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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
PRODUCT NAME: LIQUID HARDENER HMIS CODES: H F R P
PRODUCT CODE: LIQUID HARDENER 3*2 2
=================== SECTION I - MANUFACTURER IDENTIFICATION ==================
MANUFACTURER'S NAME: PACIFIC COAST LACQUER
ADDRESS : 3150 E. PICO BLVD.
LOS ANGELES, CA 90023-3683
EMERGENCY PHONE(CHEMTREC) : (800) 424-9300 DATE PRINTED : 11/07/06
INFORMATION PHONE : (800) 672-4900 NAME OF PREPARER : N/A
=========== SECTION II - HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS/SARA III INFORMATION ==========
VAPOR PRESSURE WEIGHT
REPORTABLE COMPONENTS CAS NUMBER mmHG @TEMP(F) PERCENT
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~ DIMETHYL PHTHALATE 131-11-3 NA NA 43.00
ACGIH TLV: 1.5 mg/m3
METHYL ETHYL KETONE PEROXIDE 1338-23-4 NE NE 34
ACGIH TLV: 1.5 mg/m3
2,2,4-TRIMETHYL-1,3PENTANEDIOL DIISOBUTYRATE 6846-50-0 20
~ METHYL ETHYL KETONE 78-93-3 70.9 68 2.00
OSHA PEL: 200 ppm, ACGIH TLV: 200 ppm
~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): Not established DENSITY: 8.91 lb/gl
VAPOR DENSITY: HEAVIER THAN AIR SPECIFIC GRAVITY (H2O=1): 1.07
COATING V.O.C.: 0.24 lb/gl MATERIAL V.O.C.: 0.24 lb/gl
COATING V.O.C.: 29 g/l MATERIAL V.O.C.: 29 g/l
SOLUBILITY IN WATER: Slight EVAPORATION RATE: SLOWER THAN ETHER
APPEARANCE AND ODOR: Water-white liquid with characteristic odor
================== SECTION IV - FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA ===============
FLASH POINT (Deg F): >200 METHOD USED: TCC
FLAMMABLE LIMITS IN AIR BY % VOLUME- LOWER: 1.8 UPPER: 11.5
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: FOAM, CO2, DRY CHEMICAL, WATER FOG
SPECIAL FIREFIGHTING PROCEDURES
Firefighters should be equipped with self-contained breathing apparatus and
protective clothing. In case of fire near a storage area, cool the containers
with water spray. If dry chemical is used to extinguish a LIQUID HARDENER fire,
the extinguished areas must be wetted down with water.
UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS
The heat of decomposition of the peroxides adds to the heat of the fire. Dry
chemical fire extinguishing agent may catalyze the decomposition.
========================= SECTION V - REACTIVITY DATA ========================
STABILITY: STABLE
CONDITIONS TO AVOID
Direct sunlight, temperatures above 80 Deg F
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INCOMPATIBILITY (MATERIALS TO AVOID)
Dimethylaniline, cobalt napthenate and other promoters, accelerators, reducing
agents, or any hot material.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION OR BYPRODUCTS
Smoke,toxic vapors, fumes.
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: WILL NOT OCCUR
===================== SECTION VI - HEALTH HAZARD DATA ========================
INHALATION HEALTH RISKS AND SYMPTOMS OF EXPOSURE
Inhalation: May cause respiratory tract irritation.
SKIN AND EYE CONTACT HEALTH RISKS AND SYMPTOMS OF EXPOSURE
Eye contact: Severe irritation, redness, tearing and blurred vision. Skin
contact: Severe skin irritant, causes redness, blistering and edema.
SKIN ABSORPTION HEALTH RISKS AND SYMPTOMS OF EXPOSURE
Skin absorption: Will cause skin irritation, reddening, dermatitis and possible
sensitization.
INGESTION HEALTH RISKS AND SYMPTOMS OF EXPOSURE
Ingestion: Harmful if swallowed. Changes in structure or function of esophagus,
nausea, or vomiting and other gastrointestinal effects.
HEALTH HAZARDS (ACUTE AND CHRONIC)
Acute: May cause irritation of eye, skin, nose and throat, vomiting, dizziness
and headache. Chronic: Long term exposure may cause narcosis.
CARCINOGENICITY: NTP CARCINOGEN: No IARC MONOGRAPHS: No OSHA REGULATED: No
MEDICAL CONDITIONS GENERALLY AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE
None known.
EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID PROCEDURES
INHALATION: MOVE PERSON TO FRESH AIR. EYE & SKIN CONTACT: FLUSH EYES IMMEDIATELY
WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 30 MINUTES. WASH AFFECTED AREAS WITH
SOAP AND WATER IMMEDIATELY. REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING. INGESTION: DO NOT
INDUCE VOMITING. GIVE LARGE QUANITITIES OF WATER OR MILK TO DRINK. CONSULT A
PHYSICIAN OR POISON CONTROL CENTER IMMEDIATELY.
============ SECTION VII - PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE HANDLING AND USE =============
STEPS TO BE TAKEN IN CASE MATERIAL IS RELEASED OR SPILLED
DIKE TO PREVENT RUNOFF FROM ENTERING DRAINS, SEWERS, STREAMS, ETC. AND TRANSFER
INTO CONTAINERS. SPILLED MATERIAL SHOULD BE SWEPT UP WITH AN INERT MATERIAL
(VERMICULITE, SAND) AND PLACED IN A CLEAN POLYETHYLENE LINED DRUM OR
POLYETHYLENE DRUM.
WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD
Dispose of in accordance with local, state and federal regulations.
PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN HANDLING AND STORING
DO NOT USE/STORE WITH FOOD OR DRINK. Keep containers tightly closed.
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OTHER PRECAUTIONS
LIQUID HARDENER should never be added to hot solvents or monomers as a violent
decomposition and/or reaction may result. When using spray equipment, never
spray raw LIQUID HARDENER onto curing or into raw resin or flues. Keep LIQUID
HARDENER in its original container. Do not store or use near food and drink.
====================== SECTION VIII - CONTROL MEASURES =======================
VENTILATION
Provide sufficient mechanical (general and/or local exhaust) ventilation to
maintain exposure below TLV.
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION
None needed.
PROTECTIVE GLOVES
Chemical resistant gloves
EYE PROTECTION
Chemical goggles
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
None
========================== SECTION X - DISCLAIMER ============================
The information contained herein is based on the data available to us and is
believed to be correct. However, Pacific Coast Lacquer Co. makes no warranty
expressed or implied regarding the accuracy of these data or the results to be
obtained from the use thereof. Pacific Coast Lacquer Co. assumes no
responsibility for injury from the use of the product described herein.
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