MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Gougeon Brothers, Inc.
1. CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
PRODUCT NAME:............................. G5 Adhesive - Part B.
PRODUCT CODE: ............................. 865
CHEMICAL FAMILY: ...................... Mercaptan.
CHEMICAL NAME: .......................... Mercaptan polymer.
FORMULA: ......................................... Not applicable.
MANUFACTURER: EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBERS:
West System Inc. Transportation
102 Patterson Ave. CHEMTREC: ............800-424-9300 (U.S.)
Bay City, MI 48706, U.S.A. 703-527-3887 (International)
Phone: 866-937-8797 or 989-684-7286 Non-transportation
www.westsystem.com Poison Hotline: ..........800-222-1222
2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS
INGREDIENT NAME CAS# CONCENTRATION
Tris (dimethylaminomethyl) phenol 90-72-2 < 20%
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
HMIS Hazard Rating: Health - 2 Flammability - 1 Reactivity - 1
WARNING. Moderate skin and respiratory irritant. Can be corrosive to eye tissue. Harmful if swallowed. Amber
colored liquid with mercaptan odor and high viscosity.
PRIMARY ROUTE(S) OF ENTRY:.............................. Inhalation, skin contact, eye contact.
POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS:
ACUTE INHALATION:.................................................. Can cause irritation to the respiratory tract when exposed to
high concentrations of vapor.
CHRONIC INHALATION: ............................................ Overexposure to fumes and vapors may cause delayed lung
damage and chemical pneumonia.
ACUTE SKIN CONTACT: ............................................. Slightly irritating. May be more severe with prolonged
contact.
CHRONIC SKIN CONTACT:........................................ Prolonged irritation or rash. Possible corrosion skin tissue.
EYE CONTACT:.............................................................. Can be corrosive to eye tissue leading to permanent damage.
INGESTION: .................................................................... Slightly toxic. May cause gastrointestinal irritation.
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SYMPTOMS OF OVEREXPOSURE:........................... Respiratory tract irritation. Skin irritation. Severe eye
irritation.
MEDICAL CONDITIONS AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE:
Existing skin, eye and lung conditions such as that resulting from allergies.
4. FIRST AID MEASURES:
FIRST AID FOR EYES:.................................................. Immediately flush with water for at least 15 minutes. Get
prompt medical attention.
FIRST AID FOR SKIN: .................................................. Remove contaminated clothing. Wipe excess off skin. Wash
affected area with soap and water. Get medical attention should irritation develop.
FIRST AID FOR INHALATION: .................................. Move to fresh air if effects occur.
FIRST AID FOR INGESTION:...................................... Give conscious person at least 2 glasses of water. Do not
induce vomiting. If vomiting should occur spontaneously, keep airway clear. Get medical attention.
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES:
FLASH POINT:................................................................ 495癋 (COC)
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA:........................................... Water spray, dry chemical, alcohol foam and carbond dioxide
(CO2).
SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES: ............. Burning material will generate toxic fumes. Use full-body
protective gear and a self-contained breathing apparatus. If spill has ignited, use water spray to disperse vapors and
protect personnel attempting to stop leak. Use water to cool fire-exposed containers.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES:
SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURES: Stop leak without additional risk. Wear proper personal protective equipment.
Dike and contain spill. Ventilate area. Absorb with inert absorbent material and remove to disposal container. Wash
spill residue with warm, soapy water if necessary.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE:
STORAGE TEMPERATURE (MIN./MAX):................ 40癋 (4癈) / 90癋 (32癈)
STORAGE: ....................................................................... Store in cool, dry place. Keep containers tightly closed.
HANDLING PRECAUTIONS:....................................... Use only with adequate ventilation. Do not breath vapors or
mists from heated product. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Wash thoroughly after handling.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION:
EYE PROTECTION GUIDELINES:............................. Chemical splash goggles or full-face shield.
SKIN PROTECTION GUIDELINES: ........................... Wear liquid-proof, chemical resistant gloves (nitrile-butyl
rubber, neoprene, butyl rubber or natural rubber) and full body-covering clothing.
RESPIRATORY/VENTILATION GUIDELINES:
General mechanical or local exhaust ventilation. In the absence of adequate ventilation controls, use a NIOSH/MSHA
approved air purifying respirator with an organic vapor cartridge.
