CARBOLINE CO -- THINNER 2  -- 8010-00N073733
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:THINNER 2
MSDS Date:12/29/1995
FSC:8010
NIIN:00N073733
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:CARBOLINE CO
Address:350 HANLEY INDUSTRIAL CT
City:ST LOUIS
State:MO
ZIP:63144
Country:US
Info Phone Num:314-644-1000
Emergency Phone Num:412-681-6669;800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)
CAGE:06634
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:CARBOLINE CO
Address:350 S HANLEY INDUSTRIAL CT
Box:City:ST. LOUIS
State:MO
ZIP:63144-1599
Country:US
Phone:314-644-1000
CAGE:06634

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:TOLUENE (SARA 313) (CERCLA) LD50 (ORAL RAT): 2500 MG/KG
CAS:108-88-3
RTECS #:XS5250000
Fraction by Wt: <80%
OSHA PEL:200 PPM
ACGIH TLV:50 PPM, S
EPA Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:1000 LBS

Ingred Name:2-BUTANONE; (METHYL ETHYL KETONE) (SARA 313) (CERCLA) LD50
    (ORAL RAT): 2737 MG/KG
CAS:78-93-3
RTECS #:EL6475000
Fraction by Wt: <25%
OSHA PEL:200 PPM
ACGIH TLV:200 PPM/300 STEL
EPA Rpt Qty:5000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:5000 LBS

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

LD50 LC50 Mixture:SEE INGREDIENTS.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: INHAL: HARMFUL IF INHALED, MAY
    AFFECT BRAIN/NERV SYS, CAUSING DIZZ, HDCH/NAUS. MAY CAUSE NOSE &
    THROAT IRRIT. EYES/SKIN: MAY CAUSE IRRIT. CHRONIC: RPTS HAVE ASSOC
    RPTD & PRLNG OCCUP OVEREXP TO  SOLVS W/PERM BRAIN & NERV SYS DMG.
    TOLUENE APPEARS ON THE NAVY OCCUP CHEM REPRO HAZ LIST. (EFTS OF
    OVEREXP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT.
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZ: SEEK CONSULTATION FROM APPROP HEALTH
    PROFESSIONALS CONCERNING LATEST HAZ LIST INFO & SAFE HANDLING &
    EXPOSURE INFORMATION .
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:IF YOU HAVE A CONDITION THAT COULD
    BE AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE TO DUST OR ORGANIC VAPORS SEE A PHYSICIAN
    PRIOR TO USE.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:WHEN EXPOSED ALWAYS GET MEDICAL ATTENTION. EYES: FLUSH WITH
    WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. SKIN: WASH WITH SOAP AND WATER.
    REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING AND CLEAN BEFORE REUSE. INHALATION:
    REMOVE TO FR ESH AIR. PROVIDE OXYGEN IF BREATHING ISDIFFICULT. USE
    ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION IF NOT BREATHING. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION.
    INGESTION: DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING!! ALWAYS GET MEDICAL ATTENTION.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Flash Point Method:SCC
Flash Point:24.0F,-4.4C
Lower Limits:1.3%
Upper Limits:10.1%
Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL, FOAM, CARBON DIOXIDE, WATER FOG.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH APPRVD SCBA & FULL PROT EQUIP .
    EVACUATE HAZARD AREA OF UNPROTECTED PERSONNEL. COOL SURROUNDING
    CONTAINERS W/WATER IN CASE OF FIRE EXPOSURE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:VAPS ARE HVR/AIR & WILL ACCUM. VAPS WILL
    FORM EXPLO CONCS W/AIR. VAPS TRAVEL LONG DISTS & WILL FLASHBACK.
    USE MECH VENT WHEN NEC TO KEEP PERCENT VAP BELOW LEL.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:ELIM ALL IGNIT SOURCES. HNDLG EQUIP MUST BE
    GROUNDED TO PVNT SPARKING. EVACUATE AREA OF UNPROTECTED PERS. WEAR
    APPROP PERS PROT CLTHG & EQUIP. FOLLOW SAFE HNDLG & USE GUIDELINES.
    CONTAIN & SOAK UP RES IDUAL W/ABSORB (CLAY/SAND). TAKE UP ABSORB
    MATL & SEAL TIGHTLY FOR PROPER DISP.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP AWAY FROM HEAT, SPARKS, OPEN
    FLAME, AND STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS. KEEP CONTAINERS CLOSED. STORE
    IN COOL, DRY PLACE WITH ADEQUATE VENTILATION.
Other Precautions:IF POURING OR TRANSFERRING MATERIALS, GROUND ALL
    CONTAINERS AND TOOLS. DO NOT WELD, HEAT, CUT, OR DRILL ON FULL OR
    EMPTY CONTAINERS.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:USE ONLY W/ADEQUATE VENTILATION TO KEEP LEVELS
    BELOW EXPOS GUIDELINES. USER SHOULD TEST & MONITOR EXPOS LEVELS TO
    INSURE ALL PERS ARE BELOW GUIDELINES. IF NOT SURE/IF NOT ABLE TO
    MONITOR USE NIOSH APP ROVED AIR-PURIFYING RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:USE EXPLOSION-PROOF VENTILATION WHEN REQUIRED TO KEEP BELOW
    HEALTH EXPOSURE GUIDELINES AND LOWER EXPLOSION LIMIT (LEL).
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES.
Eye Protection:ANSI APPRVD CHEM WORKERS GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:EMERGENCY EYEWASH AND DELUGE SHOWER MEETING
    ANSI DESIGN CRITERIA . IMPERVIOUS CLOTHING.
Work Hygienic Practices:IF MATL PENETRATES TO SKIN, CHANGE GLOVES &
    CLTHG. WASH W/SOAP & WATER BEFORE EATING, DRINKING, APPLYING
    COSMETICS/USING TOILET FACILITIES. USE OF HAND CLEANER IS REC.
    LAUNDER CONTAM  (SUP DAT)
Supplemental Safety and Health
HYGIENE PRACT: CLTHG BEFORE REUSE. LEATHER SHOES CAN ABSORB & PASS
    THROUGH HAZARDOUS MATERIALS. CHECK SHOES CAREFULLY AFTER SOAKING
    BEFORE REUSE.

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:>175F,>79C
Vapor Density:HVR/AIR
Spec Gravity:0.85
Evaporation Rate &amp; Reference:SLOWER THAN ETHER
Appearance and Odor:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
AVOID CONTACT WITH STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT, SPARKS, AND OPEN FLAMES.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON MONOXIDE, NITROGEN OXIDES, &
    UNIDENTIFIED ORG CMPDS. CONSIDER ALL SMOKE & FUMES FROM BURNING
    MATL AS VERY HAZ. WELDING, CUTTING/ABRASIVE GRINDING CAN CREATE
    SMOKE & FUMES. DO NOT BREATHE.

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

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

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