BHKXJ - RED INSULATING ENAMEL

Product Identification

Product ID:RED INSULATING ENAMEL
MSDS Date:12/05/1989
FSC:5970
NIIN:00-161-7422
MSDS Number: BHKXJ

Responsible Party
WESTINGHOUSE ELECTRIC CORP,INSULATING DIV
MANOR, PA 15665
US

Emergency Phone: 412-864-7960 ,804-855-2400 (DISTB)

Info Phone: 412-864-7960

Cage: 79500

Contractor
WESTINGHOUSE ELECTRIC CORP,CORPORATE STANDARDS
PITTSBURGH, PA 15235-5068 US

Telephone: 412-256-1000

Cage: 79500

Ingredients

XYLENES (O-,M-,P- ISOMERS) (SARA III)

CAS: 1330-20-7

RTECS: ZE2100000

Fraction By Weight: 45.0%

OSHA PEL 100 PPM/150 STEL

ACGIH TLV: 100 PPM/150STEL;9192

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS


LEAD COMPOUNDS

CAS: 7439-92-1

Fraction By Weight: 0.27%

OSHA PEL 0.05 MG/M3 (PB)

ACGIH TLV: 0.15 MG/M3 (PB);8990

EPA Report Quantity: 1 LB

DOT Report Quantity: 1 LB


CALCIUM CARBONATE (MARBLE) (LIMESTONE)

CAS: 1317-65-3

RTECS: EV9580000

Fraction By Weight: 8.0%

OSHA PEL 15 MG/M3 TDUST

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/M3 TDUST; 9192


IRON OXIDE

CAS: 1309-37-1

RTECS: NO7400000

Fraction By Weight: 10.0%

OSHA PEL 10 MG/M3 (FE)

ACGIH TLV: 5 MG/M3(FE),B2; 9293

Hazards

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE:MAY BE ABSORBED THROUGH THE
SKIN;IRRITATIO OF EYES AND SKIN;MAY CAUSE CONJUNCTIVITIS;CNS
EFFECTS LIKE HEADACHE,DIZZINESS,VIRTIGO,INCO-ORDINATION;INGESTION
MAY CAUSE PAIN,NAUSEA,VOMITING,CHRONIC:
DERMATITIS,CONJUNCTIVITIS,LUNG DAMAGE CRACKING OF SKIN,BLOOD
CHANGES,LIVER AND KIDNEY DAMAGE.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NO DATA PER MSDS
Effects of Overexposure:OVEREXPOSURE MAY LEAD TO EYE, SKIN &
RESPIRATORY TRACT IRRITATION. VAPORS MAY CAUSE DIZZINESS,
HEADACHES, NAUSEA, AND SKIN/EYE IRRITATION. INHALING LIQUID WHILE
VOMITING CAN SERIOUSLY INJURE LUNGS. MA Y BURN OR BE ABSORBED
THROUGH SKIN DURING PROLONGED OR REPEATED CONTACT, CAUSING SERIOUS
INTERNAL INJURY.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PERSONS WITH EXISTING EYE, SKIN,
AND RESPIRATORY DISORDERS MAY BE AT INCREASED RISK WHEN HANDLING OR
USING THIS PRODUCT.

First Aid

First Aid:SKIN: REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING. WASH WITH SOAP AND WATER.
GET MEDICAL ATTENTION IF IRRITATION DEVELOPS. INHALATION: REMOVE TO
FRESH AIR & RESTORE BREATHING IF NECESSARY. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION.
EYE : IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH WATER FOR 15 MINUTES WHILE HOLDING
EYELIDS OPEN. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION. INGESTION: GET IMMEDIATE
MEDICAL ATTENTION IF LARGE AMOUNTS ARE SWALLOWED. DO NOT INDUCE
VOMITING.

Fire Fighting

Flash Point Method:TCC
Flash Point:65.0F,18.3C
Lower Limits:1.0
Upper Limits:7.0
Extinguishing Media:USE CARBON DIOXIDE, FOAM, DRY CHEMICAL, OR WATER
FOG.
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIRE FIGHTERS SHOULD USE NIOSH APPROVED SCBA &
FULL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT WHEN FIGHTING CHEMICAL FIRE. USE WATER
SPRAY TO COOL NEARBY CONTAINERS EXPOSED TO FIRE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:LIQUID MAY BE IGNITED;FIRE OR EXCESSIVE
HEAT MAY CAUSE PRODUCTION OF HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS.

Accidental Release

Spill Release Procedures:USE ABSORBENT MATERIAL TO COLLECT AND CONTAIN
FOR SALVAGE OR DISPOSAL. REMOVE ALL SOURCES OF IGNITION AND WEAR
PROPER PROTECTION EQUIPMENT.

Handling

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP CONTAINER CLOSED AND AWAY FROM
HEAT, SPARKS, AND OPEN FLAME. FLAMMABLE LIQUID; EMPTY CONTAINERS
MAY CONTAIN HAZARDOUS VAPORS AND RESIDUES.
Other Precautions:AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES AND SKIN.DO NOT BREATHE
VAPORS/MIST.

Exposure Controls

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR. AIR-SUPPLIED
OR FILTERING TYPE WITH ORGANIC VAPOR CARTRIDGES ARE RECOMMENDED.
Ventilation:LOCAL AND MECHANICAL(GENERAL) ARE BOTH RECOMMENDED. AVOID
OPEN ELECTRICAL IGNITION SOURCES NEAR PRODUCT VAPOR AREAS.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER OR PLASTIC RECOMMENDED.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES OR SAFETY GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH STATION & SAFETY SHOWER. WEAR
INDUSTRIAL TYPE WORK CLOTHING AND APRON AS REQUIRED.
Work Hygienic Practices:CHANGE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING AS SOON AS
POSSIBLE AND THROUGHLY FLUSH AFFECTED AREAS WITH COOL WATER. WASH
BEFORE EATING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
DO NOT TAKE INTERNALLY. USE ONLY WITH ADEQUATE VENTILATION. AVOID
BREATHING VAPORS AND EYE OR SKIN CONTACT. REMOVE ANY GROSS AMOUNT
OF VARNISH FROM THE SKIN AS SOON AS PRACTICAL, ESPECIALLY BEFORE
EAT ING OR SMOKING. OVEN CURING MAY EVOLVE POSSIBLY HARMFUL VAPORS.
AVOID INHALING VAPORS AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE VENTILATION.

Chemical Properties

HCC:F2
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:279F,137C
Vapor Pres:9.5
Vapor Density:3.66
Spec Gravity:1.12
Evaporation Rate & Reference:9.5(ETHER=1)
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:RED LIQUID
Percent Volatiles by Volume:60.0

Stability

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS
Stability Condition to Avoid:HIGH TEMPERATURES, SPARKS, AND OPEN FLAMES
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON DIOXIDE,CARBON MONOXIDE,PIGMENT
DUST AND OTHER TRACES OF INCOMPLETELY BURNED CARBON PRODUCTS.

Disposal

Waste Disposal Methods:INCINERATE OR DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL
APPLICABLE LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS CONCERNING
HEALTH AND POLLUTION.

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