General Information
Revision date
2004-09-16
Product name
MINERAL SPIRITS
Product Synonyms
None
CAS No.
64742-88-7
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
the affected eye for at least 15 minutes. If irritation persists, contact a
Emergency telephone
(412) 434-4515 (U.S.
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Company Information
company name
PPG Industries, Inc
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
FLAMMABLE PROPERTIES ACUTE OVEREXPOSURE EFFECTS FLASHPOINT: 106 Degrees F ( 41 Degrees C) FLASHPOINT TEST METHOD: EYE CONTACT: Pensky-Martens Closed Cup Causes eye irritation. Redness, itching, burning sensation and visual UEL: Not Available. disturbances may indicate excessive eye contact. LEL: Not Available. SKIN CONTACT: AUTOIGNITION TEMPERATURE: May cause moderate skin irritation. Dryness, itching, cracking, burning, Not Available. redness, and swelling are conditions associated with excessive skin EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: contact. Use National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Class B extinguishers SKIN ABSORPTION: (carbon dioxide, dry chemical, or universal aqueous film forming foam) May be absorbed through the skin. designed to extinguish NFPA Class II combustible liquid fires. Water INHALATION: spray may be ineffective. Water spray may be used to cool closed Vapor and/or spray mist may be harmful if inhaled. containers to prevent pressure build-up and possible autoignition or INGESTION: explosion when exposed to extreme heat. May be harmful if swallowed. PROTECTION OF FIREFIGHTERS: SIGNS & SYMPTOMS OF OVEREXPOSURE: Fire-fighters should wear self-contained breathing apparatus and full Repeated exposure to high vapor concentrations may cause irritation of protective clothing. the respiratory system and permanent brain and nervous system damage. Eye watering, headaches, nausea, dizziness and loss of coordination are indications that solvent levels are too high. Intentional misuse by deliberately concentrating and inhaling the contents can be harmful or fatal. Dryness, itching, cracking, burning, redness, and swelling are conditions associated with excessive skin contact.
Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure
Not applicable. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ PPG Industries, Inc. One PPG Place Pittsburgh, PA 15272 Product ID: 4227 (0808) PRODUCT NAME: MINERAL SPIRITS UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS: intended for use in the practice of industrial hygiene as guidelines or Keep this product away from heat, sparks, flame, and other sources of recommendations in the control of potential workplace health hazards. ignition (i.e., pilot lights, electric motors, static electricity). Invisible vapors These limits are not a relative index of toxicity and should not be used by can travel to a source of ignition and flash back. Do not smoke while anyone without industrial hygiene training. using this product. Keep containers tightly closed when not in use. Closed containers may explode when overheated. Do not apply to hot Key: OSHA=Occupational Safety and Health Administration; surfaces. Toxic gases may form when this product comes in contact with PEL=Permissable Exposure Limit; Ceiling=PEL Ceiling Limit; STEL=PEL extreme heat. May produce hazardous decomposition products when Short-Term Exposure Limit; Skin=OSHA Skin Designation. exposed to extreme heat. Extreme heat includes, but is not limited to, Material/ Percent Ontario PPG IPEL PPG STEL flame cutting, brazing, and welding. CAS Number TWA STEL NAPHTHA 60- 100 R- 525 Not SECTION 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURE 64742-88-7 MG/m3 established established established STEPS TO BE TAKEN IF MATERIAL IS RELEASED OR SPILLED: Provide maximum ventilation. Only personnel equipped with proper Key: ACGIH=American Conference of Governmental Industrial respiratory, skin, and eye protection should be permitted in the area. Hygienists; OSHA=Occupational Safety and Health Administration; Remove all sources of ignition. Take up spilled material with sand, TLV=Threshold Limit Value; TWA=Time Weighted Average; vermiculite, or other noncombustible absorbent material and place in PEL=Permissible Exposure Limit; IPEL=Internal Permissible Exposure clean, empty containers for disposal. Only the spilled material and the Limit; Ceiling=TLV or PEL Ceiling Limit; STEL=TLV or PEL Short-Term absorbant should be placed in this container. Exposure Limit; Skin= Skin Absorption Designation. [C- Ceiling Limit; S- Potential Skin Aborption; R-Respirable Dust] SECTION 7 - HANDLING AND STORAGE
Additional information
Not applicable PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN DURING HANDLING AND STORAGE: Vapors may collect in low areas. If this material is part of a multiple SECTION 9 - PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL PROPERTIES component system, read the Material Safety Data Sheet(s) for the other (FORMULA VALUES, NOT SALES SPECIFICATIONS) component or components before blending as the resulting mixture may SPECIFIC GRAVITY: .780 have the hazards of all of its parts. Containers should be grounded when PHYSICAL STATE: Liquid pouring. Avoid free fall of liquids in excess of a few inches. Percent Solids: .00
Storage
Percent Volatile by Volume: 100.000 Do not store above 120 degrees F.(48 degrees C.). Store large quantities pH: Not available. in buildings designed and protected for storage of NFPA Class II ODOR THRESHOLD: Not available. combustible liquids. Vapour Pressure (mm Hg): Not Applicable.
Appearance/Odor
Non-viscous liquid with an odor SECTION 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS & PERSONAL PROTECTION characteristic of the ingredients ENGINEERING CONTROLS: listed in Section 2. Provide general dilution or local exhaust ventilation in volume and pattern VAPOR DENSITY: HEAVIER THAN AIR to keep the concentration of ingredients listed in Section 8 below the Evaporation Rate: 0 lowest suggested exposure limits, the LEL below the stated limit, and to BOILING POINT OR RANGE: 320 - 372Degrees F remove decomposition products during welding or flame cutting. Freezing Point or Range: Not Applicable. Melting Point or Range(°C): Not Applicable. PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT Octanol/Water Partition Not Applicable. Coefficient: