Material Safety Data Sheet


SECTION I - Material Identity
SECTION II - Manufacturer's Information
SECTION III - Physical/Chemical Characteristics
SECTION IV - Fire and Explosion Hazard Data
SECTION V - Reactivity Data
SECTION VI - Health Hazard Data
SECTION VII - Precautions for Safe Handling and Use
SECTION VIII - Control Measures
SECTION IX - Label Data
SECTION X - Transportation Data
SECTION XI - Site Specific/Reporting Information
SECTION XII - Ingredients/Identity Information



SECTION I - Material Identity
Item Name                               
Part Number/Trade Name                   CAAPCOAT POLYURETHANE THINNER
National Stock Number                    8010012350827
CAGE Code                                60922
Part Number Indicator                    E
MSDS Number                              148563
HAZ Code                                 C


SECTION II - Manufacturer's Information
Manufacturer Name                        CAAP CO INC
Street                                   152 PEPE'S FARM RD
City                                     MILFORD
State                                    CT
Country                                  US
Zip Code                                 06460-3670
Emergency Phone                          800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)
Information Phone                        203-877-0375

MSDS Preparer's Information
MSDS Preparer Name                       CHRISTINE L. SLEDGE
Street                                   152 PEPE'S FARM RD
City                                     MILFORD
State                                    CT
Zip Code                                 06460-3670
Date MSDS Prepared/Revised               00JAN94
Date of Technical Review                 06JAN92
Active Indicator                         Y

Alternate Vendors
Vendor #5 CAGE                           BMCCS


SECTION III - Physical/Chemical Characteristics
Specification Number                     MIL-C-83231
Specification Type/Grade/Class           TYPE II CLASS A
Hazard Storage Compatibility Code        F-6
NRC License Number                       N/K
Net Propellant Weight (Ammo)             N/K
Appearance/Odor                          CLEAR LIQUID WITH AROMATIC ODOR
Boiling Point                            241FTO281F
Melting Point                            N/K
Vapor Pressure                           8
Vapor Density                            3.6
Specific Gravity                         .85
Decomposition Temperature                N/K
Evaporation Rate                         .85 (BUTYL ACETATE=1)
Solubility in Water                      SLIGHT
Percent Volatiles by Volume              100
Chemical pH                              6
Corrosion Rate                           N/K
Container Pressure Code                  4
Temperature Code                         8
Product State Code                       U


SECTION IV - Fire and Explosion Hazard Data
Flash Point                              68
Flash Point Method                       TOC
Lower Explosion Limit                    1
Upper Explosion Limit                    8
Extinguishing Media                      WATER FOG, DRY CHEMICAL, FOAM, CARBON DIOXIDE. DO NOT USE A DIRECT WATER STREAM 
Special Fire Fighting Procedures         FIRE FIGHTERS WEAR SCBA/FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. USE WATER SPRAY TO COOL CONTAINERS/STRUCTURES EXPOSED TO FIRE 
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazards           FLAM LIQUID. NO ACCUMULATION WATER PRODUCT MAY FLOAT AND REIGNITED ON SURFACE. NO IGNITION SOURCES-VAPOR HEAVIER THAN AIR, MAY TRAVEL-IGNITION SOURCE-FLASHBACK 


SECTION V - Reactivity Data
Stability                                YES
Stability Conditions to Avoid            NO IGNITION SOURCES/HOT SURFACES/TEMPERATURES ABOVE 100F. NO SMOKING 
Materials to Avoid                       STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS 
Hazardous Decomposition Products         CARBON MONOXIDE, CARBON DIOXIDE, AND UNIDENTIFIED ORGANIC COMPOUNDS IN BLACK SMOKE MAY BE RELEASED DURING COMBUSTION 
Hazardous Polymerization                 NO
Polymerization Conditions to Avoid       N/K
LD50 - LD50 Mixture                      N/K


SECTION VI - Health Hazard Data
Route of Entry: Skin                     YES
Route of Entry: Ingestion                NO
Route of Entry: Inhalation               YES
Health Hazards - Acute and Chronic       ACUTE: CONTACT MAY DAMAGE EYES, IRRITATE SKIN, CAUSE RESPIRATORY IRRITATION UPON INHALATION. CHRONIC: REPEATED PROLONGED EXPOSURE: HEADACHES NAUSEA VOMITING COMA. INHALATION OF VERY HIGH VAPOR CONCENTRATIONS PROLONGED EXPOSURE MAY CAUSE NEURAL DYSFUNCTION, KIDNEY AND LIVER DAMAGE 
Carcinogenity: NTP                       NO
Carcinogenity: IARC                      NO
Carcinogenity: OSHA                      NO
Explanation of Carcinogenity             N/K
Symptoms of Overexposure                 VAPOR: BURNING EYES/HEADACHE/DIZZINESS/THROAT IRRITATION/LOSS OF APPETITE/NAUSEA/VOMITING. CONTACT: MAY CAUSE IRRITATION OF SKIN/BURNING OF SKIN/EYES 
Medical Cond. Aggrevated by Exposure     PREEXISTING ALLERGIES, EYE, SKIN AND RESPIRATORY DISORDERS 
Emergency/First Aid Procedures           EYES: FLUSH W/LOTS OF RUNNING WATER FOR 15 MIN, LIFTING LIDS OCCAS. IMMED MED ATTEN. SKIN: WASH W/SOAP/WATER. REMOVE COMTAMINATED CLOTHING, WASH BEFORE REUSE. IF IRRITATION PERSIST/SIGNS/SYMPTOMS OF EXPOSURE EXIST; IMMED MED ATTEN. INHALE: MOVE TO FRESH AIR. ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION IF NOT BREATHING. IMMED MED ATTEN. INGEST: IMMED MED ATTEN. DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. IF VOMITING OCCURS SPONTANEOUSLY*


