Product ID:BLACK RAPID DRY WATERBASE, 2378A9
MSDS Date:04/04/1989
FSC:8010
NIIN:00N019283
MSDS Number: BLCTH

WHITTAKER CORPORATION

1021 N MISSION ROAD
LOS ANGELES, CA 90033

Emergency Phone: 213-225-4154

Info Phone: 213-225-4154

Cage: GO803

WHITTAKER CORPORATION/PROVIDENCE CHEMICALS DIV

EAST PROVIDENCE, RI 02916 US

Telephone: 413-592-4191

Cage: GO803

1,2-PROPANEDIOL

CAS: 57-55-6

RTECS: TY2000000

SILICA, CRYSTALLINE - CRISTOBALITE

CAS: 14464-46-1

RTECS: VV7325000

OSHA PEL SEE TABLE Z3

ACGIH TLV: 0.05 MG/M3 RDUST9293

CALCIUM CARBONATE (MARBLE) (LIMESTONE)

CAS: 1317-65-3

RTECS: EV9580000

OSHA PEL 15 MG/M3 TDUST

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/M3 TDUST; 9192

ETHYL ALCOHOL (ETHANOL)

CAS: 64-17-5

RTECS: KQ6300000

OSHA PEL 1000 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 1000 PPM; 9192

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:YES OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INGEST: GI DISTRESS. SKIN: RPTD/PRLNGD
LIQ CONT MAY CAUSE SKIN IRRIT W/DISCOMFORT AND DERM. MAY ALSO CAUSE
ALLERGIC SKIN RXNS. EYE: MAY CAUSE EYE IRRIT W/DISCOMFORT,
TEARING/BLURRED VISION. INHAL: MAY CAUSE NOSE & THROAT IRRIT. MAY
CAUSE NERVOUS SYS DEPRESS CHARACT BY FOLLOWING PROGRESSIVE STEPS:
(SEE EFTS OF OVEREXP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:CRYSTALLINE SILICA: GROUP 2A (IARC).
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZ: HDCH, DIZZ, NAUS, STAGGERING GAIT,
CONFUSION, UNCON. REPORTS HAVE ASSOCIATED RPTD & PRLNGD OVEREXP TO
SOLV W/ PERM BRAIN & NERVOUS SYS DAMAGE. CHRONIC: 1,2
PROPANEDIOL-HIGH DOSES IN LAB ANIM ALS HAVE SHOWN NON-SPECIFIC EFTS
SUCH AS IRRIT, WEIGHT LOSS, MODERATE BLOOD CHANGES. SILICA, (SUPP
DATA)
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

First Aid:INGEST: CALL PHYS IMMED & HAVE NAMES OF INGREDS AVAIL. SKIN:
IMMED FLUSH SKIN W/PLENTY OF SOAP & H2O FOR AT LEAST 15 MIN WHILE
REMOVING CONTAM CLTHG & SHOES. EYE: IMMED FLUSH EYES W/PLENTY OF
H2O FOR AT LEAST 15 MIN, CALL PHYS. IF IRRIT OCCURS, CONT PHYS.
INHAL: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF NOT BRTHG, GIVE ARTF RESP,
PREFERABLY MOUTH TO MOUTH. IF BRTHG DFCLTY PERSISTS, OR OCCURS
LATER, CONSULT PHYS.

Flash Point Method:TCC
Flash Point:106F,41C
Lower Limits:2.6%
Extinguishing Media:USE CHEMICAL FOAM, DRY CHEMICAL, OR CARBON DIOXIDE.
ALCOHOL FOAM FOR POLAR SOLVENTS.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA AND FULL
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT . WATER FROM FOG NOZZLES MAY BE USED TO COOL
CLOSED CONTAINERS TO PREVENT PRESSURE BUILDUP.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:WHEN HEATED ABOVE FLASHPOINT, EMITS FLAM
VAPS WHICH, WHEN MIXED W/AIR, CAN BURN/BE EXPLOSIVE. FINE MISTS OR
SPRAYS MAY BE FLAMMABLE AT TEMPS BELOW FLASH POINT.

Spill Release Procedures:REMOVE ALL SOURCES OF IGNITION. VENTILATE
AREAS. REMOVE MATERIAL WITH INERT ABSORBENT AND USE NON-SPARKING
TOOLS.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE BELOW 120 F. STORAGE CATEGORY:
SEE 29CFR 1910.106. REPAIR & MAINTENANCE: DO NOT CUT, GRIND, WELD,
OR DRILL NEAR THIS CNTNR.
Other Precautions:AVOID EXPOS TO VAPS. GROUND CNTNR WHILE POURING. MIN
DISTANCE OF FREE FALL TO AVOID STATIC ELEC GEN. CNTNRS, EVEN THOSE
THAT HAVE BEEN EMPTIED, WILL RETAIN PROD RESIDUE & VAPS. ALWAYS
OBEY HAZ WARNING S & HANDLE CNTNRS AS IF THEY WERE FULL.

Respiratory Protection:VENTILATE WORKING SPACES TO BELOW THRESHOLD
LIMIT VALUE. IF LOCAL EXHST NOT AVAILABLE, USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED
RESPIRATORY DEVICE.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST TO MAINTAIN VAPOR CONCENTRATION BELOW
THRESHOLD LIMIT VALUE.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES .
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL WORKERS GOGGLES. (SUPP DATA)
Other Protective Equipment:EYE BATH.
Work Hygienic Practices:REMOVE AND WASH CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE
REUSE. DISCARD SHOES IF SATURATED.
Supplemental Safety and Health
CRYSTOBALITE-MAY CAUSE IRRIT TO MUC MEMB. RPTD/PRLNGD
EXPOS/OVERWHELMING INHAL OF DUST MAY AFFECT LUNGS. ADDTNL EXPOS
LIMITS: ACGIH 50 UG/M3 RESPIRABLE DUST; OSHA 50 UG/M3 RESPIRABLE
DUST. EYE PROT: M AY ADD FULL LENGTH FACESHIELD TO GOGGLES .

HCC:F4
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:172F,78C
Vapor Density:HVR/AIR
Evaporation Rate & Reference:SLOWER THAN ETHER.
Appearance and Odor:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:47.80

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS. HYDROFLUORIC ACID.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT, SPARKS, AND OPEN FLAME.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:MAY LIBERATE CARBON MONOXIDE, CARBON
DIOXIDE, AND UNIDENTIFIED ORGANIC COMPOUNDS IN BLACK SMOKE.

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF WASTE IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL,
STATE, AND FEDERAL, REGULATIONS. DO NOT INCINERATE IN CLOSED
CONTAINER. COMPLY WITH ALL APPLICABLE LOCAL, STATE & GOVERNMENTAL
REGULATIONS ON SPILL REPORTING .

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