Believe it or not, this was one of only a couple that listed Inhalation as a hazard for acute or chronic overexposure....the rest said not applicable...
Material Safety Data Sheet - Water I. PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION Manufacturer's Name: MOTHER NATURE Address: Everywhere, The World Business Tele. #: Not available Emergency Tele. #: Not available Trade name:Water, Aqua pura Synonyms: Dihydrogen Monoxide; H20 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- II. HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS NONE when compound is in the pure state. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- III. PHYSICAL DATA Boiling point (760 mm Hg): 100oC (212oF) Melting point: 0oC (32oF) Specific gravity (H2O = 1):1 Vapor pressure - 100oC (212oF) 760 mm Hg - 0oC (32oF) 17.5 mm Hg Solubility in water (% by wt.): 100% % Volatiles by volume: 100% Evap. rate (Butyl acetate = 1): Not available Appearance and Odor:Clear liquid; No odor ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- IV. FIRE & EXPLOSION DATA Flash Point: Not applicable Autoignition Temperature: Not applicable Flammable limits in air (% by Vol.): Not applicable Extinguishing Media: Not applicable Special firefighting procedures: Not applicable Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazard: Rapid temperature rise of liquid can result in explosive vaporization, particularly if in a sealed container. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- V. HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION Routes of Exposure and Effects of Overexposure Inhalation Acute over exposure: Inhalation can result in asphyxiation and is often fatal. Chronic overexposure: Chronic inhalation overexposure not encountered. Skin Contact Acute overexposure: Prolonged but constant contact with liquid may cause a mild dermatitis. Chronic overexposure: Mild to severe dermatitis. Skin Absorption Acute overexposure: No effects noted. Chronic overexposure: No effects noted. Eye Contact Acute overexposure: No effects noted. Chronic overexposure: No effects noted. Ingestion Acute overexposure: Excessive ingestion of liquid form can cause gastric distress and mild diarrhea. Chronic overexposure: No effects noted. Emergency and First Aid Procedures Eyes: None Skin: None Inhalation: Remove to fresh air; Provide artificial respiration; Provide oxygen. Ingestion: None Notes to Physician: None ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- VI. REACTIVITY DATA Conditions contributing to instability: Exposure to direct current electricity. Incompatibility: Strong acids and bases can cause rapid heating. Reaction with sodium metal can result in explosion. Hazardous decomposition products: Hydrogen - Explosive gas Oxygen - Supports rapid combustion Conditions contributing to hazardous polymerization: None -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- VII. SPILL or LEAK PROCEDURES Steps to be taken if material is released or spilled: Small quantities can be mopped or wiped up with rags. Large quantities should be directed to collecting basin or drain with dikes or swabs. Neutralizing chemicals None required. Waste disposal method: Process contaminated material through treatment plant prior to discharge into environment. Discharge permit may be required. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- VIII. SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION Ventilation requirements: Remove hot vapor from environment using local exhaust systems. Specific personal protective equipment: Respiratory: None required. Eyes: Goggles or full face splash shield when dealing with hot liquid. Hands: Use insulating gloves when extensive exposure to solid state or high temperature liquid state is contemplated. Other clothing and equipment: Use heat protective garment when exposed to large quantities of heated vapor. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- IX. SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS Precautionary statements: Compound readily exists in all three phases at atmospheric pressure. Phase changes occur over a narrow (100oC/212oF) temperature range. Compound is known as "the universal solvent" and does dissolve, at least to some extent, most common materials. Compound will conduct electricity when dissolved ionic solutes are present. Other handling and storage requirements: A high pressure containment vessel should be used for the vapor at high temperatures. Do not allow filled, closed containers to solidify as compound expands upon freezing. -- ExchangeDefender Message Security: Click below to verify authenticity http://www.exchangedefender.com/verify.asp?id=o2OHkLgV015723&[email protected] _______________________________________________ Sprinklerforum mailing list [email protected] http://fireball.firesprinkler.org/mailman/listinfo/sprinklerforum For Technical Assistance, send an email to: [email protected] To Unsubscribe, send an email to:[email protected] (Put the word unsubscribe in the subject field)
