Cool Gel®

Safety Data Sheet

according to Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 58 / Monday, March 26, 2012 / Rules and Regulations, Canada Hazardous
Products Regulations (HPR) / Règlement sur les produits dangereux (RPD)
Date of issue: 11/03/1998 Revision date: 02/18/2020 Supersedes: 12/18/2014 Version: 4.0

SECTION 1: Identification
1.1. Identification
Product form : Mixture
Product name : Cool Gel®
1.2. Recommended use and restrictions on use
Use of the substance/mixture : Heat-absorbing compound
Restrictions on use : No additional information available
1.3. Supplier
LA-CO Industries, Inc.
1201 Pratt Boulevard
Elk Grove Village, IL. 60007-5746
Phone: (847) 956-7600
Fax: (847) 956-9885
E-mail: customer_service@laco.com
1.4. Emergency telephone number
Emergency number : 24-hour emergency: CHEMTREC- U.S. : 1-800-424-9300 International: +1-703-527-3887;
全国应急中心 0532 8388 9090

SECTION 2: Hazard(s) identification

2.1. Classification of the substance or mixture
GHS classification
Not classified

2.2. GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements

GHS-US labelling
No labelling applicable
2.3. Other hazards which do not result in classification
No additional information available
2.4. Unknown acute toxicity (GHS_US)
Not applicable

SECTION 3: Composition/information on ingredients

3.1. Substances
Not applicable
3.2. Mixtures

This mixture does not contain any substances to be mentioned according to the criteria of section 3.2 of HazCom 2012

SECTION 4: First-aid measures

4.1. Description of first aid measures
First-aid measures general : Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. If you feel unwell, seek medical
advice (show the label where possible).
First-aid measures after inhalation : Allow affected person to breathe fresh air.
First-aid measures after skin contact : Wash skin with mild soap and water.
First-aid measures after eye contact : Rinse eyes with water as a precaution.
First-aid measures after ingestion : Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell.
4.2. Most important symptoms and effects (acute and delayed)
Symptoms/effects : Not expected to present a significant hazard under anticipated conditions of normal use.
4.3. Immediate medical attention and special treatment, if necessary
No special procedures required.

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Cool Gel®
Safety Data Sheet
according to Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 58 / Monday, March 26, 2012 / Rules and Regulations, Canada Hazardous Products Regulations (HPR) / Règlement sur les
produits dangereux (RPD)

SECTION 5: Fire-fighting measures

5.1. Suitable (and unsuitable) extinguishing media
Suitable extinguishing media : Use extinguishing media appropriate for surrounding fire.
Unsuitable extinguishing media : None known.
5.2. Specific hazards arising from the chemical
Fire hazard : Not flammable.
Reactivity : No dangerous reactions known.
5.3. Special protective equipment and precautions for fire-fighters
Firefighting instructions : Do not allow run-off from fire fighting to enter drains or water courses.
Protection during firefighting : Do not enter fire area without proper protective equipment, including respiratory protection.
Fire-resistant protective clothing. Wear a self contained breathing apparatus. EN469.

SECTION 6: Accidental release measures

6.1. Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
General measures : This product is not hazardous.

6.1.1. For non-emergency personnel

Emergency procedures : Evacuate unnecessary personnel.

6.1.2. For emergency responders

Emergency procedures : No additional risk management measures required.
6.2. Environmental precautions
Contains no substances known to be hazardous to the environment.
6.3. Methods and material for containment and cleaning up
Methods for cleaning up : Wipe up with absorbent material (for example cloth).
6.4. Reference to other sections
Section 13: disposal information. Section 7: safe handling. Section 8: personal protective equipment.

SECTION 7: Handling and storage

7.1. Precautions for safe handling
Precautions for safe handling : Does not necessitate any specific/particular technical measures.
Hygiene measures : Wash hands and other exposed areas with mild soap and water before eating, drinking or
smoking and when leaving work.
7.2. Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Storage conditions : Store in original container.

SECTION 8: Exposure controls/personal protection

8.1. Control parameters
No additional information available

8.2. Appropriate engineering controls

Appropriate engineering controls : Ensure good ventilation of the work station.

8.3. Individual protection measures/Personal protective equipment

Personal protective equipment:
Avoid all unnecessary exposure.

Hand protection:
None under normal use.

Eye protection:
No special eye protection equipment recommended under normal conditions of use

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Cool Gel®
Safety Data Sheet
according to Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 58 / Monday, March 26, 2012 / Rules and Regulations, Canada Hazardous Products Regulations (HPR) / Règlement sur les
produits dangereux (RPD)

Respiratory protection:
No special respiratory protection equipment is recommended under normal conditions of use with adequate ventilation

SECTION 9: Physical and chemical properties

9.1. Information on basic physical and chemical properties
Physical state : Liquid
Appearance : Clear. Gel.
Colour : Colorless
Odour : odourless
Odour threshold : No data available
pH : 7
Melting point : 0 °C
Freezing point : No data available
Boiling point : 100 °C
Flash point : No data available
Relative evaporation rate (butylacetate=1) : No data available
Flammability (solid, gas) : No data available
Vapour pressure : No data available
Relative vapour density at 20 °C : No data available
Relative density : No data available
Solubility : No data available
Log Pow : No data available
Auto-ignition temperature : No data available
Decomposition temperature : No data available
Viscosity, kinematic : No data available
Viscosity, dynamic : No data available
Explosive limits : No data available
Explosive properties : No data available
Oxidising properties : No data available

9.2. Other information

VOC content : 0%

SECTION 10: Stability and reactivity

10.1. Reactivity
No dangerous reactions known.
10.2. Chemical stability
Stable under normal conditions.
10.3. Possibility of hazardous reactions
Hazardous polymerization will not occur.
10.4. Conditions to avoid
None known.
10.5. Incompatible materials
Water reactive.
10.6. Hazardous decomposition products
No dangerous decomposition products known.

