Material Safety Data Sheet
Section 1 General Information
Manufacturer: HMIS Rating
William Zinsser and Company, Inc. 1
HEALTH:
173 Belmont Drive 3
FLAMMABILITY:
Somerset, NJ 08875 0
REACTIVITY:
(732) 469-8100
Emergency Telephone: Chemtrec (800) 424-9300 Date: June 9, 2000
Product Name: 5 Lb. Amber Shellac
Product Codes: 00500 00501
Section 2 Hazardous Ingredients
OSHA ACGIH
Hazardous Component CAS# PEL TLV
Ethyl Alcohol 64-17-5 1000 ppm 1000 ppm
Isopropyl Alcohol 67-63-0 400 ppm 200 ppm
Methyl Isobutyl Ketone 108-10-1 100 ppm 50 ppm
Section 3 Hazard Identification
Emergency Overview: This material is cloudy amber colored liquid coating used to finish wood
and other surfaces. It has an alcohol type odor and a flashpoint of 60?F.
Primary Routes of Exposure :
Inhalation
Potential Acute Health Effects:
Eye: May cause eye irritation.
Skin: May cause skin irritation.
Ingestion: May be harmful if swallowed.
Inhalation: Vapors may be irritating to eyes and respiratory tract. May cause CNS depression.
Potential Chronic Health Effects:
N/A: Not Applicable N/D: Not Determined N/E: Not Established N/R: Not Required Est.: Estimated
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Signs and Symptoms: Chronic exposures may result in irritation to mucous membranes, headache,
drowsiness, CNS depression, and/or liver damage.
(See also Sections 4, 8, and 11 for related information)
Section 4 First Aid Measures
Eye contact: Flush eyes with water for at least 15 minutes.
Skin contact: Wash with soap and water.
Ingestion: If the person is conscious and able to swallow have them drink water to dilute.
Call a poison control center, physician, or emergency room.
Inhalation: If exposed to excessive levels of vapor or mist, remove to fresh air. Seek
medical attention if cough or other symptoms develop.
Section 5 Fire Fighting Measures
Flash Point (method): 60?F
Extinguishing Media:Use dry chemical, "alcohol resistant" foam, or carbon dioxide. Water may be
ineffective but water applied as a spray can absorb some of the fire's heat and should be used to keep
fire-exposed containers cool.
Protection of Firefighters : As in any fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus pressure-
demand, NIOSH and full protective gear. Evacuate area and fight fire from safe distance.
Fire and Explosion Hazards: Vapors may form explosive mixture with air.
Section 6 Accidental Release Measures
Personal Precautions : Avoid skin contact. Avoid breathing vapors. Wash hands before eating.
Clean Up Methods : Keep unnecessary people away. Remove all sources of ignition. Dike and
contain spill with inert material (sand, earth, etc.) and transfer liquid to containers for recovery or
disposal. Keep spill out of sewer and open bodies of water. Floors may be slippery; care should be
exercised to avoid falls. Avoid runoff into storm sewers and ditches that lead to waterways.
(See also Section 8 for information on Exposure Controls and Personal Protective Equipment)
N/A: Not Applicable N/D: Not Determined N/E: Not Established N/R: Not Required Est.: Estimated
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Section 7 Handling and Storage
Handling: Keep away from heat, spark, and flame. Keep operating temperatures below ignition
temperatures at all times. Use with adequate ventilation. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing.
Storage: Store way from heat. Keep away from heat, sparks and flame. Keep containers tightly
closed and upright when not in use. Protect against physical damage.
Section 8 Exposure Controls / Personal Protection
Engineering Controls: Use general room dilution ventilation, process enclosures, local exhaust
ventilation, or other engineering controls to control airborne levels below recommended exposure limits.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE):
Eye Protection: Where contact is likely, wear chemical splash goggles and/or full-face shield.
Skin Protection: Where contact is likely, wear chemical resistant gloves and other protective
clothing to prevent skin contact.
Respiratory Protection: Wear vapor levels exceed allowable exposure limits, wear a NIOSH
approved air purifying respirator with an organic vapor cartridge.
General Hygiene Practices: Avoid eye and skin contact. Avoid breathing vapors. Wash hands
before eating and drinking. Do not smoke while using this material.
Section 9 Physical Data
Appearance: Cloudy amber liquid Odor: Alcohol type odor
Physical State: Liquid pH: 4.5 ?5.5
Boiling Point: 173?F* Melting/Freezing Point: N/A
Vapor Pressure : 40 mm/Hg* Vapor Density: 1.59*
Odor Threshold: N/D Viscosity: 25 ?300 cps
Specific Gravity (water = 1): 0.89 Autoignition Temp: 685?F*
Water Solubility: The alcohol portion is soluble in water, the shellac portion is not soluble and will
from a gelatinous layer on top of water.
N/A: Not Applicable N/D: Not Determined N/E: Not Established N/R: Not Required Est.: Estimated
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* based on pure ethyl alcohol.
Section 10 Stability and Reactivity
Stability: Stable, non-reactive.