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ADDITIONAL PROTECTIVE MEASURES: .............. Use where there is immediate access to safety shower and
emergency eye wash. Provide proper wash/cleanup facilities for proper hygiene.
OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS:.................... Not established for product as whole. Refer to OSHA's
Permissible Exposure Level (PEL) or the ACGIH Guidelines for information on specific ingredients.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES:
PHYSICAL FORM .......................................................... Viscous liquid.
COLOR ............................................................................. Light yellow to amber.
ODOR ................................................................................ Mercaptan odor.
BOILING POINT............................................................. No data.
MELTING POINT/FREEZE POINT............................. No data.
pH....................................................................................... 3-5
SOLUBILITY IN WATER.............................................. Slight.
SPECIFIC GRAVITY...................................................... 1.14
BULK DENSITY .............................................................. 9.5 pounds/gallon.
VAPOR PRESSURE ........................................................ No data.
VAPOR DENSITY ........................................................... No data.
% VOLATILE BY WEIGHT.......................................... 1.52%
10. REACTIVITY:
STABILITY: ..................................................................... Stable.
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION:........................... Will not occur.
INCOMPATIBILITIES:.................................................. Avoid contact with strong oxidants. Contact with large
masses of epoxy resin generates large quantities of heat due to exothermic reaction.
DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: ................................. Carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, hydrogen sulfide, oxides
of nitrogen, and oxides of sulfur.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION:
No specific oral, inhalation or dermal toxicology data is known for this product.
Oral:....................................................... Slightly toxic.
Inhalation:.............................................. No data.
Dermal: .................................................. Slightly toxic.
CARCINOGENICITY:
NTP ............................................................................. No.
IARC ........................................................................... No.
OSHA .......................................................................... No.
This product contains no known carcinogens in concentrations greater than 0.1%.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION:
No specific data. Wastes from this product may present long term environmental hazards. Do not allow into sewers, on
the ground or in any body of water.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS:
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WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD: .................................... Evaluation of this product using RCRA criteria shows that it is
not a hazardous waste, either by listing or characteristics, in its purchased form. It is the responsibility of the user to
determine proper disposal methods.
Incinerate, recycle (fuel blending) or reclaim may be preferred methods when conducted in accordance with federal,
state and local regulations.
14. TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION:
D.O.T. SHIPPING NAME:.............................................. Not regulated by DOT.
TECHNICAL SHIPPING NAME: ................................. Not applicable.
D.O.T. HAZARD CLASS: ............................................... Not applicable.
U.N./N.A. NUMBER: ....................................................... Not applicable.
PACKING GROUP: ........................................................ Not applicable.
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION:
OSHA STATUS:............................................................... Irritant.
TSCA STATUS:................................................................ All components are listed on TSCA inventory.
SARA TITLE III:
SECTION 313 TOXIC CHEMICALS .................... None.
STATE REGULATORY INFORMATION:
The following chemicals are specifically listed or otherwise regulated by individual states. For details on your
regulatory requirements you should contact the appropriate agency in your state.
COMPONENT NAME
/CAS NUMBER CONCENTRATION STATE CODE
None known.
16. OTHER INFORMATION:
REASON FOR ISSUE: .................................................... Update in Section 1.
PREPARED BY: .............................................................. T. J. Atkinson
APPROVED BY: .............................................................. G. M. House
TITLE: .............................................................................. Health, Safety & Environmental Manager
APPROVAL DATE: ........................................................ January 3, 2005
SUPERSEDES DATE: ..................................................... January 5, 2004
MSDS NUMBER:............................................................. 865B-05a
Note: The Hazardous Material Indexing System (HMIS), cited in the Emergency Overview of Section 3, uses the following
index to assess hazard rating: 0 = Minimal; 1 = Slight: 2 = Moderate; 3 = Serious; and 4 = Severe.
This information is furnished without warranty, expressed or implied, except that it is accurate to the best knowledge of
Gougeon Brothers, Inc. The data on this sheet is related only to the specific material designated herein. Gougeon Brothers,
Inc. assumes no legal responsibility for use or reliance upon these data.
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