MSDS
Material Safety Data
Sheet
Jorgensen Laboratories,
Jorgensen Laboratories, Inc.
Inc.1450 North Van Buren Avenue
SHEATHER’S SOLUTION
Product Codes: J1028, J1028G
Reviewed Date: June 2009
24 Hour Emergency Telephone:
Infotrac: (800)535-5053
1450
Van Buren Avenue
Loveland,
CONorth
80538
Loveland, CO 80538
All non-emergency questions may be
directed to customer service @ (970)669-2500 or fax (970)663-5042
HAZARDOUS IDENTIFICATION
Hazardous and Non-hazardous Ingredients/Components:
CAS Number
%
Sucrose
Formaldehyde (Hazardous)
Chemical family: Carbohydrate solution
Chemical Formula: C12H22O11 HCHO, H2O
57-50-1
50-00-0
57.4%
0.27%
HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS
Formaldehyde
0.27%
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
SYSTEM
SYMPTOMS OF EXPOSURE
EYES
May cause irritation – tearing
INGESTION
May cause irritation of the mouth, throat, and stomach
FIRST AID PROCEDURES
Thoroughly irrigate with eye wash solution or clean
water. Seek medical help if necessary.
For ingestion, induce vomiting. Seek medical help.
POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS
SEE EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
FIRST AID MEASURES
SEE EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA
FLAMMABLE PROPERTIES
FLASHPOINT
N/A
Not considered to be a fire hazard. Formaldehyde is at an extremely low percentage in this product.
FIRE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA:
Not considered to be a fire hazard. Formaldehyde is at an extremely low percentage in this product.
INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS
None known
FIREFIGHTING PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
None
ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Soak up small spills with sand or water as soon as possible. Product will become sticky/ thickened if left too long
Waste Disposal Method: Rinse down the drain with plenty of water as soon as possible.
HANDLING AND STORAGE
HANDLING
Product will become sticky. Avoid contact with the eyes and skin. Recommend use of gloves during handling. Clean up spills
promptly. Avoid splashing product.
PERSONAL PROTECTION/EXPOSURE CONTROLS
Recommend using gloves.
PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
APPEARANCE:
ODOR:
SOLUBILITY:
SPECIFIC GRAVITY:
BOILING POINT:
% VOLATILE by VOLUME:
.
Light tan liquid
Faint odor of formaldehyde
Completely in water
1.27
>100 C
42.5% (H2O)
STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
STABILITY:
Stable under ordinary conditions of use and storage.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS:
Combustion may produce carbon monoxide and/or carbon dioxide.
INCOMPATIBILITIES/HAZARDOUS REACTIONS:
None known
CONDITIONS to AVOID:
Heat.
TOXICOLOGICAL/ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
TOXICOLOGICAL DATA/ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICITY:
At this low percentage of formaldehyde toxic effects are not expected.
DISPOSAL INFORMATION
Dispose of container and unused contents in accordance with federal, state and local requirements. State and local disposal
regulation may differ from federal disposal regulations.
OTHER INFORMATION
TRANSPORT (Land, DOT): Not regulated
Jorgensen Laboratories, Inc. provides the information contained herein in good faith but makes no representation as to its
comprehensiveness or accuracy. This document is intended only as a guide to the appropriate precautionary handling of the
material by a properly trained person using this product. Individuals receiving the information must exercise their independent
judgment in determining its appropriateness for a particular purpose. JORGENSEN LABORATORIES, INC. MAKES NO
REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES, EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY
WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE WITH RESPECT TO THE INFORMATION
SET FORTH HEREIN OR THE PRODUCT TO WHICH THE INFORMATION REFERS, ACCORDINGLY, JORGENSEN
LABORATORIES, INC. WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR DAMAGES RESULTING FROM USE OF OR RELIANCE UPON THIS
INFORMATION.
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