Conklin

General Use SDS

Safety Data Sheet for Conklin General Use, revised 2026-01-09.

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Hazards

• Causes respiratory, skin, and eye irritation. DMSO readily penetrates skin and may carry other dissolved chemicals into the body.

Protective equipment

• Use ANSI-approved eye protection (e.g. safety glasses, goggles), as required by work conditions. Use ANSI-approved chemical splash goggles and face shield if splashing may occur.
• Butyl rubber or nitrile (NBR) rubber gloves.
• Rubber apron and boots if splash hazard.
• In case of mist formation use a respirator. Respirator type: organic vapor cartridge, SCBA or SAR.

First aid

• Eyes: Irrigate copiously with clean water for at least 15 minutes, holding the eyelids apart and seek medical attention.
• Skin: Remove contaminated clothing. Wash skin thoroughly with soap and water or use a recognized skin cleanser.
• Swallowed: If swallowed obtain immediate medical attention. Keep at rest. Do NOT induce vomiting.
• Breathing it in: Remove to fresh air, keep patient warm and at rest. If breathing is irregular or stopped, give artificial respiration. If unconscious place in the recovery position and obtain immediate medical attention. Give nothing by mouth.

Fire

Use water fog or spray, dry chemical, foam, or carbon dioxide as appropriate for surrounding fire. Use water spray to cool containers. Firefighters should use approved self-contained breathing apparatus and full turn-out gear. Flash point 206 °F.

Spills

Use personal protection recommended in Section 8. Ventilate area thoroughly, stay upwind, and isolate area from unprotected personnel. Dike to prevent spread; dilute and flush to wastewater treatment or absorb with inert material. Do not allow material to enter streams or waterways. Notify federal, state and local authorities as applicable.

Summary taken from the SDS and checked by IDSDS. The full SDS is the official document.