SPI Supplies SPI Supplies Division
Structure Probe, Inc.

P.O. Box 656 West Chester, PA 19381-0656 USA
Phone: 1-(610)-436-5400 Fax: 1-(610)-436-5755
E-mail: spi3spi@2spi.com

WWW: http://www.2spi.com
Manufacturer's CAGE: 1P573

Material Safety Data Sheet

SPI #05001-AB/05002-AB/05002-GA Silver Paint, SPI #05005-AB Silver Streaker™, and SPI #05008-AB Silver Kwik-Stik™

Section 01 Identification

Date Effective... July 31, 2009
              (most recent revision)


Chemical Name..... Silver paint


Chemical family...
Mixture of solvents, resins
and silver metal particles


Emergencies 
Use Only #'s:

Contacting CHEMTREC 24 Hour Emergency 
Worldwide phone : 1-(703)-527-3887
Worldwide FAX   : 1-(703)-741-6090
Toll-free phone : 1-(800)-424-9300 USA only

Product or Trade Name...
SPI #05001 and #05002 SPI Silver Paint;
#05005-AB Silver Streaker; 
#05008-AB Silver Quick-Stik


Hazardous Material
Information System
USA
Health 2 National Fire
Protection Association
USA
Fire Hazard 3
Reactivity 1
Personal Protection B
NFPA Rating: (estimated) Health: 2; Flammability: 3; Reactivity: 1


Section 02 Composition

CAS #............. Chemical Name	 	V.P. mm     LEL       Weight% 
                                                Hg@20C
7440-22-4 	Silver (metallic)               n/a         n/a       35-65
108-65-6 	1-methoxy-2-propanol acetate    3.7         1.5       10-30 
123-86-4 	Butyl acetate 			1.0         1.7       10-30 
65859-05-4 	Acrylic resin 			n/a         n/a       5-10% 
Chemical Formula......... Proprietary mixture 




Section 03 Hazard Identification


Emergency overview:

Appearance: Gray Paste
Flash Point: 76 °F (TCC), Butyl Acetate – Lowest Flashing component  
 
Warning! 
Flammable; Eye or Skin Irritant

Target Organs: Liver, Kidneys, Central Nervous System

Potential Health Effects

Eye: Irritating to the eyes.  May cause tearing, redness, swelling or temporary 
corneal damage.

Skin: Irritating to the skin.  Prolonged contact may cause dermatitis.

Ingestion: May cause headache, drowsiness and unconsciousness.

Inhalation: May cause irritation to the respiratory tract and to other mucous 
membranes.

Silver metallic 
Human effects of higher level acute, repeated or chronic overexposure my include argyria. 

1-methoxy-2-propanol acetate
Toxic effects described in animals include: By skin or eye contact: Mild skin irritation; eye irritation. 
Toxic effects of repeated or prolonged animal exposures include, by skin or eye contact: 

Skin effects; by inhalation. 

Respiratory effects: Degeneration of the olefractory epithelium; renal effects; non-specific 
effects, e.g. weight loss and irritation; liver effects. Additional animal tests have shown: No genetic 
damage in bacterial or mammalian cell cultures; no developmental toxicity. Human health effects of over 
exposure may include: By skin or eye contact; Skin irritation with discomfort or rash Eye irritation with 
discomfort, tearing or blurring of vision By inhalation: Nonspecific discomfort, e. g. nausea, headache, 
or weakness Human effects of higher level acute, repeated, or chronic overexpose my include: 

By inhalation: Irritation to the upper respiratory passages with coughing and discomfort. In addition, 
animal tests indicate commercial grade 1- methoxy-2-propanol acetone does not cause developmental toxicity. 
However, the tests of pure 2-methoxy-1-propanol acetate in rabbits and rats by inhalation have shown developmental 
toxicity. 2-methoxy-propanol acetate did not show developmental toxicity by skin contact. 2-methoxy-1-propanol 
acetate did not show developmental toxicity by skin contact. 2-methoxy-1-propanol acetate is present in commercial 
grade 1-methoxy-2-propanol acetate in low concentrations. 


