E. E. Zimmerman Company/Elroy Turpentine Company Prepared: 5/05
PO Box 111254
Pittsburgh, PA 15238
412-963-0949
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
E-Z LACQUER RETARDER
EMERGENCY CONTACT: FOR CHEMICAL EMERGENCY-SPILL, LEAK, FIRE, EXPOSURE OR ACCIDENT
CALL CHEMTREC AT 1-800-424-9300, DAY OR NIGHT
INDEX HMIS NFPA
4-Severe Health *2 Health 2
3-Serious Flammability 3 Flammability 3
2-Moderate Physical Hazard 0 Reactivity 0
1-Slight
0 - Insignificant * denotes chronic hazard
Section 2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Ingredient (s) CAS Number % (by volume)
XYLENE 1330-20-7 51.0 - 51.0
BUTYL ACETATE 123-86-4 19.0 - 23.0
ETHYLENE GLYCOL MONOBUTYL ETHER 111-76-2 16.0 - 20.0
NORMAL BUTANOL 71-36-3 10.0 - 10.0
ETHYLBENZENE 100-41-4 10.0 - 10.0
Section 3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Potential Health Effects
Eye
Can cause eye irritation. Symptoms include stinging, tearing, redness, and swelling of
eyes. Additional symptoms of eye exposure may include: blurred vision.
Skin
Can cause skin irritation. Prolonged or repeated contact may dry the skin. Symptoms
may include redness, burning, and drying and cracking of skin, burns and other skin damage.
Additional symptoms of skin contact may include: skin blistering. Passage of this material into
the body through the skin is possible, and skin contact may be harmful.
Swallowing
Swallowing small amounts of this material during normal handling is not likely to cause
harmful effects. Swallowing large amounts may be harmful. This material can get into the
lungs during swallowing or vomiting. This results in lung inflammation and other lung injury.
Inhalation
Breathing of vapor or mist is possible. Breathing this material may be harmful. Symptoms
usually occur at air concentrations higher than the recommended exposure limits (See
Section 8). Breathing air containing n-butyl acetate, which results from its use in aerosol
applications, may cause delayed lung injury.
Symptoms of Exposure
Signs and symptoms of exposure to this material through breathing, swallowing and/or
passage of the material through the skin may include: redness of the face and neck, stomach or
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intestinal upset (nausea, vomiting, diarrhea), irritation (nose, throat, airways), tight feeling in the
chest, central nervous system excitation (giddiness, liveliness, light-headed feeling) followed by
central nervous system depression (dizziness, drowsiness, weakness, fatigue, nausea, headache,
unconsciousness) and other central nervous system effects, respiratory depression (slowing of
the breathing rate), shortness of breath, loss of coordination, confusion, difficult breathing,
irregular heartbeat, blood in the urine, blood abnormalities (breakage of red blood cells), narcosis
(dazed or sluggish feeling), kidney damage, liver damage, coma, and death.
Target Organ Effects
Acute lethal exposure to ethylene glycol monobutyl ether in animal studies has resulted in
congestion of organs including kidney, spleen, and lung. Overexposure to this material
(or its components) has been suggested as a cause of the following effects in laboratory
animals: blood abnormalities, testis damage, kidney damage, liver damage, effects on hearing.
Overexposure to this material (or its components) has been suggested as a cause of the
following effects in humans: central nervous system effects.
Developmental Information
This material (or a component) has been shown to cause birth defects in laboratory animal
studies. Harm to the fetus occurs only at exposure levels that harm the pregnant animal.
The relevance of these findings to humans is uncertain.
Cancer Information
Ethylbenzene has been shown to cause cancer in laboratory animals. The relevance of this
finding to humans is uncertain. IARC (International Agency for Research on Cancer) has
classified ethylbenzene as a possible human carcinogen. Ethylene glycol monobutyl ether has
been shown to cause cancer in laboratory animals. The relevance of this finding to humans
is uncertain.
Other Health Effects
No data
Primary Route (s) of Entry
Inhalation, Skin absorption, Skin contact, Eye contact, Ingestion.
Section 4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Eyes
If symptoms develop, immediately move individual away from exposure and into fresh air.
Flush eyes gently with water for at least 15 minutes while holding eyelids apart; seek
immediate medical attention.
Skin
Immediately flush skin with water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated
clothing and shoes. Seek immediate medical attention. Wash clothing before reuse and
decontaminate or discard contaminated shoes.
Swallowing
Seek medical attention. If individual is drowsy or unconscious, do not give anything by mouth;
place individual on the left side with the head down. Contact a physician, medical facility, or
poison control center for advice about whether to induce vomiting. If possible, do not leave
individual unattended.
Inhalation
If symptoms develop, immediately move individual away from exposure and into fresh air.
Seek immediate medical attention; keep person warm and quiet. If person is not breathing,
begin artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, administer oxygen.
