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Cronox 240 MSDS
Cronox 240 MSDS
2. Hazards identification
Physical state : Liquid. [Clear.]
Odor : Irritation. [Slight]
Color : Brown. [Dark]
Emergency overview : WARNING!
COMBUSTIBLE LIQUID AND VAPOR. INHALATION CAUSES HEADACHES,
DIZZINESS, DROWSINESS AND NAUSEA AND MAY LEAD TO
UNCONSCIOUSNESS. CAUSES RESPIRATORY TRACT, EYE AND SKIN
IRRITATION. MAY CAUSE ALLERGIC SKIN REACTION. MAY BE HARMFUL IF
ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN. HARMFUL OR FATAL IF SWALLOWED. CAN ENTER
LUNGS AND CAUSE DAMAGE. CONTAINS MATERIAL THAT MAY CAUSE TARGET
ORGAN DAMAGE, BASED ON ANIMAL DATA. SUSPECT CANCER HAZARD -
CONTAINS MATERIAL WHICH MAY CAUSE CANCER. ASPIRATION HAZARD.
2. Hazards identification
At elevated temperatures, vapors can form an ignitable or explosive mixture with air.
Can form explosive mixtures at temperatures at or above the flash point. Static
discharges can cause ignition or explosion when container is not bonded. Keep away
from heat, sparks and flame. Do not breathe vapor or mist. Do not ingest. Do not get in
eyes or on skin or clothing. Use only with adequate ventilation. Keep container tightly
closed and sealed until ready for use. Wash thoroughly after handling. Vapors can
travel to a source of ignition and flashback. To avoid fire or explosion, dissipate static
electricity during transfer by grounding and bonding containers and equipment before
transferring material.
Routes of entry : Dermal contact. Eye contact. Inhalation.
Potential acute health effects
Inhalation : Can cause central nervous system (CNS) depression. Irritating to respiratory system.
Ingestion : Harmful if swallowed. Can cause central nervous system (CNS) depression. Aspiration
hazard if swallowed. Can enter lungs and cause damage.
Skin : Harmful in contact with skin. Irritating to skin. May cause sensitization by skin contact.
Eyes : Severely irritating to eyes. Risk of serious damage to eyes.
Potential chronic health effects
Chronic effects : Contains material that may cause target organ damage, based on animal data. Once
sensitized, a severe allergic reaction may occur when subsequently exposed to very low
levels.
Carcinogenicity : Contains material which may cause cancer. Risk of cancer depends on duration and
level of exposure.
Target organs : Contains material which may cause damage to the following organs: blood, kidneys, the
nervous system, liver, upper respiratory tract, skin, central nervous system (CNS), eye,
lens or cornea.
Over-exposure signs/symptoms
Inhalation : respiratory tract irritation, nausea or vomiting, coughing, headache, drowsiness/fatigue,
dizziness/vertigo, unconsciousness
Ingestion : nausea or vomiting
Skin : irritation, redness
Eyes : pain or irritation, watering, redness
Medical conditions : Pre-existing skin disorders and disorders involving any other target organs mentioned in
aggravated by over- this MSDS as being at risk may be aggravated by over-exposure to this product.
exposure
See toxicological information (Section 11)
3. Composition/information on ingredients
Name CAS number Wt. %
Oxyalkylated fatty alcohol 26183-52-8 10 - 30
Ethylene glycol 107-21-1 10 - 30
Heavy aromatic naphtha 64742-94-5 10 - 30
Oxyalkylated amine 61791-14-8 5 - 10
Dibutyl thiourea 109-46-6 5 - 10
Acetic acid 64-19-7 5 - 10
Alkylpyridine 68391-11-7 1-5
Oxyalkylated fatty alcohol 9002-92-0 1-5
Naphthalene 91-20-3 1-5
Oxyalkylated fatty alcohol 27306-79-2 1-5
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene 95-63-6 0.1 - 1
5. Fire-fighting measures
Flammability of the product : Combustible liquid. In a fire or if heated, a pressure increase will occur and the
container may burst, with the risk of a subsequent explosion. The vapor/gas is heavier
than air and will spread along the ground. Vapors may accumulate in low or confined
areas or travel a considerable distance to a source of ignition and flash back.
