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1. Chemical Product and Company Identification
Company's Name: REAGENTS, INC.
Company's P. O. Box: 240746
Company's City: CHARLOTTE
Company's State: NC
Company's Country: US
Company's Zip Code: 28224
Company's Info Ph #: 704/554-7474, 800/732-8484
Emergencies, call CHEMTREC: 800-424-9300
Date MSDS Prepared: June 6, 2003
Synonyms: Synthetic aliphatic hydrocarbon, hydrotreated; Isopar L Solvent
CAS No.: 64742-48-9
Molecular Weight: Not applicable to mixtures.
Product Codes: K-1900
2. Composition/Information on Ingredients
Ingredient CAS No Percent,%(v/v) Hazardous
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Heavy naphtha - Hydrotreated 64742-48-9 100 Yes
Consists of:
C11-C15 Saturated Hydrocarbons 99
C8+ Aromatics 0.2
Note: Contains approximately 10 ppm BHT as an antioxidant to protect product quality.
3. Hazards Identification
Emergency Overview
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WARNING! AVOID PROLONGED BREATHING OF VAPOR. AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES,
SKIN AND CLOTHING. WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING. COMBUSTIBLE.
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Health Rating: 1 - Slight
Flammability Rating: 2 - Moderate
Reactivity Rating: 0 - None
Contact Rating: 1 - Slight
Lab Protective Equip: GOGGLES; LAB COAT
Storage Color Code: Red (Flammable Storage)
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Potential Health Effects
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Inhalation: High vapor/aerosol concentrations (greater than approximately 1000 ppm) are irritating to
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the eyes and the respiratory tract, and may cause headaches, dizziness, anesthesia, drowsiness,
unconsciousness, and other central nervous system effects, including death.
Eye Contact: Slightly irritating, but will not injure eye tissue.
Skin Contact: Low toxicity. Frequent or prolonged contact may irritate the skin and cause a skin rash
(dermatitis). Skin contact may aggravate an existing dermatitis condition.
Ingestion: Small amounts of liquid aspirated into the respiratory system during ingestion or from
vomiting may cause mild to severe pulmonary injury and possibly death. Minimal toxicity.
Special Health Precautions: Health studies have shown that many petroleum hydrocarbons pose
potential human health risks that may vary from person to person. As a precaution, exposure to liquids,
vapors, mists or fumes should be minimized.
4. First Aid Measures
Inhalation: In emergency situations use proper respiratory protection to immediately remove the
affected victim from exposure. Administer artificial respiration if breathing has stopped. Keep at rest.
Call for prompt medical attention.
Eye Contact: Flush eyes with large amounts of water until irritation subsides. If irritation persists, get
medical attention.
Skin Contact: Flush with large amounts of water. Use soap if available. Remove severely contaminated
clothing (including shoes) and launder before reuse.
Ingestion: If swallowed, DO NOT induce vomiting. Keep at rest. Get prompt medical
attention.
5. Fire Fighting Measures
Flash Point and Method: 65o C TCC ASTM D56 Typical
Autoignition Temperature: 260o C Approximate
Flammable Limits: 1.3 to 8.8 % by volume Approximate
General Hazards: Combustible Liquid; may form combustible mixtures at or above the flash point.
Fire Fighting: Use water spray to cool fire-exposed surfaces and to protect personnel. Shut off fuel to
fire. Use foam, dry chemical or water spray to extinguish fire. Avoid spraying water directly into
storage containers due to danger of boil-over. A self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) is
recommended for indoor fires and any significant outdoor fires. For small outdoor fires, which may
easily be extinguished with a portable fire extinguisher, use of an SCBA is optional.
This liquid is volatile and gives off invisible vapors. Either the liquid or vapor may settle in low areas or
travel some distance along the ground or surface to ignition sources where they may ignite or explode.
Hazardous Combustion Products: No unusual
6. Accidental Release Measures
Spill Control And Disposal: Consult an expert on the disposal of recovered material. Ensure disposal
in compliance with government requirements and ensure conformity to local disposal regulations.
Notify the appropriate authorities immediately. Take all additional action necessary to prevent and
remedy the adverse effects of the spill.
Land Spill: Eliminate source of ignition. Keep public away. Prevent additional discharge of material, if
possible to do so without hazard. Prevent spills from entering sewers, watercourses or low areas.
Contain spilled liquid with sand or earth. Do not use combustible materials such as sawdust.
Recover by pumping (use an explosion proof motor or hand pump), or by using a suitable absorbent.
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Water Spill: Eliminate sources of ignition. Warn occupants and shipping in surrounding and downwind
areas of fire and explosion hazard and request all to stay clear. Remove from surface by skimming or
with suitable absorbents. If allowed by local authorities and environmental agencies, sinking and/or
suitable dispersants may be used in unconfined waters.
7. Handling and Storage
Handling, Storage and Shipping: Keep container closed. Handle and open containers with care. Store
in a cool, well-ventilated place away from incompatible materials. DO NOT handle or store near an
open flame, heat, or other sources of ignition. Protect material from direct sunlight. Material will
accumulate static charges that may cause an electrical spark (ignition source). Use proper grounding
procedures. DO NOT pressurize, cut, heat, or weld containers. Empty product containers may contain
product residue. DO NOT reuse empty containers without commercial cleaning or reconditioning.
8. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
Airborne Exposure Limits:
Manufacturer Recommends: A TWA of 1200 mg/m 3 (171 ppm) based on total hydrocarbon.
Ventilation System: A system of local and/or general exhaust is recommended to keep employee
exposures as low as possible. Local exhaust ventilation is generally preferred because it can control the
emissions of the contaminant at its source, preventing dispersion of it into the general work area. Please
refer to the ACGIH document, Industrial Ventilation, A Manual of Recommended Practices, most recent
edition, for details.
Personal Respirators (NIOSH Approved): For conditions of use where exposure to the dust or mist is
apparent, a half-face dust/mist respirator may be worn. For emergencies or instances where the
exposure levels are not known, use a full-face positive-pressure, air-supplied respirator. WARNING:
Air-purifying respirators do not protect workers in oxygen-deficient atmospheres.
Skin Protection: Wear protective gloves.
Eye Protection: Use chemical safety goggles. Maintain eye wash fountain and quick-drench facilities in
work area.
9. Physical and Chemical Properties
Appearance: Clear colorless liquid
Odor: Faint petroleum odor
Spec. Gravity: 0.772 at 15.5o C
Vapor Pressure: 0.133 kPa at 20oC Approximate
Solubility in Water: < 0.01% at 25o C
Boiling Point: 191 to 205 deg C
Freezing/Melting Point: < -60o C
Viscosity: 2.08 cST at 25o C Approximate
Vapor Density (air=1): 5.9
Evaporation Rate, n-Butyl Acetate=1: < 0.1
pH: Not applicable.
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10. Stability and Reactivity
Stability: Stable under ordinary conditions of use and storage.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, others.
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur.
Incompatibilities: Strong oxidizers.
Conditions to Avoid: Heat, flame and build up of static electricity.
11. Toxicological Information
LD50 /LC50 : No information found.
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Ingredient Known Anticipated IARC Category
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Heavy naphtha 鈥? Hydrotreated (64742-48-9) No No None
12. Ecological Information
Environmental Fate: No information found.
Environmental Toxicity: No information found.
13. Disposal Considerations
Whatever cannot be saved for recovery or recycling should be managed in an appropriate and approved
waste disposal facility. Processing, use or contamination of this product may change the waste
management options. State and local disposal regulations may differ from federal disposal regulations.
Dispose of container and unused contents in accordance with federal, state and local requirements.
14. Transport Information
DOT: Kerosene, 3, UN1223, PG.III.
15. Regulatory Information
TSCA: This product is listed on the TSCA Inventory at CAS Registry Number 64742-48-9.
Clean Water Act/Oil Pollution Act: This product is classified as oil under Section 311 of the clean
Water Act (40 CFR 110) and the Oil Pollution Act of 1990. Discharge or spills which produce a visible
sheen on either surface water, or in waterways/sewers that lead to surface water, must be reported to
the National Response Center at 800-424-8802.
CERCLA: If this product is accidentally spilled, it is not subject to any special reporting under the
requirements of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act
(CERCLA). We recommend you contact local authorities to determine if there may be other local
reporting requirements.
SARA TITLE III: Under the provisions of Title III, Sections 311/312 of the Superfund Amendments and
Reauthorization Act, this product is classified into the following hazard categories: Fire.
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This information may be subject to the provisions of the Community Right-to-Know Reporting
Requirements (40 CFR 370) if threshold quantity criteria are met.
WHMIS: This MSDS has been prepared according to the hazard criteria of the Controlled Products
Regulations (CPR) and the MSDS contains all of the information required by the CPR.
16. Other Information
NFPA Ratings: Health: 1 Flammability: 2 Reactivity: 0
Label Hazard Warning: WARNING! AVOID PROLONGED BREATHING OF VAPOR. AVOID
CONTACT WITH EYES, SKIN AND CLOTHING. WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
COMBUSTIBLE.
Label Precautions:
Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing.
Keep container closed.
Use with adequate ventilation.
Wash thoroughly after handling.
Label First Aid: In case of contact, immediately flush eyes or skin with plenty of water for at least 15
minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash clothing before reuse. If inhaled,
remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. If
swallowed, give large amounts of water to drink. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious
person. In all cases, get medical attention.
Product Use: Laboratory Reagent.
Disclaimer:
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Reagents, Inc. provides the information contained herein in good faith but makes no representation
as to its comprehensiveness or accuracy. This document is intended only as a guide to the appropriate
precautionary handling of the material by a properly trained person using this product. Individuals
receiving the information must exercise their independent judgment in determining its
appropriateness for a particular purpose. REAGENTS, INC. MAKES NO REPRESENTATIONS OR
WARRANTIES, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY
WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE WITH
RESPECT TO THE INFORMATION SET FORTH HEREIN OR THE PRODUCT TO WHICH
THE INFORMATION REFERS. ACCORDINGLY, REAGENTS, INC. WILL NOT BE
RESPONSIBLE FOR DAMAGES RESULTING FROM USE OF OR RELIANCE UPON THIS
INFORMATION.
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