MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

 

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

                                                                             Last Revision:               January 27, 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:                        NAPHTHOL SPIRITS

SYNONYMS:             Stoddard Solvent; White Spirits

MANUFACTURERS: Citgo Petroleum Corp

SECTION 2  - HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS

 

 
 

 

 


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

Heavy Hydrotreated Distillate   64742-48-9     100%               100 ppm                      NO

Nonanes                                               mixture 20-30%           200 ppm                      NO

C10 Alkanes, Isoparaffins, Cycloalkanes  mixture         40-65%           100 ppm                      NO

C11 Alkanes, Isoparaffins, Cycloalkanes  mixture         10-25%           100 ppm                      NO

SECTION 3 – CHEMICAL AND PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

 
 

 

 


Appearance:           Clear, colorless liquid                      Boiling Point (oF):                                 320-365 oF

Odor:                     Paraffinic hydrocarbon                    Freezing Point (oF):                               -85 to -13 oF

pH:                         NA                                                            Specific Gravity (H2O=1 @ 70oF):       0.780

Water solubility:            Negligible                                 Vapor Pressure, mm Hg, 20oC:2           2.9

Vapor Density (air=1):  4.80                             Volatile Organic (VOC) content:           100%

Evaporation Rate (Butyl Acetate = 1)                ND

 

SECTION 4 – FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS

 

 

 

 

 
 

 


Flash Point (Method):   105 oF (TCC)             Flammable Limits: Lower          0.8%    Upper              6.0%

Auto Ignition Temperature:        446 oF

Extinguishing Media:                 Foam, carbon dioxide, dry chemical, water fog or spray or inert gas.

 

Special Fire Fighting Procedures and Hazards:  Use of NIOSH-approved self contained breathing apparatus is required.

 

Unusual Fire & Explosion Hazards:       Forms hazardous gases, smoke, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide.

 

SECTION 5 – REACTIVITY INFORMATION

 

 

 

 
 

 


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

Conditions to Avoid:                 Keep away from high heat, strong acids and strong oxidizing conditions.

 

Materials to Avoid:                   Strong acids, alkalies, and oxidizers such as liquid chlorine, hydrogen peroxide, and oxygen.

 

Decomposition Products:          May form carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide at high heat in addition to other unknown hazardous compounds.


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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 on repeated or prolonged contact. Can be absorbed through the skin and produce central nervous system (CNS) depression. Use neoprene or rubber gloves and apron when handling this product. In the event of contact wash thoroughly with soap and water.

 

INHALATION:           Excessive concentrations of mist or vapors can cause irritation of the respiratory system as well as euphoria, excitation or giddiness, headache, nausea, vomiting abdominal pain, loss of appetite and CNS depression at high concentrations. Provide adequate ventilation.

 

INGESTION:  Can cause irritation of the mucous membranes. Readily absorbed by the stomach and intestinal tract with nausea, vomiting, dizziness, drowsiness, loss of consciousness, delirium and CNS effects. 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:            A spill or leak can cause an immediate fire/explosion hazard. Eliminate ignition sources. Contain to prevent loss to the environment. Collect excess material.

 

STORAGE AND HANDLING:           Keep containers tightly closed. Store away from heat or combustion sources. Ground containers and equipment containing this material.

 

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

 

EMPTY CONTAINERS:        Tighten closures. Keep away from ignition sources. Empty containers contain residues that can ignite with explosive force. Send to a recycling firm or return to Wausau Chemical Corporation.


SECTION 8 – REGULATORY INFORMATION

 

 

 

DOT SHIPPING DESCRIPTION:      Petroleum Distillate, N.O.S., (Nonanes), 3, UN1268, PG III (For bulk shipments)  OR  Combustible Liquid, N.O.S., (Petroleum Distillates), NA1993, PG III (For less than 119 gallons)

 

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

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