DX Engineering DXE-PENA-1-2 MSDS Sheet

PENETROX

TM

A OXIDE INHIBITING COMPOUND

23 July 2019 (rev D)

Product Name:

Revision Date:

Page 1 of 7

SAFETY DATA SHEET

SECTION 1 PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION

PRODUCT

Product Name: PENETROX

TM

A OXIDE INHIBITING COMPOUND

Product Description: Oxide inhibiting natural (petroleum) base compound with evenly suspended zinc

particles.
Intended Use: Aluminum to aluminum connections, aluminum to copper connections, and aluminum conduit
threads.

COMPANY IDENTIFICATION

Supplier: BURNDY LLC Canada Distributor: BURNDY Canada Inc.

47 East Industrial Park Drive 870 Brock Rd S
Manchester, NH 03109 USA

Pickering, ON. L1W 1Z8

24 Hour Emergency (INFOTRAC)

[phone] (US and Canada)

[phone] (International)

Burndy Informational Number

[phone]

SECTION 2 HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

CLASSIFICATION

Health

Environmental

Physical

•No Classifiable hazards

•No Classifiable hazards

•No Classifiable hazards

LABELLING

Symbols: Not Applicable

Signal Word: Not Applicable

Hazard Statements
Not Applicable

Precautionary Statements
Not Applicable

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Hazards not otherwise classified: No additional information available
Unknown acute toxicity: Not applicable

SECTION 3 COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

MIXTURES

Name

CAS#

Wt. Percentage*

Zinc Oxide

1314-13-2

2

* 98% material composition inclusive of inert and non-hazardous filler withheld as trade secret in accordance with
paragraph 1910.1200(i)(1).

PENETROX

TM

A OXIDE INHIBITING COMPOUND

23 July 2019 (rev D)

Product Name:

Revision Date:

Page 2 of 7

SECTION 4 FIRST AID MEASURES

DESCRIPTION OF THE FIRST AID MEASURE

Eye: In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with plenty of water. Remove contact lenses, if worn. This

compound contains abrasive particles. If irritation persists, get medical attention.
Skin: In case of contact, immediately flush skin with plenty of water. Call a physician if irritation develops and

persists.
Inhalation: Not a normal route of exposure. If symptoms develop, remove to fresh air. Get medical attention if

condition worsens.
Ingestion: If swallowed, do NOT induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical personnel. Never give

anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical advice/attention.

MOST IMPORTANT SYMPTOMS AND EFFECTS, BOTH ACUTE AND DELAYED

Eye: May cause eye irritation. Symptoms may include discomfort or pain, excess blinking and tear production,

with possible redness and swelling.

Skin: May cause skin irritation. Symptoms may include redness, drying, defatting and cracking of the skin.
Inhalation: Not a normal route of exposure.
Ingestion: May be harmful if swallowed. May cause stomach distress, nausea, vomiting.and diarrhea

INDICATION OF ANY IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION AND SPECIAL TREATMENTS NEEDED

Note to Physicians: Symptoms may not appear immediately.
Specific Treatments: In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label

or SDS where possible).

SECTION 5 FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES

FLAMMABILITY
Flammability: Not flammable by WHMIS/OSHA criteria.

EXTINGUISHING MEDIA

Suitable Extinguishing Media: Dry chemical, foam, carbon dioxide.
Unsuitable Extinguishing Media: Do not use water jet.

SPECIAL HAZARDS ARISING FROM THE CHEMICAL

Products of Combustion: May include, and are not limited to: oxides of carbon.
Reactivity: No dangerous reactions known under normal conditions of use.

Explosion Data:

Sensitivity to Mechanical Impact: Not available.

Sensitivity to Static Discharge: Not available.

SPECIAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND PRECAUTIONS FOR FIRE FIGHTERS

Keep upwind of fire. Wear full fire fighting turn-out gear (full Bunker gear) and respiratory protection (SCBA).

PENETROX

TM

A OXIDE INHIBITING COMPOUND

23 July 2019 (rev D)

Product Name:

Revision Date:

Page 3 of 7

SECTION 6 ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS, PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND EMERGENCY PROCEDURES

Use personal protection recommended in Section 8. Isolate the hazard area and deny entry to
unnecessary and unprotected personnel.

For non-emergency personnel: No additional information available
For emergency responders: No additional information available
Environmental precautions: Prevent entry to sewers and public waters.

METHODS AND MATERIALS FOR CONTAINMENT AND CLEANING - UP

Methods for Containment: Contain and/or absorb spill with inert material (e.g. sand, vermiculite), then place in a

suitable container. Do not flush to sewer or allow to enter waterways. Use appropriate Personal Protective
Equipment (PPE).

Methods for Cleaning-Up: Scoop up material and place in a disposal container.

SECTION 7 HANDLING AND STORAGE

PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE HANDLING

Handling: Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Do not swallow. Avoid breathing

vapour/mist/dust/fumes/gas/spray. Handle and open container with care. When using do not eat or drink.
(See section 8)

General Hygiene Advice: Launder contaminated clothing before reuse. Wash hands before eating, drinking, or
smoking.

CONDITIONS FOR SAFE STORAGE, INCLUDING ANY INCOMPATIBILITIES

Storage: Keep out of the reach of children. Keep container tightly closed. (See section 10)

SECTION 8 EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION

CONTROL PARAMETERS:

Exposure Guidelines

EXPOSURE CONTROLS

Engineering Controls: Use ventilation adequate to keep exposures (airborne levels of dust, fume, vapor, etc.)

below recommended exposure limits.

Occupational Exposure Limits

Ingredient

OSHA-PEL

ACGIH

US - IDLH

NIOSH

REL

Zinc oxide

(1314-13-2)

TWA - 5 mg/m³

(fume);

15 mg/m³ (total dust);

5 mg/m³ (respirable

fraction)

TWA - 2 mg/m³

(respirable particulate

matter)

STEL: 10

mg/m³(respirable

particulate matter)

500 mg/m³

TWA: 5 mg/m³

(dust and fume)

STEL: 10 mg/m³

(fume)

Ceiling: 15 mg/m³

(dust)