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J. B. Jewitt Co., Inc.
Homestead Finishing Products
1935 West 96th Street Unit Q
Cleveland OH 44102-2673
Telephone: (216) 631-5309

Emergency Assistance
For emergency assistance involving this product call ?? 216-631-5309

Section 1: Product Identification
Product Name: Shellac Wet
MSDS #: 7099
Date Issued: March 14, 2002
Original Update
Reason for Change:

Section 2: Hazardous Ingredients
Hazardous Ingredients CAS Number OSHA PEL ACGIH % By Weight
TLV
(Threshold limit
(Permissible
value)
exposure limit)
Polyalkyleneoxide 68938-54-5 None None <100%
modified established established
polydimethylsiloxane

Polyalkylene Oxide 27252-80-8 None None <20%
Established Established
* TWA = Time weighted average, STEL= Short Term Exposure Limit

Note: All health hazard components above 1% composition and all carcinogens above 0.1% (1000 ppm)
composition are listed.

Section 3: Hazard Identification
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW: Normal precautions common to safe manufacturing practice should be
followed in handling and storage.

Hazard Rating: NFPA HMIS Hazard Rating Scale:
Health: 0 0= Minimal
Flammability: 1 1= Slight
Reactivity: 0 2= Moderate
PPE: X 3= Serious
4= Severe

Note: NFPA and HMIS ratings involve data and interpretations that may vary from company to company.
They are intended only for rapid, general identification of the specific hazard. To deal adequately with the
safe handling of this, or any, material, all the information in the MSDS must be considered and interpreted
by a trained professional.

Potential Health Effects:
This material has not been tested as a whole. The data contained below is based on the properties of
the individual components.
This material has been tested as a whole. The data below is based on the properties of the mixture.
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Main Routes of Exposure:
Inhalation Ingestion
Skin Absorption Skin or Eye Contact

Effects of Acute (Immediate) Exposure:
Eye Contact ............................................ May produces irritation, redness and tearing.
Ingestion.................................................. No evidence of harmful effects from available information.
Inhalation................................................ Inhalation of vapor is not expected to produce harmful health
effects.
Skin Absorption....................................... No evidence of harmful health effects.
Skin Contact............................................ May cause slight irritation, especially if the skin is abraded.

Effects of Chronic (Long Term) Exposure:
Skin Contact............................................ This product has a low potential for allergic skin reactions,
however, rare cases of allergic contact dermatitis have been
reported.

Medical Conditions Aggravated by Exposure:
None known

Target Organs Affected:
Central Nervous System, respiratory system, eyes, skin

The components of this material are considered Carcinogenic by:
Not Applicable
National Toxicology Program (NTP)
The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC)
The Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA)

Section 4: First Aid Measures
Eye Contact............................................. In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with plenty of
water for at least 15 minutes. Get medical aid.
Ingestion.................................................. Potential for aspiration if swallowed. Get medical aid
immediately. Do NOT induce vomiting unless directed to do
so by medical personnel. Never give anything by mouth to an
unconscious person.
Inhalation................................................ If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial
respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get
medical aid.
Skin Contact............................................ In case of contact, flush skin with plenty of water. Remove
contaminated clothing and shoes. Get medical aid if irritation
develops and persists. Wash clothing before re-use.

None
** Note to the Physician:.......................

Section 5: Fire Fighting Measures
Flash Point Deg. C F > 93 degrees
Auto ?? Ignition Temperature................... Not determined
Upper Flammable Limit (% Vol.)............. Not determined
Lower Flammable Limit (% Vol.)............. Not determined
Extinguishing Media............................... For large fires, use dry chemical, carbon dioxide, alcohol-
resistant foam, or water spray. For small fires, use carbon
dioxide, dry chemical, dry sand, or alcohol resistant foam.
Cool containers with water until well after the fire is out.
Hazardous Combustion Products.............. Oxides of carbon and silicon and other toxic vapors

General Information:
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Firefighters should wear full protective equipment and positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus
in pressure-demand mode. Vapors may form an explosive mixture with air. Vapors are heavier than air
and may travel to a source of ignition and flash back. Vapors can spread along the ground and collect in
low areas. Use water spray to cool fire-exposed container surfaces.


Section 6: Accidental Release Measures
Spill / Leak.............................................. Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated in
Section 8. Stop flow of material. Absorb with inert material
(e.g. vermiculite, sand or earth), then place into a suitable
container. Clean up spills immediately. Provide ventilation.
Remove all sources of ignition. Use a spark-proof tool. For
large quantities, use water spray to dilute spill to a non-
flammable mixture. A vapor suppressing foam may be used to
reduce vapors. Make appropriate notifications as required.

