Section 1: Product Identification
Chemical Name: Manganese (II) 2-ethylhexanoate, 40% solution in mineral spirits (6% Mn)
CAS Registry Number: 13434-24-7
Formula: Mn[OOCCH(C2H5)C4H9]2
EINECS Number: none
Chemical Family: metal carboxylate
Synonym: 2-Ethylhexanoic acid, manganese +2 salt
Section 2: Composition and Information on Ingredients
Ingredient CAS Number Percent ACGIH (TWA) OSHA (PEL)
Title compound 13434-24-7 40% 0.2mg/m3 (as Mn) 5mg/m3 (as Mn)
mineral spirits 64475-85-0 60% no data no data
Section 3: Hazards Identification
Emergency Overview: Irritating to skin, eyes and respiratory tract. May be harmful if swallowed or inhaled.
Primary Routes of Exposure: Ingestion, inhalation
Eye Contact: Causes mild irritation of the eyes.
Skin Contact: Causes slight to mild irritation of the skin.
Inhalation: Vapor is irritating to the nose, mucous membranes and respiratory tract, and cause drowsiness.
Ingestion: No information available on the physiological effects of ingestion.
Acute Health Affects: Irritating to skin, eyes and respiratory tract.
Prolonged exposure to manganese containing dust may produce manganese pneumonitis and manganese
Chronic Health Affects: poisoning. Symptoms include sleepiness, weakness and emotional disturbances. Equivocal studies have
shown manganese may decrease fertility in men.
NTP: No
IARC: No
OSHA: No
SECTION 4: First Aid Measures
Immediately flush the eyes with copious amounts of water for at least 10-15 minutes. A victim may need
Eye Exposure:
assistance in keeping their eye lids open. Get immediate medical attention.
Wash the affected area with water. Remove contaminated clothes if necessary. Seek medical assistance if
Skin Exposure:
irritation persists.
Remove the victim to fresh air. Closely monitor the victim for signs of respiratory problems, such as difficulty
Inhalation:
in breathing, coughing, wheezing, or pain. In such cases seek immediate medical assistance.
Seek medical attention immediately. Keep the victim calm. Give the victim water (only if conscious). Induce
Ingestion:
vomiting only if directed by medical personnel.
SECTION 5: Fire Fighting Measures
Flash Point: no data
Autoignition Temperature: no data
Explosion Limits: no data
Extinguishing Medium: carbon dioxide, foam or dry powder
If this product is involved in a fire, fire fighters should be equipped with a NIOSH approved positive pressure
Special Fire Fighting Procedures:
self-contained breathing apparatus and full protective clothing.
Hazardous Combustion and If involved in a fire this material may emit irritating fumes.
Decomposion Products:
Unusual Fire or Explosion Hazards: Flammable. No unusual fire or explosion hazards.
SECTION 6: Accidental Release Measures
Small spills can be mixed with vermiculite or other suitable chemical adsorbent. The residue can be swept up
Spill and Leak Procedures:
and properly disposed of.
SECTION 7: Handling and Storage
Handling and Storage: Store in a tightly sealed container. Handle the material in a ventilated area.
SECTION 8: Exposure Controls and Personal Protection
Eye Protection: Always wear approved safety glasses when handling a chemical substance in the laboratory.
Skin Protection: Wear protective clothing and gloves.
Ventilation: If possible, handle the material in an efficient fume hood.
If ventilation is not available a respirator should be worn. The use of respirators requires a Respirator
Respirator:
Protection Program to be in compliance with 29 CFR 1910.134.
Ventilation: If possible, handle the material in an efficient fume hood.
Additional Protection: No additional protection required.
SECTION 9: Physical and Chemical Properties
Color and Form: dark liquid
Molecular Weight: 341.35
Melting Point: no data
Boiling Point: no data
Vapor Pressure: no data
Specific Gravity: no data
Odor: mild organic odor
Solubility in Water: insoluble
SECTION 10: Stability and Reactivity
Stability: air and moisture stable liquid
Hazardous Polymerization: none
Conditions to Avoid: exposure to excessive heat or an ignition source.
Incompatibility: strong oxidizing agents
Decomposition Products: carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, organic fumes, and manganese oxides.
SECTION 11: Toxicological Information
No information available on the title compound. For mineral spirits: Oral (rat); LD50: >34600mg/kg.
RTECS Data:
Inhalation (rat); LC50: >21400mg/m3/hr. Intraperitoneal (rat); LDLo: 8560 mg/kg.
Carcinogenic Effects: No data available
Mutagenic Effects: No data available
Tetratogenic Effects: No data available
SECTION 12: Ecological Information
Ecological Information: No information available
SECTION 13: Disposal Considerations
Disposal: Dispose of according to local, state and federal regulations.
SECTION 14: Transportation
Shipping Name (CFR): Flammable liquids, N.O.S.
Hazard Class (CFR): 3
Additional Hazard Class (CFR): NA
Packaging Group (CFR): III
UN ID Number (CFR): UN# 1993
Shipping Name (IATA): Flammable liquid, N.O.S.
Hazard Class (IATA): 3
Additional Hazard Class (IATA): NA
Packaging Group (IATA): III
UN ID Number (IATA): UN# 1993
SECTION 15: Regulatory Information
TSCA: listed on the TSCA inventory
SARA (Title 313): Title compound: See category code N450 for reporting
Second Ingredient: not listed on the TSCA inventory
SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
N/A