Butyl acetate
Toxic effects described in animals include: By skin or eye contact: Skin Irritation; eye irritation By inhalation: 
Eye irritation, narcosis; upper respiratory irritation By ingestion: Narcosis Toxic effects of repeated or prolonged 
animal exposures include: By inhalation: Eye irritation; lower weight gain By ingestion: Liver effects Toxic effects 
of chronic animal tests include: By inhalation: Liver effects Additional animal tests have shows: Developmental 
toxicity at dosage levels showing maternal toxicity ; no genetic damage in animals, bacterial, or mammalian cell 
cultures. Human health effects of overexposure may include: By skin or eye contact: Skin irritation with discomfort, 
tearing, or blurring of vision By inhalation: Irritation of the upper respiratory passages with coughing and discomfort; 
nonspecific discomfort, e. g. nausea, headache or weakness. Human effects of higher level acute repeated or chronic 
overexposure may include: Temporary nervous system depression with anaesthetic effect, e. g. dizziness, headache, 
confusion, loss of coordination, loss of consciousness. Abnormal liver function as detected by laboratory tests. In 
addition: By skin or eye contact: Significant skin permeation appears unlikely; there are inconclusive or unverified 
reports of human sensitization. 

Acrylic resin 
Toxic effects described in animals include: Slight skin irritation Human health effects of overexposure my include: 
Allergic skin rashes Eye irritation with discomfort, tearing, or blurring of vision Nonspecific discomfort, e. g. 
nausea, headache, weakness Irritation of the upper respiratory passages, dizziness 




Section 04 First Aid Measures


Eyes: Immediately flush with copious amounts of water for at least 15 minutes.  Seek medical attention 
if discomfort persists.

Skin:  Remove contaminated clothing and wash skin with soap and water.  If irritation persists, seek 
medical attention.

Ingestion: Give two or more glasses of water immediately. Do NOT induce vomiting.  Seek immediate 
medical attention. 

Inhalation: Remove to fresh air.  If breathing is difficult, give oxygen and seek immediate medical 
attention.
 



Section 05 Fire Fighting Measures


Flash Point..................... 76°F
Explosive Limits (%V in air):
	LEL: 1.5
	UEL: 10.0
	
Fire Extinguishing Media:
Dry Chemical, CO2, water foam, "alcohol" foam, water spray to cool fire-exposed
containers and disperse vapor. 

Firefighting Procedure: 
Toxic decomposition products may form under fire conditions. Wear full
protective clothing and a full facepiece, positive pressure, self contained
breathing apparatus (SCBA). 

Fire and explosion hazards: 

	Easily ignited material which burns wit intense heat.

Keep away from sparks and open flames. Do not smoke in area with open product. 
The solvent vapors are heavier than air and may travel along the 
floor to a source of ignition and flashback. Use the product in
areas and equipment with appropriate National Electrical Code
(NEC) classification. Consider the need for spark proof tools. If
the product could be heated above its flashpoint during
processing or use, remove all sources of ignition, such as 
sparks, flames, or static discharge to prevent vapor ignition. Be 
sure also to decontaminate contaminated clothing and equipment 
with soap and water. Dispose of residues per federal, state, and
local regulations. 

Closed containers may explode from increased vapor pressure when exposed to extreme heat.  
Cool overheated closed containers with water spray, but do not spread the fire with cooling water.



Section 06 Accidental Release Measures


Spill Response: Evacuate the area of all unnecessary personnel. 

Action to take for spills: 
For small spills: Absorb on to rags, sand, or other absorbent material. 
For large spills: Get workers out of the affected area. If flammable liquids or vapors may be 
present, turn off electrical devices or other sources of sparks or flames. Wear protective equipment. 
Use supplied-air respiratory protection if vapor concentrations are not known. Contain spill at source 
by diking or absorbing with sand. Do not allow spill to spread to or intentionally flush to sewer or 
ground. Wash area thoroughly. Adequately ventilate area. Spill residue, cleaning rags, and absorbent 
may be refined to recover the precious metal content. 

