Product ID:REMOVER, PAINT,ALKALI F/HOT APPLICATION CL
MSDS Date:09/02/1997
FSC:8010
NIIN:00-160-5799
Status Code:A
MSDS Number: CKZDT

CREST INDUSTRIAL CHEMICALS INC

6341 BEVERLY HILL
HOUSTON, TX 77057-6500
US

Emergency Phone: 1-800-255-3924

Info Phone: 713-780-1828

Preparer: ERNEST CARTER

Cage: 77513

CREST INDUSTRIAL CHEMICALS INC

42242 HOUSTON, TX 77057-6500 US

Telephone: 713-780-1828

Cage: 77513

METHYLENE CHLORIDE

CAS: 75-09-2

RTECS: PA8050000

OSHA PEL SEE TABLE Z-2

ACGIH TLV: 174 MG/M3;50 PPM

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

METHANOL

CAS: 67-56-1

RTECS: PC1400000

OSHA PEL 260 MG/M3;200 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 262 MG/M3;200 PPM

EPA Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS MAY CAUSE COLLAPSE
AND DAMAGE TO THE HEART. INHALATION-IN CONFINED OR POORLY
VENTILATED AREAS, VAPORS CAN UNCONSCIOUSNESS. HIGH LEVELS OVER 1000
PPM CAN CAUSE DIZZINESS, DRUNKNESS; C ONCENTRATIONS AS LOW AS
10,000 PPM CAN CAUSE UNCONSCIOUSNESS. THESE HIGH LEVELS MAY ALSO
CAUSE CARDIC ARRYTHMIAS, EXCESSIVE EXPOSURE MAY CAUSE IRRITATION TO
THE UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT.
Effects of Overexposure:EARLY TO MODERATE CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM
DEPRESSION MAY BE AVIDENCED BY GIDDINESS, HEADACHE, DIZZINESS, AND
NAUSEA; IN EXTREME CASES, UNCONSCIOUSNESS AND DEATH MAY OCCUR.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PREEXISTING SKIN, EYE, AND
RESPIRATORY DISORDERS MAY BE AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE TO THIS
PRODUCT.IMPAIRED KIDNEY,LIVER, HEART FUNCTIONS FROM PREEXISTING
DISORDERS MAY BE AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE TO THIS PRO

First Aid:EYES CONTACT-IMMEDIATELY FLUSH EYES WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF
WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES,GET MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY.
VAPORS MAY BE IRRITATING TO THE EYES, SKIN CONTACT:-IMMEDIATELY
FLUSH WITHWA TER FOR 15 MINUTES. INHALATION: REMOVE VICTIM TO FRESH
AIR AND PROVIDE OXYGEN IF BREATHING IS DIFFICULT. GIVE ARTFICIAL
RESPIRATION IF NOT BREATHING. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY.
INGESTION DO NO T INDUCE VOMITING. DO NOT GIVE LIQUIDS TO A DROWSY,
CONVULSING OR UNCONSCIOUS PERSON.

Flash Point Method:TCC
Extinguishing Media:CARBON DIOXIDE, CHEMICAL FOAM, OR A WATER MIST.
Fire Fighting Procedures:THERMAL DECOMPOSITION WILL PRODUCE TOXIC
OXIDES OF CHLORINE AND CARBON. DO NOT ENTER CONFINED FIRE SPACE
WITHOUT FULL BUNKER GEAR (HELMET WITH FACE SHIELD, BUNKER COATS,
GLOVES, AND RUBBER BOOTS),
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:OXIDES OF CARBON AND CHLORINE MAY BE
PRODUCED. BOTH OXIDES ARE DANGEROUS TO HUMANS. CONTAINERS EXPOSED
TO INTENSE HEAT FROM FIRES OR ANY HEAT SOURCE SHOULD BE COOLED WITH
WATER TO PREVENT VAPOR PRESSU RE BUILDUP.

Spill Release Procedures:SOAK UP RESIDUE WITH AN ABSORBENT SUCH AS
CLAY, SAND, OR OTHER SUITABLE MATERIAL.PLACE IN NON-STORAGE/SALVAGE
VESSELS.

Handling and Storage Precautions:AVOID USE IN UNVENTILATED
AREAS.DISCARD BULGING OR DISTORTED CONTAINERS.STORE IN A COOL, DRY,
WELL VENTILATED AREA. STORE AWAY FROM ALL OTHER CHEMICALS. KEEP
CONTAINERS TIGHTLY CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE.
Other Precautions:DO NOT CUT, GRIND, OR WELD ON THIS CONTAINER.

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED BREATHING APPARTUS.
Ventilation:LOCAL SPECIAL MECHANICAL OTHER
Protective Gloves:SOLVENT RESISTANCE GLOVES THAT HAVE BEEN APPROVED FOR
USE
Eye Protection:FULL FACE SHIELD. DO NOT WEAR CONTACTS AROUND THIS
PRODUCT.
Other Protective Equipment:SOLVENT RESISTANCE APRONS, BOOTS, AND SUITS
MUST BE WORN.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH ALL EXPOSED AREAS WITH SOAP AND WATER
AFTER USING THIS PRODUCT.
Supplemental Safety and Health

Boiling Pt:=46.1C, 115.F
Vapor Pres:(MM HG) 360 MM
Vapor Density:(AIR=1)
Spec Gravity:(H20=1) 1.11
VOC Pounds/Gallon:190
VOC Grams/Liter:1.8
Evaporation Rate & Reference:(BUTYL ACETATE=1)
Solubility in Water:SLIGHTLY SOLUBLE IN WATER
Appearance and Odor:VISCOUS TAN LIQUID WITH A SOLVENT ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:96%

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
AVOID STRONG OXIDIZERS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:AVOID STRONG OXIDIZERS.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:THERMAL DECOMPOSITION WILL PRODUCE
TOXIC OXIDES OF CARBON AND CHLORINE.OXIDIZERS WILL PRODUCE CARBON
DIOXIDE, CARBON MONOXIDE, AND OXIDES OF CHLORINE.
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:WILL NOT OCCUR

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

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