Material Safety Data Sheet
Data prepared: June 4, 2002 Data revised: August 2005
1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION
AND THE COMPANY
Product Name: Gorilla Glue?br>
Product Type: Polyurethane adhesive for wood and wood substrates
Distributor: The Gorilla Glue Company
4550 Red Bank Expressway
Cincinnati, OH 45227
Tel: (513) 271-3300
Fax: (513) 527-3742
Emergency: During business hours: The Gorilla Glue Company: (800) 966-3458.
Outside business hours: Prosar International Poison Center: (800) 420-7186.
2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Chemical name CAS No. % content
Urethane prepolymer trade secret 60-70
Polymeric MDI* 9016-87-9 30-40
*MDI: 4,4'-Diphenylmethane diisocyanate. Polymeric MDI is a mixture of monomeric MDI, isomeres and homopolymer.
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Vapors from the product may be irritating to the eyes, respiratory system and skin. MDI in product is a strong sensitiser,
resulting in possible allergic reactions. Skin and eye contact may cause irritation and sensitisation.
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Inhalation Move affected individual to fresh air, administer oxygen and artificial respiration as
necessary. Call doctor if any problem persists.
Eye contact Flush eyes for at least 20 minutes while holding eyelids open. Seek medical attention.
Skin contact Remove contaminated clothes immediately, and wash skin thoroughly with soap and warm
water. Get medical attention if irritation or sensitization develops or persists.
Ingestion Product is not intended to be ingested or eaten. If this product is ingested, severe
irritation or blockage of the gastrointestinal tract may occur, and should be treated
symptomatically. Call doctor or ambulance.
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Upper flammable limit (UFL): Not determined
Lower flammable limit (LFL): Not determined
NFPA: Health ?3, Flammability ?1, Reactivity ?1
HMIS: Health ?3, Flammability ?1, Reactivity ?1
General fire hazards
Down-wind personnel must be evacuated. Do not reseal contaminated containers; a chemical reaction generating carbon
dioxide gas pressure may occur resulting in rupture of the container. Dense smoke is emitted when product is burned
without sufficient oxygen. When using water spray, boil-over may occur when product temperature reaches the boiling
point of water, and the reaction forming carbon dioxide will accelerate. MDI vapor and other gases may be generated by
thermal decomposition.
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Special hazards in fire
In case of fire, formation of carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, nitrogen oxide,
isocyanate vapor, and traces of hydrogen cyanide is possible.
Extinguishing Media
Carbon dioxide, dry powder, and foam. In cases of large scale fires, alcohol-resistant foams are
preferred. If water is used, it should be used in very large quantities. The reaction between water and isocyanate
may be vigorous.
Required special protective equipment for fire-fighters
Fire fighters should wear full-face, self-contained breathing apparatus and impervious protective clothing. Fire fighters
should avoid inhaling any combustion products.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal precautions
Wear full-protective clothing and respiratory protection as required to maintain exposures during clean-up below the
applicable exposure limits.
Environmental precautions
Do not discharge spillage into drains. Dam remainders with sand, earth, or other suitable absorbent. MDI in contaminated
areas can be neutralised with an ammonia/water solution (90% water, 3-8% ammonia, plus 2% detergent. Use 10 parts
neutraliser per one part isocyanate.)
Clean-up procedures
Dispose of spilled material in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations in permitted hazardous waste manage-
ment facility. Incineration is the preferred method of disposal. Empty containers must be handled with care due to prod-
uct residue. Do not heat or cut empty containers with electric or gas torch.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling
Avoid skin and eye contact. Avoid inhalation of fumes. Smoking, eating and drinking are not allowed in the work-place.
Personal protection: see Section 8.
Storage
Keep product away from sources of alcohols, amines, or other materials that react with dissocyanates. Avoid prolonged
heating above 160癈/320癋. Store product in tightly closed containers in a well-ventilated place and in accordance with
national regulations. Keep out of reach of children.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/ PERSONAL PROTECTION
For exposure controls see Section 15.
Component exposure limits
Name CAS no. ppm mg/m3
4,4'-Diphenylmethane diisocyanate 101-68-8 0.02 0.2
Personal protection equipment
General Wear suitable protective clothing, protective gloves and protective goggles/mask.
