M.G. Chemicals


Registered Quality System ISO 9001 QMI Certificate #00 4008 Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Material Safety Data Sheet


Head Office:  9347 - 193 Street, Surrey, B.C., V4N 4E7  Technical Information:  1-800-201-8822 or info@mgchemicals.com 
Revision Date:  Feb 9, 2000  Prepared by:  Howard Clark  Emergency:  Phone Canutech (613) 996-6666 Collect 24 hrs 
For updates please download from www.mgchemicals.com or fax requests to 1-800-708-9888

Section 1: Product Identification
Product Code: 408A - liquid Name: Rubber Renue
Use: Rejuvenates and conditions rubber.

Section 2: Hazardous Ingredients:
CAS#  Chemical Name  Percentage by weight  ACGIH TWA  Osha Pel  Osha Stel 
1330-20-7 xylenes  70 - 90 100ppm  100ppm  150ppm 
119-36-8 methyl salicyate  10 - 30 n/e n/e n/e 

Section 3: Hazards Identification
Eyes:  Causes severe eye irritation.
Skin:  May cause skin irritation.
Inhalation:  May cause drowsiness. Causes respiratory tract irritation. Irritation may lead to chemical pnemontis and pulmonary edema. May cause lung damage.
Ingestion:  Harmful if swallowed. May cause nausea and vomiting.
Chronic:  May cause liver and kidney damage. Repeated exposure may cause metabolic disturbances.

Section 4: First Aid Measures
Eyes:  Remove contact lenses. Flush with water or saline for 15 minutes. Get medical aid. 
Skin:  Wash skin with soap and water for 15 minutes. Get medical aid if symptoms persist. 
Inhalation:  Immediately remove from exposure to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical aid. 
Ingestion:  Do not induce vomiting. If conscious, give 1-2 glasses of water. Get medical aid. 

Section 5: Fire Fighting Measures
Autoignition Temperature  454C  Flash Point  25C  LEL / UEL  1 / 12
Extinguishing Media:  Use water spray, dry chemical, carbon dioxide, or chemical foam. 
General Information:  Will burn if involved in a fire. Flash back along vapor trail is possible. 
 
NFPA Ratings:  Health  Flammability  Reactivity 
HMIS Ratings:  Health  Flammability  Reactivity  WHMIS Codes B2, D2A

Section 6: Accidental Release Measures
Spill Procedure:  Remove all sources of ignition. Provide adequate ventilation. Wear appropriate personal protection. Sprinkle absorbent compound onto spill, then sweep into a plastic or metal container. Wipe up further residue with paper towel and place in container. Wash spill area with soap and water. 

Section 7: Handling and Storage
Handling:  Wash thoroughly after handling. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. Do not ingest or inhale. Do not expose container to heat or flame. 
Storage:  Keep away from sources of ignition. Store in a cool, dry, well ventilated area, away from incompatible substances. 

Section 8: Exposure Controls
Routes of entry:  Eyes, ingestion, inhalation, and skin. 
Ventilation:  Use adequate general or local exhaust ventilation to keep airborne concentrations below exposure limits. 
Personal Protection:  Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles. Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin contact. Use a NIOSH approved respirator when necessary. 

Section 9: Physical and Chemical Properties
Physical State:  liquid  Odor:  aromatic  Solubility:  insoluble Evaporation Rate:  fast
Boiling Point:  41C  Specific Gravity:  0.94  Vapor Pressure:  2 PSI@21C  Vapor Density:  2 (Air=1)  Ph: 

Section 10: Stability and Reactivity
Stability:  Stable at normal temperatures and pressures. 
Conditions to avoid:  Temperatures over 40C, ignition sources, and incompatible substances. 
Incompatibilities:  Strong oxidizers, acids, and bases.
Polymerization:  Will not occur. 
Decomposition:  Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, salicylic acid

Section 11: Toxicological Information
Sensitization: (effects of repeated exposure)  No
Carcinogenicity: (risk of cancer)  No 
Teratogenicity: (risk of malformation in an unborn fetus)  This product contains xylene, a known embryotoxin. Pregnant women must avoid all contact with this product.
Reproductive Toxicity: (risk of sterility) No 
Mutangenicity: (risk of heritable genetic effects)  No 
 
Lethal Exposure Concentrations:  Ingestion(LD50):  1300 mg/kg (rat) Inhalation (LC50):  n/e Skin (LD50):  n/e 

Section 12: Ecological Information
General Information:  Avoid runoff into storms and sewers which lead into waterways. Water runoff can cause environmental damage. 
 
Environmental Impact Data: (percentage by weight) 
CFC:  HFC:  0 Cl.Solv.  VOC:  100 HCFC:  ODP: 

Section 13: Disposal Information
General Information:  Dispose of in accordance with all local, provincial, state, and federal regulations. Water runoff can cause environmental damage. 

