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: July 1990  Update: Apr. 1999
 
Section I  - Product Identification
24 Hour Emergency Assistance
Emergency (Chemtrec) (800) 424-9300
Information  (Farwest) (206) 244-8844
Product Number: TT-P-1046A (A-9-73)

Product Name: Zinc Dust Primer

Product Class: Organic-Inorganic Zinc Rich Primer
   Hazard Rating
           0             Lowest
           1                  |
           2                  |
           3                  |
           4           Extreme
This Product
   Health: 2
   Flammability: 2
   Reactivity: 1
   Personal Protection: H
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)
Toluol 108-88-3 17-19% 100ppm 200ppm
Zinc Dust 7440-66-6 70-71% 10mg/m3 10mg/m3

Regular Commercial Grade Zinc Dust may Typically Contain:

ZnO (2.0%) -TLV-5.0 for freshly formed fumes.
Pb (.08%) -TLV-0.2
Cd (.04%) -TLV-0.2 for durst.

"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: 230-232 F. Weight/Gallon: 21.8 lbs. Vapor Pressure: 2.6mmHg@20C
Vapor Density: Heavier than Air: XX Lighter than Air:
Evaporation Rate: Faster than Ether: Slower than Ether: XX
Percent Organic Volatile by Volume: 58% Solubility in Water: NIL
VOC: 486 Grams/Liter (Less Water) Reactivity in Water: NIL
Appearance & Odor: Gray liquid.

Section IV - Fire and Explosion Hazard Data

Flammability Classification: OSHA: Flammable Liquid Flash Point: 50 F. TCC
Class: 3 LEL: 1.0%        UEL:  7.0%
DOT: Flammable 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.

TTP1046A (A-9-73) (solvent)