Material Safety Data Sheet


SECTION I - Material Identity
SECTION II - Manufacturer's Information
SECTION III - Physical/Chemical Characteristics
SECTION IV - Fire and Explosion Hazard Data
SECTION V - Reactivity Data
SECTION VI - Health Hazard Data
SECTION VII - Precautions for Safe Handling and Use
SECTION VIII - Control Measures
SECTION IX - Label Data
SECTION X - Transportation Data
SECTION XI - Site Specific/Reporting Information
SECTION XII - Ingredients/Identity Information



SECTION I - Material Identity
Item Name                               
Part Number/Trade Name                   VV-P-236A,PETROLATUM TECHNICAL
National Stock Number                    9150002500926
CAGE Code                                4S446
Part Number Indicator                    A
MSDS Number                              101179
HAZ Code                                 A


SECTION II - Manufacturer's Information
Manufacturer Name                        UNI-KEM INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
P.O. Box                                 N/K
Street                                   513 HICKORY AVENUE
City                                     HARAHAN
State                                    LA
Country                                  US
Zip Code                                 70123
Emergency Phone                          504-738-1623
Information Phone                        504-738-1623

MSDS Preparer's Information
MSDS Preparer Name                       N/K
Date MSDS Prepared/Revised               06JUN90
Date of Technical Review                 20APR91
Active Indicator                         Y
Item Manager                             CX

Alternate Vendors
Vendor #5 CAGE                           BHYNL


SECTION III - Physical/Chemical Characteristics
Specification Number                     VV-P-236, REV A
Specification Type/Grade/Class           CLASS 2, TYPE V
Hazard Storage Compatibility Code        N1-F6
NRC License Number                       N/R
Net Propellant Weight (Ammo)             N/R
Appearance/Odor                          YELLOW OR BROWN,SEMI-SOLID,OIL LIKE,OPAQUE
Boiling Point                            N/K
Melting Point                            N/K
Vapor Pressure                           N/K
Vapor Density                            N/K
Specific Gravity                         0.815
Decomposition Temperature                UNKNOWN
Evaporation Rate                         N/K
Solubility in Water                      NEGLIGIBLE
Percent Volatiles by Volume              N/K
Chemical pH                              N/K
Corrosion Rate                           UNKNOWN
Container Pressure Code                  4
Temperature Code                         8
Product State Code                       U


SECTION IV - Fire and Explosion Hazard Data
Flash Point                              400
Flash Point Method                       COC
Lower Explosion Limit                    N/K
Upper Explosion Limit                    N/K
Extinguishing Media                      USE WATER FOG, CARBON DIOXIDE, FOAM, OR DRY CHEMICAL, SAND OR EARTH 
Special Fire Fighting Procedures         FIRE FIGHTERS SHOULD USE NIOSH APPROVED SCBA & FULL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT WHEN FIGHTING CHEMICAL FIRE. USE WATER SPRAY TO CO NEARBY CONTAINERS EXPOSED TO FIRE 
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazards           NONE NOTED;FIRE OR EXCESSIVE HEAT MAY CAUSE PRODUCTION OF HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS 


SECTION V - Reactivity Data
Stability                                YES
Stability Conditions to Avoid            HIGH TEMPERATURES
Materials to Avoid                       NONE REPORTED
Hazardous Decomposition Products         INCOMPLETE COMBUSTION WILL EVOLVE OXIDES OF CARBON, NITROGEN AND SULFUR.SMOKE AND SOOT
Hazardous Polymerization                 NO
Polymerization Conditions to Avoid       NOT APPLICABLE
LD50 - LD50 Mixture                      UNKNOWN


SECTION VI - Health Hazard Data
Route of Entry: Skin                     YES
Route of Entry: Ingestion                YES
Route of Entry: Inhalation               NO
Health Hazards - Acute and Chronic       ACUTE: NO DATA PER MSDS; MAY CAUSE IRRITATION OF EYES, SKIN, RESPIRATORY OR G.I. TRACT OF IF INHALED IN THE FORM OF VAPORS OR MIST
Carcinogenity: NTP                       NO
Carcinogenity: IARC                      NO
Carcinogenity: OSHA                      NO
Explanation of Carcinogenity             NOT APPLICABLE
Symptoms of Overexposure                 INHALATION:OVEREXPOSURE MAY LEAD TO RESPIRATORY IRRITATION. INGESTION:MAY CAUSE NAUSEA,VOMITING,AND DIARRHEA AND POSSIBLY UNCONSCIOUSNESS. EYES:CAUSES MILD IRRITATION ON CONTACT.VAPORS MAY CAUSE TEARS/IRRITATION. SKIN:COMPONENTS ARE UNLIKELY TO BE ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN IN HARMFUL CONCENTRATION BUT MAY CAUSE IRRITATION 
Medical Cond. Aggrevated by Exposure     NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER 
Emergency/First Aid Procedures           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 


SECTION VII - Precautions for Safe Handling and Use
Steps if Material Released/Spilled       USE PROPER PERSONAL PROTECTION; SCRAP AND COLLECT FOR PROPER DISPOSAL IN AN APPROVED CONTAINER. DIKE BULK SPILL WITH INERT ABSORBENT TO PREVENT FROM ENTERING THE WATERWAYS 
Neutralizing Agent                       N/R
Waste Disposal Method                    CONSULT LOCAL AUTHORITIES;DISPOSAL MUST BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL,STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS
Handling and Storage Precautions         RE IN COOL,DRY AND WELL VENTILATED AREA.KEEP CONTAINER CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE. TH
Other Precautions                        THE SELECTION OF PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT SHOULD BE MADE BY THE MATERIAL USER BASED ON THE PARTICULAR CONDITIONS WHERE THE MATERIAL IS TO BE USED TOGETHER WITH INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MSDS.GROUND/BOND ALL EQUIPMENT WHEN TRANSFERG


SECTION VIII - Control Measures
Respiratory Protection                   NORMALLY NOT REQUIRED;USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR FOR DUST/MIST IF ABOVE PEL/TLV 
Ventilation                              NORMAL ROOM VENTILATION
Protective Gloves                        IMPERVIOUS
Eye Protection                           SAFETY GLASSES/GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment               PROTECTIVE CLOTHES. EYE-WASH FACILITIES, SAFETY SHOWER 
Work Hygenic Practices                   AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES AND SKIN;DO NOT BREATHE VAPORS/MIST/DUST.WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER EACH USE;DO NOT EAT,DRINK,SMOKE 
Supplemental Health/Safety Data          READ ALL LABELS CAREFULLY BEFORE USING  
Disposal Code                            N


SECTION IX - Label Data
Protect Eye                              YES
Protect Skin                             YES
Protect Respiratory                      YES
Chronic Indicator                        YES
Contact Code                             SLIGHT
Fire Code                                UNKNOWN
Health Code                              UNKNOWN
React Code                               UNKNOWN


SECTION X - Transportation Data
Container Quantity                       1.75
Unit of Measure                          LB


SECTION XI - Site Specific/Reporting Information
Volatile Organic Compounds (P/G)         0
Volatile Organic Compounds (G/L)         0


SECTION XII - Ingredients/Identity Information
Ingredient #                             01
Ingredient Name                          PETROLATUM
CAS Number                               8009038
NIOSH Number                             1001480PG
Proprietary                              NO
Percent                                  0
OSHA PEL                                 5 MG/M3 AS OIL MIST
ACGIH TLV                                5 MG/M3 AS OIL MIST
Recommended Limit                        NONE SPECIFIED