|
click links above for Mineral Spirits Purchase, and links below
for Mineral Spirits Information
Mineral Spirits Regular
|
Specification Number |
MIL-A-A-2904 |
|
Hazard Storage Compatibility Code |
NR |
|
NRC License Number |
NR |
|
Net Propellant Weight (Ammo) |
NR |
|
Appearance/Odor |
CLEAR LIQUID WITH SOLVENT ODOR |
|
Boiling Point |
310-405 F |
|
Melting Point |
NR |
|
Vapor Pressure |
1 |
|
Vapor Density |
> AIR |
|
Specific Gravity |
0.7685 |
|
Decomposition Temperature |
NR |
|
Evaporation Rate |
4 X < ETHER |
|
Solubility in Water |
NO |
|
Percent Volatiles by Volume |
100 |
|
Chemical pH |
NR |
|
Corrosion Rate |
NR |
|
Container Pressure Code |
1 |
|
Temperature Code |
4 |
|
Product State Code |
L |
Mineral Spirits
Fire and Explosion Hazard Data
|
Flash
Point |
120 |
|
Flash Point
Method |
TCC |
|
Lower Explosion
Limit |
0.9 |
|
Upper Explosion
Limit |
6.0 |
|
Extinguishing
Media |
ALCOHOL FOAM, CARBON DIOXIDE, DRY
CHEMICAL OR FOAM. WATER MAY SPREAD FIRE, USE WATER SPRAY ONLY TO COOL
CONTAINERS EXPOSED TO FIRE. IF LEAK OR SPILL HAS NOT IGNITED, USE WATER TO
DISPERSE VAPORS |
|
Special Fire Fighting
Procedures |
WATER RUNOFF CAN CAUSE
ENVIRONMENTAL DAMAGE. DIKE AND COLLECT WATER USED TO FIGT FIRE. WATER MAY BE
INEFFECTIVE. WEAR SCBA (PRESSURE DEMAND MSHA/NIOSH APPROVED OR EQUIVALENT)
AND FULL PROTECTIVE GEAR. WATER SPRAY MAY BE USED FOR COOLING CONTAINERS TO
PREVENT POSSIBLE PRESSURE BUILD-UP AND AUTOIGNITION OR EXPLOSION TO EXTREME
HEAT |
|
Unusual Fire/Explosion
Hazards |
EMPTY CONTAINERS RETAIN PRODUCT
RESIDUE AND CAN BE DANGEROUS. DO NOT PRESSURIZE, CUT, WELD, BRAZE, SOLDER,
DRILL, GRIND OR EXPOSE SUCH CONTAINERS TO HEAT, FLAME, SPARKS, STATIC
ELECTRICITY, OR OTHER SOURCES OR IGNITION. THEY MAY EXPLODE AND CAUSE INJURY
OR DEATH. EMPTY DRUMS SHOULD BE COMPLETELY DRAINED, PROPERLY GUNGED AND
PROMPTLY RETURNED TO A DRUM RECONDITIONER OR PROPERLY DISPOSED OF |
Mineral Spirits
Reactivity Data
|
Stability |
YES |
| Stability
Conditions to Avoid |
DO NOT STORE NEAR
HEATED SURFACES, OPEN FLAMES OR IGNITION SOURCES |
| Materials
to Avoid |
AVOID CONTACT WITH
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS |
| Hazardous
Decomposition Products |
THERMAL - CARBON
DIOXIDE |
| Hazardous
Polymerization |
NO |
|
Polymerization Conditions to Avoid |
WILL NOT OCCUR |
| LD50 - LD50
Mixture |
N/R |
Mineral Spirits
Health Hazard Data
| Route
of Entry: Skin |
YES |
| Route
of Entry: Ingestion |
YES |
| Route
of Entry: Inhalation |
YES |
| Health
Hazards - Acute and Chronic |
[EYE]
IRRITATION, REDNESS, TEARING AND BLURRED VISION. [SKIN[ PROLONGED OR
REPEATED EXPOSURE CAN CAUSE MODERATE IRRITAITON. DEFATTING AND DERMATITIS. [INHAL]
NASAL AND RESPIRATORY IRRITATION, DIZZINESS, NAUSEA AND HEADACHE [INGEST]
CAN CAUSE GASTROINTESTINAL IRRITAITON, NAUSEA, VOMITING AND NAUSEA |
|
Carcinogenity: NTP |
NO |
|
Carcinogenity: IARC |
NO |
|
Carcinogenity: OSHA |
NO |
|
Explanation of Carcinogenity |
NOT CURRENTLY
LISTED |
|
Symptoms of Overexposure |
SEE ABOVE |
| Medical
Cond. Aggrevated by Exposure |
NONE LISTED |
|
Emergency/First Aid Procedures |
[EYES] FLUSH
WITH WATER FOR 15 MIN WHILE LIFTING EYE LIDS. GET MED ATTEN [SKIN] WASH
EXPOSED AREA WITH SOAP AND WATER. IF IRRITATION DEVELOPS SEEK MED ATTEN.