Extinguishing media
Suitable : Use dry chemical, CO2, water spray (fog) or foam.
Not suitable : Do not use water jet.
Special exposure hazards : Promptly isolate the scene by removing all persons from the vicinity of the incident if
there is a fire. No action shall be taken involving any personal risk or without suitable
training. Move containers from fire area if this can be done without risk. Use water
spray to keep fire-exposed containers cool.
Hazardous thermal : carbon dioxide,carbon monoxide,nitrogen oxides,sulfur oxides
decomposition products
Special protective : Fire-fighters should wear appropriate protective equipment and self-contained breathing
equipment for fire-fighters apparatus (SCBA) with a full face-piece operated in positive pressure mode.
Ingredients: List name ppm mg/m Other ppm mg/m Other ppm mg/m Other Notations
Form: [a]Aerosol
Consult local authorities for acceptable exposure limits.
Only components of this product with established exposure limits appear in the box above.
If OSHA permissible exposure levels are shown above they are the OSHA 1989 levels or are from subsequent
OSHA regulatory actions. Although the 1989 levels have been vacated the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals, Baker
Hughes recommends that these lower exposure levels be observed as reasonable worker protection.
Recommended monitoring : If this product contains ingredients with exposure limits, personal, workplace atmosphere
procedures or biological monitoring may be required to determine the effectiveness of the ventilation
or other control measures and/or the necessity to use respiratory protective equipment.
11 . Toxicological information
Acute toxicity
Product/ingredient name Result Species Dose Exposure
Ethylene glycol LD50 Dermal Rabbit 9530 uL/kg -
LD50 Oral Rat 4700 mg/kg -
LD50 Oral Female rat 4000 mg/kg -
Heavy aromatic naphtha LD50 Oral Rat 3200 mg/kg -
LD50 Oral Rat >2000 mg/kg -
LC50 Inhalation Rat >11.4 mg/L 6 hours
Vapor
Alkylpyridine LD50 Dermal Rabbit >2000 mg/kg -
LD50 Oral Rat 2.5 g/kg -
LD50 Oral Rat 1400 mg/kg -
LC50 Inhalation Rat >45.8 mg/L 2.5 hours
Vapor
Acetic acid LD50 Dermal Rabbit 1060 mg/kg -
LD50 Dermal Rabbit 1060 uL/kg -
LD50 Oral Rat 3310 mg/kg -
LC50 Inhalation Rat 11000 mg/m3 4 hours
Vapor
Dibutyl thiourea LD50 Oral Rat 350 mg/kg -
Oxyalkylated fatty alcohol LD50 Oral Mouse 1170 to 4940 -
mg/kg
LD50 Oral Rat 1000 to 8600 -
mg/kg
Oxyalkylated amine LD50 Oral Rat 750 mg/kg -
Naphthalene LD50 Dermal Rabbit >20 g/kg -
LD50 Oral Rat 490 mg/kg -
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene LD50 Oral Rat 5 g/kg -
LC50 Inhalation Rat 18000 mg/m3 4 hours
Vapor
Carcinogenicity
Classification
Product/ingredient name ACGIH IARC EPA NIOSH NTP OSHA
Ethylene glycol A4 - - - - -
Naphthalene A4 2B - - Possible -
Chronic toxicity Remarks
11 . Toxicological information
1) Oxyalkylated fatty alcohol
Not available.
2) Ethylene glycol
Ethylene glycol (EG) is a component of this product. Chronic ingestion has shown to cause adverse kidney, liver, bladder,
and blood effects in laboratory animals (NTP Technical Report, 1993; Fund. Appl. Toxicol. 7:547-65; FD Cosmet Toxicol.
