COLGATE-PALMOLIVE COMPANY -- STERNO BRAND CANNED HEAT COOKING FUEL, 04008  -- 9110-00N088367
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:STERNO BRAND CANNED HEAT COOKING FUEL, 04008
MSDS Date:05/01/1993
FSC:9110
NIIN:00N088367
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:COLGATE-PALMOLIVE COMPANY
Address:101 NORTH SUMMIT ST
City:TENAFLY
State:NJ
ZIP:07670
Country:US
Info Phone Num:800-432-8226
Emergency Phone Num:800-424-9300 (CHEMTREC)
CAGE:Z1535
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:COLGATE-PALMOLIVE CO
Address:101 NORTH SUMMIT STREET
Box:City:TENAFLY
State:NJ
ZIP:07670
Country:US
Phone:800-432-8226
CAGE:2F784
Company Name:COLGATE-PALMOLIVE PTY LTD
Box:City:SYDNEY
Country:AU
Phone:02-810-0211
CAGE:Z1535

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:ETHYL ALCOHOL (ETHANOL)
CAS:64-17-5
RTECS #:KQ6300000
Fraction by Wt: 67%
OSHA PEL:1000 PPM
ACGIH TLV:1000 PPM

Ingred Name:METHYL ALCOHOL (METHANOL) (SARA 313) (CERCLA)
CAS:67-56-1
RTECS #:PC1400000
Fraction by Wt: 3-4%
OSHA PEL:200 PPM, S
ACGIH TLV:200 PPM/250 STEL, S
EPA Rpt Qty:5000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:5000 LBS

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: EYES: IRRITANT UPON DIRECT
    CONTACT. SKIN: MAY CAUSE IRRITATION UPON PROLONGED CONTACT.
    INGESTION: ALCOHOLIC BREATH, EXHILARATION FOLLOWED BY CENTRAL
    NERVOUS SYSTEM DEPRESSION, SLURRED SPEECH, C ONVULSIONS AND
    HYPOGLYCEMIA. CHRONIC: NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT.
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:EYE: FLUSH W/LGE AMTS OF WARM WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MIN. IF
    IRRIT PERSISTS, CONT POIS CTR/MD. SKIN: REMOVE & ISOLATE CONTAM
    CLTHG. FLUSH EXPOS AREA W/WARM WATER FOR 15 MIN. IF IRRIT PERSISTS,
    CONT POI S CTR/MD. INGEST: DRINK SIPS OF WARM WATER/MILK. IF SYMPS
    PERSIST, CONT POIS CTR/MD. INHAL: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR & TAKE SLOW
    DEEP BREATHS. DRINK SOME SIPS OF WATER. IF COUGH PERSISTS, CONT
    POIS CTR/MD.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Flash Point Method:TCC
Flash Point:53.0F,11.7C
Extinguishing Media:CARBON DIOXIDE, FOAM, DRY CHEMICAL.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH APPRVD SCBA & FULL PROT EQUIP. NO
    KNOWN TOX COMBUST PRODS/SPECIAL FIRE FIGHT HAZ. DO NOT USE HIGH
    PRESS STREAM OF WATER TO EXTING BURNING MATL.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:CLOSED CANS EXPOSED TO FLAME AND HEAT MAY
    ERUPT, SCATTERING BURNING FRAGMENTS.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:SMALL SPILLS: REMOVE ALL SOURCES OF IGNITION.
    PROVIDE ADEQUATE VENTILATION. ABSORB ON VERMICULITE, PAPER OR OTHER
    ABSORBENT. FLUSH AREA WITH WATER.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL DRY PLACE (40-125F).
    PROVIDE ADEQUATE VENTILATION IN AREA OF USE. STORE AWAY FROM
    SOURCES OF HEAT OR OPEN FLAME.
Other Precautions:CAUTION: FLAMMABLE MIXTURE. KEEP OUT OF THE REACH OF
    CHILDREN.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:NOT REQUIRED. USE NIOSH APPROVED RESPIRATOR
    APPROPRIATE FOR EXPOSURE OF CONCERN .
Ventilation:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER GLOVES RECOMMENDED.
Eye Protection:ANSI APPRVD CHEM WORKERS GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:EMERGENCY EYEWASH AND DELUGE SHOWER MEETING
    ANSI DESIGN CRITERIA .
Work Hygienic Practices:AVOID CONTACT WITH SKIN AND EYES.
Supplemental Safety and Health
PH: 7.5-8.0 (AS IS).

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

pH:SUPDAT
Solubility in Water:SLIGHT
Appearance and Odor:PINK-RED GEL WITH ALCOHOL ODOR

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZERS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT, OPEN FLAME.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE KNOWN.

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:ANY DISPOSAL PRACTICE MUST BE IN COMPLIANCE WITH
    LOCAL, STATE, AND FEDERAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS (CONTACT LOCAL OR
    STATE ENVIRONMENTAL AGENCY FOR SPECIFIC RULES). DO NOT DUMP INTO
    SEWERS, ANY BODY OF W ATER OR ONTO THE GROUND.

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