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: Oct. 1990 Update: July 1999
 
Section I  - Product Identification
24 Hour Emergency Assistance
Emergency (Chemtrec) (800) 424-9300
Information  (Farwest) (206) 244-8844
Product Number: 620

Product Name: Skythane Reducer

Product Class: Solvent Blend
   Hazard Rating
           0             Lowest
           1                  |
           2                  |
           3                  |
           4           Extreme
This Product
   Health: 2
   Flammability: 4
   Reactivity: 0
   Personal Protection: G
Hazardous Material: Yes:  XX   No:

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

Occupational

TLV (ACGIH)

Exposure

PEL (OSHA)
Xylene 1330-20-7 34.1% 100ppm 100ppm
n-Butyl Acetate 123-86-4 34.3% 150ppm 150ppm
Methyl Ethyl Ketone 78-93-3 31.5% 200ppm 200ppm

"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: 176-290 F. Weight/Gallon: 7.08 lbs. Vapor Pressure: 70mmHg@20C
Vapor Density: Heavier than Air: XX Lighter than Air:
Evaporation Rate: Faster than Ether: Slower than Ether: XX
Percent Volatile by Volume: 100% pH: N/A  Solubility in Water: No
VOC: 850 Grams/Liter (Less Water) Viscosity: N/A Reactivity in Water: NIL
Melting Point: N/A Freezing Point: N/A Decomposition Temp: N/A
Appearance & Odor: Colorless liquid, pleasant odor.

Section IV - Fire and Explosion Hazard Data

Flammability Classification: OSHA: Flammable Flash Point: 16 F. TCC
Class: 3 LEL: 1.5%  UEL: 7.6%
DOT: Flammable UN Number: 1193
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.

620 (solvent)