Vol. 3:229-34; Drug and Chem Toxicol 13(1):43-70). Also, chronic ingestion has caused adverse effect on the sperm
(decreased motility and increased percentage of abnormal sperm) in laboratory animals. [Morrissey, R.E. et al, 1988, Fund
Appl Toxicol, 11(2), pp 359-71]
Ingestion of ethylene glycol has produced Central Nervous System depression, effects on the cardiopulmonary system, and
neurological impairment. [Gosselin, R.E., Smith, R.P., and Hodge, H.C., 1984, Clinical Toxicology of Commercial Products;
NTP Techical Report 413, 1993; CCOHS CHEMINFO, 2003, Record No. 41 for ethylene glycol; Mallya, K.B. et al, 1986, J
Neurol Sce, 13(4) pp 340-41; Anderson, B. , 1990, Am J. Med, 88, pp 87-88]
EG is an animal teratogen at doses which produced mild toxicity to the mother. EG given at doses up to 5,000 mg/kg/day to
pregnant rats or up to 3,000 mg/kg/day to mice induced a wide variety of fetal malformations, including those of the
musculoskeletal, bone marrow, and spleen (RTECS, 1996). It was also a teratogen and an embryotoxin at doses producing
no toxicity to the mother in laboratory animals. (Lamb, J.C. et al, 1985, Toxicol Appl Pharmacol, 81, p 100 and Price, C.J. et
al, 1985, Appl Pharmacol, 81, pp113-27)
Ethylene glycol is used to cryopreserve embryos of many mammalian species, including pigs, goats, cows and horses (Otoi
et al, 1995; Fieni et al, 1995; Hochi et al, 1994). This makes it unlikely that ethylene glycol itself is the active teratogen in
whole animal studies. The EG metabolite, glycolic acid, was active in contrast to EG itself for inducing developmental
defects in whole rat embryos in culture (Carney et al, 1996). EG inhibited metabolic cooperation of Chinese hamster cells in
vitro, a finding which may have implications for its mechanism of teratogenicity (Loch-Caruso et al, 1984).
Not available.
4) Oxyalkylated amine
Not available.
5) Dibutyl thiourea
Dibutyl thiourea is a component of this product. Oral testing on rats indicates some reproductive effects (RTECS).
However, there is no information on the reproductive effects in humans.
6) Acetic acid
Acetic acid is a component of this product. Acetic acid is not expected to produce cumulative toxicity with repeated
exposures, because of its central role in metabolism (Clayton & Clayton, 1994). The effects of chronic exposure may
involve a thickening and blackening of the skin, especially on the hands (hyperdermatosis) (Ghiringhelli & Difabio, 1957;
Parmeggiani & Sassi, 1954; Hathaway et al, 1991). Other effects of chronic exposure include chronic bronchitis, blackened
and eroded teeth, pharyngitis and gastritis (Parmeggiani & Sassi, 1954; Hathaway et al, 1991). Chronic exposure at levels
up to 200 ppm has produced palpebral edema (swelling of the eyelids), hypertrophy of lymph nodes (enlargement of the
lymph nodes), and conjunctival hyperemia (an increased amount of blood in the mucous membrane surrounding the
anterior or front of the eyeball) (Clayton & Clayton, 1994).
Acetic acid can cause occupational asthma (Brooks, 1995). One case of a delayed asthmatic response to glacial acetic
acid has been reported in a person with bronchial asthma (Kivity et al, 1994).
7) Alkylpyridine
Alkyl pyridines are components of this product. Repeated exposure to alkyl pyridines may cause liver and central nervous
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11 . Toxicological information
system effects.
Oxyalkylated fatty alcohol is a component of this product. High doses may induce central nervous system depression and
eventually convulsions in humans (Gosselin, R.E., H.C. Hodge, R.P. Smith, and N.N. Gleason). Oxyalkylated fatty alochol
has been determined by closed patch testing to cause destruction of the blood vessels of the dermal layer (top layer) of the
skin, but had little effect on the epidermal layer in humans. An oral dose of 3900 mg/kg/5 days continuous rats exhibited
ataxia, lung, thorax, or respiration dyspnea. An intravenous dose of 84 mg/kg/4weeks intermittent - dogs exhibited
gastrointestinal effects resulting in changes in structure or function of salivary glands, nausea, or vomiting; dermatitis of the
skin and appendages was also seen. Draize testing performed on the human skin at a dose of 6mg/3days intermittent -
moderate reaction; rabbit skin at 500mg/24 hrs - moderate reaction; rabbit eye at 750ug/24 hrs - severe reaction. (RTECS)
9) Naphthalene
This product contains naphthalene. A National Toxicology Program (NTP) report concluded there is clear evidence to
support carcinogenicity of naphthalene in male and female rats. These observations were based on 2-year inhalation
studies in which the test animals were exposed to 10, 30, and 60 ppm naphthalene. In male and female rats, exposure to
naphthalene caused significant increases in the incidence of nonneoplastic lesions of the nose (NTP TR-500). The
relevance of the rodent findings to humans is questionable.
