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: Aug. 2001
 
Section I  - Product Identification
24 Hour Emergency Assistance
Emergency (Chemtrec) (800) 424-9300
Information  (Farwest) (206) 244-8844
Product Number: 1400, 1410

Product Name: White, Deep Base Skythane (Component A)

(Click here for the necessary X-5729 Component B MSDS)

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

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

Occupational

TLV (ACGIH)

Exposure

PEL (OSHA)
Propylene Glycol Methyl Ether Acetate 108-65-6 3.7% 50ppm N/A
Xylene 1330-20-7 13.7% 100ppm 100ppm
Mineral Spirits 410 64742-47-8 4.7% 100ppm 100ppm
n-Butyl Acetate 123-86-4 5.7% 150ppm 150ppm
Methyl Isobutyl Ketone 108-10-1 13.4% 50ppm 100ppm
Ethyl Ethoxy Propionate 763-69-9 17.8% N/A N/A

"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: 237-400 F. Weight/Gallon: 9.5 lbs. Vapor Pressure: 16mmHg@20C
Vapor Density: Heavier than Air: XX Lighter than Air:
Evaporation Rate: Faster than Ether: Slower than Ether: XX
Percent Organic Volatile by Volume: 77%       Solubility in Water: NIL
VOC: 611 Grams/Liter (Less Water) Reactivity in Water: NIL
Appearance: White liquid, or color of tint, with pungent odor.

Section IV - Fire and Explosion Hazard Data

Flammability Classification: OSHA: Flammable Flash Point: 60  F. TCC
Class: 3 LEL: 1.7%  
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.

1400 (solvent)