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                  0 2 – Moderate               Reactivity         1 1 – Slight                      Other 0 - Least

Emergency       CHEMTREC              800-424-9300

Phones:            Wausau Chemical         715-842-2285

SECTION 1 - MATERIAL IDENTIFICATION

 

 

 

NAME:            FURNITURE STRIP-CHLORINATED                                                     

SYNONYMS:            

SECTION 2  - HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS

 

 

 

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

Dichloromethane                                   75-09-2           90%                     100 ppm                  YES

Methanol                                              67-56-1             7%                      200 ppm                 YES

 

 

 

SECTION 3 – CHEMICAL AND PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

 

 

 

Appearance:           Clear light brown liquid                   Boiling Point (^oF):                                 100 ^oF

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

pH:                         NA                                                            Specific Gravity (H₂O=1 @ 70^oF):       1.280

Water solubility:            7%                                           Vapor Pressure, mm Hg, 20^oC: ND

Vapor Density (air=1):  ND                              Volatile Organic (VOC) content:           99%

Evaporation Rate (Butyl Acetate = 1)    :           ND

 

SECTION 4 – FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS

 

 

Flash Point (Method):               None                Explosive Limits: Lower            None    Upper              None   

Flammable Limits:                     None                Auto Ignition Temperature:        None

Extinguishing Media:                 Water fog, carbon dioxide, dry chemical for small fires, AFFF-ATC (alcohol) foam for large fires.

Special Fire Fighting Procedures and Hazards:  SCBA should be used.  Containers should be cooled with water to prevent build up of pressure.

Unusual Fire & Explosion Hazards:                   Flammable vapors may travel along ground and spread fire or be ignited by sparks or other sources of ignition.  Decomposes at high temperatures to form hydrogen chloride, phosgene and other toxic vapors.

SECTION 5 – REACTIVITY INFORMATION

 

 

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

Conditions to Avoid:                 Contact with sparks or other sources of ignition.

 

Materials to Avoid:                   Strong oxidizers, alkalines, acids.  Chemically active metals such as aluminum, magnesium, sodium, potassium, zinc etc.

Decomposition Products:          Thermo decomposition may produce: carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, hydrochloric acid, phosgene, and chlorine.

 

Furniture Strip-Chlorinated                                                                                                   Page 2

SECTION 6 – HEALTH HAZARDS – PROTECTIVE MEASURES  – FIRST AID

 

 

Carcinogen:      No

 

EYES:              Can cause severe irritation, redness, tearing, 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 severe irritation, defatting and dermatitis on repeated or prolonged contact. Use neoprene 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 of the respiratory system, headache, dizziness, nausea, drowsiness and anesthetic or narcotic effect. Can also cause possible unconsciousness and even asphyxiation.

 

INGESTION:              Can cause nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.  Aspiration of material into lungs can cause chemical pneumonitis that can be fatal. 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. Ventilate area. Collect excess material and place in proper drums for disposal at licensed facility.

 

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

 

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

 

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

SECTION 8 – REGULATORY INFORMATION

 

 

 

DOT SHIPPING DESCRIPTION:      Other Regulated Substances, Liquid, N.O.S. (Contains Methylene                                                                    Chloride), 9, NA3082, PG III

 

LABEL REQUIRED                            NINE

 

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