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PRODUCT NAME: Woodtone (Polyester Putty) HMIS CODES: H F R P
PRODUCT CODE: M743-5006, M743-5007, S17-4276 231
SECTION I - MANUFACTURER IDENTIFICATION
SECTION II - HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS/SARA II INFORMATION
OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS VAPOR PRESSUBE WEIGHT
HAZARDOUS COMPONENTS CAS NUMBER OSHA PEL ACGIH TLV OTHER mm Hg @ TEMP PERCENT
*STYRENE 100-42-5 50 ppm 50 ppm NIOSH 50 5.0 68F 17.80
POLYESTER RESIN N/A 20
TALC (NON ASBETOS) 14807-96-6 2 mg/m3 N/A 50
TITANIUM 13463-67-7 5 mg/M3 10 mg/M3 N/A 10
IRON OXIDE PIGMENT 1317-63-1
*Indicates toxic chemicals subject to the reporting requirements of section 313 of Title III and of 40 CFR 372.
SECTION III - PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS
BOILING POINT: STYRENE 295 F SPEC. GRAV. (H20=l): 15 Ibs/gal
VAPOR DENSITY HEAVIER THAN AIR EVAPORATION RATE: SLOWER THAN ETHER.
V.O.C.s 0
SOLUBILITY IN WATER; NIL
APPEARANCE AND ODOR: PASTE. SHARP AROMATIC ODOR
SECTION IV - FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA
FLASHPOINT; 96 F METHOD USED: CC
FLAMMABLE LIMITS IN AIR BY VOLUME- LOWER: 1.1% UPPER: 6.1%
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: FOAM. ALCOHOL FOAM. C02. DRY CHEMICAL, WATER FOG
SPECIAL FIREFIGHTING PROCEDURES
FIRE FIGHTERS EXPOSED To VAPORS OR PRDUCTS OF COMBUSTION SHOULB WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING
APPARATUS.
UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS
POLYMERIZATION MAY TAKE PLACE AT ELEVATED TEMPERATURES SUCH AS IN A FIRE. IF CONTAINED VIOLENT RUPTURE
MAY RESULT.
SECTION V - REACTIVITY DATA
STABILITY: STABLE
CONDITIONS TO AVOID: HEAT AND BRIGHT SUNLIGHT
INCOMPATIBILITY (MATERIALS TO AVOID): STRONG ACIDS AND OXIDIZING AGENTS
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION OR BYPRODUCTS
HEATING TO DECOMPOSITION MAY CAUSE IRRITATING ACRID FUMES
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATIONS MAY OCCUR IF HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION OCCURS WHILE CONTAINED IN A CLOSED
CONTAINER, VIOLENT RUPTURE MAY RESULT
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SECTION VI - HEALTH HAZARD DATA
INHALATION HEALTH RISKS AND SYMPTOMS OF EXPOSURE
VAPORS MAY CAUSE NOSE, THROAT AND RESPIRATORY TRACT Irritation. HIGH CONCENTRATION MAY
CAUSE HEADACHE AND NAUSEA. REPEATED HIGH CONCENTRATION EXPOSURE MAY CAUSE LIVER AND
KIDNEY DAMAGE.
SKIN AND EYE CONTACT HEALTH RISKS AND SYMPTOMS OF EXPOSURE
PROLONGED OR FREQUESTN CONTACT MAY CAUSE DEFATTING, DRYNESS WITH IRRITATION AND POSSIBLE
DERMATITIS. EYE CONTACT AMY CAUSE TEARING AND IRRITATION.
SKIN ABSORPTION HEALTH RISKS AND SYMPTOMS OF EXPOSURE
DERMATITIS AND IRRITATION
INGESTION HEALTH RISKS AND SYMPTOMS OF EXPOSURE
MAY CAUSE GASTROINTESTINAL DISTURBANCES, PAIN AND DISCOMFORT.
