Farwest Paint Manufacturing Co.
4522 South 133rd Street
Tukwila, Washington, 98168
http://www.farwestpaint.com
Sections I-IV (This Page) / Sections V-X (Click Here)
Material Safety Data Sheet
For Coatings and Related Materials
Prep: Jan. 1993  Update: Mar. 2001
 
Section I  - Product Identification
24 Hour Emergency Assistance
Emergency (Chemtrec) (800) 424-9300
Information  (Farwest) (206) 244-8844
Product Number: 253 / 253SC

Product Name: Mandarin Red Quick Dry Enamel / Red Safety Coding Enamel

Product Class: Pigmented, Alkyd Resin Solution
   Hazard Rating
           0             Lowest
           1                  |
           2                  |
           3                  |
           4           Extreme
This Product
   Health:1
   Flammability: 2
   Reactivity: 0
   Personal Protection: G
Hazardous Material: Yes:        No: XX
EPA Registration Number  (if applicable): N/A

Section II - Hazardous Ingredients
Ingredient CAS Number Percent (By Weight)

Occupational

TLV (ACGIH)

Exposure

PEL (OSHA)
Mineral Spirits 8052-41-3 47%% 100ppm 100ppm

"Pursuant to Title III of the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 (SARA) and 40 CFR Part 372, this product contains or may contain a toxic chemical in a quantity subject to the reporting requirements under Section 313"

Section III - Physical Data
Boiling Range: 307-389 F. Weight/Gallon: 7.88 lbs. Vapor Pressure: 7.0mmHg@20C
Vapor Density: Heavier than Air: XX Lighter than Air:
Evaporation Rate: Faster than Ether: Slower than Ether: XX
Percent Organic Volatile by Volume: 57% Solubility in Water: NIL
VOC: 435 Grams/Liter (Less Water) Reactivity in Water: NIL
Melting Point: N/A pH: N/A                Viscosity:  70KU
Freezing Point: N/A Decomposition Temp: N/A
Appearance & Odor: Red liquid with mild, sweet aromatic odor.

Section IV - Fire and Explosion Hazard Data

Flammability Classification: OSHA: Combustible Flash Point: 107  F. TCC
Class: 3 LEL: 0.7%        UEL: 6.1
DOT: Combustible UN Number: 1263
Extinguishing Media: Foam, CO2, Dry Chemical, or Water Fog.
Use the above or any Class B extinguishing agent. Water may be unsuitable as an extinguishing medium, but helpful in keeping adjacent containers cool.
Special Firefighting Procedures: Firefighters and others exposed to vapors or products of combustion should wear self-contained breathing apparatus. Evacuate area of unprotected personnel. Wear protective clothing.
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards: Vapors may form an explosive mixture in air and may be ignited by sparks, pilot lights, etc. Closed containers may rupture when exposed to extreme heat.

253 / 253SC  (solvent)