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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEETS
PRIMER N
HMIS; HEALTH 1 FLAMMABILITY 3 REACTIVITY 0
NFPA HEALTH 1 FIRE HAZARD 3 REACTIVITY 0
1. GENERAL INFORMATION
PRODUCT NAME: PRIMER N
TECHINCAL NAME:
3. CHEMICAL AND PHYSICAL INFORMATION
APPEARANCE: Clear Liquid
ODOR: Aliphatic Odor
SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 0.68
BOILING POINT: 205 - 210癋
SOLUBILITY IN WATER: immiscible
VAPOR DENSITY: 3.45
VAPOR PRESSURE: 35 mm @ 68癋
VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUND (EPA Method 24 ): 99.9% ; 680 grams/liter
EVAPORATION RATE (Ether = 1): 2.7
pH: Does not apply
APPEARANCE: Clear liquid
4. FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA:
FLASH POINT: 30癋 (method used TCC.)
FLAMMABLE LIMITS LEL = N/A UEL = N/A
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA Carbon Dioxide, dry chemicals, water
NOTE: SEE SECTION FOR PERSONAL PROTECTION
Explosive Limits:
% by volume in air (LOWER) 1.1%
% by volume in air (UPPER) 6.7%
RECOMMENDED EXTINGUISHING AGENTS: Carbon Dioxide, foam, dry chemicals
SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES: NONE
UNUSUAL FIRE and EXPLOSION HAZARDS NONE
HAZARDOUS PRODUCTS FORMED BY FIRE
OR THERMAL DECOMPOSITION: Irritating Organic Vapors
COMPRESSED GASES: None
PRESSURE AT ROOM TEMPERATURE: Does Not Apply.
5. SPILL OR LEAK & DISPOSAL DATA:
STEPS TO BE TAKEN IN CASE OF SPILL OR LEAK: Maintain good ventilation. Avoid ignition sources. Soak up
remainder in an inert absorbent and store in a closed
container until disposal.
RECOMMENDED METHOD OF DISPOSAL: Incinerate following EPA federal, state and local
regulations.
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6. STORAGE AND HANDLING PROCEDURES:
STORAGE: Store below 120癋 in a tightly closed container away
from oxidizing materials and sources of ignition.
HANDLING: Keep away from open flame. Avoid prolonged breathing
of vapors. Avoid skin or eye contact.
7. SHIPPING PROCEDURES:
DOT (49 CFR 172)
DOMESTIC GROUND TRANSPORT
PROPER SHIPPING NAME: Consumer Commodity (not more than
One liter);
PRIMARY ROUTES OF ENTRY: Heptane: Inhalation, ingestion, contact
SIGNS & SYMPTOMS OF EXPOSURE: Dizziness, anesthesia, unconsciousness.
EXISTING CONDITIONS:
AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE: None known
Exposure Limits (TWA) ACGIH OSHA Other
(TLV) (PEL)
n-Heptane 400 ppm (TWA) 500 ppm (TWA) None
1640 mg/M3 1600 mg/M3
Ingredients for which no Exposure Limits have been established are not listed above.
Literature Referenced Carcinogen
INGREDIENTS Target organ & Other Health NTP IARC Other
Effects.
N-Heptane Nervous System NO NO NO
Substituted Amidine N o Data NO NO NO
Heptane Solution (More than one liter)
HAZARD CLASS OR DIVISION: ORM-D (Not more than one liter;) Class 3, Packing Group II
IDENTIFICATION NO: None (Not more than one Liter);
UN 1206 ( More than one liter)
MARINE POLLUTANTS: None
IATA
PROPER SHIPPING NAME: Heptane Solution
CLASS OR DIVISION:
Class 3, Packing Group II
UN OR ID NUMBER: UN 1206
8. REACTIVITY DATA:
STABILITY: Stable
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Will not occur
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION
PRODUCTS (NON-THERMAL): None
INCOMPATIBILITY: Strong Oxidizers
9. EMERGENCY TREATMENT PROCEDURES:
INGESTION: Induce vomiting. Obtain medical attention
INHALATION: Remove to fresh air. If Symptoms persist, obtain
medical attention.
SKIN CONTACT: Wash with soap and water.
EYE CONTACT: Flush at least 15 minutes with water. Obtain medical
attention.
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10. PERSONAL PROTECTION:
EYES: Safety Glasses or Goggles.
SKIN: Rubber or Plastic Gloves
VENTILATION: Adequate to avoid exceeding TLV
11. HEALTH HAZARD DATA:
TOXICITY: Eye irritant. Anesthetic. Moderately toxic by ingestion.
Residue after evaporation of solvent destructive to
tissue of the mucous membranes, and upper respiratory
tract, eyes and skin