Material Safety Data Sheet
Stoddard Solvent
1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
PRODUCT NAME: Stoddard Solvent
OTHER/GENERIC NAMES: Naphtha, Mineral Spirits
PRODUCT USE: Industrial.
MANUFACTURER: General Chemical Corporation
2340 Bert Drive
Hollister, CA 95023
FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL: IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
973-515-1840 (EST) or 800-631-8050
CALL:
(Monday-Friday, 9:00am-4:30pm) 831-636-5151 (PST)
(24 Hours/Day, 7 Days/Week)
2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
INGREDIENT NAME CAS NUMBER WEIGHT %
Aliphatic hydrocarbons 8052-41-3 100
Trace impurities and additional material names not listed above may appear in Section 15 of this MSDS. These
materials may be listed for local "Right-To-Know" compliance and for other reasons.
OSHA Hazard Communication Standard: This product is considered hazardous under the OSHA Hazard
Communication Standard.
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW: A clear, colorless liquid with a slight ether-like odor. May
cause irritation to the skin and eyes. May be harmful if swallowed or inhaled. Flammable.
POTENTIAL HEALTH HAZARDS
SKIN: Prolonged or repeated exposure may cause defatting of the skin, resulting in drying, cracking, blistering
and redness.
EYES: May cause slight to moderate irritation with possible redness, swelling of mucous membranes, and
tearing. Transient injury to the corneal opthelium may also occur.
INHALATION: May cause mucous membrane irritation, nausea, vomiting, disturbed vision, rapid breathing,
hyperactivity, fatigue, muscle weakness, headache, light headedness, dizziness,
incoordination, tremors, and other central nervous system effects. Extreme exposure may
cause respiratory arrest, unconsciousness, kidney and liver impairment.
INGESTION: May cause diarrhea, central nervous system depression, difficulty breathing, incoordination,
tremors, weakness, fatigue, and reversible hepatitis. Ingestion may result in aspiration of
liquid, producing chemical pneumonitis.
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Current Issue Date: October, 2001
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DELAYED EFFECTS: None known.
Ingredients found on one of the three OSHA designated carcinogen lists are listed below.
INGREDIENT NAME NTP STATUS IARC STATUS OSHA LIST
No ingredients listed in this section.
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
SKIN: Remove contaminated clothing and wash skin with soap and water. Get medical attention if irritation
persists.
EYES: Flush eyes immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Get medical attention for any
symptoms.
INHALATION: Remove victim to fresh air. If breathing has stopped, give artificial respiration. If breathing is
difficult, administer oxygen provided a qualified operator is present. Get medical attention.
INGESTION: Do not induce vomiting. Get immediate medical attention.
ADVICE TO PHYSICIAN: In case of ingestion, gastric lavage may be performed using a cuffed endotracheal
tube.
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
FLAMMABLE PROPERTIES
FLASH POINT: 108F
FLASH POINT METHOD: TCC
AUTOIGNITION TEMPERATURE: ~550F
UPPER FLAME LIMIT (volume % in air): 6.0
LOWER FLAME LIMIT (volume % in air): 0.9
FLAME PROPAGATION RATE (solids): Not applicable.
OSHA FLAMMABILITY CLASS: Flammable liquid.
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA:
Use water fog, carbon dioxide, dry chemical or regular foam.
UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS:
Carbon oxides and various hydrocarbons form when burned. Highly flammable vapors are heavier than air, and
may accumulate in low areas and spread along the ground away from handling site.
SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PRECAUTIONS/INSTRUCTIONS:
Evacuate area of all unnecessary personnel. Shut off all ignition sources if possible. Use NIOSH-approved self-
contained breathing apparatus and other protective equipment if conditions warrant. Water fog or spray may be
used to cool containers and equipment. DO NOT spray water directly on fire. Product will float and could re-ignite
on surface of water.
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6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
IN CASE OF SPILL OR OTHER RELEASE: (See section 8 for recommended personal protective equipment.)
Immediately remove all ignition sources. Keep people away. Keep out of water sources and sewers. Absorb in
dry, inert material (sand, clay, etc.) and transfer to disposal drums using non-sparking equipment.
Spills and releases may have to be reported to Federal and/or local authorities. See Section 15 regarding
reporting requirements.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
NORMAL HANDLING: (See section 8 for recommended personal protective equipment.)
Use with caution. Do not get into eyes, on skin, or on clothing. Avoid breathing vapors. Keep away from heat,
open flame or sparks. Use with adequate ventilation.
STORAGE RECOMMENDATIONS:
Store in original container in a dry place at 50 鈥? 90F (10 鈥? 32C). Do not store in direct sunlight.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
ENGINEERING CONTROLS:
Use local exhaust ventilation or general mechanical exhaust ventilation to keep airborne levels below the
recommended limits.
