IDENTIFICATION
PRODUCT NAME: IMTECH STR PVC CEMENT
Material Use: Use for cold vulcanization of PVC products
Date of MSDS: 10/24/00
DISTRIBUTOR INFORMATION
Distributor: IMTECH
Address: 18620 NE San Rafael
Portland, OR 97230
Phone: 503-618-1066
Fax: 503-618-8445
EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NO: 800-255-3924
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
SECTION 01: PRODUCT INFORMATION
Trade Name: IMTECH STR 2100 PVC CEMENT
Material Use: Use for cold vulcanization of PVC products
SECTION 02: CHEMICAL COMPOSITION
CAS EC Number UN UINECS
Chemical Name Number % Number Number
Butanon (Methyl ethyl ketone) 78-93-3 78% 606-002-00-03 1193 2011590
Polyurethane 9068-94-4 20.5% 601-021-00-3
108-88-3
Other: Resins
SECTION 03: HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Critical hazards: Highly flammable. Irritating to eyes and respiratory
system.
SECTION 04: FIRST AID MEASURES
If the patient is likely to become unconscious, place and transport in stable sideways position.
INHALATION: Remove to fresh air. If breathing is difficult or other
symptoms persist, get medical attention.
SKIN CONTACT: Remove contaminated clothing. Wash affected area
with plenty of water and soap, use lotion. Seek
medical attention if irritation occurs or persists.
EYE CONTACT: In case of eye contact, immediately flush eyes with
large amounts of water until irritation subsides. Get
medical attention preferably by an eye specialist.
INGESTION: If swallowed, allow water to be drunk. Do not induce
vomiting. Get medical attention immediately.
SECTION 05: FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
SUITABLE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Water mist, foam, carbon dioxide, dry powder, dry
sand.
SECTION 06: ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS: Ensure adequate ventilation. Keep away sources of
ignition.
SPILL RESPONSE: Collect liquid in an appropriate container or absorb
with an inert material (for example, sand earth,
vermiculite, chemical binder based on calcium silicate
hydrate) and place in a chemical waste container.
Do not use combustible materials, such as sawdust.
Do not flush to sewer!
SECTION 07: HANDLING AND STORAGE
HANDLING REQUIREMENTS: Provide good room ventilation
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Remove all sources of ignition, do not smoke. Keep
away from sources of heat and ignition.
STORAGE REQUIREMENTS: Store in a cool and dry place. Keep container in a
well-ventilated area.
USE INSTRUCTIONS: During use, ensure efficient exhaust ventilation in the
work area.
SECTION 08: EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
TYPE AND ORIGIN: MAK Maximum work place concentration
CAS NUMBER 78-93-3
MARKINGS 2- Butanon
LIMIT VALUE 200 ml/m3, 590 mg/m3
EXTREME VALUE LIMIT CATEGORY II, I
TERATOGENIC (HARMFUL EFFECTS ON
DEVELOPMENT) RE:
MATC GROUP D
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT General protective measures.
Do not inhale vapors.
Wash hands before breaks and after work.
Remove soiled or soaked clothing immediately. Do
not eat, drink or smoke while using product.
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: Respiratory protection required at inadequately
ventilated workplaces or in cases of prolonged
exposure.
HAND PROTECTION: Wear solvent resistant rubber gloves.
EYE PROTECTION: Wear tight fitting safety goggles.
BODY PROTECTION Wear protective clothing, as appropriate, to prevent
skin contact.
SECTION 09: PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL CHARACHTERISTICS
PHYSICAL STATE: Liquid
APPEARANCE: Transparent
ODOR: Characteristic
Approx. 0.84049 g/cm3 @ 20 C
DENSITY:
FLASH POINT: -14 C
IGNITION TEMPERATURE: 514 C
MELTING POINT: -87 C
BOILING RANGE: 75 to 85 C at 1013 hPa
LOWER EXPLOSION LIMIT: 1.8% volume
UPPER EXPLOSION LIMIT: 11.5% volume
VAPOR PRESSURE: Approx. 32.4 mbar @ 0 C
SOLUBILITY IN WATER: 292 G/L AT 20 C
SOLUBILITY/QUALITATIVE Soluble in most organic solvents
SECTION 10: STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
THERMAL DECOMPOSITION: At normal pressure may be distilled without
decomposition.
