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MSDS for Metaldehyde, 99%
**** SECTION 1 - CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION ****
MSDS Name: Metaldehyde, 99%
Synonyms: Acetaldehyde tetramer
Company :Zhaofeng Chemical Co., Ltd.
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**** SECTION 2 - COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS ****
CAS#
Chemical Name
%
EINECS#
108-62-3
Metaldehyde
99%
unlisted

Hazard Symbols: XN
Risk Phrases: 10 22
**** SECTION 3 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION ****
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Flammable. Harmful if swallowed.

Potential Health Effects
Eye:
May cause eye irritation.
Skin:
May cause skin irritation.
Ingestion:
Harmful if swallowed.
Inhalation:
May cause respiratory tract irritation.
Chronic:
Not available.

**** SECTION 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES ****

Eyes:
Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes,
occasionally lifting the upper and lower lids. Get medical aid.
Skin:
Flush skin with plenty of soap and water for at least 15 minutes
while removing contaminated clothing and shoes.
Ingestion:
Do NOT induce vomiting. Allow the victim to rinse his mouth and then
to drink 2-4 cupfuls of water, and seek medical advice.
Inhalation:
Remove from exposure to fresh air immediately.
Notes to Physician:
Treat symptomatically and supportively.

**** 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. Water Reactive. Material will react with water and
may release a flammable and/or toxic gas.
Extinguishing Media:
Do NOT use water directly on fire. In case of fire, use water, dry
chemical, chemical foam, or alcohol-resistant foam.
Autoignition Temperature: 580 deg C ( 1,076.00 deg F)
Flash Point: 50 deg C ( 122.00 deg F)
NFPA Rating: Not published.
Explosion Limits, Lower: Not available.
Upper: Not available.
**** SECTION 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES ****
General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated
in Section 8.
Spills/Leaks:
Vacuum or sweep up material and place into a suitable disposal
container. Remove all sources of ignition. Use a spark-proof tool.

**** SECTION 7 - HANDLING and STORAGE ****

Handling:
Remove contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. Avoid contact
with eyes, skin, and clothing. Avoid ingestion and inhalation.
Storage:
Store in a cool, dry place. Store in a tightly closed container.
Flammables-area.

**** SECTION 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION ****
Engineering Controls:
Use adequate ventilation to keep airborne concentrations low.
Personal Protective Equipment

Eyes:
Wear safety glasses and chemical goggles if splashing
is possible.
Skin:
Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin
exposure.
Clothing:
Wear appropriate protective clothing to minimize
contact with skin.
Respirators:
Wear a NIOSH/MSHA or European Standard EN 149
approved full-facepiece airline respirator in the
positive pressure mode with emergency escape
provisions

**** SECTION 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES ****
Physical State: Powder
Appearance: white
Odor: Not available.
pH: Not available.
Vapor Pressure: 1.3 mbar @ 28.5 deg C
Viscosity: Not available.
Boiling Point: Not available.
Freezing/Melting Point: 246 deg C
Decomposition Temperature: Not available.
Solubility: 0.02 w/w % (20 c)
Specific Gravity/Density: Not available.
Molecular Formula: (CH3CHO)4
Molecular Weight: 176.21

**** SECTION 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY ****
Chemical Stability:
Not available.
Conditions to Avoid:
Ignition sources.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials:
Not available.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide.
Hazardous Polymerization: Has not been reported.
**** SECTION 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION ****

Acute oral toxicity (rat), LD50:                         283 mg/kg (OECD 401)
Acute dermal toxicity (rat, 24h), LD50:           >5000 mg/kg
Skin irritation (rabbit, 4h):                                Nan-irritant (OECD 404)
Eye irritation (rabbit):                                       Mild irritant (OECD 405)
Sensitization (guinea pig):                              Not sensitizing (OECD 406)
Mutagenicity:                                                   Ames-test negative
Mutagenicity:                                                  Chromosomal aberration assay in vitro negative
Mutagenicity:                                                  Gen mutation in mammalian cells negative
Mutagenicity:                                                  Chromosomal aberration assay in vivo negative

**** SECTION 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION ****
Fish toxicity (rainbow trout, 96 h), LC50:                       75 mg/l (OECD 203)
Toxicity Daphnia (Daphnia magna, 48 h), EC50:          > 90 mg/l (OECD 202)
Toxicity algae (Scenedesmus sp., 96 h), ErC 50:        Approx. 76 mg/l (OECD 201)
Biological degradation (28 days):                                  6.0% OECD 302 B not easily biodegradable
Ready biodegradation (28 days):                                  18.0% OECD 301 E not readily biodegradable
Water danger/protection:                                               WGK (Self classification) 1 slightly dangerous to water
Bioaccumulation (28 days), BCF:                                 11.0 (OECD 305E) not bioaccumulation
Abiotic degradation (30 days):                                       (EPA-FIFRA) hydrolytically stable

**** SECTION 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS ****
Dispose of in a manner consistent with federal, state, and local regulations.
**** SECTION 14 - TRANSPORT INFORMATION ****
US DOT
Shipping Name: METALDEHYDE
Hazard Class: 4.1
UN Number: 1332
Packing Group: III
IMO
Shipping Name: METALDEHYDE
Hazard Class: 4.1
UN Number: 1332
Packing Group: III
IATA
Shipping Name: METALDEHYDE
Hazard Class: 4.1
UN Number: 1332
Packing Group: III
RID/ADR
Shipping Name: METALDEHYDE
Dangerous Goods Code: 4.1(6C)
UN Number: 1332
Canadian TDG
Shipping Name: METALDEHYDE
Hazard Class: 4.1

UN Number: UN1332
**** SECTION 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION ****
European/International Regulations
European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
Hazard Symbols: XN
Risk Phrases:
R 10 Flammable.
R 22 Harmful if swallowed.
Safety Phrases:
S 13 Keep away from food, drink and animal feeding
stuffs.
S 25 Avoid contact with eyes.
S 46 If swallowed, seek medical advice immediately
and show this container or label.
WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
CAS# 9002-91-9: No information available.
Canada
CAS# 9002-91-9 is listed on Canada's DSL/NDSL List.
CAS# 9002-91-9 is not listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List.
Exposure Limits
US FEDERAL
TSCA
CAS# 9002-91-9 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
**** SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ****
MSDS Creation Date: 7/16/1996 Revision #0 Date: Original.

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