NILE CHEMICALS
Section
1: Chemical Product and Company Identification
Product
Name: Peruvian balsam
CAS#:
8007-00-9
Synonym:
Peruvian Balsam; Balsam Peru
Chemical
Name: Extract from Myroxylon perierae
Chemical
Formula: Not available.
Section
2: Composition and Information on Ingredients Composition:
Name
CAS # % by Weight
Peruvian
balsam 8007-00-9 100
Toxicological
Data on Ingredients: Peruvian balsam: ORAL
(LD50): Acute: >5000 mg/kg [Rat]. DERMAL (LD50): Acute: >10000
mg/kg [Rabbit].
Section
3: Hazards Identification
Potential
Acute Health Effects:
Hazardous
in case of skin contact (irritant), of eye contact (irritant), of inhalation.
Slightly hazardous in case of skin contact (permeator), of ingestion.
Potential
Chronic Health Effects:
CARCINOGENIC
EFFECTS: Not available. MUTAGENIC EFFECTS: Not available. TERATOGENIC EFFECTS:
Not available.
DEVELOPMENTAL
TOXICITY: Not available. Repeated or prolonged exposure is not known to
aggravate medical condition.
Section
4: First Aid Measures Eye Contact:Check for
and remove any contact lenses. In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with
plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Get medical attention.
Skin
Contact:In case of contact, immediately
flush skin with plenty of water. Cover the irritated skin with an emollient.
Remove contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash clothing before reuse. Thoroughly
clean shoes before reuse. Get medical attention.
Serious
Skin Contact:Wash with a disinfectant soap
and cover the contaminated skin with an anti-bacterial cream. Seek medical
attention.
Inhalation:If
inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If
breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical attention.
Serious
Inhalation: Not available.
Ingestion:Do
NOT induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical personnel. Never give
anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Loosen tight clothing such as a
collar, tie, belt or waistband. Get medical attention if symptoms appear.
Serious
Ingestion: Not available.
Section
5: Fire and Explosion Data
Flammability
of the Product: May be combustible at high
temperature.
Auto-Ignition
Temperature: Not available.
Flash
Points: CLOSED CUP: >93.333°C (200°F).
Flammable
Limits: Not available.
Products
of Combustion: Not available.
Fire
Hazards in Presence of Various Substances:
Slightly
flammable to flammable in presence of open flames and sparks, of heat.
Non-flammable in presence of shocks.
Explosion
Hazards in Presence of Various Substances:
Risks
of explosion of the product in presence of mechanical impact: Not available.
Risks of explosion of the product in presence of static discharge: Not
available.
Fire
Fighting Media and Instructions: SMALL
FIRE: Use DRY chemical powder. LARGE FIRE: Use water spray, fog or foam. Do not
use water jet.
Special
Remarks on Fire Hazards: Not available.
Special
Remarks on Explosion Hazards: Not
available.
Section
6: Accidental Release Measures
Small
Spill: Absorb with an inert material and
put the spilled material in an appropriate waste disposal.
Large
Spill:Absorb with an inert material and put
the spilled material in an appropriate waste disposal. Finish cleaning by
spreading water on the contaminated surface and allow to evacuate through the
sanitary system.
Section
7: Handling and Storage
Precautions:Keep
away from heat. Keep away from sources of ignition. Empty containers pose a fire
risk, evaporate the residue under a fume hood. Ground all equipment containing
material. Do not ingest. Do not breathe gas/fumes/ vapor/spray. Wear suitable
protective clothing. In case of insufficient ventilation, wear suitable
respiratory equipment. If ingested, seek medical advice immediately and show the
container or the label. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Keep away from
incompatibles such as oxidizing agents.
Storage:
Keep container tightly closed. Keep
container in a cool, well-ventilated area.
Section
8: Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
Engineering
Controls:Provide exhaust ventilation or
other engineering controls to keep the airborne concentrations of vapors below
their respective threshold limit value. Ensure that eyewash stations and safety
showers are proximal to the work-station location.
Personal
Protection:Splash goggles. Lab coat. Vapor
respirator. Be sure to use an approved/certified respirator or equivalent.
Gloves.
