Material Safety Data Sheet

Manufacturer: POR-15 Inc., P.O. Box 1235, Morristown, NJ 07962-1235 Telephone: 973-887-1999

Factory: 64 South Jefferson Road, Whippany, NJ 07981

Emergency Telephone No: 973-887-1999, 800-457-6715, 973-539-3236, Chemtrec 800-424-9300

PRODUCT NAME: POR-STRIP Paint Remover/Stripper PRODUCT NUMBER: 71555

PRODUCT CLASS: Paint Stripping Liquid PRODUCT USE: Paint Remover/Stripper

DOT HAZARD CLASSIFICATION: Not Regulated DOT ID NUMBER: ORM – A

HMIS RATING: Health: 2 Flammability: 0 Reactivity: 0 Personal Protection: 1

SCALE FOR HMIS RATING: Extreme = 4, High = 3, Moderate = 2, Slight = 1, Insignificant = 0

II. HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS

Key: N/A = Not applicable NAV = Not available NE = Not established

Product Composition

Ingredient
(CAS #)
WT OSHA ACGIH LD50 (ORAL) LD50 (DERMAL) LC50 VAPOR 
PRESSURE
% PEL STEL TLV STEL mg/kg mg/kg mg/kg (min Hg/degF)
Methylene Chloride*
(75-09-2)
79.45 500 NE 50 500 2000 2700 24445 PPM 390@68
Methanol
(67-65-1)
12.00 200 250 200 250 5628 15,800 64,000 96@68
2 – Butoxy Ethanol*
(111-76-2)
3.0 25 50 25 50 1480 490 700 0.6@68
Ammonium Hydroxide
(1336-21-6)
2.4 35 50 25 35 NAV NAV NAV 420@68
Isopropylamine*
(75 31 0)
1.5 5 10 5 10 NAV NAV NAV 470@68
Morpholine*
(110-91-8)
0.5 20 30 20 30 105 50 12,000 PPM 7@68
Xylene*
(1330-20-7)
1< 100 150 100 150 4300 3950 5000 5.1@68
Paraffin Wax
(N/A)
1< N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A

* Items indicated by an asterisk are subject to the reporting requirements of section 313 of the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act of 1980 and of 40CFR 372

III. PHYSICAL DATA

APPEARANCE: Water Clear STATE: Liquid ODOR: Moderate pH: 12 – 13

VISCOSITY (#4 Ford Cup): Water Thin SPECIFIC GRAVITY: (Water = 1) 1.15 VAPOR DENSITY (air = 1): > 1 MELTING POINT: N/A

VAPOR PRESSURE (mm Hg): Not established SOLUBILITY IN WATER: Emulsifies BOILING POINT: 104 - 405 Degrees F / 40 – 207 Degrees C

% VOLATILE BY VOLUME: 99% EVAPORATION RATE: (BAc=1): <1

IV. FIRE & EXPLOSION DATA

FLASH POINT (Method used TCC): None LEL: None EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Foam CO2, Dry Chemical Water Fog

UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS: This material will not support combustion unless the Methylene chloride has evaporated. Closed containers may explode when exposed to extreme heat. Decomposition of components may cause health hazard and yield carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, phosgene and / or HCL.

SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES: The use of a SCBA is recommended for fire fighters. Water spray may be useful in minimizing vapors and cooling containers exposed to heat and flame.

V. HEALTH HAZARD DATA

EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE: Harmful if inhaled; may be fatal or cause blindness if swallowed; cannot be made non-poisonous. Other symptoms: dizziness, nausea, narcosis, headache, and pulmonary conditions. Methylene Chloride is a possible human carcinogen. Repeated overexposure may cause central nervous system, kidney, liver, lung, cardiac, blood, and eye damage. EMERGENCY & FIRST AID PROCEDURES: EYE CONTACT: Flush with water (low pressure) for at least 15 minutes and call Doctor. SKIN CONTACT: Remove contaminated clothing. Wash affected areas thoroughly with soap and water. Wash contaminated clothing before re-use. INGESTION: Do not induce vomiting. Get medical attention AT ONCE. Note to Physician: Liver metabolizes part of the dose of Methylene Chloride to carbon monoxide, which may interfere with oxygen transport or utilization. Carboxyhemoglobin levels should be measured in patients symptomatic (headache, nausea, vomiting, malaise, shortness of breath, chest pain, etc.) after exposure to Methylene Chloride.

VI. REACTIVITY DATA

Stable normally. Hazardous polymerization won’t occur. Conditions to avoid: heat, open flame, sparks. Avoid: Oxidizers, alkali, H2O.

VII. SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURES

If material is released or spilled: absorb with sand, earth or other inert material. Wear protective clothing. Dispose in accordance with local, state and federal regulations. This product is a hazardous waste under RCRA regulation (40 CFR 261).

VIII. SAFE HANDLING AND USE INFORMATION

RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: Wear a respirator, NIOSH/MSHA approved during and after use. Follow Mfg. Directions for use. EYE PROTECTION: Safety goggles.

VENTILATION: Apply only in well-ventilated areas.

PROTECTIVE GLOVES: Use solvent protective rubber gloves, arm protectors, and safety glasses with side shields gloves.

IX. SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS & STORAGE DATA

Keep containers closed when not in use. Store away from ignition sources in well-ventilated areas. Keep out of reach of children.

X. ADDITIONAL REGULATORY INFORMATION

TSCA: All compounds of this material are included on the TSCA inventory of chemical substances. The information contained herein relates to the specific material identified. POR-15 Inc. believes that such information is accurate and reliable as of the date of this material safety data sheet, but no representation, guarantee, or warranty, expressly or implied, is made as to the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of the information. POR-15 Inc. urges persons receiving this information to make their own determination as to the information’s suitability and completeness for their particular application.

REVISED 11/24/05