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Page 1 of 1 1963, 1991 THE CLOROX COMPANY
DATA SUPPLIED IS FOR USE ONLY IN CONNECTION WITH OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH
DATE PREPARED 7/98
The Kingsford Products Company
1221 Broadway
Oakland, CA 94612
TEL. [phone]
Material Safety
Data Sheet
I Product
KINGSFORD MATCH LIGHT READY TO LIGHT CHARCOAL BRIQUETS
Description
BLACK CHARCOAL BRIQUETS IMPREGNATED WITH
PETROLEUM SOLVENT
Other Designations Distributor Emergency Telephone Nos.
The Kingsford Manufacturing
Company
1221 Broadway
Oakland, CA 94612
For Medical Emergencies call:
[phone]
For Transportation Emergencies Chemtrac
[phone]
II Health Hazard Data
Vapors may cause irritation to the nose, throat, and respiratory tract. Repeated or prolonged exposure to concentrations above the Worker Exposure Limit may cause central
nervous system depression (e.g. dizziness, weakness, nausea, headaches and/or unconsciousness).
Solvents similar to those contained in this product have caused adverse kidney effects in male rats after prolonged and repeated inhalation exposure. Reports have associated
repeated and prolonged occupational exposure to solvents with permanent brain and nervous system damage.
Dust may irritate eyes. Inhalation of dust may irritate nose and throat.
Repeated or prolonged overexposure to the dust may cause coughing, shortness of breath, and occupational lung disease. Wood dust is a possible sensitizer. Studies have
linked wood dust to nasal cancer in furniture industry workers. Woodworkers in the building industry (e.g. carpenters) do not appear to have this increased risk. Due to the
product form and typical use conditions, significant dust exposures are unlikely, and, therefore, the potential for any chronic effects is low.
CARBON MONOXIDE HAZARD. Burning charcoal inside without adequate ventilation can kill you. It gives off carbon monoxide, which has no odor. NEVER burn charcoal inside
homes, vehicles or tents.
Preexisting eye, skin, and respiratory disorders may be aggravated by exposure to this product.
FIRST AID:
INHALATION: Remove to fresh air. If irritation or breathing problems develop, call a physician.
EYE CONTACT: Flush eyes thoroughly with water for at least 15 minutes. If irritation persists, call a physician.
SKIN CONTACT: Wash skin with soap and water.
INGESTION: Drink a glassful of water. Call a physician.
III Hazardous Ingredients
Ingredient Concentration Worker Exposure Limit
Hydrocarbon solvent 10 - 20% 100 ppm - TLV-TWA
a,b
CAS # 8052-41-3 500 ppm - PEL-TWA
b.c
CAS # 64742-47-8 50 ppm - TLV-TWA
d
CAS # 64742-88-7
Char dust varies 2 mg/m
3
- TLV-TWA
a,e
CAS # 16291-96-6 (respirable dust)
Limestone < 15% 10 mg/m
3
- TLV-TWA
a
CAS # 1317-65-3 (total dust)
15 mg/m
3
- PEL-TWA
c
(total dust)
5 mg/m
3
- PEL-TWA
c
(respirable fraction)
Sawdust < 8% 1 mg/m
3
- TLV-TWA
a,f
a
TLV-TWA = ACGIH Threshold Limit Value-Time Weighted Average.
b
Based on the ACGIH TLV-TWA for Stoddard solvent.
c
PEL-TWA = OSHA Permissible Exposure Limit-Time Weighted Average.
d
Clorox observes a 50 ppm exposure limit in its facilities.
e
Based on the ACGIH TLV-TWA for coal dust.
f
Based on the ACGIH TLV-TWA for wood dust from hardwoods.
IARC Monographs (Volume 62, 1995) state that there is sufficient evidence of the carcinogenicity of wood dust in humans and inadequate evidence of its carcinogenicity in
animals. IARC classification: Group 1.
None of the other materials in this product are on the IARC, OSHA, or NTP carcinogen lists.
Char dust is produced by briquet breakage. Thus, the concentration will vary based on the amount of breakage.