CHEMICAL FACT SHEET for emergency responders

 

CHEMICAL:

Turpentine

 

C10H16

1299

8006-64-2

128

 

 

 

2

3

0

Chemical Formula

UN #

C.A.S. #

ERG . #

Hazardous Substance

Extremely Hazardous Substance

RQ

Health

Fire

Reactivity

 

Characteristics

Exposure Limits

 

Common Uses

Appearance:

Clear liquid

LEL:

.89%

 

 

Paint thinner, solvent cleaner

 

 

Vapor Density

4.7

UEL:

Unk.

Specific Gravity:

0.86

IDLH:

800 ppm

Flash Point:

95 F

STEL:

 

Auto Ignit.:

488F

PEL:

100 ppm

Vapor Pressure:

4.4

 

 

pH:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Emergency Response PPE (Fire Fighters)

 

Hazards

Respiratory: 

SCBA

 

 

Flammable

Skin irritation, dizziness, suffocation

Container may explode when exposed to extreme heat.

Eye/Face/Body: 

          Rubber gloves, face shield or goggles                 

 

 

 

 

 

Emergency Medical Actions

 

Incompatible

 

Remove victim from area, remove contaminated clothing

Flush with water for 20 minutes

Wash skin with mild soap and water.

Do not induce vomiting

 

 

Oxidizers

Chromic anhydrides

 

 

 

 

 

Notes

 

Initial and Protective Action Distances

 

If transferring product to other container, use proper grounding/bonding.

 

 

Small Spills <>

Use absorbents, eliminate ignition

 

 

Large Spills <>

Isolate for 1000 ft downwind for spill.

If tank vehicle is involved, evacuate for ½ mile, all directions.

 

 

 

Emergency Response Actions

 

Contain spills, use absorbents, avoid ignition sources.