Section 7: Handling and Storage
Handling Procedures................................ Maintain good personal hygiene. Wash hands and face
thoroughly after handling, and before eating, drinking or
using tobacco products. Remove contaminated clothing and
wash before re-use. Avoid contact with eyes, skin and
clothing. Keep containers tightly closed. Do not cut, weld,
braze, solder, drill, grind or expose empty containers to heat,
sparks or open flames. Use only with adequate ventilation.
Avoid breathing vapor or mist.

Storage Needs.......................................... Observe local regulations. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated
area away from incompatible materials. Keep containers
closed when not in use. Keep away from heat, sparks or open
flames. Keep from contact with oxidizing materials.

Section 8: Exposure Controls / Personal Protection
When selecting personal protective equipment and clothing, follow all manufacturer specifications and
recommendations that apply to your specific operations and processing conditions. Take into consideration
all working conditions and all chemicals to be handled or processed.

Eye / Type................................................ Wear chemical goggles or safety glasses with side shields.
Respiratory /Type..................................... A half-face or full-face respirator with organic vapor cartridge
is recommended where exposures exceed TLV.
Gloves / Type........................................... Wear chemical resistant gloves such as butyl rubber or nitrile.
Clothing / Type........................................ Wear long sleeved garment such as a lab coat to prevent skin
exposure.
Other / Type............................................ Facilities using or storing this product should be equipped
with an eyewash facility and safety shower.
Ventilation Requirements........................ General mechanical exhaust or local exhaust is required to
keep exposures below TLV.

Section 9: Physical and Chemical Properties
Appearance/Odor..................................... Clear, translucent liquid with mild odor
Specific Gravity....................................... 1.0300 at 25?? C
Vapor Pressure (mm Hg)......................... < 1.33hPa at 20??
Vapor Density ????????............................. Heavier than air
Evaporation Rate..................................... <1
Boiling Point (deg. C F )................. > 150?? at STP
Solubility in Water (%W/W).................... Appreciable (>10%)
Freezing Point (deg. C F ).............. Not determined
Melting Point (deg. C F ).............. 3?? at STP
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Section 10: Stability and Reactivity
Hazardous Polymerization....................... Will not occur
Stability................................................... Stable
Incompatibility......................................... Strong oxidizers, aluminum (at high temperatures), strong
acids and bases, amines, ammonia, chlorine, isocyanates,
ethylene oxide
Conditions to Avoid............................... Ignition sources, excess heat
Hazardous Products of Decomposition.... Oxides of carbon and silicon and other toxic vapors

Section 11: Toxicology Information
Swallowing???????????????????? LD50 Rats >5,000 mg/kg Considered low order of toxicity
Skin absorption????????????????? LD50 Rabbit >2,000 mg/kg Low order of toxicity
Skin Contact??????????????. Minor irritation
Eye Contact????????????????????????????? Slight irritation
Sensitizing Capability of Material............ Low
Carcinogenicity of Material...................... Not applicable
Teratogenicity ......................................... Not applicable
Mutagenicity............................................ Not applicable
Reproductive Effects................................ Not applicable
Synergistic Materials............................... Not applicable

Section 12: Ecology Information
Environmental......................................... Water-soluble.
Biodegradability...................................... This material has the potential to readily biodegrade.

Section 13: Disposal Considerations
Waste Disposal ....................................... Incinerate in a furnace where permitted under appropriate
Federal, State and local regulations. Waste generators must
consult federal, state and local hazardous waste regulations to
ensure complete and accurate classification.

Section 14: Transport Information
U. N. # .................................................... Not applicable
D.O.T. Classification .............................. Not regulated

Section 15: Regulatory Information
Components of this product are listed on the TSCA
TSCA
Inventory or are exempt.

This product is considered, under applicable definitions,
SARA TITLE III
to meet the following categories:
Section 311/312:
None

Section 313: This product contains a toxic chemical(s) for
routine annual toxic chemical release reporting under
Section 313 (40 CFR 372). This information must be
included in all MSDS??s copied or distributed for this
material:
None

This product contains chemicals known to the state of
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65
California to cause cancer:
None

This product contains chemicals known to the state of
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California to cause reproductive toxicity:
None


California:
STATE RIGHT-TO-KNOW
None
LISTING

Florida:
None


Massachusetts:
None

New Jersey:
Polyalkyleneoxide modified polydimethylsiloxane (CAS#
68938-54-5
Polyalkylene oxide (CAS# 27252-80-8

Pennsylvania:
None

Domestic Substances List:
CANADA
The ingredients of this product arte on the Domestic
Substances List



Section 16: Other Information
The information and recommendations contained herein are based upon data believed to be correct.
However, no guarantee or warranty of any kind, expressed or implied, is made with respect to the
information contained herein. This information is based on the material as manufactured; it may not
be valid for this material if used in combination with any other materials or in any process. J.B.
Jewitt Co., Inc. /Homestead Finishing Products shall not be held liable for any damage resulting
from handling or from contact with the product(s).


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