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-236B;PETROLATUM USP
National Stock Number                    9150002500926
CAGE Code                                82925
Part Number Indicator                    A
MSDS Number                              5471
HAZ Code                                 A


SECTION II - Manufacturer's Information
Manufacturer Name                        OCTAGON PROCESS,INC 
P.O. Box                                 N/K
Street                                   596-RIVER ROAD,
City                                     EDGEWATER
State                                    NJ
Country                                  US
Zip Code                                 07020
Emergency Phone                          (201) 945-9400
Information Phone                        201-945-9400

MSDS Preparer's Information
MSDS Preparer Name                       IRIS CHARMS 
Date MSDS Prepared/Revised               08JAN85
Date of Technical Review                 23NOV87
Active Indicator                         N

Alternate Vendors
Vendor #1 Name                           N/R
Vendor #5 CAGE                           BDNST


SECTION III - Physical/Chemical Characteristics
Specification Number                     VV-P-236
Specification Type/Grade/Class           CLASS 2,TYPE V
Hazard Storage Compatibility Code        F6-N1
NRC License Number                       N/R
Net Propellant Weight (Ammo)             N/R
Appearance/Odor                          YELLOW TO AMBER SEMI-SOLID HYDROCARBON,NO ODOR
Boiling Point                            N/K
Melting Point                            N/K
Vapor Pressure                           <0.00002
Vapor Density                            N/K
Specific Gravity                         0.84
Decomposition Temperature                N/K
Evaporation Rate                         N/K
Solubility in Water                      NEGLIGIBLE
Percent Volatiles by Volume              N/K
Corrosion Rate                           N/K
Container Type                           F
Container Pressure Code                  2
Temperature Code                         8
Product State Code                       L


SECTION IV - Fire and Explosion Hazard Data
Flash Point                              425
Flash Point Method                       UNK
Lower Explosion Limit                    N/K
Upper Explosion Limit                    N/K
Extinguishing Media                      CO*2, FOAM, DRY CHEM 
Special Fire Fighting Procedures         WEAR SELF-CNTD BRTHG,APP H*20 SPRAY TO COOL CONTR 
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazards           NONE NOTED BY MANUFACTURER 


SECTION V - Reactivity Data
Stability                                YES
Stability Conditions to Avoid            IGNITION SOURCES
Materials to Avoid                       NONE
Hazardous Decomposition Products         INCOMPLETELY BURNED CARBON PRODUCTS, CO*2, CO 
Hazardous Polymerization                 NO
Polymerization Conditions to Avoid       NOT KNOWN
LD50 - LD50 Mixture                      N/K


SECTION VI - Health Hazard Data
Route of Entry: Skin                     N/K
Route of Entry: Ingestion                YES
Route of Entry: Inhalation               YES
Health Hazards - Acute and Chronic       ACUTE:NONE NOTED BY THE MFR;MAY IRRITATE EYES OR SKIN ON PROLONGED CONTACT. CHRONIC:NOT KNOWN
Carcinogenity: NTP                       N/K
Carcinogenity: IARC                      N/K
Carcinogenity: OSHA                      N/K
Medical Cond. Aggrevated by Exposure     NO DATA AVAILABLE
Emergency/First Aid Procedures           INHALE:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR, GIVE CPR/O*2 IF NEED;EYES/SKIN:FLUSH W LG AMTS H*2O


SECTION VII - Precautions for Safe Handling and Use
Steps if Material Released/Spilled       REMOVE IGNITION SOURCES,VENTILATE AREA WELL.ABSORB WITH VERMICULITE OR OTHER MATERIALS, SUCH AS SAWDUST,RAGS,PAPER & PLACE IN CLOSED CONTAINER. USE NON SPARKING TOOLS. WEAR PROPER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT DURING CLEAN UP 
Waste Disposal Method                    SM & LG SPILL:DEPOSIT IN A POSTED TOXIC SUBSTANCE LANDFILL IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS
Other Precautions                        STORE IN COOL,DRY,WELL VENTILATED AREA. PROTECT FROM PHYSICAL DAMAGE.AVOID ANY PHYSICAL CONTACT. KEEP CONTAINERS TIGHTLY CLOSED


SECTION VIII - Control Measures
Respiratory Protection                   NONE SHOULD BE NEEDED
Ventilation                              NO SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS W ADEQUATE VENT 
Protective Gloves                        IMPERVIOUS
Eye Protection                           CHEM SPLASH GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment               NORMAL WORK CLOTHING COVERING ARMS & LEGS 
Supplemental Health/Safety Data          MSDS DATED JANUARY 1985 
Disposal Code                            N


SECTION IX - Label Data
Protect Eye                              YES
Protect Skin                             YES
Protect Respiratory                      YES
Chronic Indicator                        UNKNOWN
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 USP
CAS Number                               8009038
NIOSH Number                             1000032PL
Proprietary                              NO
Percent                                  N/K
OSHA PEL                                 N/K
ACGIH TLV                                N/K
Recommended Limit                        NON-VOLATILE,(MSDS)