Material Safety Data Sheet
May be used to comply with
OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard,
29 CFR 1910.1200. Standard must be
consulted for specific requirements.

U.S. Department of Labor
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
(Non-Mandatory Form)
Form Approved
OMB No. 1218-0072
IDENTITY (As Used on Label and List)
GelRite
Note: Blank spaces are not permitted. If any item is not applicable, or no information is available, the sace must be marked to indicate that.
Section I
Manufacturer's Name
DermaRite Industries
Emergency Telephone Number
(973) 569-9000
Address (Number, Street, City, State and ZIP code)
3 East 26th Street
Telephone Number for Information
(973) 569-9000
Paterson, New Jersey 07514
Date Prepared
Sept. 10, 1995
 
Signature of preparer (optional)
Section II - Hazardous Ingredients/Identity Information
Hazardous Components (Specific Chemical Identity; Common Name(s)                 OSHA PEL                    ACGIH  TLV                    Other Limits Recommended                        % (optional)
                            Ethanol  (cas #64 - 17 - 5) - 62% PEL / TLV / TWA      8 HR 1000 PPM     NIOSH / OSHA / AOGIH
                            T-Butanol (cas #75 - 65 - 0) - 0.07% TWA / TLV - 100PPM OSHA / AGGIH
Section III - Physical/Chemical Characteristics
Boiling Point
180° F
Specific Gravity (H2O =1)
<1
Vapor Pressure (mm Hg.)
N/A
Melting Point
N/A
Vapor Density (AIR =1)
N/A
Evaporation Rate
(Butyl Acetate =1)
>1
Solubility in Water
Completely soluble in water
Appearance and Odor
Light blue gel with pleasant characteristic odor.
Section IV - Fire and Explosion Hazard Data
Flash Point (Method Used)
30° C
Flammable Limits
 
LEL
 
UEL
 
Extinguishing Media
Carbon dioxide, foam spray, dry chemical
Special Fire Fighting Procedures
Product contains alcohol. Use water to cool containers.
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards
Vapors formed from this product may travel or move by air currents and ignite by other ignition sources at locations distant from handling point.
The information and recommendations in this data sheet are believed to be correct and reliable. However the data is offered for consideration and verification by the user and DermaRite Industries L.L.C. offers no guarantee, warrant or representation as to the accuracy or completeness of the data.

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