HEALTH HAZARDS (ACUTE AND CHRONIC)
INHALATION OF REPEATED HIGH CONCENTRATIONS MAY CAUSE LIVER AND KIDNEY DAMAGE. THE
INTERNATIONAL AGENCY FOR RESEARCH ON CANCER (IARC) HAS CLASSIFIED STYRENE AS A POSSIBLE HUMAN
CARCINOGEN (CLASS 2-B). THE 2-B CLASSIFICATION IS NOT BASED ON NEW EVIDENCE THAT STYRENE MIGHT
BE A CARCIN0GEN BUT ON A REVISED IARC CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM AND NEW EVIDENCE FOR STYRENE
OXIDE.
CARCINOGENIClTY: NTP? NO IARC MONOGRAPHS? YES OSHA REGULATED? NO
(IARC) HAS CLASSIFIED STYRENE AS A POSSIBLE HUMAN CARCINOGEN (CLASS 2-B).
MEDICAL CONDITIONS GENERALLY AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE
LIVER AND KIDNEY DISORDERS
EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID PROCEDURES
FOR SKIN CONTACT, WASH WITH SOAP AND WATER. IN CASE Of CONTACT WITH EYES, FLUSH WITH WATER FOR
15 MINUTES AND GET MEDICAL ATTENTION. FOR INHALATION REMOVE VICTIM FORM EXPOSURE. IF
UNCONSCIOUS GIVE ARTIFICAL RESPIRATION OR OXYGEN AS NEEDED. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION. IN THE
EVENT OF INGESTIQN, DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING (ASPIRATION HAZARD). GET MEDICAL ATTENTION.
SECTION VII - PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE HANDLING AND USE
STEPS TO BE TAKEN IN CASE MATERIAL IS RELEASED OR SPILLED
REMOVE SOURCES OF IGNITION. ABSORB SPILL WITH ABSORBENT MATERIAL SUCH AS VERMICULITE OR SAND.
WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD
SMALL QUANTITITES CAN BE REACTED WITH THE APPROPRIATE HARDNER TO SOLIDIFY. DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDNACW
WITH ALL FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL REGUALTIONS.
PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN HANDLING AND STORING
AVOID STORAGE ABOVE 100 F. STORE ONLY IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
OTHER PRECAUTIONS
DOT SHIPPING NAME-CONSUMER
DOT ID NO- PUTTY N.O.I. ITEM NO 150110
IATA SHIPPING NAME- RESIN SOLUTION
IATA HAZARD CLASS- FLAMMABEL LIQUID
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IMO NO UN1866
SECTION VIII - CONTROL MEASURES
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION
A CANSISTER TYPE RESPIRATOR MUST BE WORN TO PREVENT THE INHALATION OF VAPORS OR SPRAY MISTES WHEN
THE TLV OR PEL IS EXCEEDED. WEAR A DUST MASK WHEN SANDING THE CURED PRODUCT.
VENTILATION
PROVIDE SUFFICIENT MECHANICAL (GENERAL AND LOCAL EXHAUST) VENTILATION TO MAINTAIN EXPOSURE BELOW TLV.
PROTECTIVE GLOVES
PLASTIC OR CHEMCIAL RESISTANT GLOVES TO PREVENT SKIN CONTACT.
EYE PROTECTION
FACE SHILED OR CHEMICAL GOGGLES
OTHER PROTECTIVE CLOTHINQ OR EQUIPMENT
REMOVE AND WASH CONTAMINATED CLOTHING. USE A BARRIER CREAM SUCH AS GLOVE COAT WHEN USING THE
PRODUCT.
WORK//HYGIENIC PRACTICES
WASH HANDS BEFORE EATING AND DO NOT SMOKE WHILE USING.
