Van Air Systems 10BF - Manual (Page 3)

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Hands and Feet: Nitrile/Neoprene/PVC/Natural Rubber gloves recommended.
Not to be used as the absolute basis for glove selection. Actual in use
performance must be evaluated due to the many factors associated with
proper glove selection.
Chemical / slip resistant safety shoes.
Eye Protection: Chemical safety goggles are recommended.
Other Protective Clothing & Equipment: Clean, body-covering skin protective clothing.
Work/Hygienic Practices: Wash thoroughly with soap and water after handling
Section 9 – Physical and Chemical Characteristics
Appearance and Odor: White to gray-white solid tablet, size – 1” X 3/4”, odorless.
Bulk Density:
60 ± 3 lbs/cubic foot
Vapor Pressure (mm Hg): Not applicable.
Melting Point: Loses water of hydration @ 241-244
o
F
Vapor Density (Air=1): Not applicable.
Solubility in Water: % by wt. @ 25°C (77°F): 45.4 Readily soluble.
Evaporation Rate (Butyl Acetate=1): Not applicable.
Boiling Point: > 1355
o
C
Section 10
– Stability and Reactivity
Stability (Conditions to avoid): Stable under normal temperatures and pressures. Avoid exposure to
atmosphere; tablets will attract water.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: None
Incompatibility (Materials to avoid): Acids.
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur under normal temperatures and pressures.
Conditions to Avoid: Extreme heat and contact with incompatible chemicals (lithium, bromine
tri-fluoride)
Section 11
– Toxicological Information
Acute toxicity:
Category 4
Oral: LD50, rat 526 mg/kg
Dermal: LD50, rabbit 2000 mg/kg
Inhalation: LC50, rat 5.57 mg/L
Skin corrosion/irritation: Skin irritant category 2, slight irritant (rabbit)
Serious eye damage/irritation: Eye irritant category 2, moderate irritant (rabbit)
Respiratory or Skin Sensitization: No classification
Non-sensitizing (guinea pig)
Repeated Dose Toxicity: Dose levels producing any effects in animals were many times higher than dose levels
expected from exposure due to use.
Developmental Toxicity: Did not cause birth defects or any other fetal effects in laboratory animals.
Genetic Toxicology: In vitro genetic toxicity studies were negative.
Carcinogenicity: Germ cell mutagenicity – based on the available data the classification criteria are not met.
Carcinogenicity – Based on the available data the classification criteria are not met.
Reproductive toxicity – Based on the available data the classification criteria are not
met.