MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

 

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

                                                                             Last Revision:               January 27, 2004

HMIS Hazard 4 – Extreme                  Health              2 3 – High                       Fire                  3 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:                        FLEXI-COTE

SYNONYMS:            

SECTION 2  - HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS

 

 

 

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

XYLENE                                             1330-20-7       82                    100 ppm                      YES

 

 

 

 

SECTION 3 – CHEMICAL AND PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

 

 

 

Appearance:           Faint yellow liquid               Boiling Point (^oF):                                 280 – 288 ^oF

Odor:                     solvent odor                                   Freezing Point (^oF):                               ND

pH:                         NA                                                            Specific Gravity (H₂O=1 @ 70^oF):       0.923

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

Vapor Density (air=1):  Heavier                        Volatile Organic (VOC) content:           83

Evaporation Rate (Butyl Acetate = 1)    Slower than ether                    

 

SECTION 4 – FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS

 

 

Flash Point (Method):               81 F TCC        Explosive Limits: Lower            1.0       Upper              7.0

Flammable Limits:                     ND                  Auto Ignition Temperature:        980 F

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

 

Special Fire Fighting Procedures and Hazards:  Self contained breathing apparatus with full face                                                                                                 piece operated under positive pressure.

Unusual Fire & Explosion Hazards:                   Closed containers could explode when exposed to exteme                                                                                heat. Vapors are heavier than air.

 

SECTION 5 – REACTIVITY INFORMATION

 

 

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

 

Conditions to Avoid:                 High temperatures, hot surfaces, electrical arches.

 

Materials to Avoid:                   Strong oxidizing agents.

 

Decomposition Products:          Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, various hydrocarbon compounds.

 

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SECTION 6 – HEALTH HAZARDS – PROTECTIVE MEASURES  – FIRST AID

 

 

Carcinogen:      No

 

EYES:              Can cause eye irritation and blurred vision. 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 and dermitites on repeated or prolonged contact. Use neoprene or rubber gloves and apron when handling this product. In the event of contact wash thoroughly with soap and water. Get medical attention if symptoms develop.

 

INHALATION:           Mist or vapors can cause irritation, dizziness, and blurred vision.  Intentional misuse by deliberately concentrating and inhaling vapors may be harmful or fatal. Get immediate medical attention.

 

INGESTION:              DO NOT induce vomiting. DO NOT give anything by mouth. 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 and place in an approved container for proper disposal at licensed disposal facility.

 

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

 

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

 

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

SECTION 8 – REGULATORY INFORMATION

 

 

 

DOT SHIPPING DESCRIPTION:      Flammable liquid, N.O.S., (Contains Xylene) 3, UN1993, PGII

 

LABEL REQUIRED                            Flammable

 

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