E. E. Zimmerman Company/Elroy Turpentine Company Prepared: 1/06
PO Box 111254
Pittsburgh, PA 15238
412-963-0949 www.eezimmermanco.com
INDEX
4- Severe Health 1 Health 1
3 - Serious Flammability 2 Flammability 2
2 - Moderate Physical Hazard 0 Reactivity 0
1 - Slight
0 - Insignificant
Section 2. CHEMICAL AND PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
CHEMICAL NAME:
petroleum hydrocarbon
FORMULA:
not applicable
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS:
carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide from burning
INCOMPATIBILITY (Keep away from):
strong oxidizers such as hydrogen peroxide, bromine, and chromic acid
HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS: % (Volume) CAS #
Stoddard Solvent 100 8052-41-3
Contains insitu ingredient(s) - for additional information, see environmental section IX
1,2,4 Trimethylbenzene 95-63-6
FORM: ODOR:
liquid mild petroleum
APPEARANCE: COLOR:
low viscosity liquid colorless
SPECIFIC GRAVITY (water=1):
0.77
BOILING POINT:
greater than 154 deg. C (310 deg. F)
MELTING POINT:
not applicable
SOLUBILITY IN WATER (by weight %):
0 at 20 deg. C
EVAPORATION RATE:
(n buytl acetate = 1) .2
VAPOR PRESSURE (ASTM D2879, mm Hg at 20 deg. C):
0.62
VAPOR DENSITY (air = 1):
4.85
pH (as is):
not applicable
EMERGENCY CONTACT: FOR CHEMICAL EMERGENCY - SPILL, LEAK, FIRE, EXPOSURE OR ACCIDENT
CALL CHEMTREC AT 1-800-424-9300, DAY OR NIGHT
E-Z PAINT THINNER
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
NFPA HMIS
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STABILITY:
Product is stable under normal conditions
VISCOSITY SUS at 100 deg F:
Less than 100
Section 3. FIRE AND EXPLOSION DATA
SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES
Do not use water except as fog.
UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS:
Do not cut, weld, braze, solder, drill, grind or expose containers, drums, tanks, etc. of product to heat,
flame, sparks, static electricity or other sources of ignition; they may ignite explosively.
FLASHPOINT:
(Method Used) Tag closed-up 43 deg. C (110 deg. F)
FLAMMABLE LIMITS %:
Lower: 1 Upper: 7
EXTINGUISHING AGENTS:
Drychemical or Waterfog or CO2 or Foam
Closed containers exposed to fire may be cooled with water.
Section 4. HEALTH HAZARD DATA
PERMISSIBLE CONCENTRATIONS (air):
STODDARD SOLVENT (CAS# 8052-41-3)
500 ppm (OSHA PEL, TWA)
100 ppm (ACGIH TLV, TWA)
TRIMETHYLBENZENE
25 ppm, 125 mg/m3 (OSHA/ACGIH)
CHRONIC EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE:
no data available
ACUTE TOXICOLOGICAL PROPERTIES:
for stoddard solvent: inhalation-irritation of eyes, nose and throat, dizziness; skin contact-dermatitis;
eyes-irritation; ingestion-nausea, vomiting. Large amounts, if retained, lead to symptoms of
central nervous system depression.
EMERGENCY FIRST AID PROCEDURES:
Eyes: Immediate flush with large quantities of water for at least 15 minutes
and call a physician.
Skin Contact: Remove excess with cloth or paper. Wash thoroughly with soap and
water.
Inhalation: Remove victim to fresh air. Call a physician.
If Swallowed: Call a physician immediately. DO NOT induce vomiting. (Vomiting may
cause aspiration into lungs resulting in chemical pneumonia.)
ROUTES OF ENTRY:
Inhalation, skin/eye contact, ingestion
TARGET ORGAN(S):
Respiratory system, central nervous system, skin and eyes
MEDICAL CONDITIONS AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE:
Preexisting eye, skin and respiratory disorders.
Section 5. SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION
VENTILATION TYPE REQUIRED (Local, mechanical, special):
Local if necessary to maintain allowable PEL (permissible exposure limit) or TLV (threshold limit value)
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RESPIRATORY PROTECTION (Specify type):
Use NIOSH/MSHA certified respirator with dual organic vapor/mist and particulates cartridge if vapor
concentration exceeds permissible exposure limit.
