MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

 

Wausau Chemical Corporation, 2001 N. River Drive, Wausau, WI 54403

                                                                             Last Revision:               November 21, 2000    

HMIS Hazard                  4 – Extreme                  Health              2                                                 3 – High                       Fire                   1 2 – Moderate               Reactivity         0 1 – Slight                      Other      0 - Least

Emergency       CHEMTREC              800-424-9300                        

Phones:            Wausau Chemical         715-842-2285

SECTION 1 - MATERIAL IDENTIFICATION

 

 

 

NAME:                        AQUA-COTE

SYNONYMS:  

SECTION 2  - HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS

 

 

 

HAZARDOUS CHEMICAL               CAS #             PERCENT       PEL/TWA        SARA III, SEC 313    

Aromatic 100                                       64742-95-6         4                  50 ppm                        NO

Aromatic 150                                       64742-94-5         4                  100 ppm                      NO

 

 

SECTION 3 – CHEMICAL AND PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

 

 

 

Appearance:           Milky liquid                                    Boiling Point (^oF):                                 212 F              

Odor:   Typical aromatic hydrocarbon odor                   Melting Point (^oF):                                NA                 

pH:                         NA                                                            Specific Gravity(H₂O=1 @ 70^oF):        0.980

Water solubility:  Soluble                                               Vapor Pressure, mm Hg, 20^oC:             ND

Vapor Density (air=1)                           ND                  Volatile Organic (VOC) content:           8%

Evaporation Rate (Butyl Acetate = 1)                ND

 

SECTION 4 – FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS

 

 

Flash Point (Method):     100F                          Explosive Limits: Lower  1%        Upper  unknown

Flammable Limits:         NA                              Auto Ignition Temperature:

Extinguishing Media:  Mechanical foam, dry chemical, water fog, carbon dioxide           

Special Fire Fighting Procedures and Hazards: 

Straight water stream would spread hydrocarbon fires.  Avoid breathing vapors, use fresh air respirators

 

Unusual Fire & Explosion Hazards:       A vapor accumulation would flash and/or explode if ignited.

 

SECTION 5 – REACTIVITY INFORMATION

 

 

Stable:  X         Unstable:                      Hazardous Polymerization:   Occurs:                 Does not Occur:  X     

 

Conditions to Avoid:     Heat, sparks, flames and other sources of ignition.

 

Materials to Avoid:       Avoid strong oxidizing agents.

 

Decomposition Products:          Carbon monoxide if burned with sufficient air.

 

SECTION 6 – HEALTH HAZARDS – PROTECTIVE MEASURES  – FIRST AID

 

 

Carcinogen:      No

 

EYES:              Can cause irritation to eyes.  Wear safety goggles to avoid contact. In case of contact flush                    with water for 15 minutes.

 

SKIN:              Can cause irritation.  Wash with soap and water. Remove contaminated clothes

 

INHALATION:           Vapors might damage central nervous system and cause respiratory irritation,                                         muscular weakness, confusion, impaired coordination, headache, and nausea.

 

INGESTION:  Can cause nausea, liver and kidney damage.  DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING.

 

IN ALL CASES:          GET PROMPT MEDICAL ATTENTION IF EFFECTS PERSIST

 

PRIMARY ROUTES OF ENTRY:      Skin, eyes, inhalation, ingestion.

 

HYGIENE:      Wash hands and face before eating or drinking. Wash soiled clothing before wearing again                     if contact occurs

 

SECTION 7 – PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE HANDLING, STORAGE AND USE

 

 

 

SPILLS AND LEAKS:            Remove all possible ignition sources.  Avoid breathing vapors and provide adequate ventilation.  Absorb spills and put in approved disposal containers.  Dyke to prevent exposure to environment.

 

STORAGE AND HANDLING:           Keep containers upright to prevent leakage.  Keep closed in cool well-ventilated area.

 

WASTE DISPOSAL:              In accordance with local, state and federal regulations at a licensed facility.

 

EMPTY CONTAINERS:        Rinse thoroughly with water. Send to a recycling center or return to Wausau                                          Chemical Corporation.

SECTION 8 – REGULATORY INFORMATION

 

 

 

DOT SHIPPING DESCRIPTION:      Combustible Liquid N.O.S. (contains Petroleum Naphtha), NA1993,                                                    PG III

 

LABEL REQUIRED:                           None

 

The information contained herein is given in good faith, but no warranty, representation, inducement or license of any kind is made, except that the information is accurate to the best of Wausau Chemical Corporation’s knowledge, or is obtained from sources believed by Wausau Chemical Corporation to be reliable and accurate. Wausau Chemical Corporation does not assume any legal responsibility for use or reliance upon the information being furnished. Customers are encouraged to conduct their own tests. Before using any product, read the container label directions as well as the Material Safety Data Sheet.

 

 

 

 

 

 

ND – Not Determined     NA – Not Applicable    NE – Not Established