Disposal considerations:
Components of this product may be considered hazardous, waste product may be refined to recover previous 
metal content. 




Section 07 Handling and Storage


Handling:

Adequate local ventilation should be used to keep exposures below 
applicable limits.  Other engineering controls such as totally enclosed 
handling systems are also preferred; respiratory protection will be 
needed if exposures can not be kept below applicable limits by other 
means.

Respiratory protection:

 Selection of a suitable respirator will depend on the properties
 of the contaminant (s) and their actual or expected air concentration
 vs. applicable limits. Consult ANSI Standard Z988.2 for decision logic  
 to select appropriate NIOSH/MESA approved respirators.  If respirators
 are needed to meet applicable limits, a respiratory protection program
 up to the level of OSHA Standard 29 CFR 1910.134 is mandatory. This
 includes air monitoring, selection, medical approval, training, fit
 testing, inspection, maintenance, cleaning, storage, etc.

Gloves:
Should be used when the possibility of skin contact exists.  Impervious gloves (rubber or neoprene) 
should be used to avoid direct skin contact.

  
Eye Protection:
Chemical splash goggles.
  
Protective Clothing:
Protective clothing suitable to prevent skin contact should be used.
 
Smoking and eating:
 Do not smoke, consume or store food or drinks in areas where the
 product is handled or stored. After handling the product, wash hands
 thoroughly before leaving the work area.

Additional engineering controls, work practices and training may
be required depending on exposure levels. These are discussed in
the OSHA respiratory protection standard (290 CFR 1910.134) and
OSHA Hazard Communications Standard(29 CFR 1910.120).


Contaminated items:
  Empty product containers, contaminated clothing and cleaning
  materials, etc. should be considered hazardous until decontaminated
  or properly disposed according to federal, state and local laws and
  regulations.




Section 08 Exposure Controls and Personal Protection

Engineering Controls:
An eyewash station and emergency shower must be available to the work station.

Exposure Limits:

Chemical Name        ACGIH          NIOSH             OSHA - Final PELs
Silver(metallic)     0.1 mg/m3	      0.01 mg/m3 TWA      0.01 mg/m3 TWA
				      10 mg/m3 IDHL

Propylene Glycol Methyl Ethyl Acetate
			N/A           N/A                N/A
	
Butyl Acetate		150 ppm	      150 ppm TWA        150 ppm TWA
			200 ppm STEL  170 mg/m3 TWA       710 mg/m3 TWA
                                     1700 ppm IDHL

OSHA Vacated PELs: n-Butyl Acetate: 150 ppm TWA; 710 mg/m3 TWA

Personal Protective Equipment
Eyes: Chemical splash goggles

Skin:  Impervious gloves (rubber, neoprene) to prevent skin contact

Clothing: Protective clothing suitable to prevent skin contact.

Respirators:
	Selection of a suitable respirator will depend on the properties of the contaminant (s) and 
  their actual or expected air concentration vs. applicable limits. Consult ANSI Standard Z988.2 
  for decision logic to select appropriate NIOSH/MESA approved respirators.  If respirators are 
  needed to meet applicable limits, a respiratory protection program up to the level of OSHA Standard 
  29 CFR 1910.134 is mandatory. This includes air monitoring, selection, medical approval, training, 
  fit testing, inspection, maintenance, cleaning, storage, etc.




Section 09 Physical and Chemical Properties

Boiling Point............ 		259-284 ° F
Formula Weight........... Not available 
Coeff. of Water/Oil Dist. Not available 
pH (Liquids Only)........ Not available 
% Volatile By Volume..... 30-40% 
Melting Point............ Not available 
Vapor Pressure........... 	6mm @ 20 ° C 
Vapor Density/Air is 1... 	Heavier than air 
Solubility In Water 		Appreciable >10% 
Appearance and Color...... Gray paste 
Specific Gravity (H2O = 1) 	1.8 – 2.0 
Evaporation Rate (n-butyl acetate = 1): Slower 
Odor..................... Mild "fruity" smell 
Flash Point: 76° F
Explosive Limits: (TAG)
	Lower:  1.5
	Upper: 10.0



Section 10 Stability and Reactivity

 
Stable: Yes Hazardous Polymerization: 
This product does not normally polymerize significantly. 

