=====================  Product Identification  =====================

MSDS NAME:VP-31 PENETRANT(PRE 10/86)
NIIN:00-782-2734
MSDS Number: BFPMC
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:MET-L-CHEK COMPANY
Address:1639 EUCLID STREET
City:SANTA MONICA
State:CA
ZIP:90404-3770
Country:US
Info Phone Num:213-450-1111
Emergency Phone Num:213-450-1111
CAGE:98733
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:MET-L-CHEK COMPANY
Address:1639 EUCLID ST
Box:00000
City:SANTA MONICA
State:CA
ZIP:90404
Country:US
Phone:310-450-1111/FAX 310452-4046
CAGE:98733

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Name:SOLVENT PETROLEUM HYDROCARBON
Fraction by Wt: 100%
Other REC Limits:200 PPM

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION OF RESPIRATORY TRACT.CENTRAL NERVOUS
    SYSTEM STIMULATION FOLLOWED BY DEPRESS.OF VARY.DEGRS

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:INHALATION:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR,MAINTAIN RESPIRATION.
    EYES:WASH WITH PLENTY OF WATER. SKIN:REMOVE BY WIPING, WASH WITH
    SOAP & WATER

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Flash Point:144F TCC
Extinguishing Media:FOAM,CO*2,DRY CHEMICAL
Fire Fighting Procedures:NONE.WATER NOT SUITABLE
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:REMOVE SOURCES OF IGNITION. AVOID PROLONGED
    BREATHING OF VAPORS. AVOID CONTACT WITH SKIN & EYES.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE BELOW 120F & OUT OF DIRECT RAYS
    OF SUN. DO NOT EXPOSE TO FIRE.
Other Precautions:KEEP CONTAINERS CLOSED & CLEARLY LABELED.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:NONE UNDER PROPER CONDITIONS OF USE.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST WHEN MATERIAL IS SPRAYED.MECH AS REQD. FOR
    TLV
Protective Gloves:NONE
Other Protective Equipment:NONE
Supplemental Safety and Health
VP-31 PENTRANT LISTED UNDER GROUP I AND GROUP II IN QPL-25135-13 OF
    MIL-I-25135,REVISION C; VP-31 HAS BEEN OBSOLETED & REPLACED BY
    VP-31A BY THE MFR; SEE PNI-B OF THIS NSN FOR NEW P/N.

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

HCC:V4
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:350F
Vapor Pres:2.0
Vapor Density:4.0
Spec Gravity:0.8
Evaporation Rate & Reference:1.0, ETHER
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:DEEP RED LIQUID, PLEASANT, OILY ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:75.0

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:KEEP AWAY FROM SPARKS & OPEN FLAMES.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:INCOMPLETE COMBUSTION WILL RELEASE CO.

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:HAUL AWAY FOR SAFE OUTDOOR DISPOSAL, OR HAUL
    AWAY BY OIL RECLAIMERS OR SPRAY INTO AN INCINERATOR FOR BURNING
    UNDER APPROVED CONTROLLED PROCEDURES.

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