KALAMA CHEMICAL, INC. -- METHYL SALICYLATE (WINTERGREEN OIL)  -- 6505-00-753-4773
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:METHYL SALICYLATE (WINTERGREEN OIL)
MSDS Date:10/15/1985
FSC:6505
NIIN:00-753-4773
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:KALAMA CHEMICAL, INC.
Address:BANK OF CALIFORNIA CENTER
City:SEATTLE
State:WA
ZIP:98164
Info Phone Num:206-682-7890
Emergency Phone Num:201-779-8880 CHEMTREC:800-424-9300
CAGE:OO173
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:KALAMA CHEMICAL, INC.
Address:BANK OF CALIFORNIA CENTER
Box:City:SEATTLE
State:WA
ZIP:98164
Phone:201-779-8880 CHEMTREC:800-424-9300
CAGE:OO173

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:METHYL SALICYLATE (SYNTHETIC OIL OF WINTERGREEN)
CAS:119-36-8
RTECS #:VO4725000
Fraction by Wt: 
Other REC Limits:N/K 
OSHA PEL:N/K 
ACGIH TLV:N/K 

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50 (ORAL RAT):887 MG/KG
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:NOTE:HEALTH STUDIES HAVE SHOWN THAT
    EXPOSURE TO CHEMICALS POSE POTENTIAL HEALTH RISKS WHICH MAY VARY
    FROM PERSON TO PERSON. THEREFORE EXPOSURES TO LIQUIDS, VAPORS,
    MISTS OR FUMES SHOULD BE MINIMIZED.  CHRONIC HEALTH HAZ:PRLNG CONT
    W/SKIN MAY CAUSE SENSITIZATION.NO OTHER CHRONIC HEALTH HAZ
    INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:N/A 
Effects of Overexposure:ACUTE: INHALATION:INHALATION OF CONCENTRATED
    VAPOR MAY IRRITATE THE NOSE & THROAT. EYE:CAUSES EYE IRRITATION.
    SKIN:MAY CAUSE SKIN IRRITATION & SENSITIZATION. INGESTION:HARMFUL
    IF SWALLOWED.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:N/K 

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:INHAL:IF OVERCOME BY EXPOS,RMV TO FRESH AIR IMMED.GIVE
    O*2/ARTF RESP AS NEEDED.OBTAIN EMER MED ATTN. EYE:IN CASE OF EYE
    CONT,IMMED IRRIGATE W/PLENTY OF H*2O FOR AT LEAST 15 MIN.OBTAIN
    EMER MED ATTN. S KIN:RMV CONTAM CLTHG AS NEEDED.WASH SKIN THOROUGH
    W/MILD SOAP & H*2O.OBTAIN MED ATTN IF SWALLOWED INDUCE
    VOMITING.OBTAIN EMERGENCY MEDICAL ATTENTION.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Flash Point Method:TCC
Flash Point:205 F (96 C)
Lower Limits:NOT DETERMIN
Upper Limits:NOT DETERMIN
Extinguishing Media:USE CO*2, FOAM, OR DRY CHEMICALTO EXTINGUISH FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NOISH/MSHA APVD PRESS DEMAND SCBA & FULL
    PROT EQPT .AVOID SPREADING LIQ & FIRE BY H*2O FLOODING.USE H*2O TO
    COOL FIRE & TO KEEP CONTAINERS COOL.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:DECOMPOSITION UNDER FIRE CONDITIONS WILL
    GENERATE CARBON MONOXIDE & PHENOL & MAY GENEERATE OTHER TOXIC
    VAPORS.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:RMV SCE OF IGN,STOP RELEASE,& PROVIDE ADEQUATE
    VENT.PREVENT FLOW TO SEWER & PUBLIC WATERS.RECOVER FREE PRODUCT,IF
    POSSIBLE.COVER SPILL W/INERT,NON-COMBUSTIBLE ABSORB MATL & RMV TO
    DSPL CNTNR.REPORT SP ILL AS PER REG REQT.LEAKING DRUM (SEE SUPP
    DATA)
Neutralizing Agent:N/K 

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE AS  A NFPA CLASS IIIB LIQ.KEEP
    FIRE & SPARKS AWAY FROM DRUMS.SINCE EMPTY DO NOT CUT,DRILL,GRIND,OR
    WELD(SEE OTHER PREC)
Other Precautions:ON OR NEAR CNTNR UNTIL THOROUGH
    CLEAN.ISOLATE,VENT,DRAIN,WASH & PURGE SYS/EQPT BFR MAINT/REPAIR.RMV
    ALL IGN SCE.CHECK AMT FOR EXPLOSIVENESS & O*2 DEFICIENCIES.USE
    ADEQUATE PERSONAL PROT EQPT.COMPLY W/ REG GLOVERNING CONFINED SPACE
    ENTRY.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:IN CONFINED OR ENCLOSED SPACES, USE NIOSH/MSHA
    APPROVED RESPIRATORY PROTECTION
Ventilation:USE WITH ADEQUATE LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION.
Protective Gloves:CHEMICAL RESISTANT GLOVES
Eye Protection:CHEM WORK GOGGLES AND FACESHIELD 
Other Protective Equipment:USE CHEM RESIST APRON,GLOVES&OTHER
    IMPERVIOUS CLTHING TO AVOID SKIN CONT.PROV SAFETY SHOWER,EQUIPPED
    W/EYE(SEE SUP DATA)
Work Hygienic Practices:USE GOOD PER HYGIENE PRAC.WASH HANDS BFR
    EATING,DRINKING OR SMKING,OR USING TOILET FACIL.PROMPT RMV
    CONTAM(SEE SUP DATA)
Supplemental Safety and Health
SPEC GRAV:(25C).SOL IN H*2O:(0.07% AT 86F (30C). PH & ROUTES OF
    ENTRY:FP N. SPILL PROC:SHOULD BE EMPTIED/PLACED INTO
    OVERSIZED(RECOVERY) DRUM. PROT EQPT:WASH FOUNTAIN IN IMMED VICINITY
    OF ANY POTENTIA L EXPOS. WORK HYGIENE:CLOTHING & WASH THOROUGHLY
    BEFORE REUSE.

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

HCC:N1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:433F (223C)
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:16F (-8.9C)
Decomp Temp:Decomp Text:N/K 
Vapor Pres:<1
Vapor Density:5.26,AIR=1
Spec Gravity:1.183 AT 77F
Evaporation Rate &amp; Reference:<1 (BUTYL ACETATE=1)
Solubility in Water:NEGLIBLE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS LIQUID WITH ODOR OF WINTERGREEN
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100
Corrosion Rate:

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS & STRONG ALKALIES. TRACES OF IRON WILL CAUSE
    DISCOLORATION.
Stability Condition to Avoid:N/K 
Hazardous Decomposition Products:DECOMPOSITION UNDER FIRE CONDITIONS
    WILL GENERATE CARBON MONOXIDE & PHENOL & OTHER POTENTIALLY TOXIC
    VAPORS.

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSAL MUST BE MADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH
    APPLICABLE GOVERNMENTAL REGULATIONS. DO NOT CONTAMINATE ANY
    STREAMS, LAKES, OR PONDS.

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