Product ID:CREST PAINT STRIPPER #25
MSDS Date:07/23/1998
FSC:8010
NIIN:00-160-5798
MSDS Number: BXBKD

CREST INDUSTRIAL CHEMICALS INC

6341 BEVERLY HILL
HOUSTON, TX 77242
US

Emergency Phone: 800-255-3924

Info Phone: 713-780-1828

Preparer: J.D. BENNETT

Cage: 77513

CREST INDUSTRIAL CHEMICALS INC

42242 HOUSTON, TX 77057-6500 US

Telephone: 713-780-1828

Cage: 77513

METHYLENE CHLORIDE (SARA 313) (CERCLA)

CAS: 75-09-2

RTECS: PA8050000

OSHA PEL 500 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 50 PPM

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

METHANOL (SARA 313) (CERCLA)

CAS: 67-56-1

RTECS: PC1400000

OSHA PEL 200 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 250 PPM

EPA Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

TOLUENE (SARA III) (CERCLA)

CAS: 108-88-3

RTECS: XS5250000

OSHA PEL 150 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 50 PPM

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

ACETONE (SARA 313) (CERCLA)

CAS: 67-64-1

RTECS: AL3150000

OSHA PEL 1000 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 1000 PPM

EPA Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:UNKNOWN IARC:YES
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS:COLLAPSE & DAMAGE TO
HEART. INHALATION:IN CONFINED/POORLY VENTED AREAS, VAPOR CAN CAUSE
UNCONSCIOUSNESS & DEATH. HIGH LEVELS:DIZZINESS, DRUNKENESS,
UNCONSCIOUSNESS & DEATH, MAY ALSO CAUSE CARDIAC ARRYTHMIAS.
EXCESSIVE EXPOSURE MAY CAUSE IRRITATION TO UPPER RESP TRACT.
CUMULATIVE,MAY EFFECT OPTIC NERVE
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:METHYLENE CHLORIDE LISTED-POTENTIAL
CARCINOGEN (IARC),NOT BELIEVED TO POSE MEASURABLE RISK WHEN HANDLED
AS RECOMMENDED.
Effects of Overexposure:EXCESSIVE EXPOSURE: CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM
EFFECTS. CARBOXYHEMOGLOBINEMIS (IMPAIR BLOOD'S ABILITY-TRANSPORT
OXYGEN). CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM DEPRESSION
(GIDDY,HEADACHE,NAUSEA,UNCONSCIOUS,DEATH). KIDNEY DAMAGE (URINE
OUTPUT CHANGE),LIVER DAMAGE (APPETITE LOSS,JAUNDICE,UPPER RIGHT
ABDOM PAIN),HEART DAMAGE (BREATH SHORT).
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PREEXISTING SKIN, EYE & RESPIRATORY
DISORDERS MAY BE AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE TO THSI PRODUCT. IMPAIRED
KIDNEY, LIVER, HEART FUNCTIONS FROM PREEXISTING DISORDERS MAY BE
AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE TO PRODUCT

First Aid:EYE:IMMED FLUSH W/H2O 15 MIN.MED AID IMMED.VAPOR
IRRIT.SKIN:IMMED FLUSH W/H2O 15 MIN.REMOVE CONTAM CLOTH IMMED.DONT
REUSE CLOTH.DESTROY LEATHER.GET MED AID IMMED.INHAL:MOVE TO FRESH
AIR.GET OXYGEN-BRE ATH DIFFICLT,ARTIF RESP-NO BREATH.MED AID
IMMED.INGEST:DON'T INDUCE VOMIT.DONT GIVE LIQ TO
DROWSY,CONVULSING,UNCONSCIOUS.GIVE LOTS H2O.IF VOMIT,GIVE MORE
H2O.MED AID IMMED.TREAT FOR METHANOL POISONING

Flash Point Method:TCC
Flash Point:61.0F,16.1C
Extinguishing Media:CARBON DIOXIDE, CHEMICAL FOAM, OR WATER MIST.
AUTOIGNITION TEMPS, DECOMPOSITION TEMPS & CORROSION RATES NOT
APPLICABLE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:THERMAL DECOMP WILL PRODUCE TOXIC OXIDES OF
CHLORINE & CARBON.DON'T ENTER CONFINED FIRE SPACE W/OUT FULL BUNKER
GEAR W/SCBA.COOL FIRE EXPOSED CONTAINER W/WATER.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:OXIDES OF CARBON & CHLORINE PRODUCED
(DANGEROUS).COOL CONTAINERS EXPOSED TO HEAT W/WATER.CNTNR AREA
EXPOSED TO DIRECT FLAME SHOULD BE COOLED W/LRG AMT WATER TO PREVENT
WEAKENING OF THE CONTAINER.

