MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

 

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

                                                                             Last Revision:               January 28, 2004

HMIS Hazard 4 – Extreme                  Health              2 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:                        RUBBER SOLVENT

SYNONYMS:             NONE

MANUFACTURERS: Citgo Chemical; Exxon; Shell

SECTION 2  - HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS

 

 

 

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

Petroleum Naphtha                               64742-89-8                             400 ppm                      NO

Cylcohexane                                         110-82-7         0.5-1.3%         300 ppm                      YES

Toluene                                                108-88-3         0.1–6.0%         100 ppm                      YES

SECTION 3 – CHEMICAL AND PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

 

 

 

Appearance:           Clear, colorless liquid                      Boiling Point (^oF):                                 114 to 300 ^oF

Odor:                     Hydrocarbon odor                          Freezing Point (^oF):                               -13 to –256 ^oF

pH:                         NA                                                Specific Gravity (H₂O=1):                     0.701

Water solubility:            Negligible                                 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):     below -27 ^oF              Flammablity Limits: Lower  1.0%          Upper              8.0%

Auto Ignition Temperature:        Above 400 ^oF

 

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

 

Special Fire Fighting Procedures and Hazards:  Positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus, NIOSH approved, to be used.  Containers exposed to fire should be cooled with water to prevent build-up of pressure.

Hazardous Combustion Products:         smoke, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide and other harmful gases.

 

Unusual Fire & Explosion Hazards:       Flammable vapors may travel along the ground and spread the fire or be ignited by sparks or other sources of ignition.

SECTION 5 – REACTIVITY INFORMATION

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

 

Conditions to Avoid:     Contact with sparks, fire, hot glowing surfaces, welding arcs or high temperature sources.

Materials to Avoid:       Strong oxidizers, Alkalines, Acids

 

Decomposition Products: Thermo decomposition may produce, carbon monoxide and/or carbon dioxide

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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:              Prolonged or repeated contact can cause moderate irritation, defatting, dermatitis. Wash with soap and water. Wear protective neoprene gloves. 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 and diarrhea. Aspiration of material into lungs can cause chemical pneumonitis which 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:              Dispose of in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations through a licensed disposal facility.

EMPTY CONTAINERS:        May be hazardous due to vapors or residues.  Send to a recycler or return to Wausau Chemical Corporation.

SECTION 8 – REGULATORY INFORMATION

 

 

 

DOT SHIPPING DESCRIPTION:      Flammable liquid N.O.S. (Petroleum Naphtha),                                                                                                 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