MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

 

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

                                                                             Last Revision:               January 27, 2004

HMIS Hazard 4 – Extreme                  Health              3 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:            FURNITURE STRIP-FLAMMABLE

SYNONYMS:

SECTION 2  - HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS

 

 

 

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

Acetone                                               67-64-1                                   750 ppm                      NO

Methanol                                              67-56-1           3-5                   200 ppm                      YES

Toluene                                                108-88-3         20-40               100 ppm                      YES

Xylene                                                  1330-20-7       8-30                 100 ppm                      YES

Heptane                                               142-82-5                                 400 ppm                      NO

Isopropanol                                          67-63-0                                   400 ppm                      NO

Methyl Ethyl Ketone                             78-93-3           2-12                 200 ppm                      YES

Butyl Acetate                                        123-86-4                                 200 ppm                      NO

Methyl Isobutyl Ketone                        108-10-1         0-3                     75 ppm                      YES

VM&P Naphtha                                   8032-32-4                               300 ppm                      NO

SECTION 3 – CHEMICAL AND PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

 

 

 

Appearance:           Clear, colorless liquid                      Boiling Point (^oF):                                 132 ^oF

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

pH:                         NA                                                            Specific Gravity (H₂O=1):                     0.830

Water solubility:      Approx. 30%                                 Vapor Pressure, mm Hg, 20^oC: ND

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 1 ^oF        Explosive Limits: Lower            ND      Upper              ND

Flammable Limits:                     ND                  Auto Ignition Temperature:        ND

Extinguishing Media:                 Dry Chemical, Carbon Dioxide, Foam

 

Special Fire Fighting Procedures and Hazards:  Use self contained breathing apparatus.  Isolate danger are.  Water spray for dispersing vapors.  Avoid spreading burning liquid with water used for cooling purposes.

 

Unusual Fire & Explosion Hazards:                               The material is flammable and may be ignited by heat, sparks, flames or other sources of ignition such as static electricity, pilot lights and electrical equipment.  Vapors may travel distances to a source of ignition and ignite, flashback or explode.

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SECTION 5 – REACTIVITY INFORMATION

 

 

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

Conditions to Avoid:                 Sources of ignition.

 

Materials to Avoid:                   Contact with strong oxidizing and reducing agents.

 

Decomposition Products:          Combustion can yield carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide.

 

SECTION 6 – HEALTH HAZARDS – PROTECTIVE MEASURES  – FIRST AID

 

 

Carcinogen:      No

EYES:              Severely irritating to the eyes. Use chemical goggles to prevent contact. Prolonged or repeated eye contact can cause blindness. In the event of contact flush with water for 15 minutes. Get medical attention if symptoms develop.

SKIN:              Can cause severe skin irritation on repeated or prolonged contact. Use neoprene or rubber gloves and apron when handling this product. In the event of contact wash thoroughly with water for 15 minutes. Get medical attention if symptoms develop.

INHALATION:           Excessive inhalation of mist or vapors can cause breathlessness and possible respiratory failure. Use with adequate ventilation. Get medical attention if any symptoms develop.

INGESTION:              Ingestion may cause severe abdominal pain, anorexia, nausea, and vomiting, blurred vision with possible blindness and death.

 

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:            Keep all sources of ignition and hot metal surfaces away from spill. Use foam on spills to minimize vapors and potential for fire.  Small spills may be absorbed into absorbent material suitable for hydrocarbon liquids.

 

STORAGE AND HANDLING:           Open container slowly to relieve any pressure.  Ground all equipment when transferring from one container to another.  Use explosion proof equipment.  Use and store in cool, dry, well-ventilated area.  Store in approved containers away for incompatible materials

 

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

 

EMPTY CONTAINERS:        Empty containers may contain dangerous vapor residue.  Do not pressurize, cut, weld, braze, solder, drill, grind or expose to heat, flame, sparks or other sources of ignitions.  Containers must be disposed of in accordance to regulations.

SECTION 8 – REGULATORY INFORMATION

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SECTION 8 – REGULATORY INFORMATION

 

 

 

DOT SHIPPING DESCRIPTION:      Flammable liquid N.O.S. (Contains Toluene, Acetone, Xylene), 3,                                                                    UN1993, PG II

 

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