PRODUCT NAME: ENGARD 400 F.D. BLACK HMIS CODES: H F R P
PRODUCT CODE: 400FD-01 2*3 1
================== SECTION I - MANUFACTURER IDENTIFICATION =================
MANUFACTURER'S NAME: ELLIS PAINT CO.
ADDRESS : 3150 E. PICO BLVD.
LOS ANGELES, CA 90023-3683
EMERGENCY PHONE(CHEMTREC) : (800) 424-9300 DATE PRINTED : 9/25/2008
INFORMATION PHONE : (323) 261-8136 NAME OF PREPARER :
========== SECTION II - HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS/SARA III INFORMATION =========
~Indicates toxic chemical(s) subject to the reporting requirements of Section
313 of Title III and of 40 CFR 372.
=============== SECTION III - PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS ============
BOILING RANGE (Deg F): 175 - 285 DENSITY: 13.7 lb/gl
VAPOR DENSITY: HEAVIER THAN AIR SPECIFIC GRAVITY (H2O=1): 1.65
COATING V.O.C.: 1.6 lb/gl MATERIAL V.O.C.: 1.6 lb/gl
COATING V.O.C.: 192 g/l MATERIAL V.O.C.: 192 g/l
SOLUBILITY IN WATER: Negligible EVAPORATION RATE: SLOWER THAN ETHER
APPEARANCE AND ODOR: Black liquid with mild odor
================= SECTION IV - FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA ==============
FLASH POINT (Deg F): 25 METHOD USED: TCC
FLAMMABLE LIMITS IN AIR BY % VOLUME- LOWER: 0 UPPER: 11.5
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: FOAM, ALCOHOL FOAM, CO2, DRY CHEMICAL
SPECIAL FIREFIGHTING PROCEDURES
Use approved self-contained breathing apparatus. Do not use direct stream of
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water.
UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS
Fire-exposed containers should be cooled with water to prevent pressure build-up
which could result in container rupture.
======================== SECTION V - REACTIVITY DATA =======================
STABILITY: STABLE
CONDITIONS TO AVOID
Excessive heat, sparks or open flames.
INCOMPATIBILITY (MATERIALS TO AVOID)
Strong oxidizing agents
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION OR BYPRODUCTS
Thermal decomposition may yield carbon dioxide and/or carbon monoxide.
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: WILL NOT OCCUR
==================== SECTION VI - HEALTH HAZARD DATA =======================
INHALATION HEALTH RISKS AND SYMPTOMS OF EXPOSURE
Inhalation: May cause nasal and respiratory irritation, dizziness, weakness,
fatigue, nausea and headache. High concentrations may result in bronchitis and
convulsions.
SKIN AND EYE CONTACT HEALTH RISKS AND SYMPTOMS OF EXPOSURE
Eye contact: Severe irritation, redness, tearing and blurred vision. Skin
contact: Moderate irritation.
SKIN ABSORPTION HEALTH RISKS AND SYMPTOMS OF EXPOSURE
Skin absorption: May cause irritation, de-fatting and dermatitis.
INGESTION HEALTH RISKS AND SYMPTOMS OF EXPOSURE
Ingestion: May cause gastrointestinal irritation, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.
HEALTH HAZARDS (ACUTE AND CHRONIC)
Acute: May cause eye, nose, respiratory tract and skin irritation,
headache, drowsiness and nausea. Ingestion may result in vomiting; aspiration
(breathing in) into the lungs may result in aspiration pneumonitis. Chronic:
Long term exposure may lead to central nervous system depression, dermatitis and
liver and kidney damage.
CARCINOGENICITY: NTP CARCINOGEN: Yes IARC MONOGRAPHS: Yes OSHA REGULATED: No
This material contains crystalline silica, which has been classified as a known
carcinogen for humans (1) by IARC and a probable carcinogen by NTP. Crystalline
silica is also a known cause of silicosis, a non-cancerous lung disease caused
by excessive exposure to crystalline silica. This material contains
ethylbenzene which is classified as "possibly carcinogenic to humans" (2B) by
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IARC.
MEDICAL CONDITIONS GENERALLY AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE
Pre-existing eye, skin and respiratory disorders may be aggravated.
EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID PROCEDURES
INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR AND PROVIDE OXYGEN IF BREATHING IS DIFFICULT.
SPLASH (EYES): FLUSH EYES IMMEDIATELY WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER FOR AT LEAST
15 MINUTES. SPLASH (SKIN): WASH AFFECTED AREAS WITH SOAP AND WATER. REMOVE
CONTAMINATED CLOTHING. INGESTION: DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. IF VOMITING OCCURS
SPONTANEOUSLY, KEEP HEAD BELOW HIPS TO PREVENT ASPIRATION OF LIQUID INTO THE
LUNGS. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY.
=========== SECTION VII - PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE HANDLING AND USE ============
STEPS TO BE TAKEN IN CASE MATERIAL IS RELEASED OR SPILLED
PROVIDE VENTILATION. LARGE SPILLS MAY BE SCOOPED UP. SMALL SPILLS MAY BE PICKED
UP WITH ABSORBENT MATERIALS.
WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD
Place in tightly closed containers and dispose of in accordance with local,
state and federal regulations.
PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN HANDLING AND STORING
Store away from heat, sparks and open flames. Keep containers tightly closed
when not in use. Use with adequate ventilation.
OTHER PRECAUTIONS
Do not take internally. Avoid prolonged contact. Ground equipment to prevent
accumulation of static charge.
===================== SECTION VIII - CONTROL MEASURES ======================
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION
Use self-contained breathing apparatus where vapor concentration may be above
TLV limits. Where vapor does not exceed TLV limits, use NIOSH/MSHA approved
respirator.
VENTILATION
Adequate volume and pattern to keep air contaminant concentration below current
applicable OSHA or ACGIH TLV limits.
PROTECTIVE GLOVES
Chemical resistant gloves
EYE PROTECTION
Chemical goggles, safety glasses
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OTHER PROTECTIVE CLOTHING OR EQUIPMENT
Eye bath and safety shower
WORK/HYGIENIC PRACTICES
Wash hands thoroughly before eating or using the washroom. Smoke in smoking
areas only.
=================== SECTION IX - REGULATORY INFORMATION ====================
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65
This product contains a chemical known to the State of California to cause
cancer.
Contains: Ethylbenzene - Silica, Crystalline -
========================= SECTION X - DISCLAIMER ===========================
The information contained herein is based on the data available to us and is
believed to be correct. However, ELLIS PAINT CO. makes no warranty expressed
or implied regarding the accuracy of these data or the results to be obtained
from the use thereof. ELLIS PAINT CO. assumes no responsibility for injury
from the use of the product described herein.