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Interoffice Communication
To Distribution From Tom Grumbles Dm November 9, 1981 Subject MSDS FOR LIGHT AROMATIC DISTILLATE Enclosed is a draft MSDS for LAD. Please review the appropriate sections as Indicated by the distribution below, and return any comments or additions to me by December 1.
Thomas G. Grumbles ajo Enclosure Distribution:
Sid Pitts - Fire and Explosion Data Dr. Drumwright - Medical and First Aid Susan Litzau - Legal Aspects Michele Malloy - Legal Aspects Larry Hubbard - Transportation and Storage Bill Groves - Hazard Class Information, Handling and Storage Materials
and Coatings Chuck Muth - Hazardous Ingredients, Physical Data
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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
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Conoco Chemicals S Greenway Plaza East P.O. Box 2197 Houston, Texas 77001
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MANUFACTURER'S NAME Conoco Chemicals Company
REGULAR TELEPHONE NO. ' EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NO.
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318/491-5403 318/491-5070
ADDRESS
P.O.Box 727, Westlake, LA 70669
TRADENAME SYNONYMS
Light Aromatic Distillate
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DOUSTNGREDIENTS
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MATERIAL OR COMPONENT
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HAZARO DATA
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40-5C 20-3C
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BOIUNG POINT (*F.) VAPOR PRESURE VAPOR DENSITY (AIR * 1) SOLUBILITY IN WATER APPEARANCE AND 000R
120-350 5.4 psi
Negligible
SPECIFIC GRAVITY (H:0 = 1)
PERCENT VOLATILE BY VOLUME (%) EVAPORATION RATE
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MELTING POINT
Clean, yellowish liquid
0.86 100
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA
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SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES
UNUSUAL FIRE AHO EXPLOSION HAZARD
Water spray; carbon dioxide; foam; dry chemical.
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Shut off source of fuel. Cool exposed tanks with water spray. Self-contained breathing apparatus should be worn when fighting fires._____________________________________________________________________ .____________________________
When heated this material can release sufficient vapor to form explosive vapors.
FIRST AID
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Flush with large amounts of water for at least 15 minutes. medical aid.
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Wash skin thoroughly with non-abrasive soap and water, persists, seek medical aid.
If Irrltaticn
Remove victim to fresh air. If breathing has stopped administer MHALATKM: artificial respiration or oxygen and cardlo-pulmonary resuscitation
if necessary. Seek medical aid.
tHfiETnOH: Do Not Induce Vomiting. If possible administer gastric lavage. Avoid aspiration. Seek medical aid.______________________________________________
NATURE OF HAZARD
EYES:
Vapors or liquid are irritating to the eyes.
SION:
Repeated or prolonged skin contact may cause defatting and lead to dermatitis. Percutaneous absorption jnay occur.
INHALATION: Irritation to nose and upper respiratory tract. May cause CNS depression and reversible effects on liver and kidneys.
INGESTION: Systemic effects may occur.
EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE: ACUTE OVEREXPOSURE- Dizziness* nausea; vomiting; anesthesia leading to unconciousness and coma. CHRONIC OVEREXPOSURE: Unknown. Contains benzene which is a suspect leukemeden.
THRESHOLD LIMIT VALUE (TLV)
None established. Based on the benzene content a value of 10 ppm for an eight hour TWA is recommended.
TOXICITY DATA
SKIN CONTACT: No specific data available.
EYE CONTACT: No specific data available
INHALATION: No specific data available
INGESTION:
No specific data available
SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS: avoid inhalation and repeated skin contact.
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CONDITIONS CONTRIBUTING TO INSTABILITY High temperatures
INCOMPATIBILITY
Strong oxidizers
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS
CO! CO2
CONDITIONS CONTRIBUTING TO HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION
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STEPS TO BE TAKEN IF MATERIAL IS RELEASED OR SPILLED
Evacuate the area and remove all sources of Ignition. Avoid Inhalation of vapor Increase ventilation if spilled In an enclosed areas. Vacuum large amounts. Smaller amounts may be absorbed and picked up mechanically.
NEUTRALIZING CHEMICALS
WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD
Must be disposed in an approved landfill or incinerated In accordance with local state, or federal regulations.
VENTILATION REQUIREMENTS
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Mechanical ventilation when in ues. Local exhaust wherever possible.
SPECIFIC PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
RESPIRATORY (SPECIFY IN DETAIL):
EYE:
Organic vapor air purifying cartridge respirator or air supplied equipment dependent on concentration. Chemical goggles and face shield.
GLOVES: Butyl rubber or other impervious material when handling liquid.
OTHER CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENT: Other impervious clothing as needed to avoid skin contact.
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RECIfll*RECAUflONS
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HAZARD CLASSIFICATION INFORMATION
US 00T CLASSIFICATION Flammable liquid
UN NUMBER
1993
EEC OANGEROUS SUBSTANCE CUSSIFICARON
ADR CUSS NUMBER
EEC SPECIAL RISKS AND SAFETY ADVICE
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CAS NUMBER 64742-83-2
USUAL SHIPPING CONTAINERS
STORAGE TRANSPORT TEMPERATURE
TRANSPORTATION AND STORAGE
ELECTROSTATIC ACCUMULATION HAZARD STORAGE/TRANSPORT PRESSURE
LOADING/UNLOADING TEMPERATURE
%
VISCOSITY AT LOAOING/UNLOAOING TEMPERATURE
HANDLING AND STORAGE MATERIALS AND COATINGS
SUITABLE
UNSUITABLE
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Tha above dam is based on mats and experience which Conoco beileves reliable and are supplied for informational purposes only. Conoco
disclaims any liability lor damage or injury which results from the use of the above data and nothing contained therein shall constitute a guar antee, WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, or representation (including freedom from patent liability) by Conoco with respect to the data. Ihe product described, or their use for any specific purpose, even if that purpose is known to Conoco. Conoco assumes no responsibility for injury to Buyer or third persons proximately caused by the product if reasonable safety measures are not adhered to as stipulated in the data
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