MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

SECTION I - NAME & PRODUCT
ADDRESS: CONTACT:

 
TRADE NAME, COMMON NAME OR SPECIFICATION:

BURGUNDY PITCH

 EMERGENCY TELEPHONE:
CHEMICAL FAMILY OR PRODUCT TYPE:

Sesquiteerpene Acids

 APPROVED BY:

DATE:

SECTION II - COMPOSITION

CHEMICAL NAME

%

COMMON NAME

REG* Y/N

CAS #

OSHA PERMISSIBLE EXPOSURE LIMIT

ACGIH TLV

CARCINOGEN* Y/N
NO HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS IDENTIFIED TO DATE
 

 

              
 

 

              

*REGULATED AS PER LISTS: OSHA 29 CFR 1910, SUBPART Z: ACGIH, HHS/N TP, & IAPC

SECTION III - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL DATA
BOILING POINT: 460o TO 480o F. MELTING POINT: 130o to 142o F SPECIFIC GRAVITY (BULK): 1.07
VAPOR PRESSURE: PERCENT VOLATILE BY VOL.: VAPOR DENSITY: 10.3 to 10.8
EVAPORATION RATE: Unknown SOLUBILITY IN WATER: Insoluble SOLUBILITY IN ALCHOHOL:
SOLUBILITY IN OTHER SOLVENTS:

Insoluble

 APPEARANCE & ODOR: From Medium brown yellowish (light amber) to a light tan tint, solid at room temp., light rosin odor.

SECTION IV - FIRE & EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA
FLASH POINT: 410o F METHOD USED: COC FLAMMABLE LIMITS:
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Spray foam, dry chemical, CO2 –Avoid water.
SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES: Class ‘B’ fire ---avoid breathing fumes
EXPLOSION POTENTIAL: (1) Potential of dust explosion or ignition does exist with finely divided solids when the concentration reaches the right level. (2) Hot liquid may foam with water.

SECTION V - HEALTH HAZARD DATA
PRIMARY ROUTE(S) OF ENTRY: EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE (EO) OR FIRST AID (FA):
INHALATION: Dust could irritate the respiratory channels.

Avoid breathing fumes from molten the burgundy pitch.

 Provide ventilation to control exposure levels below regulatory requirements.

Use NIOSH approved dust & fume respirator masks

Move affect party to fresh air. Get medical assistance.
INGESTION: Get medical assistance
SKIN: Could be a skin irritate. Contact with molten pitch will cause thermal burns followed by solidification on, & adherence to skin. Wash dust off with soap and water

Cool burn area with cool water immediately

Get medical assistance
EYE: Could cause eye irritation, abrasion and redness

 

 Wear chemical safety goggles or glasses with side safety shields

Flush eye with large amounts of clean water

Avoid rubbing eyes to lessen abrasion of surface

Get medical assistance
GENERAL FIRST AID: Treatment for burn injuries. Do not attempt to remove solidified pitch from 2nd and 3rd degree burns. Use solvents (consult with a doctor) to remove pitch from minor 1st degree burns. See a doctor.

SECTION VI - SPILL, LEAK & DISPOSAL
1. Use a non-dust generating method to clean-up work area: a vacuum or disposable damp clothes or rags.

2. Allow liquid states to solidify, then scrape up solids.

3. Disposal: Incinerate, or in a landfill licensed to receive industrial waste.

4. Disposal should be in accordance with Federal, State and Local Regulations

5. Parental guidance, supervision and participation is required.

SECTION VII - SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION
1. Parental guidance, supervision & participation required if material is to be heated, soften, melted and/or  hot forming is being performed. Children and others could suffer major burns.

2. Have a dry chemical fire extinguisher available in the immediate area if heating, softening and/or

    melting the material.

3. Work in a well ventilated area.

4. Do not breath vapors if heating material. A cover should be over the melting pot and an exhaust hood should be used.

5. Use safety glasses with side shields.

6. Use a NIOSH approved respirator if dust, particulate or fume level exceed the regulatory limit.

7. Use a non-dust generating method to clean-up dust-a vacuum cleaner or disposable damp cloth or rag.

SECTION VIII - SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS & COMMENTS
  1. Parental guidance and supervision is mandatory and special attention and help is required if the material is being heated, soften, melted and/or hot formed. Children and others could suffer major burns. Keep material out of reach of children. >>>CHILDREN COULD BE BURNED.<<<
  2. Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practices. These practices include but are not limited to avoiding unnecessary exposure & removal of the material from eyes, skin and clothing.
  3. Avoid breathing fumes from molten pitch. Use a well ventilated area. A cover should be over melting pot & an exhaust hood used.
  4. Have a dry chemical fire extinguisher close to the area when heating pitch.

This Material Safety Data Sheet is offered solely for your information, consideration and investigation. It provides no warranties, either expressed or implied, and assumes no responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of the data contained herein.