MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

 

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

                                                                             Last Revision:               January 12, 2004

HMIS Hazard 4 – Extreme                  Health              1 3 – High                       Fire                  2 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:                        BLANKET WASH 5040

SYNONYMS:             NONE

SECTION 2  - HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS

 

 

 

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

Petroleum Naphtha                               64742-95-6                             ND                              NO

Petroleum Naphtha                               64742-48-9                             100 ppm                      NO

Dipropylene Glycol Methyl Ether          34590-94-8                             100 ppm                      NO

1-Methyl-4-(1-Methylethenyl)

Cyclohexene                                         5989-27-5                               ND                              NO

SECTION 3 – CHEMICAL AND PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

 

 

 

Appearance:                 Clear, blue liquid                       Boiling Point (^oF):                                 316 F

Odor:                           Moderate                                 Freezing Point (^oF):                               ND

pH:                               NA                                          Specific Gravity (H₂O=1 @ 70^oF):       0.820

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

Vapor Density (air=1):  ND                              Volatile Organic (VOC) content:           98%

Evaporation Rate (Butyl Acetate = 1)                ND

 

SECTION 4 – FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS

 

 

Flash Point (Method):               114 F               Explosive Limits: Lower            0.5       Upper              6.1      

Flammable Limits:                     None                Auto Ignition Temperature:        None

Extinguishing Media:                 Carbon Dioxide, foam or dry powder, water may be ineffective.

Special Fire Fighting Procedures and Hazards:  Keep container cool. Control the cooling water spray since it may tend to spread burning material..

 

Unusual Fire & Explosion Hazards:       If boiling point of solvent is reached, container may rupture explosively and if ignited generate a fireball.

 

SECTION 5 – REACTIVITY INFORMATION

 

 

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

 

Conditions to Avoid:                 Sources of ignition.

 

Materials to Avoid:                   Strong oxidizers

 

Decomposition Products:          Carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide on ignition.

 

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SECTION 6 – HEALTH HAZARDS – PROTECTIVE MEASURES  – FIRST AID

 

 

Carcinogen:      No

 

EYES:              Mild eye irritant. Wash thoroughly with clean water. Get medical attention if symptoms occur. Use chemical goggles when handling this product.

 

SKIN:              Can cause skin irritation on repeated or prolonged 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 of the respiratory system and central nervous system depression at high concentrations. Get to fresh air if symptoms occur.

 

INGESTION:              May produce intestinal, mucous membrane, throat and esophagus irritation with possible damage to vital organs. 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:            Eliminate all ignition sources. Contain to prevent loss to the environment. Collect excess material. Absorb residual material with absorbent. Handle as hazardous waste.

 

STORAGE AND HANDLING:           Keep containers tightly closed. Store at ambient temperatures and away from any heat or ignition sources.

 

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

 

EMPTY CONTAINERS:        Send to a reconditioning firm or return to Wausau Chemical Corporation.

 

SECTION 8 – REGULATORY INFORMATION

 

 

 

DOT SHIPPING DESCRIPTION:      COMBUSTIBLE LIQUID, N.O.S., (NAPHTHA SOLVENT,                                                                        TERPENE), COMBUSTIBLE LIQUID, 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