Material Safety Data Sheet for Tung Oil

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The Real Milk Paint Co.
11 West Pumping Station Road
Quakertown, PA 18951
Phone: 215-538-3886
Fax: 215-538-5435

24 Hour Emergency Phone: Chem-Tel Inc. 800-255-3924

Date of Prep: 02/23/05

Section 1. - Identification:

MANUFACTURER:
COOPERATIVA AGRICOLA LTDA
DE PICADA LIBERTAD
CHINA NATIONAL CEREALS
COOPERATIVEA COLONIAS UNIDAS
AGROPEC IND LTDA

TRADE NAME: TUNG OIL (also Chinawood Oil)
CAS NUMBER: 8001-20-5
HMIS/NEPA HAZARD IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM: H-O F-2 R-0 P-B

Section 2. – Hazardous Ingredients:

Raw tung oil is not a hazardous material under current dept of labor definitions.

Section 3. – Physical Data:

Boiling Range:	N/A
Vapor Density	Heavier than Air
Percent Volatile by Volume:	N/A
Weight per Gallon:	Approximately 7.5 lbs.
Appearance:	Clear, Transparent Liquid - Amber to Light Brown
Specific Gravity @25°C:	0.933 – 0.938

Section 4. – Fire and Explosion Hazard Data:

Flammability Classifications:	DOT - Not Regulated
Flash Point:	ABOVE 250 DEG F
Extinguishing Media:	Sand
Unusual Fire & Explosion Hazards:	Keep containers tightly closed, Isolate from heat, electrical equipment, sparks and open flame. As with all vegetable oils, rags, steel wool or waste soaked with oil, may spontaneously catch fire if improperty discarded. Immediatley after use, place the oil soaked material in a sealed water-filled metal container.

Section 5. – Health Hazard Data

Effects of Overexposure:
A mild dermatitis may occur with prolonged contact if individual is sensitive; possible nausea upon injestion.

Emergency and First Aid Procedures:
Wash thoroughly with soap and water.

Section 6. – Reactivity Data

Stability:	Stable
Conditions to Avoid:	Caustic Amines, Alkanolamines, Inorganic Acids
Hazardous Decomposition Products:	Unknown if any
Hazardous Polymerization:	Will not occur

Section 7. – Spill or Leak Procedures

Steps to be taken in case material is released or spilled:
Confine with sand or other insert media. Return to containers. Dispose in accordance with local, state, & federal regulations.

Waste Disposal Method:
Call National Response Center 800-424-8802

Section 8. – Special Protection Information

Respiratory Protection: Not normally needed.

Ventilation: Normal plant ventillation.

Protective Gloves: Rubber or neoprene.

Other Protective Equipment: Not normally needed.

Eye Protection: Goggles as guard against splashing.

Section 9. – Disclaimer and/or Comments

The information in this MSDS was obtained from sources which we believe are reliable. However, the information is provided without any representation or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding its accuracy or corrections.

The conditions of handling, storage, use and disposal of the product are beyond our control and may be beyond our knowledge. For this and other reason, we do not assume responsibility and expressly disclaim liability for loss, damage, or expense arising out of or in any way connected with the handling, storage, use of disposal of the product.