MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

 

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

                                                                             Last Revision:              January 15, 2004

HMIS Hazard 4 – Extreme                  Health              1 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:                        ASPHALT SOLVENT-HF

SYNONYMS:             NONE

SECTION 2  - HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS

 

 

 

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

Hydrotreated light distillate                    64742-47-8                             NE                               NO

Ethylene glycol n-butyl ether                  111-76-2                                 25 ppm                        YES

 

 

 

SECTION 3 – CHEMICAL AND PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

 

 

 

Appearance:           Clear, colorless liquid                      Boiling Point (^oF):                                 340-530 ^oF

Odor:                     Characteristic hydrocarbon Freezing Point (^oF):                               ND

pH:                         NA                                                            Specific Gravity (H₂O=1 @ 70^oF):       0.81

Water solubility:            Emulsifiable                              Vapor Pressure, mm Hg, 20^oC: NA

Vapor Density (air=1)   :           ND                              Volatile Organic (VOC) content:           100

Evaporation Rate (Butyl Acetate = 1)                ND

 

SECTION 4 – FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS

 

 

Flash Point (Method):               about 210 ^oF    Explosive Limits: Lower            None    Upper              None   

Flammable Limits:                     None                Auto Ignition Temperature:        None

Extinguishing Media:                 Carbon dioxide, dry chemical, water spray.

 

Special Fire Fighting Procedures and Hazards:  Self contained breathing apparatus. Keep containers                                                                              cool with water spray.

 

Unusual Fire & Explosion Hazards:                   Explosive pressure can develop on overheating

 

SECTION 5 – REACTIVITY INFORMATION

 

 

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

 

Conditions to Avoid:                 Oxidizing conditions.

 

Materials to Avoid:                   Strong acids, bases, oxidizing materials.

 

Decomposition Products:          Smoke, carbon monoxide, aldehydes and other.

 

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SECTION 6 – HEALTH HAZARDS – PROTECTIVE MEASURES  – FIRST AID

 

 

Carcinogen:      No

 

EYES:              Severe eye irritant. Use chemical goggles when handling this product. In the event of contact flush thoroughly with clean water for 15 minutes. Get medical attention if symptoms develop.

 

SKIN:              Can cause skin severe irritation, defatting and dermatitis on repeated or prolonged contact. In the event of contact wash thoroughly with soap and water. Use neoprene or rubber gloves and apron when handling this product.

 

INHALATION:           Mist or vapors can cause irritation, dizziness, headache, nausea.

 

INGESTION:              Will cause severe nausea, vomiting and other symptoms. DO NOT induce vomiting. Get immediate medical attention.

 

IN ALL CASES:          GET PROMPT MEDICAL ATTENTION IF ADVERSE 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:            Contain to prevent loss to the environment. Collect excess material. Flush         

residual material to a sanitary sewer.

 

STORAGE AND HANDLING:           Keep containers tightly closed. Store at ambient temperatures.

 

WASTE DISPOSAL:              Follow recommendations of local, state and federal regulations.

 

EMPTY CONTAINERS:        Close tightly. Send to a recycling center or return to Wausau Chemical Corporation.

SECTION 8 – REGULATORY INFORMATION

 

 

 

DOT SHIPPING DESCRIPTION:                  NONE

 

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