Material Safety Data Sheet **** SECTION 1 - CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION **** MSDS Name: Lanolin Catalog Numbers: S80047, L7 500, L7500, S80047-1, S800471 Synonyms: Lanalin; Wool Fat. Company Identification: Fisher Scientific 1 Reagent Lane Fairlawn, NJ 07410 For information, call: 201-796-7100 Emergency Number: 201-796-7100 For CHEMTREC assistance, call: 800-424-9300 For International CHEMTREC assistance, call: 703-527-3887 **** SECTION 2 - COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS **** +----------------+--------------------------------------+----------+-----------+ | CAS# | Chemical Name | % | EINECS# | |----------------|--------------------------------------|----------|-----------| | 7732-18-5 |Water | <30 | 231-791-2 | |----------------|--------------------------------------|----------|-----------| | 8006-54-0 |LANOLIN | >70 | 232-348-6 | +----------------+--------------------------------------+----------+-----------+ Hazard Symbols: None Listed. Risk Phrases: None Listed. **** SECTION 3 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION **** EMERGENCY OVERVIEW The toxicological properties of this material have not been fully investigated. Potential Health Effects Eye: Non-irritating to the eyes. Skin: May cause mild skin irritation. Low hazard for usual industrial handling. Ingestion: No hazard expected in normal industrial use. Aspiration hazard. Ingestion of large amounts may cause gastrointestinal irritation. The toxicological properties of this substance have not been fully investigated. Inhalation: Low hazard for usual industrial handling. The toxicological properties of this substance have not been fully investigated. Chronic: No information found. **** SECTION 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES **** Eyes: Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid. Skin: Flush skin with plenty of soap and water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Get medical aid if irritation develops or persists. Ingestion: Do NOT induce vomiting. If victim is conscious and alert, give 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water. Get medical aid immediately. Inhalation: Remove from exposure to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical aid if cough or other symptoms appear. Notes to Physician: **** SECTION 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES **** General Information: As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. Extinguishing Media: Use foam, dry chemical, or carbon dioxide. Water spray may cause frothing. **** SECTION 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES **** General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated in Section 8. Spills/Leaks: Sweep up or absorb material, then place into a suitable clean, dry, closed container for disposal. **** SECTION 7 - HANDLING and STORAGE **** Handling: Wash thoroughly after handling. Remove contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid ingestion and inhalation. Storage: Store in a cool, dry place. Store in a tightly closed container. **** SECTION 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION **** Engineering Controls: Good general ventilation should be sufficient to control airborne levels. Personal Protective Equipment Eyes: Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as described by OSHA's eye and face protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European Standard EN166. Skin: Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure. Clothing: Wear appropriate protective clothing to minimize contact with skin. Respirators: Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Always use a NIOSH or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator when necessary. **** SECTION 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES **** Physical State: Solid Appearance: yellow-white Odor: weak odor pH: Not available. Vapor Pressure: Not applicable. Vapor Density: Not applicable. Evaporation Rate: Not available. Viscosity: Not available. Boiling Point: Not available. Freezing/Melting Point: 97 deg F Autoignition Temperature: 833 deg F ( 445.00 deg C) Flash Point: 460 deg F ( 237.78 deg C) Explosion Limits, lower: Not available. Explosion Limits, upper: Not available. Decomposition Temperature: Not available. Solubility: Insoluble in water. Specific Gravity/Density: 0.93 (water=1) Molecular Formula: Not applicable. Molecular Weight: 0 **** SECTION 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY **** Chemical Stability: Stable under normal temperatures and pressures. Conditions to Avoid: High temperatures. Incompatibilities with Other Materials: None reported. Hazardous Decomposition Products: No data available. Hazardous Polymerization: Has not been reported. **** SECTION 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION **** RTECS#: CAS# 7732-18-5: ZC0110000 CAS# 8006-54-0: OE3201000 LD50/LC50: CAS# 7732-18-5: Oral, rat: LD50 = >90 mL/kg. CAS# 8006-54-0. Carcinogenicity: Water - Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NIOSH, NTP, or OSHA. LANOLIN - Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NIOSH, NTP, or OSHA. Epidemiology: No information available. Teratogenicity: No information available. Reproductive Effects: No information available. Neurotoxicity: No information available. Mutagenicity: No information available. Other Studies: None. **** SECTION 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION **** Other No information available. **** SECTION 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS **** Dispose of in a manner consistent with federal, state, and local regulations. **** SECTION 14 - TRANSPORT INFORMATION **** US DOT No information available Canadian TDG No information available. **** SECTION 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION **** US FEDERAL TSCA CAS# 7732-18-5 is listed on the TSCA inventory. CAS# 8006-54-0 is listed on the TSCA inventory. This material does not contain any Class 2 Ozone depletors. Clean Water Act: None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Hazardous Substances under the CWA. None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Priority Pollutants under the CWA. None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Toxic Pollutants under the CWA. OSHA: None of the chemicals in this product are considered highly hazardous by OSHA. STATE Water is not present on state lists from CA, PA, MN, MA, FL, or NJ. LANOLIN can be found on the following state right to know lists: Pennsylvania. California No Significant Risk Level: None of the chemicals in this product are listed. European/International Regulations European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives Hazard Symbols: Not available. Risk Phrases: Safety Phrases: WGK (Water Danger/Protection) CAS# 7732-18-5: No information available. CAS# 8006-54-0: 0 United Kingdom Occupational Exposure Limits Canada CAS# 7732-18-5 is listed on Canada's DSL List. CAS# 8006-54-0 is listed on Canada's DSL List. CAS# 7732-18-5 is not listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List. CAS# 8006-54-0 is not listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List. Exposure Limits **** SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION **** MSDS Creation Date: 9/02/1997 Revision #2 Date: 8/02/2000 The information above is believed to be accurate and represents the best information currently available to us. However, we make no warranty of merchantability or any other warranty, express or implied, with respect to such information, and we assume no liability resulting from its use. Users should make their own investigations to determine the suitability of the information for their particular purposes. In no way shall the company be liable for any claims, losses, or damages of any third party or for lost profits or any special, indirect, incidental, consequential or exemplary damages, howsoever arising, even if the company has been advised of the possibility of such damages. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------