Where can I find MSDS sheets for products?

Government and Non-Profit Sites

Is solvent based paint hazardous?

Solvents can make you ill by: Breathing vapours – paints etc give off solvent vapours as they dry or cure. Skin contact – some solvents can be absorbed through the skin. Repeated or prolonged skin contact with liquid solvents may cause burns or dermatitis.

What is MSDS paint?

Paint Safety Data Sheets describe the hazards the chemical presents. They also give information on handling, storage and emergency measures in case of accident.

What is a solvent based paint?

Solvent-based paints are made up of liquefying agents that are meant to evaporate via a chemical reaction with oxygen. Typically, moving air surrounding a solvent-based coating will help to speed up the reaction, reducing drying times. These coatings have one major advantage over water-based coatings.

Is solvent paint the same as oil-based?

Sometimes referred to as “Oil-based” or “Alkyd” paints, solvent-based coatings contain higher levels of organic compounds than water-based coatings. These solvents or compounds facilitate application, drying and the formation of a durable, regular paint film.

Is paint thinner a hazardous material?

This material is classified as hazardous under OSHA regulations. OSHA Regulatory Status: Inhalation Acute Exposure Effects: May cause dizziness; headache; watering of eyes; eye irritation; weakness; nausea; muscle twitches, and depression of central nervous system. Vapors may irritate eyes.

What is the density of thinner?

Density: 0.775 g/ml.