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Date of issue: 5/19/2010
1. Product and Company Identification
Product Name
Setavin PMD
Product CAS Number (if applicable)
Mixture
Product Type, Usage, or Industry
Dispersant for the textile industry
Company Information
Zschimmer and Schwarz, Inc.
70 GA Hwy. 22 W
Milledgeville, GA 31061
Emergency Contact
Company: (478) 454-1942
CHEMTREC: (800) 424-9300
2. Hazardous Composition and Information
This section contains hazardous components which comprise 1.0% or more of the formula; carcinogens are
listed at 0.1% or greater.
CAS Number Material or component Avg % weight
9084-06-4 Sodium salt of poly-naphthalene sulfonic acid 30 – 50
50-00-0 Formaldehyde < 500ppm
91-22-5 Quinoline < 500ppm
91-20-3 Naphthalene < 100ppm
This is not intended to be a complete compositional disclosure. Information provided pursuant to the OSHA Hazard
Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200).
3. Hazards identification
HMIS Rating:
Health: 1 Fire: 0 Reactivity: 0 PPE: X
Primary routes of exposure:
Eyes: Causes eye irritation including excessive watering and redness.
Skin: Prolonged contact may cause itching and redness.
Inhalation: Not an expected route of exposure.
Ingestion: May cause discomfort and/or gastrointestinal distress.
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4. First Aid Measures
Eyes:
Flush immediately with copious amounts 15 min. Get medical attention.
Skin:
Flush affected area with water for 15 minutes. If itching or redness persists seek medical
attention. Contaminated clothing should be removed immediately and washed before
reuse. Contaminated shoes should be discarded.
Inhalation:
Move the person to fresh air. If breathing becomes difficult, get medical attention.
Ingestion:
Rinse mouth with water and get immediate medical attention.
5. Firefighting Measures
Flash point: N/A Flammability limits: Lel : N/D. Uel : N/D
Suitable extinguishing media: alcohol-resistant foam; dry powder; CO2
Special protective equipment for firefighters: Self-contained breathing apparatus and
protective clothing when fighting any
chemical fire.
Unusual fire & explosion Hazards: Fire conditions my produce CO x and SO x .
6. Accidental Release Measures
Personal precautions:
Avoid contact with eyes and skin. Keep unnecessary personnel away.
Environmental precautions
Limit leakage with earth or sand. Do not discharge into the drains/surface
water/ground water. Dispose of absorbed material in accordance with local, state
and federal regulations.
Methods for cleaning up/taking up
Take up with absorbent material. (e.g. earth or sand.) Dispose of absorbed material in
accordance with local, state, and federal regulations
7. Handling and Storage
Advice on safe handling
Keep container closed. Avoid getting on skin or in eyes when handling product.
Advice on protection against fire and explosion
No special measures necessary.
Requirements for storage rooms and vessels
Store in cool dry places between 40°F (4°C) and 95°F (35°C).
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8. Exposure Controls and Personal Protective Equipment
Component with OSHA exposure limits to be monitored
CAS No. Description of substance Type Value
50-00-0 Formaldehyde OSHA PEL 0.75ppm TWA
91-20-3 Naphthalene NIOSH REL 10ppm TWA
General protective measures / hygiene measures:
Observe the usual precautions when handling chemicals.
Hand protection : Use impervious gloves
Eye protection : Safety glasses with side shields
Respiratory protection : None needed under normal conditions.
Skin protection : Protective clothing
Ventilation : Recommended
Local Exhaust : Recommended.
Other Protective Equipment : Eye-wash station
9. Physical and Chemical Characteristics
Form and Appearance: Dark brown liquid
Odor: Characteristic
Boiling point: ~ 221°F (105°C)
Freezing point: ~ 28.4°F (-2°C)
pH: ~ 9.0
Specific gravity/Bulk Density: ~ 1.20
Flash point: N/A
Viscosity: N/D
Solubility in water: Soluble
Vapor pressure: N/D
10. Stability and Reactivity
Chemical stability : Product is stable under ordinary conditions of use and
storage.
Conditions to avoid : Avoid exposure to extreme temperatures.
Incompatibility : To strong oxidizers.
Hazardous decomposition products : Fire conditions my produce CO x and SO x .
Hazardous polymerization : Will not occur.
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11. Toxicological Information
Acute Toxicity:
Eyes: Irritant (slightly hazardous).
Ingestion: LD50 (rat): > 2,000 mg/kg Slight hazard.
Skin: Prolonged contact may cause irritation.
Chronic Health Effects: None known.
12. Ecological Information
Ecotoxicity : No known significant effects or critical hazards.
Environmental fate: Nor readily biodegradable.
13. Disposal Considerations
Dispose of absorbed material in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations.
14. Transport Regulations
DOT Regulations:
Proper Shipping Name: Not regulated.
Hazard Class: Not regulated.
UN Number: Not regulated.
Packing Group: Not regulated.
Label Required: Not regulated.
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15. Regulatory Information
Contents of this MSDS comply with the OSHA standard 29 CFR 1910.1200.
TSCA Status: All the components in this material are listed under TSCA inventory.
EPA SARA Title 302: Formaldehyde – Below reporting threshold.
EPA Section 304 CERCLA Hazardous substance:
CAS # Description % Weight CERCLA RQ
50-00-0 Formaldehyde < 0.05 100 lbs
91-20-3 Naphthalene < 0.05 100 lbs
91-22-5 Quinoline < 0.01 5,000 lbs
EPA Section 311/312 Hazard Categorization:
Acute x Chronic Fire Pressure Reactive None
EPA Section 313 Toxic chemicals:
CAS # Description % Weight
50-00-0 Formaldehyde < 0.05
91-20-3 Naphthalene < 0.05
91-22-5 Quinoline < 0.01
16. Additional Information
This information is based on our present state of knowledge. It should not be construed as
guaranteeing specific properties of the products described or their suitability for a particular
application. Existing acts and regulations must be observed by the recipient of our products under
their own responsibility.