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1. PRODUCT & COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
1.1 Product Name:
AA ALKALINE BATTERIES
1.2 Chemical Name:
Alkaline Battery
1.3 Synonyms:
P/N 61271
1.4 Trade Names:
Thunderbolt Magnum
1.5 Product Uses & Restrictions:
Electric Storage Battery
1.6 Distributor’s Name:
Harbor Freight Tools USA, Inc.
1.7 Distributor’s Address:
26541 Agoura Road, Calabasas, CA 91302 USA
1.8 Emergency Phone:
CHEMTREC: +1 (703) 527-3887 / +1 (800) 424-9300 (CCN 676687)
1.9 Business Phone / Fax:
+1 (805) 388-1000
2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
2.1 Hazard Identification:
This product is classified as a hazardous substance and as dangerous goods according to the
classification criteria of [NOHSC: 1088 (2004)] and ADG Code (Australia).
WARNING! HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED. TOXIC TO AQUATIC LIFE WITH LONG LASTING
EFFECTS.
Hazard Statements
(H): H302 – Harmful if swallowed. H411 – Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting
effects.
Precautionary Statements
(P): P264 – Wash hands and exposed skin areas with soap and warm
water thoroughly after handling. P270 – Do not eat, drink or smoke while sing this product. P273 –
Avoid release to the environment. P280 – Wear protective gloves/eye protection. P301+P312 – IF
SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell. P330 – Rinse mouth. P391 –
Collect spillage. P501 – Dispose of contents/container to licenses treatment, storage and disposal
facility (TSDF).
IF INGESTED
: Call the NATIONAL BATTERY INGESTION HOTLINE at +1 (202) 625-3333
collect, day or night. In Canada, call +1 (416) 813-5900.
3. COMPOSITION & INGREDIENT INFORMATION
CHEMICAL NAME(S) CAS No. RTECS No.
EINECS No. %
EXPOSURE LIMITS IN AIR (mg/m
3
)
ACGIH NOHSC OSHA
OTHER
ppm ppm ppm
TLV STEL
ES-
TWA
ES-
STEL
ES-
PEAK PEL STEL IDLH
MANGANESE DIOXIDE
1313-13-9 OP0350000 215-202-6 20-60 (5) NA (5) NF NF (5) NA NA
Acute Tox. Oral 4; Acute Tox. Inh. 4; H302, H332
IRON (STEEL)
7439-89-6 NO4565500 231-096-4 10-20 (5) NA NF NF NF (10) NA NA 0.5 – NIOSH
Acute Tox. 4 *; Skin Corr. 1A; H302, H314
ZINC
7440-66-6 ZG8600000 231-175-3 10-20 NA NA NF NF NF NA NA NA
Aquatic Acute 1; Aquatic Chronic 1; H400, H410
WATER
7732-18-5 ZC0110000 231-791-2 10-20 NA NA NF NF NF NA NA NA
POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE
1310-58-3 TT2100000 215-181-3 5-10 NA NA (2) NF NF NA NA NA
Acute Tox. Oral 4; Acute Tox. Inh. 4; H302, H332
GRAPHITE
7782-42-5 MD9659600 231-955-3 1-5 (2.0) NA (2.0) NF NF (5)* NA NA RESP FRAC
BRASS
12597-71-6 NA NA 1-5 (1) NA NF NF NF (1) NA NA
NICKEL
7440-02-0 QR5950000 231-111-4 0.1-1 (1.5) NA (1) NF NA NA NA (10)
Carc. 2; STOT RE 1; Skin Sens. 1; Aquatic Chronic 3; H351, H372**, H317, H412
LEAD
7439-92-1 OF7525000 231-100-4 < 0.0030 (0.05) NA NF (0.15) NF NA 100 NA
Acute Tox. 4; Acute Tox. 4; Repr. 1A; STOT RE 2; Aquatic Acute 1; Aquatic Chronic 1; H302, H332, H360, H373, H400, H410
CADMIUM
7440-43-9 NA 231-152-8 < 0.0003 (0.01) NA NF NF NF (0.1) 0.3 (9) (0.02) RESP FRAC
Acute Tox. 2; Muta. 2; Carc. 1B; Repr. 2; STOT SE 1; Aq. Acute 1; Aq. Chronic 1; H330, H341, H350, H361fd, H372, H400, H410
MERCURY
7439-97-6 OV4550000 231-106-7 < 0.0001 NA NA (0.003)(0.025) NA NA NA (10)
Repr. 1B; Acute Tox. 2 *; STOT RE 1; Aquatic Acute 1; Aquatic Chronic 1; H360D***, H330, H372**, H400, H410
ARSENIC
7440-38-2 CG0525000 231-148-6 < 0.0001 NA NA NF (0.05) NF (0.002
)
NA 5
