ALTANA INC ;BYK PHARMACEUTICAL GROUP -- WHITE PETROLATUM USP  -- 9150-00-250-0926
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:WHITE PETROLATUM USP
MSDS Date:01/28/1986
FSC:9150
NIIN:00-250-0926
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:ALTANA INC ;BYK PHARMACEUTICAL GROUP
Address:60 BAYLIS ROAD
City:MELVILLE
State:NY
ZIP:11747
Country:US
Info Phone Num:516-454-7677
Emergency Phone Num:516-454-7677
CAGE:KO855
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:ALTANA INC ;BYK PHARMACEUTICAL GROUP
Address:60 BAYLIS ROAD
City:MELVILLE
State:NY
ZIP:11747
Country:US
Phone:516-454-7677
CAGE:KO855
Company Name:ALTANA INC BYK PHARMACEUTICAL GROUP
Address:60 BAYLIS RD
Box:City:MELVILLE
State:NY
ZIP:11747-3806
Country:US
Phone:631-454-7677
CAGE:60910

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

Ingred Name:GREASE, PETROLEUM
CAS:8009-03-8
Other REC Limits:NONE SPECIFIED

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

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:UNKNOWN  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE:GENERALLY NOT TOXIC;MAY CAUSE
    IRRITATION OF EYES,SKIN,RESPIRATORY OR G,I.TRACT IF VAPORS ARE
    INHALED.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:DATA PER MGF MSDS.
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS DATA.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE NOTED

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

First Aid:EYES AND SKIN:FLUSH WITH LARGE AMOUNT OF WATER FOR ABOUT
    15-20 MINUTES;SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY.INHALATION:REMOVE
    TO FRESH AIR;CALL A PHYSICIAN.INGESTION:SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION
    IMMEDIATELY.

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

Flash Point Method:COC
Flash Point:390F,199C
Autoignition Temp:Autoignition Temp Text:32F
Extinguishing Media:USE WATER FOG, CARBON DIOXIDE, FOAM, OR DRY
    CHEMICAL.
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIRE FIGHTERS SHOULD USE NIOSH APPROVED SCBA &
    FULL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT WHEN FIGHTING CHEMICAL FIRE. USE WATER
    SPRAY TO COOL NEARBY CONTAINERS EXPOSED TO FIRE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE NOTED

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

Spill Release Procedures:USE PROPER PERSONAL PROTECTION;SCOOP UP AND
    COLLECT FOR PROPER DISPOSAL IN AN APPROVED CONTAINER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL,DRY AND WELL VENTILATED
    AREA.KEEP CONTAINER CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE.
Other Precautions:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER EACH USE.

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

Respiratory Protection:NONE NEEDED UNDER NORMAL USE.
Ventilation:LOCAL/GENERAL TO MAINTAIN PEL/TLV.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES/GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:PROTECTIVE CLOTHINGS.EYE-WASH
    FACILITIES,SAFETY SHOWER.
Work Hygienic Practices:AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES AND SKIN;DO NOT BREATHE
    VAPORS/MIST/DUST.WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER EACH USE;DO NOT
    EAT,DRINK,SMOKE.
Supplemental Safety and Health

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

HCC:V6
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:650F,343C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:100F,38C
Spec Gravity:0.815-0.880
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS TO AMBER;ODORLESS

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS
Stability Condition to Avoid:HIGH TEMPERATURES
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NOT SPECIFIED

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

Waste Disposal Methods:CONSULT LOCAL AUTHORITIES;DISPOSAL MUST BE IN
    ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL,STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS

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