- Identification of the substance/preparation and of the company/undertaking Trade name Basecoat Thinners
- Composition/information on ingredients
xylene
Contents: 40.00 ��� 60.00 %W/W
CAS-No. 1330-20-7 Index-No. EC-No.
Symbol(s) Xn R-phrase(s) -R10 -R20/21 -R38
n-butyl acetate
Contents: 40.00 ��� 60.00 %W/W
CAS-No. 123-86-4 Index-No. EC-No. 204-658-1 Symbol(s) F, Xn R-phrase(s) -R10 -R66 -R67
For the full text of the R phrases mentioned in this Section, see Section 16.
- Thinners Basecoat ��� Hazards identification
Identification of the risks
R11 Highly flammable.
R20/21 Harmful by inhalation and in contact with skin. R38 Irritating to skin.
R66 Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking. R67 Vapours may cause drowsiness and dizziness.
- First aid measures
General advice Call a physician immediately.
Inhalation Move to fresh air in case of accidental inhalation of vapours. If breathing is irregular or stopped, administer artificial
respiration. Monitor breathing, seek medical advice
immediately.
Skin contact Wash off immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Call a physician immediately.
Eye contact Rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under the eyelids, for at least 15 minutes. Remove contact lenses. Call a
physician immediately.
Material Safety Data Sheet Basecoat Thinners
Ingestion If swallowed, seek medical advice immediately and show this container or label. Prevent vomiting if possible. If a person
vomits when lying on his back, place him in the recovery
position. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious
person.
- Thinners Basecoat ��� Fire-fighting measures
Suitable extinguishing Foam, Dry powder
media
Specific hazards during Flash back possible over considerable distance. fire fighting
Special protective Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective suit. equipment for firefighters
Further information Cool containers / tanks with water spray.
- Accidental release measures
Personal precautions Keep people away from and upwind of spill/leak. Remove all sources of ignition. Do not breathe vapours or spray mist.
Environmental Prevent product from entering drains. Prevent further leakage precautions or spillage if safe to do so.
Methods for cleaning up Soak up with inert absorbent material and dispose of as hazardous waste.
Additional advice Never return spills in original containers for re-use.
- Thinners Basecoat = Handling and storage
Handling
Safe handling advice Avoid inhalation of vapour or mist. Provide sufficient air exchange and/or exhaust in work rooms. Wear personal
protective equipment.
Advice on protection Keep away from heat and sources of ignition. Use only against fire and explosion explosion-proof equipment.
Storage Keep containers tightly closed in a dry, cool and well-ventilated Requirements for storage place
areas and containers
- Exposure controls / personal protection
Components with workplace control parameters
NATIONAL OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS
Material Safety Data Sheet Basecoat Thinners
EUROPEAN OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS
Components CAS-No. Source TWA Value Notations
Xylene 1330-20-7 ACGIH TLV OSHA PEL
LTEL STEL LTEL STEL
434 mg/m3 651 mg/m3 435 mg/m3 655 mg/m3
100 ppm 150 ppm 100 ppm 150 ppm
A4; BEI
| n-Butyl
Acetate |
123-86-4 | ACGIH
OSHA |
LTEL
STEL |
710 mg/m3
950 mg/m3 |
150 ppm
200 ppm |
Engineering measures
Provide sufficient air exchange and/or exhaust in work rooms.
Personal protective equipment
Respiratory protection Respirator with a vapour filter (EN 141)
Hand protection Solvent-resistant gloves
Eye protection Safety glasses with side-shields
Skin and body protection protective suit, Safety shoes
Hygiene measures Wash hands before breaks and immediately after handling the product.
Protective measures Wear suitable protective equipment.
