BMQCF - BLACK ASPHALT VARNISH

Product Identification

Product ID:BLACK ASPHALT VARNISH
MSDS Date:08/23/1990
FSC:8010
NIIN:00-299-0214
MSDS Number: BMQCF

Responsible Party
FARWEST PAINT MANUFACTURING CO
4522 SOUTH 183RD ST
TUKWILA, WA 98168
US

Emergency Phone: 206-941-1619

Info Phone: 206-244-8844

Cage: 2F266

Contractor
FARWEST PAINT MANUFACTURING CO
TUKWILA, WA 98168 US

Telephone: 206-244-8844

Cage: 2F266

Ingredients

ALIPHATIC HYDROCARBON (VAPOR PRESSURE 2.0 MM HG @ 68 F)

CAS: 8052-41-3

RTECS: WJ8925000

Fraction By Weight: 48 - 53%

OSHA PEL 500 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 100 PPM; 9293


AROMATIC HYDROCARBON (SARA 313) (VAPOR PRESSURE 22 MM HG @

CAS: 1330-20-7

RTECS: ZE2100000

Fraction By Weight: 1 - 5%

ACGIH TLV: 100 PPM

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS


ETHYLENE GLYCOL MONO N-PROPYL ETHER (VAPOR PRESSURE 1.3 MM

CAS: 2807-30-9

RTECS: KM2800000

Fraction By Weight: 7%

ACGIH TLV: 25 PPM

Hazards

Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EYE: CAN CAUSE SEVERE IRRITATION,
REDNESS, TEARING, BLURRED VISION. SKIN (PROLONGED/REPEATED): CAN
CAUSE MODERATE IRRITATION, DEFATTING, DERMATITIS. BREATHING:
EXCESSIVE INHALATION OF VAPORS CAN CAUSE NASAL & RESPIRATORY
IRRITATION, DIZZINESS, WEAKNESS, FATIGUE, NAUSEA, HEADACHE,
POSSIBLE UNCONSCIOUSNESS & EVEN *
Effects of Overexposure:*ASPHYXIATION. SWALLOWING: CAN CAUSE
GASTROINTESTINAL IRRITATION, NAUSEA, VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.
ASPIRATION OF MATERIAL INTO THE LUNGS CAN CAUSE CHEMICAL
PNEUMONITIS WHICH CAN BE FATAL.

First Aid

First Aid:SKIN: WASH W/SOAP & WATER. REMOVE CONTAM CLOTHING. EYES:
FLUSH W/LRG AMT WATER, LIFTING LIDS OCCASIONALLY, GET MED ATTN.
INGEST: DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. KEEP WARM, QUIET. GET MED ATTN.
ASPIRATION OF M AT'L INTO LUNGS DUE TO VOMITING CAN CAUSE CHEM
PNEUMONITIS WHICH CAN BE FATAL. INHAL: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF
BREATHING DIFFICULT, GIVE OXYGEN. NO BREATHING, GIVE ARTIF RESP.
KEEP QUIET. GET MED AID.

Fire Fighting

Flash Point Method:TCC
Flash Point:100F,38C
Lower Limits:1.0%
Extinguishing Media:FOAM, CO2, DRY CHEMICAL.
Fire Fighting Procedures:NEVER USE NEAR OR AROUND WELDERS OR CUTTING
TORCHES. DRUM (EVEN EMPTY) BECAUSE PRODUCT (EVEN JUST RESIDUE) CAN
IGNIT EXPLOSIVELY.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS WITH A
FULL FACEPIECE OPERATED IN PRESSURE-DEMAND OR OTHER POSITIVE
PRESSURE MODE.

Accidental Release

Spill Release Procedures:SMALL: ABSORB LIQ ON ABSORBENT. TRANSFER TO
HOOD. LRG: ELIMINATE IGNITION SOURCES. EVAC UNPROTECTED. STOP
SPILL, DIKE, PUMP LIQ TO SALVAGE TANK. USE ABSORB. PREVENT RUN-OFF
TO SEWERS/STREAMS/OTHER WAT ER. IF OCCURRS NOTIFY AUTHORITIES AS
REQUIRED.

Handling

Handling and Storage Precautions:CONTAINERS OF MAT'L MAY BE HAZARDOUS
WHEN EMPTIED, SINCE EMPTIED CONTAINERS RETAIN PRODUCT RESIDUES.
OBSERVE ALL HAZARD PRECAUTIONS IN DATA SHEET.

Exposure Controls

Respiratory Protection:TLV OF PROD/COMPONENT EXCEEDED, NIOSH/MSHA
APPRVD AIR SUPPLD RSPRTR IN ABSENCE OF ENVIRNMNTL CNTRL. OSHA REGS
PERMIT OTHER NIOSH/MSHA RSPRTRS UNDER SPECIFIED CONDITIONS (SEE
SFTY EQUIP SUPPLR). ENGNR/ ADMIN CONTROLS SHOULD BE IMPLEMENTED.
Ventilation:PROVIDE SUFF MECHAN (GENERAL/LOCAL) VENT TO MAINTAIN
EXPOSURE BELOW TLV(S).
Protective Gloves:WEAR RESISTANT GLOVES (NITRILE RUBBER)
Eye Protection:SFTY GLASSES, PREFER CHEM SPLASH GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:TO PREVENT REPEATED OR PROLONGED SKIN
CONTACT, WEAR IMPERVIOUS CLOTHING AND BOOTS.
Work Hygienic Practices:KEEP AREA CLEAN/FREE FROM LEAKS & SPILLS. WASH
W/SOAP & WATER BEFORE HANDLING FOOD/DRINK. WASH CONTAM CLOTH BEFORE
REUSE
Supplemental Safety and Health

Chemical Properties

HCC:F4
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:300 TO 410F
Vapor Pres:> AIR
Evaporation Rate & Reference:SLOWER THAN ETHER.
Appearance and Odor:JET BLACK THIN LIQUID WITH A MILD PETROLEUM ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:63

Stability

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
AVOID CONTACT WITH STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:KEEP AWAY FROM OPEN FLAMES, SPARKS, AND
HEAT. DO NOT WELD NEAR OR AROUND PRODUCT.

Disposal

Waste Disposal Methods:DESTROY BY LIQUID INCINERATION. CONTAMINATED
ABSORBENT MAY BE DEPOSITED IN A LANDFILL IN ACCORDANCE WITH
FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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