Form F 7.3.29
Rev: B
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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET Date: 01/25/07
-------------------------------------------- I. PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION -------------------------------
TRADE NAME (as labeled): LATICRETE?9235 Waterproof Membrane
CHEMICAL FAMILY: Styrene Copolymer Latex
MANUFACTURER'S NAME: LATICRETE INTERNATIONAL, INC.
1 Laticrete Park, N.
Bethany, CT 06524-3423 USA
Phone number for additional information: (203) 393-0010
Date prepared or revised: 1/10 Name of preparer: S.B. Fine
-------------------------------------------- II. HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS ----------------------------
OTHER
CHEMICAL NAMES CAS PERCENT ACGIH TLV OSHA PEL (SPECIFY)
NUMBERS
Ethylene Glycol 107-21-1 1.5 5 ppm (ceiling) N/A N/A
Formaldehyde 50-00-0 0.03 N/A N/A N/A
N/A = Not applicable or available
------------------------------------------ III. HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION -----------------------
SYMPTOMS OF OVEREXPOSURE for each potential route of exposure. (Possible Longer Term
Effects) None known.
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF EXPOSURE (Acute effects)
Inhaled: No problem normally anticipated
Contact with skin or eyes: This product may be an eye irritant. It may cause skin irritation upon
prolonged of repeated contact.
Absorbed through skin: Skin absorption is unlikely.
Swallowed: Single dose oral toxicity is believed to be low.
SUSPECTED CANCER AGENT?
x NO: This product's ingredients are not found in the lists below.
YES: Federal OSHA NTP IARC
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------------------------------IV. FIRST AID: EMERGENCY PROCEDURES-----------------------------------------
Eye Contact: Hold eyelids apart and immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15
minutes. Get medical attention immediately.
Skin Contact: Wash off in flowing water or shower.
Inhaled: No adverse effects anticipated.
Swallowed No adverse effects anticipated by this route of exposure incidental to proper industrial
handling.
---------------------------------------------- V. FIRE AND EXPLOSION ------------------------------------------
Flash Point method): Non-flammable
Auto ignition temperature,F: N/A
Flammable limits in air, volume %: Lower (LEL) Upper (UEL)
Fire extinguishing materials:
x water spray x carbon dioxide other:
x foam x dry chemical
Special fire fighting procedures: N/A
Unusual fire and explosion hazards: Closed containers exposed to extreme heat may rupture due to
pressure buildup.
----------------------------------- VI. SPILL, LEAK, AND DISPOSAL PROCEDURES -----------------------
Spill response procedures (include employee protection measures): Small amounts of spilled material
may be absorbed onto and appropriate absorbent. Prevent spilled liquid from entering sewers, storm
drains, and natural waterways. Wear safety glasses and impervious gloves.
Preparing wastes for disposal (container types, neutralization, etc.): Place contaminated absorbed
material into metal containers and seal.
NOTE: Dispose of all wastes in accordance with federal, state and local regulations.
------------------------------------------VII. Handling and Storage----------------------------------------------------------
Store in area between 40oF and 100oF.
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-------------------------------------- VIII. Exposure Controls and Personal Protection ------------------------------
Ventilation and engineering controls: Good general ventilation should be sufficient for most
conditions
Respiratory protection (type): Not needed for most conditions
Eye protection (type): Use chemical goggles or safety glasses
Gloves (specify material): Impervious gloves, vinyl or rubber
Other clothing and equipment: Wear clean, long-sleeved bond-covering clothing
Work practices, hygienic practices: Maintain good housekeeping standards
Other handling and storage requirements: Should store at temperatures between 40 - 100癋
Protective measures during maintenance of contaminated equipment:
------------------------------------------------ IX. PHYSICAL PROPERTIES ----------------------------
Vapor density (air=1): N/A Melting point or range,F: N/A
Boiling point or range, F: 212
Specific gravity: 1.18
Solubility in water: dispersable Evaporation rate (butyl acetate = 1): N/A
Vapor pressure, mmHg at 20C: N/A
Appearance and odor: Blue, thick liquid, Slight styrene odor
HOW TO DETECT THIS SUBSTANCE (warning properties of substance as a gas, vapor, dust, or
mist):
---------------------------------------------------- X. REACTIVITY DATA -----------------------------------------------
Stability: x Stable Unstable
Conditions to avoid: No hazardous reactions are expected to occur under normal industrial
conditions.
Incompatibility (materials to avoid): N/A
Hazardous decomposition products (including combustion products): (from burning, heating, or
reaction with other materials). Thermal decomposition in the presence of air may yield carbon
monoxide and/or carbon dioxide and traces of monomer
Hazardous polymerization: May occur x Will not occur
Conditions to avoid: N/A
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-----------------------------------------------XI. Toxicology Information-------------------------------------------------
None Known.
-----------------------------------------------XII. Ecological Information-------------------------------------------------
None Known
-----------------------------------------------XIII. Disposal Information--------------------------------------------------
Dispose in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
------------------------------------------------XIV. Transport Information---------------------------------------------------
No special labeling or transportation placarding is required.
------------------------------------------------XV. Regulatory Information--------------------------------------------------
All ingredients are listed on the U.S. EPA TSCA inventory of chemical substances.
Ethylene glycol is defined as a chemical under, and subject to, reporting requirements of section 313
of Title III of the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 and 40 CFR 372.
SARA HAZARD CATEGORY:
Ethylene glycol has been reviewed according to the EPA "Hazard Categories" promulgated under
section 311 and 312 of the Superfund Amendment and Reauthorizatin Act of 1986 (SARA Title III)
and is considered, under applicable definitions, to meet the following: 1. An immediate health
hazard 2. A delayed health hazard.
W.H.M.I.S. Classification: D2A
NFPA Code Health ?1 Flammability ?0 Reactivity ?0 Other ?0
HMIS Code Health ?1 Flammability ?0 Reactivity ?0 Personal Protection B
------------------------------------------------XVI Other Information---------------------------------------------------------
This information is furnished without warranty, representation, inducement or license of any kind;
except that it is accurate to the best of our knowledge, or obtained from sources believed by us to be
accurate.
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