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Carbon monoxide during incomplete combustion.
Conditions to Avoid: Heat, sparks, flames.
Incompatibility: Oxidizing agents
Section 11 Toxicological Information
Carcinocenicity: This material is not considered a carcinogen by IARC or NTP and is not
regulated as a carcinogen by OSHA.
(See also Section 15 for related information)
Section 12 Ecological Information
Chemical Fate and Effects: No data available.
Section 13 Disposal Considerations
RCRA Hazardous Waste: This material, when discarded or disposed of, could be a hazardous
waste according to federal regulations (40 CFR 261) due to the characteristic of ignitability (D001).
The transportation, storage, treatment, and disposal of this waste must be conducted in compliance with
40 CFR 262, 263, 264, 268, and 270. Disposal can only occur in properly permitted facilities. Check
state and local regulations for any additional requirements as these may be more restrictive than federal
laws and regulations. Chemical additions, processing or otherwise altering this material may make the
waste management information presented in this MSDS incomplete, inaccurate, or otherwise
inappropriate.
Section 14 Transportation Information
Regulated by the DOT: Yes
N/A: Not Applicable N/D: Not Determined N/E: Not Established N/R: Not Required Est.: Estimated
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DOT Proper Shipping Name: Paint
UN / NA Number: UN 1263
Section 15 Regulatory Information
CERCLA:
The Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA)
requires notification to the National Response Center for releases of quantities of Hazardous Substances
equal to or greater than the reportable quantities (RQs) in 40 CFR 302.4 (for CERCLA 102).
Components present in this product at a level which could require reporting under the statute are:
Chemical Name CAS# Maximum Concentration (Wt.
%)
None N/A N/A
SARA Title III, section 311/312:
The Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 (SARA) Title III requires emergency
planning based on Threshold Planning Quantities (TPQs) and release reporting based on Reportable
Quantities (RQs) in 40 CFR 355 (used for SARA 302, 304, 311 and 312).
Components present in this product at a level which could require reporting under the statute are:
Chemical Name CAS# Maximum Concentration (Wt.
%)
None N/A N/A
SARA Title III, section 313:
The Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 (SARA) Title III requires submission of
annual reports of release of toxic chemicals that appear in 40 CFR 372 (for SARA 313).
Components present in this product at a level which could require reporting under the statute are:
Chemical Name CAS# Maximum Concentration (Wt.
%)
Methyl Isobutyl Ketone 108-10-1 1%
TSCA:
The components of this mixture are listed in the Toxic Substance Control Act Inventory of Chemical
Substances.
N/A: Not Applicable N/D: Not Determined N/E: Not Established N/R: Not Required Est.: Estimated
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This product contains the following chemicals which require export notification under section 12(b) of
the TSCA regulation:
Chemical Name CAS# TSCA Section
Isopropanol 67-63-0 Sec. 4
Methyl isobutyl ketone 108-10-1 Sec. 4
Section 16 Other Information
Legend: N/A: Not Applicable N/D: Not Determined
N/E: Not Established N/R: Not Required
STEL: Short Term Exposure Limit C: OSHA Ceiling Value
mg/m3: milligrams per cubic meter
cps: Centipoise
mppcf: million particles per cubic foot of air. PPM: Parts Per Million
PPB: Parts Per Billion PEL: Permissible Exposure Limit
TLV: Threshold Limit Value TWA: Time Weighted Average
ACGIH: American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists
CPSC: Consumer Product Safety Commission
DOT: United States Department of Transportation
FHSA: Federal Hazardous Substance Act
OSHA: Occupational Safety and Health Administration (US Dept. of Labor)
RCRA: Resource Conservation and Recovery Act
SARA: Superfund Amendment and Reauthorization Act
Skin: This substance has the potential to be absorbed systemically through the skin.
TSCA: Toxic Substance Control Act
HMIS Key
4 = Severe Hazard
3 = Serious Hazard
2 = Moderate Hazard
1 = Slight Hazard
0 = Minimal Hazard
Prepared By: Zinsser Health and Safety Manager, Regulatory Compliance Dept.
173 Belmont Drive Somerset, NJ 08875 (732) 469-8100
Disclaimer: William Zinsser Company, Inc. believes, to the best of its knowledge, information and
belief, the information contained herein to be accurate and reliable as of the date of this material safety
data sheet. However, because the conditions of handling, use, and storage of these materials are beyond
our control, we assume no responsibility or liability for personal injury or property damage incurred by
N/A: Not Applicable N/D: Not Determined N/E: Not Established N/R: Not Required Est.: Estimated
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the use of these materials and make no warranty, expressed or implied, regarding the accuracy or
reliability of the data or results obtained from their use. All materials may present unknown hazards and
should be used with caution. The information and recommendations in this material safety data sheet are
offered for the users' consideration and examination. It is the responsibility of the user to determine the
final suitability of this information and data and to comply with all applicable international, federal, state,
and local laws and regulations.
N/A: Not Applicable N/D: Not Determined N/E: Not Established N/R: Not Required Est.: Estimated
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