OMEGA CHEMICAL PROD GP, FINE ORGANICS CORP -- 3251 312-5 PAINT REMOVER -- 8010-00-815-2970 
=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:3251 312-5 PAINT REMOVER
MSDS Date:07/01/1991
FSC:8010
NIIN:00-815-2970
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:OMEGA CHEMICAL PROD GP, FINE ORGANICS CORP
Address:6935 WEST 62ND STREET
City:CHICAGO
State:IL
ZIP:60638
Country:US
Info Phone Num:312-586-8000
Emergency Phone Num:312-586-8000, 800-424-9300
Preparer's Name:PAUL ZALANTIS
CAGE:0B5U9
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:OMEGA CHEMICAL PROD GP, FINE ORGANICS CORP
Address:6935 WEST 62ND STREET
City:CHICAGO
State:IL
ZIP:60638
Country:US
Phone:312-586-8000, 800-424-9300
CAGE:0B5U9

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:METHYLENE CHLORIDE	(SARA III)
CAS:75-09-2
RTECS #:PA8050000
Fraction by Wt: 47%
Other REC Limits:NONE SPECIFIED
OSHA PEL:500 PPM/C,1000; Z2
ACGIH TLV:50 PPM, A2; 9192
EPA Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:1000 LBS

Ingred Name:ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL  (SARA III)
CAS:67-63-0
RTECS #:NT8050000
Fraction by Wt: 15%
Other REC Limits:NONE SPECIFIED
OSHA PEL:400 PPM/500 STEL
ACGIH TLV:400 PPM/500STEL;9192

Ingred Name:TOLUENE  (SARA III)
CAS:108-88-3
RTECS #:XS5250000
Fraction by Wt: 13%
Other REC Limits:NONE SPECIFIED
OSHA PEL:200 PPM/150 STEL
ACGIH TLV:50 PPM; 9293
EPA Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:1000 LBS

Ingred Name:AMMONIUM HYDROXIDE	(SARA III)
CAS:1336-21-6
RTECS #:BQ9625000
Fraction by Wt: 6%
Other REC Limits:NONE SPECIFIED
OSHA PEL:35 PPM (AMMONIA)
ACGIH TLV:35 PPM (AMMONIA)
EPA Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:1000 LBS

Ingred Name:METHYL ETHYL KETONE (2-BUTANONE) (MEK)  (SARA III)
CAS:78-93-3
RTECS #:EL6475000
Fraction by Wt: 5%
Other REC Limits:NONE SPECIFIED
OSHA PEL:200 PPM/300 STEL
ACGIH TLV:200 PPM/300STEL 9192
EPA Rpt Qty:5000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:5000 LBS

Ingred Name:SODIUM CHROMATE  (SARA III)
CAS:7775-11-3
RTECS #:GB2955000
Fraction by Wt: 0.6%
Other REC Limits:NONE SPECIFIED
OSHA PEL:0.1 PPM CRO3;CEILING
ACGIH TLV:0.05 MG CR/M3; 9192
EPA Rpt Qty:10 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:10 LBS

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES    IARC:YES	  OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: IRRITATION TO EYES, SKIN. MAY
    CAUSE NERVOUS SYSTEM DEPRESSION. ASPIRATION INTO LUNGS AFTER
    INGESTION MAY LEAD TO PULMONARY INJURY. CHRONIC: MAY AFFECT HEART,
    LIVER AND KIDNEYS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:HEXAVALENT CHROME AND METHYLENE CHLORIDE
    ARE LISTED UNDER NTP AND IARC.
Effects of Overexposure:EYES: IRRITATION, POSSIBLE DAMAGE. SKIN:
    IRRITATION. INHALATION: NOSE, THROAT AND RESPIRATORY TRACT
    IRRITATION, HEADACHE, DIZZINESS, POSSIBLE LOSS OF CONCIOUSNESS.
    INGESTION: GASTROINTESTINAL IRRITATI ON.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:INDIVIDUALS WITH A HISTORY OF LIVER
    AND KIDNEY DISEASE, CARDIAC DISORDERS, AND RESPIRATORY AND LUNG
    DISEASES MAY BE AT INCREASED RISK FROM EXPOSURE.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:EYES: FLUSH WITH PLENTY OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES
    WITHIN ONE MINUTE AFTER CONTACT. SKIN: REMOVE CONTAMINATED
    CLOTHING. WASH EXPOSED AREA WITH WATER. INHALATION: REMOVE VICTIM
    TO FRESH AIR. GIVE	OXYGEN/CPR IF NEEDED. INGESTION: DO NOT INDUCE
    VOMITING. GIVE PLENTY OF WATER. SEE DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Flash Point Method:TCC
Flash Point:30.0F,-1.1C
Extinguishing Media:USE WATER FOG, CARBON DIOXIDE, FOAM, OR DRY
    CHEMICAL.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR FIRE FIGHTING PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND A
    FULL FACED SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS. COOL FIRE EXPOSED
    CONTAINERS WITH WATER SPRAY.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:COMBUSTION OR HEAT OF FIRE MAY PRODUCE
    HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS AND VAPORS.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:REMOVE PERSONNEL. ELIMINATE IGNITION SOURCES.
    VENTILATE AREA. WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENT. ABSORB IN
    INERT MATERIAL AND PLACE IN APPROPIATE DISPOSAL CONTAINER AND
    COVER.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL, DRY, WELL VENTILATED
    AREA. PROTECT FROM PHYSICAL DAMAGE, HEAT, IGNITION SOURCES AND
    INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS. KEEP CONTAINERS CLOSED.
Other Precautions:AVOID EYE AND SKIN CONTACT. DO NOT BREATHE VAPORS.
    USE IN WELL VENTILATED AREAS.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:NONE NORMALLY REQUIRED. NIOSH/MSHA-APPROVED
    RESPIRATOR WITH CARTRIDGE FOR SOLVETNS OR SCBA AS APPROPIATE FOR
    EXPOSURE OF CONCERN.
Ventilation:MECHANICAL (GENERAL) VENTILATION OR LOCAL EXHAUST
    VENTILATION TO KEEP EXPOSURE LEVELS BELOW PEL.
Protective Gloves:NEOPRENE GLOVES.
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AS REQUIRED TO MINIMIZE
    EXPOSURE FROM PROLONGED OR REPEATED CONTACT. EYE BATH AND SAFETY
    SHOWER.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING AND BEFORE
    EATING. LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
TOTAL ITEM RECORD SAYS NON-FLAMMABLE, HOWEVER MANUFACTURER MSDS SHOWS A
    FLASH POINT OF 30F.

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

HCC:F2
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:106F,41C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:50.0F,10.0C
Spec Gravity:1.03
Viscosity:10 P @ 77F
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:VISCOUS, OPAQUE LIQUID, MILD AMMONIA ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:2.8

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS, COAL TAR INSULATION.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HIGH HEAT, OPEN FLAMES AND OTHER SOURCES
    OF IGNITION
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON MONOXIDE, CARBON DIOXIDE,
    INCOMPLETELY BURNED CARBON PRODUCTS.

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:CONTACT YOUR LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER.
    DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL
    REGULATIONS.

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