1-2-98 Chemtrec
Laidlaw Corporation Date Signed: Transportation:
1212 E. 5th Street
John T. Beckman l-800-424-9300
Metropolis, IL 62960 Prepared By: Emergency:
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
I. IDENTIFICATION
Laidlaw Leveling Agent
PRODUCT NAME:
Spot and Stain Leveler
CHEMICAL NAME:
CAS NUMBER: MIXTURE
EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (6 18) 524-9394
II. COMPONENTS AND HAZARD INFORMATION
COMPONENT CAS NO. OF TLV OF OSHA APPROXIMATE
COMPONENT COMPONENT PEL CONCENTRATION
Perchloroethylene* 127-18-4 50ppm 25ppm >75.070
Pale Oil 6474 l-89-5 5mg/m3 5.0%
5mg/m3
Hexylene Glycol 107-41-5 25ppm 25ppm 1.0%
*IDENTIFIED AS A CARCINOGEN BY NTP
This product contains Perchloroethylene, which is subject to the reporting requirements of SARA III.
D.O.T. Hazardous Classification: Tetrachloroethylene, 6.1, UN 1897, III
Hazardous Materials Identification System (HMIS)
Health BASIS
Flammability Reactivity
1
1 0 Recommended by Laidlaw
TLV for Total Product BASIS
Calculated TLV REF ACGIH
50ppm
III. PHYSICAL DATA
215癋 Vapor Density Not Determined
Boiling Point
Vapor Pressure Not Determined Percent Volatiles 99.0%
Specific Gravity 1.5430 Evaporation Rate Not Determined
IV. FIRE AND EXPLOSION DATA
Flash Point (OF TCC) Not Applicable
Extinguishing Media Not Applicable
As appropriate for surrounding fire.
Special Firefighting Procedures
Unusual Fire & Explosion Hazards None Known
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) - Hazard Identification
Health Flammability Reactivity Basis
1 1 Recommended by Laidlaw
0
V. HEALTH HAZARD DATA
Effects of Overexposure:
Eyes: Can cause severe irritation, redness, tearing, blurred vision.
Prolonged or repeated contact may cause moderate irritation.
Skin:
Breathing: Excessive inhalation of vapors may cause nasal and respiratory irritation.
Can cause gastrointestinal irritation, vomiting, nausea, and diarrhea. Aspiration of material into lungs can be
Swallowing:
fatal.
First Aid Procedures:
Swallowing: Do not induce vomiting. Get medical attention.
Skin: Wash exposed area with soap and water.
inhalation: Remove to fresh air: if breathing is difficult administer oxygen.
Eyes: Flush with water for at least 15 minutes. If irritation persists, consult a physician.
Health studies have shown that health risks vary from person to person. As a precaution exposure to liquids, vapors, misty fumes or dust
should be minimized.
VI. REACTIVITY DATA
Hazardous Polymerization: Cannot occur.
Stability: Stable
Incompatibility: Avoid strong oxidizing agents.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: May form toxic hydrocarbons at high temperatures.
VII. SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURES
Steps to be taken in case material is released or spilled:
Absorb on paper or other absorbent material and dispose of in accordance with local, state and federal regulations.Keep out of water
supply and sewage systems. Dispose of in a permitted hazardous waste management facility.
VIII. PROTECTION AND PRECAUTIONS
Use approved organic vapor respirator if exposure may or does exceed TLV limit.
Respiratory Protection:
Ventilation: Provide sufficient ventilation to maintain exposure below TLV.
Protective Gloves: Not necessary.
Eye Protection: Splash goggles if eye contact is likely to occur.
Other Protective Equipment: None.
IX. PRECAUTIONS OR OTHER COMMENTS
Precautions to be taken in handling and storing: Maintain good housekeeping. Avoid contact with eyes. Wash thoroughly after
handling. Use with adequate ventilation.
The information and recommendations accumulated herein are to the best of Laidlaw's knowledge and belief, accurate and reliable
as of the date issued. Laidlaw does not warrant or guarantee their accuracy or reliability. and shall not be liable for any loss or
damage arising out of the use thereof.
HMIS and NFPA recommended ratings are based upon the criteria supplied by the developers of these rating systems together with
Laidlaw's interpretation of the available data.