SECTION IX - DISCLAIMER
IMPORTANT: WHILE THE DESCRIPTIONS, DATA AND INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN ARE PRESENTED IN GOOD FAITH
AND BELIEVED TO BE ACCURATE, IT IS PROVIDED FOR YOUR GUIDANCE ONLY. BECAUSE MANY FACTORS MAY AFFECT
PROCESSING OR APPLICATION/USE, WE RECOMMEND THAT YOU PERFORM AN ASSESSMENT TO DETERMINE THE
SUITABILITY OF A PRODUCT FOR YOUR PARTICULAR PURPOSE PRIOR TO USE. NO WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER
EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE MADE REGARDING PRODUCTS
DESCRIBED, DATA OR INFORMATION SET FORTH. IN NO CASE SHALL THE DESCRIPTIONS, INFORMATION.OR DATA
PROVIDED BE CONSIDERED A PART OF OUR TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE. FURTHER, THE DESCRIPTIONS, DATA
AND INFORMATION FURNISHED HEREUNDER ARE GIVEN GRATIS. NO OBLIGATION OR LIABILITY FOR THE DESCRIPTION,
DATA AND INFORMATION GIVEN ARE ASSUMED. ALL SUCH BEING GIVEN AND ACCEPTED AT YOUR RISK
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RPM, WFG. 3194 Hickory Blvd. Hudson, NC 28638 Phone: 828-728-8266
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
CHEMTREC: 1-800-424-9300
CANUTEC: 1-613-096-6666
(For Canada call collect)
SECTION I - IDENTIFICATION OF PRODUCT
PRODUCT NAME: CREAM HARDENER (TUBED)
PRODUCT CODE: M743-5001
SYNONYM CROSS REFERENCE: Polyester Cream Hardener/Polyester Catalyst,
Benzoyl Peroxide Paste
SECTION II - HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS
INGREDIENTS WGT% CAS? TLV/PEL
Benzoyl Peroxide 47.5-50.0 94-36-0 Combustible when dry:
TLV5 mg/m3*
* Refer to 29 CFR 1910.1000, subpartZ.
Also see TLV for Chemical Substances and Physical Agents in the Work Environment (ACGIH)
SECTION III - PHYSICAL DATA
APPEARANCE: Paste
SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 1.20
VAPOR PRESSURE (mmHG): N/E
BOILING POINT: Decomposes
VAPOR DENSITY: (Air=l) >
EVAPORATION RATE (Ethyl Ether =1): <1
VOLATILES BY WEIGHT: 10-20%
SOLUBILITY IN WATER: Insoluble
VOC: Grams/Litre= Nil
Lbs/Gallon = Nil
SECTION IV - FIRE AND EXPLOSION DATA
FLASHPOINT: 184F/84C Seta Flash Closed cup
LOWER FLAMMABLE LIMIT %: N/E
UPPER FLAMMABLE LIMIT %: N/E
FIRE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Carbon Dioxide, Dry Chemical, Foam
SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES: Fight like a fuel oil fire. Cool fire exposed containers
with water spray. Firefighter should wear OSHA/NIOSH approved self-contained breathing
apparatus.
UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD: Closed containers exposed to high temperatures, such as
fire conditions may rupture.
SECTION V - HEALTH HAZARD/TOXICOLOGICAL PROPERTIES
OVEREXPOSURE EFFECTS:
ACUTE EFFECTS:
EYES: Contact with eyes can cause irritation, redness, tearing, blurred vision, and/or
swelling.
SKIN: Contact with skin can cause irritation, (minor itching, burning and/or redness),
Dermatitis, defatting may be readily absorbed thru the skin.
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INHALATION: Inhalation of vapors can cause nasal and respiratory irritation, dizziness,
weakness, fatigue, nausea, headache, possible unconsciousness and/or asphyxiation.
Aspiration of material into lungs may result in chemical pneumonitis which can be fatal.
INGESTION: Ingestion can cause gastrointestinal irritation, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea.
CHRONIC EFFECTS:
Overexposure to this material has apparently been known to cause the following effects in
lab animals: skin damage and appendages.
CARCINOGEN: YES___ NO__X_
TERATOGEN; YES___ NO__X
MUTAGEN: YES___ MO__X_
Benzoyl Peroxide has caused tumorogenic effects in laboratory animals.
PRIMARY ROUTES OF EXPOSURE: skin, inhalation
FIRST AID:
INHALATION: If inhaled, remove victim from exposure to a well-ventilated area. Make them
comfortably warm, but not hot. Use oxygen or artificial respiration as required. Consult a
physician.
SKIN: For skin contact, wash promptly with soap and excess water.
EYES: For eye contact, flush promptly with excess water for at least fifteen minutes.
Consult a physician.
INGESTION: If ingested, do not induce vomiting. Give victim a glass of water. Call a
physician immediately.
SECTION VI - REACTIVITY DATA
STABILITY: Stable
CONDITIONS TO AVOID: Open flames, sparks, heat, electrical and static discharge.