SECTION VII - Precautions for Safe Handling and Use
Steps if Material Released/Spilled       NO IGNITE SOURCES/SMOKING. PROTECT EQUIP/SOLVENT RESIST GLOVES/APRON/BOOTS/SCBA IN PRESSURE DEMAND MODE/POSITIVE PRESSURE AIR-SUPPLIED RSPRTR. CONTAIN SPILL W/ABSORB MATERIAL. CLEAN UP ABSORB/CONTAIN SECURELY. SWEEP/MOP AREA W/SOAP/WATER. VENT AREA 
Neutralizing Agent                       N/K
Waste Disposal Method                    INCINERATE IN APPROPRIATELY DESIGNED/LICENSED INCINERATOR. THIS IS A RCRA HAZARDOUS IGNITABLE WASTE. REGS MAY VARY STATE-STATE. DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS 
Handling and Storage Precautions         N/
Other Precautions                        N/K *KEEP VICITM'S HEAD BELOW HIPS TO PREVENT BREATHING VOMITUS INTO LUNGS. ASPIRATION CAN CAUSE CHEMICAL PNEUMONTITS AND PULMONARY EDEMA/HEMORRAGE 


SECTION VIII - Control Measures
Respiratory Protection                   VAPORS/MISTS GENERATED WEAR NIOSH APPROVED RESPIRATOR APPROPRIATE FOR THOSE EMISSION LEVELS AT POINT OF USE. APPROPRIATE RESPIRATORS INCLUDE FULL FACEPIECE/PURIFYING CARTRIDGE RESPIRATOR EQUIPPED FOR ORGANIC VAPORS AND MISTS, A SCBA IN **
Ventilation                              PRODUCT NOT USED ALONE, USED IN CONJUNCTION W/CAAPCOAT POLYURETHANE COATING. SPRAY BOOTH FOR SPRAY APPLICATIONS. ONLY***
Protective Gloves                        SOLVENT RESISTANT GLOVES
Eye Protection                           SOLVENT RESISTANT SAFETY GLASSES
Other Protective Equipment               SOLVENT RESISTANT APRON. NO CONTACT LENSES. EYEWASH/SAFETY SHOWER NEARBY 
Work Hygenic Practices                   WASH WELL WITH SOAP AND WATER AFTER HANDLING THE PRODUCT 
Supplemental Health/Safety Data          **THE PRESSURE DEMAND MODE OR A POSITIVE PRESSURE AIR-SUPPLIED RESPIRATOR. ***PROPERLY TRAINED PEOPLE IN SPRAY AREA. EXHAUST VENTILATION SUFFICIENT TO KEEP THE AIRBORN CONCENTRATIONS BELOW PEL'S. VENTILATION SYSTEMS DESIGNED TO DRAW AIR PAST OPERATOR, PAST VAPOR SOURCE, TO EXHAUST NOT REVERSE. IN ACCORD W/ACGIH 
Disposal Code                            O


SECTION IX - Label Data
Protect Eye                              NO
Protect Skin                             NO
Protect Respiratory                      NO
Chronic Indicator                        UNKNOWN
Contact Code                             MODERATE
Fire Code                                UNKNOWN
Health Code                              UNKNOWN
React Code                               UNKNOWN


SECTION X - Transportation Data
Container Quantity                       .5
Unit of Measure                          GL


SECTION XI - Site Specific/Reporting Information
Volatile Organic Compounds (P/G)         7.0538
Volatile Organic Compounds (G/L)         845.3237


SECTION XII - Ingredients/Identity Information
Ingredient #                             01
Ingredient Name                          XYLENE (SARA 313)
CAS Number                               1330207
NIOSH Number                             ZE2100000
Proprietary                              NO
Percent                                  73.4
OSHA PEL                                 100 PPM;150 PPM STEL
ACGIH TLV                                100 PPM;150 PPM STEL
Recommended Limit                        NONE SPECIFIED
Ingredient #                             02
Ingredient Name                          METHYLISOBUTYLKETONE (SARA 313)
CAS Number                               108101
NIOSH Number                             SA9275000
Proprietary                              NO
Percent                                  26.6
OSHA PEL                                 100 PPM/75 STEL
ACGIH TLV                                50 PPM/75 STEL; 9293
Recommended Limit                        NONE SPECIFIED
Ingredient #                             03
Ingredient Name                          VOC: 845 GL, 7.05 LBS/GAL AS SUPPLIED 
CAS Number                               NR
NIOSH Number                             9999999VO
Proprietary                              NO
Percent                                  N/K
OSHA PEL                                 N/K
ACGIH TLV                                N/K
Recommended Limit                        NONE SPECIFIED