Hazardous Decomposition Products: 
At high temperature may include COx (carbon dioxide / carbon monoxide), water, nitrogen oxides, ethyl methacrylate, methyl acrylate 

Conditions to avoid: 
Heat, Contact with ignition source Materials to avoid: Oxidizing agents, acids, potassium tert-butoxide, reducing agents 

Instability:
This product is normally stable. 



Section 11: Toxicological Information

1-methoxy-2-propanol acetate 

Toxic effects described in animals include: 
By skin or eye contact: 
Mild skin irritation; eye irritation. Toxic effects of repeated or prolonged animal 
exposures include, by skin or eye contact: Skin effects; 

By inhalation. 

Respiratory effects: Degeneration of the olefractory epithelium; renal effects; non-specific 
effects, e.g. weight loss and irritation; liver effects. 

Additional animal tests have shown: No genetic damage in bacterial or mammalian cell cultures; 
no developmental toxicity. 

Human health effects of over exposure may include: By skin or eye contact; Skin irritation with 
discomfort or rash Eye irritation with discomfort, tearing or blurring of vision 

By inhalation: Nonspecific discomfort, e. g. nausea, headache, or weakness Human effects of higher 
level acute, repeated, or chronic overexpose may include: Irritation to the upper respiratory 
passages with coughing and discomfort. In addition, animal tests indicate commercial grade 
1- methoxy-2-propanol acetone does not cause developmental toxicity. However, the tests of pure 
2-methoxy-1-propanol acetate in rabbits and rats by inhalation have shown developmental toxicity. 
2-methoxy-propanol acetate did not show developmental toxicity by skin contact. 2-methoxy-1-propanol 
acetate did not show developmental toxicity by skin contact. 2-methoxy-1-propanol acetate is present 
in commercial grade 1-methoxy-2-propanol acetate in low concentrations. 

Butyl acetate 

Toxic effects described in animals include: By skin or eye contact: Skin Irritation; eye irritation 
By inhalation: Eye irritation, narcosis; upper respiratory irritation By ingestion: Narcosis Toxic 
effects of repeated or prolonged animal exposures include: By inhalation: Eye irritation; lower 
weight gain By ingestion: Liver effects Toxic effects of chronic animal tests include: 
By inhalation: Liver effects Additional animal tests have shows: Developmental toxicity at dosage 
levels showing maternal toxicity ; no genetic damage in animals, bacterial, or mammalian cell 
cultures. Human health effects of overexposure may include: By skin or eye contact: Skin irritation 
with discomfort, tearing, or blurring of vision By inhalation: Irritation of the upper respiratory 
passages with coughing and discomfort; nonspecific discomfort, e. g. nausea, headache or weakness. 
Human effects of higher level acute repeated or chronic overexposure may include: Temporary nervous 
system depression with anaesthetic effect, e. g. dizziness, headache, confusion, loss of coordination, 
loss of consciousness. Abnormal liver function as detected by laboratory tests. In addition: By skin or 
eye contact: Significant skin permeation appears unlikely; there are inconclusive or unverified reports 
of human sensitization.

 Silver metallic:
Human effects of higher level acute, repeated or chronic overexposure my include argyria. 

Acrylic resin:
 Toxic effects described in animals include: 
Slight skin irritation 
Human health effects of overexposure my include: 
Allergic skin rashes 
Eye irritation with discomfort, tearing, or blurring of vision 
Nonspecific discomfort, e. g. nausea, headache, weakness. 



Section 12: Ecological Information

Exotoxicity:  No information found in our selected sources

Environmental Fate:  No information found in our selected references.

Bioaccumulation:  Not expected to occur.



Section 13: Disposal Considerations

Use only licensed transporters and permitted disposal facilities and conform to all laws. 

Recycle to process, if possible. Silver is a non-renewable resource. 

