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SAFETY DATA SHEET

POLYGARD NITRO-CELLULOSE THINNERS
1 IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION AND OF THE COMPANY/UNDERTAKING

PRODUCT NAME POLYGARD NITRO-CELLULOSE THINNERS

PRODUCT NO. MIS42300
MIS42305
SUPPLIER ABRO INDUSTRIES, INC.
ABRO INDUSTRIES, INC.
3580 Blackthorn Court
South Bend, IN 46628 U.S.A.

T: +1-574-232-8289
T: +1-703-527-3887

2 HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

Highly flammable
Harmful by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed.
Harmful: may cause lung damage if swallowed.
Irritating to eyes and skin.
Harmful: possible risk of irreversible effects through inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed.
Possible risk of harm to the unborn child.
Harmful: danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure through inhalation.
Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.
CLASSIFICATION (1999/45) Xn;R20/21/22, R68/20/21/22, R48/20, R65. Repr. Cat. 3;R63. Xi;R36/38. F;R11. N;R51/53.
ENVIRONMENT
The product contains a substance which is toxic to aquatic organisms and which may cause long term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.
PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL HAZARDS
The product is highly flammable, and explosive vapours/air mixtures may be formed even at normal room temperatures.
HUMAN HEALTH
In high concentrations, vapours and spray mists are narcotic and may cause headache, fatigue, dizziness and nausea.
Irritating to eyes.
Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking.

3 COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

Name EC No. CAS-No. Content % Classification (67/548/EEC)

2-AMINOETHANOL 205-483-3 141-43-5 < 1% C;R34 Xn;R20/21/22
ACETONE 200-662-2 67-64-1 5-10% F;R11 Xi;R36 R66 R67
BUTANOL-norm 200-751-6 71-36-3 1-5% R10 Xn;R22 Xi;R37/38,R41 R67
BUTANONE 201-159-0 78-93-3 1-5% F;R11 Xi;R36 R66 R67
BUTYL ACETATE -norm 204-658-1 123-86-4 1-5% R10 R66 R67
ETHANOL 200-578-6 64-17-5 1-5% F;R11
ETHYL ACETATE 205-500-4 141-78-6 10-30% F;R11 Xi;R36 R66 R67
HEPTANE 205-563-8 142-82-5 1-5% F;R11 Xn;R65 Xi;R38 R67 N;R50/53
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HEXANE-norm 203-777-6 110-54-3 1-5% F;R11 Repr. Cat. 3;R62 Xn;R48/20,R65 Xi;R38
R67 N;R51/53
ISOBUTYL METHYL KETONE 203-550-1 108-10-1 1-5% F;R11 Xn;R20 Xi;R36/37 R66
ISODODECANE 297-629-8 93685-81-5 1-5% Xn;R65. R10.
ISOPROPYL ACETATE 203-561-1 108-21-4 1-5% F;R11 Xi;R36 R66 R67
METHANOL 200-659-6 67-56-1 1-5% F;R11 T;R23/24/25,R39/23/24/25
METHYL ACETATE 201-185-2 79-20-9 5-10% F;R11 Xi;R36 R66 R67
PROPAN-2-OL 200-661-7 67-63-0 1-5% F;R11 Xi;R36 R67
TOLUENE 203-625-9 108-88-3 30-60% F;R11 Repr.Cat.3;R63 Xn;R48/20,R65 Xi;R38
R67
XYLENE 215-535-7 1330-20-7 1-5% R10 Xn;R20/21 Xi;R38

The Full Text for all R-Phrases is Displayed in Section 16

COMPOSITION COMMENTS
The data shown are in accordance with the latest EC Directives.

4 FIRST-AID MEASURES

GENERAL INFORMATION
Remove victim immediately from source of exposure.
NOTE! Keep affected person away from heat, sparks and flames!
General first aid, rest, warmth and fresh air.
Do not give victim anything to drink if they are unconscious.
Get medical attention if any discomfort continues.
INHALATION
Move injured person into fresh air and keep person calm under observation. If uncomfortable: Seek hospital and bring these instructions.
Place unconscious person on the side in the recovery position and ensure breathing can take place.
Get medical attention.
When breathing is difficult, properly trained personnel may assist affected person by administering oxygen.
Perform artificial respiration if breathing has stopped.
Vapours have a narcotic effect and may cause headache, fatigue, dizziness and nausea.
INGESTION
DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING!
Immediately rinse mouth and drink plenty of water. Keep person under observation. If person becomes uncomfortable take to hospital along with these
instructions.
When risk of unconsciousness, place and transport the victim in secured side position.
If vomiting occurs, keep head low so that stomach content doesn't get into the lungs.
SKIN CONTACT
Remove victim immediately from source of exposure.
Promptly wash contaminated skin with soap or mild detergent and water. Promptly remove clothing if soaked through and wash as above.
Get medical attention if any discomfort continues.
EYE CONTACT
Make sure to remove any contact lenses from the eyes before rinsing.
Promptly wash eyes with plenty of water while lifting the eye lids.
Get medical attention promptly if symptoms occur after washing.

