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STODDARD SOLVENT

ICSC: 0361

White spirit
ICSC # 0361 		CAS # 8052-41-3
RTECS # WJ8925000
UN # 1268
EC # 649-345-00-4
April 22, 2004 Validated

TYPES OF HAZARD/ EXPOSURE

ACUTE HAZARDS/ SYMPTOMS

PREVENTION

FIRST AID/
FIRE FIGHTING

FIRE Flammable.
NO open flames, NO sparks, and NO smoking.
Powder, AFFF, foam, carbon dioxide.
EXPLOSION Above 21°C explosive vapour/air mixtures may be formed.
Above 21°C use a closed system, ventilation, and explosion-proof electrical equipment.
In case of fire: keep drums, etc., cool by spraying with water.
EXPOSURE


•INHALATION Cough. Sore throat. Headache. Nausea. Fatigue. Dizziness. Confusion. Unconsciousness.
Ventilation, local exhaust, or breathing protection.
Fresh air, rest. Artificial respiration if indicated. Refer for medical attention.
•SKIN Dry skin. Redness.
Protective gloves. Protective clothing.
Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.
•EYES Redness. Pain.
Safety spectacles.
First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
•INGESTION Nausea. Vomiting. Abdominal pain. Diarrhoea. (Further see Inhalation).
Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work. Wash hands before eating.
Do NOT induce vomiting. Refer for medical attention.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL

STORAGE

PACKAGING & LABELLING

Remove all ignition sources. Collect leaking and spilled liquid in sealable containers as far as possible. Absorb remaining liquid in sand or inert absorbent and remove to safe place. Personal protection: filter respirator for organic gases and vapours.
Fireproof. Separated from strong oxidants.

Note: H and P
T symbol
R: 45-65
S: 53-45
UN Hazard Class: 3
UN Packing Group: III
ICSC: 0361 Prepared in the context of cooperation between the International Programme on Chemical Safety & the Commission of the European Communities (C) IPCS CEC 1994. No modifications to the International version have been made except to add the OSHA PELs, NIOSH RELs and NIOSH IDLH values.

STODDARD SOLVENT

ICSC: 0361

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PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE:
COLOURLESS LIQUID , WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR.

PHYSICAL DANGERS:


CHEMICAL DANGERS:
Reacts with strong oxidants, causing fire and explosion hazard. Attacks some forms of plastics, rubber, and coatings.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS:
TLV: 100 ppm as TWA; (ACGIH 2004).
OSHA PEL†: TWA 500 ppm (2900 mg/m3)
NIOSH REL: TWA 350 mg/m3 C 1800 mg/m3 15-minute
NIOSH IDLH: 20,000 mg/m3 See: 8052413


ROUTES OF EXPOSURE:
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its vapour, through the skin and by ingestion.

INHALATION RISK:
A harmful contamination of the air will be reached rather slowly on evaporation of this substance at 20°C.

EFFECTS OF SHORT-TERM EXPOSURE:
The substance is irritating to the eyes and the skin . Inhalation of vapours of this substance may cause irritation of the eyes and upper respiratory tract. Swallowing the liquid may cause aspiration into the lungs with the risk of chemical pneumonitis. The substance may cause effects on the central nervous system . Exposure to high concentration of vapours may result in unconsciousness.

EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE:
The liquid defats the skin. The substance may have effects on the central nervous system .

PHYSICAL
PROPERTIES

Boiling point: 130-230°C
Relative density (water = 1): 0.765-0795
Solubility in water:
none
Vapour pressure, kPa at 20°C: 0.1-1.4
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 4.5-5
Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20°C (air = 1): 1.01
Flash point: 21°C (see Notes)
Auto-ignition temperature: 230-240°C
Explosive limits, vol% in air: 0.6-8.0
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 3.16-7.06

ENVIRONMENTAL
DATA


N O T E S

This is a mixture of saturated aliphatic and alicyclic hydrocarbons (C7-C12) and aromatic hydrocarbons (C7-C12). May contain benzene (see ICSC 0015) but modern Stoddard solvents usually contain little or no benzene. The symptoms of chemical pneumonitis often do not become manifest until a few hours have passed and they are aggravated by physical effort. Rest and medical observation is therefore essential. Auto-ignition temperature may be reduced to approx. 180°C in the presence of a high-surface-area material. Flash points may vary from 21 to 60 °C depending on the composition.
Transport Emergency Card: TEC (R)-30S1268

NFPA Code: H 1; F 4; R 0;

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION



ICSC: 0361 STODDARD SOLVENT
(C) IPCS, CEC, 1994
IMPORTANT LEGAL NOTICE: Neither NIOSH, the CEC or the IPCS nor any person acting on behalf of NIOSH, the CEC or the IPCS is responsible for the use which might be made of this information. This card contains the collective views of the IPCS Peer Review Committee and may not reflect in all cases all the detailed requirements included in national legislation on the subject. The user should verify compliance of the cards with the relevant legislation in the country of use. The only modifications made to produce the U.S. version is inclusion of the OSHA PELs, NIOSH RELs and NIOSH IDLH values.
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