VCI-1238

MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

THE CORTEC CORPORATION

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ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA 55110

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EMERGENCY PHONE NO.: CHEMTREC (FOR SPILL, LEAK, FIRE, EXPOSURE OR ACCIDENT): 1-800-424-9300 (DAY OR NIGHT)

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SECTION I - PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION

PRODUCT NAME: VCI-1238

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: A proprietary blend of corrosion inhibitors in a solvent carrier.

SECTION II - HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS

INGREDIENT NAME(S)	WEIGHT PERCENT	OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS
			TLV OR PEL	ORAL LD-50
Mineral spirits 64742-47-8	70-90	100 ppm (ACGIH)		N.E.

Carcinogenic: OSHA = no NTP = no IARC = no

SECTION III - PHYSICAL DATA

COLOR: Clear yellow PHYSICAL FORM: Liquid

NON-VOLATILE(weight): 7-10% pH: N.E.

VAPOR DENSITY: N.E. ODOR: Petroleum

VAPOR PRESSURE: N.E. BOILING RANGE: N.E.

EVAPORATION RATE: N.E. MELTING RANGE: N.A.

DENSITY: 6.5-7.1 lb/gal (0.78-0.85 kg/l)

SECTION IV - FIRE AND EXPLOSION DATA

HMIS FLAMMABILITY RATING: 2

FLASH POINT: 154ºF (68ºC)

FLAMMABLE LIMITS: LEL: N.E. UEL: N.E.

EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Carbon dioxide or other dry chemical fire fighting agents.

UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS: None.

SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES: Firefighters should wear self-contained breathing apparatus.

SECTION V - HEALTH HAZARD DATA

EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID PROCEDURES:

Eye Contact: Flush eyes with water for at least 15 minutes. Consult a physician. Skin Contact: Wash affected area with soap and water. If irritation persists, consult a physician. Inhalation: Remove to an uncontaminated area, administer oxygen if necessary. If victim has stopped breathing begin CPR. Get medical attention. Ingestion: If conscious, give water but do not induce vomiting. Get immediate medical attention.

MEDICAL CONDITIONS PRONE TO AGGRAVATION BY

EXPOSURE: None known

PRIMARY ROUTES OF ENTRY: Inhalation, skin and eye contact.

HEALTH HAZARDS (acute and chronic) / EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE:

1. Repeated or prolonged skin contact with this material can cause moderate irritation and defatting of skin leading to possible chronic dermatitis.

2. Contact of eye tissues with liquid and/or high vapor concentrations will cause eye irritation.

3. Excessive inhalation of high vapor concentrations and/or particle mists of this product may cause nasal and respiratory irritation, dizziness, weakness, fatigue, nausea, headache and possible unconsciousness. A LD-50 value for inhalation of mineral spirit vapors is listed in literature as 3,400 ppm for 4 hours in laboratory animals.

4. Ingestion of this product will cause gastrointestinal irritation. Also, aspiration of this material into the lungs can cause chemical pneumonia.

SECTION VI - REACTIVITY DATA

STABILITY: Stable

HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Will not occur

HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS (under fire conditions): Oxides of carbon and nitrogen.

INCOMPATIBILITY: Avoid contact with strong acids, alkalis and oxidizing agents.

CONDITIONS TO AVOID: Contact with incompatible materials.

SECTION VII - SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURES

STEPS TO BE TAKEN IN CASE MATERIAL IS RELEASED OR SPILLED: Absorb on sweeping compound or other absorbent material.

WASTE DISPOSAL: Incinerate or dispose of in accordance with existing Federal, State and Local environmental regulations.

SECTION VIII - SAFE HANDLING AND USE INFORMATION

RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: A NIOSH approved respirator is recommended.

PROTECTIVE GLOVES: Chemical resistant rubber or plastic.

EYE PROTECTION: Safety goggles.

OTHER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: None

SECTION IX - SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS AND STORAGE PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN HANDLING: Avoid eye and skin contact. Avoid excessive inhalation of vapors and/or particle mists. Use in a well-ventilated environment.

PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN STORING: Keep containers tightly closed. Store below 100ºF (38ºC) and away from heat or open flame.

SECTION X - SHIPPING DATA

T.S.C.A. STATUS: Listed

UN/NA NUMBER: 1268

DOT/IATA SHIPPING NAME: Petroleum distillates, nos.

DOT/IATA HAZARD CLASS.: 3

DOT/IATA REQUIRED LABELS: Flammable liquid

TECHNICAL SHIPPING NAME: N.A.

IMDG: Not regulated

PREPARED BY: Margarita Kharshan, R&D Manager

APPROVED BY: Christophe Chandler, Lab Director

DATE PREPARED: 1/17/00 SUPERSEDES: 8/1/95

DISCLAIMER: This information is furnished without warranty, expressed or implied, except that it is accurate to the best knowledge of the Cortec Corporation. The data on this sheet relates only to the specific material designated herein. The Cortec Corporation assumes no legal responsibility for use or reliance upon this data.

N.E. = NOT ESTABLISHED N.A. = NOT APPLICABLE

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