Hazmat placard question - soybean oil

[Ntrainz1]

Online version of 2012 ERG:

http://phmsa.dot.gov/pv_obj_cache/pv_obj_id_7410989F4294AE44A2EBF6A80ADB640BCA8E4200/filename/ERG2012.pdf


Bob.

[nkalanaga]

Bob:  Thank you!  Too modern for me, but it will still make interesting reading, and might have some "real world" value.

Gary:  And thank you!  So "epoxidized" actually has nothing to do with epoxy, which is what I was thinking.  Sounds like unpleasant stuff to have in ones food.

nsbob:  For MSDS's, the best one I saw was for "Dihydrogen Monoxide", really nasty stuff.  I printed a copy of it for the factory where I work, since they have a binder with all of the sheets for the workers to reference.  Everything on the sheet is true, but not always complete or balanced.  "DHMO" is nothing but water...  I also found and printed an official MSDS for water, which they did put in the binder.  The other one is on the production managers office, where he can look at it and shake his head in bewilderment.  Seemingly there are MSDS's for literally every substance known to exist.

For those who think having one for water is a waste of resources, there are some valid warnings on the real one.  Water doesn't mix with a surprising number of materials, and can be dangerous in multiple situations, even though most people think of it as harmless.

[Bob Bufkin]

The old Soviet Union found out fast that water doesn't mix.  Especially on  a nuclear submarine which had a sodium cooled reactor and not a water cooled one. 

[GaryHinshaw]

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[nkalanaga]

Sodium was one of the things specifically mentioned as incompatible with water.  For anyone who's never seen an MSDS, here's the real Water MSDS:
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Material Safety Data Sheet - Water©

I. PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
    Manufacturer’s Name: MOTHER NATURE, Inc.
    Address: Everywhere, The World
    Business Tele. #: Not available
    Emergency Tele. #: Not available
    Trade name:Water, Aqua pura
    Synonyms: Dihydrogen Monoxide; H20

II. HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS
NONE when compound is in the pure state.

III. PHYSICAL DATA
    Boiling point (760 mm Hg): 100oC (212oF)
    Melting point: 0oC (32oF)
    Specific gravity (H2O = 1):1
    Vapor pressure - 100oC (212oF) 760 mm Hg
    - 0oC (32oF) 17.5 mm Hg
    Solubility in water (% by wt.): 100%
    % Volatiles by volume: 100%
    Evap. rate (Butyl acetate = 1): Not available
    Appearance and Odor:Clear liquid; No odor

IV. FIRE & EXPLOSION DATA
    Flash Point: Not applicable
    Autoignition Temperature: Not applicable
    Flammable limits in air (% by Vol.): Not applicable
    Extinguishing Media: Not applicable
    Special firefighting procedures: Not applicable
    Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazard: Rapid temperature rise of liquid can result in explosive vaporization, particularly if in a sealed container.

V. HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION
Routes of Exposure and Effects of Overexposure
Inhalation
Acute over exposure: Inhalation can result in asphyxiation and is often fatal.
Chronic overexposure: Chronic inhalation overexposure not encountered.
Acute overexposure: Prolonged but constant contact with liquid may cause a mild dermatitis.
Chronic overexposure: Mild to severe dermatitis.
Skin Absorption
Acute overexposure: No effects noted.
Chronic overexposure: No effects noted.
Eye Contact
Acute overexposure: No effects noted.
Chronic overexposure: No effects noted.
Ingestion
Acute overexposure: Excessive ingestion of liquid form can cause gastric distress and mild diarrhea.
Chronic overexposure: No effects noted.
Emergency and First Aid Procedures
Eyes: None
Skin: None
Inhalation: Remove to fresh air; Provide artificial respiration; Provide oxygen.
Ingestion: None
Notes to Physician: None

VI. REACTIVITY DATA
Conditions contributing to instability: Exposure to direct current electricity.
Incompatibility: Strong acids and bases can cause rapid heating. Reaction with sodium metal can result in explosion.
Hazardous decomposition products: Hydrogen - Explosive gas Oxygen - Supports rapid combustion
Conditions contributing to hazardous polymerization: None

VII. SPILL or LEAK PROCEDURES
Steps to be taken if material is released or spilled:
    Small quantities can be mopped or wiped up with rags.
    Large quantities should be directed to collecting basin or drain with dikes or swabs.
Neutralizing chemicals
    None required.
Waste disposal method:
    Process contaminated material through treatment plant prior to discharge into environment. Discharge permit may be required.

VIII. SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION
Ventilation requirements:
    Remove hot vapor from environment using local exhaust systems.
Specific personal protective equipment:
    Respiratory: None required.
    Eyes: Goggles or full face splash shield when dealing with hot liquid.
    Hands: Use insulating gloves when extensive exposure to solid state or high temperature liquid state is contemplated.
    Other clothing and equipment: Use heat protective garment when exposed to large quantities of heated vapor.

IX. SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS
Precautionary statements:
    Compound readily exists in all three phases at atmospheric pressure. Phase changes occur over a narrow (100oC/212oF) temperature range.
    Compound is known as "the universal solvent" and does dissolve, at least to some extent, most common materials.
    Compound will conduct electricity when dissolved ionic solutes are present.

Other handling and storage requirements:
    A high pressure containment vessel should be used for the vapor at high temperatures.
    Do not allow filled, closed containers to solidify as compound expands upon freezing.

Copyright 1991: B. W. Langer, Ph.D., CHCM, WSO-CSM, RPIH
The SPRINGDELL GROUP, P.C.
P. O. Box 877
Unionville, PA 19375-0877
(610) 380-1874
Email: springde@libertynet.org

NOTE: This MSDS was prepared to demonstrate the "worst case" conditions described in the usual MSDS and may be copied for free distribution but not for sale.
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I can post the "Dihydrogen Monoxide" MSDS if anyone wants it.  It might be good for some head-shaking.