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: SELF-ETCHING PRIMER                                FORMULA: Paint product containing mixture of solvents

APPEARANCE: Pale gray liquid                                ODOR: Characteristic

DENSITY: Approx 1.05                         

II. HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS

Chemical                                SYMBOL                                LEVEL                                RISK                                CAS NO.  
Xylene                                Xn - Harmful                                10 – 25%                            R10                               1330-20-7  
Isopropanol                          F – Flammable                              0 – 5%                              R11                                 67-63-0  
Butanol                                Xn – Harmful                                5 – 10%                             R10                                71-36-3             

III. FIRE & EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA

FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES:  Fight fires with CO2, dry powder, or chemical foam.  Do not use water jets.  Burning material may emit toxic fumes and smoke, so avoid inhalation of burning products.

FLASH POINT: 70 Degrees F (21 degrees C)   AUTO FLAMMABILITY TEMP: 914 Degrees F (490 degrees C)   EXPLOSIVE LIMITS: lower 1.0%. Upper 6.6% (Xylene)  VOLATILE CONTENT: 65%  SOLUBILITY: Immiscible with water.  VISCOSITY: 1500 cp

IV. HEALTH HAZARD DATA

HUMAN EFFECTS & SYMPTOMS OF OVEREXPOSURE:  
INHALATION:  Drowsiness, irritation of respiratory tract.  
SKIN: May cause irritation with prolonged contact.  
EYES: Irritation and soreness.  
INGESTION: Sore throat, stomachache, nausea.

EXPOSURE CONTROL / PERSONAL PROTECTION

Component                                8 Hour TWA                                15 min STEL  
Xylene                                               100 ppm                                150 ppm

Isopropanol                                400 ppm                                500 ppm

Butanol                                100 ppm                                150 ppm

V. EMERGENCY & FIRST AID PROCEDURES

EYE CONTACT:  Splash (eyes): Irrigate with copious quantities of water, seek medical attention.

SKIN CONTACT:  Remove contaminated clothing.  Wash affected areas thoroughly with soap and water.  Wash contaminated clothing before re-use.

INHALATION:  Remove to fresh air, seek medical attention.

INGESTION: Do not induce vomiting.  Drink plenty of water seek medical attention. 

DO NOT GIVE ANYTHING BY MOUTH TO AN UNCONSIOUS PERSON. Consult physician.

VI. PROTECTION RECOMMENDATIONS

EYE PROTECTION:  Not necessary.

PROTECTIVE CLOTHING:  Recommended.

SKIN PROTECTION:  Barrier cream recommended.

RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: An air-supplied respirator is strongly recommended for spray application.

VII. SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURES

DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS:  This material and contaminated container should be disposed of in accordance with local regulations.

PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN HANDLING AND STORING: Keep away from heat, sparks, open flame; use with adequate ventilation.  Avoid prolonged or repeated contact with skin and eyes.  Use only in well ventilated areas.

STEPS TO BE TAKEN IN CASE MATERIAL IS RELEASED OR SPILLED: This product will readily flow.  Contain and collect any spillage with sand or earth.  Keep product from drains.  Avoid sources of ignition.  Dispose of in accordance with local, state and federal regulations.

IX. SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS & STORAGE DATA

PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN HANDLING AND STORING: Store below 77 degrees F (25 degrees C), in a dry and well ventilated area in original containers.

TRANSPORT INFORMATION:  SHIPPING NAME: Paint  UN NUMBER: UN 1263   CLASS NO:  3.3   PACKING GROUP:  III

REGULATORY INFORMATION:  MIXTURE: Contains Xylene, mixture of isomers.  SYMBOL: Xn – harmful, flammable.  RISK PHRASES:  R20/21 – harmful by inhalation and skin contact.  R-38 – Irritation to skin.   SAFETY PHRASES:  S23 – Do not breath vapors or spray.  S25 – Avoid eye contact.  S51 – Use only in well ventilated areas.

REVISED 11/24/05