MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET 05/24/05
SECTION 1: PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Product Name: SMARTFLEX WASHOUT SOLUTION (Photopolymer Developing Solution)
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Company Name: Tower Products, Inc., Information Phone: 800-527-8626 or 610-253-6206
Address: 2703 Freemansburg Ave., Easton, PA 18045 For Chemical Spill Emergency - Call 1-800-424-9300
SECTION 2: HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Emergency Overview: This product poses no immediate or long term hazards when used according to directions. Exposure through
unexpected or abnormal routes of entry may require immediate attention.
NFPA Classification: Health: 2 Flammability: 2 Reactivity: 0
Potential Health Hazards:
Eye Contact: Causes severe eye irritation.
Skin Contact: Causes irritation.
Inhalation: Medical conditions which may be aggravated by exposure 鈥? asthma, bronchitis, emphysema and other
respiratory disorders. Although not present under normal conditions, high vapor concentrations are
irritating to the eyes and respiratory tract and may cause headaches, dizziness and central nervous system
effects.
Ingestion: Not a normal route of entry. May cause upset stomach and nausea. Do not induce vomiting. Contact physician.
Carcinogenicity: Not listed as a carcinogen by NTP, IARC, OSHA or ACGIH.
SECTION 3: INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Component Name CAS Number % OSHA PEL ACGIH TLV
Petroleum Hydrocarbon * 66% Not Established Not Established
Aliphatic Alcohol * 34% 50ppm (skin) 50ppm (skin)
* The specific chemical identity is a Trade Secret and is therefore not being disclosed in the msds. The msds includes health hazard
information for these compounds. Potential hazard information is not being withheld. The specific chemical identity will be provided
upon request by physician or other health-related personnel.
SECTION 4: FIRST AID MEASURES
Eye Contact: Flush eyes with water for 15 minutes, lifting lids occasionally. Get immediate medical attention.
Skin Contact: Wash off with soap and water and flush with water. If irritation develops, get medical attention.
Inhalation: If dizziness, coughing, irritation or tightness in the chest is experienced, remove to fresh air. Administer oxygen
if breathing is difficult. Get immediate medical attention.
Ingestion: If the material is swallowed, do not induce vomiting. Get immediate medical attention.
SECTION 5: FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
Flash Point (PMCCT): 148 degrees F. minimum
Auto Ignition Temperature: Approximately 802 degrees F
Explosive Limits in Air: Lower: Approximately 0.6% Upper: Approximately 7.0%
Extinguishing Media: Carbon dioxide, dry chemical, water spray or foam.
Special Fire Fighting Procedures: Use self-contained breathing apparatus.
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazard: Combustible liquid. May ignite if exposed to heat, sparks or open flame. Could
generate oxides of carbon and other decomposition products of undetermined hazards.
NFPA: Health: 2 Flammability: 2 Reactivity: 0
Empty Container Warning: Empty containers retain residue (liquid and/or vapor) and can be dangerous. Do not
Pressurize, Cut. Weld, Braze, Solder, Drill, Grind or expose such containers to Heat, Flame, Static Electricity, or other
sources of ignition as they may explode and cause injury or death.
SECTION 6: ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
In Case of Material Spills: Evacuate area of all non-essential personnel. Remove all sources of ignition. Ventilate confined
spaces. Wear gloves, goggles, apron or lab coat and respirator. Contain spill with absorbent material such as sand or earth.
Do not use combustible material such as sawdust. Using non-sparking tools, shovel into salvage container.
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SECTION 7: HANDLING AND STORAGE
Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from flammable materials and sources of heat, sparks or flame.
Use with electrically grounded equipment.
Practice good housekeeping and vigorous personal hygiene to minimize contact with material.
This product is for industrial use only. Do not reuse container.
SECTION 8: EXPOSURE CONTROLS AND PERSONAL PROTECTION
Eye Protection: Chemical splash goggles.
Skin Protection: Impervious nitrile or butyl rubber gloves.
Respiratory Protection: Use NIOSH approved respirator with N IOSH approved organic vapor cartridges, if
recommended exposure levels are exceeded.
Ventilation: Use local and mechanical exhaust to minimize exposure to vapors and mists.
Recommended Exposure Limits: 100ppm total hydrocarbons and 50ppm alcohol.
SECTION 9: PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance and Odor: Clear, colorless liquid. Aromatic hydrocarbon odor.
Solubility: Less than 0.1%
Boiling Point: 353-390 degrees F @ 760mmHg
Specific Gravity: 0.9
Vapor Pressure: 3 mmHg @100 degrees F
Vapor Density (air=1): 4.8
VOC % by wt: 7.3#/Gal
SECTION 10: STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
This product is stable and non-reactive.
Incompatibility: Sulfuric acid, strong oxidizing agents, inorganic acids, halogens, aldehydes, acid anhydrides, alkylene
oxides, monomers and polymerizable esters.
Hazardous polymerization will not occur.
SECTION 11: TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
No acute or chronic toxic effects known or expected when used according to directions. Chronic Overexposure: This product
Contains 0.3% Naphthalene. An NTP draft report states that lifetime inhalation exposure to naphthalene resulted on increases
in tumors of the nose of rats. In a previous study, lifetime inhalation exposure increased lung tumors in female rats.
The relevance to these findings to humans is not known.
SECTION 12: ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Not Determined.
SECTION 13: DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Waste liquid can be incinerated or used for fuel blending. Waste products may be hazardous due to ignitability. Dispose of
in accordance with applicable local, state and federal regulators.
SECTION 14: TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION
DOT Classification: Not regulated in non-bulk packaging.
In bulk packaging: Combustible Liquid, N.O.S. (contains petroleum hydrocarbons), NA1993, PGIII
SECTION 15: REGULATORY INFORMATION
TSCA: All ingredients used in this product are listed in the TCSA inventory.
SARA TITLE III: This product contains no chemicals on the EPA鈥檚 list of Toxic Release Chemicals under Section 313
above regulated thresholds.
1990 CAA HAPS: This product contains 0.3% naphthalene
SECTION 16: OTHER INFORMATION
FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONSULT TOWER PRODUCTS, INC.
THE INFORMATION HEREIN IS GIVEN IN GOOD FAITH, BUT NO WARRANTY, EXPRESS
OR IMPLIED IS MADE.
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