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                   BALL PAINT MARKER - WHITE
National Stock Number                    8010L416021F
CAGE Code                                08854
Part Number Indicator                    A
MSDS Number                              190400
HAZ Code                                 B


SECTION II - Manufacturer's Information
Manufacturer Name                        LA-CO INDUSTRIES, INC
Street                                   1201 PRATT BLVD
City                                     ELK GROVE VILLAGE
State                                    IL
Country                                  US
Zip Code                                 60007-5746
Emergency Phone                          800 424-9300 CHEMTREC
Information Phone                        847 956-7600

MSDS Preparer's Information
Street                                   1201 PRATT BLVD
City                                     ELK GROVE VILLAGE
State                                    IL
Zip Code                                 60007-5746
Date MSDS Prepared/Revised               18JAN95
Active Indicator                         N

Alternate Vendors


SECTION III - Physical/Chemical Characteristics
NRC License Number                       NR
Net Propellant Weight (Ammo)             NR
Appearance/Odor                          LIQUID PAINT IN PLASTIC BOTTLE WITH METAL BALL POINT TIP
Boiling Point                            121 - 336 F
Melting Point                            NA
Vapor Pressure                           ~12
Vapor Density                            > 1
Specific Gravity                         1
Decomposition Temperature                NR
Evaporation Rate                         ~0.7
Solubility in Water                      SLIGHT
Percent Volatiles by Volume              0
Chemical pH                              NA
Corrosion Rate                           NR
Container Type                           R
Container Pressure Code                  1
Temperature Code                         4
Product State Code                       L


SECTION IV - Fire and Explosion Hazard Data
Flash Point                              70
Flash Point Method                       TCC
Lower Explosion Limit                    0.9
Upper Explosion Limit                    19
Extinguishing Media                      FOAM, ALCOHOL FOAM, CARBON DIOXIDE, DRY CHEMICAL, WATER FOG
Special Fire Fighting Procedures         KEEP PERSONNEL REMOVED AND UPWIND OF ANY FIRE. WEAR FULL FIRE-FIGHTING TURN-OUT GEAR (FULL BUNKER GEAR), AND RESPIRATORY PROTECTION (SCBA)
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazards           NOT APPLICABLE


SECTION V - Reactivity Data
Stability                                YES
Stability Conditions to Avoid            NOT APPLICABLE
Materials to Avoid                       STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS
Hazardous Decomposition Products         NOT APPLICABLE
Hazardous Polymerization                 NO
Polymerization Conditions to Avoid       WILL NOT OCCUR
LD50 - LD50 Mixture                      NR


SECTION VI - Health Hazard Data
Route of Entry: Skin                     YES
Route of Entry: Ingestion                YES
Route of Entry: Inhalation               YES
Health Hazards - Acute and Chronic       FLAMMABLE. KEEP AWAY FROM HEAT, SPARKS AND OPEN FLAME, EYE IRRITANT. AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN 
Carcinogenity: NTP                       NR
Carcinogenity: IARC                      NR
Carcinogenity: OSHA                      NR
Explanation of Carcinogenity             NR
Symptoms of Overexposure                 [EYES] LIQUID OR VAPOR CAN IRRITATE. [SKIN] MAY DRY THE SKIN. CAN BE ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN. [INGEST] ORAL TOXICITY IS LOW. CAN CAUSE NAUSEA. [INHAL] RESPIRATORY IRRITATION, HEADACHE, NAUSEA, FATIQUE, DROWSINESS, IMPAIRED COORDINATION 
Medical Cond. Aggrevated by Exposure     NR
Emergency/First Aid Procedures           [EYE] FLUSH WITH WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MIN, OCCASIONALLY LIFTING UPPER AND LOWER EYELIDS. GET MED ATTEN [SKIN] WIPE OFF EXCESS, WASH WITH SOAP AND WATER. GET MED ATTENTION IF IRRITATION PERSISTS. [INGEST] GET MED ATTENTION [INHAL] REMOVE VICTIM TO FRESH AIR. IF BREATHING IS DIFFICULT, ADMINISTER OXYGEN. IF BREAHTING HAS STOPPED APPLY ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION. GET MED ATTENTION 


SECTION VII - Precautions for Safe Handling and Use
Steps if Material Released/Spilled       USE RECOMMENDED PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT. [SMALL] REMOVE SOURCES OF IGNITION. WIPE UP WITH A TOWEL OR RAG. [LARGE] REMOVE SOURCES OF IGNITION. AVOID BREATHING VAPORS. VENTILATE AREA. DIKE AREA TO CONTAIN SPILL. ABSORB SPILL WITH SAW DUST OR OTHER SUITABLE ABSORBENT. TRANSFER TO METAL WASTE CONTAINER WITH NON-SPARKING TOOLS, TIGHTLY COVER WASTE CONTAINER 
Neutralizing Agent                       NR
Waste Disposal Method                    DISPOSE IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL, STATE, LOCAL REGULATIONS
Handling and Storage Precautions         USE RECOMMENDED PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT. WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING 
Other Precautions                        STORE IN A COOL, DRY AREA 


SECTION VIII - Control Measures
Respiratory Protection                   IN RESTRICTED AREAS, USER APPROVED CHJEMICAL/MECHANICAL FILTERS DESIGNED TO REMOVE PARTICLES AND ORGANIC VAPOR. IN CONFINED AREAS USE APPROVED AIR LINE TYPE RESPIRATOR OR HOOD. SCBA IS REQUIRED FOR VAPOR CONCENTRATIONS ABOVE PEL/TLV/OES/MEL LIMITS 
Ventilation                              NORMAL ROOM VENTILATION. LOCAL EXHAUST IN CONFINED AREAS 
Protective Gloves                        SOLVENT RESISTANT GLOVES
Eye Protection                           SAFETY GLASSES WITH SPLASH GAURDS, GOGGLES OR FULL FACE SHEILD
Other Protective Equipment               EYE WASH STATION AND SAFETY SHOWER
Work Hygenic Practices                   WASH HANDS AFTER USE
Supplemental Health/Safety Data          NR


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


SECTION X - Transportation Data


SECTION XI - Site Specific/Reporting Information
Volatile Organic Compounds (P/G)         7.2
Volatile Organic Compounds (G/L)         862.8396


SECTION XII - Ingredients/Identity Information
Ingredient #                             01
Ingredient Name                          ETHANOL (1-3%)
CAS Number                               64175
Proprietary                              NO
Percent                                  3
Ingredient #                             02
Ingredient Name                          2-PROPANOL (2-3%)
CAS Number                               67630
Proprietary                              NO
Percent                                  3
Ingredient #                             03
Ingredient Name                          2-PROPANOL, 1-METHOXY- (68-79%)
CAS Number                               107982
Proprietary                              NO
Percent                                  79
Ingredient #                             04
Ingredient Name                          ETHANOL, 2-BUTOXY- (1-3%)
CAS Number                               111762
Proprietary                              NO
Percent                                  3
Ingredient #                             05
Ingredient Name                          SOLVENT NAPHTHA, PETROLEUM, MEDIUM ALIPH. (0-2%)
CAS Number                               64742887
Proprietary                              NO
Percent                                  2