BGYHZ - GP-20

  • MSDS: BGYHZ
  • Manufacturer: PENNWALT CORP
  • Product Name: GP-20
  • National Stock Number: 9150-00F008600
Product Identification

Product ID:GP-20
MSDS Date:08/01/1985
FSC:9150
NIIN:00F008600
MSDS Number: BGYHZ

Responsible Party
PENNWALT CORPORATION
21 LIPPINCOTT ST.
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19132

Emergency Phone: (215) 225-7473

Info Phone: (215) 225-7473

Preparer: PERCY R. KANGA

Cage: 7K913

Contractor
PENNWALT CORPORATION/ELF ATOCHEM NORTH AMERICA
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19102 US

Telephone: 215-587-7711

Cage: 7K913

Ingredients

PETROLEUM OIL

CAS: 64742-52-5

RTECS: PY8035000

Fraction By Weight: <89.0%

OSHA PEL 350 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 2000 MG/CUM


LIGHT NAPHTHALIC DISTILLATE

CAS: 64742-53-6

RTECS: PY8036000

Fraction By Weight: <89.0%

ACGIH TLV: 5 MG/CUM (MIST)


PARAFFIN WAXES & HYDROCARBON WAXES, CHLORINATED

CAS: 63449-39-8

RTECS: RV0450000

Fraction By Weight: 3.0%

ACGIH TLV: 5 MG/CUM

Hazards

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EYE: MAY BE MILDLY IRRITATING. SKIN:
DEFATTER.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:EYES: MAY BE MILDLY IRRITATING. SKIN: DEFATTER.

First Aid

First Aid:SKIN: FLUSH WITH SOAP & WATER. REMOVE/LAUNDER CONTAMINATED
CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE. EYE: FLUSH WITH PLENTY OF WATER FOR AT LEAST
15 MINS. HOLD EYELIDS OPEN WHILE FLUSHING. GET MED ATT. INHALATION:
REMOV E TO FRESH AIR. INGESTION: DON'T INDUCEVOMITING. GET MED ATT.

Fire Fighting

Flash Point:375F
Extinguishing Media:CO2, DRY CHEMICAL, FOAM
Fire Fighting Procedures:WATER MAY CAUSE FROTHING.

Accidental Release

Spill Release Procedures:ABSORB WITH SAND OR INERT MATERIAL.

Handling

Handling and Storage Precautions:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Other Precautions:MINIMUM CONTACT WITH THIS & ALL CHEMICALS IS
RECOMMENDED AS A GOOD GENERAL POLICY TO FOLLOW.

Exposure Controls

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH APPROVED FILTER-DUST, FUME, MIST
Ventilation:PROVIDE LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION TO KEEP Protective Gloves:NEOPRENE
Eye Protection:GOGGLES
Work Hygienic Practices:REMOVE/LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE
REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health

Chemical Properties

Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:0F
Spec Gravity:0.946
Solubility in Water:NIL
Appearance and Odor:AMBER FLUID WITH TACKY CONSISTENCY.

Stability

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZERS
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CO, CO2, CHLORINE COMPOUNDS

Disposal

Waste Disposal Methods:CONSULT FEDERAL, STATE, OR LOCAL AUTHORITIES FOR
PROPER DISPOSAL PROCEDURES.

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