INCOMPATIBILITY MATERIALS TO AVOID: Strong acids, alkalis, oxidizers.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: Carbon Dioxide, Carbon Monoxide and Carbon.
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Will not occur.
SECTION VII - SPILL AND DISPOSAL PROCEDURE
SPILLS, LEAK OR RELEASE: Ventilate area. Remove all possible sources of ignition. Avoid
prolonged breathing of vapor. Contain spill with inert absorbent.
WASTE DISPOSAL: Dispose of in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations.
SECTION VIII - PROTECTION INFORMATION
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: If component TLV limits are exceeded, use NIOSH/MSHA approved
respirator to remove vapors. Use an air-supplied respirator if necessary.
VENTILATION: Use adequate ventilation in volume and pattern to keep TLV/PEL below
recommended levels. Explosion-proof ventilation may be necessary.
PROTECTIVE GLOVES: To prevent prolonged exposure use rubber gloves; solvents may be
absorbed through the skin.
EYE PROTECTION: Safety Glasses or goggles with splash guards or side shields.
OTHER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: Wear protective clothing as required to prevent skin contact.
SECTION IX - HANDLING AND STORAGE PRECAUTIONS
STORAGE AND HANDLING: Use with adequate ventilation. Avoid contact with eyes and skin.
Avoid breathing vapors. Do not store the product above 10OF/38C. Do not flame, cut, braze
weld or melt empty containers. Keep the product away from heat, open flame, and other
sources of ignition. Avoid contact with
strong acids, alkalis and oxidizers.
SECTION X- ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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SHIPPING INFORMATION: Please comply with DOT regulations in USA
HMIS RATING: Health 2 4 = Extreme
Fire 2 3= High
Reactivity 2 2 = Moderate
1 = Slight
0 = Insignificant
Personal Protection - See Section VIII
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65:
Trace amounts of some chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth
defects or other reproductive harm may be present in this product.
SECTION 313 SUPPLIER NOTIFICATION:
This product contains the following toxic chemicals subject to the reporting requirements
of the Emergency Planning and Community Right-To-Know Act of 1986 and 40 CFR 372:
CHEMICAL NAME____________CAS_______________%BY WGT
Benzoyl Peroxide 94-36-0 47.5-50.0%
THIS INFORMATION MUST BE INCLUDED IN ALL MSDS'8 THAT ARE COPIED AND DISTRIBUTED FOR THIS
CHEMICAL
ABBREVIATIONS
IARC = International Agency for Research on Cancer
ACGIH = American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists
NIOSH - National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health
TLV - Threshold Limit Value
PEL = Permissible Emission Level
DOT = Department of Transportation
NTP = National Toxicology Program
N/AV = Not Available
N/AP = Not Applicable
NE = Not Established
N/D = Not Determined
PREPARED ON September 18, 2002
SUPERSEDES July 16, 2002
REASON FOR UPDATE Format
IMPORTANT: WHILE THE DESCRIPTIONS, DATA AND INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN ARE PRESENTED IN GOOD FAITH
AND BELIEVED TO BE ACCURATE, IT IS PROVIDED FOR YOUR GUIDANCE ONLY. BECAUSE MANY FACTORS MAY AFFECT
PROCESSING OR APPLICATION/USE, WE RECOMMEND THAT YOU PERFORM AN ASSESSMENT TO DETERMINE THE
SUITABILITY OF A PRODUCT FOR YOUR PARTICULAR PURPOSE PRIOR TO USE. NO WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER
EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE MADE REGARDING PRODUCTS
DESCRIBED, DATA OR INFORMATION SET FORTH. IN NO CASE SHALL THE DESCRIPTIONS, INFORMATION, OR DATA
PROVIDED BE CONSIDERED A PART OF OUR TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE. FURTHER, THE DESCRIPTIONS, DATA
AND INFORMATION FURNISHED HEREUNDER ARE GIVEN GRATIS. NO OBLIGATION OR LIABILITY FOR THE DESCRIPTION,
DATA AND INFORMATION GIVEN ARE ASSUMED. ALL SUCH BEING GIVEN AND ACCEPTED AT YOUR RISK.
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