Acute Tox. 3 *; Acute Tox. 3 *; Aquatic Acute 1; Aquatic Chronic 1; H331, H301, H400, H410
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4. FIRST AID MEASURES
4.1 First Aid:
Ingestion: Give large quantities of water, but do NOT induce vomiting. Never give anything by mouth to an
unconscious person. Contact the nearest Poison Control Center or local emergency telephone number for
assistance and instructions. Seek immediate medical attention. If vomiting occurs spontaneously, keep
victim’s head lowered (forward) to reduce the risk of aspiration.
Eyes
: If product gets in the eyes, flush eyes thoroughly with copious amounts of water for at least 15 minutes,
holding eyelid(s) open to ensure complete flushing. If the eyes or face become swollen during or following
use, consult a physician or emergency room immediately.
Skin
: If an open battery cell: Remove contaminated clothing and wash affected areas with soap and water. If
discomfort persists and/or the skin reaction worsens, contact a physician immediately. Do not wear
contaminated clothing until after it has been properly cleaned.
Inhalation
: Remove victim to fresh air at once. Under extreme conditions, if breathing stops, perform artificial
respiration. Seek immediate medical attention.
4.2 Effects of Exposure:
Ingestion: May cause severe irritation of mouth, throat, esophagus, and stomach. Acute ingestion of zinc
compounds may cause abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and severe cramping.
Eyes
: Severe irritation, burns, cornea damage, blindness. Lead compounds may cause irritation.
Skin
: Severe irritation, burns, and ulceration if open battery cell comes into contact with skin.
Inhalation
: Inhalation of lead dust or fumes may cause irritation of upper respiratory tract and lungs.
4.3 Symptoms of Overexposure:
Ingestion: Severe discomfort, nausea, vomiting and headache. Harmful if swallowed. May cause corrosion and
permanent tissue destruction of the esophagus and digestive tract.
Eyes
: May cause irreversible eye injury. Contact with eyes may cause severe irritation, and possible eye burns.
Severe irritation, redness, and watering.
Skin
: Severe skin irritation, red, itching skin, burns and ulceration, if open battery cell comes into contact with
skin.
Inhalation
: May cause cyanosis (bluish discoloration of skin due to deficient oxygenation of the blood). Irritation may
lead to chemical pneumonitis and pulmonary edema. Inhalation of fumes may cause metal fume fever,
which is characterized by flu-like symptoms with metallic taste, fever, chills, cough, weakness, chest pain,
muscle pain and increased white blood cell count. Causes respiratory tract irritation with possible burns.
4.4 Acute Health Effects:
Hazardous exposure can occur only when product is heated above the melting point, oxidized or otherwise processed or
damaged to create dust, vapor, or fume.
4.5 Chronic Health Effects:
Chronic exposure may cause effects similar to those of acute exposure.
4.6 Target Organs:
Skin, Respiratory System, Central Nervous System (CNS)
4.7 Medical Conditions
Aggravated by Exposure:
NA
HEALTH
1
FLAMMABILITY
0
PHYSICAL HAZARDS
0
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
X
EYES SKIN LUNGS
5. FIREFIGHTING MEASURES
5.1 Fire & Explosion Hazards:
This material can burn but will not readily ignite. However, if involved in a fire, this product may
decompose at high temperatures to form toxic gases (e.g., CO, CO
X,
Hydrocarbons).
