MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

 

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

                                                                             Last Revision:               January 28, 2004

HMIS Hazard

4 – Extreme                  Health              1

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:            LACQUER THINNER #5025

SYNONYMS:             HAPS free solvent blend

SECTION 2  - HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS

 

 
 

 

 


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

Acetone                                               000067-64-1   20.0%              500ppm                       NO

Ethyl Acetate                                        141-78-6         25.0%              400ppm                       NO

Isobutyl Acetate                                   000110-19-0   50.0%              150ppm                       NO

Isopropyl Alcohol                                 00067-63-0       5.0%              400ppm                       NO

 

SECTION 3 – CHEMICAL AND PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

 
 

 

 


Appearance:           Clear colorless liquid                       Boiling Point (oF):                                 133-244 oF

Odor:                     Sweet ester odor                            Melting Point (oF):                                ND

pH:                         NA                                                Specific Gravity (H2O=1 @ 70oF):       0.857

Water solubility:            Partial                                       Vapor Pressure, mm Hg, 20oC: ND

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

Evaporation Rate (Butyl Acetate = 1):   Greater

 

SECTION 4 – FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS

 

 

 

 

 
 

 


Flash Point (Method):               -4-69 o             Eflammable Limits: Lower         1.27%  Upper              12.8% 

Auto Ignition Temperature:        750 oF

Extinguishing Media:                 Water spray, dry chemical, carbon dioxide 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.  USE WATER WITH CAUTION!  This material is lighter than water and can be spread by the water.  Use water to cool fire-exposed containers.

 

Unusual Fire & Explosion Hazards:                   Vapors may cause a flash fire or ignite explosively. Vapors could travel to a source of ignition and flash back.

 

SECTION 5 – REACTIVITY INFORMATION

 

 

 

 
 

 


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

Conditions to Avoid:                 Ignition sources

Materials to Avoid:                   Strong oxidizing agents.

 

Decomposition Products:          Not Known.
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SECTION 6 – HEALTH HAZARDS – PROTECTIVE MEASURES  – FIRST AID

 
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Carcinogen:      No

 

EYES:              Can cause severe irritation, redness, tearing and blurred vision. Wear eye goggles and/or face shield when handling. In the event of contact flush with water for 15 minutes. Get medical attention if symptoms develop.

 

SKIN:             Prolonged or repeated contact can cause moderate irritation, defatting, dermatitis. Wear protective neoprene gloves when handling. In the event of contact wash thoroughly with soap and water. Get medical attention if symptoms develop.

 

INHALATION:           Excessive fumes can cause nose irritation, throat irritation, headache, dizziness, nausea, drowsiness, fatigue, weakness, light-headedness, giddiness and stupor. Remove to fresh air and call physician. Use a NIOSH approved respirator where there is not adequate ventilation to keep fume concentrations below the PEL limit.

 

INGESTION:              Can cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, blindness and death. Aspiration of material into lungs can cause chemical pneumonitis that can be fatal. Seek medical attention immediately.

 

IN ALL CASES:          GET PROMPT MEDICAL ATTENTION IF EFFECTS PERSIST

 

PRIMARY ROUTES OF ENTRY:      Skin, eyes, inhalation, ingestion.

 

HYGIENE:      Wash hands and face with soap and water. Remove contaminated clothing

SECTION 7 – PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE HANDLING, STORAGE AND USE

 
 

 

 


SPILLS AND LEAKS:            Contact proper authorities. Ventilate area. Use proper protective equipment.  Small spills, mop, wipe, or soak up with adsorbent.  Put material into drums.  Large spills, stop leak at source, prevent spreading, pump to good drums and absorb remaining liquid with sawdust or vermiculite absorbent and sweep into a closed container for disposal.

 

STORAGE AND HANDLING:           Keep away from heat, sparks, fire and direct sunlight.  Provide electrical grounding for containers and equipment when handling this product.  Keep container tightly closed when not in use.  Never use pressure to empty container.  Store in a dry, ventilated area.  Empty container may be hazardous; it may contain vapor and residues.  Do not cut, drill or weld on or near containers. Do not store in copper tanks.

 

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.


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SECTION 8 – REGULATORY INFORMATION

 

 
 

 

 


DOT SHIPPING DESCRIPTION:      Flammable Liquids, N.O.S., (Isobutyl Acetate, Acetone, Ethyl                                                              Acetate, Isopropanol), 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

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