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
Part Number/Trade Name                   XL-8 CEMENT SOLVENT
National Stock Number                    8040000660694
CAGE Code                                RHPRO
Part Number Indicator                    A
MSDS Number                              89470
HAZ Code                                 B


SECTION II - Manufacturer's Information
Manufacturer Name                        R-H PRODUCTS CO/ACTON, MA 01720
Emergency Phone                          (617) 897-8000

MSDS Preparer's Information
Date MSDS Prepared/Revised               24FEB94
Date of Technical Review                 06APR88
Active Indicator                         N

Alternate Vendors
Vendor #5 CAGE                           BBVJV


SECTION III - Physical/Chemical Characteristics
Hazard Storage Compatibility Code        F-3
Appearance/Odor                          COLORLESS LIQUID, CHARACTERISTIC SOLVENT ODOR 
Boiling Point                            230F
Vapor Pressure                           180
Vapor Density                            3
Specific Gravity                         .8
Evaporation Rate                         SLOWER THAN ETHER
Solubility in Water                      N/K
Percent Volatiles by Volume              100%
Container Pressure Code                  4
Temperature Code                         8
Product State Code                       U


SECTION IV - Fire and Explosion Hazard Data
Flash Point Method                       UNK
Lower Explosion Limit                    1%
Upper Explosion Limit                    7%
Extinguishing Media                      FOAM, DRY CHEMICAL, FOG, CO2
Special Fire Fighting Procedures         SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS IS RECOMMENDED 
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazards           N/K


SECTION V - Reactivity Data
Stability                                YES
Stability Conditions to Avoid            N/K
Materials to Avoid                       N/K
Hazardous Decomposition Products         N/K
Hazardous Polymerization                 NO
Polymerization Conditions to Avoid       N/K


SECTION VI - Health Hazard Data
Symptoms of Overexposure                 CONCENTRATED VAPORS MAY PRODUCE HEADACHE, DIZZINESS, NAUSEA
Emergency/First Aid Procedures           INHALATION: REMOVE VICTIM TO FRESH AIR 


SECTION VII - Precautions for Safe Handling and Use
Steps if Material Released/Spilled       COLLECT SPILLED MATERIAL & CLEAN UP RESIDUE. AVOID SPARKS. PLACE IN METAL CONTAINER 
Waste Disposal Method                    DISPOSE IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL OR STATE REGULATIONS 
Handling and Storage Precautions         P AWAY FROM SPARKS OR OTHER IGNITION SOURCES. USE & STORE WITH ADEQUATE VENTILATION. KEEP CTAINER CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE 
Other Precautions                        PERSONNEL SHOULD AVOID PROLONGED & EXCESSIVE INHALATION OF VAPORS 


SECTION VIII - Control Measures
Respiratory Protection                   NIOSH APPROVED CARTRIDGE RESPIRATOR IF NEEDED 
Ventilation                              LOCAL EXHAUST
Protective Gloves                        IMPERVIOUS
Eye Protection                           SHOULD NOT BE NECESSARY
Other Protective Equipment               N/K
Supplemental Health/Safety Data          MSDS DATE: 07/85


SECTION IX - Label Data
Protect Eye                              NO
Protect Skin                             NO
Protect Respiratory                      NO
Chronic Indicator                        UNKNOWN
Contact Code                             UNKNOWN
Fire Code                                UNKNOWN
Health Code                              UNKNOWN
React Code                               UNKNOWN
Specific Hazard and Precaution           CONCENTRATED VAPORS MAY PRODUCE HEADACHE, DIZZINESS, NAUSEA


SECTION X - Transportation Data
Container Quantity                       1
Unit of Measure                          QT


SECTION XI - Site Specific/Reporting Information
Volatile Organic Compounds (P/G)         5.4
Volatile Organic Compounds (G/L)         647.1297


SECTION XII - Ingredients/Identity Information
Ingredient #                             01
Ingredient Name                          TOLUENE (SARA III)
CAS Number                               108883
NIOSH Number                             XS5250000
Proprietary                              NO
Percent                                  35
OSHA PEL                                 200 PPM/150 STEL
ACGIH TLV                                50 PPM; 9293
Ingredient #                             02
Ingredient Name                          NAPHTA (PETROLEUM SPIRITS OR BENZIN)
CAS Number                               8030306
NIOSH Number                             DE3030000
Proprietary                              NO
Percent                                  65%
OSHA PEL                                 100 PPM
ACGIH TLV                                NOT ESTABLISHED