Section 14: Transportation Information
Ground: (all sizes 1 liter or less)
Consumer Commodity, ORM-D 
Ground: - Large Sizes: (all sizes larger than 1 liter)
Shipping Name - Flammable Liquid n.o.s. (xylenes), flash point 25C, Class 3, UN# 1993, Packing Group - III, Subsidiary Risk - nil, Use only M.G.Chemicals U.N. certified outer cartons. Tape all seems on the carton. Hazard Label required - Flammable Liquid. A double arrow orientation label is required and is already printed on the original outer carton. The shipper must be trained and certified to handle documented dangerous goods. References - CFR 49, Transport Canada TDG.
Air within continental USA: (all sizes 1 liter or less)
Federal Express: 
 
Complete Fed Ex dangerous goods declaration, Shipping name -  Consumer Commodity, Class - ORM-D, UN # - n/a (leave blank), Packing Group - n/a (leave blank), Sub Risk - n/a (leave blank), Packing Instructions - n/a (leave blank), Authorization - n/a (leave blank). Use M.G. Chemicals UN certified outer carton. A double arrow orientation label is required and is already printed on the original outer carton. Change the ORM-D marking on the outer carton to ORM-D-AIR, Tape all seems on the carton.
 
UPS: 
 
Complete UPS forms marked "Hazardous Materials Shipping Paper" and "Shipper's Certification for Hazardous Materials" with the following information: Shipping Name - Consumer Commodity, Hazard Class - ORM-D, Label Type - ORM-D-AIR. Use M.G. Chemicals UN certified outer carton. Change the ORM-D marking on the outer carton to ORM-D-AIR, Tape all seems on the carton. Refer to UPS guide for shipping hazardous materials.
All other air: (all sizes 1 liter or less)
Shipping Name - Consumer Commodity, Class 9, ID#  8000, Packing Group - n/a (leave blank), Sub risk - n/a (leave blank), Packing instruction - 910, Authorization - n/a (leave blank), Emergency - phone (613) 996-6666 collect. Use M.G. Chemicals UN certified outer carton. A double arrow orientation label is required and is already printed on the original outer carton.  Add a class 9 diamond label to outer carton, and mark ID# 8000 below consumer commodity. Tape all seems. For further information refer to IATA regulations, or phone M.G. Chemicals technical service at 1-800-201-8822
All other air Including Continental USA - Large sizes (all sizes larger than 1 liter)
Shipping Name - Flammable Liquid n.o.s. (xylenes), flash point 25C, Class 3, UN# 1993, Packing Group - III, Subsidiary Risk - nil, IATA Packaging Instructions - 309, Use only M.G. Chemicals U.N. certified outer cartons. Tape all seems on the carton. Hazard Label required - Flammable Liquid. A double arrow orientation label is required and is already printed on the original outer carton. The shipper must be trained and certified to handle documented dangerous goods. References - CFR 49, IATA, Transport Canada TDG.
Sea - All Sizes
Shipping Name - Flammable Liquid n.o.s. (xylenes), flash point 25C, Class 3, UN# 1993, Packing Group - III, Vessel Storage - stow clear of living quarters, stow away from sources of heat, may be stowed on deck or under deck on a cargo vessel, must be stowed on deck on a passenger vessel. Use M.G. Chemicals UN certified outer carton. Hazard Label required - Flammable Liquid.  A double arrow orientation label is required and is already printed on the original outer carton. Tape all seems. Emergency - phone (613) 996-6666 collect. For further information refer to IMO regulations or phone M.G. Chemicals technical service at 1-800-201-8822.

Section 15: Regulatory Information
SARA (Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986, USA, 40 CFR 372.4)
None of the chemicals in this product have a reportable quantity. 
EPCRA (Emergency Planning and Right to Know Act, USA, 40 CFR 372.45
This product does not contain any chemicals subject to the reporting requirements of section 313 Title III of the SARA of 1986 and 40 CFR part 372. 
TSCA (Toxic Substances Control Act of 1976, USA)
All substances are TSCA listed. 
CAA (Clean Air Act, USA)
This product does not contain any class 1 ozone depletors. 
This product does not contain any class 2 ozone depletors. 
This product does not contain any chemicals listed as hazardous air pollutants. 
California Proposition 65 (Chemicals know to cause cancer or reproductive toxicity, May 1, 1997 revision, USA)
This product does not contain any chemicals listed. 
Health Canada
Labeling and containers used in this product are listed in compliance with Consumer Chemicals and Container regulations. 
Environment Canada
Chemicals in this product are listed on the Domestic Substances List in the Canadian Environmental Protection Act 
This product does not contain any ozone depleting substances. 
Industry and Science Canada
Labeling, product identity, net quantity declaration, minimum printing type size heights, and packaging of this product is in compliance with the Consumer Packaging and Labeling Act and Regulations. This product is not slack filled in accordance to chapter 4 prohibitions. 

Section 16: Other Information
Definitions:  n/a = not applicable, n/e = not established 
Disclaimer:  This material safety data sheet is provided as an information resource only. M.G. Chemicals believes the information contained herein is accurate and compiled from reliable sources. It is the responsibility of the user to verify its validity. The buyer assumes all responsibility of using and handling the product in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations.