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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
MERICAN COATINGS CORPORATION
i i'rJ 5 0 th STREET
FT. LAU:ERDALE, FL 33309
(954) 9 r0--'7820
DATE OF PREPARATION
September 20, 2000
EMERGENCY TELEPHONE
(800) 533--i:151
SECTION I - PRODUCT INFORMATION
PRODUCT NAME: AMW-98 TRADE NAME: Hydrocarbon Mixture
TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION: HMIS/NFPA
Cleaning Compound Class-55 Health 1
DOT Hazard Class: Not Regulated Flammability 1
Reactivity 0
SECTION II = HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS
INGREDIENT . Exposure Limits
-etroleum Distillates, hydrotreated
[647 42-4'1--8]
:ethylene Glycol Monobutyl Ether
(112-34-5]
Nonylphenol Ethoxylate
(9016-45-9]
300 ppm per 8 hour day
Not established
Not established
SECTION III - PHYSICAL DATA
BOILING RANGE: 460'F-540°F
VAPOR PRESSURE (mmHg): Less than :15 mmHG @ 68°F
VAPOR DENSITY: (AIR -1) >5.0
SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 0.81
EVAPORATION RATE: (n-Butyl Acetate = 1) < 1
APPEARANCE: Clear liquid
ODOR: - None
SECTION IV - FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA
FLAMMABILITY C7ASSIFICATION:=FLASH POINT - Higher,than'200°F (PMCC)
EXPLOSION LIMITS: (APPROX PERCENT BY VOL IN AIR) 'LEI: 1.6% UEL: 10,2%
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: CO2, foam or dry chemical. Large fires dry chemical or'foam.
FIREFIGHTING. PROCEDURE: SCBA recommended for firefighters: Use water tb keep fire
exposed surfaces cool. If a leak or spill has not ignited, use water spray to disperse
the vapors and to protect persons trying tO stop a leak.
ECOMPOSITION ,PRODUCTS: Fumes, smoke, carbon monoxide, sulfur oxides, aldehydes and
:her decomposition products.
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SECTION VII - SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURES
__E.PS TO BE TAKEN IN CASE MATERIAL IS RELEASED SPILLED: Shut off and eliminate all
sources'of ignition. Collect free product. Add sand, dirt or other suitable absorbent
to the area. Ventilate confined area. Minimize skin contact and breathing vapors. Keep
out of sewers and waterways. Monitor absorbed mataxial for vapors.
WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD: In accordance with all Federal, State and Local regulations.
SECTION VIII - SAFE HANDLING AND USE INFORMATION
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: Especially in confined or enclosed spaces, use NIOSH approved
respirators With cartridges or depending on concentration levels, supplied air equipment.
VENTILATION Provide adeq.iate mechanical ventilation sufficient, to keep exposure limit
below recommended exposure limit (300 ppm/8 hour day). No smoking, no use of flame or
other ignitable sources,
PROTECTIVE GLOVES: Chemically resistant gloves are recommended. Wear impervious
clothing to avoid prolonged skin contact. Full -face shield for eye protection. When
required, wear non-skid footwear.
HXGIENIC....PdACTICES
before reuse.
Wash tharoiighLy after handling. Launder contaminated clothing
SECTION IX -'SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS
PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN HANDLING AND STORING; Keep all containers closed when not in
use: Do not store near heat, .sparks, flame or strong oxidants. Store in cool, properly
ventilated areas. Use only with proper ventilation. Bond and ground all transfer
equipment in accordance with the National Fire Protection Association standards for
petroleum products. Not recommended for use around heat, sparks, pilot lights, static
electricity or open flame.
WARNING: Do not pressurize, cut, weld, braze, Solder, drill, grind or expose empty:
containers to heat, flame, sparks, static electricity or any source of ignition. Empty
drums should be thoroughly drained, properly'bunged_and sent to a drum reconditioner.
The information described herein is to the beat of AMe.rican Coatings' knowledge accurate
as of the date this has been issued. American Coatings makes no warranty expressed or
implied regarding this information's accuracy or' reliability; moreover, American Coatings
shall not be held liable for any .losses/damages which may be construed to have developed
from this information. It is the users responsibility to determine the suitability of
this product for each project onto which it is intended to be used.