INGREDIENT CHEMICAL NAME

OSHA PEL

ACGIH TLV

OTHER LIMITS RECOMMENDED

CAS NUMBER

Methyl Ethyl Ketone

200ppm

200ppm

N/A

78-93-3

Acetone

750ppm

750ppm

N/A

67-64-1

Toluene

100ppm

100ppm

50ppm

108-88-3

BOILING POINT:

132°F

SPECIFIC GRAVITY (H2O=1):

.87-.88

VAPOR PRESSURE (mm Hg):

180mm

MELTING POINT:

ND

VAPOR DENSITY (AIR = 1): 

Heavier

EVAPORATION RATE (Butyl Acetate = 1):

Slower

SOLUBILITY IN WATER:

Insoluble in water

APPEARANCE AND ODOR:

Clear; Sharp – mint like odor

FLASH POINT (METHOD USED):

-14°C

FLAMMABLE LIMITS

LEL: 1%  UEL: 12%

EXTINGUISHING MEDIA:

WATER FOG 

STANDARD FOAM  x

CO₂ x

DRY CHEMICAL  x

HALON 

UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS:

Extremely Flammable.  Overheated, closed container near a fire could explode due to pressure buildup.

SPECIAL PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS:

Fire Fighters should be equipped with self-contained breathing apparatus when fighting fires involving this material.

STABILITY: 

x Stable  Unstable

Incompatibility :

Strong Oxidizing Agents.

Hazardous Decomposition:

CO₂ and CO when subjected to flames or excessive heat.

HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION:     

May Occur   xWill not occur

Conditions to Avoid:

N/A

INGESTION:  

Nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.  Aspiration into the lungs as a result of vomiting may cause lung damage.

EYES:                  

Liquid mildly irritating.  Overexposure may also cause irritation.  Redness, tearing and swelling.

INHALATION:       

Overexposure may cause irritation to respiratory system.  Extreme overexposure to vapors could result in central nervous system, liver and kidney damage.  Extreme overexposure of Toluene vapors may cause nervous system damage..

SKIN:

Prolonged contact can cause defatting and possible dermatitis.  Dryness of skin including cracking.

INGESTION:

DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING.  Call a physician.  Give water to victim.  If vomiting occurs, prevent aspiration into lungs.

EYES:

Flush immediately with water.  Call a physician. 

INHALATION:

Move affected person to fresh air at once.  Restore breathing.  Call a physician if difficulties persist.

SKIN:

Wash area with soap and water.

STEPS TO BE TAKEN IN CASE LARGE AMOUNTS ARE RELEASED:

Extinguish all sources of ignition in area.  Collect spilled material and place in a closed container for disposal or salvage.

WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD:

Dispose in accordance with local and current U.S. E.P.A. regulations.

PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN HANDLING AND STORAGE:

Keep away from heat, open flames and sparks.  Use and store with adequate ventilation to prevent vapor buildup.  Vapors released by product can easily ignite.

OTHER PRECAUTIONS:

Avoid contact with skin and eyes.  Avoid prolonged breathing of vapors.  Keep container closed when not in use.  KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.

RESPIRATORY PROTECTION:

If exposure exceeds occupational exposure limits, use a NIOSH approved respirator to prevent overexposure.  Per 29 CFR 1910.134 CCROV or SA types recommended.

VENTILATION:

Explosion proof ventilation maybe required to control vapor concentrations.

LOCAL EXHAUST:

Should be used to maintain exposure below TLV(s).

PROTECTIVE GLOVES:

Imprevious gloves; (for Solvent)

EYE PROTECTION:

Chemical goggles or safety glasses.

HEALTH:  2

HAZARD RATING KEY

FLAMMABILITY:  3

0 = MINIMAL

REACTIVITY:  0

1 = SLIGHT

PERSONALPROTECTION:

2 = MODERATE

3 = SERIOUS

4 = SEVERE

* = CHRONIC HEALTH EFFECTS