HAZARDOUS REACTIONS: Formation of explosive gas/air mixtures.
SECTION 11: TOXICOLOGICAL PROPERTIES
ACUTE ORAL TOXICITY (LD50) 2737 mg/kg
SPECIES: Rat
SOURCE: RTECS
ACUTE INHALATION TOXICITY (LC50) 40 mg/l
DURATION OF EXPOSURE 2 hours
SPECIES: Mouse
SOURCE: RTECS
IRRITANT EFFECT ON SKIN Irritant
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DURATION OF EXPOSURE 24 hours
SPECIES: Rabbit
SOURCE: RTECS
REMARKS Solvent removes oil from the skin. Solvent vapors
have a narcotic effect if inhaled in high concentrations.
Irritates the respiratory organs.
SECTION 12: ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
REMARKS Because of harmful effects on water organisms, this
product should not be introduced into drains.
SECTION 13: DISPOSAL CONSIDERATION
WASTE DISPOSAL: In accordance with regulations for special waste, must
be taken to an authorized special waste incineration
plant.
SECTION 14: TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION
ROAD TRANSPORT
ADR 3/3 b
GGVS 3/3 b
RID 3/3 b
GGVE 3/3 b
PRODUCT CHARACTERISTIC OF THE Methylethylketone
SOLVENT
HAZARD NUMBER 33
SUBSTANCE NUMBER 1133
MARINE TRANSPORT
IMDG CODE 3.2/1133/I I
EmS 3-05
MFAG 330
CORRECT TECHNICAL NAME Ethyl Methyl Ketone
AIR TRANSPORT
ICAO/IATA-DGR 3/1133/I I
CORRECT TECHNICAL NAME Ethyl Methyl Ketone
SECTION 15: REGULATORY INFORMATION
HMIS CLASSIFICATION:
HAZARD SYMBOLS F Highly Flammable
Xi Irritant
R PHRASES
11 Highly flammable
36/37 Irritating to eyes and respiratory system
S PHRASES
9 Keep container in a well-ventilated place.
Keep away from sources of ignition... No Smoking.
16
25 Avoid contact with eyes
33 Take precautionary measures against static
discharges.
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SECTION 16: OTHER INFORMATION
The regulatory information given above only indicates the principal regulation specifically applicable to
the product described in the Safety Data Sheet. The user's attention is drawn to the possible existence
of additional provisions, which complete these regulations. Refer to all applicable national, international
and local regulations or provisions.
Suitable precautionary measures must be taken to ensure that the applicable exposure limits are met in
the working area and impairment of health is avoided. Required industrial safety measures, including
effective ventilation and exhaust ventilation in the working area must comply with the existing accident
prevention rules.
All components of this product are listed in the European Inventory of Existing Commercial Substances
(EINECS) under the provisions laid down in the corresponding EEC-Directive.
This information is based on our present state of knowledge. It should not therefore be construed as
guaranteeing specific properties of the products described or their suitability for a particular application.
Our technical advise ?whether verbal, in writing or by the way of trials ?is given in good faith but
without warranty, and this also applies where proprietary rights of third parties are involved. It does not
release you from the obligation to test the products supplied by us as to their suitability for the intended
processes and uses.
The applications, use and processing of the products are beyond our control, and therefore, entirely your
own responsibility. If, in spite of this, liability should be established for any damage, it will be limited to
the value of the goods delivered by us and used by you. We will, of course, provide products of
consistent quality within the scope of our General Conditions of Sale and Delivery.
PREPARED BY: RAM Enterprise, Inc.
18620 NE San Rafael
Portland, OR 97230
TELEPHONE NUMBER: 503-618-1066
DISCLAIMER: These data are based on our present knowledge.
However, they shall not constitute a guarantee for any
specific product features and shall not establish a
legally valid contractual relationship.
Manufactured by TRS International GMBH
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