Safety Data Sheet

Section 1: Identification
Common Name/T rade Name
Supplier Information
Product Synonym(s)
Relevant Use(s) of Product
MET HYLPARABEN NF
Letco Medical, LLC
1316 Commerce Drive NW IN CASE OF EMERGENCY:
Decatur, AL 35601 Chemtrec
1 (800) 239-5288 1 (800) 424-9300 (24 hours)
+1 (734) 843-4693
N/A
Manuf acture or Compounding of Substances

Section 2: Hazards Identification

Classification of Substance
Acute aquatic toxicity (Category 3), Chronic aquatic toxicity (Category 3)
or Mixture
Signal Word Warning

Hazard Statement(s) H412 Harmf ul to aquatic lif e with long lasting ef f ects

Pictogram(s)

P273 Avoid release to the environment.

Precautionary Statement(s)
P501 Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant.

Hazards Not Otherwise

No data available
Classified
Ingredient(s) with Unknown
No data available
T oxicity

Section 3: Composition/Information on Ingredients

Chemical Name N/A
Common Name Methylparaben
CAS Number 99-76-3
Impurities and/or Stabilizing
No data available
Additives

Section 4: First Aid Measures

General Advice Consult a physician. Show this saf ety data sheet to the doctor in attendance.
If Inhaled If breathed in, move person into f resh air. If not breathing, give artif icial respiration.
In Case of Skin Contact Wash of f with soap and plenty of water. Consult a physician.
In Case of Eye Contact Rinse thoroughly with plenty of water f or at least 15 minutes and consult a physician.
If Swallowed Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Rinse mouth with water.
Most Important Symptoms
T he most important known symptoms and ef f ects are described in the labeling (see section 2.2) and/or section 11.
and Effects

Section 5: Fire Fighting Measures

Suitable Extinguishing
Use water spray, alcohol-resistant f oam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide.
Media
Special Hazards Arising
From the Carbon oxides
Substance/Mixture
Special PPE and/or
Wear self contained breathing apparatus f or f ire f ighting if necessary.
Precautions for Firefighters

