1620-650
Material Safety Data Sheet -669
WHMIS (Pictograms) WHMIS (Classification) Personal Protective Equipment
WHMIS CLASS B-3: Combustible liquid with a flash point
between 37.8掳C (100掳F) and 93.3掳C (200掳F).
Section 1. Product and Company Identification
Product Solvent Mineral Spirit SOLV 1
Associated
Name / 13-324
Product鈥檚 Item
Paint Thinner
Trade name Code
64742-88-7
CAS #
Petroleum Distillate
Synonym
6/26/2006. 2006
Validation Date June 26
Aliphatic hydrocarbon (Solvent.)
Chemical Family
6/26/2006. 2006
Not applicable. (mixture of hydrocarbons)
Chemical Formula Print Date June 26
Recochem Inc. In Case of Recochem Inc.
Manufacturer
850 Montee de Liesse Emergency C o m m u n i c a t i o n s a n d R e g u l a t o r y
Montreal, Quebec Affairs Department
514-341-3550 (905) 791-1788
Consumer products: Various.
Material Uses
Section 2. Hazardous Ingredients
Name CAS # % by Exposure Limits
Canadian Values (ACGIH)
Weight U.S. Values (OSHA)
Petroleum
Petroleum distillate 64742-88-7 100 ACGIH (Canada, 2003). OSHA (United States, 2003).
distillate
TWA: 100 ppm 8 hour(s). TWA: 500 ppm 8 hour(s).
TWA: 525 mg/m3 8 hour(s). TWA: 2900 mg/m3 8 hour(s).
Section 3. Hazard Identification
CAUTION! Combustible liquid.
Emergency Overview
HARMFUL OR FATAL IF SWALLOWED.
Keep away from heat, sparks and flame. Keep container closed. Use only with adequate ventilation. Keep out of
reach of children.
See Section #11: "Toxicological Information" for further human health effects.
Potential Acute Health
Effects
This product may cause mild irritatation to eyes and skin upon contact.
Prolonged and repeated contact with skin can cause drying of the skin resulting in irritation and dermatitis.
Inflammation of the eye is characterized by mild redness, watering, and itching.
Skin inflammation is characterized by mild itching, scaling, reddening.
Ingestion can cause burning sensation, vomiting, drowsiness and in severe cases pulmonary edema.
Inhalation of excessive amounts may result in impairment, such as drowsiness, lack of coordination, headache and
nausea.
Aspiration hazard if swallowed- can enter lungs and cause damage. Small amounts of liquid aspirated into the
Note to Physician
respiratory system during ingestion or from vomiting may cause mild to severe pulmonary injury and possible death.
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Section 4. First Aid Measures
Rinse with water for a few minutes. If irritation persists, seek medical attention.
Eye Contact
Gently and thoroughly wash the contaminated skin with running water and non-abrasive soap. If irritation persists, get
Skin Contact
medical attention. Wash contaminated clothing before reusing.
Allow the victim to rest in a well ventilated area. Seek medical attention.
Inhalation
DO NOT induce vomiting. Allow the victim to rest in a well-ventilated area. Seek medical attention.
Ingestion
Section 5. Fire Fighting Measures
Carbon oxides (CO, CO2), smoke, fumes.
Products of Combustion
Combustible liquid, insoluble in water.
Fire Fighting Media
SMALL FIRE: Use DRY chemicals, CO2, alcohol foam or water spray.
and Instructions
LARGE FIRE: Use water spray or fog. Cool containing vessels with water jet in order to prevent pressure build-up,
autoignition or explosion.
Container explosion may occur under fire conditions or when heated. Vapour may travel considerable distance to
Fire Hazards
source of ignition and flash back. Vigourously supports combustion. Combustible when exposed to heat or flame.
Vapours may travel along ground and flashback along vapour trail.
Explosion Hazards
Section 6. Accidental Release Measures
Absorb with an inert material and put the spilled material in an appropriate waste disposal.
Small Spill and Leak
Combustible liquid, insoluble in water.
Large Spill and Leak
Keep away from heat. Keep away from sources of ignition. Stop leak if without risk. Prevent entry into sewers and
surface waterways. Absorb with DRY earth, sand or other non-combustible material. Place in appropriate container
and dispose of in accordance with regional regulations.
Section 7. Handling and Storage
Keep away from heat, sparks and flame. Keep container closed. Use only with adequate ventilation. To avoid fire or
Handling
explosion, dissipate static electricity during transfer by grounding and bonding containers and equipment before
transferring material.
See Section #10 for applicable incompatible materials.
Storage
Combustible materials should be stored away from extreme heat and away from strong oxidizing agents. Keep away
from heat. Keep away from sources of ignition. Keep container tighltly closed in a cool, well-ventilated place. Keep
out of reach of children.
Section 8. Exposure Controls, Personal Protection
Provide exhaust ventilation or other engineering controls to keep the airborne concentrations of vapors below their
Engineering Controls
respective threshold limit value. Ensure that eyewash stations and safety showers are proximal to the work-station
location.
Personal Protection
Eyes Safety glasses.
Body No special protective clothing is required.
Wear appropriate respirator when ventilation is inadequate. Be sure to use an approved/certified respirator or
Respiratory
equivalent.
Hands Gloves (impervious materials such as Viton庐, Neoprene庐 or butyl rubber).
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Section 9. Physical and Chemical Properties
Liquid. Petroleum distillates
Physical State and Odour
Appearance
Not applicable. Not available.
