MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
1 CHEMICAL PRODUCT & COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Trade Name RETARDER VZ
273
MSDS Number
- -0
CAS Number
TRANS TECH AMERICA, INC.
Supplier
475 N. GARY AVENUE
CAROL STREAM, IL 60188 USA
Telephone Numbers - 24 Hour Emergency Assistance
Emergency (352)323-3500
Telephone Numbers - General Assistance
Information (630)752-4000
2 COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Concentration
Ingredient Name CAS Number Exposure Limits / Health Hazards
BUTYL DIGLYCOL 112-34-5 100 % ND
(DIETHYLENGLYCOLMONOBUTYLETHE
3 HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Emergency Overview
NI
Signs & Symptoms of Short-Term (Acute) Exposure
Harmful.
Effects of Long-Term (Chronic) Exposure
Ni
4 FIRST AID MEASURES
Skin
Wash immediately with plenty of water.
Eye
Rinse immediately with plenty of water. Take to a physician for medical treatment.
Inhalation
Remove to fresh air. Call for a physician if necessary.
Ingestion
Seek medical advice immediately. Do not induce vomiting.
Medical Conditions Aggravated by Exposure
None are known.
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5 FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Extinguishing Media
Foam, carbon dioxide, chemical powder.
Basic Fire Fighting Procedures
Full protective equipment including self-contained breathing apparatus should be used. Water spray may be ineffective. If
water is used, fog nozzles are preferable. Water may be used to cool tightly closed containers to prevent pressure build-up
due to extreme heat.
Unusual Fire & Explosion Hazards
Keep container tightly closed. Avoid heat, open flames, static electricity, electrical equipment and sparks. Closed
containers may explode when exposed to extreme heat. Application to hot surfaces requires special precautions.
105 C
Flash Point
0.8
Flammability Limits in Air, Lower, % by Volume
6 ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Spill or Leak Procedure
Remove sources of ignition Ventilate area. Remove by using suitable inert liquid absorbing material, e.g. Kiesalguhr.
7 HANDLING & STORAGE
Handling
NI
Storage
For industrial use only! use only in well ventilated areas. Keep away from sources of ignition. Keep container tightly closed.
When using do not eat, drink, or smoke. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately
with plenty of water and seek medical advice. Do not empty into drains.
Ventilation
Local exhaust: yes mechanical (general): yes use and store with adequate ventilation, sufficient to keep exposure below
current pels or tlv limits.
8 EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
Eye Protection: Personal Protection Equipments (PPE)
Use safety goggles when contact may occur.
Skin Protection: Personal Protection Equipments (PPE)
Use when contact may occur.
Respiratory Protection: Personal Protection Equipments (PPE)
If tlv of one hazardous component is exceeded, its use must be in compliance with all osha health and fit testing
requirements.
9 PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Odor and Appearance
Clear liquid with odor of organic solvents
228 C
Boiling Point
0.95
Specific Gravity
NI
Melting Point
100 % / 7.93 lbs. per gallon
Percent Volatile
0.1
Vapor Pressure
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Slower
Evaporation Rate
NI
Vapor Density
NI
Solubility In Water
10 STABILITY & REACTIVITY
Stability/Incompatibility
Stable Strong acids, alkalies or oxidizers.
Hazardous Reactions/Decomposition Products
None, provided the product is adequately stored and handled. In case of fire, mainly carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide and
soot may be formed.
Hazardous Polymerization
Will not occur.
11 TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Routes of Exposure
Inhalation, eyes, skin, ingestion.
12 ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
13 DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Waste Disposal
Dispose of or incinerate in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations.
14 TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Hazard Class Combustible liquid - Class III B UN/NA Code 1263
Labels Required Combustible liquid
15 REGULATORY INFORMATION
NFPA Ratings
Health Flammability Reactivity Special Hazards
HMIS Ratings
Health 1 Flammability 1 Reactivity 1 Personal Prot. Equip. C
16 OTHER INFORMATION
Disclaimer
This information is furnished without warranty, expressed or implied, except that it is accurate to the best knowledge of
Trans Tech America, Inc. The data on this sheet applies only to the specific material designated herein. Trans Tech
America, Inc. assumes no legal responsibility for use of reliance upon this data.
8/18/1998 12/22/1997
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