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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET (MSDS)
Revision Date: 1/16/2003
For the following products:
Safe-Vue® Colored Smoke Candles
Product# 70-031 through 70-206 Be
sure to also read and understand the Product Information
Sheet before
using or handling these items. |
| Section I: Material Identification |
Material Name: Safe-Vue™
Colored Smoke Candles
Chemical Family: Screening Smoke
UN Number: 0197 1.4G
Other Designations: Smoke Signals, Safe-Vue™
Colored Smoke For Air-Flow Studies; Signals, Smoke,
1.4G, UN0197 |
| Section II:
Ingredients and Hazards |
| Component |
Amount |
Hazard Data |
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Trade Secret: Pyrotechnic article designed to
produce fire, smoke & noise. None of the ingredients have materials which
are listed in 29 CFR 1910.119 appendix A, as a toxic substance and there are no
known exposures to hazardous chemicals upon ignition. |
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| SECTION III: PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS
(Fire and Explosion Data) |
Boiling Point:
n/a Specific Gravity (H2O=1):
n/a
Vapor Pressure at 15oC:
n/a Evap. Rate: n/a
Vapor Density (Air=1): n/a % Volatile By Volume:
n/a
Solubility in Water: Yes Reactivity in
Water: Slight
Appearance and Odor: Odorless Powder
Flash Point: n/a Autoignition
Temp.: n/a
Flammability Limits in Air: n/a Extinguishing
Media: none
Special Fire Fighting Procedures:
Do not use suffocation methods -- pyrotechnic devices contain their own
oxygen, allow devices to burn and prevent spread of fire.
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards: Pyrotechnic articles will burn
rapidly in the event of fire. |
| Section IV: Physical Hazards |
Stable: Yes
Conditions to Avoid: Open Flame, Smoking
Incompatible With: Exposure to moisture may cause items to
deteriorate.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Nuisance Dust
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur. |
| Section V: Health Hazards |
Threshold Limit Values: OSHA
nuisance dust limit of 15mg/m3
or ACGTH nuisance dust value of 10mg/m3
for the eight hour time weighted average.
Routes of Entry: Eye Contact - can
severely irritate; Skin Contact - can irritate; Inhalation -
treat as a mineral dust irritant to the respiratory tract; Ingestion -
expected to be practically nontoxic.
Signs & Symptoms: Acute Overexposure -
transient cough, shortness of breath; Chronic Overexposure -
pulmonary inflammation.
Chemical Listed Carcinogen or Potential:
National Toxicology Program - No; IARC Monographs - No; OSHA - No. |
| SECTION VI: EMERGENCY FIRST AID PROCEDURES |
Eye Contact: Flush with
large amounts of water. If irritation persists, seek medical attention.
Skin Contact: Wash with soap and water. If
irritation persists, seek medical attention.
Inhalation: Remove victim to fresh air. Seek
medical attention if discomfort continues.
Ingestion: Give large amounts of water and
induce vomiting. Seek medical attention. |
| SECTION VII: SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION |
Respiratory Protection: Dust
mask where dustiness is prevalent or TLV exceeded. Mechanical filter
respirator if exposure is prolonged.
Ventilation: Local and/or general mechanical ventilation is
recommended.
Protective Gloves: Impervious gloves.
Eye Protection: Recommended as a mechanical barrier for prolonged
exposure.
Other Protective Equipment: If irritation occurs, long sleeves and
impervious gloves should be worn. |
| SECTION VIII: SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS AND SPILL/LEAK
PROCEDURES |
Precautions When Handling or Storing: Avoid
open flames, smoke and high temperatures. Store in a cool, dry place and
in accordance with all local, state and federal laws and regulations.
Other Precautions: Avoid friction, impact and electrostatic discharge.
Spill or Release Procedure: Gently sweep any spills. Immediately hose
down area thoroughly.
Waste Disposal: Dispose of in compliance with local, state and federal
laws and regulations.
Keep product out of the reach of children. Use only in a well-ventilated
place. Do not use or store around food or food
products. Before eating, drinking or smoking, hands and face must be
thoroughly washed. Product should be used or handled
only by those familiar with all safety documentation. |
| HAZARDOUS MATERIAL IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM RATINGS |
Health - 1 Flammability - 3 Reactivity - 1
Hazard Index: 4=Severe Hazard; 3=Serious Hazard; 2=Moderate Hazard;
1=Slight Hazard; 0=Minimal Hazard |
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This MSDS is provided as
a guideline for the use of our products only. E. Vernon Hill, Inc.
disclaims responsibility for damage or injury resulting from the improper
use of these products.
We believe all information given is accurate. It is offered in good faith,
but without guarantee. Since conditions of product use are beyond our
control, all risks of use are assumed by the user.
Users are responsible for verifying this data under their own operating
conditions to determine whether the product is suitable for their
particular purposes.
Nothing herein shall be construed as a recommendation for uses which
infringe valid patents or as extending a license under valid patents.
Also read and understand
the separate Product Information Sheet
before using or handling these products. |
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