MSDS
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
C & W PRESSROOM PRODUCTS HAZARD RATING HMIS RATING
180 EAST UNION AVENUE 4 = EXTREME HEALTH 2
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ 07073 3 = HIGH FLAMMABILITY 3
2 = MODERATE REACTIVITY 0
EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBER 1 = SLIGHT PERSONAL
201-933-4343 0 = INSIGNIFICANT PROTECTION X
DATE ISSUED: AUGUST 7, 1997
SECTION I PRODUCT INFORMATION
PRODUCT NAME : MRK
CHEMICAL NAME : Acetone and Toluene
MOLECULAR FORMULA : Mixture
SYNONYMS :
CHEMICAL FAMILY : Aliphatic Ketone & Aromatic Hydrocarbons
SECTION II COMPONENT INFORMATION
CAS# CONTENT % TLV - TWA
COMPONENTS : Acetone 67-64-1 < 60% 750 ppm, STEL 1,000 ppm
VOC Exempt Toxicity ORAL RAT LD50 7,400 mg/kg.
Toluene 108-88-3 < 50% OSHA-PEL/TWA 200 ppm,
ORAL RAT LD50 7.0 g/kg, Dermal RBT LD50 14 g/kg,
INH RAT LC50 5,320 ppm/4 hour.
No other chemicals in this product exceed the minimum reporting level established by SARA 313 and 40 CFR 372.
SECTION III PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
BOILING POINT : 136掳F (58掳C) MELTING POINT : N/A
SPECIFIC GRAVITY (H2O = 1) : 0.830 @ 25掳C VAPOR PRESSURE : 185 mmHg @ 68掳F
SOLUBILITY IN WATER : 50% w/w VAPOR DENSITY (AIR = 1) :
PERCENT VOLATILE : 50% 3.4 # per gal pH : N/A
APPEARANCE & ODOR : Clear colorless liquid with EVAPORATION RATE
characteristic odor (n-BuOAc = 1.0) : .
SECTION IV FIRE & EXPLOSION DATA
FLASH POINT : < 30掳F Flammable liquid, LEL 3%, UEL 13%
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA : Foam carbon dioxide or dry chemical
SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES:
For fires involving this material, do not enter any enclosed or confined fire space without proper protective equipment.
This may include self-contained breathing apparatus to protect against the hazardous effects of the normal products of
combustion or oxygen deficiency.
UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSIVE HAZARDS :
Extremely flammable. Vapor may travel considerable distance to source of ignition and flash back
SECTION V HEALTH HAZARD DATA
THRESHOLD LIMIT VALUE : 300 ppm 8 hour time averaged
PRIMARY ROUTES OF ENTRY :
EFFECT OF OVEREXPOSURE :
EYES : May cause moderate eye irritation and moderate corneal injury. Vapors may irritate eyes.
SKIN CONTACT : Prolonged exposure not likely to cause significant skin irritation. May cause drying or flaking of skin.
SKIN ABSORPTION : A single prolonged exposure not likely to result in the material being absorbed through skin in harmful
amounts. The LD50 for skin absorption in rabbits is 20,000 mg/kg.
INGESTION : Single dose oral toxicity is low. The oral LD50 for rats is greater than 6,000 mg/kg.
No hazards anticipated from ingestion incidental to industrial exposure.
EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID TREATMENT:
EYES : Irrigate with flowing water immediately and continuously for 15 minutes. Consult medical personnel.
SKIN : Wash off with flowing water or shower.
INHALATION : Remove to fresh air if not breathing, give mouth-to-mouth resuscitation.
If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Call a physician.
INGESTION : Induce vomiting if large amount are ingested. No specific antidote. Supportive care.
Treatment based on judgment of the physician in response to reactions of the patient.
CHRONIC EFFECT(S) OF OVEREXPOSURE: No known information.
SECTION VI REACTIVITY DATA
STABILITY : Stable
INCOMPATIBILITY / AVOID CONTACT WITH : Nitric and sulfuric acids
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCT : Carbon monoxide/dioxide
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION : Will not occur
CONDITION TO AVOID : Sources of flame
SECTION VII SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURE
STEPS TO BE TAKEN IN CASE MATERIAL IS RELEASED OR SPILLED:
Small Spills: Allow to evaporate if it can be done safely. Otherwise soak up with absorbent material and scoop into drums
Large Spills: Dike and pump into drums using air-operated or other non-spark producing pump.
Prevent from entering drains or sewer
WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD:
Burn in incinerator. Observe all Federal, State and Local requirements for disposal.
SECTION VIII SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION (SPECIFY TYPE) : Levels should be maintained below exposure guidelines.
Where exposure guidelines are exceeded, use an approved positive-pressure
self-contained breathing apparatus.
VENTILATION : Suitable to keep area well below TLV and PEL. Lethal concentrations may
exist in areas with poor ventilation.
PROTECTIVE GLOVES : Chemical resistant gloves
EYE PROTECTION : Chemical resistant goggles
OTHER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT : Emergency eye wash
SECTION IX SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS
PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN HANDLING AND STORAGE :
Practice reasonable care to avoid eye and skin contact and to avoid breathing vapors. Use spark resistant tools.
No smoking area for handling and storage.
OTHER PRECAUTIONS : Containers hazardous when empty.
SECTION X REQUIREMENTS FOR TRANSPORTATION
PROPER SHIPPING NAME : MRK
HAZARDOUS CLASSIFICATION : Flammable liquid
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER : UN 1090 & 1294
REPORTABLE QUANTITY :
IMCO CLASS (International Travel) :
ADDITIONAL LABELING : Flammable liquid
SECTION XI REGULATORY INFORMATION
Status on Substance List
FEDERAL EPA
Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA) requires notification of the
National Response Center of release of quantities of hazardous substances equal to or greater than the reportable quantities
(RQ鈥檚) in 40 CFR 302.4
Components present in this product at a level which could require reporting under the statute are: Toluene CAS # 108-88-3
Acetone CAS # 67-64-1
Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 (SARA) Title III requires emergency planning based on
Threshold Planning Quantities (TPQs) and release reporting based on Reportable Quantities (RQs) in 40 CFR 355 used
for SARA 302, 304, 311 and 312.
Components present in this product at a level which could require reporting under the statute are: Toluene CAS # 108-88-3
Acetone CAS # 67-64-1
Requires submission of annual reports of release of toxic chemicals that appear in 40 CFR 372 (for SARA 313).
This information must be included in all Material Safety Data Sheets that are copied and distributed for this material.
Components present in this product at a level which could require reporting under this statue are: Toluene CAS # 108-88-3
Acetone CAS # 67-64-1
The information in this document is believed to be correct as of the date issued, however, no warranty of merchantability, fitness for any
particular purpose, or any other warranty is expressed or is to be implied regarding the accuracy or completeness of this information, the
results to be obtained from the use of this information or the product, the safety of this product, or the hazards related to its use. This
information and product are furnished on the condition that the person receiving them shall make his own determination as to the suitability of
the product for his particular purpose and on the condition that he assumes the risk of his use thereof.
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