Product ID:RP 78-2
MSDS Date:01/25/1994
FSC:8030
NIIN:01-008-0829
MSDS Number: BWKWZ

CIBA-GEIGY CORP FORMULATED SYSTEMS GROUP

4917 DAWN AVE
EAST LANSING, MI 48823-5605
US

Emergency Phone: 517-351-5900/800-888-8372

Info Phone: 517-351-5900/800-888-8372

Preparer: M MUNSELL

Cage: 02684

CIBA SPECIALTY CHEMICALS CORPORATION

EAST LANSING, MI 48823-5691 US

Telephone: 517-351-5900

Cage: 02684

HEXANE, N-HEXANE

CAS: 110-54-3

RTECS: MN9275000

OSHA PEL 1800 MG/CUM

ACGIH TLV: 176 MG/CUM

EPA Report Quantity: 1 LB

DOT Report Quantity: 1 LB

STODDARD SOLVENT (PETROLEUM DISTILLATE), MINERAL SPIRITS

CAS: 8052-41-3

RTECS: WJ8925000

OSHA PEL 500 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 100 PPM

LIGHT ALIPHATIC NAPHTHA, VM & P NAPHTHA, LACOLENE

CAS: 64742-89-8

OSHA PEL 300 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 300 PPM

HYDROCARBON PROPELLANT, PETROLEUM GASES LIQUEFIED

CAS: 68476-86-8

ACGIH TLV: 1000 PPM

388 G/L

RTECS: 9999999VO

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:MAY CAUSE DIZZINESS/NARCOSIS IN HIGH
VAPOR CONCENTRATIONS. WILL CAUSE DEFATTING OF SKIN. EFFECTS ARE
REVERSIBLE. LONG TERM EXPOSURE (YEARS) TO VAPOR MAY CAUSE LUNG,
KIDNEY/LIVER DAMAGE.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:MAY CAUSE DIZZINESS/NARCOSIS IN HIGH VAPOR
CONCENTRATIONS. WILL CAUSE DEFATTING OF SKIN. EFFECTS ARE
REVERSIBLE. LONG TERM EXPOSURE (YEARS) TO VAPOR MAY CAUSE LUNG,
KIDNEY/LIVER DAMAGE.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:SKIN & EYE CONDITIONS

First Aid:EYES: FLUSH EYES W/WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINS. SKIN: WASH
W/SOAP & WATER. INGESTION: IF CONSCIOUS, GIVE PLENTY OF WATER TO
DRINK. DON'T INDUCE VOMITING. INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GIVE
OXYGEN/CP R IF NEEDED. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL CASES. NOTE
TO PHYSICIAN: IF SPRAYED IN EYES, WASH W/BORIC ACID. REDDENING MAY
OCCUR WHICH USUALLY DISAPPEARS W/IN 48 HOURS.

Lower Limits:1.8
Upper Limits:9.5
Extinguishing Media:CO2, DRY CHEMICAL, FOAM, WATER
Fire Fighting Procedures:COOL EXPOSED CONTAINERS W/WATER SPRAY. USE
SCBA.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:HEATED CANS MAY RUPTURE/BURST.
DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS MAY BE TOXIC. CLOSED CONTAINERS MAY EXPLODE
WHEN EXPOSED TO EXTREME HEAT.

Spill Release Procedures:REMOVE BY ABSORBING IN ABSORBENT MATERIAL.

Handling and Storage Precautions:CONTENTS UNDER PRESSURE. VAPOR/GAS
REDUCES OXYGEN AVAILABLE FOR BREATHING. KEEP AWAY FROM HEAT,
SPARKS, FLAME. DON'T PUNCTURE/INCINERATE CONTAINER.
Other Precautions:DON'T EXPOSE TO HEAT/STORE AT TEMP ABOVE 120F. STORE
INDOORS OUT OF DIRECT SUNLIGHT. KEEP CONTAINERS TIGHTLY CLOSED. USE
W/GOOD VENTILATION. DON'T ENTER STORAGE AREAS UNLESS ADEQUATELY
VENTILATED. ISO LATE FROM ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT.

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH APPROVED ORGANIC VAPOR CARTRIDGE
RESPIRATOR WHEN VAPOR/MIST EXPOSURE IS LIKELY
Ventilation:GENERAL MECHANICAL & LOCAL EXHAUST IN ACCORDANCE W/ACGIH
RECOMMENDATIONS.
Protective Gloves:IMPERMEABLE
Eye Protection:SPLASH-PROOF CHEMICAL GOGGLES
Work Hygienic Practices:REMOVE & LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE
REUSE. WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health

Vapor Pres:65-75 PSI
Vapor Density:>1
Evaporation Rate & Reference:(WATER=1): >1
Solubility in Water:0%
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR, COLORLESS LIQUID W/CHARACTERISTIC SOLVENT
ODOR
Percent Volatiles by Volume:99

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
Stability Condition to Avoid:DIRECT SUNLIGHT, HEAT SOURCES, SPARKS,
OPEN FLAMES
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CO2, CO

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE W/FEDERAL, STATE &
LOCAL REGULATIONS. D001 IGNITABLE LIQUID.

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