKPF
CREATION DATE
5/13/1998
EMERGENCY TELEPHONE #2
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KEY TO ABBREVIATIONS:
EQ=EQual LT=Less Than GT=Greater Than
AP=APproximately TR=TRace ND=No Data available
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