MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Manufacturer's Name: GAMBLIN ARTISTS COLORS CO.
PO Box 625
Portland, OR 97207
Product: Refined Linseed Oil, Cold Pressed Linseed Oil, Stand Oil
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SECTION 1 -- PRODUCT IDENTITY
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Date prepared: 10/04/94 Emergency telephone no. 503/235-1945
Preparer's Name: R. Gamblin
HMIS Information
Health: 0
Chemical name: Vegetable oil
Flammability: 1
Reactivity: 0
Chemical formula: N/A (mixture)
DOT shipping class: Class III Combustible
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SECTION II -- HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS
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Chemical names:
CAS#
Wt%
OSHA PEL ACGIH TLV 8001-26-1
Is not hazardous under the Department of Labor definitions.
These are reportable chemicals under 40 CFR 372. SARA Title III Section 313
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SECTION III -- PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS
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Boiling range: N/A
Specific gravity: 0.9350
Vapor pressure: N/A
% volatile (volume): 0
Vapor density: N/A
Evaporation rate (BuOAc = 1): N/A
Solubility (specify solvents): Insoluble in water. Soluble in most petroleum solvents.
Appearance and odor: A pale yellow, oily liquid.
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SECTION IV -- FIRE AND EXPLOSION DATA
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Flash point: >550 degree F
Extinguishing media: CO2, dry chemical, water fog
Special firefighting procedures: Water or foam may cause frothing if directed into container
of burning material. Use water to cool containers exposed to heat.
Unusual fire and explosion hazards: Contaminated rags or other easily ignited organic materials
are spontaneously combustible. Immerse in water after use.
Reactivity: Product is stable
Hazardous polymerization: Will not occur
Conditions to avoid: Avoid extreme heat
Hazardous decomposition products: N/A
Usual products of combustion: CO, CO2 and possibly acrolein.
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SECTION V -- HEALTH HAZARD DATA
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Route(s) of entry: Eye contact, ingestion of paint
Acute health effects: Eye contact may cause redness or irritation
Inhalation: N/A
Ingestion: No known adverse health effects
Skin contact: No know adverse health effects
EMERGENCY FIRST AID PROCEDURES:
Eye contact: Wash with clean water for at least fifteen minutes.
If irritation persists, get medical attention.
Inhalation: N/A
Skin contact: N/A
CHRONIC HEALTH EFFECTS:
Not listed as a carcinogen by the NTP, IARC, or OSHA; no adverse long-term effects are known.
No known adverse health affects to linseed oil.
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SECTION VI -- SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURE
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Steps to be taken in case material is spilled: Remove all sources of ignition.
Soak up spill with absorbent materials.
Waste disposal method: Rags and absorbent materials should be immersed in water.
Small amounts can be dried and disposed of as ordinary trash.
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SECTION VII - SPECIAL PROTECTION DATA
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Respiratory protection: None normally required
Ventilation: None normally required
Protective gloves: None normally required
Eye protection: Safety glasses if eye contact is likely; eyewash fountain should be accessible.
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SECTION III -- STORAGE AND HANDLING DATA
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Precautions to be taken in handling and storage: Store away from high temperature,
sparks or open flame. Read and observe all precautions on product label.
Other precautions: Wash hands after use. Immerse contaminated rags in water.
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The information contained herein is based on the data available to use and is believe to be
correct. However, Gamblin Artists Colors Co. makes no warranty, expressed or implied,
regarding the accuracy of these data or the results to be obtained from the use thereof.
Gamblin assumes no responsibility for injury from the use of the product described herein.