5 FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES

EXTINGUISHING MEDIA
Do not use water as an extinguisher.
Use:
Alcohol resistant foam.
Carbon dioxide (CO2).
Dry chemicals, sand, dolomite etc.
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SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES
Be aware of danger of explosion.
Move container from fire area if it can be done without risk.
Use water SPRAY only to cool containers! Do not put water on leaked material.
Avoid water in straight hose stream; will scatter and spread fire.
Dike and collect extinguishing water.
Do not allow to enter drains, sewers or watercourses.
If risk of water pollution occurs, notify appropriate authorities.
UNUSUAL FIRE & EXPLOSION HAZARDS
HIGHLY FLAMMABLE!
If heated, volume and pressure increases strongly, resulting in explosion of container.
Vapours may form explosive mixture with air at room temperature.
SPECIFIC HAZARDS
The product is flammable, and heating may generate vapours which may form explosive vapour/air mixtures.
Vapours may form explosive air mixtures even at room temperature.
Vapours may be ignited by a spark, a hot surface or an ember.
Closed containers can burst violently when heated, due to excess pressure build-up.
Fire creates:
Toxic gases/vapours/fumes of:
Carbon monoxide (CO).
Carbon dioxide (CO2).
PROTECTIVE MEASURES IN FIRE
Self contained breathing apparatus and full protective clothing must be worn in case of fire.

6 ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS
Wear protective clothing as described in Section 8 of this safety data sheet.
ENVIRONMENTAL PRECAUTIONS
Do not discharge onto the ground or into water courses.
Spillages or uncontrolled discharges into watercourses must be IMMEDIATELY alerted to the Environmental Agency or other appropriate regulatory
body.
Contain spillages with sand, earth or any suitable adsorbent material.
Ensure that waste and contaminated materials are collected and removed from the work area as soon as possible in a suitably labelled container.
Dispose of waste and residues in accordance with local authority requirements.
SPILL CLEAN UP METHODS
Stop leak if possible without risk.
Ventilate well, stop flow of gas or liquid if possible. Remove ignition sources. Do not allow chemical to enter confined spaces such as sewers due to
explosion risk. Sewers designed to preclude formation of explosive concentrations of vapour may be permitted.
Extinguish all ignition sources. Avoid sparks, flames, heat and smoking. Ventilate.
Absorb in vermiculite, dry sand or earth and place into containers.
Clean-up personnel should use respiratory and/or liquid contact protection.
Ensure that waste and contaminated materials are collected and removed from the work area as soon as possible in a suitably labelled container.
For waste disposal, see section 13.
Wash thoroughly after dealing with a spillage.

7 HANDLING AND STORAGE

USAGE PRECAUTIONS
Avoid spilling, skin and eye contact.
Do not use contact lenses.
Keep away from heat, sparks and open flame.
Static electricity and formation of sparks must be prevented.
Use explosion proof electric equipment.
Eye wash facilities and emergency shower must be available when handling this product.
During application and drying, solvent vapours will be emitted.
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STORAGE PRECAUTIONS
Store in tightly closed original container in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place.
Keep in original container.
STORAGE CLASS
Flammable liquid storage.

8 EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION

Name STD TWA - 8 Hrs STEL - 15 Min Notes

2-AMINOETHANOL WEL 1 ppm 2,5 mg/m3 3 ppm 7,6 mg/m3 Sk

ACETONE WEL 500 ppm 1210 mg/m3 1500 ppm 3620 mg/m3

BUTANOL-norm WEL 50 ppm 154 mg/m3 Sk

BUTANONE WEL 200 ppm 600 mg/m3 300 ppm 899 mg/m3 Sk

BUTYL ACETATE -norm WEL 150 ppm 724 mg/m3 200 ppm 966 mg/m3

ETHANOL WEL 1000 ppm 1920 mg/m3

ETHYL ACETATE WEL 200 ppm 400 ppm

HEPTANE WEL 500 ppm

HEXANE-norm WEL 20 ppm 72 mg/m3

ISOBUTYL METHYL KETONE WEL 50 ppm 208 mg/m3 100 ppm 416 mg/m3 Sk

ISOPROPYL ACETATE WEL 200 ppm 849 mg/m3

METHANOL WEL 200 ppm 266 mg/m3 250 ppm 333 mg/m3 Sk

METHYL ACETATE WEL 200 ppm 616 mg/m3 250 ppm 770 mg/m3

PROPAN-2-OL WEL 400 ppm 999 mg/m3 500 ppm 1250 mg/m3

TOLUENE WEL 50 ppm 191 mg/m3 100 ppm 384 mg/m3 Sk

XYLENE WEL 50 ppm 220 mg/m3 100 ppm 441 mg/m3 Sk

WEL = Workplace Exposure Limit.

