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                  1 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:            NO-CHLOR SAFETY SOLVENT

SYNONYMS:            

SECTION 2  - HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS

 

 

 

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

HYDROTREATED LIGHT                 64742-47-8                             NE                               NO

PETROLEUM DISTILLATE

 

 

SECTION 3 – CHEMICAL AND PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

 

 

 

Appearance:           Clear, colorless liquid                      Boiling Point (^oF):                                 459-530 ^oF

Odor:                     Characteristic petroleum                 Freezing Point (^oF):                               NA

pH:                         NA                                                            Specific Gravity (H₂O=1 @ 70^oF):       0.826

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

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

Evaporation Rate (Butyl Acetate = 1)                ND

 

SECTION 4 – FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS

 

 

Flash Point (Method):   221 ^oF             Explosive Limits: Lower            0.60     Upper              7.0

Flammable Limits:                     NA                  Auto Ignition Temperature:        NA

Extinguishing Media:                 Foam, carbon dioxide, dry chemical

 

Special Fire Fighting Procedures and Hazards:  Use of self contained breathing apparatus is recommended. Water is not a suitable extinguishing media but good for keeping containers coo.

 

Unusual Fire & Explosion Hazards:                   None known. Keep containers cool.

 

SECTION 5 – REACTIVITY INFORMATION

 

 

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

 

Conditions to Avoid:                 None known.

 

Materials to Avoid:                   Strong oxidizing agents.

 

Decomposition Products:          May form carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide at high heat.

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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. Use neoprene or rubber gloves and apron when handling this product. In the event of contact wash with water for 15 minutes. Get medical attention if symptoms develop.

 

INHALATION:           Mist or vapors can cause irritation of the respiratory system and central nervous system depression at high concentrations.

 

INGESTION:              Drink large amounts of water. 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:            Contain to prevent loss to the environment. Collect excess material. Flush residual material to a sanitary sewer with detergent.

 

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 reconditioning firm or return to Wausau Chemical Corporation.

 

SECTION 8 – REGULATORY INFORMATION

 

 

DOT SHIPPING DESCRIPTION:      NONE

 

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