Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)

SECTION 1 - PRODUCT INFORMATION

Product Identifier: QUICK CLEAN
Product Use: Paint Stripper
Emergency Phone:
(613) 123-4567
Supplier’s Name:
Acme Paint Company
Address:
123 Memory Lane, Ottawa, ON T6A 3Y5

SECTION 2 - HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS

Hazardous Ingredient % CAS Number LD 50 of Ingredient LC 50 of Ingredient
(specify route, species) (specify route, species)
METHYLENE CHLORIDE 39 67-56-1 5628 MG/KG (oral, rat) 83200 PPM (vapour, rat)
SECTION 3 - PHYSICAL DATA
Physical State: Liquid Vapour Density (air=1): N/A Coating VOC (gm/l):491
Specific Gravity: 1.22 Odour Threshold (ppm): N/A Vapour Pressure (mmHg): N/A

Coefficient of water/oil distribution: N/A

SECTION 4 - FIRE AND EXPLOSION DATA

Flammability: Yes If Yes, under which conditions: Flammable Liquid Means of Extinction: Alcohol Foam, Carbon Dioxide, Dry Chemical Powder, Polymer Foam Flashpoint and Method: 11°C, closed cup Upper Flammable Lt (% by volume): N/A Lower Flammable Lt (% by volume): N/A Autoignition Temperature: N/A Explosion Data - Sensitivity to impact: No Explosion Data - Sensitivity to Static Discharges: No Hazardous Combustion Pdts: carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, formaldehyde

SECTION 5 - REACTIVITY DATA

Chemical Stability: Yes, Stable If yes,under which conditions: Incompatibility with other substances: yes If yes,which ones: Strong Acids & Strong Oxidizing Agents Reactivity & under which conditions: heat, ignition sources Hazardous Decomposition Products: N/A

SECTION 6 - TOXICOLOGICAL PROPERTIES

Routes of Entry: Skin Contact: Yes Absorption: Yes Inhalation: Yes Ingestion: Yes
Effects to acute exposure to product: Methylene Chloride has been known to cause central nervous system damage, depression, blurred vision, blindness and cancer.
Effects to chronic exposure to product: Methylene Chloride has been known to cause liver damage.
Exposure Limits (value, units, by): Methylene Chloride: 200 ppm ACGIH
Irritancy (if yes, explain): N/A Carcinogenicity: Yes, Methylene Chloride causes cancer in laboratory rats.
Reproductive Toxicity (if yes, explain): N/A
Mutagenicity (if yes, explain): N/A Synergistic Products (if yes, explain): N/A

SECTION 7 - PREVENTATIVE MEASURES

Personal Protective Equipment: Gloves: Yes Respirator: Yes Footwear: No Eye:Yes Clothing: No Other:No If checked, specify type: Gloves: Butyl Rubber. Respirator: Niosh Approved Eye: Splash Resistant Engineering controls (specify such as ventilation, enclosed process): Ventilation to keep exposure below the TLV’s of the hazardous ingredients. Leak & spill procedure: Wear adequate protective equipment and eliminate all ignition sources. Contain spill with absorbent material and place in a suitable covered and labeled container for disposal. Waste disposal: Check with Federal, Provincial and local government regulations and requirements for disposal. Handling procedures equipment: Use in well ventilated area. Do not use with incompatible substances and keep away from heat and all ignition sources. Use grounded and non-sparking equipment only. Storage requirements: N/A Special shipping information: TDG Shipping Name: Methylene Chloride, Class 2.1, UN1912 Packing Group: N/A

SECTION 8 - FIRST AID MEASURES

Inhalation: Remove to fresh air. Get medical help if there is any breathing difficulty.
Ingestion: If swallowed, induce vomiting. If conscious & alert, give 2 glasses of water. Seek medical attention immediately.
Skin contact: Remove contaminated clothing (incl. shoes) and wash before reuse. Flush with large amounts of soap and water. If irritation persists, seek medical attention.
Eye Contact: Flush eyes with large amounts of lukewarm water for 20 minutes, while holding eyelids open or until irritation subsides. If irritation persists, get medical attention.

SECTION 9 - PREPARATION INFORMATION

Prepared by: Acme Paint Technical
Phone:
(613) 123-4567
Preparation Date:
Aug 19, 2004