SECTION 11: Toxicological information

11.1. Information on toxicological effects
Acute toxicity (oral) : Not classified
Acute toxicity (dermal) : Not classified
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Cool Gel®
Safety Data Sheet
according to Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 58 / Monday, March 26, 2012 / Rules and Regulations, Canada Hazardous Products Regulations (HPR) / Règlement sur les
produits dangereux (RPD)

Acute toxicity (inhalation) : Not classified

Skin corrosion/irritation : Not classified

Serious eye damage/irritation : Not classified
Respiratory or skin sensitisation : Not classified
Germ cell mutagenicity : Not classified
Carcinogenicity : Not classified
Reproductive toxicity : Not classified
STOT-single exposure : Not classified
STOT-repeated exposure : Not classified
Aspiration hazard : Not classified
Viscosity, kinematic : No data available

Likely routes of exposure : Skin and eye contact.

Symptoms/effects : Not expected to present a significant hazard under anticipated conditions of normal use.

SECTION 12: Ecological information

12.1. Toxicity
Ecology - general : No ecotoxicological data about this product are known.

12.2. Persistence and degradability

Cool Gel®
Persistence and degradability Not established.

12.3. Bioaccumulative potential

Cool Gel®
Bioaccumulative potential Not established.

12.4. Mobility in soil

Cool Gel®
Ecology - soil Not established.

12.5. Other adverse effects

Other information : No additional information available.

SECTION 13: Disposal considerations

13.1. Disposal methods
Sewage disposal recommendations : Do not dispose of waste into sewer.
Waste disposal recommendations : Dispose in a safe manner in accordance with local/national regulations.

SECTION 14: Transport information

Department of Transportation (DOT)

In accordance with DOT

Not regulated.

Transportation of Dangerous Goods

Not regulated.

Transport by sea

Not regulated.

Air transport

Not regulated.

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Cool Gel®
Safety Data Sheet
according to Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 58 / Monday, March 26, 2012 / Rules and Regulations, Canada Hazardous Products Regulations (HPR) / Règlement sur les
produits dangereux (RPD)

SECTION 15: Regulatory information

15.1. US Federal regulations

All components of this product are listed, or excluded from listing, on the United States Environmental Protection Agency Toxic
Substances Control Act (TSCA) inventory

15.2. International regulations

CANADA
No additional information available

EU-Regulations
No additional information available

National regulations
Cool Gel®
All components are listed on the EEC inventory European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical Substances (EINECS).
All ingredients are listed on the Canadian Domestic Substances List (DSL) or Non-Domestic Substances List (NDSL).

15.3. US State regulations

California Proposition 65 - This product does not contain any substances known to the state of California to cause cancer, developmental and/or
reproductive harm

SECTION 16: Other information

Revision date : 02/18/2020

Data sources : ACGIH 2000. Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety. Accessed at:
http://www.ccohs.ca/oshanswers/legisl/whmis_classifi.html. ESIS (European chemincal
Substances Information System; accessed at: http://esis.jrc.ec.europa.eu/index.php?PGM=cla.
European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) Registered Substances list. Accessed at
http://echa.europa.eu/. Krister Forsberg and S.Z. Mansdorf, "Quick Selection Guide to
Chemical Protective Clothing", Fifth Edition. National Fire Protection Association; Fire
Protection Guide to Hazardous Materials; 10th edition. OSHA 29CFR 1910.1200 Hazard
Communication Standard. REGULATION (EC) No 1272/2008 OF THE EUROPEAN
PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL of 16 December 2008 on classification, labelling and
packaging of substances and mixtures, amending and repealing Directives 67/548/EEC and
1999/45/EC, and amending Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006. TSCA Chemical Substance
Inventory. Accessed at
http://www.epa.gov/oppt/existingchemicals/pubs/tscainventory/howto.html.
Other information : None.

Abbreviations and acronyms:

ACGIH (American Conference of Government Industrial Hygienists)
ATE: Acute Toxicity Estimate
CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number
CLP: Classification, Labelling, Packaging.
EC50: Environmental Concentration associated with a response by 50% of the test population.
GHS: Globally Harmonized System (of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals).
LD50: Lethal Dose for 50% of the test population
OSHA: Occupational Safety & Health Administration
PBT: Persistent, Bioaccumulative, Toxic
PNEC: Predicted No Effect Level
STEL: Short Term Exposure Limits
TSCA: Toxic Substances Control Act
TWA: Time Weighted Average

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Cool Gel®
Safety Data Sheet
according to Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 58 / Monday, March 26, 2012 / Rules and Regulations, Canada Hazardous Products Regulations (HPR) / Règlement sur les
produits dangereux (RPD)

NFPA health hazard : 0 - Materials that, under emergency conditions, would offer
no hazard beyond that of ordinary combustible materials.
NFPA fire hazard : 0 - Materials that will not burn under typical fire conditions,
including intrinsically noncombustible materials such as
concrete, stone, and sand.
NFPA reactivity : 0 - Normally stable, even under fire exposure conditions,
and not reactive with water.

Indication of changes:
General information.

SDS Prepared by: The Redstone Group

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Suite 200
Westerville, OH USA 43082
P: +1 (614) 923-7472
www.redstonegrp.com

This information is based on our current knowledge and is intended to describe the product for the purposes of health, safety and environmental requirements only. It should not therefore be construed as
guaranteeing any specific property of the product.

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