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
SKIN PROTECTION: Use chemical resistant gloves, apron, boots and clothing. Avoid skin contact.
EYE PROTECTION: Use chemical splash goggles or faceshield.
RESPIRATORY For concentrations exceeding the recommended exposure level, use a NIOSH-
PROTECTION: approved air purifying respirator.
ADDITIONAL Eyewash and safety shower.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
EXPOSURE GUIDELINES
INGREDIENT NAME ACGIH TLV OSHA PEL OTHER LIMIT
Aliphatic hydrocarbons 100 ppm TWA 500 ppm TWA ------
1
= Limit established by General Chemical Corporation.
2
= Workplace Environmental Exposure Level (AIHA).
3
= Biological Exposure Index (ACGIH).
OTHER EXPOSURE LIMITS FOR POTENTIAL DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS:
None
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9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
APPEARANCE: Clear, colorless liquid.
PHYSICAL STATE: Liquid.
MOLECULAR WEIGHT: Varies.
CHEMICAL FORMULA: Varies.
ODOR: Slight ether odor.
SPECIFIC GRAVITY (water = 1.0): 0.79
SOLUBILITY IN WATER (weight %): Negligible.
pH: Not applicable.
BOILING POINT: 310-370F
MELTING POINT: Not applicable.
VAPOR PRESSURE: 2 mmHg @ 20C
VAPOR DENSITY (air = 1.0): 2.5
EVAPORATION RATE: COMPARED TO:
70 Butyl acetate
% VOLATILES: Not determined.
FLASH POINT: 108F
(Flash point method and additional flammability data are found in Section 5.)
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
NORMALLY STABLE? (CONDITIONS TO AVOID):
Stable under normal conditions.
INCOMPATIBILITIES:
Strong oxidizing agents.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS:
Burning can produce carbon oxides and various hydrocarbons.
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION:
Will not occur.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
IMMEDIATE (ACUTE) EFFECTS:
LD50(oral-rat): >5 g/kg
3
LC50(inhl-rat): >5500 mg/m /4 hr
LD50(skin-rabbit): >5 g/kg
DELAYED (SUBCHRONIC AND CHRONIC) EFFECTS:
Data not available.
OTHER DATA:
None.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Data not available.
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13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
RCRA
Is the unused product a RCRA hazardous If yes, the RCRA ID number is:
waste if discarded? Not determined.
OTHER DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS:
The information offered in section 13 is for the product as shipped. Use and/or alterations to the product such as
mixing with other materials may significantly change the characteristics of the material and alter the RCRA
classification and the proper disposal method.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
US DOT HAZARD CLASS: 3, PG III
US DOT ID NUMBER: UN 1268
PROPER SHIPPING NAME: Petroleum distillates, n.o.s.
For additional information on shipping regulations affecting this material, contact the information number found in
Section 1.
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
TOXIC SUBSTANCES CONTROL ACT (TSCA)
TSCA INVENTORY STATUS: Listed on the TSCA inventory.
OTHER TSCA ISSUES: None.
SARA TITLE III/CERCLA
"Reportable Quantities" (RQs) and/or "Threshold Planning Quantities" (TPQs) exist for the following ingredients.
INGREDIENT NAME SARA/CERCLA RQ (lb) SARA EHS TPQ (lb)
No ingredients listed in this section.
Spills or releases resulting in the loss of any ingredient at or above its RQ requires immediate notification
to the National Response Center [(800) 424-8802] and to your Local Emergency Planning Committee.
SECTION 311 HAZARD CLASS: Immediate. Fire.
SARA 313 TOXIC CHEMICALS:
The following ingredients are SARA 313 "Toxic Chemicals" and may be subject to annual reporting requirements.
CAS numbers and weight percents are found in Section 2.
INGREDIENT NAME COMMENT
No ingredients listed in this section.
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STATE RIGHT-TO-KNOW
In addition to the ingredients found in Section 2, the following are listed for state right-to-know purposes.
INGREDIENT NAME WEIGHT % COMMENT
No ingredients listed in this section.
ADDITIONAL REGULATORY INFORMATION:
None.
WHMIS CLASSIFICATION (CANADA):
Not determined.
FOREIGN CHEMICAL CONTROL INVENTORY STATUS:
Listed on Canadian DSL and EU EINECS.
16. OTHER INFORMATION
CURRENT ISSUE DATE: October, 2001
PREVIOUS ISSUE DATE: Not applicable.
CHANGES TO MSDS FROM PREVIOUS ISSUE DATE ARE DUE TO THE FOLLOWING:
Not applicable.
OTHER INFORMATION: None
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