| A. PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION |
| MANUFACTURER'S NAME | Union Rubber, Inc. | REGULAR TELEPHONE NO. (609) 396-9328 EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NO. (609) 324-1133 |
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| ADDRESS | |||||||||
| 232 Allen Street, Trenton, New Jersey 08606 P.O. 1040 | |||||||||
| PRODUCT NAME | |||||||||
| BESTINE Solvent & Thinner | |||||||||
| CHEMICAL NAME | Heptane | ||||||||
| SHIPPING | DOT: Heptane | DOT IDENT. NO. UN1206 | |||||||
| NAME | IATA: Heptane | IATA IDENT. NO. UN1206 | |||||||
| B. COMPONENTS AND HAZARD INFORMATION |
| COMPONENTS | CAS NO. OF COMPONENTS | APPROXIMATE CONCENTRATION | |||||||||||||
| This product can be defined as: Heptane | |||||||||||||||
| 142-82-5 | 100% | ||||||||||||||
| HAZARDOUS MATERIALS IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM (HMIS) | |||||||||||||||
| Health 1 |
Flammability 3 |
Reactivity 0 |
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| EXPOSURE LIMITS IN AIR FOR HEPTANE | |||||||||||||||
| OSHA PEL (Permissible Exposure Limit) 400 ppm | ACGIH TLV (Threshold Limit Value) 400 ppm | ||||||||||||||
| C. EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID PROCEDURES |
| EYE CONTACT | |||||
| If spashed into eyes, flush with clear water for 15 minutes or until irritation subsides. If irritation persists, call a physician. | |||||
| SKIN CONTACT | |||||
| In case of skin contact, remove any contaminated clothing and wash skin thoroughly with soap and water. | |||||
| INHALATION | |||||
| If overcome by vapor, remove from exposure and call a physician immediately. If breathing is irregular or has stopped, start resuscitation, administer oxygen, if available. | |||||
| INGESTION | |||||
| If ingested, DO NOT induce vomiting; call a physician immediately. | |||||
| D. FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD INFORMATION |
| FLASH POINT | |||||||||||
| Less than -6.7 C (20 F) | |||||||||||
| EXPLOSIVE LIMIT | |||||||||||
| Estimated LowerLimit 1.1% | |||||||||||
| HANDLING PRECAUTIONS | |||||||||||
| Keep product away from heat, sparks, pilot lights, static electricity and open flame. | |||||||||||
| EXTINGUISHING MEDIA AND FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES | |||||||||||
| Foam, water spray (fog), dry chemical, carbon dioxide and vaporizing liquid type extinguishing agents are suitale for extinguishing fires involving this product. | |||||||||||
| DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS UNDER FIRE CONDITIONS | |||||||||||
| Fumes, smoke, carbon monoxide, aldehydes and other decomposition products, in the case of incomplete combustion. | |||||||||||
| NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION (NFPA) - HAZARD IDENTIFICATION | |||||||||||
| Health 1 |
Flammability 3 |
Reactivity 0 |
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| E. HEALTH AND HAZARD INFORMATION |
| EFFECTS OF ACUTE OVEREXPOSURE | |||||
| High vapor concentrations are irritating to the eyes and the respiratory tract, may cause headaches and dizziness, fatigue, nausea, and even asphyxiation. If swallowed can cause gastrointestinal irritation, vomiting and diarrhea. Prolonged or repeated skin contact wih this product tends to remove skin oils possibly leading to irritation and dermatitis. Product contacting eyes may cause eye irritation. |
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| CARCINOGENICITY | |||||
| This product is NOT listed as a carcinogen or potential carcinogen by The American Conference of Governmental Hygienists (ACGIH), The National Toxicology Program (NTP), or The National Institute for Safety & Health (NIOSH). | |||||
| F. PHYSICAL DATA |
| The following data are approximate or typical values and should not be used for precise design purposes. | ||||||
| Boiling Range 92-100 C (198-212 F) |
Vapor Pressure Approximately 40 mm Hg @20 c (68 F) |
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| Specific Gravity (H2O=1) 0.70 |
Vapor Density (Air=1) Approximately 3.5 |
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| Melting Point Liquid |
Percent Volatile by Volume 100 @ 1 atm and 25 C (77 F) |
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| pH Essentially neutral |
Evaporation rate (n-Butyl Acetate=1) 4.5 |
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| Volatile Organic Compound Emmissions (VOC) 5.79 lbs/ gal (691 gms/1tr) |
Product Appearance and Odor Clear water-white liquid. Mild, bland petroleum odor. |
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| G. REACTIVITY |
| This product is stable and will not react violently with water. Hazardous polymerization will not occur. Avoid contact with strong oxidants such as liquid chlorine, concentrated oxygen, sodium hypochlorite or calcium hypochlorite. |
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| H. SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURES |
| Shut off and eliminate all ignition sources. Kep people away. Recover free product. Add sand, earth or other suitable absorbent to spill area. Minimize breathing vapors. Minimize skin contact. Ventilate cofined spaces. Open all windows and doors. Continue to observe precautions for volatile, flammable vapors from absorbed material. |
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| I. PROTECTION AND PRECAUTIONS |
| VENTILATION | ||||||
| Use only with ventilation sufficient to prevent exceeding recommended exposure limit or buildup of explosive concentrations of vapor in air. Use explosion proof equipment. No smoking or open lights. | ||||||
| RESPIRATORY PROTECTION | ||||||
| Use supplied-air respiratory protection in confined or enclosed spaces, if needed. | ||||||
| PROTECTIVE GLOVES | ||||||
| Use chemical resistant gloves, if needed, to avoid prolonged or repeated skin contact. | ||||||
| EYE PROTECTION | ||||||
| Use splash goggles or face shield when eye contact may occur. | ||||||
| OTHER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT | ||||||
| Use chemical resistant apron or other impervious clothing, if needed, to avoid contaminating regular clothing which could result in prolonged or repeated skin contact. | ||||||
| WORK PRACTICES/ ENGINEERING CONTROLS | ||||||
| Keep containers and storage containers closed when not in use. Do not store near heat, sparks, flames, or strong oxidants. | ||||||
| PERSONAL HYGIENE | ||||||
| Minimize breathing vapor or mist. Avoid prolonged or repeated contact with skin. Remove contaminated clothing; launder or dry-clean before reuse. Remove contaminated shoes and thoroughly clean and dry before reuse. Cleanse skin thoroughly after contact, before breaks and meals, and at the end of work period. Product is readily removed from skin by waterless hand cleaners followed by washing thoroughly with soap and water. | ||||||
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