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From Tom Grumbles Date December 17, 1981 subject MSDS FOR LIGHT AROMATIC DISTILLATE Enclosed for your review is the final draft of the MSDS for LAD. If you have further comments or revisions on this sheet, please return to me by January 8, 1982. Thomas G. Grumbles Enclosure Distribution: Sid Pitts - LCCP Dr. Drumwright - Ponca City Susan Litzau - Houston Michele Malloy - Houston Bill Groves - Ponca City Chuck Muth - Ponca City Clint Bennett - Houston VE'vi-273?86 conoco MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET 1. PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION MANUFACTURER'S NAME Conoco Chemicals Company Conoco Ch*mtca)s S Giwonway Plaza Eaat Houston, T xas 77001 ! ADDRESS P.0. Box 727, Westlake, LA 70669 TRADENAME SYNONYMS Light Aromatic Distillate Dripolenes REGULAR TELEPHONE NO. 318/491 -5*03 EMERGENCY THEPHONE NO. 318/491 -5070 3. PHYSICAL DATA BOIUNG POINT (F) VAPOR PRESSURE (mm Hg.) VAPOR DENSITY (AIR = 1) SOLUBILITY IN WATER 120-400 5.4 psla (0 ioon. 2.7 Negligible SPECIFIC GRAVITYCHjO-IL EVAPORATION RATE ( *1) MELTING POINT 0.86 100 APPEARANCE AND ODOR Clear, yellowish liquid - strong aromatic odor 4. FIRE AND EXPLOSION DATA FLASHPOINT (TEST METHOD) ' * - 6F %2X32? None established FLAMMABLE LIMITS IN AIR. % BY VOL. LOWER 1.3 UPPER 7.1 EXTINGUISHING Water spray; foam; dry chemical. MEDIA SPECIAL HRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES Shut off source of fuel. Co-1 exposed tanks with water spray. Self-contained breathing apparatus should be worn when fighting fires. UNUSUAL FIRE This material can release sufficient vapor to form explosive AND EXPLOSION vapors in air. Produces thick black smoke when burning. HAZARD ' f VEV-273P87 HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION FIRST AID EYES: Flush with large amounts of water for at least 15 minutes. See medical aid._______________________ . Wash skin thoroughly with non-abrasive soap and water. If irritation persists, seek medical aid. INHALATION: Rem?ve victim to fresh air. If breathing has stopped, administir "artificial respiration or oxygen and cardio-pulmonary resusci- _____________ tation if necessary. Seek medical aid. imNuirmftiniUoNM.. ADvoo1NdotasInpd1urcaetl.oVnomitSinegek. mIefdipcaolssaibidle. administer gastric lav_a_g__e_. NATURE OF HAZARD EYES: Vapors or liquid are irritation to the eyes. Repeated or prolonged skin contact may cause defatting and lead to dermatitis. Percutaneous absorption may 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: Ulenukkneomwong. en_C_o_n__ta_i_n_s___b_e_n_ze__n_e__w_h__ic_h___is___a__s_u_s_p_e__c_t__ THRESHOLD LIMIT VALUE (TLV) None established. Based on the benzene content a value of 10 ppm for an eight howr TWA is recommended. TOXICITY DATA SKIN CONTACT: No Spec-jf-jc data available EYE CONTACT: No specific data available INHALATION: No specific data available INGESTION: No specific data available SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS; ;tT fI UE'J-2?398 (>. REACTIVITY DATA CONDITIONS CONTRIBUTING TO INSTABILITY High temperatures INCOMPATIBILITY Strong oxidizers HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS CO, co2 CONDITIONS CONTRIBUTING TO HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION 7. SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURES STEPS TO BE TAKEN IF MATERIAL IS RELEASED OR SPILLfD Evacuate the area and remove all sources of ignition. Avoid inhalation of vapors. Increase ventilation if spilled in an enclosed area. Vacuum large amounts. Smaller amounts may be absorbed and picked up mechanically. NEUTRALIZING CHEMICALS WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD Incinerate under controlled conditions in accordance with local, state or federal regulations. 8. SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION VENTILATION REQUIREMENTS Mechanical ventilation when in use. Local exhaust wherever possible. SPECIFIC PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMPff RESPIRATORY (SPECIFY IN DETAIL): Organic vapor air purifying cartridge respirator or air supplied equipment dependent on concentration. EYE: 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. ME'v'-273?8? HAZARD CLASSIHCATION IMCO HAZARD CLASS AND NUMBER 3.1 UN NUMBER 1993 ADR CLASS NUMBER US DOT CLASSIFICATION Flammable liquid ffC DANGEROUS SUBSTANCE CLASSIHCATION EEC SPECIAL RISKS AND SAFETY ADVICE CAS NUMBER 64742-82-2 HAZARD WASTE NO. U019 TRANSPORTATION AND STORAGE USUAL SHIPPING CONTAINERS ELECTROSTATIC ACCUMULATION HAZARD Tank Cars DOT 111A-100 STORAGE/TRANSPORT PRESSURE STORAGE TRANSPORT TEMPERATURE LOADING/UNLOADING TEMPERATURE VISCOSITY AT LOADING/ UNLOADING TEMPERATURE HANDLING AND STORAGE MATERIALS AND COATINGS'^i^^^-g^-. SUITABLE UNSUITABLE THE ABOVE DATA IS BASED ON TESTS AND EXPERIENCE WHICH CONOCO BELIEVES RELIABLE AND ARE SUFPUH) FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. CONOCO DISCLAIMS ANY LIABILITY FOR DAMAGE OR INRJRY WHICH RESULTS FROM THE USE OF THE ABOVE DATA AND NOTHING CONTAINED THEREIN SHALL CONSTITUTE A GUARANTEE, WAR RANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, OR REPRESENTATION (INCLUDING FREEDOM FROM PATENT LIABILITY) BY CONOCO WITH RESPECT TO THE DATA, THE PRODUCT DESCRIBED, OR THEIR USE FOR ANY SPECIFIC PURPOSE, EVEN IF THAT PURPOSE IS KNOWN TO CONOCO. 12/17/81 VEU-273P90 iUroffice Communication To Mike Marshall From Ton Grumbles Data December 16, 1981 Subjact VCM EXPOSURES TO PERSONNEL HANDLING CONOCO PVC RESIN Extensive pt-scnnel nonltoring has been done on employees handling PVC resins in our plant at Aberdeen. After monitoring from 1974 to 1978 the monitoring result? v*r these workers were analyzed statistically. The results of this analysis showed that assuming a normal distribution, even two standard deviations from the average was less than 0.5 ppm. Please let me know If you need further Information concerning this issue. 4 cr^~~ Thomas G. 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