MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
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From: C A R K E M P R O D U C T S, I N C.
4275 St. Johns Parkway
Sanford, FL 32771
(800) 423-3168
Emergency phone #: (800) 424-9300 CHEMTREC
To comply with OSHA form #174
SECTION 1 – IDENTIFICATION OF PRODUCT
Product Name:
Product Code:
Synonym or Cross Reference:
NYLON SPOTTER
NS
XYLENE
SECTION II – HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS
Ingredients:
Xylene
CAS No.
1330-20-7
TLV
WGT %
SECTION III – PHYSICAL DATA
Appearance:
Odor:
Specific Gravity
Vapor Pressure (mmHg):
Boiling Point:
Melting Point:
Clear Liquid
Aromatic Odor
0.86
21 @ 100 F
281 F
N/A
Vapor Density;
3.7 (Air = 1)
Evaporation Rate:
0.6 (Ethyl Ether =1)
Solubility In Water:Negligible
PH:
N/A
SECTION IV – FIRE AND EXPLOSION DATA
Flash Point:
Lower Flammable Limit %:
Upper Flammable Limit %:
Fire Extinguishing Media:
Special Fire Fighting Procedures:
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazard:
79 F (TCC)
1
7
Carbon Dioxide, Dry Chemical, Foam.
Wear appropriate protective equipment as conditions warrant. Cool fire exposed or fire threatened
containers.
Vapors are heavier than air and may flashback
SECTION V – HEALTH HAZARD / TOXICOLOGICAL PROPERTIES
Acute Effects
Eyes:
Skin:
Contact with eyes can cause irritation, redness, tearing, blurred vision, and/or swelling .
Contact with skin can cause irritation, (minor itching, burning and/or redness), dermatitis, defatting may be readily absorbed
through the skin.
Inhalation:
Inhalation of vapors can cause nasal and respiratory irritation, dizziness, weakness, fatigue, nausea, headache, possible
unconsciousness and/or asphyxiation. Aspiration of material into lungs may result in chemical pneumonitis, which can be fatal.
May be toxic.
Ingestion:Ingestion can cause gastrointestinal irritation, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea.
Chronic Effects: Unknown
Carcinogenic:
Yes _
No _X
Teratogen:
Yes _
No _X
Mutagen:
Yes _
No _X
Primary Routes of Exposure: Inhalation, Skin, Ingestion.
F I R ST AID
Inhalation:
Skin:
Eyes:
Ingestion:
If inhaled, remove victim from exposure to well ventilated area. Make him/her comfortably warm, but not hot. Use oxygen or
artificial respiration as required. Consult a physician.
Flush with water immediately and then wash off with soap. Remove contaminated clothing.
For eye contact, flush promptly with excess water for at least fifteen minutes. Consult a physician .
If ingested, do not induce vomiting. Call a physician immediately.
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
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From: C A R K E M P R O D U C T S, I N C.
4275 St. Johns Parkway
Sanford, FL 32771
(800) 423-3168
Emergency phone #: (800) 424-9300 CHEMTREC
Product Name:
NS- NYLON SPOTTER
SECTION VI – REACTIVITY DATA
Stability:
Conditions To Avoid:
Incompatibility Materials To Avoid:
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Hazardous Polymerization:
Stable
Keep away from heat sources, sparks and open flame.
Strong oxidizers
Carbon monoxide
Will not occur.
SECTION VII – SPILL AND DISPOSAL PROCEDURE
Spills, Leak or Release:
Waste Disposal:
Wipe up carefully FLAMMABLE
Dispose of in accordance with Local, State, and Federal Regulations.
SECTION VIII – PROTECTION INFORMATION
Respiratory Protection:
Ventilation:
Protection Gloves:
Eye Protection:
Other Protective Equip.
Eyewash
Approved organic cartridge respirator should be available, with self contained breathing apparatus.
Explosion – proof equipment, normal local exhaust.
To prevent prolonged exposure, use rubber gloves. Impervious type.
Safety glasses or goggles with splash guard or side shields.
Wear protective clothing as required to prevent skin contact.
Station should be available.
SECTION IX – HANDLING AND STORAGE PRECAUTIONS
Storage and Handling:
Store in well ventilated area, and avoid open fire or flame. Avoid breathing vapors. Keep away from children.
SECTION X – ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Shipping Information: Please comply with DOT regulations in USA
Hazard Rating:
0
= Insignificant
Health
2
1
= Slight
Fire
4
2
= Moderate
Reactivity
0
3
= High
Personal Protection – see section VIII
4
= Extreme
Product Code: NS
Prepared on:
08/2003
This information in the Material Safety Data Sheet has been compiled from our experience and date presented in various technical publications.
It is the user’s responsibility to determine the suitability of this information for the adoption of the safety precautions s may be necessary.
We reserve the right to revise Material Safety Data Sheets from time to time as new technical information becomes available. The user has the
responsibility to contact the company to make sure that the sheet is the latest issue.