MSDS

MSDS No: OTH010E5
Issue Date: 10 June 2005
Page: 2 of 6
SECTION 5 FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Flashpoint / Method: 52 Degrees F. (11 Degrees C) / PMCC
Flammability: LEL = 2.0 % Volume, UEL = 12.0 % Volume
Extinguishing Use dry chemical, CO2, or foam to extinguish fire. Cool fire
Media: exposed container with water. Water may be ineffective as an
extinguishing agent.
Special Fire Firefighters should wear positive pressure self-contained
Fighting breathing apparatus and full protective clothing for fires in
Procedure: areas where chemicals are used or stored
Unusual Fire and Extremely flammable liquid. Keep away from heat and all
Explosion sources of ignition including sparks, flames, lighted
Hazards: cigarettes and pilot lights. Containers may rupture or
explode in the heat of a fire. Vapors are heavier than air
and may travel to a remote ignition source and flash back.
Hazardous Combustion will produce toxic and irritating vapors including
Decomposition carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide.
Products:
SECTION 6 ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Spill or Remove all sources of ignition and ventilate area. Stop leak if it
Leak can be done without risk. Personnel cleaning up the spill should
Procedures: wear appropriate personal protective equipment, including respirators
if vapor concentrations are high. Soak up spill with an inert
absorbent such as sand, earth or other non-combusting material. Put
absorbent material in covered, labeled metal containers. Prevent
liquid from entering watercourses, sewers and natural waterways.
Report releases to authorities as required. See Section 13 for
disposal information.
SECTION 7 HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling: Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing. Avoid breathing vapors
or mists. Use with adequate ventilation (equivalent to outdoors).
Wash thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke in the
work area. Keep product away from heat, sparks, flames and all other
sources of ignition. No smoking in storage or use areas. Keep
containers closed when not in use.
Storage: Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible
materials. Keep containers closed when not in use.
Other: "Empty" containers retain product residue and can be hazardous.
Follow all MSDS precautions in handling empty containers. Do not cut
or weld on or near empty or full containers.
SECTION 8 EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Ventilation: Open doors & windows. Provide ventilation capable of maintaining
emissions at the point of use below recommended exposure limits. If
used in enclosed area, use exhaust fans. Exhaust fans should be
explosion-proof or set up in a way that flammable concentrations of
solvent vapors are not exposed to electrical fixtures or hot
surfaces.
Respiratory For operations where the exposure limit may be exceeded, a NIOSH
Protection: approved organic vapor respirator or supplied air respirator is
recommended. Equipment selection depends on contaminant type and
concentration, select in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.134 and good
industrial hygiene practice. For firefighting, use self-contained
breathing apparatus.
Skin Rubber gloves are suitable for normal use of the product. For long
Protection: exposures chemical resistant gloves may be required such as
4H(tm) or Silver Shield(tm) to avoid prolonged skin contact.
Eye Safety glasses with side shields or safety goggles.