Care must be taken to prevent environmental contamination from the use of this material. 
The user of this material has the responsibility to dispose of unused materials, residues and 
containers in compliance with all relevant local, state and federal laws and regulations regarding 
treatment, storage and disposal for hazardous and nonhazardous wastes. 


RCRA P-Series:  None listed
RCRA U-Series:  None listed 





Section 14: Transport Information

Shipping information: 

Shipping name: Paint Related Material 
Hazard Class: 3 
UN/NA Class: UN1263 
Label: Flammable liquid 
Packing Group III 




Section 15: Regulatory Information

United States:

This MSDS has been prepared to be in compliance with OSHA regulations and with the Pennsylvania 
Right-to-know regulations.  Section 2 lists the chemical name and CAS# for each:
	Specially hazardous ingredient  >0.01% (OSHA is .0.1%)
	Hazardous ingredient		  >1.0 % (OSHA is the same)
	Non-hazardous ingredient	  >3.0%  (OSHA does not regulate)


RTECS:
	CAS# 1440-22-4: VW3500000
	CAS# 108-65-6: AI8925000
	CAS# 123-86-4: AF7350000
TSCA
All ingregients in this product appear on the TSCA Inventory.

Health & Safety Reporting List

Chemical Test Rules:
	CAS# 123-86-4: CFR 799.5000


Section 12b: None listed

TSCA Significant New Use Rule:

CERCLA Section 103: 
	CAS# 123-86-4 >5000 lbs RQ

SARA:

Hazard Classification: Fire Hazard

SARA Codes:
	CAS# 123-86-4: acute, flammable

Section 313:    
	CAS# 7440-22-4: Wt% 35-65%

Clean Air Act:
	None listed
Clean Water Act:
	None listed

OSHA:

State (Individual states in the USA)
	CAS# 123-86-4 is found on the following state Right-to-Know lists: California, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, Pennsylvania

California No Significant Risk Level: 

California Prop. 65:
	None listed
  

European/International Regulations:
European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives

Hazard Symbols: Xi
Risk Phrases:        
	R10	Flammable
	R33	Danger of cumulative effects
	R36	Irritating to eyes
	R66	Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking
	R67	Vapours may cause drowsiness and dizziness
    
 
Safety Phrases:
	S28A	After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of water
	S25	Avoid contact with eyes 
	S37	Wear suitable gloves
	S45	In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show label where possible

WGK (Water Danger/Protection):
	CAS# 7440-22-4: 0
	CAS# 108-65-6: 1
	CAS# 123-86-4: 1

Canada

DSL/NDSL:
	CAS# 7440-22-4 is listed on the DSL List.
	CAS# 108-65-6 is listed on the DSL List
	CAS# 123-86-4 is listed on the DSL List

This product has a WHMIS classification of B2, D2B




Section 16: Other Information

If this product should be used in ways that are outside of the intended applications in scanning electron microscope laboratories, and if it is going to be formulated into some other system, so that it becomes just another component of that other system, read the MSDS sheets for the other components before blending as the resulting mixture may have the hazards of all of its parts.

Disclaimer of Liability: The information and recommendations set forth above are taken from sources believed to be accurate as of the date hereof, however SPI Supplies and Structure Probe, Inc. make no warranty with respect to the accuracy of the information or the suitability of the recommendations, and assume no liability to any user thereof. The information contained in this sheet does not constitute a hazard assessment and should not be used in place of the user's own assessment of work place risks as required by other health and safety legislation.

Be aware of the Structure Probe, Inc. Copyright Policy. Structure Probe, Inc. grants a nonexclusive license to make unlimited copies of this safety sheet for internal use only. Quite obviously, this information would pertain only to this material when purchased from SPI Supplies as product from other sources, with other ingredients and impurity levels could have substantially different properties.

To Ask a Question or Make a Comment

To Place an Order or Request a Quote


Return to:
Tuesday February 09, 2010
© Copyright 1999 - 2010. By Structure Probe, Inc.
Contacting SPI Supplies and Structure Probe, Inc.
All rights reserved.
All trademarks and trade names are the property of their respective owners.
Privacy Policy

Worldwide Distributors, Representatives, and Agents Flag logo