Molecular Weight Taste
Not applicable. Colourless.
pH Colour
150 to 210掳C (302 to 410掳F) 100% (v/v). 100% (w/w).
Boiling/Condensation Volatility
Point
-58掳C (-72.4掳F) 0.1 compared to Butyl acetate.
Melting/Freezing Point Evaporation
Rate
0.79 (Water = 1) Not available.
Specific Gravity Odour
Threshold
2.2 mm of Hg (@ 20掳C) Kinetic: 1.14 cS
Vapour Pressure Viscosity
4.8 (Air = 1) Easily soluble in diethyl ether, n-octanol.
Vapour Density Solubility
Insoluble in water.
790 (g/l). Not available.
VOC Content Other
Properties
Combustible.
The Product is:
229掳C (444.2掳F)
Auto-ignition
Temperature
Closed cup: 42掳C (107.6掳F). (Tagliabue. (ASTM D56))
Flash Point
LOWER: 1% UPPER: 13.3%
Flammable Limits
Flammable in presence of open flames, sparks and static discharge. This product is combustible if exposed to heat or
Fire Hazards in Presence
when in involved in a fire and in contact with combustible materials which may act as a wick.
of Various Substances
Section 10. Stability and Reactivity
The product is stable.
Stability
No additional remark.
Conditions of Instability
Reactive with oxidizing agents.
Incompatibility with
Various Substances
Section 11. Toxicological Information
Eye contact. Inhalation. Ingestion.
Routes of Entry
Acute oral toxicity (LD50): >5000 mg/kg [Rat].
Toxicity to Animals
Acute Effects on Humans
Eyes May cause mild eye irritation.
Skin May cause mild skin irritation.
Inhalation Slightly hazardous in case of inhalation. Exposure to very high concentrations can cause dizziness, lightheadness,
headache, nausea, and blurrred vision. Higher levels may cause unconsciousness.
Ingestion This product is of very low acute toxicity. Aspiration hazard if swallowed- can enter lungs and cause damage.
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CARCINOGENIC EFFECTS: Not available.
Chronic Effects on
MUTAGENIC EFFECTS: Not available.
Humans
TERATOGENIC EFFECTS: Not available.
DEVELOPMENTAL TOXICITY: Not available.
Prolonged and repeated contact with skin can cause drying of the skin resulting in irritation and dermatitis. Effect of
chronic exposure include soporific or intoxicating effect if prolonged and in sufficient concentration. Avoid breathing
vapour or mist.
Section 12. Ecological Information
For accidential discharges into environment, see Section #6: "Accidential Release Measures" for suggested
Ecotoxicity
instructions.
No additional remark.
Section 13. Disposal Considerations
Waste must be disposed of in accordance with federal, state or provincial and local environmental control regulations.
Waste Information
Section 14. Transport Information
Canada Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) Information
Class 3: Flammable liquid.
Primary Class
-
Subsidiary Class (if
applicable)
3
PETROLEUM DISTILLATES, N.O.S.
Proper shipping name
UN 1268
Hazard Identification
Number
III
Packing Group
In containers of 450L or less this product is not classified as a
Special Provisions
Dangerous Goods according to TDG exemption 1.33
International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Transportation Information
Class 3: Flammable liquid.
Primary Class
-
Subsidiary Class (if 3
applicable)
PETROLEUM DISTILLATES, N.O.S.
Proper shipping name
UN 1268
Hazard Identification No placard (handling and hazard label) required.
Number
III
Packing Group
Not pollutant.
Marine Pollutant
Special Provisions In containers of 5 L (5Kg) capacity or less this product is
classified as a "Consumer Commodity" under IMDG regulations.
United States Department of Transportation (DOT) Information
Class 3: Flammable liquid.
Primary Class
-
Subsidiary class (if FLAMMABLE LIQUID
applicable) 3
PETROLEUM DISTILLATES, N.O.S.
Proper shipping name
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Solvent Mineral Spirit
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UN 1268
Hazard Identification
Number
III
Packing Group
In containers of 454L or less this product is not classified as a
Special Provisions
Gangerous Good according to exception 173.150 f(1-2)
For air shipment classification and associated regulations, please refer to the latest edition of
International Air
IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations.
Transport Association
(IATA)
Section 15. Other Regulatory Information and Pictograms
WHMIS CLASS B-3: Combustible liquid with a flash point between
WHMIS Classification
37.8掳C (100掳F) and 93.3掳C (200掳F).
(Canada)
This product and/ or all of its components are on the DSL.
Canada Domestic
Substances List (DSL)
Status
Combustible liquid
HCS Classification
(U.S.A.)
This product and/ or all of its components are on the TSCA inventory list.
U.S.A. Regulatory Lists
Hazardous Material 1 National Fire
Health Flammability
2
Information System Protection
2
Flammability
10
Health Reactivity
(U.S.A.) Association
0
Reactivity
(U.S.A.) Specific Hazard
G
Personal Protection
Section 16. Other Information
Validated and verified by Compliance and Technical Information Manager on 6/26/2006. Printed 6/26/2006.
June 26 2006 June 26 2006
Notice to Reader
To the best of our knowledge, the information contained herein is accurate. However, neither the above named supplier nor any of its subsidiaries assumes any liability whatsoever for
the accuracy or completeness of the information contained herein.
Final determination of suitability of any material is the sole responsibility of the user. All materials may present unknown hazards and should be used with caution. Although certain
hazards are described herein, we cannot guarantee that these are the only hazards that exist.
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