MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
This form complies with OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard, 29 CFR 1910.1200.
IDENTITY (As Used on Label and List): FURAZOLIDONE AEROSOL POWDER

SECTION I - PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
FURAZOLIDONE AEROSOL POWDER


MANUFACTURER NAME AND ADDRESS:
TELEPHONE #S:
DATES:
Veterinary Products Laboratories
24 hour emergency nu
(602)285-1660
Date Entered: 03/25/1992
301 West Osborn Road
Business hours
(602)234-2269
Last Revision: 03/02/1999
Phoenix, AZ. 85013
Marketing
(602)285-1660
MSDS Printed: 09/14/2000
SYNONYMS:

CHEMICAL FAMILY: Compound
HAZARD LABEL: Consumer Commodity, ORM-D Level I Aero Health: 2
MOLECULAR FORMULA: Flammability: 1 , MOLECULAR WEIGHT: NE or NA Reactivity: 0

SECTION II - HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS/IDENTITY INFORMATION
FURAZOLIDONE AEROSOL POWDER


HAZARDOUS COMPONENTS (SPECIFIC CHEMICAL IDENTITY/COMMON NAME)   CAS # OSHA PEL   ACGIH TLV   OTHER LIMITS   PERCENTAGE
Furazolidone {3-(5-nitrofurfuryl-ideneamino)-2-oxazolidinone 67-45-8            4.0
Propane 74-98-6            15.0 - 30.0
Dichloromethane {Methylene chloride} 75-09-2            60.0 - 80.0

SECTION III - PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS
FURAZOLIDONE AEROSOL POWDER


BOILING POINT: 104.0 F SPECIFIC GRAVITY (WATER = 1): 1.33 MELTING POINT: NE or NA VAPOR PRESSURE (MM HG): . . . NE or NA VAPOR DENSITY (AIR=1):. . . . >1 PHYSICAL STATES: [ ] Gas EVAPORATION RATE: . . . . . . 1.8 NE or NA [ ] Liquid (Butyl Acetate=1) [ X ] Solid SOLUBILITY IN WATER:. . . . . NE or NA negligible PERCENT VOLATILE: . . . . . . 95.0 % by volume. APPEARANCE AND ODOR:
yellowish powder spray

SECTION IV - FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA
FURAZOLIDONE AEROSOL POWDER


FLASH PT: NE or NA METHOD USED:
EXPLOSIVE LIMITS: LEL: NE UEL: NE
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA:
Water fog, CO2, dry chemical
SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES:
Use SCBA. Cool containers with water spray. Move product from fire area if possible. Dike fire control waters to contain run off.
UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS:
Contents under pressure; overheated containers may burst, vapors accumulate readily and may ignite explosively.

SECTION V - REACTIVITY DATA
FURAZOLIDONE AEROSOL POWDER


STABILITY: Unstable [ ] Stable [ X ]
CONDITIONS TO AVOID - INSTABILITY:
heat, ignition sources
INCOMPATIBILITY - MATERIALS TO AVOID:
Strong Oxidizers
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION OR BYPRODUCTS:
Co, CO2 and Hydrogen chloride, Phosgene
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: May occur [ ] Will not occur [ X ]
CONDITIONS TO AVOID - HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION:
will not occur

SECTION VI - HEALTH HAZARD DATA
FURAZOLIDONE AEROSOL POWDER


ROUTE(S) OF ENTRY: Inhalation? Yes , Skin? Yes , Eyes? Yes , Ingestion? No , Other:
HEALTH HAZARDS (ACUTE AND CHRONIC):
Some people may be hypersensitive to this product. Nitrofurazone has been shown to produce mammary tumors in rats and ovarian tumors in mice. Intentional misuse by deliberate concentrating and inhaling the contents can be harmful or fatal.
CARCINOGENICITY: NTP? , IARC Monographs? , OSHA Regulated?
CARCINOGENICITY/OTHER INFORMATION:

RECOMMENDED EXPOSURE LIMITS: NE LD 50/LC 50:
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF EXPOSURE:
NE
MEDICAL CONDITIONS GENERALLY AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE:
NE
EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID PROCEDURES:
IF SWALLOWED: Do NOT induce vomiting. Drink two glasses of water and contact a physician or Poison Control Center.
IF INHALED: Remove to fresh air, contact physician if irritation persists.
IF IN EYES: Rinse with plenty of water and contact a physician if irritation persists.
IF ON SKIN: Wash with soap and water. Treat with lotion.

SECTION VII - PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE HANDLING AND USE
FURAZOLIDONE AEROSOL POWDER


STEPS TO BE TAKEN IN CASE MATERIAL IS RELEASED OR SPILLED:
Extinguish all ignition sources. Absorb onto inert carrier, shovel into disposal containers.
WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD:
Wrap empty aerosol container in newspaper and dispose of in accordance with local, State, and Federal regulations. NEVER throw containers (empty or full) in fire or incinerate.
HAZARD LABEL INFORMATION:
Shake well before using   Flammable
Contents under pressure   Do not smoke
PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN HANDLING AND STORING:
Do not spray near sparks, heat, or open flames. Vapors will accumulate readily and may ignite explosively. Turn off all sources of ignition. Avoid prolonged exposure to all sources of heat. Do not discard empty can in home garbage compactor.
OTHER PRECAUTIONS:
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. Use with adequate ventilation. Avoid breathing vapors.

SECTION VIII- CONTROL MEASURES
FURAZOLIDONE AEROSOL POWDER


PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT SUMMARY - HAZARD LABEL INFORMATION
Gloves  
RESPIRATORY EQUIPMENT (SPECIFY TYPE):
may be needed
VENTILATION:
LOCAL EXHAUST: well ventilated SPECIAL:
MECHANICAL (GENERAL): OTHER:
EYE PROTECTION:
goggles
PROTECTIVE GLOVES:
rubber
OTHER PROTECTIVE CLOTHING:
dust mask
WORK/HYGIENIC/MAINTENANCE PRACTICES:
Wash hands before eating, smoking, or using restroom.

SECTION IX - ADDITIONAL COMMENTS
FURAZOLIDONE AEROSOL POWDER



IMPORTANT: The information and data herein are believed to be accurate and have been compiled from sources believed to be reliable. It is offered for your consideration, investigation and verification.



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