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Personal Precautions,
Protective Equipment and
Emergency Procedures
Methods and Materials
Used for Containment
Cleanup Procedures
Precautions for Safe
Handling
Conditions for Safe Storage Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place.
Section 8: Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
Components with
Workplace Control
Parameters
Appropriate Engineering
Controls
PPE - Eye/Face Protection
PPE - Skin Protection
PPE - Body Protection
PPE - Respiratory
Protection
Appearance
Upper/Lower Flammability
or Explosive Limits
Odor
Vapor Pressure
Odor T hreshold
Vapor Density
pH
Relative Density
Melting Point/Freezing
Point
Solubility
Initial Boiling Point and
Boiling Range
Flash Point
Evaporation Rate
Flammability (Solid, Gas)
Partition Coefficient
Auto-Ignition T emperature
Decomposition
T emperature
Viscosity
Section 6: Accidental Release Measures
Use personal protective equipment. Avoid dust f ormation. Avoid breathing vapours, mist, or gas. Ensure adequate
ventilation. Avoid breathing dust.
Pick up and arrange disposal without creating dust. Sweep up and shovel. Keep in suitable, closed containers f or
disposal.
Pick up and arrange disposal without creating dust. Sweep up and shovel. Keep in suitable, closed containers f or
disposal. Prevent f urther leakage or spillage if saf e to do so. Do not let product enter drains. Discharge into the
environment must be avoided.
Section 7: Handling and Storage
Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid f ormation of dust and aerosols. Further processing of solid materials may
result in the f ormation of combustible dusts. T he potential f or combustible dust f ormation should be taken into
consideration bef ore additional processing occurs.
Contains no substances with occupational exposure limit values.
Handle in accordance with good hygiene and saf ety practice. Wash hands bef ore breaks and at the end of workday.
Saf ety glasses with side-shields conf orming to EN 166. Use equipment f or eye protection tested and approved under
appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or EN 166 (EU).
Handle with gloves. Gloves must be inspected prior to use. Use proper glove removal technique (without touching
glove's outer surf ace) to avoid skin contact with this product. Dispose of contaminated gloves af ter use in accordance
with applicable laws and good laboratory practices . Wash and dry hands.
Impervious clothing. T he type of protective equipment must be selected according to the concentration and amount of
the dangerous substance at the specif ic workplace. Handle with gloves. Gloves must be inspected prior to use. Use
proper glove removal technique (without touching glove's outer surf ace) to avoid skin contact with this product.
Dispose of contaminated gloves af ter use in accordance with applicable laws and good laboratory practices . Wash and
dry hands.
For nuisance exposures use type P95 (US) or type P1 (EU EN 143) particle respirator. For high level protection use
type OV/AG/P99 (US) or type ABEK-P2 (EU EN 143) respirator cartridges. Use respirators and components tested and
approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or CEN (EU).
Section 9: Physical and Chemical Properties
Form: Crystalline Colour: White
No data available
odourless
No data available
No data available
No data available
No data available
1.38 g/cm3 at 20 °C (68 °F)
125 °C (257 °F)
Water solubility-1.88 g/l at 20 °C (68 °F) - OECD T est Guideline 105 - soluble
No data available
No data available
No data available
T he product is not f lammable. - Flammability (solids)
log Pow: 1.98
> 403 °C (> 757 °F)
No data available
No data available
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Reactivity
Chemical Stability
Possibility of Hazardous
Reactions
Conditions to Avoid
Incompatible Materials
Hazardous Decomposition
Products
Acute T oxicity - LD50 Oral
Acute T oxicity - Inhalation
Acute T oxicity - Dermal
Acute T oxicity - Eye
Skin Corrosion/Irritation
Serious Eye
Damage/Irritation
Respiratory or Skin
Sensitazation
Germ Cell Mutagenicity
Carcinogenicity IARC
Carcinogenicity ACGIH
Carcinogenicity NT P
Carcinogenicity OSHA
Reproductive T oxicity
Specific T arget Organ
T oxicity - Single Exposure
Specific T arget Organ
T oxicity - Repeated
Exposure
Aspiration Hazard
T oxicity
Persistence and
Degradability
Bio-accumulative Potential
Mobility in Soil
Other Adverse Effects
Waste T reatment Methods
Product
Waste T reatment Methods
Packaging
Special Precautions Landfill
No data available
or Incinerations
Other Information
Section 10: Stability and Reactivity
No data available
Stable under recommended storage conditions.
No data available
No data available
Strong oxidizing agents. Strong bases
Other decomposition products-No data available
Section 11: Toxicological Information
LD50 Oral - rat - 2,100 mg/kg (OECD T est Guideline 401)
No data available
No data available
Eyes-rabbit Results: Mild eye irritation
Skin-rabbit Result: No skin irritation-24h
Eyes-rabbit Results: Mild eye irritation
in vivo assay - guinea pig Result: Does not cause skin sensitisation. (OECD T est Guideline 406)
Ames test S. typhimurium Result: negative rat-male Result: negative
No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identif ied as probable, possible or
conf irmed human carcinogen by IARC.
No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identif ied as a carcinogen or potential
carcinogen by ACGIH.
No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identif ied as a known or anticipated
carcinogen by NT P.
No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identif ied as a carcinogen or potential
carcinogen by OSHA.
Developmental T oxicity - rat - Oral No adverse ef f ect has been observed in chronic toxicity tests.
No data available
No data available
No data available
Section 12: Ecological Information
T oxicity to f ish semi-static test LC50 - Oryzias latipes - 59.5 mg/l - 96 h (OECD T est Guideline 203) T oxicity to daphnia
and other aquatic invertebrates static test EC50 - Daphnia magna (Water f lea) - 41.1 mg/l - 48 h (OECD T est Guideline
202) T oxicity to algae static test EC50 - Pseudokirchneriella subcapitata - 91 mg/l - 72 h (ISO 8692)
aerobic - Exposure time 28 d Result: 89 % - Readily biodegradable. (OECD T est Guideline 301B)
No data available
No data available
Harmf ul to aquatic lif e with long lasting ef f ects. An environment hazard cannot be excluded in the event of
unprof essional handling or disposal.
Section 13: Disposal Considerations
Of f er surplus and non-recyclable solutions to a licensed disposal company.
Dispose of as unused product.
No data available
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 Section 14: Transport Information
UN Number Not dangerous goods.
UN Proper Shipping Name N/A
T ransport Hazard Class(es) N/A
Packaging Group N/A
Environmental Hazards N/A

Section 15: Regulatory Information

SARA 302 Components: 302 Components: No chemicals in this material are subject to the reporting requirements of SARA T itle III, Section 302. SARA
313 Components: SARA 313: T his material does not contain any chemical components with known CAS number that exceed the threshold (De Minimis)
reporting levels established by SARA T itle III, Section 313. SARA 311/312 Hazards: No SARA Hazards. Massachusetts Right T o Know Components: No
components are subject to the Massachusetts Right T o Know Act. Pennsylvania Right T o Know Components: Methyl 4-hydroxybenzoate CAS-No. 99-
76-3. Revision Date 2009-07-17. New Jersey Right T o Know Components: Methyl 4-hydroxybenzoate CAS-No. 99-76-3. Revision Date 2009-07-17.
Calif ornia Prop. 65 Components: T his product does not contain any chemicals known to State of Calif ornia to cause cancer, birth def ects, or any other
reproductive harm.

Section 16: Other Information

Additional Information
Prepared By Lisa Russell
Revision Date 01/11/2019 09:26

Disclaimer
Letco Medical, LLC believes that the abo ve info rmatio n is co rrect but do es no t purpo rt to be all inclusive and shall be used o nly as a guide. The info rmatio n in this do cument is
based o n the present state o f o ur kno wledge and is applicable to the pro duct with regard to appro priate safety precautio ns. If the pro duct is used as a co mpo nent in ano ther
pro duct, this info rmatio n may no t be applicable. NO WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE, WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR ANY OTHER
WARRANTY, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, IS MADE CONCERNING THE INFORMATION PROVIDED ABOVE. Letco Medical shall no t be held liable fo r any lo ss o r damage
resulting fro m handling, sto rage, use o r fro m co ntact with the abo ve pro duct.

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