Sk = Can be absorbed through skin.
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

PROCESS CONDITIONS
Provide eyewash station.
ENGINEERING MEASURES
Provide adequate ventilation, including appropriate local extraction, to ensure that the defined occupational exposure limit is not exceeded.
RESPIRATORY EQUIPMENT
If ventilation is insufficient, suitable respiratory protection must be provided.
HAND PROTECTION
Protective gloves and goggles must be used if there is a risk of direct contact or splash.
SPECIFIC RECOMMENDATIONS.
- In case of splashes or limited contact:
Neoprene.
Nitrile.
Be aware that the liquid may penetrate the gloves. Frequent change is advisable.
- For Prolonged and / or repeated contact :
NITRILE :- Thickness > 0.45mm - Penetration time according to EN 374-3 : > 480 minutes
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Fluoro polymer and PVA - any thickness. Permeation time according to EN 374-3 : > 480 minutes.
The most suitable glove must be chosen in consultation with the gloves supplier, who can inform about the breakthrough time of the glove material.
EYE PROTECTION
Contact lenses should not be worn when working with this chemical!
Wear approved safety goggles.
OTHER PROTECTION
Use engineering controls to reduce air contamination to permissible exposure level.
Wear appropriate clothing to prevent any possibility of liquid contact and repeated or prolonged vapour contact.
Provide eyewash station and safety shower.
HYGIENE MEASURES
Wash promptly if skin becomes contaminated.
Promptly remove non-impervious clothing that becomes contaminated.
When using do not eat, drink or smoke.

9 PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

APPEARANCE Clear liquid.

COLOUR Colourless.
ODOUR Characteristic. Solvent.
VOLATILITY DESCRIPTION Easily volatile.
SOLUBILITY Slightly soluble in water. Soluble in: Acetone Chloroform Ether.
BOILING POINT (C) >56C 760 mm Hg
MELTING POINT (C) <minus 95C
RELATIVE DENSITY 0.800 - 0.880 @ 20C
VOLATILE BY VOL. (%) 100
pH-VALUE, CONC. SOLUTION 7.0 - 9.0
FLASH POINT (C) <21C
VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUND > 800 g/litre
(VOC)
10 STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

STABILITY
No particular stability concerns.
CONDITIONS TO AVOID
Avoid heat, flames and other sources of ignition.
Avoid contact with acids and oxidising substances.
MATERIALS TO AVOID
Strong acids.
Strong oxidising substances.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS
Thermal decomposition or combustion may liberate carbon oxides and other toxic gases or vapours.

11 TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

INHALATION
In high concentrations, vapours may irritate throat and respiratory system and cause coughing. Vapours have a narcotic effect and may cause
headache, fatigue, dizziness and nausea.
INGESTION
Gastrointestinal symptoms, including upset stomach.
SKIN CONTACT
Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking. Acts as a defatting agent on skin. May cause cracking of skin, and eczema.
EYE CONTACT
Irritating and may cause redness and pain.
Name HEPTANE
Toxic Conc. - LC 50 103000mg/m3 - 4h (inh-rat)
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Name HEXANE-norm
Toxic Dose 1 - LD 50 25000 mg/kg (oral rat)
Toxic Conc. - LC 50 48000 ppm/4h (inh-rat)

12 ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

ECOTOXICITY
Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.
MOBILITY
The product contains volatile organic compounds (VOC) which will evaporate easily from all surfaces.
The product contains substances, which are water soluble and may spread in water systems.
The product contains substances, which may accumulate in sediment.
BIOACCUMULATION
Bioaccumulation is unlikely to be significant because of the low water solubility of this product.
DEGRADABILITY
The product is not readily biodegradable.
ACUTE FISH TOXICITY
The product contains a substance which is toxic to aquatic organisms and which may cause long term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.
Name HEPTANE
LC 50, 96 Hrs, Fish mg/l 4mg/l - 24h
EC 50, 48 Hrs, Daphnia, mg/l 1.5mg/l
Name HEXANE-norm
LC 50, 96 Hrs, Fish mg/l 2.5mg/l
EC 50, 48 Hrs, Daphnia, mg/l 3878mg/l
IC 50, 72 Hrs, Algae, mg/l 0.3mg/l - 8hr

13 DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

GENERAL INFORMATION
Waste to be treated as controlled waste. Disposal to licensed waste disposal site in accordance with local Waste Disposal Authority.
DISPOSAL METHODS
Absorb in vermiculite or dry sand and dispose of at a licenced hazardous waste collection point.
Make sure containers are empty before discarding (explosion risk).

