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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET FILE NO.: CTA
Wel-Cote?Ceramic Tile Adhesive MSDS DATE:
10/09/02
SECTION 1: PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
PRODUCT NAME: Wel-Cote?Ceramic Tile Adhesive
SYNONYMS: None
PRODUCT CODES: 581(1 quart), 582(1 gallon), 583(3.5 gallon)
MANUFACTURER: Welco Manufacturing Company
ADDRESS: 1225 Ozark Street, North Kansas City, Missouri 64116
EMERGENCY PHONE: (800)821-7352
OTHER CALLS: (816)471-1788
FAX PHONE: (816) 471-3439
CHEMICAL FAMILY: Water based compound of inorganic fillers and synthetic resin.
CHEMICAL FORMULA: Compound
PRODUCT USE: Bonding of floor coverings to substrate.
PREPARED BY: Robert L. Hamilton
SECTION 1 NOTES:
SECTION 2: COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
INGREDIENT CAS Number % WT % VOL TLV (mg/m? PEL(mg/m?
Water 7732-18-5>30 >30 (NE) (NE)
Kaolin 1332-58-7>30 >30 10(R) 10(R)
Attapulgite 12174-11-7 <1 <2 (NE) (NE)
Vinyl Acetate Polymer 9003-20-7<10 <10 (NE) (NE)
Vinyl Acetate Monomer 108-05-4 <0.1 <0.1 10ppm 10ppm
Triethanolamine 102-71-6 <0.2 <0.2 NE NE
Diethanolamine 111-42-2 <.02 <.02 3 3
Oleic Acid 112-80-1 <0.2 <0.2 (NE) (NE)
2((hydroxymethyl) amino) ethanol 34375-28-5 <0.2 <0.2 (NE) (NE)
Crystalline Silica 14808-60-7 <1 <1 0.1(R) 0.1(
SECTION 3: HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW: Not hazardous when used according to directions.
ROUTES OF ENTRY: Eyes, Mouth, and Nose
POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS
EYES: Contact can cause mechanical or chemical irritation.
SKIN: Prolonged contact may cause irritation or burns.
INGESTION: No known effects.
INHALATION: Inhalation of dust may irritate nose, throat, and lungs. Remove to fresh air. Seek medical attention if
condition persists.
ACUTE HEALTH HAZARDS: See above.
CHRONIC HEALTH HAZARDS: Chronic overexposure to dust may result in lung disease and/or cancer.
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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET FILE NO.: CTA
Wel-Cote?Ceramic Tile Adhesive MSDS DATE:
10/09/02
MEDICAL CONDITIONS GENERALLY AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE: Pre-existing upper respiratory and lung diseases, which may
include, but are not limited to, bronchitis, emphysema, and asthma.
CARCINOGENICITY
MATERIAL NTP: IARC:
Respirable Crystalline Silica Anticipated Group 1
Vinyl Acetate Monomer Not Listed 2B
SECTION 3 NOTES: When used as directed, quantities of Respirable Silica and Vinyl Acetate Monomer would be expected to be less
than the prescribed OSHA/NIOSH limits. Wear eye and skin protection. Use NIOSH/MSHA approved respirator
when dry sanding
SECTION 4: FIRST AID MEASURES
EYES: Rinse with water for at least 15 minutes. If redness or irritation persists, consult physician.
SKIN: Rinse with soap and water. If irritation persists, consult physician.
INGESTION: If nausea or irritation occurs, consult physician.
INHALATION: Remove to fresh air. If respiratory symptoms persist, consult physician.
NOTES TO PHYSICIANS OR FIRST AID PROVIDERS: Rinse affected areas with water.
SECTION 5: FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
FLAMMABLE LIMITS IN AIR, UPPER: None
LOWER: None
FLASH POINT: Non-Combustible
AUTOIGNITION TEMPERATURE: None
NFPA HAZARD CLASSIFICATION
HEALTH: 1 FLAMMABILITY: 1 REACTIVITY: 0
OTHER: N/A
HMIS HAZARD CLASSIFICATION
HEALTH: 1 FLAMMABILITY: 1 REACTIVITY: 0
PROTECTION: 0
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Use appropriate extinguishing media for surrounding fire.
SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES: None
UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS: None
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: Carbon Dioxide will be produced at temperatures exceeding 800癈. Thermal
decomposition will produce Water, Carbon Dioxide, Carbon Monoxide, and Acetic Acid.
SECTION 6: ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES: Use normal clean up procedures. Area may become slick, take caution to avoid falling. Wear
appropriate protective equipment. Shovel material into a waste container for disposal.
SECTION 6 NOTES: Dispose of material in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations.
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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET FILE NO.: CTA
Wel-Cote?Ceramic Tile Adhesive MSDS DATE:
10/09/02
SECTION 7: HANDLING AND STORAGE
HANDLING AND STORAGE: Use appropriate personal protection equipment when handling and finishing.
OTHER PRECAUTIONS: Do not store in extreme heat or cold. Keep out of direct sunlight.
SECTION 8: EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
ENGINEERING CONTROLS: Minimize dust exposure in accordance with good hygiene practices.
VENTILATION : Ventilate to keep exposures below TLV.
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: Wear NIOSH/MSHA approved respirator when dry sanding.
EYE PROTECTION: Wear safety glasses or goggles to prevent particulate irritation to the eye.
SKIN PROTECTION: Generally not necessary, but may be desirable in certain conditions.
OTHER PROTECTIVE CLOTHING OR EQUIPMENT: None
WORK HYGIENIC PRACTICES: Follow acceptable good hygiene practices.
EXPOSURE GUIDELINES: Use wet sanding technique to avoid exposure to dust.
SECTION 9: PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
APPEARANCE: White to off white paste.
ODOR: Low odor.
PHYSICAL STATE: High viscosity paste.
pH AS SUPPLIED: 7-8.5
BOILING POINT:
F: 212?br>
C: 100?br>
MELTING POINT:N/A
F:
C:
FREEZING POINT:
F: 32?br>
C: 0?br>
VAPOR PRESSURE (mmHg): 17
@
F: 20?br>
C: -8?br>
SPECIFIC GRAVITY (H2O = 1): 1.5
SOLUBILITY IN WATER: Soluble
PERCENT SOLIDS BY WEIGHT: >60
PERCENT VOLATILE:
BY WT/ BY VOL @ 212癋/ 100癈
<35 <35
VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUNDS (VOC): <2g/L
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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET FILE NO.: CTA
Wel-Cote?Ceramic Tile Adhesive MSDS DATE:
10/09/02
SECTION 10: STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
STABLE UNSTABLE
STABILITY: Yes
CONDITIONS TO AVOID (STABILITY): None known.
INCOMPATIBILITY (MATERIAL TO AVOID): None known.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION OR BY-PRODUCTS: Carbon Dioxide, Carbon Monoxide, and Acetic Acid.
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Will not occur.
CONDITIONS TO AVOID (POLYMERIZATION): None.
SECTION 11: TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION: Triethanolamine-LD50(oral)rat= 4000mg/kg. LD50(absorption)rabbit= 2000mg/kg.
SECTION 12: ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION: No effect known.
SECTION 13: DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD: Dispose of in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations, as these will differ from one area to
the next.
RCRA HAZARD CLASS: None
SECTION 14: TRANSPORT INFORMATION
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
PROPER SHIPPING NAME: Wel-Cote?Ceramic Tile Adhesive
HAZARD CLASS: Non Hazardous
ID NUMBER: NMFC 4620
PACKING GROUP: None
LABEL STATEMENT: None
SECTION 15: REGULATORY INFORMATION
U.S. FEDERAL REGULATIONS
TSCA (TOXIC SUBSTANCE CONTROL ACT): N/A
CERCLA (COMPREHENSIVE RESPONSE COMPENSATION, AND LIABILITY ACT): N/A
SARA TITLE III (SUPERFUND AMENDMENTS AND REAUTHORIZATION ACT):
311/312 HAZARD CATEGORIES: Diethanolamine(<.02%)-Immediate health hazard. Delayed health hazard.
313 REPORTABLE INGREDIENTS: Diethanolamine(<.02%)
STATE REGULATIONS: Not known.
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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET FILE NO.: CTA
Wel-Cote?Ceramic Tile Adhesive MSDS DATE:
10/09/02
INTERNATIONAL REGULATIONS: Canada- Diethanolamine(<.02%)- D2B
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