Note to Physicians
Inhalation of high concentrations of this material, as could occur in enclosed spaces or during
deliberate abuse, may be associated with cardiac arrhythmias. Sympathomimetic drugs may
initiate cardiac arrhythmias in persons exposed to this material. This material is an aspiration
hazard. Potential danger from aspiration must be weighed against possible oral toxicity (See
Section 3 - Swallowing) when deciding whether to induce vomiting. Preexisting disorders of
the following organs (or organ systems) may be aggravated by exposure to this material:
skin, lung (for example, asthma-like conditions), liver, kidney, central nervous system,
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blood -forming system, male reproductive system, auditory system. Individuals with
preexisting heart disorders may be more susceptible to arrhythmias (irregular heartbeats) if
exposed to high concentrations of this material.
Section 5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Flash Point
75.0 -85.0 F (23.8 -29.4 C) TCC
Explosive Limit
(For component) Lower 1.0 Upper 11.2 %
Autoignition Temperature
No data
Hazardous Products of Combustion
May form: carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide, various hydrocarbons.
Fire and Explosion Hazards
Vapors are heavier than air and may travel along the ground or may be moved by ventilation
and ignited by pilot lights, other flames, sparks, heaters, smoking, electric motors, static
discharge, or other ignition sources at locations distant from material handling point. Never
use welding or cutting torch on or near drum (even empty) because product (even just
residue) can ignite explosively.
Extinguishing Media
Regular foam, carbon dioxide, dry chemical.
Fire Fighting Instructions
Wear a self-contained breathing apparatus with a full facepiece operated in the positive
pressure demand mode with appropriate turn-out gear and chemical resistant personal
protective equipment. Refer to the personal protective equipment section of this MSDS.
Section 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Small Spill
Absorb liquid on vermiculite, floor absorbent, or other absorbent material and transfer
to hood.
Large Spill
Eliminate all ignition sources (flares, flames including pilot lights, electrical sparks). Persons
not wearing protective equipment should be excluded from area of spill until clean-up has
been completed. Stop spill at source. Prevent from entering drains, sewers, streams or
other bodies of water. Prevent from spreading. If runoff occurs, notify authorities as required.
Pump or vacuum transfer spilled product to clean containers for recovery. Absorb
unrecoverable product. Transfer contaminated absorbent, soil and other materials to
containers for disposal. Prevent run-off to sewers, streams or other bodies of water. If run-off
occurs, notify proper authorities as required, that a spill has occurred.
Section 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling
Containers of this material may be hazardous when emptied. Since emptied containers
retain product residues (vapor, liquid, and/or solid), all hazard precautions given in the data
sheet must be observed. All five-gallon pails and larger metal containers, including tank cars
and tank trucks, should be grounded and/or bonded when material is transferred. Emergency
eyewash fountains and safety showers should be available in the immediate vicinity of
potential exposure. WARNING. Sudden release of hot organic chemical vapors or mists from
process equipment operating at elevated temperature and pressure, or sudden ingress of air into
vacuum equipment, may result in ignitions without the presence of obvious ignition sources.
Published "autoignition" or "ignition" temperature values cannot be treated as safe operating
temperatures in chemical processes without analysis of the actual process conditions. Any
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use of this product in elevated temperature processes should be thoroughly evaluated to
establish and maintain safe operating conditions.
Section 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Eye Protection
Chemical splash goggles and face shield (8" min.) in compliance with OSHA regulations are
advised; however, OSHA regulations also permit other type safety glasses. (Consult your
industrial hygienist.)
Skin Protection
Wear resistant gloves (consult your safety equipment supplier). To prevent repeated or
prolonged skin contact, wear impervious clothing and boots.
Respiratory Protections
If workplace exposure limit(s) of product or any component is exceeded (see exposure
guidelines), a NIOSH/MSHA approved air supplied respirator is advised in absence of proper
environmental control. OSHA regulations also permit other NIOSH/MSHA respirators
(negative pressure type) under specified conditions (see your industrial hygienist).
Engineering or administrative controls should be implemented to reduce exposure.
Engineering Controls
Provide sufficient mechanical (general and/or local exhaust) ventilation to maintain exposure
below TLV(s).
Exposure Guidelines
Component
XYLENE (1330-20-7)
OSHA PEL 100.000 ppm - TWA
OSHA VPEL 100.000 ppm - TWA
OSHA VPEL 150.000 ppm - STEL
ACGIH TLV 100.000 ppm - TWA
ACGIH TLV 150.000 ppm - STEL
BUTYL ACETATE (123-86-4)
OSHA PEL 150.000 ppm - TWA
OSHA VPEL 150.000 ppm - TWA
OSHA VPEL 200.000 ppm - STEL
ACGIH TLV 150.000 ppm - TWA
ACGIH TLV 200.000 ppm - STEL
ETHYLENE GLYCOL MONOBUTYL ETHER (111-76-2)
OSHA PEL 50.000 ppm - TWA (Skin)
OSHA VPEL 25.000 ppm - TWA (Skin)
ACGIH TLV 20.000 ppm - TWA
NORMAL BUTANOL (71-36-3)
OSHA PEL 100.000 ppm - TWA
OSHA VPEL 50.000 ppm - Ceiling (Skin)
ACGIH TLV 20.000 ppm - TWA
ETHYLBENZENE (100-41-4)
OSHA PEL 100.000 ppm - TWA
OSHA VPEL 100.000 ppm - TWA
OSHA VPEL 125.000 ppm - STEL
ACGIH TLV 100.000 ppm- TWA
ACGIH TLV 125.000 ppm - STEL
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Section 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Boiling Point
(For component) 243.0 F (117. 2 C) @ 760 mmHg
Vapor Pressure
(For component) 13.000 mmHg @ 68.00 F
Specific Vapor Density
> 1.000 @ AIR = 1
Specific Gravity
.874 @ 77.00 F
Liquid Density
7.270 lbs/gal @ 77.00 F
.874 kg/l @ 25.00 C
Percent Volatiles
No data
Evaporation Rate
SLOWER THAN ETHYL ETHER
Appearance
No data
State
LIQUID
Physical Form
HOMOGENEOUS SOLUTION
Color
No data
Odor
No data
pH
Not applicable
Section 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Hazardous Polymerization
Product will not undergo hazardous polymerization.
