Thinner Material Safety Data Sheet MSDS (THINNER POLICY OF GARMENTS)

THINNERS – MSDS 

1.    IDENTIFICATION OF THE MATERIAL AND SUPPLIER

Product Name                      :

Recommended Use             :

Company                              :

Address                                :

Telephone Number              :

Emergency Telephone        :

Web site address                :

2.    Composition/Information on Ingredients

Sl. No	Hazardous Components (Chemical Name)	CAS #	Concentration	OSHA PEL	ACGIH TWA	ACGIH STEL
1	Stoddard solvent {Mineral spirits; Aliphatic Petroleum Distillates; White spirits}	8052-41-3	95.0 -100.0 %	500 ppm	100 ppm	250ppm

3.    Hazards Identification

Emergency Overview:

Caution! Combustible. Keep away from heat, sparks, flame and all other sources of ignition. Vapors may cause fire. Vapors may travel long distances to other areas and rooms away from work site. Do not smoke. Extinguish all flames and pilot lights, and turn off stoves, heaters, electric motors and all other sources of ignition anywhere in the structure, dwelling or building during use and until all vapors are gone from work site and all areas away from work site. Keep away from electrical outlets and switches. Beware of static electricity that may be generated by synthetic clothing and other sources.

OSHA Regulatory Status:

This material is classified as hazardous under OSHA regulations.

Potential Health Effects (Acute and Chronic)

Inhalation Acute Exposure Effects:

May cause dizziness; headache; watering of eyes; eye irritation; weakness; nausea; muscle twitches, and

depression of central nervous system. Severe overexposure may cause convulsions; unconsciousness; and death. Intentional misuse of this product by deliberately concentrating and inhaling can be harmful or fatal.

Skin Contact Acute Exposure Effects:

May cause irritation; numbness in the fingers and arms; drying of skin; and dermatitis. May cause increased severity of symptoms listed under inhalation.

Eye Contact Acute Exposure Effects:

This material is an eye irritant. May cause irritation; burns; conjunctivitis of eyes; and corneal ulcerations of the eye. Vapors may irritate eyes.

Ingestion Acute Exposure Effects:

Harmful or fatal if swallowed. May cause nausea; weakness; muscle twitches; gastrointestinal irritation; and diarrhea. Severe overexposure may cause convulsions; unconsciousness; and death.

Chronic Exposure Effects:

Reports have associated repeated and prolonged overexposure to solvents with neurological and other

physiological damage. Prolonged or repeated contact may cause dermatitis. May cause jaundice; bone marrow damage; liver damage; anemia; and skin irritation.

Signs and Symptoms Of Exposure

Inhalation, ingestion, and dermal are possible routes of exposure.

Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated By Exposure

Diseases of the skin, eyes, liver, kidneys, central nervous system and respiratory system.

4. First Aid Measures

Emergency and First Aid Procedures

Inhalation:

If user experiences breathing difficulty, move to air free of vapors, Administer oxygen or artificial medical assistance can be rendered.

Skin Contact:

Wash with soap and large quantities of water and seek medical attention if irritation from contact persists.

Eye Contact:

Flush with large quantities of water for at least 15 minutes and seek immediate medical attention.

Ingestion:

Do not induce vomiting. Call your local poison control center, hospital emergency room or physician

immediately for instructions to induce vomiting.

If spontaneous vomiting is about to occur, place victim's head below knees. If victim is drowsy or unconscious, place on the left side with head down. Never give anything by mouth to a person who is not fully conscious. Do not leave victim unattended. Seek medical attention immediately.

Note to Physician

Call your local poison control center for further information.

Inhalation: Inhalation overexposure can produce toxic effects. Monitor for respiratory distress. If cough or difficulty in breathing develops, evaluate for upper respiratory tract inflammation, bronchitis, and pneumonia. Administer supplemental oxygen with assisted ventilation as required.

Ingestion: If ingested, this material presents a significant aspiration and chemical pneumonia hazard. Induction of emesis is not recommended. Consider activated charcoal and/or gastric lavage. If patient is obtunded, protect the airway by cuffed endothelial incubation or by placement of the body in a Trendelenburg and left lateral decubitus position.

5.   Fire Fighting Measures

Flammability Classification      : Class II

Flash Pt                                   : >= 101.00 F Method Used: Setaflash Closed Cup (Rapid Setaflash)

Explosive Limits                      : LEL: ~ 0.5 % UEL: ~ 6 %

Auto ignition Pt                                   : 446.00 F

Fire Fighting Instructions

Self-contained respiratory protection should be provided for fire fighters fighting fires in buildings or confined areas. Storage containers exposed to fire should be kept cool with water spray to prevent pressure build-up. Stay away from heads of containers that have been exposed to intense heat or flame.

Flammable Properties and Hazards

Combustible Liquid.

Hazardous Combustion Products

Carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, smoke, fumes, and/or unburden hydrocarbons.

Extinguishing Media

Use carbon dioxide, dry powder or foam.

Unsuitable Extinguishing Media

No data available.

6.   Accidental Release Measures

Steps To Be Taken In Case Material Is Released or Spilled

Clean up:

Keep unnecessary people away; isolate hazard area and deny entry. Stay upwind, out of low areas, and ventilate closed spaces before entering. Shut off ignition sources; keep flares, smoking or flames out of hazard area.

Small spills:

Take up with sand, earth or other noncombustible absorbent material and place in a plastic container where applicable.

Large spills:

Dike far ahead of spill for later disposal.

Waste Disposal:

Dispose in accordance with applicable local, state and federal regulations.