CHARTER CHEMICALS/CHARTER INTERNATIONAL OIL CO. -- VM&P NAPHTHA  -- 6810-00N008276
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:VM&P NAPHTHA
MSDS Date:01/01/1987
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N008276
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:CHARTER CHEMICALS/CHARTER INTERNATIONAL OIL CO.
Address:8938 MANCHESTER ST
Box:5008
City:HOUSTON
State:TX
ZIP:77012-2149
Country:US
CAGE:EO579
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:CHARTER CHEMICALS/CHARTER INTERNATIONAL OIL CO.
Box:5008
CAGE:EO579
Company Name:CHARTER INTERNATIONAL OIL CO
Address:8938 MANCHESTER ST
Box:5008
City:HOUSTON
State:TX
ZIP:77012-2149
Country:US
CAGE:60776

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:NAPHTHA (PETROLEUM SPIRITS OR BENZIN)
CAS:8030-30-6
RTECS #:SE7555000
Fraction by Wt: 100%
OSHA PEL:100 PPM

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

Effects of Overexposure:VAPORS MAY DAMAGE CENTRAL NERVOUS SYS & CAUSE
    RESPIRATORY IRRITATION,MUSCULAR WEAKNESS,(SEE SUPP DAT

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:SKIN CONTACT:WASH IMMED W/SOAP & WATER. EYE CONTACT:WASH
    IMMED W/PLENTY OF WATER FOR 15 MINUTES. INHALATION:REMOVE FROM
    EXPOSURE. PROVIDE FRESH AIR & REST. USE ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION IF
    NEEDED. INGEST ION:DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. CALL A PHYSICIAN IMMED

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Flash Point:52F,11.1C (TCC)
Lower Limits:1.2
Upper Limits:6.0
Extinguishing Media:(1) MECHANICAL FOAM,(2) DRY CHEMICAL,(3) WATER
    FOG,(4) CO*2
Fire Fighting Procedures:STR H*20 STREAM SPREADS FIRE. AVOID INHAL
    VAP-FRESH AIR RSPT
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:A VAPOR ACCUMULATION WOULD FLASH &/OR
    EXPLODE IF IGNITED. FLAMMABLE LIQUID.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:REMOVE ALL POSSIBLE IGNITION SOURCES. AVOID
    BREATHING VAPORS. PROVIDE ADEQUATE VENTILATION. IN CASE OF
    SPILLAGE,ABSORB & DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE W/FEDERAL,STATE & LOCAL
    APPLICABLE REGULATIONS. CALL E MERGENCY # IF SPILL POSES THREAT TO
    MAN/ENVIRONMNT

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP CLOSURES TIGHT & UPRIGHT TO
    PREVENT LEAKAGE. KEEP CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE. DO NOT TRANSFER TO
    UNMARKED CNTNR.READ ALL WARNING LABELS(SEE OTHR PREC
Other Precautions:HANDLING&STORING:STORE IN COOL,WELL VENTILATED
    AREA.GROUND CNTNRS WHEN FILLING/EMPTYING. VENTILATION:(GENERAL)-USE
    EXPLOSION-PROOF EQUIP.USE ONLY W/ADEQUATE VENT.AVOID POTENTIAL
    INGITN SOURCES

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING
    APPARATUS IF EXCEED TLV
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST-TO DANGER SAFE AREA;MECHANICAL (SEE OTHR
    PREC)
Protective Gloves:CHEM RESISTANT
Eye Protection:USE SAFETY GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:AS REQUIRED TO AVOID SKIN CONTACT OR
    BREATHING VAPORS
Supplemental Safety and Health

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:247/272F
Vapor Density:4.07
Spec Gravity:0.739
Evaporation Rate &amp; Reference:1.7 (N-BU AC)
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:WHITE WATER LIQUID;MILD HYDROCARBON ODOR
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100%

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
AVOID STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:AVOID HEAT,SPARKS,FLAME & OTHER SOURCES OF
    IGNITION.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON MONOXIDE IF BURNED
    W/INSUFFICIENT AIR.

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE IN ACCORDANCE W/LOCAL,STATE & FEDERAL
    REGULATIONS. USE QUALIFIED DISPOSAL COMPANY TO INCINERATE,OR
    OTHERWISE DISCARD,AT AN APPROVED FACILITY. DO NOT INCINERATE CLOSED
    CONTAINERS.

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