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: April 1992 Update: Current
 
Section I  - Product Identification
24 Hour Emergency Assistance
Emergency (Chemtrec) (800) 424-9300
Information  (Farwest) (206) 244-8844
Product Name: VM&P Naptha Thinner
Product Class: Aliphatic Hydrocarbon Solvent
   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:
EPA Registration Number (if Applicable): N/A

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

Occupational

TLV (ACGIH)

Exposure

PEL (OSHA)
Aliphatic Petroleum Distillates 64742-89-8 100% 300ppm 500ppm

"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: 185-201 C. Weight/Gallon: 6.06 lbs. Vapor Pressure: 1.0mmHg@25C
Vapor Density: 5.3 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: NIL
VOC: 726 Grams/Liter (Less Water) Viscosity: N/A Reactivity in Water: NIL
Melting Point: N/A Freezing Point: UNKNOWN Decomposition Temp: UNKNOWN
Appearance & Odor: Colorless liquid.

Section IV - Fire and Explosion Hazard Data

Flammability Classification: OSHA: Flammable Flash Point: 26 F. TCC
Class: 3 LEL: 1.0%  UEL: 7.0%
DOT: Flammable UN Number: 1268
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.

NAPTHA (solvent)