MSDS Poshe?? Basecoat

MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
1. CHEMICAL PRODUCT & COMPANY

Poshe?? BaseCoat
PRODUCT NAME:
MANUFACTURER??S NAME: Almell Products, LTD.
ADDRESS: 11070 Grader Street, Dallas, TX 75238
EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBER: (214) 503-6245 8AM ?? 5PM
INFORMATION PHONE NUMBER: (214) 503-6245
DATE PREPARED: October 9, 1996

2. COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

To our knowledge, this product has not been tested. The data
SUMMARY summarized below generally represent that for the individual
components(s) of the product which have the lowest threshold and
assume that the product is made up of 100% of that component.
Synergistic effects could lower the threshold for the product.
COMPONENTS Ethyl acetate, n-butyl acetate, butyl benyl phthalate, 2,4-dihydroxy
benzophenone, n-butyl alcohol, Nitrocellulose, Poly Resin Uniplex
670-P, BYK 301 Polysiloxane co-polymer, 2-butoxyethanol,
isopropanol (IPA)??see list under Chemical Ingredients below.
DOT Hazardous Material Class: Flammable Liquid

CHEMICAL INGREDIENT CAS # EXPOSURE LIMITS
(Synergistic effects may lower limits of
exposure.)
2,4 - DIHYDROXY 131-56-6 15 mg/m3 OSHA PEL, 10 mg/m3 ACGIH
BENZOPHENONE TLV (nuisance dust level)
NITROCELLULOSE 9004-70-0 Not established.
ETHYL ACETATE 000141-78-6 ACGIH TLV; 400 ppm TWA; OSHA PEL
400 ppm TWA.
BUTYL ACETATE 000123-86-4 OSHA PEL and ACGIH: 150 ppm TWA,
200 ppm STEL
BUTYL BENZYL 85-68-7 5 ppm 8 hr. 10 ppm excursion (15 min)
PHTHALATE
UNIPLEX 670-P butyl 28407-73-0 Not Available for resin ?? see above for
acetate mixture of a butyl acetate
polyester resin
N-BUTANOL 000-071-363 TLV(C) 50 ppm or 150 mg/m3 (skin)
Human inhalation TCLo 25 ppm Irritation
effects
BYK 301 Polysiloxane Not available Not available for mixture ?? see below for
copolymer which contains for product 2-butoxyethanol.
2-butoxyethanol
2-BUTOZYETHANOL 111-76-2 OSHA PEL 25 ppm, ACGIH TLV 25 ppm
ISOPROYL ALCOHOL 67-63-0 OSHA PEL 400 ppm TWA, STEL 500
ppm. ACGIH TLV 400 ppm TLA, 500
ppm STEL


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 3,4. HEALTH, HAZARD INFORMATION & FIRST AI
HEALTH FIRE REACTIVITY
HAZARD RATING
Least ?? 0, Slight ?? 1, Moderate ?? 2 3 1
2, High ?? 3, Extreme - 4


ROUTE EXPOSURE CHARACTERISTICS & FIRST AI Overexposure may cause headache, nasal and respiratory irritation,
nausea, drowsiness, vomiting, central nervous system depression
INHALATION and loss of consciousness. Dust from product may be irritating to
the respiratory system.
Aid: Move exposed person to fresh air. If breathing has stopped,
perform CPR. Get medical attention as soon as possible.
SKIN Exposure may cause drying, cracking, irritation or dermatitis. May
cause allergic reaction. Components may be absorbed through the
skin.
Aid: If clothing soaked, immediately remove clothing and wash skin
with soap and water. Launder clothing before wearing. Get medical
attention promptly.
EYES Exposure to vapor or liquid product may be irritating, and could
cause reddening, swelling, and tissue damage if not removed
immediately.
Aid: Immediately flush eyes with water for a minimum of 15
minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower lids. Get medical
attention promptly.
SWALLOWING Aspiration hazard. Small amounts of the liquid aspirated into the
OR respiratory system during ingestion, or from vomiting, may cause
INGESTION bronchopneumonia or pulmonary edema. Ingestion may result in
irritation, headache, nausea, drowsiness, fatigue, central nervous
system depression, convulsions and loss of consciousness, coma
and death.
Aid: Call 911 and/or a physician immediately. Do not induce
vomiting. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.

OVEREXPOSURE
No skin allergy due to butyl benzyl phthalate was observed in humans following
repeated exposures in controlled skin contact studies. Repeated ingestion of 2-
butoxyethanol may cause acute toxic effects, specifically damage to the red
blood cells. Absorption of 2-butoxyethanol by inhalation and/or repeated skin
contact may cause injury to liver, kidney and blood damage. 2-butoxyethanol is
considered fetotoxic and has caused toxic reproductive effects in laboratory
animals. The Chemical Manufacturers Association unexpectedly found acute
toxicity when isopropanol was administered to pregnant rabbits by gavage. One
component is listed as probably carcinogenic by NTP based upon a two year
ingestion study with the female rat. However, mice showed no increase in
tumors. Other effects in the rat are observed on repeated inhalation or ingestion
of butyl benzyl phthalate. Kidney damage and skin irritation have been cited in
the literature as possible from exposure to 2,4-dihydroxy benzophenone. Worker
hearing loss with noise exposure reportly increased with simultaneous exposure
to n-butanol at 80 ppm for a period of years. Significant exposure to n-butyl

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acetate may adversely affect people with chronic disease of the respiratory
system, skin and/or eyes. Ingestion of IPA has been reported to cause hemolytic
anemia, kidney failure, decreased blood pressure, decreased body temperature,
coma and death. Repeated skin contact with a compress soaked in IPA has been
reported to lead to coma following absorption through the skin. The coma may be
reversible.

