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facilities in work areas.
SKIN:
Wear resistant gloves (consult your safety equipment supplier). To prevent
repeated or prolonged skin
contact, wear impervious clothing and boots.
RESPIRATORY:
If exposure may or does exceed occupational exposure limits (Sec. 8) use a NIOSH approved
respirator to prevent overexposure. In accord with 29 CFR 1910.134 use either an atmosphere-supplying
respirator or an air-purifying respirator for organic vapors.
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING:
Where splashing is possible, full chemically resistant protective clothing (e.g.,
acid suit) and boots are required.
WORK HYGIENIC PRACTICES:
Use good
personal hygiene when handling this product. Wash hands after use,
before eating, drinking, smoking, or using the toilet.
OTHER USE PRECAUTIONS:
Facilities storing or utilizing this material should be equipped with an eyewash
facility and a safety shower.
COMMENTS:
May be harmful or fatal if swallowed. May irritate body tissues. Use with adequate ventilation.
Avoid breathing vapor. Do not get in eyes, on skin, on clothing. Wash thoroughly after handling.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
PHYSICAL STATE:
Liquid
ODOR:
Alcohol odor.
COLOR:
Clear, colorless liquid.
pH: NA = Not Applicable
PERCENT VOLATILE:
97
FLASHPOINT AND METHOD:
(55°F) TAG CC
FLAMMABLE LIMITS: 0.01 to 0.07
VAPOR PRESSURE:
22-44 mmHg @ 20 C
VAPOR DENSITY:
Heavier than air.
BOILING POINT: (173°F) to (231°F)
FREEZING POINT: NDA = no data available.
DENSITY: 6.77 at (60°F)
SPECIFIC GRAVITY:
0.81 to 0.82
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
REACTIVITY:
Yes
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION:
Will not occur.
CONDITIONS TO AVOID:
Avoid heat, sparks, flame and
contact with strong oxidizing agents. Do not store or
handle in aluminum equipment at temperatures above 120 deg. F.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS:
Carbon monoxide and unidentified organic compounds may be
formed during combustion. There should be no de
composition if stored and applied as directed.
INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS:
This product is incompatible with strong acids or bases, oxidizers, alkali metals,
and halogens.