SAFETY DATA SHEET: Thinners

Section 1: Product and Company Identification

Name: Lacquer Thinners

Use: Paints

Company: OSAKS ENTERPRISES LTD

Distributor:

Address: #16-19 Adesh Drive

Contact: 736-4916

Section 2: Hazards and Identification

Oral: Harmful if swallowed.

Principal routes of exposure: eyes, skin,

POTENTIAL ACUTE HEALTH EFFECTS

Eye: Causes eye irritation

Skin: May be irritating to extra sensitive skin

Inhalation: Damage to lungs

Ingestion: Will cause upset feeling. Induce vomiting to prevent any internal
damages.

Medical conditions aggravated: None Known

Section 3: Composition

Ingredients Weight Percent %

Methanol 0.5-10%
Xylene 30-40%
Toluene 30-40%
Acetone 50%

Section 4: First Aid Procedure

Contact with Eyes: Wash eyes with cold water for 2 minutes, if contacts are on
remove them and wash eyes. See medical attention after.

Skin Contact: Remove contaminated clothes then wash area with water. No
damage done by liquid to skin.

Inhalation: Irritation to nose if exposed to large amounts.

Ingestion: Seek medical attention immediately

Administer first aid treatment as soon as possible if any of the following events
above take place and contact the nearest local health facility for further medical
help.

Section 5: Fire Fighting

Flammability: High

Flash Point: 93oC

Products of Combustion: See section 10

Suitable Extinguishing Media: Foam Fire Extinguisher

Specific Hazards: Toxic fumes in high quantity

Specific methods of handling: Use gloves and gas mask when using thinners.
Section 6: Accidental Release Measure

Personal Precautions: See section 8

Spill Response: Contain leakage and use absorbents to remove liquids .Carefully
wash area to remove the chemicals. Switch off any electrical device for large spills
to avoid fire.

Environmental precautions: Do not allow large amounts to be spilled into natural

water ways.

Section 7: Handling and Storage

Handling: Handle with care. Use gloves and gas mask when used in a closed room.
Keep away from using by open flame or hot works.

Use Proper PPE when using the product.

Storage: Rotate stock regularly, store in cool place, and do not stack goods more
than 10 boxes high. Keep out of reach of children. Store away from hot works area.

Section 8: Exposure Controls/ PPE

Exposure Limits: 500 ppm

Engineering Controls: General room ventilations are adequate and smoke dectors

PPE Eyes: safety glasses

PPE Hands: chemical resistant gloves

PPE Respiratory: gas mask

PPE Feet: chemical resistant boots

PPE Body: coverall

Section 9: Physical and Chemical Properties

Colour: Varied

White Flash Point: 93oC

Odor: High

Water Solubility: Average

ph of solution: 6.4-7.3

Evaporation Rate: High

Specific gravity: 1700

Odor Threshold: High

Melting Point: N/A

Section 10: Stability and Reactivity

Stable: Yes

Conditions to avoid: Temperatures above 40oC and high humidity

Materials to avoid: Avoid mixing directly with any other cleaning chemicals.

Possibility of Hazard: High fire hazard

Section 11: Toxicological Information

Acute effects: See section 2

Chronic effects: Irritating smell, headaches, cacogenic materials used which

causes long term cancer effects if proper ppe isn’t used

Target Organs: eyes and skin

Section 12: Disposal Consideration

Disposal method: Comply with all state laws and regulations with respect to
disposal of chemical waste. Wash storage containers properly and contact the
government chemical waste removal companies to properly dispose of the
unwanted waste.

Section 13: Transport Information

Ensure that the storage area is clean and the temperature is not above 40oC. Liquid
must be transported in sealed containers.

Section 14: Other Information

Health 2
Flammability 3
Physical Hazard 0

0- None
1- Slight
2- Moderate
3- High
4- Extreme
The information provided in this Material Safety Data Sheet is correct to the best of our knowledge, information
and belief at the date of its publication. The information given is designed only as a guidance for safe handling,
use, processing, storage, transportation, disposal and release and is not to be considered a warranty or quality
specification. The information relates only to the specific material designated and may not be valid for such
material used in combination with any other materials or in any process, unless specified in the text.

Prepared by : S.Boodoo Bsc Chemical and Process Engineering

On behalf of: OSAKS ENTERPRISES LTD