5. FIRE AND EXPOSION DATA

Flash Point 53 deg. F for IPA closed cup, 24 deg. F for ethyl acetate Tag
C.C.
Autoignition 320 F for nitrocellulose
Temperature
Flammable Limits % Upper Lower
Volume in Air 12.7 for isopropanol @ 77 deg. 0.26 calculated for butyl
F; 10.6 for 2-butoxyethanol benzyl phthalate, 1.1 for
2-butoxyethanol
Extinguishing Media Carbon Dioxide, dry chemical, or alcohol foam. Water stream
may spread fire, use water spray only to cool containers
exposed to fire. If leak or spill has not ignited, use water
spray to disperse vapors.
Hazardous Incomplete combustion can yield carbon monoxide, various
Decomposition hydrocarbons, silicon dioxide, formaldehyde and various
Products other oxides of carbon and nitrogen. Any person breathing
fumes from burning nitrocellulose should be placed promptly
under a physician??s care.
Fire and Explosion Can form combustible mixtures with air when heated. Dry
Hazards product is also flammable.
Storage Store as OSHA Class III A combustible liquid.
Note: Product contains nitrocellulose which may facilitate combustion especially of dried
materials.

6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Spills Notify emergency response personnel. Evacuate area and remove ignition
sources. Shut off source of spill or leak if safe to do so. Ground equipment
and electrically bond transfer equipment together to eliminate sparking.
Contain spills with dikes or other appropriate measures, collect product and
place in suitable container for disposal. Pick up with inert non combustible
absorbent for disposal. Wear appropriate personnel protection ?? see section
8.

7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

Do not breath vapor or dust from sample. Avoid elevated temperatures which could lead
to pressure buildup in sample. Vapors are flammable, and in sufficient concentration and
quantity will produce explosive mixtures. A sufficient quantity of dust from dried product
could form explosive mixtures in air. Product should be handled with adequate
ventilation to maintain air borne concentrations within the safe limits ?? see section 2.
Samples are preferably stored at ambient or cool temperatures in air tight non aluminum
containers. Bond all equipment when transferring product to avoid static discharge.

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 8. PROTECTION INFORMATION

PERSONAL PROTECTION ?? SEE EXPOSURE LIMITS IN SECTION 2
RESPIRATORY Use a properly approved NIOSH/MSHA respirator unless
vapor/mist/dust levels are below PEL/TLV limits. Local exhaust
ventilation is recommended.
EYE Safety Glasses, chemical goggles or face shield as appropriate.
SKIN Protective clothing/gloves should be worn to minimize contact.
VENTILATION Maintain local or dilution ventilation to keep air concentration
below PEL/TLV limits. Loading, unloading, tank gauging, etc.
remain upwind. Request assistance of safety and industrial
hygiene personnel to determine air concentrations.

9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL DATA
Vapors are more dense than air and could travel to a rem ote site and be ignited. Flashback may occur.
Solubility in water Partial
Boiling point 172 deg F for ethyl acetate, 180 deg F for IPA
Evaporation rate (butyl acetate = 1) 2.3 for isopropanol, 4.1 for ethyl acetate
Vapor Pressure (mmHG/degF) 96 at 100??F for isopropanol, 86 mm at 68??F for
ethyl acetate
>1
Vapor Density (air=1)
Physical form Pale yellow viscous liquid with ethyl acetate odor
Specific Gravity <1

10. REACTIVITY DATA

Stability Product is considered stable, however, it contains
nitrocellulose as a minor component. Nitrocellulose in
the dry state can be easily ignited and burns rapidly with
intense heat.
Hazardous Polymerization Will not occur.
Incompatibility Do not store with strong oxidizers, strong acids, strong
bases, active metals, hydrides. Aluminum containers
should be avoided.

11. TOXICOLOGICAL DATA

LD50 (oral rat) 5.6 g/kg for ethyl acetate
LD50 (Dermal, rabbit) 220 mg/kg for 2-butoxyethanol
LC50 (4hr inhalation rat) 468 for 2-butoxyethanol
LD50 oral rat 790 mg/kg, skin rabbit LD50 4200 mg/kg for n-butanol


12, 13. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND DISPOSAL

SPILLS Notify emergency response personnel. Evacuate area and remove
ignition sources. Contain spills, collect and place in suitable
container for disposal. Pick up with inert non combustible
absorbent for disposal. Wear appropriate personnel protection.
DISPOSAL Utilize licensed waste disposal company. Disposal may be subject
to national, state, or local regulations. Product has the
characteristics of ignitability and reactivity defined in 40CFR 261
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 characteristics of ignitability and reactivity defined in 40CFR 261
Subpart C. Disposal must comply with hazardous waste
regulations.

14. TRANSPORT

Butyl Acetate: UN1123 Class 3, Packing Group III. DOT reportable quantity 5000 lb.
Ethyl Acetate: UN1173 Class 3, Packing Group III. DOT reportable quantity 5000 lb.

Disclaimer: The information and recommendations above have been compiled from
sources believed reliable. Since we cannot anticipate or control the many different
conditions under which this information or products may be used, we make no guarantee
that the recommendation will be adequate for all individuals or situations. No liability for
any damages resulting from the use, handling, or contact with this product is assumed.

NA=Not Applicable PEL=Permissible Exposure Limit
ppm=parts per million TLV=Threshold Limit Value
TWA=Time-Weighted Average




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