Suitable materials for Natural rubber/natural latex ?NR (>= 0.5 mm)
safety gloves Polychloroprene ?CR (>= 0.5mm)
Nitrile rubber ?NBR (>= 0.35mm)
Butyl rubber ?IIR (>= 0.5 mm)
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Personal protection equipment (continued)
Suitable materials Polyethylene/ethylene vinyl alcohol laminate
for clothing (PE/VAL) has been reported as an effective
material of construction for chemical protective
clothing for MDI.
Respiratory protection Must be used if concentration above the critical values.
Hand protection Use protective lotion or gloves.
Eyes protection Chemical goggles or full face shields are recommended. An eyewash fountain
and safety shower should be available in the work area. Contact lenses
should not be worn when working with this product.
Skin protection Wear special gloves and working clothes to avoid skin irritation or sensitization.
Depending on operation, chemical resistant boots, overshoes, and apron may also
be required.
Ventilation If vapor or mist is generated during processing or use, local exhaust ventilation
should be provided to maintain exposures below the applicable limits.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Physical form. . . . . . . . . . . Liquid
Color . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dark-brown
Odor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mild amine
Boiling point . . . . . . . . . . . 368癈 (>694癋)
Flash point . . . . . . . . . . . . . >250癈 (>482癋)
Vapour pressure . . . . . . . . < 0,00001 mbar at 20癈 (68癋)
Specific gravity . . . . . . . . . 1,15 g/cm3 at 20癈 (68癋)
Viscosity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5,500 ?8,500 mPa.s at 25癈 (77癋)
Solubility in water . . . . . . Reacts
pH. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Not applicable
Percent volatile. . . . . . . . . 0%
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stability
The product is stable under the recommended handling and storage conditions (see Section 7).
Hazardous decomposition products
By exposure to high temperature, hazardous decomposition products may develop, such as isocyanate vapor and mist,
carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxide, and traces of hydrogen cyanide.
Hazardous reaction
Exothermic reaction with amines and alcohols; reacts with water forming heat, CO2, and insoluble polyurea.The combined
effect of CO2 and heat can produce enough pressure to rupture a closed container.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Acute Toxicity LD50 oral, rat: > 5000 mg/kg
Carcinogenicity Gorilla Glue, with the exception of unavoidable ubiquitous traces, does not contain any
substances currently classified by EU Council Directive 67/548/EEC, its amendments and
adaptations to technical progress, as a carcinogen category 1, 2 or 3.
Inhalation May cause irritation of the mucous membranes of nose, throat or trachea.
Skin contact Prolonged or repeated contact may result in dermatitis, either irritative or allergic.
Eye contact May result in conjunctiva irritation and mild corneal opacity.
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Medical information Symptomatic treatment.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
The product should not be discharged into drains or streams.
Biodegradability 0% after 28 days
Acute fish toxicity LC0 = > 1000 mg/l (96 hrs.)
Toxicity for daphnia EC 50 = > 1000 mg/l (24 hrs.)
Acute bacteria toxicity EC 50 = > 100 mg/l (3 hrs.)
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
The product remnants are classified as chemical waste. Dispose of waste according to local, state, federal, and provincial
environmental regulations.
14. TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION
This product is not classified as hazardous material for transport.
UN number - Sea transport
Packaging group - IMDG class -
Correct technical name -
Land transport
Other information -
Transport class -
Risk code - Air transport
Name according to bill of freight - ICAO/IATA class Not restr.
Other information - Correct technical name -
Other information -
15. REGULATION INFORMATION
This product and its components are listed on the TSCA 8(b) inventory.
Hazard designation Xn ?Harmful.
Contains 4,4'- Diphenylmethane diisocyanate (MDI), isomere.
R-phrases 20 ?Harmful by inhalation.
36/37/38 ?Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin.
42/43 ?May cause sensitization by inhalation and skin contact.
S-phrases 23 ?Do not breathe gas/fumes/vapor/spray.
36/37 ?Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves.
45 ?In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the
label where possible).
Any existing national regulations on the handling of isocyanates must be observed.
16. OTHER INFORMATION
The information herein is presented in good faith and believed to be accurate as of the effective date given. However, no
warranty, expressed or implied, is given. It is the buyer's responsibility to ensure that its activities comply with federal, state
or provincial, and local laws.
Date 08/01/2005
Gorilla Glue Safety Data Sheet
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