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Naptha

A primary ingredient of lighter fluid (Ronsinol) or charcoal starter (Kingsford).

Section 1 - General Information

Company's Name: CALUMET LUBRICANTS COMPANY Company's Street: 2780 WATERFRONT PARKWAY EAST, SUITE 200 Company's City: INDIANAPOLIS Company's State: IN Company's Zip Code: 46214 Emergency Telephone Number: 318-832-4236, 800-424-9300 (CHEMTREC) Telephone Number for Information: 318-949-2421 Date MSDS Prepared: 19MAR98

Section II - Ingredients/Identity Information

Hazardous Components: LIGHT HYDROTREATED DISTILLATE (NAPHTHA) OSHA PEL: NOT ESTABLISHED ACGIH TLV: NOT ESTABLISHED Other Limits Recommended: NOT RECOMMENDED

Section III - Physical/Chemical Characteristics

Boiling Point: >100F, >38C Vapor Pressure (MM Hg/70 F): 518 (68F) Vapor Density (Air=1): 3 Specific Gravity (H2O = 1): 0.69 Melting Point: NOT APPLICABLE Evaporation Rate And Reference: NOT AVAILABLE Solubility In Water: NEGLIGIBLE Appearance And Odor: CLEAR LIQUID, ODOR OF PETROLEUM NAPHTHA.

Section IV - Fire and Explosion Hazard Data

Flash Point (Method Used): <0F, <-18C (TCC) Flammable Limits - Lower Explosive Limit: NOT AVAILABLE - Upper Explosive Limit: NOT AVAILABLE Extinguishing Media: DRY CHEMICAL, CARBON DIOXIDE, AND FOAM. Special Fire Fighting Procedures: CAUTION: WATER STREAM MAY SPREAD FIRE. Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards: CAN FORM FLAMMABLE MIXTURES WITH AIR AND FLASH AT ROOM TEMPERATURE. EXPLOSION HAZARD IN FIRE SITUATION. VAPOR IS HEAVIER THAN AIR AND MAY TRAVEL CONSIDERABLE DISTANCE TO A SOURCE OF IGNITION AND FLASH BACK.

Section V - Reactivity Data

Stability: STABLE Conditions to Avoid: SOURCES OF IGNITION Incompatibility (Materials to Avoid): STRONG OXIDIZERS Hazardous Decomposition or Byproducts: INCOMPLETE COMBUSTION MAY PRODUCE FUMES, SMOKE, CARBON MONOXIDE AND OTHER ASPHYXIANTS. Hazardous Polymerization: WILL NOT OCCUR Conditions to Avoid (Polymerization): NOT APPLICABLE

Section VI - Health Hazard Data

Route(s) of Entry: INHALATION, SKIN, INGESTION Health Hazards (Acute and Chronic): INHALATION: ACUTE IRRITATION, HEADACHE, NASAL AND RESPIRATORY IRRITATION, NAUSEA, DROWSINESS, BREATHLESSNESS, FATIGUE, CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM DEPRESSION, CONVULSIONS AND LOSS OF CONSCIOUSNESS. SKIN: TESTS ON SIMILAR MATERIALS INDICATE ACUTE IRRITATION UPON SHORT-TERM EXPOSURE AND CHRONIC DERMATITIS ON PROLONGED CONTACT. INGESTION: HEADACHE, NAUSEA, DROWSINESS, FATIGUE, PNEUMONITIS, PULMONARY EDEMA, CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM DEPRESSION, CONVULSIONS AND LOSS OF CONSCIOUSNESS. Carcinogenicity - NTP: NO - IARC Monographs: NO - OSHA Regulated: NO Signs and Symptoms of Exposure: ACUTE IRRITATION, HEADACHE, NASAL AND RESPIRATORY IRRITATION, NAUSEA, DROWSINESS, BREATHLESSNESS, FATIGUE, CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM DEPRESSION, CONVULSIONS AND LOSS OF CONSCIOUSNESS. Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure: PERSONNEL WITH PRE-EXISTING SKIN DISORDERS SHOULD AVOID CONTACT WITH THIS PRODUCT. Emergency/First Aid Procedures: INHALATION: REMOVE PATIENT TO FRESH AIR AND CONSULT A PHYSICIAN. IF BREATHING IS DIFFICULT, GIVE OXYGEN. IF NOT BREATHING GIVE ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION. SKIN: WASH SKIN THOROUGHLY WITH SOAP AND WATER. IMMEDIATELY REMOVE CONTAIMINATED CLOTHING AND LAUNDER BEFORE REUSE. IF IRRITATION OR RASH DEVELOPS, OBTAIN MEDICAL ASSISTANCE. INGESTION: CALL A PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY. DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING EXCEPT AT THE INSTRUCTION OF A PHYSICIAN.

Section VII - Precautions for Safe Handling and Use

Steps to Be Taken in Case Material Released or Spilled: NOTIFY EMERGENCY RESPONSE PERSONNEL. EVACUATE AREA AND REMOVE IGNITION SOURCES. BUILD DIKE TO CONTAIN FLOW. REMOVE FREE LIQUID. SHUT OFF IGNITION SOURCE. CONTAIN SPILL AND KEEP FROM ENTERING WATERWAYS OR SEWERS. USE PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT. Waste Disposal Method: ABSORB ON INERT MATERIAL. SHOVEL, SWEEP OR VACUUM SPILL AND PLACE IN CLOSED CONTAINER FOR DISPOSAL. Precautions to be Taken in Handling and Storing: KEEP AWAY FROM FLAMES, SPARKS OR HOT SURFACES. NEVER USE A TORCH TO CUT OR WELD ON OR NEAR CONTAINER. EMPTY CONTAINERS CAN CONTAIN EXPLOSIVE VAPORS. WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING. Other Precautions: DO NOT STORE WITH STRONG OXIDIZERS.

Section VII - Control Measures

Respiratory Protection (Specify Type): SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS Ventilation: MAINTAIN LOCAL OR DILUTION VENTILATION TO KEEP AIR CONCENTRATION BELOW 50 PPM HEXANE/400 PPM NAPHTHA. Protective Gloves: NEOPRENE, NITRILE, OR VITON GLOVES SHOULD BE USED. Eye Protection: SAFETY GLASSES, SPLASH GOGGLES, OR FACE SHIELD Other Protective Clothing or Equipment: IF THERE IS A LIKELYHOOD OF SPLASHING, OIL RESISTANT CLOTHING SHOULD BE WORN. Work Hygienic Practices: WASH HANDS WITH SOAP AND WATER BEFORE EATING, DRINKING, SMOKING OR USE OF TOILET FACILITIES. TAKE A SHOWER AFTER WORK IF GENERAL CONTACT OCCURS. REMOVE OIL-SOAKED CLOTHING AND LAUNDER BEFORE REUSE. LAUNDER OR DISCARD CONTAMINATED SHOES AND LEATHER GLOVES.
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