Material Safety Data Sheet Chemical product and company identification Composition / information on ingredients Hazards identification First aid measures Physical and chemical properties Stability and reactivity Toxicological information Ecological information Fire-fighting measures Accidental release measures Handling and storage Exposure controls / personal protection Disposal considerations Transport information Regulatory information Other information 1.CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE Product Name .............. Regular Freeze Gel Chemical Name ............ Not applicable, mixture Chemical Family .......... Not applicable Formula ...................... Not applicable CAS Number ................ Not applicable CAS Name ................... Not applicable Synonym(s) ................ None Use ............................. Gel for reusable ice substitute COMPANY IDENTIFICATION Manufacturer ............... ICE-PAK LIMITED Supplier ....................... ICE-PAK LIMITED, 6818 Jarry St. East Montreal, Quebec Prepared by ................. Product Safety Department Telephone Number ....... (514) 324-4720, (514) 483-5322, (514) 489-2778 EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBER ........... (613) 996-6666 Spill information, (CANUTEC) Date of Preparation .................. April 20, 2000 Date of Printing ........................ April 20, 2000 back to top... 2.COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS INGREDIENTS CAS# %W/W ACGIH TLV TWA(mg/m3) STEL(mg/m3) Sodium carboxy methyl cellulose 9004-32-4 1-5 PNOC(a): 10 inhalable PNOC: 3 respirable Aluminun sulfate, 18 hydrate 7784-31-8 0.1-1 2 (for soluble salts of aluminum) 1-(3-chloroallyl)-3,5,7-triaza-1- azonisadamantane 4080-31-3 <0.1 Manufacturer's recommendation: 1 mg/m3 (a) Particulates Not Otherwise Classified containing no asbestos and 1% crystalline silica back to top... 3.HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION EFFECTS OF A SINGLE EXPOSURE  Swallowing   No hazards anticipated from swallowing small amounts incidental to normal handling operations  Skin Absorption   No hazards anticipated from this route of exposure.  Skin Contact   Essentially non-irritating to the skin.  Inhalation   Mists may cause irritation of upper respiratory tract.  Eye Contact   May cause mild eye irritation.  EFFECTS OF REPEATED EXPOSURE   Repeated excessive ingestion may cause central nervous system effects.  MEDICAL CONDITIONS AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE   None currently known.  OTHER EFFECTS OF EXPOSURE   None currently known. back to top... 4.FIRST AID MEASURES  Swallowing   Unlikely route of exposure.   If patient is fully conscious, give two glasses of water and induce vomiting.  Skin Contact   Wash skin with soap and water.  Inhalation   Mists may cause irritation of upper respiratory tract.  Eye Contact   Flush eyes with water and continue washing for at least 15 minutes.   Obtain medical attention if irritation occurs.  NOTES TO PHYSICIAN   Treatment should be directed at the control of symptoms and the clinical condition of the patient. back to top... 5.FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES  FLASH POINT   Not available  AUTOIGNITION TEMPERATURE    Not available  FLAMMABLE LIMITS IN AIR, % by volume   Upper:not determined   Lower:not determined  HAZARDOUS COMBUSTION PRODUCTS   Burning can produce the following products:   Carbon monoxide and/or carbon dioxide;   Carbon monoxide is highly toxic if inhaled;   carbon dioxide in sufficient concentrations can act as an asphyxiant.   Sulphure dioxide, sodium oxide and dense smoke.   Acute overexposure to the products of combustion may result in irritation of the respiratory tract.  EXTINGUISHING MEDIA   Apply alcohol-type or all-purpose-type foam by manufacturer's recommended techniques for large fires.   Use carbon dioxide or dry chemical media for small fires.  EXTINGUISHING MEDIA TO BE AVOIDED   Do not use water stream; may spread fire.  SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES   None  SPECIAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT FOR FIREFIGHTERS   Use self-contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing.  UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSIVE HAZARDS   None back to top... 6.ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES  STEPS TO BE TAKEN IF MATERIAL IS RELEASED OR SPILLED   Contain spill. Stop leak if possible without risk.   Small spills may be cleaned up with absorbent material.   Collect in suitable and properly labelled containers.   Large spills should be dyked (if necessary) and shovelled or pumped   to suitable and properly labelled containers.   DO NOT FLUSH TO SEWER. back to top... 7.HANDLING AND STORAGE HANDLING  General Handling Precautions   None currently known  Ventilation   General (mechanical) room ventilation is expected to be satisfactory.  Other precautions   None currently known STORAGE   Keep container closed.   Store in a cool, dry, ventilated area. back to top... 8.EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION EXPOSURE CONTROLS   None currently known for the product PERSONAL PROTECTION  Respiratory Protection   None required in normal use  Hand Protection / Protective Gloves   Work gloves  Eye Protection   Safety glasses or goggles  Other Protective Equipment   Eye bath, safety shower back to top... 9.PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES Physical State Gel Appearance Blue Gel Odour None Molecular Weight Not applicable, mixture Boiling Point (°C at 760 mm Hg) Not available Freezing Point (°C) Not available Pour Point Not available Melting Point Not available Specific Gravity (H2O = 1) 1 Vapour Pressure (at 20°C) Not available Vapour Density (air = 1) Not available Evaporation Rate (butyl acetate = 1) Not available Solubility in Water (by weight) Not available % Volatiles Not available pH Not available Coefficient of water/oil distribution Not available back to top... 10.STABILITY AND REACTIVITY STABILITY       Stable  Conditions to Avoid   None currently known  Incompatible Materials   Oxidizers  Hazardous Decomposition Products   See Section 5, "HAZARDOUS COMBUSTION PRODUCTS". POLYMERIZATION       Will not occur  Conditions to Avoid   None known back to top... 11.TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION  SIGNIFICANT LABORATORY DATA WITH POSSIBLE RELEVANCE TO   HUMAN HEALTH HAZARD EVALUATION   effects in laboratory animals but only after high doses, birth defects in laboratory animals   after relatively high oral doses and gave a positive mutagenic response to in-vitro testing   when tested with a metabolic response system; all other in-vitro testing was negative. This   ingredient represents less than 1% of the product back to top... 12.ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION  PERSISTENCE AND BIODEGRADABILITY   Persistence and biodegradability have not been determined. back to top... 13.DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS  WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD(S)   Dispose in accordance with local, provincial, state and federal regulations. back to top... 14.TRANSPORT INFORMATION PRIMARY CLASS ................ none SUBSIDIARY CLASS ........... none SHIPPING NAME ................ none PACKING GROUP ................ none UN ................................... none back to top... 15.REGULATORY INFORMATION This product is not considered hazardous under OSHA "Right-to-Know" or controlled under WHMIS   TSCA   The ingredients of this product are on the TSCA inventory. DSL   The ingredients of this product are on the DSL. back to top... 16.OTHER INFORMATION REVISED SECTION(S) IN THIS ISSUE:   All sections have been revised.   While the company believes the data set forth herein are accurate as of the date hereof, the company makes no warranty with respect thereto and expressly disclaims all liability for reliance thereon. Such data are offered solely for your consideration, investigation and verification.   back to top...