Naphthalene has caused hemolytic anemia, jaundice, cataracts (Shopp et al, 1984), allergic reactions (Tsyrkunov &
Yakovleva, 1985), possible neurotoxicity (Riala et al, 1984), and aplastic anemia (Harden & Baetjer, 1978) in humans.
Increased lung aveolar adenomas were seen in mice exposed to 30 ppm naphthalene for 6hrs/day for 6 months (ACGIH,
1992).
Naphthalene crosses the placenta leading to methemoglobinemia (decreased ability for the blood to carry oxygen), and/or
hemolytic anemia, conditions considered especially dangerous to the unborn (Reprotext). Liver and kidney damage has
also been seen with exposure to naphthalene (Reprotext).
Peripheral lens opacities occurred in 8 of 21 workers exposed to high levels of naphthalene fumes or vapors for 5 years,
but cataracts have not been reported in other occupational studies. (Hathaway et al, 1991).
The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) evaluated naphthalene and concluded that there was sufficient
evidence for carcinogenicity in experimental animals, but inadequate evidence that it causes cancer in exposed humans.
Accordingly, IARC classified naphthalene as a possible human carcinogen (Group 2B).
Not available.
11) 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene, also know as pseudocumene, is a component of this product. Chronic pseudocumene exposure
may provoke bronchospasm with cough and wheezing (Plunkett, 1976; ACGIH, 1991; Battig et al, 1956). Respiratory
distress was noted in experimental animals following sub acute inhalation exposure (Gage, 1970). Nervousness and
anxiety were noted with chronic occupational exposure (Battig et al, 1956; ACGIH, 1991).
At the time of this review, no studies were found on the potential adverse reproductive effects of pseudocumene in
humans, but trimethylbenzenes (including pseudocumene) can cross the placental barrier (Clayton & Clayton, 1994; Doroty
et al, 1976). In an experimental animal study, offspring born to pregnant rats exposed to pseudocumene were healthy at
birth and grew normally (Cameron et al, 1938).
Blood effects such as anemia and delayed clotting time have been noticed in workers chronically exposed to a solvent
containing trimethylbenzene. The blood effects, however, may have been due to a contaminant in the solvent such as
benzene (a known blood toxin).
11 . Toxicological information
12 . Ecological information
Aquatic ecotoxicity
Product/ingredient name Result Species Exposure
Ethylene glycol Acute LC50 >100000 ug/L Marine Crustaceans - Common shrimp, 48 hours
water sand shrimp - Crangon crangon -
Adult
Acute LC50 >10000000 ug/L Daphnia - Water flea - Daphnia 48 hours
Fresh water magna
Acute LC50 8050000 ug/L Fresh Fish - Fathead minnow - 96 hours
water Pimephales promelas - <=7 days
Oxyalkylated fatty alcohol Acute LC50 10000 to 25000 ug/L Crustaceans - Aquatic Sowbug, 48 hours
Isopod - Idotea balthica
Acetic acid Acute EC50 73400 ug/L Fresh Algae - Diatom - Navicula 96 hours
water seminulum
Acute EC50 65000 ug/L Fresh Daphnia - Water flea - Daphnia 48 hours
water magna - Neonate - <24 hours
Acute LC50 50.1 ul/L Marine Crustaceans - Brine shrimp - 48 hours
water Artemia sp.
