MET-L-CHEK COMPANY -- VP-30 PENETRANT  -- 6850-01-223-2867
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:VP-30 PENETRANT
MSDS Date:01/01/1997
FSC:6850
NIIN:01-223-2867
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:MET-L-CHEK COMPANY
Address:1639 EUCLID ST
City:SANTA MONICA
State:CA
ZIP:90404
Country:US
Info Phone Num:310-450-1111
Emergency Phone Num:310-450-1111/800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)
CAGE:98733
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:MET-L-CHEK COMPANY
Address:1639 EUCLID ST
Box:00000
City:SANTA MONICA
State:CA
ZIP:90404
Country:US
Phone:310-450-1111/FAX 310452-4046
CAGE:98733

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

Ingred Name:SOLVENT NAPHTHA (PETROLEUM) MEDIUM ALIPHATIC
CAS:64742-88-7
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:5 MG/M3 (OIL MIST)
ACGIH TLV:5 MG/M3 (OIL MIST)

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:TLV FOR OIL MIST IS 5 MG/M3.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:LIQUID IS MINIMALLY IRRITATING TO THE
    EYES AND SLIGHTLY IRRITATING TO THE SKIN. VAPORS MAY BE IRRITATING
    TO NOSE, THROAT & RESPIRATORY TRACT AND MAY CAUSE CNS DEPRESSION.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NO INGREDIENT OF A CONCENTRATION OF 0.1%
    OR GREATER IS LISTED AS A CARCINOGEN OR SUSPECTED CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION OF EYES, SKIN, NOSE, THROAT OR
    RESPIRATORY TRACT. GIDDINESS, HEADACHE, POSSIBLE VOMITING IF
    INGESTED.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PERSONS WITH PRE-EXISTING EYE, SKIN
    AND RESPIRATORY DISORDERS MAY BE MORE SUSCEPTIBLE TO THE EFFECTS OF
    THIS PRODUCT.

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

First Aid:IN ALL CASES GET MEDICAL ATTENTION. EYES-FLUSH WITH WATER FOR
    15 MINUTES. SKIN-REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHES. WASH WITH MILD SOAP &
    WATER. INHALED-REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GIVE OXYGEN OR ARTIFICIAL
    RESPIRAT ION AS NEEDED. INGESTED-DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING!

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

Flash Point Method:PMCC
Flash Point:144F,62C
Lower Limits:1
Upper Limits:6
Extinguishing Media:WATER FOG, CARBON DIOXIDE, SAND, FOAM/DRY CHEMICAL.
    DO NOT USE DIRECT STREAM OF WATER. COOL CONTAINERS WITH WATER
    SPRAY.
Fire Fighting Procedures:DO NOT ENTER ANY ENCLOSED OR CONFINED AREA
    WITHOUT PROPER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND NIOSH-APPROVED
    SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:CONTAINERS EXPOSED TO INTENSE HEAT FROM
    FIRE SHOULD BE COOLED WITH WATER TO PREVENT VAPOR PRESSURE BUILD-UP
    WHICH COULD RUPTURE CONTAINER.

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

Spill Release Procedures:ELIMINATE ALL SOURCES OF IGNITION. WEAR
    PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT. VENTILATE AREA. SOAK UP SPILL WITH
    NON-FLAMMABLE ABSORBENT SUCH AS SAND OR CLAY. PREVENT LIQUID FROM
    ENTERING SEWERS OR WATERWAYS.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL PLACE AWAY FROM FLAMES,
    SPARKS AND OXIDIZING MATERIALS.
Other Precautions:USE WITH ADEQUATE VENTILATION.

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

Respiratory Protection:IF ENGINEERING CONTROLS FAIL OR NON-ROUTINE USE
    OR AN EMERGENCY OCCURS; WEAR AN MSHA/NIOSH APPROVED RESPIRATOR WITH
    ORGANIC VAPOR CARTRIDGE OR AN AIR-SUPPLIED RESPIRATOR OR SCBA, AS
    REQUIRED. USE IAW  29 CFR 1910.134.
Ventilation:USE ADEQUATE MECHANICAL VENTILATION OR LOCAL EXHAUST TO
    MAINTAIN EXPOSURE BELOW TLV(S).
Protective Gloves:CHEMICAL RESISTANT.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES OR GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH STATION, SAFETY SHOWER, PROTECTIVE
    CLOTHING AS REQUIRED TO MINIMIZE SKIN CONTACT.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING AND BEFORE EATING,
    DRINKING, OR SMOKING. LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHES BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
FORMULA CHANGED. FOR PREVIOUS FORMULATION, SEE PNI A, SAME NSN.

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

HCC:V4
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:355F,179C
Vapor Pres:<5 @ 68F
Vapor Density:5.4
Spec Gravity:0.770
Evaporation Rate &amp; Reference:<0.1 (N-BUTYL ACETATE=1)
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:DEEP RED LIQUID, HYDROCARBON ODOR

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:AVOID FLAME, HEAT AND CONTACT WITH STRONG
    OXIDIZING AGENTS.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:MAY FORM CARBON MONOXIDE, CARBON
    DIOXIDE AND UNIDENTIFIED ORGANIC COMPOUNDS.
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:WILL NOT OCCUR.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL LOCAL, STATE
    AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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