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,
Benzoyi 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: Red, white blue, green or raspberry
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/Liter= 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.
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 tumorigenic 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 100F/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
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 February 10, 2004
SUPERSEDES September 1, 2003
REASON FOR UPDATE Section III
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
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