Product ID:STRIPPER 25
MSDS Date:05/21/1993
FSC:8010
NIIN:00-160-5798
MSDS Number: BSRWS

CREST INDUSTRIAL CHEMICALS INC

6341 BEVERLY HILL
HOUSTON, TX 77242
US

Emergency Phone: 713-780-1828/800-255-3924

Info Phone: 713-780-8169/1828

Preparer: J D BENNETT

Cage: 77513

CREST INDUSTRIAL CHEMICALS INC

42242 HOUSTON, TX 77057-6500 US

Telephone: 713-780-1828

Cage: 77513

METHYLENE CHLORIDE (SARA III)

CAS: 75-09-2

RTECS: PA8050000

Fraction By Weight: >55%

OSHA PEL 500 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 50 PPM

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

TOLUENE (SARA III)

CAS: 108-88-3

RTECS: XS5250000

Fraction By Weight: >16%

OSHA PEL 150 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 50 PPM

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

ACETONE (SARA III)

CAS: 67-64-1

RTECS: AL3150000

Fraction By Weight: >25%

OSHA PEL 1000 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 1000 PPM

EPA Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

METHANOL (SARA III)

CAS: 67-56-1

RTECS: PC1400000

Fraction By Weight: >10%

OSHA PEL 200 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 250 PPM

EPA Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

4.2 LBS/GAL; 495 GRAMS/LITER

RTECS: 9999999VO

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:UNKNOWN IARC:YES OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS MAY CAUSE COLLAPSE &
DAMAGE TO HEART. INHALATION: UNCONSCIOUSNESS, DEATH, DIZZINESS,
DRUNKENESS. CARDIAC ARRYTHMIAS. IRRITATION TO UPPER RESPIRATORY
TRACT. EFFECTS ARE CUMULATIVE AND MAY EFFECT THE OPTIC NERVE.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:METHYLENE CHLORIDE LISTED POTENTIAL
CARCINOGEN BY IARC. NOT BELIEVED MEASURABLE CARCINOGENIC RISK WHEN
USED AS DIRECTED.
Effects of Overexposure:CENTRL NERV SYS EFFECTS. CARBOXYHEMOGLOBINEMIS
(AFFECTS BLOOD'S ABILITY TO TRANSPORT OXYGEN). CENTRAL NERVOUS
SYSTEM DEPRESSION (GIDDINESS, HEADACHE, DIZZINESS, NAUSEA,
UNCONSCIOUSNESS, DEATH). KIDNEY DAMAGE (CHANGE IN URINE OUTPUT).
LIVERDAMAGE (APPETITE LOSS, JAUNDICE, UPPER RESP TRACT). HEART
DAMAGE (SHORT BREATH).
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PREEXISTING SKIN, EYE, &
RESPIRATORY DISORDERS MAY BE AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE TO PRODUCT.
IMPAIRED KIDNEY, LIVER, HEART FUNCTIONS FROM PREEXISTING DISORDERS
MAY BE AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE TO PRODUCT.

First Aid:EYE:IMMED FLUSH W/WATER 15 MIN. GET MED AID IMMED. SKIN:IMMED
FLUSH W/WATER 15 MIN. REMOVE CONTAM CLOTH IMMED. GET MED AID IMMED.
INHAL:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GIVE OXYGEN IF BREATHING DIFFICULT. GIVE
AR TIF RESP IF NOT BREATHING. GET MED AID IMMED. INGEST:DON'T
INDUCE VOMITING. NOTHING BY MOUTH TO UNCONSCIOUS. GIVE LRG QTY OF
WATER. IF VOMIT, GIVE MORE WATER. GET MED AID. TREAT FOR METHANOL
POISONING

Flash Point Method:TCC
Flash Point:60.8F,16.0C
Extinguishing Media:CARBON DIOXIDE, CHEMICAL FOAM, OR A WATER MIST
Fire Fighting Procedures:TOXIC CHLORINE & CARBON OXIDES. DON'T ENTER
FIRE SPACE W/OUT FULL BUNKER GEAR INCLUDING POSITIVE PRESSURE NIOSH
SCBA. COOL FIRE EXPOSED CONTAINERS W/WATER.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:TOXIC OXIDES OF CARBON & CHLORINE MAY BE
PRODUCED. COOL CNTNRS EXPOSED TO HEAT W/H2O TO PREVENT PRESSR
BLDUP. COOL CONTNRS W/LRG AMTS H2O TO PREVENT WEAKENING.

