Material Safety Data Sheet                                                         January 2, 2007   

Product Identification  NISSEN METAL MARKER – YELLOW

 

J.P. Nissen Co.                         Phone: 215-886-2025

2544 Fairhill Avenue                            Fax: 215-886-0707

P.O. Box 339                                        Emergency: 1-800-424-9300

Glenside, PA 19038

 

HMIS Ratings-  Health 1 Flammability 2 Reactivity 1

NFPA Ratings- Health 1 Flammability 2 Reactivity 0

 

Hazardous ingredients – The information on this MSDS sheet refers to paint used in markers, however it                      applies to these paints in bulk.  The paint is contained in a valve action reservoir and will not leak under                     normal conditions.

 

Ingredients                              CAS#                            %                      Exposure Limits

Mineral spirits              64742-88-7                    34-37                100ppm/8-hrs pel

Urethane resin             proprietary                   32-34                See note

Organoclay                              68911-87-5                    1-2                   0.1 mg/cu.m*

Pigment Yellow 74                   #6358-31-2                    0-4                   not established

Pigment Yellow 83                   #5567-15-7                    0-3                    not established

 

Note: Urethane Resin manufactured by Reichold Chemicals

          P.O. Box 13582 Research Triangle Park, NC 27709

          EMERGENCIES: 800-424-9300

* Value applies to free dust, not as bound in a paint matrix.

 

Physical Data

Boiling point: 318-385 F                       Vapor density: Heavier than air.

Volatile %: 37% by volume        Specific gravity: Less than 1.

Evaporation rate: Slower than n-butyl acetate

Appearance: Yellow viscous liquid with an aromatic odor.

Volatile Organic Compound data not required because product only produced in quantities of less than 1 liter

Fire and Explosion Data

Flammability Class: 2              Flashpoint: 111 deg.F  LEL:1%  UEL: 7%

Extinguishing Media:   Foam, Carbon dioxide, or any Class B extinguishing agent.  Water may be unsuitable as an extinguishing medium, but helpful in keeping adjacent containers cool.

Health Hazard Data

Listed as possible carcinogen: NTP – No IARC – OSHA – No

Symptoms of over exposure: Headache, Dizziness, Nausea, Coughing, Eye, Throat and Skin Irritation.

Effects of overexposure: Slight to severe irritation to eyes and mucous membranes.  Dermatitis.

             Affects central nervous system.

Emergency first aid: Inhalation; seek fresh air.  Give artificial respiration if not breathing.

                                   Skin contact; Wash with soap and water.  Ingestion; Call Physician.

Reactivity Data

Stability: Stable  Hazardous polymerization: Will not occur.

Conditions to avoid: Heat, open flames and sparks.

Incompatibility: Do not expose to strong oxidizers.

Hazardous decomposition products: Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide.

Environmental Protection Procedures

Remove all sources of ignition, ventilate area, and use absorbent material to clean spills.

Disposal method: Dispose of waste in accordance with all local, state and federal regulations.

Control Measures

Respiratory protection: None required under normal use.

Ventilation: Normal-working conditions.

Protective Equipment: Safety glasses or goggles and gloves. No special clothing required under normal

conditions of use.                      

Transportation

Shipping Class ORM-D

UN Number: 1263

Package Group III

Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) States:

All components of this product are listed in the EPA’s Inventory of Chemical Substances as required under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)

California Proposition 65 (Chemicals known to cause cancer)