5.2 Extinguishing Methods:
CO
2
, Dry Chemical, Alcohol foam, Dry Chemical. Use water spray to cool containers.
5.3 Firefighting Procedures:
Use extinguishing media most appropriate for the surrounding fire. Do NOT get water inside
containers. For small fires, use dry chemical, carbon dioxide, or water spray. For large fires, use dry
chemical, carbon dioxide, alcohol-resistant foam, or water spray. Cool containers with flooding
quantities of water until well after fire is out. Prevent runoff from fire control or dilution from entering
sewers, drains, drinking water supply, or any natural waterway. Firefighters must use full bunker
gear including NIOSH-approved positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus to protect
against potential hazardous combustion or decomposition products and oxygen deficiencies.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
6.1 Spills:
Before cleaning any spill or leak, individuals involved in spill cleanup must wear appropriate Personal Protective
Equipment, including protective gloves and eyewear. Plastic or rubber gloves, respirator, eye/face protection and
chemical-resistant apron may be required for clean-up of large spills.
Small Spills
: Wear appropriate protective equipment including gloves and protective eyewear. Use a non-combustible
material such as vermiculite or sand to soak up the product and place into a container for later disposal.
Large Spills
: Keep incompatible materials away from spill. Stay upwind and away from spill or release. Isolate
immediate hazard area and keep unauthorized personnel out of area. Stop spill or release if it can be done with minimal
risk. Wear appropriate protective equipment including respiratory protection as conditions warrant. Collect in acid-
resistant container.
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7. HANDLING & STORAGE INFORMATION
7.1 Work & Hygiene Practices:
Do not eat, drink or smoke when handling this product. Handle as to avoid puncturing container(s).
7.2 Storage & Handling:
Use and store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated location (e.g., local exhaust ventilation, fans) away from heat and direct
sunlight. Keep away from incompatible substances. Protect containers from physical damage. Store product in well-
filled, appropriate coated and tightly closed containers avoiding influence of oxygen/air, light and humidity. Store at a
cool and constant temperature.
7.3 Special Precautions:
This battery is not designed for recharging. Recharging can cause battery leakage or high pressure rupture, in some
cases. Inadvertent charging can happen if a battery is installed backwards. Accidental short circuit for a few seconds
will not seriously affect the battery. But prolonged short circuit will cause the battery to lose energy, and can cause the
safety release vent to open. Sources of short circuit include jumbled batteries in bulk containers, metal jewelry, metal
covered tables or metal belts used for assembly of batteries in devices.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS & PERSONAL PROTECTION
8.1 Exposure Limits:
ppm (mg/m
3
)
CHEMICAL NAME(S)
ACGIH NOHSC OSHA OTHER
TLV STEL ES-TWA ES-STEL ES-PEAK PEL STEL IDLH
MANGANESE DIOXIDE (5) NA (5) NF NF (5) NA NA
GRAPHITE (2.0) NA (2.0) NF NF (5)* NA NA RESP FRAC
POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE NA NA (2) NF NF NA NA NA
IRON (STEEL) (5) NA NF NF NF (10) NA NA 0.5 – NIOSH
LEAD (0.05) NA NF (0.15) NF NA 100 NA
CADMIUM (0.01) NA NF NF NF (0.1) 0.3 (9) (0.02) RESP FRAC
MERCURY NA NA (0.003) (0.025) NA NA NA (10)
ARSENIC NA NA NF (0.05) NF (0.002) NA 5
8.2
Ventilation & Engineering
Controls:
General mechanical (e.g., fans) or natural ventilation is sufficient when this product is in use. Use local or general
exhaust ventilation to effectively remove and prevent buildup of vapors or mist generated from the handling of this
product. Ensure appropriate decontamination equipment is available (e.g., sink, safety shower, eye-wash station).