Personal
Protection in Case of a Large Spill:
Splash
goggles. Full suit. Vapor respirator. Boots. Gloves. A self contained breathing
apparatus should be used to avoid inhalation of the product. Suggested
protective clothing might not be sufficient; consult a specialist BEFORE
handling this product.
Exposure
Limits: Not available.
Section
9: Physical and Chemical Properties
Physical
state and appearance: Liquid. (Viscous
liquid.)
Odor:Characteristic
aroma reminiscent of vanilla (Strong.)
Taste:
Characteristic flavor reminiscent of
vanilla
Molecular
Weight: Not available.
Color:
Brown. (Dark.)
pH
(1% soln/water): Not applicable.
Boiling
Point: Not available.
Melting
Point: Not available.
Critical
Temperature: Not available.
Specific
Gravity: 1.15 (Water = 1)
Vapor
Pressure: Not available.
Vapor
Density: Not available.
Volatility:
Not available.
Odor
Threshold: Not available.
Water/Oil
Dist. Coeff.: Not available.
Ionicity
(in Water): Not available.
Dispersion
Properties: Not available.
Solubility:
Insoluble in cold water, hot water.
Section
10: Stability and Reactivity Data
Stability:
The product is stable.
Instability
Temperature: Not available.
Conditions
of Instability: Excess heat, ignition
sources (flames, sparks), incompatible materials
Incompatibility
with various substances: Reactive with
oxidizing agents.
Corrosivity:
Non-corrosive in presence of glass.
Special
Remarks on Reactivity: Not available.
Special
Remarks on Corrosivity: Not available.
Polymerization:
Will not occur.
Section
11: Toxicological Information
Routes
of Entry: Absorbed through skin. Eye
contact. Inhalation.
Toxicity
to Animals:
Acute
oral toxicity (LD50): >5000 mg/kg [Rat]. Acute dermal toxicity (LD50):
>10000 mg/kg [Rabbit].
Chronic
Effects on Humans: Not available.
Other
Toxic Effects on Humans:
Hazardous
in case of skin contact (irritant), of inhalation. Slightly hazardous in case of
skin contact (permeator), of ingestion.
Special
Remarks on Toxicity to Animals: Not
available.
Special
Remarks on Chronic Effects on Humans: Not
available.
Special
Remarks on other Toxic Effects on Humans:
Acute
Potential Health Effects: Skin: May cause moderate skin irritation. May be
absorbed through skin. Eyes: May cause eye irritation. Inhalation: May cause
respiratory tract irritation. Ingestion: May cause gastrointestinal tract
irritation. The toxicological properties of this substance have not been fully
investigated.
Section
12: Ecological Information
Ecotoxicity:
Not available.
BOD5
and COD: Not available.
Products
of Biodegradation:
Possibly
hazardous short term degradation products are not likely. However, long term
degradation products may arise.
Toxicity
of the Products of Biodegradation: Not
available.
Special
Remarks on the Products of Biodegradation: Not
available.
Section
13: Disposal Considerations
Waste
Disposal:Waste must be disposed of in
accordance with federal, state and local environmental control regulations.
Section
14: Transport Information
DOT
Classification: Not a DOT controlled
material (United States).
Identification:
Not applicable.
Special
Provisions for Transport: Not applicable.
Section
15: Other Regulatory Information
Federal
and State Regulations: TSCA 8(b) inventory:
Peruvian balsam
Other
Regulations: EINECS: This product is on the
European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical Substances.
Other
Classifications:
WHMIS
(Canada): Not controlled under WHMIS
(Canada).
DSCL
(EEC):
R36/38-
Irritating to eyes and skin. S2- Keep out of the reach of children. S46- If
swallowed, seek medical advice immediately
and
show this container or label.
HMIS
(U.S.A.):
Health
Hazard: 2
Fire
Hazard: 1
Reactivity:
0
Personal
Protection: h
National
Fire Protection Association (U.S.A.):
Health:
2
Flammability:
1
Reactivity:
0
Specific
hazard:
Protective
Equipment:
Gloves.
Lab coat. Vapor respirator. Be sure to use an approved/certified respirator or
equivalent. Splash goggles.
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