Material Safety Data Sheet
WINSOR & NEWTON CONSERV-ART GLOSS VARNISH
Section I
ColArt Americas, Inc Emergency Telephone Number 1-800-628-3385
11 Constitution Avenue Telephone Number for Information 732- 562- 0770
Piscataway
New Jersey 08855-1396 Date prepared 04/10/2002
Section II Hazard Ingredients/Identity Information
Hazardous Components CAS No. OSHA PEL ACGIH TLV
Petroleum hydrocarbons 64742-82-1 no data no data
Iso alkane 90622-57-4 no data no data
Section III Physical/Chemical Characteristics
Specific Gravity 0.9
Boiling Point: n/a 潞C
Vapour pressure: 2 mm Hg Melting Point: n/a 潞C
Vapour density: no data Evaporation rate ether=1 100
Solubility in water : Immiscible
Appearance and odour Colourless liquid.Low hydrocarbon odour
Section IV Fire and Explosion Hazard Data
LEL: 0.9
closed cup Flammable limits
Flash Point 41 潞C
UEL: 6.0
Extinguishing Media Carbon dioxide,dry chemical,foam.
Special Fire Fighting Procedures Flammable
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards none
Section V Reactivity Data
Stability : Unstable : no Conditions to avoid : none
Stable : yes
Incompatibility: none known
Hazardous Decomposition no
Hazardous Polymerisation no
Section VI Health Hazard Data
Route of Entry Inhalation? Skin? Ingestion?
Health Hazards:
Inhalation of large quantities of vapour may cause dizziness,headache.
Prolonged contact with skin may cause irritation.
Medical Conditions aggravated by exposure Pre-existing respiratory disorders
First Aid Procedures
Eyes: Wash with water for 10 minutes
Skin: Wash off with soap and water
Inhalation: Remove from exposure
Ingestion: Give water to drink
Get medical attention
Section VII Precautions for Safe Handling and Use
Steps to be taken if material is spilled Absorb on inert substrate
Sweep up immediately
Waste Disposal Method Controlled landfill
As toxic waste
Precautions to be taken in Handling and Storage
Normal hygiene
Avoid contact with skin
Keep in closed containers
Avoid extremes of temperature
Other precautions None
Section VIII Control Measures
Respiratory protection If large quantities being used NIOSH mask.
Ventilation Ensure good extraction/ventilation
Local exhaust fan
Mechanical Fume hood advisable for large quantities
Protective gloves Eye protection
Not required If handling large quantities
Other protective equipment Protective clothing
Work/Hygenic Practices Avoid contact with skin and eyes
Use barrier creams
This product has been evaluated by a toxicologist and is labeled for acute and chronic health hazards
in conformity with the Labeling of Hazardous Art Materials Act and Federal regulation 16 CFR 1500.14
of the Federal Hazardous Substances Act.
This product conforms to ASTM D4236 Standard Practice for Labeling Art Materials for Chronic Adverse Health
Hazards
WARNING: FLAMMABLE.MAY BE HARMFUL BY BREATHING VAPOURS. OVEREXPOSURE MAY RESULT IN
NAUSEA, HEADACHE, CONFUSION OR INSTABILITY. CONTAINS PETROLEUM DISTILLATES. Avoid
breathing vapours. Use exhaust fan to ensure adequate cross ventilation.
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
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