[INGEST] DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. GET MED ATTEN IMMEDIATELY.[INHAL] REMOVE
PERSON TO FRESH AIR. ADMINISTER OXYGEN IF NECESSARY. SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION |
Eye Contact: Check for and remove any contact lenses. Do not
use an eye ointment. Seek medical attention.
Skin Contact:
After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of water.
Gently and thoroughly wash the contaminated skin
with running water and non-abrasive soap. Be particularly
careful to clean folds, crevices, creases and groin.
Cover the irritated skin with an emollient. If irritation
persists, seek medical attention. Wash contaminated
clothing before reusing.
Serious Skin Contact:
Wash with a disinfectant soap and cover the contaminated skin
with an anti-bacterial cream. Seek medical
attention.
Inhalation: Allow the victim to rest in a well ventilated
area. Seek immediate medical attention.
Serious Inhalation:
Evacuate the victim to a safe area as soon as possible. Loosen
tight clothing such as a collar, tie, belt or
waistband. If breathing is difficult, administer oxygen. If the
victim is not breathing, perform mouth-to-mouth
resuscitation. Seek medical attention.
Ingestion:
Do not induce vomiting. Loosen tight clothing such as a collar,
tie, belt or waistband. If the victim is not
breathing, perform mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. Seek immediate
medical attention.
Serious Ingestion: Not available.
Mineral Spirits
Precautions for
Safe Handling and Use
|
Steps if Material Released/Spilled |
VENTILATE THE AREA. COVER SPILL WITH INERT ABSORBENT
MATERIAL AND SHOVEL WITH NON-SPARKING TOOLS INTO CONTAINER. REMOVE CONTAINER
TO A SAFE AREA AND SPILL |
|
Neutralizing Agent |
NR |
|
Waste Disposal Method |
DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE TO ALL STATE AND FEDERAL
LAWS |
|
Handling and Storage Precautions |
STORE IN A CLEAN DRY AREA. KEEP AWAY FROM SPARKS,
FIRE AND REMOTE IGNITION SOURCES |
|
Other Precautions |
DO NOT TAKE INTERNALLY. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF
CHILDREN. KEEP CONTAINERS CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE. AVOID PROLONGED OR
REPEATED CONTACT WITH SKIN, AVOID BREATHING VAPORS |
Mineral Spirits
Control Measures
|
Respiratory Protection |
IF TLV OF THE PRODUCT OR ANY COMPONENE TIS EXCEEDED, USE A RESPIRATOR
WITH APPROPRIATE CARTRIDGES (MIOSH APPROVED) ENGINEERING OR MANAGEMENT
CONTROLS SHOULD BE IMPLEMENTED TO REDUCE EXPOSURE |
|
Ventilation |
LOCAL EXHAUSE MUST BE SUFFICIENT TO KEEP AIRBORNE VAPOR CONCENTRATIONS
BELOW THE TLV LIMIT |
|
Protective Gloves |
CHEM RESISTANT |
|
Eye Protection |
SAFETY GLASSES WITH SIDE SHIELDS |
|
Other Protective Equipment |
IT IS SUGGESTED THAT A SOURCE OF CLEAN WATER BE AVAILABLE IN THE WORK
AREA FOR FLUSHING EYES AND SKIN |
|
Work Hygenic Practices |
WASH WITH SOAP AND WATER AFTER HANDELING ANY CHEMICAL |
|
