MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Manufacturer's Name:
GAMBLIN ARTISTS COLORS CO.
PO Box 625
Portland, OR 97207
Product: Gamvar Picture Varnish
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SECTION 1 -- PRODUCT IDENTITY
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Date prepared: 8/22/95 Emergency telephone no. 503/235-1945
Preparer's Name: R. Gamblin HMIS Information
Health 2
Chemical name: Resin and Petroleum Solvent Mixture
Flammability 2
Reactivity 0
Chemical formula: N/A (mixture)
DOT shipping class: Combustible Liquid
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SECTION II -- HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS
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Chemical names
Hydrocarbon Resin
Manufacturer of resin does NOT consider this a hazardous material
Thermoplastic Rubber
Manufacturer of rubber does NOT consider this a hazardous material
Mineral Spirits CAS #64742-88-7 TLV 100ppm
complex combination of predominantly C9-C12 Hydrocarbons
Aromatic Solvent CAS # 64742-95-6 TLV 100ppm
complex combination of predominantly C8-C10 Hydrocarbons
BIS (1,2,2,6,6-pentamethyl-4-piperidinyl) sebacate, mixture CAS #
41556-26-7
Exposure limits:
OSHA PEL: none established
ACGIGH TLV: none established
CARCINOGENICITY: these chemicals are not considered
carcinogenic by NTP, IARC, or
OSHA
This product and all components are listed on the U.S. TSCA inventory.
These are reportable chemicals under 40 CFR 372. SARA Title III Section
313
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SECTION III -- PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS
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Boiling Range: 300-402 degrees F Specific gravity: n/a
Vapor pressure: n/a %volatile
(weight): 65%
Vapor density: n/a Evaporation rate (BuOAc = 1): 0.1
Solubility (specify solvents): Insoluble in water. Soluble in most
petroleum solvents.
Appearance and odor: Clear water-white liquid; essentially odorless.
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SECTION IV -- FIRE & EXPLOSION DATA
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Flash point: 111 deg F Flammable Limits: LEL: 0.6 VEL: 7.0
Extinguishing media: CO2 , dry chemical, water fog
Gamvar Picture Varnish MSDS PAGE 2
Special firefighting procedures: water or foam may cause frothing if
directed into
container of burning material. Use water to cool containers exposed to
heat. Reactivity:
product is stable
Hazardous polymerization: will not occur
Conditions to avoid: heat, flame, and contact with strong oxidizing
agents.
Hazardous decomposition products: Fumes, smoke, carbon monoxide, and
other decomposition products, in the case of incomplete combustion.
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SECTION V -- HEALTH HAZARD DATA
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Route(s) of entry: Eye contact, ingestion, inhalation, skin contact.
Acute health effects: Eye contact may cause redness or irritation
Inhalation: dizziness, headache, nausea, possible nervous system
depression.
Ingestion: Nausea, gastrointestinal irritation, or vomiting.
Skin contact: Strong skin sensitizing potential, with 20/20 animals
sensitized in epidermal challenge.
EMERGENCY FIRST AID PROCEDURES:
Eye contact: wash with clean water for at least fifteen minutes. If
irritation persists, get medical attention.
Inhalation: If overcome by vapor, remove from exposure and call a
physician immediately. If breathing is irregular
or has stopped, start resuscitation, administer oxygen, if available.
Ingestion: Do Not Induce Vomiting, Give water or milk to drink; get
medical attention
Skin contact: In case of skin contact, wash skin thoroughly with soap
and water.
CHRONIC HEALTH EFFECTS: Skin contact may aggravate an existing
dermatitis.
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SECTION VI -- SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURE
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Steps to be taken in case material is spilled: remove all sources of
ignition. Soak up spill with absorbent materials.
Waste disposal method: Rags and absorbent materials should be immersed
in water. Small amounts can be dried
and disposed of as ordinary trash.
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SECTION VII - SPECIAL PROTECTION DATA
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Respiratory protection: Use supplied-air respiratory protection in
confined or enclosed spaces, if needed.
Ventilation: Use only with ventilation sufficient to prevent
exceeding recommended exposure limit or buildup of
explosive concentrations of vapor in air. No smoking, flame or other
ignition sources.
Protective gloves: Use chemical-resistant gloves, if needed, to avoid
prolonged or repeated skin contact.
Eye protection: safety glasses if eye contact is likely; eyewash
fountain should be accessible.
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SECTION III -- STORAGE & HANDLING DATA
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Precautions to be taken in handling and storage: store away from high
temperature, sparks or open flame. Read and
observe all precautions on product label.
Other precautions: wash hands after use. Immerse contaminated rags in
water.
The information contained herein is based on the data available to use
and is believe to be correct. However,
GAMBLIN Artists Colors Co. makes no warranty, expressed or implied,
regarding the accuracy of these data or the
results to be obtained from the use thereof. GAMBLIN assumes no
responsibility for injury from the use of the
product described herein.
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