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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

Section I

GENERAL INFORMATION

Manufacturers Name: Slickote Coatings            Date Prepared: 6/15/99

Street Address: 244 E. Pomona Ave. Monrovia, CA 91016

Emergency No.: 1- 800-421-2849 Information: 626-358-1151

Product Class: Cetyl Alcohol /Water Base Lubricant         V.O.C. n/a

Product Name: SlicKote Cetyl Alcohol Fastener Lubricant


Section II

INGREDIENTS/ IDENTITY INFORMATION

Cetyl Alcohol 1-Hexadecanol

CAS# 36653-82-4

NIOSH (RTECS) MM0225000

OSHA PEL: n/k

ACGIH TLV n/k

Percent <10%


Section III

PHYSICAL CHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Physical Form : Liquid

Color : White

Odor : Mild

pH : apx. 8.0

Boiling Point : 212 deg F

Melting/Freezing Point : 32 deg F

Solubility in Water : Complete

Specific Gravity : apx. 1.04

Bulk Density : 8.7 Lbs/Gal

% Volatile by Weight : apx 90%

Vapor Pressure : n/k


Section IV

FIRE & EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA

Flash Point : None

Flammable Limits:

Upper Explosive Limit (UEL) (%) : n/k

Lower Explosive Limit (LEL) (%) : n/k

Auto-Ignition Temperature : Not established

Extinguishing Media : Dry Chemical; Carbon Dioxide; Form; Water

Special Fire Fighting Procedures : Full emergency equipment with self-contained breathing apparatus and full protective clothing should be worn by firefighters. During a fire, irritating, highly toxic gases may be generated by thermal decomposition or combustion.


Section V

REACTIVITY DATA

This product is stable

Conditions to avoid: not relavent

Incompatibility: strong oxidizing agents, strong acids

Hazards decomposition products: carbon dioxide/ carbon monoxide

Hazards polymerization: None


Section VI

HEALTH HAZARD DATA

Acute Hazard: Cetyl Alcohol is a mild skin and eye irritant. The acute oral LD50 (albino rats) is > 8.0 grams/kg. Rats exposed to 3.2 mg/l for 10 days showed only hyper activity.

Possible routes of entry: ingestion, inhalation, skin absorption

Emergency and first aid procedures: Eyes: Flush with water for 15 minutes. Skin: Wash with soap and water, not with solvents. Inhalation: Remove to fresh air from exposure area., give CPR if necessary. Ingestion: Wash out mouth with water provided person is conscious. Do not induce vomiting. In all cases, obtain immediate medical attention.

Carcinogenicity:         NTP: No         IARC: No         OSHA: No

HMIS: Health: 1         Flammability: 0         Reactivity: 0


Section VII

PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE HANDLING AND USE

Precautions to be taken in handling storage:

Keep containers closed when not in use. Do not store above (115 deg. F ) keep from freezing. Empty containers may contain product residue. Do not cut, puncture or weld containers. All label warning must be observed, until container has been cleaned or reconditioned, or properly disposed of. Mix material well to proper specifications.

Spills: Wear air supplied NIOSH approved respirator ,rubber gloves and boots for major unventilated release. Cover with absorbent material .

Caution: Very slippery, avoid walking on spilled material.


Section VIII

CONTROL MEASURES

Ventilate area; remove spills with inert absorbent.

Waste disposal method: Dispose in chemical disposal area or in a manner that complies with local state and federal regulations, do not incinerate closed containers.

Use protective gloves, chemical splash safety glasses, and protective resistant apron.

DOT ID#: Not regulated

DOT proper shipping name: Not regulated

DOT Label: Not regulated