MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
GM FOAM CURING AGENT
SECTION I--Preparation/Product Information
MANUFACTURED FOR AND SUPPLIED BY: TELEPHONE NO: (818) 908-1087
GM Foam, Inc DATE PREPARED: July 6, 2001
14956 Delano St. PREPARED BY: GM Foam, Inc
Van Nuys, CA 91411 PRODUCT USE: Latex Additive
DATE PRINTED: July 6, 2001
EMERGENCY CONTACT: (818)908-1087
SECTION II ?Ingredients/Identity Information
COMPONENTS EXPOSURE LIMITS TOXICITY
CHEMICAL IDENTITY CAS# LD50 / LC50
Naphthalenesulfonic Acid, 9084-06-4/ Not Established LD50 rat/oral
Polymer with 7757-82-6 3,250 mg/kg
Formaldehyde, Sodium Salt
W/Sodium Sulfate
TLV-TWA 10 mg/m3
Sulfur 7704-34-9
*total nuisance dust
Phenol, 4-methyl-, reaction 68610-51-5 Not Established LD50 rat/oral
Products w/dicylopentadiene > 16g / kg
& isobutylene
"Wingstay L"
TLV-TWA *10mg/m3
Zinc dibutyldithiocarbamate 136-23-2 LD50 rat/oral
**3mg/m3
"Butyl Zimate" >5,000 mg/kg;
LD50 rab/derm
>2,000 mg/kg
*total dust, **respirable dust
SECTION III ?Physical / Chemical Characteristics
BOILING POINT: Not Available SPECIFIC GRAVITY (H2O = 1): 2.06 (calc.)
FREEZING POINT: Not Available pH: Not Available
VAPOR PRESSURE (mm Hg): Not Available ODOR THRESHOLD (ppm): Not Determined
VAPOR DENSITY (AIR = 1): Not Available COEF. WATER/OIL DIST.: Not Available
SOLUBILITY IN WATER: Not Soluble EVAPORATION RATE: Not Available
APPEARANCE (PHYSICAL STATE) AND ODOR:Liquid; Light Yellow
Odor; slight
SECTION IV ?Fire and Explosion Hazard Data
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FLASH POINT (Method): Not Applicable
FLAMMABILTY CLASSIFICATION: Not flammable
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Water spray, dry chemical
SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES: In the absence of water, the active ingredients in the product may burn. Wear self-
contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing.
UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS: None Known
HMIS RATING: 1
FLAMABLE LIMITS LEL: Not Applicable
UEL: Not Applicable
AUTOIGNITION TEMPURATURE: Not Applicable
SENS. TO MECHANICAL IMPACT: Not Applicable
SENS. TO STATIC DISCHARGE: Not Applicable
HAZARDOUS COMBUSTION PRODUCTS: COx, SOx, NaOx
SECTION V ?Reactivity Data
STABILITY:
Stable X
Unstable
CONDITIONS TO AVOID (Condition of Reactivity): Extremes in temperature.
INCOMPATIBILITY (Materials to Avoid): Acids, strong oxidizers, and nitrosating agents
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION OF BYPRODUCTS: COx, SOx, NaOx
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION:
May Occur:
Will Not Occur: X
CONDITIONS TO AVOID: None Known
HMIS RATING: 0
SECTION VI ?Health Hazard Data
PRI MARY ROUTE OF EXPOSURE:
Inhalation: X Skin Contact: X
Skin Absorption: Ingestion: X
Eye Contact: X
HEALTH HAZARDS:
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Acute: Contains a component that may cause irritation to skin. Swallowing significant amounts may cause burns to the
gastrointestinal tract.
Chronic: Zinc dibutyldithiocarbamate is a skin sensitizer
CARCINOGEN:
NTP: No IARC: No OSHA: No
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF EXPOSURE: See health hazards above.
MEDICAL CONDITIONS GENERALLY AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE: None Known
Irritancy: (?) Teratogenicity: Not Determined
Sensitization: skin sensitizer Mutogenicity: Not Determined
Reproductive Toxicity: Not Determined
HMIS RATING: 1
SECTION VII ?First Aid Measures
EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID PROCEDURES
Inhalation: Move to fresh air
Ingestion: Consult a physician
Skin Contact: Wash with soap and water. If irritation persists contact a physician.
Eye Contact: Flush with water for 15 minutes. If irritation persists, consult a physician.
SECTION VIII ?Precautions for Safe Handling and Use
Steps to be taken in case material is released or spilled:
Pick or scoop up and place in suitable container for disposal
Waste Disposal Method:
In accordance with all Federal, State and Local regulations. Refer to Section X.
Precautions to be taken in handling and storing:
Keep away from excessive heat and open flame. Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing.
SECTION IX ?Control Measures
Respiratory Protection:
A NIOSH/MSHA approved respirator above PEL or TLV as necessary.
VENTILATION
Local Exhaust: Recommended to minimize exposure.
Mechanical (General): Recommended to minimize exposure.
PROTECTIVE GLOVES: Latex gloves
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EYE PROTECTION: Safety Glasses
OTHER PROTECTIVE CLOTHING OR EQUIPMENT: Eyewash station
WORK/HYGIENIC PRACTICES: Wash thoroughly after handling
SECTION X ?Additional Information
SPECIAL SHIPPING INFORMATION: Not Available
TSCA INVENTORY STATUS: Chemical component(s) are listed on the TSCA Inventory.
SARA TITLE III:
This product contains the following toxic chemical(s) subject to the reporting requirements of Section 313 of the Emergency
Planning and Community Right-To-Know act of 1986 and of 40 CFR 372:
Zinc dibutyldithiocarbamate (Zinc Compound) 33-38%
RCRA STATUS:
The following chemical component(s) are listed or may be characteristically hazardous under (40 CFR 261):
None Known
THE INFORMATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS CONTAINED HEREIN ARE BASED UPON DATA THAT IS ACCURATE
AND RELIABLE TO THE BEST OF GM FOAM'S KNOWLEDGE AND BELIEF. WITH RESPECT TO THE INFORMATION
AND RECOMMENDATIONS, GM FOAM MAKES NO REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND OR
NATURE, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.
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