Acute LC50 75000 ug/L Fresh Fish - Bluegill - Lepomis 96 hours
water macrochirus - 5.3 to 7.2 cm - 3.5
to 3.9 g
Dibutyl thiourea Acute LC50 10700 to 12500 ug/L Daphnia - Water flea - Daphnia 48 hours
Fresh water magna - <24 hours
Oxyalkylated fatty alcohol Acute LC50 1000 to 2500 ug/L Crustaceans - Aquatic Sowbug, 48 hours
Isopod - Idotea balthica
Acute LC50 6460 to 7580 ug/L Daphnia - Water flea - Daphnia 48 hours
Fresh water magna
Acute LC50 1500 ug/L Fresh Fish - Atlantic salmon - Salmo 96 hours
water salar - Parr - 8.2 to 11.7 cm - 5.1
to 14.1 g
Naphthalene Acute EC50 1.96 mg/L Fresh Daphnia - Water flea - Daphnia 48 hours
water magna - <24 hours
Acute LC50 2350 ug/L Marine Crustaceans - Daggerblade grass 48 hours
water shrimp - Palaemonetes pugio
Acute LC50 213 ug/L Fresh water Fish - Crimson-spotted rainbowfish 96 hours
- Melanotaenia fluviatilis - Larvae -
1 days
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene Acute LC50 4910 ug/L Marine Crustaceans - Scud - Elasmopus 48 hours
water pectinicrus - Adult
Acute LC50 7720 to 8280 ug/L Fish - Fathead minnow - 96 hours
Fresh water Pimephales promelas - 34 days
Conclusion/Summary : Not available.
Biodegradability
Conclusion/Summary : Not available.
14 . Transport information
Regulatory UN number Proper shipping Classes PG* Label Additional
information name information
DOT Classification NA1993 Combustible liquid, Combustible III Remarks
n.o.s. (Contains: liquid. This material is not
Heavy aromatic regulated by DOT if
naphtha, transported in a
Naphthalene) packaging </=
119 gallons. This
material is not
regulated by TDG or
IMO.
15 . Regulatory information
Canada
WHMIS (Canada) : Class B-3: Combustible liquid with a flash point between 37.8C (100F) and 93.3C
(200F).
Class D-1B: Material causing immediate and serious toxic effects (Toxic).
Class D-2A: Material causing other toxic effects (Very toxic).
Class D-2B: Material causing other toxic effects (Toxic).
Canada (CEPA DSL): : All components are listed or exempted.
This product has been classified in accordance with the hazard criteria of the Controlled Products Regulations
and the MSDS contains all the information required by the Controlled Products Regulations.
Canadian NPRI : The following components are listed: Ethylene glycol; Heavy aromatic solvent naphtha;
Naphthalene
U.S. Federal regulations : United States inventory (TSCA 8b): All components are listed or exempted.
SARA 313
Product name CAS number Concentration
Supplier notification : Ethylene glycol 107-21-1 10 - 30
Naphthalene 91-20-3 1-5
16 . Other information
Label requirements : COMBUSTIBLE LIQUID AND VAPOR. INHALATION CAUSES HEADACHES,
DIZZINESS, DROWSINESS AND NAUSEA AND MAY LEAD TO
UNCONSCIOUSNESS. CAUSES RESPIRATORY TRACT, EYE AND SKIN
IRRITATION. MAY CAUSE ALLERGIC SKIN REACTION. MAY BE HARMFUL IF
ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN. HARMFUL OR FATAL IF SWALLOWED. CAN ENTER
LUNGS AND CAUSE DAMAGE. CONTAINS MATERIAL THAT MAY CAUSE TARGET
ORGAN DAMAGE, BASED ON ANIMAL DATA. SUSPECT CANCER HAZARD -
CONTAINS MATERIAL WHICH MAY CAUSE CANCER. ASPIRATION HAZARD.
2 Flammability
Health 2 0 Instability
Special
The conditions or methods of handling, storage, use and disposal of the product are beyond our control and may
be beyond our knowledge. For this and other reasons, we do not assume responsibility and expressly disclaim
liability for loss, damage or expense arising out of or in any way connected with the handling, storage, use or
disposal of this product.
This MSDS was prepared and is to be used for this product. If the product is used as a component in another
product, this MSDS information may not be applicable.