BKJMX - THINNER 325

Product Identification

Product ID:THINNER 325
MSDS Date:04/24/1990
FSC:6850
NIIN:00D002729
MSDS Number: BKJMX

Responsible Party
CHEVRON ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH CENTER INC.
15299 SAN PABLO AVE.
RICHMOND, CA 94804-0054
US

Emergency Phone: 415-233-3737

Info Phone: 415-233-3737

Cage: 0AHD1

Contractor
CHEVRON ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH CENTER INC
4054 RICHMOND, CA 94804 US

Telephone: 800-582-3835

Cage: 0AHD1

Ingredients

STODDARD SOLVENT

CAS: 8052-41-3

RTECS: WJ8925000

Fraction By Weight: <=100%

OSHA PEL 500 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 100 PPM; 9293


1,2,4-TRIMETHYLBENZENE (SARA III)

CAS: 95-63-6

RTECS: DC3325000

Fraction By Weight: 0.5%

OSHA PEL 25 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 25 PPM; 9192


MESITYLENE - 1,3,5-TRIMETHYLBENZENE

CAS: 108-67-8

RTECS: OX6825000

Fraction By Weight: 0.2%

Hazards

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE-EYE:NOT SIGNIFICANT
IRRITATION.SKIN:MAY CAUSE MODERATE
IRRITATION,PAIN,SWELLING,BLISTERING.INHALATION:CAN CAUSE CNS
EFFECTS SUCH AS HEADACHE,DIZZINESS,LOSS OF APPETITE,WEAKNESS & LOSS
OF COORDIN ATION.INGESTION:NON-TOXIC BUT IF ASPIRATED INTO LUNG,MAY
CAUSE LUNG INJURY & DEATH.CHRONIC-ANXIETY,DEPRESSION,FATIGUE..
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS SECTION.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

First Aid

First Aid:EYE:FLUSH W/WATER 15 MIN.REMOVE CONTACT LENSES IF
WORN.SKIN:WASH WITH WATER.SEE A DOCTOR IF IRRITATION
PERSISTS.INHALED:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR.SEE A DOCTOR IF
NECESSARY.INGESTED:IF CONSCIOUS,GIVE WATER/M ILK.DO NOT INDUCE
VOMITING.GET IMMEDIATE MEDICAL CARE.

Fire Fighting

Flash Point Method:TCC
Flash Point:105F,41C
Lower Limits:1.0
Upper Limits:6.0
Extinguishing Media:USE WATER FOG, CO2, FOAM AND DRY CHEMICAL.
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIRE FIGHTERS SHOULD USE NIOSH APPROVED SELF
CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS & FULL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT WHEN
FIGHTING CHEMICAL FIRE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:CARBON DIOXIDE AND CARBON MONOXIDE

Accidental Release

Spill Release Procedures:ELIMINATE ALL SOURCES OF IGNITION.STOP THE
LEAK IF POSSIBLE.WEAR PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT.CONTAIN LIQUID.CLEAN UP
SMALL SPILLS USING ABSORBENT MATERIALS/PUMPING.REMOVE CONTAMINATED
SOIL.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE

Handling

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL,DRY,WELL VENTILATED
AREA AWAY FROM HEAT & FLAME.PROTECT CONTAINERS FROM PHYSICAL
DAMAGE.
Other Precautions:AVOID BREATHING OF VAPORS.

Exposure Controls

Respiratory Protection:SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS OR SUPPLIED
AIR MASK
Ventilation:GENERAL ROOM VENTILATION IS NORMALLY ADEQUATE FOR STORAGE
AREAS.
Protective Gloves:POLYVINYL ALCOHOL
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES OR GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH STATION AND SAFETY SHOWER.
INDUSTRIAL-TYPE WORK CLOTHING AND APRON AS REQUIRED.
Work Hygienic Practices:DO NOT INHALE VAPORS. USE GOOD CHEMICAL HYGIENE
PRACTICE. AVOID UNNECESSARY CONTACT.
Supplemental Safety and Health

Chemical Properties

HCC:F4
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:325F,163C
Vapor Pres:2.8 @ 68F
Vapor Density:4.8
Spec Gravity:0.788
Evaporation Rate & Reference:0.22 (N-BUTYL ACETATE=1)
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS LIQUID
Percent Volatiles by Volume:>99

Stability

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS SUCH AS CHLORATES, NITRATES, PEROXIDES, ETC.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HIGH TEMPERATURES, OPEN FLAMES
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NOT DETERMINED.

Disposal

Waste Disposal Methods:PLACE CONTAMINATED MATERIAL IN DISPOSABLE
CONTAINERS AND DISPOSE OF IN A MANNER CONSISTENT WITH ALL FEDERAL,
STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS.CONTACT LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL OR HEALTH
AUTHORITIES FOR APPROVED DISPOSAL OF THIS MATERIAL.

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