PHIPPS PRODUCTS CORP -- SORBITAN MONOOLEATE  -- 6810-00-159-4991
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:SORBITAN MONOOLEATE
MSDS Date:10/15/1992
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-159-4991
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:PHIPPS PRODUCTS CORP
Address:186 LINCOLN ST SUITE 502
City:BOSTON
State:MA
ZIP:02111-2403
Country:US
Info Phone Num:804-279-4371 (DGSC-SSH)
Emergency Phone Num:OUT OF BUSINESS
Preparer's Name:DGSC-SSH
CAGE:86511
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:PHIPPS PRODUCTS CORP
Address:186 LINCOLN ST SUITE 502
Box:City:BOSTON
State:MA
ZIP:02111-2403
Country:US
Phone:OUT OF BUSINESS
CAGE:86511

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:SORBITAN MONOOLEATE
CAS:1338-43-8
RTECS #:WG2932400
Fraction by Wt: >99.0%

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE- NOT KNOWN TO BE AN IRRITANT TO
    EYES OR SKIN. NONTOXIC FOR INGESTION; PROLONG CONTACT MAY CAUSE
    IRRITATION OF EYES OR SKIN (BUT NOT CONFIRMED) CHRONIC- NOT KNOWN.
Effects of Overexposure:NOT KNOWN TO BE AN IRRITANT TO EYES OR SKIN.
    NONTOXIC FOR INGESTION.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NOT KNOWN

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:GET MEDICAL ATTENTION IF SYMPTOMS PERSIST. SKIN:WASH WITH
    SOAP & WATER. EYE:FLUSH WITH WATER FOR 15 MINUTES, HOLDING EYELIDS
    OPEN. INHALED:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. ORAL:GET MEDICAL ATTENTION.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY, CARBON DIOXIDE, FOAM OR DRY CHEMICAL
    FOR SURROUNDING FIRE. USE WATER SPRAY TO COOL FIRE EXPOSED
    CONTAINERS.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH-APPROVED SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING
    APPARATUS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE KNOWN.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:CONTAIN WITH SAND OR SOLID ABSORBENT AS
    REQUIRED & SHOVEL UP FOR DISPOSAL AS SOLID WASTE. MOP UP OR FLUSH
    WITH WATER IF SMALL SPILL.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORAGE- DO NOT STORE IN HEAT OR
    DIRECT SUNLIGHT. KEEP CONTAINER CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE TO AVOID
    CONTAMINATION.
Other Precautions:AVOID BREATHING DUSTS. DO NOT GET IN EYES, ON SKIN OR
    ON CLOTHING. WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING AND BEFORE EATING OR
    DRINKING. REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING PROMPTLY. KEEP OUT OF REACH
    OF CHILDREN.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:IF ENGINEERING CONTROLS ARE INADEQUATE TO
    CONTROL VAPOR/DUST CONCENTRATIONS TO AN ACCEPTABLE LEVEL, A
    NIOSH-APPROVED VAPOR/DUST RESPIRATOR SHOULD BE WORN IF NEEDED. IF
    RESPIRATORS ARE USED, A PROGRAM  SHOULD BE INSTITUTED TO COMPLY
    WITH OSHA
Ventilation:MECHANICAL & LOCAL RECOMMENDED AS NEEDED
Protective Gloves:OPTIONAL
Eye Protection:SAFETY/CHEMICAL GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH STATION, QUICK DRENCH SHOWER AND
    IMPERVIOUS CLOTHING
Work Hygienic Practices:OBSERVE GOOD PERSONAL HYGIENE PRACTICES AND
    RECOMMENDED PROCEDURES.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NO MSDS WAS AVAILABLE FROM MANUFACTURER. THIS MSDS WAS PREPARED BY THE
    PROFESSIONALS OF DGSC-SSH WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY. IT IS THE USER'S
    RESPONSIBILITY TO GATHER INFORMATION AND USE THE MATERIAL PROPER LY
    TO PROTECT EMPLOYEES AND ENVIRONMENT. THE MSDS FROM HMIS WITH SAME
    NSN WAS USED TO CREATE ONE.

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

HCC:N1
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:AMBER COLORED LIQUID

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE KNOWN.
Stability Condition to Avoid:EXCESSIVE HEAT
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE KNOWN.

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:INCINERATE OR LANDFILL AS PERMITTED BY LOCAL,
    STATE & FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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