CLKMZ - INTERNATIONAL THINNER GTA007

Product Identification

Product ID:INTERNATIONAL THINNER GTA007
MSDS Date:05/19/1997
FSC:8010
NIIN:01-272-4050
Status Code:A
MSDS Number: CLKMZ

Responsible Party
COURTAULDS COATINGS INC. INTERNATIONAL
6001 ANTOINE DRIVE
HOUSTON, TX 77091
US

Emergency Phone: 800-854-6813

Info Phone: 713-684-1563

Preparer: ERNEST CARTER

Cage: 028S6

Contractor
INTERNATIONAL PAINT INC
HOUSTON, TX 77091 US

Telephone: 713-684-1244

Cage: 028S6

Ingredients

XYLENE, MIXTURE OF ISOMERS

CAS: 1330-20-7

RTECS: ZE2100000

ACGIH TLV: 434 MG/M3;100 PPM


ETHYLBENZENE

CAS: 100-41-4

RTECS: DA0700000

OSHA PEL 435 MG/M3;100 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 434 MG/M3;100 PPM

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS


TOLUENE

CAS: 108-88-3

RTECS: XS5250000

OSHA PEL see Table Z-2

ACGIH TLV: 188 MG/M3;50 PPM

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

Hazards

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION: VAPOR MAY AFFECT THE BRAIN
OR NERVOUS SYSTEM CAUSING DIZZINESS, HEADACHE OR NAUSEA. CAUSES
NOSE AND THROAT IRRITATION. EYE CONTACT: CAUSES EYE IRRITATION.
SKIN CONTACT: CAUSES SKIN IRRITAT ION. INGESTION: MAY BE FATAL IF
SWALLOWED AND MAY CAUSE ORGAN DAMAGE.

First Aid

First Aid:INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. EYE CONTACT: FLUSH WITH
PLENTY OF WATER FOR 15 MINUTES UNTIL IRRITATION PERSISTS. SKIN
CONTACT: FLUSH WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER. INGESTION: IF
SWALLOWED DO NOT IN DUCE VOMITING. KEEP AT REST. GET PROMPT
MEDICAL ATTENTION.

Fire Fighting

Flash Point Method:CALC
Flash Point:=25.6C, 78.F
Autoignition Temp:Autoignition Temp Text:NONE
Lower Limits:1
Upper Limits:NONE
Extinguishing Media:FOAM, CARBON DIOXIDE, DRY CHEMICAL.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:CLOSED CONTAINERS MAY EXPLODE WHEN
EXPOSED TO EXTREME HEAT.

Accidental Release

Spill Release Procedures:ABSORB SPILL WITH AN INERT MATERIAL THEN PLACE
IN A CHEMICAL WASTE CONTAINER.

Handling

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP CONTAINER CLOSED. STORE IN A
COOL, WELL VENTILATED PLACE.FOLLOW ALL MSDS/LABEL WARNINGS, EVEN
AFTER THE CONTAINER IS EMPTIED.

Exposure Controls

Respiratory Protection:RESPIRATOR: USEA RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:PROVIDE SUFFICIENT VENTILATION.
Protective Gloves:WEAR CHEMICAL RESISTANT GLOVES.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES, CHEMICAL GOGGLES AND/OR A FACE SHIELD
SHOULD BE WORN.
Supplemental Safety and Health

Chemical Properties

Boiling Pt:=137.2C, 279.F
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:NONE
Decomp Temp:Decomp Text:NONE
Vapor Density:HEAVIER
Spec Gravity:.868
Evaporation Rate & Reference:SLOWER/ETHER
Appearance and Odor:LIQUID

Stability

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON DIOXIDE AND CARBON MONOXIDE.
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:WILL NOT OCCUR.

Disposal

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE AND
FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

Toxicology

Toxicological Information:REPORTS HAVE ASSOCIATED REPEATED AND
PROLONGED OCCUPATIONAL OVEREXPOSURE TO SOLVENTS WITH PERMANENT
BRAIN AND NERVOUS SYSTEM DAMAGE.

Other Information

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