Product Name: Auxiliary Drier
Other Names: Drier Additive, Catalyst Booster, Paint Accelerator
Recommended Use: Industrial drying agent for paint and coatings
Supplier: ABC Chemical Industries
Address: 1234 Industrial Park Road, Anytown, USA
Telephone: +1-555-234-5678
Emergency Contact: CHEMTREC +1-800-424-9300
Hazard Classification: Acute Toxicity (Oral, Dermal, Inhalation), Skin Irritant, Eye Irritant, Target Organ Toxicity
Label Elements: Pictograms (Exclamation Mark, Health Hazard)
Signal Word: Danger
Hazard Statements: Harmful if swallowed, May cause skin irritation, Causes eye irritation, Suspected of causing cancer, Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child
Precautionary Statements: Avoid breathing dust, Wear protective gloves, Wash thoroughly after handling, Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area
Cobalt Octoate: 10-15%
Calcium Octoate: 5-10%
Zirconium Carboxylate: 3-7%
Mineral Spirits: 60-75%
Other Additives: Proprietary, less than 1% each
CAS Numbers: 136-52-7 (Cobalt Octoate), 19855-56-2 (Zirconium Carboxylate), 8052-41-3 (Mineral Spirits)
Inhalation: Move person to fresh air. Seek medical attention for difficulty breathing.
Eye Contact: Rinse cautiously with water for 15 minutes, holding eyelids open. Remove contact lenses if present and easy. Seek medical attention.
Skin Contact: Wash skin with plenty of soap and water. Remove contaminated clothing and wash before reuse.
Ingestion: Do not induce vomiting. Rinse mouth with water. Seek immediate medical attention.
Symptoms: Irritation, redness, coughing, nausea, dizziness, headache
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Dry chemical, foam, carbon dioxide, water spray
Unsuitable Media: Direct water stream on burning product may spread fire
Fire Hazards: Vapors may form explosive mixtures with air, risk of flashback
Protective Equipment for Firefighters: Self-contained breathing apparatus, full protective clothing
Special Procedures: Remove containers from area if safe, cool containers with water spray to prevent explosion
Personal Precautions: Use personal protective equipment as specified in Section 8, avoid breathing vapors, ventilate area
Environmental Precautions: Prevent entry into sewers, waterways, or soil
Cleanup Methods: Absorb with inert material (e.g., sand, vermiculite), collect in suitable container for disposal, wash spill site with water after collection
Decontamination: Dispose contaminated material as hazardous waste, follow local regulations
Safe Handling: Use only in well-ventilated areas, avoid contact with skin and eyes, do not breathe vapors or mist
Storage Requirements: Store in tightly closed, labeled containers in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from sources of ignition, oxidizers, and acids
Incompatibilities: Strong oxidizers, acids
Exposure Limits: Cobalt compounds ACGIH TLV 0.02 mg/m3 (TWA), Mineral Spirits OSHA PEL 500 ppm
Engineering Controls: Local exhaust ventilation, general room ventilation
Personal Protective Equipment: Chemical resistant gloves (nitrile or neoprene), safety goggles, flame-resistant lab coat, organic vapor respirator if ventilation inadequate
Hygiene Measures: Wash hands and face after handling, remove contaminated clothing, do not eat or drink in work area
Appearance: Slightly viscous, clear or pale amber liquid
Odor: Mild hydrocarbon
Odor Threshold: Not available
pH: Not applicable
Melting/Freezing Point: Below -20°C
Boiling Point/Range: 145–200°C
Flash Point: 39°C (closed cup)
Evaporation Rate: Slow
Flammability: Flammable liquid
Upper/Lower Flammability Limits: 0.6–7% (v/v)
Vapor Pressure: 2.4 mm Hg at 20°C
Vapor Density: >1 (Air = 1)
Relative Density: 0.92–0.98 g/cm³
Solubility: Not soluble in water
Partition Coefficient: log Kow: 6–9
Auto-ignition Temperature: 245°C
Decomposition Temperature: Not determined
Viscosity: 80–200 mPa·s at 25°C
Chemical Stability: Stable at ambient temperature under normal storage and handling conditions
Reactivity: May react with strong oxidizers, acids
Conditions to Avoid: Open flame, high heat, sparks, static discharge, prolonged exposure to light
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, metal oxides, organic vapors
Polymerization: Does not undergo hazardous polymerization
Acute Toxicity: Harmful by ingestion, inhalation, and skin absorption
Dermal Effects: Prolonged exposure can produce skin irritation, redness, dermatitis
Ocular Effects: Irritation, watering, redness, potential for corneal injury in severe cases
Inhalation Effects: Headache, drowsiness, respiratory irritation, nausea
Chronic Exposure: Risk of cumulative toxicity, cobalt compounds have been linked to cancer, reproductive harm (see IARC and NTP reports), potential for lung and heart damage
Routes of Exposure: Inhalation, skin and eye contact, ingestion
Sensitizing Effects: Sensitization by skin contact possible
Aquatic Toxicity: Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment
Persistence and Degradability: Not readily biodegradable; components may persist in soil and water
Bioaccumulative Potential: Cobalt and zirconium compounds show moderate bioaccumulation
Mobility: Tends to adsorb to soil particles, limited groundwater migration
Other Adverse Effects: Harmful to plant and animal life at high concentrations, may affect soil microorganisms
Waste Handling: Dispose of material in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations
Disposal Methods: Incinerate in approved facility or landfilling at permitted site
Container Disposal: Empty containers retain residue and vapors, handle accordingly; puncture and dispose of at licensed facility
Classified: Hazardous waste due to potential toxicity and flammability
UN Number: UN1263
Proper Shipping Name: Paint Related Material (contains Auxiliary Drier)
Transport Hazard Class: 3 (Flammable Liquid)
Packing Group: III
Labels: Flammable Liquid
Special Precautions: Keep away from heat, open flames, strong oxidants
Marine Pollutant: Yes, due to heavy metal content
Reportable Quantity (RQ): Cobalt compound threshold may trigger regulatory notification
U.S. Regulations: Listed on TSCA Inventory, SARA Title III Section 313 (cobalt and compounds), CERCLA, OSHA Hazardous Chemical
California Proposition 65: Contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm
European Union: Classified under REACH regulation as hazardous; labels required under CLP
International: IATA: Flammable liquid, IMDG: Marine pollutant, GHS compliant labeling required
Other: Local workplace regulations on hazardous chemicals, PPE, air monitoring and storage must be followed
