KOPPERS CO INC -- NITROCELLULOSE  -- 8010-00-242-6319
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:NITROCELLULOSE
MSDS Date:01/01/1987
FSC:8010
NIIN:00-242-6319
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:KOPPERS CO INC
Address:3000 KOPPERS BLDG
City:PITTSBURGH
State:PA
ZIP:15219-1818
Country:US
CAGE:80592
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:KOPPERS CO INC
Address:3000 KOPPERS BLDG
Box:City:PITTSBURGH
State:PA
ZIP:15219-1818
Country:US
CAGE:80592

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

Ingred Name:ALKYD/NITROCELLULOSE

Ingred Name:NAPHTHA (PETROLEUM SPIRITS OR BENZIN)
CAS:8030-30-6
RTECS #:SE7555000
Fraction by Wt: 9.0%
OSHA PEL:100 PPM

Ingred Name:AMSCO 6645 SOLVENT
Fraction by Wt: 18.7%
ACGIH TLV:200PPM

Ingred Name:ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL  (SARA III)
CAS:67-63-0
RTECS #:NT8050000
OSHA PEL:400 PPM/500 STEL
ACGIH TLV:400 PPM/500STEL;9192

Ingred Name:N-BUTYL ACETATE  (SARA III)
CAS:123-86-4
RTECS #:AF7350000
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:150 PPM
ACGIH TLV:150 PPM/200STEL;9394
EPA Rpt Qty:5000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:5000 LBS

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

Effects of Overexposure:SYSTEMIC TOXIC EFFECTS MAY ALSO RESULT FR SKIN
    ABSORB.IRRIT TO EYES,NOSE & THROAT NR OR ABOV 25PPM.

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

First Aid:IF INHALED,REMOVE TO FRESH AIR.IF NOT BREATHING,GIVE
    ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION,PREFERABLY MOUTH TO MOUTH.CALL A DR.IN CASE
    OF SKIN CONTACT,WASH THOROUGHLY W/SOAP & WATER,FOR EYES,FLUSH
    IMMED.W/PLENTY OF  WATER FOR 15 MIN. & CONTACT A DR.WASH CONTAM

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

Flash Point:23 F TCC -5C
Extinguishing Media:FOAM,DRY CHEMICAL,WATER SPRAY FOG OR CO*2.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE AIR SUPPLIED EQPMT FOR ENCL AREAS.COOL
    EXPOS CONTAINERS
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:KEEP AWAY FROM HEAT HEAT,SPARKS AND
    FLAME.

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

Spill Release Procedures:REMOVE ALL SOURCES OF
    IGNITION(FLAME,ELECTRICAL,STATIC OR FRICTIONAL SPARKS;HOT
    SURFACES,ETC.)AVOID BREATHING VAPORS.VENTILATE AREA.CONTAIN & SCOOP
    UP SPILL W/NON-SPARKING TOOLS,RAGS,ETC.USE INERT ABS ORBENT
    MATERIALS ON SM SPILLS OR ON RESIDUAL OF

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP CONTAINERS CLOSED & UPRIGHT TO
    PREVENT LEAKAGE.AVOID FLAMES,WELDING,SMOKING,SPARKS,OPEN
    LIGHTS,ETC.AND BREATHING OF VAP OR SPRAY MIST.AVD EYE &
Other Precautions:MAINTAIN GOOD PERSONAL HYGIENE.DO NOT USE IN CONFINED
    AREAS,TANK OR PIT W/O ADEQUATE VENTILATION.

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

Respiratory Protection:ORGANIC VAP CANISTER WHERE OXYGEN CONTENT IS
    ADEQUATE & VAP CONCENTR
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST & MECHANICAL
Protective Gloves:RUBBER GLOVES
Eye Protection:GOGGLES
Supplemental Safety and Health
HAZ.INGRED:BUTYL CELLOSOLVE,EP3600000,6.3%,25PPM;METHYL ISOBUTYL
    CARBINOL, PO5776000,5.0%,25PPM;METHYL ISOBUTYL
    KETONE,PO6125000,8.0%,50 PPM.METHYL ETHYL
    KETONE,PM7780000,5.2%,200PPM

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

HCC:F2
Vapor Density:HEAV
Spec Gravity:8.0 LB
Evaporation Rate &amp; Reference:N. BUTYL ACET-FAST
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:VISCOUS BLUE LIQUID W/TYPICAL SOLVENT ODOR
Percent Volatiles by Volume:74

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE W/LOCAL APPLICABLE
    REGS.

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