8.3 Respiratory Protection:
No special respiratory protection is required under typical circumstances of use or handling. In
instances where mist or vapors of this product are generated, and respiratory protection is needed,
use only protection authorized by 29 CFR §1910.134, applicable U.S. State regulations, or the
Canadian CAS Standard Z94.4-93 and applicable standards of Canadian Provinces, EC member
States, or Australia.
8.4 Eye Protection:
Wear protective eyewear (e.g., safety glasses with side-shield) at all times when handling this
product. Always use protective eyewear when cleaning spills or leaks. Use equipment for eye
protection tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or EN
166(EU).
8.5 Hand Protection:
Where contact is likely, impervious gloves are recommended. Do not wear rings, watches or jewelry.
When handling large quantities of fluid (e.g., ≥ 1 gallon (3.8 L)), wear corrosion-resistant gloves.
8.6 Body Protection:
No apron required when handling sealed undamaged battery. Where contact is likely, corrosion-
resistant apron, clothing and boots should be worn. Eye wash stations and deluge showers should
be available.
9. PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
9.1 Appearance:
Stainless steel top battery. Contents dark and gray in color.
9.2 Odor:
No apparent odor (sealed).
9.3 Odor Threshold:
NA
9.4 pH:
NA
9.5 Melting Point/Freezing Point:
NA
9.6 Initial Boiling Point/Boiling
Range:
NA
9.7 Flashpoint:
NA
9.8 Upper/Lower Flammability
Limits:
NA
9.9 Vapor Pressure:
NA
9.10 Vapor Density:
NA
9.11 Relative Density:
NA
9.12 Solubility:
Sealed electric battery: Insoluble.
9.13 Partition Coefficient (log P
ow
):
NA
9.14 Autoignition Temperature:
NA
9.15 Decomposition Temperature:
NA
9.16 Viscosity:
NA
9.17 Other Information:
NA
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10. STABILITY & REACTIVITY
10.1 Stability:
Stable under normal conditions; unstable with heat or contamination.
10.2 Hazardous Decomposition
Products:
Oxides of carbon (CO, CO
2
). Thermal degradation may produce hazardous fumes of zinc and manganese, hydrogen
gas, caustic vapors of potassium hydroxide and other hazardous by-products.
10.3 Hazardous Polymerization:
Will not occur.
10.4 Conditions to Avoid:
Open flames, sparks, high heat, incompatible substances and direct sunlight, and incompatible substances.
10.5 Incompatible Substances:
Avoid extreme heat and ignition sources. Store away from oxidizers. Do not exceed heat, crush, disassemble, short-
circuit or recharge.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
11.1 Routes of Entry: Inhalation:
NO
Absorption:
YES
Ingestion:
YES
11.2 Toxicity Data:
This product has NOT been tested on animals to obtain toxicology data. Toxicology data, found in scientific literature, is
available for some of the components of the product and is presented below:
Manganese Dioxide
: LD
50
(oral, rat): 3,478 mg/kg.
11.3 Acute Toxicity:
See section 4.4
11.4 Chronic Toxicity:
See section 4.5
11.5 Suspected Carcinogen:
Nickel is listed as IARC Group 2B (Possibly carcinogenic to humans); NTP13 Group 1 (Known human carcinogen);
CA65 (cancer). Lead
is listed as ACGIH Group A3 (Confirmed animal carcinogen with unknown relevance to human);
IARC Group 2B (Possibly carcinogenic to humans); NTP13 Group 2 (Reasonably Anticipated to be a Human
Carcinogen); CA65 (cancer). Cadmium
is listed as ACGIH Group A2 (Suspected human carcinogen); IARC Group 1
(Carcinogenic to humans); NTP13 Group 1 (Known human carcinogen); CA65 (cancer). Arsenic
is listed as ACGIH
Group A1 (Confirmed human carcinogen); IARC Group 1 (Carcinogenic to humans); NTP13 Group 1 (Known human
carcinogen); CA65 (cancer).
11.6 Reproductive Toxicity:
This product contains Lead, which is suspected of causing reproductive toxicity in humans
Mutagenicity:
This product is not reported to produce mutagenic effects in humans.
