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: Sept. 2001
 
Section I  - Product Identification
24 Hour Emergency Assistance
Emergency (Chemtrec) (800) 424-9300
Information  (Farwest) (206) 244-8844
Product Number: 646

Product Name: Paint Stripper

Product Class: Solvent/Paraffin Blend

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

Section II - Hazardous Ingredients

Ingredient CAS Number Percent (By Weight)

Occupational

TLV (ACGIH)

Exposure

PEL (OSHA)

Mineral Spirits 8032-32-4 10% 100ppm 100ppm
Methyl Alcohol 67-56-1 10% 200ppm 200ppm
Methylene Chloride 75-09-2 79% 50ppm 500ppm
(Dichloromethane)

(NIOSH recommends

   TLV of 25ppm)

CANNOT BE MADE NON-POISONOUS.

"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: 132-387 F. Weight/Gallon: 9.90 lbs. Vapor Pressure: 355mmHg@20C
Vapor Density: Heavier than Air: XX Lighter than Air:
Evaporation Rate: Faster than Ether: Slower than Ether: XX
Percent Volatile by Volume: 99% pH: N/A    Solubility in Water: NIL
VOC: 241 Grams/Liter (Less Water) Viscosity:  N/A Reactivity in Water: NIL
Melting Point: Not Known Freezing Point: Not Known          Decomposition Temp: Not Known
Appearance & Odor: Clear liquid, alcoholic odor.

Section IV - Fire and Explosion Hazard Data

Flammability Classification: OSHA: Nonflammable Flash Point: NONE
CLASS: 6 LEL: 14%       UEL: 22%
DOT: KEEP AWAY FROM FOOD UN Number: 1593
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.

646 (methcl)