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: Dec. 1993  Update: Mar. 1999
 
Section I  - Product Identification
24 Hour Emergency Assistance
Emergency (Chemtrec) (800) 424-9300
Information  (Farwest) (206) 244-8844
Product Number: 958
Product Name: Neutral Base Semi-Gloss Latex

Product Class: Pigmented Vinyl Acrylic Latex
   Hazard Rating
           0             Lowest
           1                  |
           2                  |
           3                  |
           4           Extreme
This Product
   Health: 1
   Flammability: 0
   Reactivity: 0
   Personal Protection: E

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

Occupational

TLV (ACGIH)

Exposure

PEL (OSHA)
Ethylene Glycol 107-21-1 3.98% 50ppm 50ppm
Texanol (Ester Alcohol) 25265-77-4 1.91% 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: 212 F. (Water) Weight/Gallon: 9.09 lbs. Vapor Pressure: 23.8mmHg@25C
Vapor Density: Heavier than Air: XX Lighter than Air:
Evaporation Rate: Faster than Ether: Slower than Ether: XX
Percent Volatile by Volume: 67%          pH: 8-9 Solubility in Water: Infinite
VOC: 97 Grams/Liter (Less Water) Reactivity in Water: None
Appearance & Odor: Thixotropic liquid with slight odor, color of tint.

Section IV - Fire and Explosion Hazard Data

Flammability Classification: OSHA: Nonflammable Flash Point: N/A TCC
DOT Proper Shipping Name: Paint Hazard Class: Not Restricted LEL: N/A 
DOT: Nonflammable
Extinguishing Media: Foam, Dry Chemical, Water or Water Fog.
Special Firefighting Procedures: Water may be used to cool and protect exposed containers.
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards: Will not burn; closed containers may burst if exposed to extreme heat or fire.

958 (latex)