INGREDIENT CHEMICAL NAME

OSHA PEL

ACGIH TLV

OTHER LIMITS RECOMMENDED

CAS NUMBER

Methyl ethyl ketone

200ppm

200ppm

N/A

78-93-3

Toluene

100ppm

50ppm

N/A

108-88-3

N-butyl acetate

150ppm

150ppm

N/A

123-86-4

Cyclohexanone

NE

25ppm

N/A

108-94-1

BOILING POINT:

175-313°F

SPECIFIC GRAVITY (H2O=1):

.87-.88

VAPOR PRESSURE (mm Hg):

NE

MELTING POINT:

N/A

VAPOR DENSITY (AIR = 1): 

>1

EVAPORATION RATE (Butyl Acetate = 1):

>1

SOLUBILITY IN WATER:

Insoluble

APPEARANCE AND ODOR:

Clear liquid with a pungent aromatic odor

FLASH POINT (METHOD USED):

21°F TCC

FLAMMABLE LIMITS

NE

EXTINGUISHING MEDIA:

WATER FOG  x

STANDARD FOAM  x

CO₂ x

DRY CHEMICAL  x

HALON 

UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS:

Closed containers may explode when exposed to high temperatures.  Use water spray to keep closed containers cool.

SPECIAL PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS:

Self contained breathing apparatus must be worn while fighting chemical fires.

STABILITY: 

x Stable  Unstable

Incompatibility :

Oxidizers

Hazardous Decomposition:

Carbon monoxide and Carbon dioxide.

HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION:     

May Occur   xWill not occur

Conditions to Avoid:

Heat, sparks, open flames.

INGESTION:  

No recoded data .

EYES:                  

May irritate and burn the eyes. 

INHALATION:       

Upper respiratory irritation, dizziness, nausea, headache and narcosis.  Repeated and prolonged exposure may cause damage to vital organs such as liver and kidneys.

SKIN:

Can dry and defat the skin causing cracks, inflammation and dermatitis.

INGESTION:

Do not induce vomiting.  It can cause chemical pneumotitis and pulmonary edema.  Contact physician immediately.

EYES:

Flush with large quantities of water.  If irritation persists, consult a physician.

INHALATION:

Remove to fresh air.  If not breathing administer artificial respiration.

SKIN:

Wash thoroughly with soap and water.

STEPS TO BE TAKEN IN CASE LARGE AMOUNTS ARE RELEASED:

Remove any source of ignition.  Soak up the spill with absorbent material.  Collect into suitable DOT approved waste containers.

WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD:

Identify as hazardous waste and follow local, State and Federal Regulations concerning waste disposal.

PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN HANDLING AND STORAGE:

Store in cool dry place.

OTHER PRECAUTIONS:

Do not use torch or cut empty containers which contain solvent vapors and may result in explosion.

RESPIRATORY PROTECTION:

If solvent vapor levels exceed the allowable limits, a NIOSH/MSHA approved respirator with self contained air supply is recommended.  For normal operations, no respirator is required.

VENTILATION:

Good flow through mechanical ventilation is recommended in the work area.

LOCAL EXHAUST:

N/A

PROTECTIVE GLOVES:

Solvent resistant neoprene type.

EYE PROTECTION:

Chemical resistant goggles.

HEALTH:  2

HAZARD RATING KEY

FLAMMABILITY:  3

0 = MINIMAL

REACTIVITY:  0

1 = SLIGHT

PERSONALPROTECTION:

2 = MODERATE

3 = SERIOUS

4 = SEVERE

* = CHRONIC HEALTH EFFECTS