Hazardous Decomposition
May form: carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide, various hydrocarbons.
Chemical Stability
Stable.
Incompatibility
Avoid contact with: acids, alkalis, heat, strong oxidizing agents.
Section 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
No data
Section 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
No data
Section 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATION
Waste Management Information
Dispose of in accordance with all applicable local, state and federal regulations. Do not
discharge effluent containing this product into lakes, streams, ponds or estuaries, oceans, or
other waters unless in accordance with the requirements of a National Pollutant Discharge
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Elimination System (NPDES) permit, and the permitting authority has been notified
in writing prior to discharge. Do not discharge effluent containing this product to sewer
systems without previously notifying the local sewage treatment plant authority. For
guidance, contact your State Water Board or Regional Office of the EPA.
Section 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
DOT Information - 49 CFR 172.101
DOT Description:
PAINT RELATED MATERIAL, 3, UN1263, III
Container/Mode:
55 Gal Drum/5 Gal Pail/Gallon
NOS Component:
Not applicable
RQ (Reportable Quantity) - 49 CFR 172.101
Product Quantity (lbs) Component
197 XYLENES (O-, M-, P- ISOMERS )
10,346 ETHYLBENZENE
23,544 N-BUTYL ACETATE
OTHER TRANSPORT INFORMATION
The Transport Information may vary with the container and mode of shipment.
Section 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
US Federal Regulations
TSCA (Toxic Substances Control Act) Status
TSCA (UNITED STATES) The intentional ingredients of this product are listed.
CERCLA RQ - 40 CFR 302.4 (a)
Component RQ (lbs)
XYLENES (O-, M-, P-ISOMERS) 100
N-BUTYL ACETATE 5,000
N-BUTYL ALCOHOL 5,000
ETHYLBENZENE 1,000
CERCLA RQ - 40 CFR 302.4 (b)
Materials without a "listed" RQ may be reportable as an "unlisted hazardous
substance" . See 40 CFR 302.5 (b).
SARA 302 Components - 40 CFR 355 Appendix A
None
Section 311/312 Hazard Class - 40 CFR 370.2
Immediate (X) Delayed (X) Fire (X)
Reactive ( ) Sudden Release of Pressure ( )
SARA 313 Components - 40 CFR 372.65
Section 313 Component (s) CAS Number %
XYLENE (MIXED ISOMERS) 1330-20-7 51.00
ETHYLENE GLYCOL MONBUTYL ETHER 111-76-2 18.00
N-BUTYL ALCOHOL 71-36-3 10.21
ETHYLBENZENE 100-41-4 10.20
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OSHA Process Safety Management 29 CFR 1910
None listed
EPA Accidental Release Prevention 40 CFR 68
None listed
International Regulations
Inventory Status
Not determined `
State and Local Regulations
California Proposition 65
The following statement is made in order to comply with the California Safe Drinking
Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986: This product contains the following
substance(s) known to the state of California to cause cancer.
BENZENE
ETHYLENE OXIDE
The following statement is made in order to comply with the California Safe Drinking
Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986: This product contains the following
substance(s) known to the state of California to cause reproductive harm.
BENZENE
TOLUENE
ETHYLENE OXIDE
New Jersey RTK Label Information
XYLENES 1330-20-7
N-BUTYL ACETATE 123-86-4
2-BUTOXY ETHANOL 111-76-2
N-BUTYL ALCOHOL 71-36-3
ETHYL BENZENE 100-41-4
Pennsylvania RTK Label Information
BENZENE, DIMETHYL- 1330-20-7
ACETIC ACID, BUTYL ESTER 123-86-4
ETHANOL, 2-BUTOXY- 111-76-2
1-BUTANOL 71-36-3
BENZENE, ETHYL- 100-41-4
E. E. Ziimmerman Company/Elroy Turpentine Company believes that the statement, technical information
and recommendations contained herein are reliable, but they are given without warranty or guarantee of
any kind, express or implied, and we assume no responsibility for any loss, damage or expense, direct or
consequential, arising out of their use.
ASPA 5017543 000 00B
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