Spill Release Procedures:DANGER.CORROSIVE.PREVENT BODILY CONTACT W/
SPILLED MAT'L.WEAR RESPIRATOR & FULL BODY PROTECT
CLOTH.SLIPPERY.STOP LEAK AT SOURCE IF SAFE.DIKE/CONTAIN.REMOVE
W/VACUUM TRUCK OR PUMP TO STORAGE VESSEL.USE ABSORBENT REST

Handling and Storage Precautions:DON'T STORE IN SUNLIGHT.STORE BETWEEN
32 TO 80F.AVOID USE IN UNVENTED AREAS.DISCARD BULGING CNTNR.DON'T
RECYCLE/REUSE CNTNR.STORE IN COOL,VENTED AREA.
Other Precautions:STORE AWAY FROM OTHER CHEMICAL.KEEP CNTNR CLSD.DON'T
USE PRESSURE TO EMPTY CNTNR.DON'T GET ON
SKIN,EYES,CLOTHING.CONTENTS MAY BE UNDER PRESSURE.OPEN CAUTIOUSLY
TO AVOID SPURTING.DO NOT CUT GRIND OR WE LD ON CNTNR.OBEY HZD
WARNING.

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA BREATHING APPARATUS. POSITIVE
PRESSURE HOSE MASK/AIR LINE MASK ADVISED IF TLV EXCEEDED. USE
W/FULL FACE SHIELD & OPERATED IN POSITIVE PRESSURE MODE. LIMITED
USE, FULL FACE MASK W/ORGANIC VA POR CARTRIDGE IF NOT OXYGEN
DEFICIENT.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST. MECHANICAL EXHAUST .
Protective Gloves:SOLVENT RESISTANT GLOVES
Eye Protection:FULL FACE SHIELD. DO NOT WEAR CONTACTS.
Other Protective Equipment:SOLVENT RESISTANT APRONS, BOOTS, AND SUITS
MUST BE WORN.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH EXPOSED AREAS W/SOAP & WATER AFTER USING.
DON'T SMOKE AROUND PRODUCT.DON'T REUSE CONTAM CLOTH.DISCARD CONTAM
LEATHE
Supplemental Safety and Health
PRECAUTIONS CONT'D: EMPTY CNTNR RETAIN RESIDUE TREAT AS IF FULL. OPEN
CAUTIOUSLY TO AVOID INJURY BY SPURTING. TO OPEN, COVER OPENING TO
AVOID SPURTING, THEN SLOWLY TURN BUNG TO BREAK SEAL & RELEAVE IN
TERNAL PRESSURE. ONLY AFTER PRESSURE EQUALIZED, REMOVE THE BUNG. IF
IN DOUBT DON'T REMOVE BUNG. SEEK SUPERVISION.

HCC:F2
Vapor Pres:360
Vapor Density:>1
Spec Gravity:1.02 (WATER=1)
Evaporation Rate & Reference:>1 (BU AC=1)
Solubility in Water:SLIGHTLY SOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:VISCOUS TAN LIQUID WITH A SOLVENT ODOR

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
AVOID STRONG OXIDIZERS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:AVOID STRONG OXIDIZERS
Hazardous Decomposition Products:THERMAL DECOMP WILL PRODUCE TOXIC
OXIDES OF CARBON & CHLORINE. OXIDIZERS WILL PRODUCT
CO2,CO,PHOSGENE,OXIDES OF CHLORINE

Waste Disposal Methods:DO NOT DISPOSE OR DISCHARGE INTO SEWERS OR
NAVIGABLE WATERS. DO NOT ALLOW PRODUCT TO CONTAMINATE GROUND
WATERS. ANY DISPOSAL PRACTICE MUST BE IN COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL,
STATE, AND LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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