MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET


1. CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION


Elmer's Products, Inc.

Emergency Phone Number:

1 Easton Oval

Poison Control Center

Columbus, OH 43219

1-888-516-2502


For additional product information, access our website at www.elmers.com or call 1-888-435-6377. To place an order, call 1-800-848-9400.

SUBSTANCE: ELMER'S SILKY CRAYONS

TRADE NAMES/SYNONYMS:
E1517; E1519; E1544; E1636

PRODUCT USE: Arts and Crafts

CREATION DATE: Jan 27 2006
REVISION DATE: Jan 27 2006


2. COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS


COMPONENT: NON-HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE
CAS NUMBER: Not assigned.
PERCENTAGE: 100


3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION


NFPA RATINGS (SCALE 0-4):  HEALTH=1  FIRE=0  REACTIVITY=0

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW:
COLOR: various colors
PHYSICAL FORM: wax
ODOR: faint odor
MAJOR HEALTH HAZARDS: No significant target effects reported.

POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS:
INHALATION:
SHORT TERM EXPOSURE: no information on significant adverse effects
LONG TERM EXPOSURE: no information on significant adverse effects
SKIN CONTACT:
SHORT TERM EXPOSURE: no information on significant adverse effects
LONG TERM EXPOSURE: no information on significant adverse effects
EYE CONTACT:
SHORT TERM EXPOSURE: no information on significant adverse effects
LONG TERM EXPOSURE: no information on significant adverse effects
INGESTION:
SHORT TERM EXPOSURE: no information on significant adverse effects
LONG TERM EXPOSURE: no information on significant adverse effects


4. FIRST AID MEASURES


INHALATION: It is unlikely that emergency treatment will be required. Remove from exposure. Get medical attention, if needed.

SKIN CONTACT: It is unlikely that emergency treatment will be required. If adverse effects occur, wash with soap or mild detergent and large amounts of water. Get medical attention, if needed.

EYE CONTACT: It is unlikely that emergency treatment will be required. Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Get medical attention, if needed.

INGESTION: If a large amount is swallowed, get medical attention.


5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES


FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS: Negligible fire hazard.

EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Use extinguishing agents appropriate for surrounding fire.

FIRE FIGHTING: Move container from fire area if it can be done without risk. Avoid inhalation of material or combustion by-products. Stay upwind and keep out of low areas.


6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES


OCCUPATIONAL RELEASE:
Collect spilled material in appropriate container for disposal.


7. HANDLING AND STORAGE


STORAGE: Store and handle in accordance with all current regulations and standards. Keep separated from incompatible substances.


8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION


EXPOSURE LIMITS:
ELMER'S COLOR STICKS:
No occupational exposure limits established.

VENTILATION: Based on available information, additional ventilation is not required.

EYE PROTECTION: Eye protection not required under normal conditions.

CLOTHING: Protective clothing is not required under normal conditions.

GLOVES: Protective gloves are not required under normal conditions.

RESPIRATOR: No respirator is required under normal conditions of use.


9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES


PHYSICAL STATE: solid
COLOR: various colors
PHYSICAL FORM: wax
ODOR: faint odor
BOILING POINT: 212 F (100 C)
MELTING POINT: Not available
VAPOR PRESSURE: Not applicable
VAPOR DENSITY (air=1): <1
SPECIFIC GRAVITY (water=1): 1.05-1.15
WATER SOLUBILITY: disperses
PH: Not applicable
VOLATILITY: Not applicable
ODOR THRESHOLD: Not available
EVAPORATION RATE: Not applicable
PERCENT SOLIDS: 53-57%
COEFFICIENT OF WATER/OIL DISTRIBUTION: Not available


10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY


REACTIVITY: Stable at normal temperatures and pressure.

CONDITIONS TO AVOID: None reported.

INCOMPATIBILITIES: No data available.

HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION:
Thermal decomposition products: miscellaneous decomposition products

POLYMERIZATION: Will not polymerize.


11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION


Not available


12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION


Not available


13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS


Dispose in accordance with all applicable regulations.


14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION


U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION: No classification assigned.

CANADIAN TRANSPORTATION OF DANGEROUS GOODS: No classification assigned.


15. REGULATORY INFORMATION


U.S. REGULATIONS:
CERCLA SECTIONS 102a/103 HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES (40 CFR 302.4): Not regulated.

SARA TITLE III SECTION 302 EXTREMELY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES (40 CFR 355.30): Not regulated.

SARA TITLE III SECTION 304 EXTREMELY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES (40 CFR 355.40): Not regulated.

SARA TITLE III SARA SECTIONS 311/312 HAZARDOUS CATEGORIES (40 CFR 370.21):
ACUTE: No
CHRONIC: No
FIRE: No
REACTIVE: No
SUDDEN RELEASE: No

SARA TITLE III SECTION 313 (40 CFR 372.65): Not regulated.

OSHA PROCESS SAFETY (29CFR1910.119): Not regulated.

STATE REGULATIONS:
California Proposition 65: Not regulated.

CANADIAN REGULATIONS:
WHMIS CLASSIFICATION: Not determined.

NATIONAL INVENTORY STATUS:
U.S. INVENTORY (TSCA): All the components of this substance are listed on or are exempt from the inventory.

TSCA 12(b) EXPORT NOTIFICATION: Not listed.

CANADA INVENTORY (DSL/NDSL): Not determined.


16. OTHER INFORMATION


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SELLER MAKES NO WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, CONCERNING THE PRODUCT OR THE MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS THEREOF FOR ANY PURPOSE, except that the product shall conform to contracted specifications, and that the product does not infringe any valid United States or Canadian patent. No claim of any kind shall be greater in amount than the purchase price of the quantity of product in respect of which damages are claimed. In no event shall Seller be liable for incidental or consequential damages, whether Buyer's claim is based on contract, breach of warranty, negligence or otherwise.