Product ID:020X304 THINNER MIL-T-81772 TY I
MSDS Date:04/18/1989
FSC:8010
NIIN:00F040867
MSDS Number: BXMND

DESOTO INC

1700 S MOUNT PROSPECT
DES PLAINES, IL 60017-5000
US

Emergency Phone: 312-391-9000

Info Phone: 312-391-9000

Preparer: SHERRIE M STEVENSON

Cage: 62758

DESOTO INC

DES PLAINES, IL 60018-1804 US

Telephone: 708-391-9000

Cage: 62758

2-BUTANONE (METHYL ETHYL KETONE) (MEK)

CAS: 78-93-3

RTECS: EL6475000

Fraction By Weight: 20-50%

OSHA PEL 200 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 590 MG/CUM

EPA Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

BUTYL ACETATE (N-BUTYL ACETATE) *95-2*

CAS: 123-86-4

RTECS: AF7350000

Fraction By Weight: 5-20%

OSHA PEL 710 MG/CUM

ACGIH TLV: 713 MG/CUM

EPA Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

CELLOSOLVE ACETATE (ETHYLENE GLYCOL ETHYL ETHER ACETATE),

CAS: 111-15-9

RTECS: KK8225000

Fraction By Weight: 20-50%

OSHA PEL 100 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 5 PPM SKIN

TOLUENE (IARC CARC- GROUP 3) *95-2*

CAS: 108-88-3

RTECS: XS5250000

Fraction By Weight: 5-20%

OSHA PEL 100 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 100 PPM

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

XYLENE, DIMETHYLBENZENE, XYLOL (IARC - GROUP 3) *95-2*

CAS: 1330-20-7

RTECS: ZE2100000

Fraction By Weight: 5-20%

OSHA PEL 100 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 100 PPM, SKIN

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

891 GR/LTR

RTECS: 9999999VO

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION: MAY CAUSE NASAL &
RESPIRATORY IRRITATION & ACUTE CNS DEPRESSION. ASPHYXIATION. SKIN:
IRRITATION/DERMATITIS. HARMFUL IF ABSORBED. EYES: IRRITATION.
INGESTION: GI IRRITATION. ASPIRATION OF M ATERIAL INTO THE LUNGS
CAN CAUSE CHEMICAL PNEUMONITIS WHICH CAN BE FATAL. (SEE SUPP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION, HEADACHE, DIZZINESS, STAGGERING
GAIT, CONFUSION, UNCONSCIOUS, DEFATTING, NAUSEA, VOMITING,
DIARRHEA, CONCENTRATION DIFFICULTIES, DIMINSHED MANUAL DEXTERITY,
MEMORY LOSS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PRE-EXISTING SKIN, LUNG & EYE
CONDITIONS.

First Aid:INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GIVE CPR/OXYGEN IF NEEDED.
KEEP WARM & QUIET. SKIN: WASH AREAS W/SOAP & WATER. DON'T USE
SOLVENTS. EYES: FLUSH W/WATER FOR 15 MINS. INGESTION: ASPIRATION
HAZARD. OBTAI N MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL CASES.

Flash Point:42F
Extinguishing Media:CO2, DRY CHEMICAL/FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WATER SPRAY MAY BE INEFECTIVE. COOL FIRE
EXPOSED CONAINERS W/WATER. FOG NOZZLES ARE PREFERRABLE. WEAR
NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA & PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:VAPORS MAY FORM EXPLOSIVE MIXTURES W/AIR.
VAPORS MAY TRAVEL LONG DISTANCES. CLOSED CONTAINERS MAY EXPLODE
WHEN EXPOSED TO EXTREME HEAT.

Spill Release Procedures:REMOVE SOURCES OF IGNITION. WEAR PERSONAL
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT. USE NON-SPARKING TOOLS. SMALL: DIKE & ABSORB
W/INERT MATERIAL.

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP CONTAINERS TIGHTLY CLOSED.
ISOLATE FROM HEAT, ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT, SPARKS & FLAME. DON'T
STORE >120F. DON'T SMOKE WHERE MATERIAL IS USED/STORED.
Other Precautions:DON'T APPLY TO HOT SURFACES. EMPTY DRUMS MAY CONTAIN
EXPLOSIVE VAPORS. DON'T CUT, PUNCTURE/WELD ON/NEAR DRUM. DON'T TAKE
INTERNALLY. DON'T DELIBERATELY CONCENTRATE THIS PRODUCT & INHALE
THE VAPORS. AV OID FREE FALL OF LIQUID.

Respiratory Protection:IN AREAS WHERE TLV MAY BE EXCEEDED/IF SPRAY MIST
IS PRESENT, USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATORY PROTECTION. IN
CONFINED AREAS USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED AIR SUPPLIED RESPIRATORS.
Ventilation:GENERAL DILUTION/LOCAL EXHAUST TO KEEP LEVEL OF HAZARDOUS
INGREDIENTS < RECOMMENDED TLV/PEL LIMIT.
Protective Gloves:CHEMICALLY RESISTANT
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES W/SIDE SHIELDS/GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:OTHER PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. SAFETY SHOWER,
EYE BATH & WASHING FACILITIES.
Work Hygienic Practices:REMOVE/LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE
REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
HLTH HZRD CONT'D: REPEATED/PROLONGED OVEREXPOSURE TO SOLVENTS MAY CAUSE
PERMANENT BRAIN & NERVOUS SYSTEM DAMAGE. PREC CONT'D: GROUNDING &
BONDING PROCEDURES SHOULD BE FOLLOWED WHEN TRANSFERRING THIS M
ATERIAL. DON'T ENTER SUCH AREAS W/O FOLLOWING APPROPRIATE
PROCEDURES. DESOTO WAS BOUGHT OUT BY COURTAULDS. 818/240-2060

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:175-313F
Vapor Density:>1
Spec Gravity:0.89
Evaporation Rate & Reference:SLOWER THAN N-BU AC
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR LIQUID SOLVENT ODOR
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT, ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT, SPARKS, FLAME,
TEMPS >120F, HOT SURFACES.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CO, CO2

Waste Disposal Methods:WHEN DISPOSING, INSURE THAT IT IS PACKAGED,
STORED, TRANSPORTED IAW/FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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