VM & P Naphtha
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CAS
8032-32-4
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RTECS
OI6180000
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Synonyms & Trade Names
Ligroin, Painters naphtha, Petroleum ether, Petroleum spirit, Refined solvent naphtha, Varnish makers' & painters' naphtha
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DOT ID & Guide
1268 / 128 (petroleum distillates, n.o.s.)
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Exposure
Limits
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NIOSH REL: TWA 350 mg/m3 C 1800 mg/m3 [15-minute]
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OSHA PEL†: none
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IDLH
N.D.
See: IDLH INDEX
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Conversion
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Physical Description
Clear to yellowish liquid with a pleasant, aromatic odor.
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MW: 87-114 (approx)
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BP: 203-320°F
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FRZ: ?
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Sol: Insoluble
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VP: 2-20 mmHg
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IP: ?
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Sp.Gr(60°F): 0.73-0.76
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Fl.P: 20-55°F
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UEL: 6.0%
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LEL: 1.2%
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Class IB Flammable Liquid: Fl.P. below 73°F and BP at or above 100°F.
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Incompatibilities & Reactivities
None reported [Note: VM&P Naphtha is a refined petroleum solvent predominantly C7-C11 which is typically 55% paraffins, 30% monocycloparaffins, 2% dicycloparaffins & 12% alklybenzenes.]
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Measurement Methods
NIOSH 1550; OSHA 48
See: NMAM or OSHA Methods |
Personal Protection & Sanitation (See protection)
Skin: Prevent skin contact
Eyes: Prevent eye contact
Wash skin: When contaminated
Remove: When wet (flammable)
Change: No recommendation
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First Aid (See procedures)
Eye: Irrigate immediately
Skin: Soap wash promptly
Breathing: Respiratory support
Swallow: Medical attention immediately
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Respirator Recommendations
NIOSH
Up to 3500 mg/m3:
(APF = 10) Any chemical cartridge respirator with organic vapor cartridge(s)
(APF = 10) Any supplied-air respirator
Up to 8750 mg/m3:
(APF = 25) Any supplied-air respirator operated in a continuous-flow mode
(APF = 25) Any powered, air-purifying respirator with organic vapor cartridge(s)
Up to 17,500 mg/m3:
(APF = 50) Any chemical cartridge respirator with a full facepiece and organic vapor cartridge(s)
(APF = 50) Any air-purifying, full-facepiece respirator (gas mask) with a chin-style, front- or back-mounted organic vapor canister
(APF = 50) Any powered, air-purifying respirator with a tight-fitting facepiece and organic vapor cartridge(s)
(APF = 50) Any self-contained breathing apparatus with a full facepiece
(APF = 50) Any supplied-air respirator with a full facepiece
Emergency or planned entry into unknown concentrations or IDLH conditions:
(APF = 10,000) Any self-contained breathing apparatus that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode
(APF = 10,000) Any supplied-air respirator that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode in combination with an auxiliary self-contained positive-pressure breathing apparatus
Escape:
(APF = 50) Any air-purifying, full-facepiece respirator (gas mask) with a chin-style, front- or back-mounted organic vapor canister/Any appropriate escape-type, self-contained breathing apparatus
Important additional information about respirator selection
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Exposure Routes
inhalation, ingestion, skin and/or eye contact
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Symptoms
Irritation eyes, upper respiratory system; dermatitis; central nervous system depression; chemical pneumonitis (aspiration liquid)
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Target Organs
Eyes, skin, respiratory system, central nervous system
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