Embryotoxicity:
This product is not reported to produce embryotoxic effects in humans.
Teratogenicity:
This product is not reported to cause teratogenic effects in humans.
Reproductive Toxicity:
This product contains Lead, which is suspected of causing reproductive toxicity in humans
11.7 Irritancy of Product:
The product can cause allergic skin reactions (e.g., rashes, welts, dermatitis) upon prolonged or repeated exposure.
11.8 Biological Exposure Indices:
NA
11.9 Physician Recommendations:
Treat symptomatically and supportively.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
12.1 Environmental Stability:
There are no specific data available for this product.
12.2 Effects on Plants & Animals:
There are no specific data available for this product.
12.3 Effects on Aquatic Life:
Mercury: LC
50
(Rainbow trout, 96h) = 0.16-0.90 mg/L; LC50 (Bluegill/Sunfish, 96h) = 0.16-0.90 mg/L; EC
50
(Daphnia
Magna, 48h) = 0.01 mg/L.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
13.1 Waste Disposal:
Dispose of in accordance with federal, state, provincial and local regulations.
13.2 Special Considerations:
NA
14. TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION
The basic description (ID Number, proper shipping name, hazard class & division, packing group) is shown for each mode of transportation. Additional
descriptive information may be required by 49 CFR, IATA/ICAO, IMDG and the CTDGR.
14.1 49 CFR (GND):
NOT REGULATED
14.2 IATA (AIR):
NOT REGULATED
14.3 IMDG (OCN):
NOT REGULATED
14.4 TDGR (Canadian GND):
NOT REGULATED
14.5 ADR/RID (EU):
NOT REGULATED
14.6 SCT (MEXICO):
NOT REGULATED
14.7 ADGR (AUS):
NOT REGULATED
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15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
15.1 SARA Reporting
Requirements:
This product contains Lead, Mercury, Zinc and Nickel, substances subject to SARA Title III, section 313 reporting
requirements.
15.2 SARA Threshold Planning
Quantity:
There are no specific Threshold Planning Quantities for the components of this product.
15.3 TSCA Inventory Status:
The components of this product are listed on the TSCA Inventory or are otherwise exempt.
15.4 CERCLA Reportable Quantity
(RQ):
Zinc: 454 kg (1,000 lbs); Mercury: 0.454 kg (1.0 lbs); Nickel: 45.4 kg (100 lbs)
15.5 Other Federal Requirements:
Mercury, Lead, Cadmium and Nickel are listed as Hazardous Air Pollutants (HAPs) under the Clean Air Act (CAA). Zinc,
Nickel
, Cadmium, Arsenic and Mercury are listed as Priority Pollutants under the Clean Water Act (CWA). Zinc, Lead,
Arsenic
, Cadmium and Mercury are listed as Toxic Pollutants under the CWA. This product does not contain any Class 1
or Class 2 ozone depletors.
15.6 Other Canadian Regulations:
This product has been classified according to the hazard criteria of the CPR and the Safety Data
Sheet contains all of the information required by the CPR. The components of this product are
listed on the DSL/NDSL. None of the components of this product are listed on the Priorities
Substances List. WHMIS D2B (Other Toxic Effects)
15.7 State Regulatory Information:
Lead can be found on the following state criteria list: California Proposition 65 (CA65), Florida Toxic Substances List
(FL), Massachusetts Hazardous Substances List (MA), Michigan Critical Substances List (MI), Minnesota Hazardous
Substances List (MN), New Jersey Right-to-Know List (NJ), New York Hazardous Substances List (NY), Pennsylvania
Right-to-Know List (PA), and Washington Permissible Exposures List (WA).
Nickel
is listed on the following state criteria lists: fl, MA, MI, MN, NJ, PA, and WA.
Potassium Hydroxide
is found on the following state criteria lists: FL, MA, MN, PA, and WA.
Graphite
is found on the following state criteria lists: FL, MA, MN, PA, and WA.
Manganese Dioxide
is found on the following state criteria lists: IL, MA, PA, and RI.