14 TRANSPORT INFORMATION

FLAMMABLE
LIQUID
3

PROPER SHIPPING NAME PAINT RELATED MATERIAL (CYCLOHEXANE)

UN NO. ROAD 1263
ADR CLASS NO. 3
ADR CLASS Class 3: Flammable liquids.
ADR PACK GROUP II
TUNNEL RESTRICTION CODE (D/E)
HAZARD No. (ADR) 33
ADR LABEL NO. 3
HAZCHEM CODE 3YE
UN NO. SEA 1263
IMDG CLASS 3
IMDG PACK GR. II
EMS F-E, S-E
UN NO. AIR 1263
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AIR CLASS 3
AIR PACK GR. II

15 REGULATORY INFORMATION

LABELLING

Harmful Highly flammable Dangerous for the environment

CONTAINS METHANOL
TOLUENE
RISK PHRASES
R11 Highly flammable
R20/21/22 Harmful by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed.
R36/38 Irritating to eyes and skin.
R48/20 Harmful: danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure through
inhalation.
R51/53 Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic
environment.
R63 Possible risk of harm to the unborn child.
R65 Harmful: may cause lung damage if swallowed.
R68/20/21/22 Harmful: possible risk of irreversible effects through inhalation, in contact with skin
and if swallowed.
SAFETY PHRASES
S2 Keep out of the reach of children.
S9 Keep container in a well-ventilated place.
S16 Keep away from sources of ignition - No smoking.
S24/25 Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
S26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek
medical advice.
S29/56 Do not empty into drains, dispose of this material and its container at hazardous or
special waste collection point.
S36/37 Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves.
S46 If swallowed, seek medical advice immediately and show this container or label.
S51 Use only in well-ventilated areas.
S62 If swallowed, do not induce vomiting: seek medical advice immediately and show
this container or label.

EU DIRECTIVES
Dangerous Substance Directive 67/548/EEC. Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2006
concerning the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH), establishing a European Chemicals Agency, amending
Directive 1999/45/EC and repealing Council Regulation (EEC) No 793/93 and Commission Regulation (EC) No 1488/94 as well as Council Directive
76/769/EEC and Commission Directives 91/155/EEC, 93/67/EEC, 93/105/EC and 2000/21/EC, including amendments.
STATUTORY INSTRUMENTS
The Chemicals (Hazard Information and Packaging for Supply) Regulations 2009 (S.I 2009 No. 716).
APPROVED CODE OF PRACTICE
Classification and Labelling of Substances and Preparations Dangerous for Supply.

16 OTHER INFORMATION

ISSUED BY
HS&E Manager.
REV. NO./REPL. SDS 1
GENERATED
SAFETY DATA SHEET STATUS
Approved.
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RISK PHRASES IN FULL
R34 Causes burns.
R10 Flammable.
R20/21 Harmful by inhalation and in contact with skin.
R20/21/22 Harmful by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed.
R20 Harmful by inhalation.
R22 Harmful if swallowed.
R48/20 Harmful: danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure through inhalation.
R65 Harmful: may cause lung damage if swallowed.
R11 Highly flammable
R36/37 Irritating to eyes and respiratory system.
R36 Irritating to eyes.
R37/38 Irritating to respiratory system and skin.
R37 Irritating to respiratory system.
R38 Irritating to skin.
R63 Possible risk of harm to the unborn child.
R62 Possible risk of impaired fertility.
R66 Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking.
R41 Risk of serious damage to eyes.
R23/24/25 Toxic by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed.
R51/53 Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.
R39/23/24/25 Toxic: danger of very serious irreversible effects through inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed.
R67 Vapours may cause drowsiness and dizziness.
R50/53 Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.

DISCLAIMER
This information relates only to the specific material designated and may not be valid for such material used in combination with any other materials or
in any process. Such information is, to the best of the company's knowledge and belief, accurate and reliable as of the date indicated. However, no
warranty guarantee or representation is made to its accuracy, reliability or completeness. It is the user's responsibility to satisfy himself as to the
suitability of such information for his own particular use.