TBHQ - MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

SECTION 1	IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE & THE COMPANY / UNDERTAKING
PRODUCT	TERTIARY BUTYL HYDROQUINONE
CHEMICAL IDENTIFICATION	TBHQ

	SUBSIDIARY
Company Name	Yasho industries Pvt. Ltd.
Address	31-H, Laxmi Industrial Estate, New Link Road, Andheri (West), Mumbai (Bombay) - 400 053. INDIA
Telephone	91-22-66929152, 91-22-66929153, 91-22-26310350
Fax	91-22-6692 9154

Section 2		Composition / Information on ingredients
Eincs	Cas		Chemical name	%
217-752-2	1948-33-0		Tert - Butyl Hydroquinone	99 %

Section 3	Hazard Identification
Inhalation	May cause respiratory tract irritation
Eye contact	May cause eye irritation
Skin contact	May cause skin irritation
Ingestion	May cause irritation of the digestive tract. May be harmful if swallowed

Section 4	First aid procedure
Inhalation	If symptomatic, move to fresh air. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical help
Eye contact	Flush eyes with plenty of water for atleast 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper & lower eyelids. Get medical aid.
Skin contact	Get medical aid. Flush skin with plenty of soap & water for atleast 15 minutes, while removing contaminated clothing and shoes.
Ingestion	Do not induce vomiting. Never give anything by mouth to the unconscious person. Get medical aid. If unconscious and alert, rinse mouth and drink 2-4 cup full of milk or water.

Section 5	Fire fighting procedure
Suitable extinguishing media	Water spray, dry chemical, carbon dioxide (CO2)
Unsuitable extinguishing media	Not available
Exposure hazard	As in fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure demand and full protective gear.
Special equipment	Not available
Flammability	Not available

Section 6	Accidental release procedures
Precaution with respect individual	Use proper personal protective equipment
Precaution with respect environment	Not available
Cleaning up spillage	Vacuum or sweep up material and place into a suitable disposal container. Clean up spills immediately, observing precaution in protective equipment section.

SECTION 7	STORAGE AND HANDLING
USAGE PRECAUTION:
Storage	Store in a tightly closed container. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances.
Handling	Wash thoroughly after handling. Remove contaminated clothing and wash before use. Use with adequate ventilation. Minimize dust generation and accumulation. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. Keep container tightly closed. Avoid ingestion and inhalation.

SECTION 8	EXPOSURE CONTROL / INDIVIDUAL PROTECTION OR EXPOSURE CONTROL / PERSONAL PROTECTION
INDIVIDUAL PROTECTION – Respiration	Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Always use NISOH or or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator, when necessary.
INDIVIDUAL PROTECTION – Hands	Wear Chemical Resistant gloves.
INDIVIDUAL PROTECTION – Eyes	Wear appropriate protective eye glasses or chemical safety gloves as described by OSHA’s eye and face protection regulations found in 29CFR 1910.133 or European Standard EN 149.
INDIVIDUAL PROTECTION – Skin	Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure.

Section 9	Physical and Chemical Properties
Appearance / Colour	White to light tan Crystalline Powder
Odour / taste	Slight
Solubility description	Solubility in Water at ambient temperature : Moisture
Melting / Freezing Point	126.5^oC – 128.5^oC
Flash Point	110^oC
PH – Value	Not available
Acidity	Not available
Viscosity	Not available
Boiling Point	273^o C @ 760 mm Hg.
Spontaneous Ignition	457^o C
Vapour Pressure	Negligible

Section 10	Stability and reactivity
Conditions to avoid	Incompatible materials, dust generation, excess heat, strong oxidants.
Materials to avoid	Oxidizing agents & strong bases.

Section 11	Toxilogical information
Eye Irritation (Rabbit)	Strong
Oral LD 50: (Rat Male)	951 mg/Kg
Oral LD 50: (Rat Female)	1,131 mg/Kg
Skin Irritation (Guinea Pig)	Moderate
Skin Sensitization (Guinea Pig)	Slight
Dermal LD 50 (Guinea Pig)	> 1000 mg/Kg

Section 12	ECOLOGICAL LEVEL
ACUTE AQUATIC	96 h LC-50 (fathead minnow) : 6.6 mg/l 96 h LC-50 (dapnid) : 3.2 mg/l

Section 13	DISPOSAL CONSIDERATION
Discharge, Treatment or Disposal may be subject to National, State or Local Laws.
Since emptied containers retain product residue, follow label warnings even after container is emptied.

Section 15	REGULATORY INFORMATION
FDA	This material is regulated by the FDA. This product is permitted under existing FDA Regulations for the use as a direct (or an indirect) food additive. Applicable FDA Regulations : 21 CFR 172.185
Clean Water Act	None of the Chemicals in the product are listed as Hazardous Substance under CWA. None of the Chemicals in the product are listed as Priority Pollutants under the CWA. None of the Chemicals in the product are listed as Toxic Pollutants under CWA.
OSHA	None of the Chemicals in the product are considered highly hazardous by OSHA.
Carcinogenic Classification (Components present at 0.1 % or more)

Section 16

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The information above is believed to be accurate and represents the best information currently available to us. However, we make no warranty of merchantability or any other warranty, express or implied, with respect to such information and we assume no liability resulting from its use. Users should make their own investigations to determine the suitability of the information for their particular purposes. In no way shall the company be liable for any claims, losses, or damages of any third party or for lost profits or any special , indirect, incidental, consequential or exemplary damages, howsoever arising, even if the company has been advised of the possibility of such damages.

	Manufacturing site
Company Name :	Yasho industries Pvt. Ltd.
Address :	Plot No.2515, phase iv, gidc, gujarat, india
Telephone :	91-260-2432421,2426894
Fax :	91-260-2410409

Section 14	TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Not Regulated, No Information available