Product ID:BEAR LACQUER THINNER A
MSDS Date:07/01/1986
FSC:8010
NIIN:00F008694
MSDS Number: BGYNB

ASHLAND CHEMICAL COMPANY

COLUMBUS, OH 43216

Emergency Phone: (606) 324-1133

Info Phone: (614) 889-3333

Cage: 5A188

ASHLAND CHEMICAL CO

DUBLIN, OH 43017 US

Telephone: 614-889-4505

Cage: 5A188

2-BUTOXYETHANOL

CAS: 111-76-2

RTECS: KJ8575000

Fraction By Weight: 1-10%

OSHA PEL S, 50 PPM

ACGIH TLV: S, 25 PPM; 9293

ISOBUTYL ACETATE (SARA III)

CAS: 110-19-0

RTECS: AI4025000

Fraction By Weight: 10-30%

OSHA PEL 150 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 150 PPM; 9192

EPA Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

ALIPHATIC NAPHTHA

CAS: 64742-89-8

Fraction By Weight: 30-60%

OSHA PEL 500 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 100 PPM

TOLUENE (SARA III)

CAS: 108-88-3

RTECS: XS5250000

Fraction By Weight: 10-30%

OSHA PEL 200 PPM/150 STEL

ACGIH TLV: 50 PPM; 9293

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

METHYL ETHYL KETONE (2-BUTANONE) (MEK) (SARA III)

CAS: 78-93-3

RTECS: EL6475000

Fraction By Weight: 10-30%

OSHA PEL 200 PPM/300 STEL

ACGIH TLV: 200 PPM/300STEL 9192

EPA Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL (SARA III)

CAS: 67-63-0

RTECS: NT8050000

Fraction By Weight: 10-30%

OSHA PEL 400 PPM/500 STEL

ACGIH TLV: 400 PPM/500STEL;9192

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EYES: IRRITATION, REDNESS, TEARING.
SKIN: CAN CAUSE MODERATE IRRITATION/DEFATTING/DERMATITIS.
INHALATION: NASAL/RESPIRATORY
IRRITATION/DIZZINESS/WEAKNESS/FATIGUE/NAUSEA/HEADACHE/UNCONSCIOUSNE
SS/ASPHYX IATION. INGESTION: GASTROINTESTINAL
IRRITATION/VOMITING/DIARRHEA/NAUSEA.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:EYES: IRRITATION/REDNESS/TEARING. SKIN: CAN
CAUSE MODERATE IRRITATION, DEFATTING, & DERMATITIS. INHALATION:
NASAL/RESPIRATORY
IRRITATION/DIZZINESS/WEAKNESS/FATIGUE/NAUSEA/HEADACHE/UNCONSCIOUSNE
SS/ASPH YXIATION. INGESTION: GASTROINTESTINAL
IRRITATION/NAUSEA/VOMITING/DIARRHEA.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:THIS MATERIAL HAS APPARENTLY BEEN
FOUND TO CAUSE EFFECTS IN HUMANS, ANEMIA, LIVER/BLOOD
ABNORMALITIES, KIDNEY, LUNG, SPLEEN, & BRAIN DAMAGE.

First Aid:SKIN: WASH W/SOAP & WATER. REMOVE/LAUNDER CONTAMINATED
CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE. EYE: FLUSH W/LARGE AMTS OF WATER. GET MED
ATT. INGESTION: DON'T INDUCE VOMITING. KEEP PERSON WARM, QUIET/GET
MED ATT. ASPI RATION INTO LUNGS CAN CAUSE CHEMICAL PNEUMONITIS
WHICH CAN BE FATAL. INHALAION: MOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF BREATHING IS
DIFFICULT, ADMINISTER OXYGEN. IF STOPPED, GIVE ARTIFICIAL RESP.
KEEP PERSON QUIET.

Flash Point Method:TCC
Flash Point:<20F
Lower Limits:1.1%
Extinguishing Media:REGULAR FOAM, WATER FOG, CO2, DRY CHEMICAL
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SCBA W/FULL FACEPIECE OPERATED IN
PRESSURE-DEMAND. ALL 5 GALS & LARGE METAL CONTAINERS SHOULD BE
GROUNDED/BONDED WHEN MATERIAL IS TRANSFERRED.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:MATERIAL IS HIGHLY VOLATILE/READILY GIVES
OFF VAPORS WHICH MAY TRAVEL/ALONG THE GROUND/BE MOVED BY
VENTILATION/IGNITED BY FLAMES, SPARKS/OTHER IGNITION SOURCES.

Spill Release Procedures:ELIMINATE ALL IGNITION SOURCES. WEAR
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT. DIKE, PUMP TO SALVAGE TANK. ABSORB REMAINDER
ON SAND, CLAY, EARTH, OR OTHER ABSORBENT MATERAL & SHOVEL INTO
CONTAINERS. PREVENT RUN-OFF TO SE WERS, STREAMS OR OTHER BODIES OF
WATER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:CONTAINERS OF THIS MATERIAL MAY BE
HAZARDOUS WHEN EMPTIED. SINCE EMPTIED CONTAINERS RETAIN PRODUCT
RESIDUES (VAPOR, LIQUID & SOLID).
Other Precautions:NEVER USE WELDING OR CUTTING TORCH NEAR DRUM (EVEN
EMPTY) BECAUSE PRODUCT/RESIDUE CAN IGNITE EXPLOSIVELY.

Respiratory Protection:IF TLV OF THE PRODUCT IS EXCEEDED, A NIOSH/MSHA
JOINTLY APPROVED AIR SUPPLIED RESPIRATOR IS ADVISED IN ABSENCE OF
PROPER ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL.
Ventilation:PROVIDE SUFFICIENT MECHANICAL/LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION TO
KEEP Protective Gloves:NITRILE
Eye Protection:GOGGLES, SAFETY GLASSES
Other Protective Equipment:WEAR IMPERVIOUS CLOTHING & BOOTS.
Work Hygienic Practices:REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING/LAUNDER BEFORE
REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:175F
Vapor Pres:70
Vapor Density:>AIR
Spec Gravity:Evaporation Rate & Reference:SLOWER THAN ETHER
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100%

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS
Hazardous Decomposition Products:MAY FORM TOXIC MATERIALS, CO2 & CO,
VARIOUS HYDROCARBONS, ETC.

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE, AND
FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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