BGLJD - VARSOL 18 SOLVENT
- MSDS: BGLJD
- Manufacturer: EXXON COMPANY U S A
- Product Name: VARSOL 18 SOLVENT
- National Stock Number: 6810-01-088-6264
Product Identification
Product ID:VARSOL 18 SOLVENT
MSDS Date:05/12/1992
FSC:6810
NIIN:01-088-6264
MSDS Number: BGLJD
Responsible Party
HOUSTON, TX 77252-2180
US
Emergency Phone: 713-870-6000, CHEMTREC 800-424-9300
Info Phone: 713-870-6000
Cage: EO384
Contractor
Telephone: 713-870-6000
Cage: EO384
Ingredients
PETROLEUM HYDROCARBONS
ACGIH TLV: 200 PPM (MFR)
1,2,4-TRIMETHYLBENZENE (SARA III)
CAS: 95-63-6
RTECS: DC3325000
OSHA PEL 25 PPM
ACGIH TLV: 25 PPM; 9394
STODDARD SOLVENTS (TYPE NOT SPECIFIED)
OSHA PEL 100 PPM
ACGIH TLV: 100 PPM
TOLUENE (SARA III)
CAS: 108-88-3
RTECS: XS5250000
Fraction By Weight: 0.4%
OSHA PEL 200 PPM/150 STEL
ACGIH TLV: 50 PPM; 9293
EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS
DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS
ETHYL BENZENE (SARA III)
CAS: 100-41-4
RTECS: DA0700000
Fraction By Weight: 0.2%
OSHA PEL 100 PPM/125 STEL
ACGIH TLV: 100 PPM/125STEL 9192
EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS
DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS
Hazards
LD50 LC50 Mixture:TLV: 100 PPM BASED ON COMPOSITION
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EYE-SLIGHTLY IRRITATING BUT DOES NOT
INJURE TISSUE. INHALATION-HIGH VAPOR/AEROSOL CONCENTRATIONS (>1000
PPM) ARE IRRITATING TO THE EYES & RESPIRATORY TRACT.
INGESTION-SMALL AMOUNTS ASPIRATED INTO THE RESPIRATORY SYSTEM
DURING INGESTION MAYCAUSE MILD TO SEVERE PULMONARY INJURY, POSSIBLY
PROGRESSING TO DEATH.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT CARCINOGENIC.
Effects of Overexposure:INHALATION-HIGH VAPOR CONCENTRATIONS MAY CAUSE
HEADACHES, DIZZINESS, ANESTHESIA, DROWSINESS, UNCONSCIOUSNESS AND
OTHER CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM EFFECTS, INCLUDING DEATH.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:SKIN CONTACT MAY AGGRAVATE AN
EXISTING DERMATITIS CONDITIONS.
First Aid
First Aid:EYE-FLUSH EYES WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER UNTIL IRRITATION
SUBSIDES. IF IRRITATION PERSISTS, GET MEDICAL ATTENTION. SKIN-FLUSH
WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER; USE SOAP. REMOVE CONTAMINATED
CLOTHING. INH ALATION-USING PROPER RESPIRATORY PROTECTION, REMOVE
AFFECTED VICTIM FROM EXPOSURE. ADMINISTER CPR IF BREATHING IS
STOPPED. CALL FPR MEDICAL ATTENTION. INGESTION-DO NOT INDUCE
VOMITING. KEEP AT REST.
Fire Fighting
Flash Point Method:TCC
Flash Point:100F,38C
Autoignition Temp:Autoignition Temp Text:490F
Lower Limits:2.3
Upper Limits:14.4
Extinguishing Media:USE FOAM, DRY CHEMICAL, OR WATER SPRAY TO
EXTINGUISH FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE WATER SPRAY TO COOL FIRE EXPOSED SURFACES
AND TO PROTECT PERSONNEL. ISOALTE "FUEL" SUPPLY FROM FIRE AREA.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:AVOID SPRAYING WATER DIRECTLY INTO
STORAGE CONTAINER DUE TO DANGER OF BOILOVER. THIS LIQUID IS
VOLATILE AND GIVES OFF INVISIBLE VAPORS.
Accidental Release
Spill Release Procedures:ELIMINATE IGNITION SOURCES. PREVENT ADDITIONAL
DISCHARGE OF MATERIAL. FOR SMALL SPILLS IMPLEMENT CLEANUP
PROCEDURES; FOR LRAGE SPILLS IMPLEMENT CLEANUP PROCEDURES &, IF IN
PUBLIC AREA, KEEP PUBLIC AWA Y & ADVISE AUTHORITIES.
Handling
Handling and Storage Precautions:STORAGE TEMPERATURE, AMBIENT.
Other Precautions:EMPTY CONTAINERS RETAIN PRODUCT RESIDUE AND CAN BE
DANGEROUS. DO NOT PRESSURIZE, CUT, WELD, BRAZE, SOLDER, DRILL,
GRIND OR EXPOSE SUCH CONTAINERS TO HEAT, FLAME, SPARKS, STATIC
ELECTRICITY OR OTHER SO URCES OF IGNITION.
Exposure Controls
Respiratory Protection:NIOSH.MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATORS MAY BE NECESSARY
TO PREVENT OVEREXPOSURE BY INHALATION.
Ventilation:THE USE OF LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION IS RECOMMENDED TO
CONTROL PROCESS EMISSIONS.
Protective Gloves:CHEMICAL RESISTANT GLOVES.
Eye Protection:WEAR SAFETY GLASSSES WITH SIDE SHIELDS.
Other Protective Equipment:WEAR LONG SLEEVES.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER USING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE
Chemical Properties
HCC:F4
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:315F,157C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:-4F,-20C
Vapor Pres:6 MMHG
Vapor Density:3.90
Spec Gravity:0.79
Viscosity:1 CST
Evaporation Rate & Reference:<0.1, N-BUTYL ACETATE=1
Solubility in Water:LESS THAN 0.01
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR COLORLESS LIQUID, HYDROCARBON ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100
Stability
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
HALOGENS, MOLTEN SULFUR, STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE.
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:WILL NOT OCCUR.
Disposal
Waste Disposal Methods:RECOVER BY PUMPING (USE AN EXPLOSION PROOF OR
HAND PUMP) OR WITH A SUITABLE ABSORBENT. CONSULT AN EXPERT ON
DISPOSAL OF RECOVERED MATERIAL & ENSURE CONFORMITY TO LOCAL
DISPOSAL REGULATIONS.
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