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:  Nov. 1989     Update: December 2009
 
Section I  - Product Identification
24 Hour Emergency Assistance
Emergency (Chemtrec) (800) 424-9300
Information  (Farwest) (206) 244-8844
Specification No: A-A-1632
Cage Code: 6F266
Nat'l Stock No: 8010-00-299-0214 (1 GL)
               8010-00-160-5856 (5 GL)
Product Name: #40 VITANIC BLACK ASPHALT VARNISH

Product Class:  LINSEED/ASPHALT SOLUTION
   Hazard Rating
           0             Lowest
           1                  |
           2                  |
           3                  |
           4           Extreme
This Product
   Health: 1
   Flammability: 2
   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)
MINERAL SPIRITS 8032-32-4 59% 100ppm 100ppm
TOLUENE 108-88-3 2% 100ppm 100ppm
GLYCOL ETHER EP SOLVENT 2807-30-9 1% Not Estab. Not Estab.

"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: 300-410 F. Weight/Gallon: 7.3  lbs. Vapor Pressure: 15mmHg@20C
Vapor Density: Heavier than Air: XX Lighter than Air:
Evaporation Rate: Faster than Ether: Slower than Ether: XX
Percent Organic Volatile by Volume: 63% Solubility in Water: NIL
VOC: 525 Grams/Liter (Less Water) Reactivity in Water: NIL
Melting Point: N/A pH: N/A Viscosity: 50 Seconds #4 FORD CUP
Appearance & Odor: Jet black thin liquid with a mild petroleum odor.

Section IV - Fire and Explosion Hazard Data

Flammability Classification: OSHA: Combustible liquid Flash Point: 106 F.. TCC
Class: 3 LEL: 1.0%         UEL: N/A
DOT:  Combustible liquid 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.

16321&5  (solvent)