BFFWT - DENATURED ALCOHOL SOLVENT

Product Identification

Product ID:DENATURED ALCOHOL SOLVENT
MSDS Date:07/20/1989
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-577-4889
MSDS Number: BFFWT

Responsible Party
QUANTUM CHEMICAL CORPORATION USI DIVISION
11500 NORTHLAKE DRIVE
CINCINNATI, OH 45249
US

Emergency Phone: 800-424-9300

Info Phone: 513-530-6917

Preparer: C. A. EISENHARD

Cage: 78918

Contractor
QUANTUM CHEMICAL CORPORATION USI DIVISION
429550 CINCINNATI, OH 45249 US

Telephone: 713-479-2873/800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)

Cage: 78918

Ingredients

ETHYL ALCOHOL (ETHANOL)

CAS: 64-17-5

RTECS: KQ6300000

Fraction By Weight: 93.4%

OSHA PEL 1000 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 1000 PPM; 9192


METHYL ALCOHOL (METHANOL) (SARA III)

CAS: 67-56-1

RTECS: PC1400000

Fraction By Weight: 3.7%

OSHA PEL S,200PPM/250STEL

ACGIH TLV: S,200PPM/250STEL; 93

EPA Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 5000 LBS


BENZENE (SARA III)

CAS: 71-43-2

RTECS: CY1400000

Fraction By Weight: <1%

OSHA PEL 1PPM/5STEL;1910.1028

ACGIH TLV: 10 PPM; A2; 9192

EPA Report Quantity: 10 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 10 LBS


METHYL ISOBUTYL KETONE (SARA III)

CAS: 108-10-1

RTECS: SA9275000

Fraction By Weight: 1%

OSHA PEL 100 PPM/75 STEL

ACGIH TLV: 50 PPM/75 STEL; 9293

EPA Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 5000 LBS


ETHYL ACETATE (SARA III)

CAS: 141-78-6

RTECS: AH5425000

Fraction By Weight: 1 - 2%

OSHA PEL 400 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 400 PPM; 9192

EPA Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 5000 LBS


NAPHTHA, LIGHT ALIPHATIC (PETROLEUM) (THIS MATERIAL

CAS: 64742-89-8

Fraction By Weight: <1%


BITREX

CAS: 3734-33-6

RTECS: BO6650000

Fraction By Weight: <1%

Hazards

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES IARC:YES OSHA:YES
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE:IRRITATION OF EYES, SKIN,
RESPIRATORY OR G.I. TRACT; HEADACHE, DROWSINESS, CNS DEPRESSION,
DEATH. CHRONIC: BLINDNESS DUE TO METHYL ALCOHOL,POSSIBLE
DERMATITIS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:CONTAINS LESS THAN 0.5 PPM BENZENE
LISTED AS HUMAN CARCINOGEN BY NTP,IARC AND OSHA.
Effects of Overexposure:INHALATION- HEADACHE,DROWSINESS, CNS
DEPRESSION. SKIN & EYE-IRRITATION, DEFATTING. INGESTION- DEPRESSION
OF CENTRAL NERV SYSTEM, NAUSEA, VOMITING, DIARRHEA, DEATH.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PRE-EXISTING SKIN AND RESPIRATORY
CONDITIONS MAY BE WORSENED.

First Aid

First Aid:INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. RESUSCITATE IF NEEDED. EYES:
FLUSH WITH PLENTY OF WATER FOR 15 MINUTES. SEE DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY.
SKIN: REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHES. WASH WITH SOAP AND WATER.
INGESTION: GIVE SEVERAL GLASSES OF WATER IF CONSCIOUS. DO NOT
INDUCE VOMITING. GET IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION.

Fire Fighting

Flash Point Method:TCC
Flash Point:55.0F,12.8C
Autoignition Temp:Autoignition Temp Text:685F
Lower Limits:3.3
Upper Limits:19.0
Extinguishing Media:USE CARBON DIOXIDE, FOAM, DRY CHEMICAL, OR WATER
FOG.
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIRE FIGHTERS SHOULD USE NIOSH APPROVED SCBA &
FULL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT WHEN FIGHTING CHEMICAL FIRE. USE WATER
SPRAY TO COOL NEARBY CONTAINERS EXPOSED TO FIRE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:USE WATER SPRAY TO DISPERSE VAPORS.

Accidental Release

Spill Release Procedures:REMOVE/SHUT OFF ALL SOURCES OF IGNITION.
CONTAIN SPILL. VENTILATE AREA. WEAR PROPER PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.
ABSORB WITH ABSORBENT. PLACE IN CONTAINER FOR DISPOSAL.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE

Handling

Handling and Storage Precautions:PROTECT FROM PHYSICAL DAMAGE. USE
PROPER BONDING AND GROUNDING PROCEDURES WHEN TRANSFERRING. STORE IN
FLAMMABLES ONLY AREA.
Other Precautions:KEEP PACKAGED MATERIAL OUT OF SUN AND AWAY FROM HEAT.
REMOVE CLOSURE CAREFULLY-INTERNAL PRESSURE MAY BE PRESENT. SINCE
EMPTIED CONTAINERS RETAIN RESIDUAL PRODUCT, FOLLOW ALL SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS.

Exposure Controls

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR FOR ORGANIC
VAPORS/MIST IF ABOVE PEL/TLV OR SCBA IN AN ENCLOSED AREA.
Ventilation:USE ADEQUATE MECHANICAL VENTILATION. USE EXPLOSION PROOF
EQUIPMENT.
Protective Gloves:NATURAL RUBBER, PVC
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES/GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:CLOTHING TO PREVENT PROLONGED OR REPEATED
CONTACT. EYE WASH STATION & SAFETY SHOWER.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH HANDS AFTER USE AND BEFORE EATING,
DRINKING, OR SMOKING. LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
CAN BE FATAL IF INGESTED.

Chemical Properties

HCC:F5
Boiling Pt:=78.3C, 173.F
Melt/Freeze Pt:=-113.9C, -173.F
Vapor Pres:44.6 MMHG
Vapor Density:1.59
Spec Gravity:0.794
Solubility in Water:APPRECIABLE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR, COLORLESS LIQUID
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

Stability

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ACETYL CHLORIDE, OXIDIZING AGENTS
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:OXIDES OF CARBON

Disposal

Waste Disposal Methods:CONTACT LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGER. DISPOSE IN
ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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