- Thinners Basecoat ��� Physical and chemical properties
Form liquid
Colour colourless
pH not applicable
pourpoint < -80 ��C
Boiling point/range 126 ��� 139 ��C
Flash point 27 ��C; ASTM D 93; closed cup
Autoignition temperature <400 ��C
Lower explosion limit 1.2 %(V)
Upper explosion limit 7.5 %(V)
Vapour pressure 50 hPa; 20 ��C
Density 0.874 g/cm3; 20 ��C
Water solubility immiscible, insoluble
Viscosity, dynamic 0.73 mPa.s
Viscosity, kinematic no data available
Relative vapour density 4.0
- Stability and reactivity
Materials to avoid Oxidizing agents, Strong acids, Strong bases
Hazardous Carbon oxides
decomposition products
- Thinners Basecoat ��� Toxicological information
Material Safety Data Sheet Basecoat Thinners
Acute oral toxicity n-Butyl Acetate:
LD50 rat: 10,760 mg/kg; literature value
Xylenes:
LD50 rat: 4,300 mg/kg; literature value
Xylenes:
LD50 mouse: 2,119 mg/kg; literature value
Acute inhalation toxicity n-Butyl Acetate:
LC0 rat: 23.4 mg/l;
Xylene:
LC50 rat: 50,000 mg/l; literature value; 4 h
Acute dermal toxicity n-Butyl Acetate:
LD50 rabbit: 14,112 mg/kg; OECD 02
Xylene:
LD50 rabbit: > 17,000 mg/kg; literature value
- Ecological information
Ecotoxicity effects
Toxicity to fish n-Butyl Acetate:
LC50 Pimephales promelas: 18 mg/l; 96 h; OECD 203
n-Butyl Acetate:
EC50 Desmodesmus subspicatus: 647.7 mg/l; 72 h; growth rate
Xylene:
LC50 Salmo gairdneri: 13.5 mg/l; 96 h; literature value
Xylene:
Pimephales promelas: 42 mg/l; 96 h; literature value
Toxicity to daphnia and n-Butyl Acetate:
other aquatic EC50 Daphnia magna: 44 mg/l; 48 h; literature value. invertebrates
- Thinners Basecoat ��� Disposal considerations
Product Dispose of in accordance with local regulations. Contaminated packaging Store containers and offer for recycling of material when in accordance with the local regulations.
ADR UN-No.: 1307; Class: 3; Packaging group: II; F; Description of the goods: XYLENES.
(xylene)
RID UN-No.: 1307; Class: 3; Packaging group: II; F; Description of
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the goods: XYLENES.
(xylene)
ADNR UN-No.: 1307; Class: 3; Packaging group: II; F; Description of the goods: XYLENES.
(xylene)
IMDG UN-No.: 1307; Class: 3; EmS: F-E, S-D; Packaging group: II; Description of the goods: XYLENES.
(xylene)
ICAO/IATA UN-No.: 1307; Class: 3; Packaging group: II; Description of the goods: xylenes.
(xylene)
- Regulatory information
Labelling
Regulatory base 1999/45/EC
Symbol(s) F: Flammable
Xn: Harmful
R-phrase(s) R10: Flammable.
R20/21: Harmful by inhalation and in contact with skin.
R38: Irritating to skin.
R66: Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking.
R67: Vapours may cause drowsiness and dizziness.
S-phrase(s) S 3/7: Keep container tightly closed in a cool place.S 9: Keep container in a well-ventilated place.
S16: Keep away from sources of ignition ��� No smoking.
S23: Do not breathe gas/fumes/vapour/spray.
S25: Avoid contact with eyes.
S33: Take precautionary measures against static discharges.
S36/37: Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves.
S62: If swallowed, do not induce vomiting: seek medical advice
immediately and show this container or label.
DisclaimerThe information stated above is considered to be correct, but does not claim to be inclusive and shall only be used as a guideline. The information provided by this document is confirmed by our continuous updating of knowledge and adheres to the products appropriate safety precautions. It does not represent any guarantee of the product���s
properties. RLS Chemicals and its Associates shall not be held accountable for any damage���s consequent of handling the above product.
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