Chemical Product and Company Identification

Product Name: VirOsil 5%

Synonym(s) Hydrogen Peroxide Solution 3% -5%

General Use: VirOsil 5%, Oxidizing Agent

HAZARDS Identification

Emergency Overview

IMMEDIATE CONCERNS: Oxidizer – Decomposes yielding oxygen that supports combustion of organic matters and can cause overpressure if confined.

POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS: Corrosive to eyes, skin, nose, throat and lungs. May cause irreversible tissue damage to the eyes including blindness.

First Aid Measures

EYES: Immediately flush with water for at least 15 minutes, lifting the upper and lower eyelids intermittently. See a medical doctor or ophthalmologist immediately.

SKIN: Immediately flush with plenty of water while removing contaminated clothing and/or shoes, and thoroughly was with soap and water. See a medical doctor immediately.

INGESTION: Rinse mouth with water. Dilute by giving 1 or 2 glasses of water. Do not induce vomiting. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. See a medical doctor immediately.

INHALATION: Remove to fresh air. If breathing difficulty or discomfort occurs and persists, contact a medical doctor.

NOTES TO MEDICAL DOCTOR: Hydrogen peroxide at these concentrations is a strong oxidant. Direct contact with the eye is likely to cause corneal damage especially if not washed immediately. Careful ophthalmologic evaluation is recommended and the possibility of local corticosteroid therapy should be considered. Because of the likelihood of

corrosive effects on the gastrointestinal tract after ingestion, and the unlikelihood of systemic effects, attempts at evacuating the stomach via emesis induction or gastric lavage should be avoided. There is a remote possibility, however, that a nasogastric or orogastric tube may be required for the reduction of severe distension due to gas formation.

Fire Fighting Measures

FLASH POINT AND METHOD Non-combustible

FLAMMABLE LIMITS Non-combustible

AUTOIGNITION TEMPERATURE: Non-combustible

EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Flood with Water

EXPLOSION HAZARDS: Product is non-combustible. On decomposition releases oxygen which may intensify fire.

EXPOSURE LIMITS

Chemical Name Hydrogen Peroxide

TWA (ACGIH)  1 ppm

STEL/Ceiling (ACGIH)

PEL (OSHA)  1 ppm

STEL/Ceiling (OSHA)

PERSONAL PROTECTION EQUIPMENT

EYES AND FACE: Use cup type chemical goggles. Full face shield may be used.

RESPIRATORY: If concentrations in excess of 10 ppm are expected use approved self-contained breathing apparatus.

Do not use oxidizable sorbants such as activated carbon.

PROTECTIVE CLOTHING: Liquid proof rubber or neoprene gloves. Rubber or neoprene footwear (avoid leather).

Impervious clothing materials such as rubber, neoprene, nitrile or polyvinyl chloride (avoid cotton, wool and leather).

Physical and Chemical properties

ODOR Odorless

APPEARANCE: Clear, colorless liquid

PH: (as is) 1.0 to 3.0

PERCENT VOLATILE: 100%

VAPOR PRESSURE: 22 mmHg @ 30C (40%), 18.3 mmHg @ 30C (50%)

VAPOR DENSITY (air=1): Not available

BOILING POINT: 110C (229F) (40%); 114C (237F) (50%)

FREEZING POINT: -41.4C (-42.5F) (40%); -52C (-62F) (50%)

SOLUBILITY IN WATER: (in H20 % by wt) 100%

EVAPORATION RATE: (butyl acetate =1): >1

DENSITY: Not available

SPECIFIC GRAVITY: (H20=1) 1.15 @ 20C/4F (40%); 1.19 @ 20C/4C (50%)

COEFF. OIL/WATER: Not available

ODOR THRESHOLD: Not available

OXIDIZING PROPERTIES: Strong oxidizer

COMMENTS: pH (1% solution): 5.0-6.0

Stability and Reactivity

Toxicological Information

CONDITIONS TO AVOID: Excessive heat or contamination could cause product to  become unstable.

STABILITY: Stable (heat and contamination could cause decomposition)

POLYMERIZATION: Will not occur

HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: Oxygen which supports combustion

INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS: Reducing agent, wood, paper and other combustibles, iron and other heavy metals, copper alloys and caustic.

COMMENTS: Materials to avoid: Dirt, organics, cyanides and combustibles such as wood, paper, oils, etc.

