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: Sept. 1991 Update: Sept. 1999
 
Section I  - Product Identification
24 Hour Emergency Assistance
Emergency (Chemtrec) (800) 424-9300
Information  (Farwest) (206) 244-8844
Product Number: 1081

Product Name: Yellow Flash Dry Zone Marking Coating

Product Class: Pigmented Alkyd  Solution
   Hazard Rating
           0             Lowest
           1                  |
           2                  |
           3                  |
           4           Extreme
This Product
   Health: 4
   Flammability: 3
   Reactivity: 0
   Personal Protection: G

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

Occupational

TLV (ACGIH)

Exposure

PEL (OSHA)
Toluene 108-88-3 3.6% 100ppm 200ppm
Mineral Spirits 350 8032-32-4 1.5% 100ppm 100ppm
Mineral Spirits 250 64742-89-8 23.6% 250ppm 250ppm
Chrome Yellow Pigment 1344-37-2 9.8%

See Toxic Comp.

  of Pigmnt.
Lead (% WT. of Pigment) 7439-92-1 58.0% 0.15mg/m3 0.05mg/m3
Chromate (% WT. of Pigment) 1333-82-0 25.5% 0.05mg/m3 0.10mg/m3

"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: 205-389 F. Weight/Gallon: 11.9 lbs. Vapor Pressure: 53mmHg@20C
Vapor Density: Heavier than Air: XX Lighter than Air:
Evaporation Rate: Faster than Ether: Slower than Ether: XX
Percent Organic Volatile by Volume: 52.5%   Solubility in Water: NIL
VOC: 412 Grams/Liter (Less Water) Reactivity in Water: NIL
Appearance: Yellow liquid.

Section IV - Fire and Explosion Hazard Data

Flammability Classification: OSHA: Flammable Flash Point: 45 F. TCC
Class: 3 LEL: 1.1% 
DOT: Flammable UN Number: 1263
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.

1081 (solcarc)