Spill Release Procedures:DANGER-HIGHLY CORROSIVE.PREVENT BODY
CONTACT.WEAR RESPRTR & FULL BODY PROTECT CLOTHING.SPILL
SLIPPERY.SHUT OFF IF SAFE.DIKE.REMOVE W/VACUUM TRUCK OR PUMP TO
STORAGE/SALVAGE VESSELS.SOAK UP RESIDUE WIT H ABSORBNT SUCH AS
CLAY,SAND,ETC.PLACE IN CNTNR *
Neutralizing Agent:N/K * & SEAL TIGHTLY. FLUSH AREA W/WATER TO REMOVE
RESIDUE.

Handling and Storage Precautions:DON'T STORE IN DIRECT SUNLIGHT. STORE
<80F, NOT <32F. AVOID USE IN UNVENTED AREAS. DISCARD
BULGING/DISTORTED CONTAINERS. DON'T RECYCLE/REUSE CONTAINER
Other Precautions:STORE IN COOL,DRY WELL VENTED AREA.STORE AWAY FROM
OTHER CHEMICALS.KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE.DON'T
USE PRESSURE TO EMPTY CONTAINER.WASH AFTER HANDLING.DON'T GET ON
SKIN,EYES,CLOTHI NG.CONTENTS MAY BE UNDER PRESSURE. **

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA BREATHING APPARATUS.IF >TLV,NIOSH
SCBA,POS PRESSR HOSE MASK/AIR LINE MASK ADVISED W/FULL FACE
SHIELD-POS PRESSR.LIMITED TIME-FULL FACE MASK W/ORGANIC VAPOR
CARTIDGE/CANISTER (NOT IN LOW LYI NG AREA).INITIATE FORMAL
TRAINING/SCREEN
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHASUT & MECHANICAL VENT. ** OPEN W/CARE.COVER
OPENING,SLOWLY TURN BUNG TO BREAK SEAL/RELIEVE INTERNAL PRESSR***
Protective Gloves:APPROVED SOLVENT RESISTANT GLOVES
Eye Protection:FULL FACE SHIELD. DO NOT WEAR CONTACTS.
Other Protective Equipment:SOLVENT RESISTANT APRONS, BOOTS, AND SUITS
MUST BE WORN.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH ALL EXPOSED AREAS W/SOAP AND WATER AFTER
USING THIS PRODUCT. DO NOT SMOKE AROUND THIS PRODUCT.
Supplemental Safety and Health
*** ONLY AFTER PRESSURE EQUALIZED, REMOVE BUNG. IF IN DOUBT, DO NOT
REMOVE BUNG. SEEK SUPERVISION. DON'T CUT, GRIND, WELD ON CONTAINER.
EVEN THOSE CONTAINERS THAT ARE EMPTY WILL RETAIN RESIDUE & VAPOR .
ALWAYS OBEY HAZARDOUS WARNING & HANDLE EMPTY CONTAINERS AS IF THEY
WERE FULL.

Vapor Pres:360
Vapor Density:>1
Spec Gravity:1.02 (H2O=1)
VOC Pounds/Gallon:485
pH:8.0+
VOC Grams/Liter:4.2
Viscosity:VISCOUS LIQ
Evaporation Rate & Reference:GREATER THAN 1 (BU AC=1)
Solubility in Water:SLIGHTLY SOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:VISCOUS TAN LIQUID WITH A SOLVENT ODOR. (PASSES "B"
TUBE)
Percent Volatiles by Volume:99

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
AVOID STRONG OXIDIZER
Hazardous Decomposition Products:THERMAL DECOMP WILL PRODUCE TOXIC
OXIDES OF CARBON & CHLORINE.OXIDIZER WILL PRODUCE CO2, CO,
PHOSGENE, CHLORINE OXIDES.

Waste Disposal Methods:DON'T DISPOSE/DISCHARGE INTO SEWERS/NAVIGABLE
WATERS.DON'T ALLOW PRODUCT TO CONTAMINATE GROUND WATERS.DISPOSAL
PRACTICE MUST BE IN COMPLY W/FED,STATE,LOCAL REGS.CONSIDERED HZD
WASTE,IF DISPOSED AS WAS TE SOLVENT,MUST BE ASSIGNED AN EPA HZD #
F005.

SARA Title III Information:THIS CHEMICAL IS SUBJECT TO SARA TITLE III,
SECTION 313, PART 372 REPORTING.

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