EYE EFFECTS: Severe irritant (corrosive), (rabbit), (70% hydrogen peroxide) [FMC Study Number: ICG/T-79.027]

SKIN EFFECTS: Severe irritant (corrosive), (rabbit), (50% hydrogen peroxide)

DERMAL LD50: >6.5 g/kg (rabbit) (70% hydrogen peroxide) [FMC Study Number:ICG/T-79.027]

ORAL LD50: >225 mg/kg (rat) (50% hydrogen peroxide) [FMC Study Number:186.914]

INHALATION LC50: >0.17 mg/L (rat) (50% hydrogen peroxide) [FMC Study Number:189.1080]

TARGET ORGANS: Eye, skin, nose, throat, lungs

ACUTE EFFECTS FROM OVEREXPOSURE: Severe irritant/corrosive to eyes, skin and gastrointestinal tract. May cause irreversible tissue damage to the eyes including blindness.

Inhalation of mist or vapors may be severely irritating to nose, throat and lungs.

Ecological Information

For more information refer to ECETOC “Joint Assessment of Commodity Chemicals No. 22, Hydrogen Peroxide”. ISSN- 0773-6339, January 1993.

CHEMICAL FATE INFORMATION: Hydrogen Peroxide in the aquatic environment is subject to various reduction or oxidation processes and decomposes into water and oxygen. Hydrogen peroxide half-life in freshwater ranged from 8 hours to 20 days, in air from 10-20 hours and in soils from minutes to hours depending upon microbiological activity and metal contaminants.

CHRONIC EFFECTS FROM OVEREXPOSURE:

There are reports of limited evidence of carcinogenicity of hydrogen peroxide to mice administered high concentrations in their drinking water (IARC Monograph 36, 1985). However, the International Agency for Research on Cancer concluded that hydrogen peroxide could not be classified as to its carcinogenicity to humans (Group III carcinogen).

CARCINOGENICITY

Chemical Name: Hydrogen Peroxide

NTP Status :  Not listed

IARC Status :  Not listed

OSHA Status :  Not listed

Other : (ACGIH) Listed (A3, Animal Carcinogen)

ECOTOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION:

Channel catfish 96 hour LC50 = 37.4 mg/L

Fathead minnow 96 hour LC50 = 16.4 mg/L

Daphnia magna 24 hour EC50 = 7.7 mg/L

Daphnia pulex 48 hour LC50 = 2.4 mg/L

Freshwater snail 96 hour LC50 = 17.7 mg/L

Disposal Considerations

DISPOSAL METHOD: An acceptable method of disposal is to dilute with a large amount of water and allow the hydrogen peroxide to decompose followed by discharge into a suitable treatment system in accordance with all regulatory agencies.

The appropriate regulatory agencies should be contacted prior to disposal.

Transport Information

U.S. DOT (Department of Transportation)

SPECIAL SHIPPING NOTES: IMDG: Hydrogen Peroxide, aqueous solutions with Protect from physical damage. Keep containers in upright position. Drums should not be stacked in transit.

Do not store drum on wooden pallets.

PROPER SHIPPING NAME: Hydrogen peroxide, aqueous solutions with more than 5% hydrogen peroxide.

PRIMARY HAZARD CLASS/DIVISION: 5.1 (oxidizer)

UN/NA NUMBER: UN 2014

PACKING GROUP: II

PLACARDS 5.1 (oxidizer)

LABEL: Oxidizer, corrosive

OTHER SHIPPING INFORMATION:

DOT Marking: Hydrogen Peroxide, aqueous solution with more than 40%, but not more than 60 % Hydrogen Peroxide, UN 2014

HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE/RQ: Not applicable

49 STCC NUMBER: 4918776

Aluminum tanks, drum/DOT 42D

Regulatory Information

United States

Sara title iii (superfund amendments and reauthorization act)

Key:

•  4=Severe

•  3=Serious

•  2=Moderate

•  1=Sight

•  0=Minimal

HMIS RATINGS NOTES: Protection = H (Safety goggles, gloves, apron and a vapor respirator)

GENERAL STATEMENTS: Note: NFPA – Reactivity is 3, when greater than 52%

The contents and format of this MSDS are in accordance with OSHA Hazard communication Standard and Canada’s

Workplace Hazardous Information System (WHMIS)

National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)

SPECIAL = OX (Oxidizer)

Hazardous Materials Identification System (HMIS)

HMIS RATING

HEALTH: 3

FLAMMABILITY: 0

REACTIVITY: 1

PROTECTION: H

NFPA RATING

HEALTH: 2

FLAMMABILITY: 0

REACTIVITY: 0

SPECIAL: OX