---------------- MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET --------------- J-JELLY Jorgensen ----------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------------- SECTION 1 ----------------------------------------------------------- MANUFACTURED FOR: JORGENSEN LABORATORIES 1450 N. VAN BUREN AVE., LOVELAND, CO. 80538 EMERGENCY PHONE NO.: (800) 535-5053 CHEMICAL NAME AND SYNONYMS: Sodium Carboxymethylcellulose solution TRADE NAME AND SYNONYMS: J-Jelly CHEMICAL FAMILY: Mixture FORMULA: Water, Sodium Carboxymethylcellulose, Methyl parahydroxybenzoate, Propyl parahydroxybenzoate blend. ----------------------------------------------------------- SECTION 2. HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS ----------------------------------------------------------- HAZARDOUS MIXTURES OF OTHER % TLV LIQUIDS, SOLIDS, OR GASES (UNITS) ----------------------------------------------------------- None ----------------------------------------------------------- SECTION 3. PHYSICAL DATA ----------------------------------------------------------- BOILING POINT (deg F.): 212 (water) VAPOR PRESSURE (mm Hg.): Same as water VAPOR DENSITY (AIR = 1): Same as water SOLUBILITY IN WATER: Total APPEARANCE AND ODOR: Odorless, colorless, viscous liquid. SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 1 PERCENT VOLATILE BY VOLUME: 98% EVAPORATION RATE: less than that of water. ----------------------------------------------------------- SECTION 4. FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA ----------------------------------------------------------- FLASHPOINT (method used): None FLAMMABLE LIMIT, AIR VOL%: LOWER: N.A. UPPER: N.A. EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: N.A. SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES: N.A. UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS: None ----------------------------------------------------------- SECTION 5. HEALTH HAZARD DATA ----------------------------------------------------------- THRESHOLD LIMIT VALUE: Generally recognized as safe by the F.D.A. EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE: None EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID PROCEDURES: Wash off with water. ----------------------------------------------------------- SECTION 6. REACTIVITY DATA ----------------------------------------------------------- STABILITY: Stable CONDITIONS TO AVOID: None INCOMPATIBILITY (materials to avoid): None HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: None HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Will Not Occur CONDITIONS TO AVOID: ----------------------------------------------------------- SECTION 7. SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURES ----------------------------------------------------------- STEPS TO BE TAKEN IN CASE MATERIAL IS RELEASED OR SPILLED: Wipe up spill with absorbant material and wash area with water until no longer slippery. WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD: Will not harm sewer system. ----------------------------------------------------------- SECTION 8. SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION ----------------------------------------------------------- RESPIRATORY PROTECTION (specify type): N.A. VENTILATION: N.A. PROTECTIVE GLOVES: N.A. EYE PROTECTION: N.A. OTHER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: None ----------------------------------------------------------- SECTION 9. SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS ----------------------------------------------------------- PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN HANDLING AND STORING: Do not spill on floor. Very slippery. OTHER PRECAUTIONS: Although the information presented herein is believed to be true and accurate, no warranty or guaranty, express or implied, is made regarding the information or the performance of any product. Since the conditions of use are beyond our control, all risks of use are assumed by the user. We assume no liability for incidental, consequential or direct damages of any kind, no matter what the cause. ----------------------------------------------------------- APPROVED BY: Hans Jorgensen REPRESENTING: Jorgensen Laboratories, Inc. DATE: 01/17/97 COMPAS Code: 13100101 -----------------------------------------------------------