MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

 

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

                                                                             Last Revision:               January 22, 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:                        DF-2000 SOLVENT

SYNONYMS:             Dry Cleaning Fluid-2000

MANUFACTURER:   Exxon Chemical Company

SECTION 2  - HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS

 

 

 

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

Hydrotreated Aliphatic Hydrocarbon    64742-48-9     100%               300 ppm                      NO

 

 

 

SECTION 3 – CHEMICAL AND PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

 

 

 

Appearance:           Clear, colorless liquid                      Boiling Point (^oF):                                 376-401^oF

Odor:                     Petroleum                                       Freezing Point (^oF):                               >-76^oF

pH:                         NA                                                            Specific Gravity (H₂O=1 @ 70^oF):       0.77 @ 60^oF

Water solubility:            >0.001 @ 77^oF                        Vapor Pressure, mm Hg, 20^oC: 1 @ 68^oF

Vapor Density (air=1):  5.9                               Volatile Organic (VOC) content:           100%

Evaporation Rate (Butyl Acetate = 1)                >0.1

SECTION 4 – FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS

 

 

Flash Point (Method):               147^oF               Explosive Limits: Lower            1.3       Upper  8.8 @ 77^oF     

Auto Ignition Temperature:        640^oF

Extinguishing Media:                 Water spray, dry chemical, or alcohol resistant foam.

 

Special Fire Fighting Procedures and Hazards:  Wear chemical protective clothing and positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus. Approach upwind to avoid toxic vapors. Isolate fuel supply from fire. Spraying water directly into storage containers could cause boilover.

 

Unusual Fire & Explosion Hazards:       Liquid or vapors could settle in low areas or travel along the ground to ignition source where they could ignite or explode.

SECTION 5 – REACTIVITY INFORMATION

 

 

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

 

Conditions to Avoid:                 N/A

 

Materials to Avoid:                   Strong oxidizing agents

 

Decomposition Products:          None

 

DF 2000 Solvent                                                                                                                                Page 2

SECTION 6 – HEALTH HAZARDS – PROTECTIVE MEASURES  – FIRST AID

 

 

Carcinogen:      No

 

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

 

SKIN:              Can cause skin irritation such as dermatitis on repeated or prolonged contact. May aggravate existing skin conditions. Use neoprene or rubber gloves and apron when handling this product Wash thoroughly with clean water for 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Launder before reuse. Get medical attention if symptoms develop.

 

INHALATION:           Mist or vapors can cause irritation of the respiratory system and to the eyes. May cause headache, dizziness, anesthesia, drowsiness, unconsciousness, and in some cases death. Remove victim to fresh air. Perform artificial respiration if not breathing. Keep calm. Get medical attention immediately.

 

INGESTION:              May cause mild to severe pulmonary injury including death if aspirated into respiratory system. 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. Prevent liquid from entering all waterways.

 

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

 

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

 

EMPTY CONTAINERS:        Replace and firmly tighten closures. Send to a recycling center or return to Wausau Chemical Corporation.

SECTION 8 – REGULATORY INFORMATION

 

 

 

DOT SHIPPING DESCRIPTION:      Petroleum Distillate, N.O.S., Combustible Liquid, UN1268 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