DOWNEAST CHEMICAL AND FASTENER CO -- MINERAL SPIRITS -- 6850-00-264-9038 
=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:MINERAL SPIRITS
MSDS Date:01/01/1987
FSC:6850
NIIN:00-264-9038
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:DOWNEAST CHEMICAL AND FASTENER CO
Address:540 DEERING AVE
Box:7250
City:PORTLAND
State:ME
ZIP:04112
Country:US
Info Phone Num:207-773-9668 (DISCONNECTED 4/26/91)
Emergency Phone Num:800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)
CAGE:0ABA8
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:DOWNEAST CHEMICAL AND FASTENER CO
Address:540 DEERING AVE
Box:7250
City:PORTLAND
State:ME
ZIP:04112
Country:US
Phone:800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)
CAGE:0ABA8

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

Ingred Name:STODDARD SOLVENT
CAS:8052-41-3
RTECS #:WJ8925000
Fraction by Wt: 100%
Other REC Limits:NONE SPECIFIED
OSHA PEL:500 PPM
ACGIH TLV:100 PPM; 9293

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL LD50 (RAT) IS >25 ML/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:HIGH VAPOR LEVELS MAY CAUSE EYE
    IRRITATION. THE LIQUID IS SLIGHTLY IRRITATING TO THE SKIN.
    PROLONGED OR REPEATED CONTACT CAN RESULT IN DEFATTING AND DRYING
    WHICH MAY RESULT IN SKIN IRRITATION AND DERM ATITIS. INHALATION OF
    VAPORS MAY BE IRRITATING TO NOSE & LUNGS. MAY CAUSE CNS DEPRESSION.
    INGESTION MAY CAUSE VOMITING
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:THIS COMPOUND CONTAINS NO INGREDIENTS AT
    CONCENTRATIONS OF 0.1% OR GREATER THAT ARE CARCINOGENS OR SUSPECT
    CARCINOGENS.
Effects of Overexposure:EYE, SKIN & RESPIRATORY TRACT IRRITATION.
    CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM (CNS) DEPRESSION MAY BE EVIDENCED BY
    GIDDINESS, HEADACHE, DIZZINESS AND NAUSEA. IN EXTREME CASES,
    UNCONSCIOUSNESS AND DEATH MAY OCCUR.  ASPIRATION OF VOMITUS INTO
    THE LUNGS MAY CAUSE COUGHING, LABORED BREATHING, CYANOSIS AND IN
    SEVERE CASES, DEATH.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PREEXISTING EYE, SKIN AND
    RESPIRATORY DISORDERS MAY BE AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE TO THIS
    PRODUCT.

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

First Aid:EYES: FLUSH WITH RUNNING WATER FOR 15 MINUTES WHILE HOLDING
    EYELIDS OPEN. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY. SKIN: WASH WITH
    SOAP AND WATER. REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING. GET MEDICAL
    ATTENTION. INHALA TION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GIVE MOUTH-TO-MOUTH
    RESUSCITATION IF NOT BREATHING. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION. INGESTION:
    DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. KEEP HEAD BELOW HIPS IF VOMITING OCCURS.
    GET MEDICAL ATTENTION.

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

Flash Point Method:TCC
Flash Point:101F,38C
Lower Limits:0.7
Upper Limits:6.0
Extinguishing Media:USE CARBON DIOXIDE, FOAM, OR DRY CHEMICAL.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR FIRE FIGHTING PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND A
    FULL FACED SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS. EVACUATE AREA. COOL
    FIRE EXPOSED CONTAINERS WITH WATER SPRAY.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:COOLING WATER STREAM MAY SPREAD BURNING
    LIQUID.

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

Spill Release Procedures:ELIMINATE SOURCES OF IGNITION. WEAR
    APPROPRIATE RESPIRATOR & PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. SHUT OFF SOURCE OF
    LEAK IF SAFE TO DO SO. DIKE TO CONTAIN. REMOVE WITH VACUUM OR PUMP
    TO STORAGE/SALVAGE VESSELS. ABSO RB RESIDUE WITH INERT MATERIAL.
    WATER FLUSH AREA.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP LIQUID/VAPOR AWAY FROM HEAT,
    SPARKS & FLAME. KEEP CONTAINERS CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE. USE WITH
    ADEQUATE VENTILATION. IGNITED VAPORS MAY EXPLODE.
Other Precautions:"EMPTY" CONTAINERS CAN CONTAIN EXPLOSIVE VAPORS. DO
    NOT CUT, DRILL, GRIND, WELD OR PERFORM SIMILAR OPERATIONS ON OR
    NEAR CONTAINERS. STATIC ELECTRICITY MAY ACCUMULATE AND CREATE A
    FIRE HAZARD. GROUND  CONTAINERS, FIXED & TRANSFER EQUIPMENT.

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

Respiratory Protection:AVOID PROLONGED OR REPEATED BREATHING OF VAPORS.
    IF EXPOSURE EXCEEDS OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS, USE A NIOSH/MSHA
    APPROVED RESPIRATOR. EITHER AN AIR-SUPPLIED OR AIR-PURIFYING
    RESPIRATOR WITH ORGANIC  VAPOR CARTRIDGES IS RECOMMENDED.
Ventilation:USE EXPLOSION-PROOF LOCAL AND/OR MECHANICAL VENTILATION.
    AVOID OPEN ELECTRICAL SOURCES NEAR PRODUCT VAPOR AREAS.
Protective Gloves:NEOPRENE, NITRILE, OR POLYVINYL ALCOHOL
Eye Protection:USE CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES & FACESHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:INDUSTRIAL WORK CLOTHING TO MINIMIZE
    CONTACT. RUBBER APRON AD BOOTS AS REQUIRED. EYE BATH AND SAFETY
    SHOWER RECOMMENDED.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER USING PRODUCT AND BEFORE
    EATING, DRINKING OR SMOKING. LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE
    REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
UNDER EPA-CWA, THIS PRODUCT IS CLASSIFIED AS AN OIL UNDER SECTION 311.
    SPILLS INTO OR LEADING TO SURFACE WATERS THAT CAUSE A SHEEN MUST BE
    REPORTED TO THE NATIONAL RESPONSE CENTER, 800-424-8802. UNDER 
    EPA-CERCLA, RELEASES TO AIR, LAND OR WATER MAY BE REPORTABLE TO THE
    NATIONAL RESPONSE CENTER, 800-424-8802.

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

HCC:F4
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:310F,154C
Vapor Pres:3.4
Vapor Density:>1
Spec Gravity:0.78
Evaporation Rate & Reference:0.12 (N-BUTYL ACETATE=1)
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR, COLORLESS LIQUID. KEROSENE-LIKE ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS
Stability Condition to Avoid:HIGH HEAT, OPEN FLAMES AND OTHER SOURCES
    OF IGNITION
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON MONOXIDE, CARBON DIOXIDE AND
    OTHER HYDROCARBON COMPOUNDS DURING COMBUSTION.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:IF THIS PRODUCT BECOMES A WASTE MATERIAL, IT
    WOULD BE AN IGNITABLE HAZARDOUS WASTE, NUMBER D001. REFER TO LATEST
    EPA OR STATE REGULATIONS REGARDING PROPER DISPOSAL.

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