Product ID:CREST PAINT STRIPPER #29A
MSDS Date:01/01/1995
FSC:8010
NIIN:00-286-2861
MSDS Number: BXBLC

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

Fraction By Weight: >75%

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

Fraction By Weight: >20%

OSHA PEL 200 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 250 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 MAY CAUSE COLLAPSE &
DAMAGE TO HEART. INHALATION: IN CONFINED OR POORLY VENTILATED
AREAS, VAPORS CAN CAUSE UNCONSCIOUSNESS. HIGH LEVELS OVER 1000 PPM
CAN CAUSE UNCONSCIOUSNESS. THESE HIGH LEVELS MAY ALSO CAUSE
CARDIAC ARRYTHMIAS. EXCESSIVE EXPOSURE MAY CAUSE IRRITATION TO THE
UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:METHYLENE CHLORIDE LISTED AS POTENTIAL
CARCINOGEN,NOT BELIEVED TO POSE MEASURABLE RISK WHEN HANDLED AS
RECOMMENDED.
Effects of Overexposure:EARLY & MODERATE CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM
DEPRESSION MAY BE EVIDENCED BY GIDDINESS, HEADACHE, DIZZINESS, AND
NAUSEA; IN EXTREME CASES, UNCONSCIOUSNESS & DEATH MAY OCCUR.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PRE-EXISTING SKIN, EYE, AND
RESPIRATORY DISORDERS MAY BE AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE TO THIS
PRODUCT. IMPAIRED KIDNEY, LIVER, HEART FUNCTIONS FROM PRE-EXISTING
DISORDERS MAY BE AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE.

First Aid:EYE:IMMED FLUSH W/WATER AT LEAST 15 MIN.GET MED AID
IMMED.VAPOR MAY BE IRRITATING. SKIN:IMMED FLUSH WITH WATER 15 MIN.
INHALATION:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR & GIVE OXYGEN IF BREATHING
DIFFICULT.GIVE ARTIF RE SPIRATION IF NOT BREATHING.GET MED AID
IMMED. INGESTION:DON'T INDUCE VOMITING.DON'T GIVE LIQ TO
DROWSY,CONVULSING,UNCONSCIOUS PERSON.GIVE LRG QTY WATER.IF VOMITING
OCCURS,GIVE LRG QTY H2O.GET MED AID.

Flash Point Method:TCC
Flash Point:NONE TO BOILING
Extinguishing Media:CARBON DIOXIDE, CHEMCIAL FOAM, OR A WATER MIST
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 CONTAINERS W/WATER
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:MAY PRODUCE CARBON & CHLORINE OXIDES.
OXIDES DANGEROUS. COOL CONTAINERS EXPOSED TO HEAT W/WATER. COOL
CONTAINER AREA EXPOSED TO DIRECT FLAME W/LRG AMOUNT WATER.

Spill Release Procedures:PREVENT CONTACT W/MAT'L.WEAR RESPIRATOR &
FULL-BODY PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.SPILL MAY BE SLIPPERY;TAKE CARE TO
AVOID FALLING.SHUT OFF AT SOURCE IF SAFE.DIKE & CONTAIN.REMOVE
W/VACUUM TRUCK OR PUMP TO STOR AGE/SALVAGE VESSEL.SOAK UP RESIDUAL
W/ABSORBENT *
Neutralizing Agent:N/K * PLACE IN NON-LEAKING CONTAINER & SEAL
TIGHTLY. FLUSH AREA W/WATER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:DON'T STORE IN DIRECT SUNLIGHT.STORE
<99F BUT NOT <32F.AVOID USE IN UNVENTED AREA.DISCARD
BULGING/DISTORTED CONTAINERS.DON'T RECYCLE/REUSE CONTAINER.
Other Precautions:STORE IN COOL, DRY, VENTED AREA. STORE AWAY FROM
OTHER CHEMICALS. KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE. DO
NOT USE PRESSURE TO EMPTY CONTAINER. WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER
HANDLING. DON'T GET ON SK IN, EYES, CLOTHING. CONTENTS MAY BE **

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA BREATHING APPARATUS.ABOVE TLV,NISOH
SCBA POS PRESSR HOSE MASK/AIR LINE MASK.FULL FACE SHIELD
OPERATED-POS PRESSR.LIMITED EXPOSURE,FULL FACE MASK W/ORGANIC
CARTRIDGE/CANISTER (NOT IN LOW LYI NG AREA).FORMAL RESPRTR TRAINING
NEEDED.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST & MECHANICAL VENT. ** UNDER PRESURE. OPEN
W/CARE TO AVOID INJURY. COVER OPENING. SLOWLY TURN BUNG TO ***
Protective Gloves:APPROVED SOLVENT RESISTANT GLOVES
Eye Protection:FULL FACE SHIELD. DON'T WEAR CONTACTS.
Other Protective Equipment:SOLVENT RESISTANT APRONS, BOOTS, AND SUITS
MUST BE WORN.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH ALL EXPOSED AREAS W/SOAP & WATER AFTER
USING PRODUCT. DO NOT SMOKE AROUND THIS PRODUCT.
Supplemental Safety and Health
*** BREAK SEAL & RELIEVE INTERNAL PRESSURE. AFTER EQUALIZED, REMOVE
BUNG. IF IN DOUBT, DON'T REMOVE BUNG, SEEK SUPERVISION. DO NOT CUT,
GRIND, OR WELD ON CONTAINER. EVEN THOSE CONTAINERS THAT ARE EMPT Y
WILL RETAIN PRODUCT RESIDUE & VAPOR. OBEY HAZARD WARNINGS & HANDLE
EMPTY CNTNRS AS IF FULL.

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:115F,46C
Vapor Pres:360
Vapor Density:>1
Spec Gravity:1.11 (H2O=1)
VOC Pounds/Gallon:190
VOC Grams/Liter:1.8
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
Percent Volatiles by Volume:96

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE PER STATE, CITY & FEDERAL REGULATIONS.
DO NOT DISPOSE OR DISCHARGE INTO SEWERS OR NAVIGABLE WATERS. DO NOT
ALLOW PRODUCT TO CONTAMINATE GROUND WATERS. DISPOSAL PRACTICE MUST
BE IN COMPLIANCE W ITH FEDERAL, STATE, & LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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