PROTECTIVE GLOVES:
neoprene type
EYE PROTECTION:
chemical safety goggles
OTHER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:
none
Section 6. HANDLING OF SPILLS OR LEAKS
PROCEDURES FOR CLEAN-UP:
Avoid all ignition sources such as flames and sparks. Insure good ventilation. If volume is significant,
transfer into containers for disposal. Seal containers tightly. Absorb on an inert ingredient such as
earth, sand or vermiculite. Sweep up and dispose of according to Federal, State and local
regulations.
WASTE DISPOSAL:
Dispose of in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local regulations.
Section 7. SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS
PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN HANDLING AND STORAGE:
Avoid all ignition sources such as flames and sparks.
Do not handle or store at temperatures over 38 deg. C (100 deg. F).
Do NOT store in confined areas such as trailers.
MAXIMUM STORAGE TEMPERATURE:
38 deg. C (100 deg. F)
Section 8. TRANSPORTATION DATA
D. O. T.:
Regulated
U. S. D. O. T. PROPER SHIPPING NAME & [CONTAINER MODE]:
PAINT RELATED MATERIAL [55 Gal Drum/5 Gal Pail/2.5 Gallon/Gallon/Quart/Pint]
LABEL(S) REQUIRED:
none
REPORTABLE QUANTITY:
none
FREIGHT CLASSIFICATION :
Stoddard solvent-Combustible liquid
SPECIAL TRANSPORTATION NOTES:
DOMESTIC: Unregulated by DOT when shipped in containers of less than 118.9 gallons.
FOR EXPORT: Regulated as Flammable Liquid, N. O. S., (Stoddard Solvent), 3.3, UN 1268,
PG III, Category A, IMDG 3375.
OTHER TRANSPORT INFORMATION
The DOT Transport Information may vary with the container and mode of shipment.
Section 9. ENVIRONMENTAL/SAFETY REGULATIONS
SECTION 313 (TITLE III SUPERFUND AMENDMENT AND REAUTHORIZATION ACT):
This product contains the following chemical(s) subject to the reporting requirements of Section 313
of Title III of the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 and 40 CFR Part 372 (the
corresponding CAS number and percent by weight are also provided):
1,2,4 trimethyl benzene CAS # 95-63-6 2.67%
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STATE REGULATORY INFORMATION:
PENNSYLVANIA WORKER AND COMMUNITY RIGHT TO KNOW ACT: This product contains the following
ingredient(s) listed in Appendix A Hazardous Substance List:
Component CAS No.
stoddard solvent 8052-41-3
The component(s) of this product are on the US TSCA Inventory and Canadian Domestic Substance List.
This product contains a chemical (or chemicals) known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects and/or
other reproductive harm - Naphthalene @ 0.44% (vol).
WHMIS Classification: B3 - Combustible Liquid
CAUTION! COMBUSTIBLE MIXTURE
Contains Stoddard Solvent - CAS No. 8052-41-3
Use wherever a Stoddard Solvent or Mineral Spirits is recommended. E-Z Paint Thinner does not contain any chlorinated
solvent.
Use adequate ventilation to insure that fumes do not come in contact with sources of ignition such as flames
and sparks. Avoid prolonged breathing of mist or vapors and prolonged or repeated skin contact. Use
NIOSH/OSHA approved respirator, and chemical splash goggles to prevent eye contact.
EMERGENCY FIRST AID PROCEDURES
Eye Contact: Flush immediately with large amounts of water for a least 15 minutes. Call physician.
Skin Contact: Remove excess with cloth or paper. Wash thoroughly with soap and water.
Inhalation: Remove victim to fresh air. Call a physician. The OSHA permissible exposure limit for
stoddard solvent is 500 ppm.
If Swallowed: Do not induce vomiting. Call a physician immediately.
E. E. Zimmerman Company/Elroy Turpentine Company believes that the statements, technical information and
recommendations contained herein are reliable, but they are given without warranty or guarantee of any kind,
express or implied, and we assume no responsibility for any loss, damage or expense, direct or consequential,
arising out of their use.
AMPA 4111
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