3. Hazards Identification
WARNING!
FLAMMABLE LIQUID
Harmful if inhaled or swallowed
Causes irritation of eyes, skin and respiratory tract
Potential Health Hazards - Acute
Eye: Causes eye irritation. Direct contact with the liquid or exposure to its vapors may cause burning, tearing and
redness. Effects of contact may not show for several hours.
Skin: May cause irritation. Prolonged or repeated exposure may cause redness and burning, drying and cracking
of the skin and dermatitis. Persons with preexisting skin disorders may be more susceptible to the effects of this
material.
Inhalation: Harmful if inhaled. May effect the brain or nervous system causing dizziness, headache or nausea. Can
irritate the nose and throat. May cause allergic respiratory reaction similar to an asthma attack. Persons with
impaired lung function or respiratory disorders may be more susceptible to vapors.
Ingestion: Harmful if swallowed. Liquid is moderately toxic; may produce CNS depression. May result in vomiting.
Aspiration of vomitus into the lungs must be avoided as even small quantities may result in aspiration pneumonitis.
Potential Health Effects - Chronic
Intentional abuse, misuse or other massive exposure may cause multiple organ damage and/or death. See
Section 11 for supplemental information.
Carcinogenicity: NTP IARC Monographs OSHA Regulated
NO NO NO
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Supersedes: 08/01/01
Product Name: Duraguard 300 Color Tints
4. First Aid Measures
Eye: Immediately flush with plenty of clean water. Get medical attention.
Skin: Remove contaminated clothing. Clean affected area(s) thoroughly with soap and water.
Inhalation: Remove to fresh air. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. If not breathing, give artificial respiration.
Get medical attention.
Ingestion: Seek medical attention! Do NOT induce vomiting. If vomiting occurs spontaneously, keep head
below hips to prevent aspiration of liquid into the lungs.
SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION IF SYMPTOMS PERSIST.
5. Fire Fighting Measures
Flash Point (method used): 74oF (TCC with Agitation)
Flammable Limits (% volume in air): Lower = 1 Upper = 7 (Based on Xylene)
Auto Ignition Temperature: No data available
Extinguishing Media: Extinguish with water fog, dry chemical, CO2 or foam. Water fog may cause frothing and
should be applied carefully.
Hazard Combustion Products: Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, and volatile organic fractions.
Fire Fighting Instructions: Flammable. Closed containers may rupture violently when exposed to heat. Toxic
and /or irritating vapors may be released during a spill. Combustion by products may be hazardous. Product
will react with water. Use water only to cool containers or to disperse vapors. Reaction is not violent. Do not
enter confined fire space without full bunker gear including a positive pressure, NIOSH approved, self-contained
breathing apparatus.
6. Accidental Release Measures
Spill: Eliminate all ignition sources. Handling equipment must be grounded to prevent sparking. Avoid personal
contact. If spill is indoors, ventilate area. Keep out of drains, sewers or waterways. Take up with absorbent
material, place into non-leak containers and seal tightly for proper disposal.
7. Handling and Storage
Handling: Flammable. Static electricity may create a fire hazard. Always ground equipment and transfer
containers. Keep liquid away from heat, sparks and flame. "Empty" containers can contain explosive vapors.
Do not cut, drill, grind, weld or perform similar operations on or near containers. Do not pressurize drums to
empty them. Avoid inhalation of vapors and personal contact with product. Use only with adequate ventilation.
Storage: Store containers tightly closed with adequate ventilation in a cool, dry area.
8. Exposure Controls / Personal Protection
Exposure Controls: Follow guidelines for material tint is to be added.
Personal Protection: Follow guidelines for material tint is to be added.
9. Physical and Chemical Properties
Appearance: Pigmented liquid of medium viscosity
Odor: Sweet xylene, acetate odor
Boiling Point: 233-284oF
Melting Point: Not applicable
Vapor Pressure (mm/Hg): No data available
Vapor Density (Air = 1): >1
Solubility in Water: Negligible (<5%)
Specific Gravity (H20 = 1): 1.11 - 1.67 (depending on color)
Evaporation Rate (n-Butyl Acetate = 1): 1.0
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Date Prepared: 04/24/02
Supersedes: 08/01/01
Product Name: Duraguard 300 Color Tints
10. Stability and Reactivity
Chemical Stability: Stable
Conditions to Avoid: Heat, sparks and flame
Incompatibility (materials to avoid): Strong oxidizing agents
Hazardous Decomposition or By-products: Thermal decomposition may yield carbon monoxide and/or carbon
dioxide
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur
11. Toxicological Information
Xylene in high concentrations has resulted in hearing loss in laboratory rats. Intentional abuse of xylene vapors has
been linked to damage of brain, liver, kidney and death in addition to cardiac effects in humans.
Components Oral LD50 Dermal LD50 Inhalation LC50
(rat) (rabbit) (rat)
Xylene 4.3 g/kg 4.0 g/kg 6700 ppm/4 hours
12. Ecological Information
Possible land, air and water pollutant. No exact data available.
13. Disposal Considerations
Dispose of in accordance with all federal, state, and local regulations. If uncertain of local requirements, contact
the proper environmental authorities for information on waste disposal in your area.
Under RCRA 40 CFR 261 this material is hazardous waste number D001.
14. Transportation Information
For U S National, International and Air Shipments:
Shipping Description: Paint, 3, UN1263, III
Emergency Response Guide Number: 128
Hazard Class: Flammable Liquid
15. Regulatory Information
OSHA: This material is hazardous by definition of Hazardous Communications Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200)
CERCLA Reportable Quantity: 4760 pounds based on Xylene
SARA Title III:
Section 311/312 hazard categories: acute health, delayed health, fire
Section 313 reportable ingredients:
Components CAS # Maximum %
Xylene 1330-20-7 17 %
Ethyl Benzene 100-41-4 4%
16. Other Information
MSDS Status: Revised entire
Industrial Abbreviation Legend follows.
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Date Prepared: 04/24/02
Supersedes: 08/01/01
Product Name: Duraguard 300 Color Tints
Industrial Abbreviation Legend
mg/m 3
ACGIH American Conference of Governmental Industrial milligrams per cubic meter
NIOSH National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
Hygienists
NTP National Toxicology Program
CAA Clean Air Act (EPA)
CERCLA Comprehensive Environmental Response, OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Administration
PEL Permissible Exposure Limit
Compensation & Liability Act of 1980 (Superfund) (EPA)
ppm parts per million
CNS Central Nervous System
CWA Clean Water Act (EPA) RCRA Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (EPA)
SARA EPA's Superfund Amendment and Reauthorization
DOT Department of Transportation
Act (EPA)
EPA Environmental Protection Agency
g/kg grams per kilogram STEL Short-Term Exposure Limit, ACGIH terminology
TLV Threshold Limit Value
IARC Internal Agency for Research on Cancer
TWA Time-Weighted Average
LC50 Lethal Concentration in which 50% of the test animals are
expected to die
LD50 Lethal Dose in which 50% of the test animals are
expected to die
THIS PRODUCT IS FORMULATED AND LABELED FOR
INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERCIAL APPLICATION ONLY
The information contained herein is given in good faith and based on data considered accurate. However, no warranty is
expressed or implied regarding the accuracy of these data or the results to be obtained from the use thereof. The Spray-Cure
Company assumes no responsibility for personal injury or property damage to vendees, users or third parties caused by the
material. Such vendees or users assume all risks associated with the use of the material.
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