Zinc
is found on the following state criteria lists: IL, MA, NJ, and PA.
Mercury
is found on the following state criteria lists: FL, MA, MI, MN, NJ, PA, WA, and WI.
No other ingredients in this product, present in a concentration of 1.0% or greater, are listed on any of the following state
criteria lists: California Proposition 65 (CA65), Delaware Air Quality Management List (DE), Florida Toxic Substances List
(FL), Illinois Hazardous Substances List (IL), Massachusetts Hazardous Substances List (MA), Michigan Critical
Substances List (MI), Minnesota Hazardous Substances List (MN), New Jersey Right-to-Know List (NJ), New York
Hazardous Substances List (NY), Pennsylvania Right-to-Know List (PA), Rhode Island Hazardous Substances List (RI),
Washington Permissible Exposures List (WA), Wisconsin Hazardous Substances List (WI).
WARNING: This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other
reproductive harm. California law requires this warning be given to customers in the State of California.
15.8 Other Requirements:
The primary component of this product is listed in Annex I of EU Directive 67/548/EEC:
Harmful, Environmental Danger (Xn, N). Risk Phrases
(R): 22-34-50/53 – Harmful if swallowed.
Causes burns. Very toxic to aquatic organisms may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic
environment. Safety Phrases
(S): 1/2-26-36/37/39-45-60-61 – Keep locked up and out of reach of
children. In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical
advice. Wear suitable protective clothing/ gloves and eye/face protection. In case of accident or if
you feel unwell seek medical advice immediately (show label where possible). This material and its
container must be disposed of as hazardous waste. Avoid release to the environment. Refer to
special instructions/SDS.
16. OTHER INFORMATION
16.1 Other Information:
WARNING! HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED. TOXIC TO AQUATIC LIFE WITH LONG LASTING EFFECTS.
Wash hands and exposed skin areas with soap and warm water thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke
while sing this product. Avoid release to the environment. P280 – Wear protective gloves/eye protection. IF
SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell. Rinse mouth. Collect spillage.
IF INGESTED
: Call the NATIONAL BATTERY INGESTION HOTLINE at +1 (202) 625-3333 collect, day or night. In
Canada, call +1 (416) 813-5900. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
16.2 Terms & Definitions:
See last page of this Safety Data Sheet.
16.3 Disclaimer:
This Safety Data Sheet is offered pursuant to OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard, 29 CFR §1910.1200. Other
government regulations must be reviewed for applicability to this product. To the best of ShipMate's & Harbor Freight
Tools USA, Inc.’s knowledge, the information contained herein is reliable and accurate as of this date; however,
accuracy, suitability or completeness is not guaranteed and no warranties of any type, either expressed or implied, are
provided. The information contained herein relates only to the specific product(s). If this product(s) is combined with
other materials, all component properties must be considered. Data may be changed from time to time. Be sure to
consult the latest edition.
16.4 Prepared for:
Harbor Freight Tools USA, Inc.
26541 Agoura Road
Calabasas, CA 91302 USA
Tel: +1 (805) 388-1000
http://www.harborfreight.com/
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16.5 Prepared by:
ShipMate, Inc.
P.O. Box 787
Sisters, Oregon 97759-0787 USA
Tel: +1 (310) 370-3600
Fax: +1 (310) 370-5700
http://www.shipmate.com
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DEFINITION OF TERMS
A large number of abbreviations and acronyms appear on a SDS. Some of these that are commonly used include the following:
GENERAL INFORMATION:
CAS No. Chemical Abstract Service Number
EXPOSURE LIMITS IN AIR:
ACGIH American Conference on Governmental Industrial Hygienists
C Ceiling Limit
ES Exposure Standard (Australia)
IDLH Immediately Dangerous to Life and Health
OSH
A
U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration
PEL Permissible Exposure Limit
STEL Short-Term Exposure Limit
TLV Threshold Limit Value
TW
A
Time Weighted Average
FIRST AID MEASURES:
CPR Cardiopulmonary resuscitation - method in which a person whose heart has
stopped receives manual chest compressions and breathing to circulate blood
and provide oxygen to the body.
HMIS-III HEALTH, FLAMMABILITY & REACTIVITY RATINGS:
0 Minimal Hazard
HEALTH
1 Slight Hazard
FLAMMABILITY
2 Moderate Hazard
PHYSICAL HAZARDS
3 Severe Hazard
PERSONAL PROTECTION
4 Extreme Hazard
PERSONAL PROTECTION RATINGS:
A
G
B
H
C
I
D
J
E
K
F
X
Consult your supervisor or SOPs fo
r
special handling directions.
Safety Glasses
Splash Goggles
Face Shield &
Protective Eyewear
Gloves
Boots
Synthetic Apron
Protective Clothing
& Full Suit
Dust Respirator
Full Face Respirator
Dust & Vapor Half-
Mask Respirator
Full Face
Respirator
Airline Hood/Mask
or SCBA
OTHER STANDARD ABBREVIATIONS:
ML Maximum Limit
mg/m3 milligrams per cubic meter
N
A
Not Available
ND Not Determined
NE Not Established
NF Not Found
NR No Results
ppm parts per million
SCB
A
Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus
NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION: NFPA
FLAMMABILITY LIMITS IN AIR:
Autoignition
Temperature
Minimum temperature required to initiate combustion in air with no other
source of ignition
LEL Lower Explosive Limit - lowest percent of vapor in air, by volume, that will
explode or ignite in the presence of an ignition source
UEL Upper Explosive Limit - highest percent of vapor in air, by volume, that will
explode or ignite in the presence of an ignition source
HAZARD RATINGS:
0 Minimal Hazard
1 Slight Hazard
2 Moderate Hazard
3 Severe Hazard
4 Extreme Hazard
A
CD Acidic
A
LK Alkaline
COR Corrosive
W Use No Water
OX Oxidizer
TREFOIL Radioactive
TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION:
LD
50
Lethal Dose (solids & liquids) which kills 50% of the exposed animals
LC
50
Lethal concentration (gases) which kills 50% of the exposed animal
ppm Concentration expressed in parts of material per million parts
TD
lo
Lowest dose to cause a symptom
TCLo Lowest concentration to cause a symptom
TD
lo
, LD
lo
, & LD
o
or
TC, TC
o
, LC
lo
, & LC
o
Lowest dose (or concentration) to cause lethal or toxic effects
IARC International Agency for Research on Cancer
NTP National Toxicology Program
RTECS Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances
BCF Bioconcentration Factor
TL
m
Median threshold limit
log
K
OW
or log
K
OC
Coefficient of Oil/Water Distribution
REGULATORY INFORMATION:
WHMIS Canadian Workplace Hazardous Material Information System
DOT U.S. Department of Transportation
TC Transport Canada
EP
A
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
DSL Canadian Domestic Substance List
NOHSC National Occupational Health and Safety Commission (Australia)
NDSL Canadian Non-Domestic Substance List
PSL Canadian Priority Substances List
TSC
A
U.S. Toxic Substance Control Act
EU European Union (European Union Directive 67/548/EEC)
WG
K
Wassergefährdungsklassen (German Water Hazard Class)
HMIS-III National Paint & Coatings Association Hazardous Materials Identification System
WORKPLACE HAZARDOUS MATERIALS IDENTIFICATION (WHMIS) SYSTEM:
Class A Class B Class C Class D1 Class D2 Class D3 Class E Class F
Compressed Flammable Oxidizing Toxic Irritation Infectious Corrosive Reactive
EC (67/548/EEC) INFORMATION:
C E F N O T Xi Xn
Corrosive Explosive Flammable Harmful Oxidizing Toxic Irritant Harmful
CLP/GHS (1272/2008/EC) PICTOGRAMS:
GHS01 GHS02 GHS03 GHS04 GHS05 GHS06 GHS07 GHS08 GHS09
Explosive Flammable Oxidizer Pressurized Corrosive Toxic
Harmful
Irritating
Health
Hazard
Environ-
ment
