Material Safety Data Sheet # 352
Hercules Chemical Company Inc.
111 South Street
Passaic NJ 07055-7398
Information Telephone: 1-800 221-9330
Internet: www.herchem.com
Transport Symbol
NFPA HMIS PPE
Preparation 2/13/08 Revision Date Revision Number 0
1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION No: 60
Product Identity: HERCULES PVC CEMENT HEAVY DUTY GRAY
Intended Use: Solvent cement.
Manufacturer: Hercules Chemical Company, Inc. Information Telephone: (800) 221-9330
111 South Street
Passaic, New Jersey 07055-7398 Internet: http://www.herchem.com
Emergency Phone: CHEMTREC: (800) 424-9300
MSDS Date of Preparation: 2/13/08
2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
This product is a gray viscous liquid with an ether-like odor.
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
DANGER!
Extremely flammable liquid and vapor. Vapors may cause flash fires. May cause eye and skin irritation.
Inhalation of vapors will cause irritation of mucous membranes, nose, eyes and throat coughing and difficulty
breathing. Exposure to high level concentration may cause headache, dizziness, nausea, and narcosis.
Prolonged and repeated skin contact may cause common solvent defatting effect such as redness, itching, pain
and may result to dermatitis. Harmful or fatal if swallowed
Potential Health Effects.
Inhalation: May cause irritation of the nose, throat and upper respiratory tract. High concentrations may cause
headache dizziness, nausea, shortness of breath and vomiting. Concentrations above threshold limit value
(TLV) may cause central nervous system depression and unconsciousness.
Ingestion: May produce abdominal pain and nausea. Aspiration into lungs can produce severe lung damage
and is a medical emergency.
Eye: Causes painful burning or stinging of eyes and lids, watering of eyes and inflammation of conjunctiva.
Skin: Causes irritation of skin. Prolonged skin contact causes common solvent defatting effect such as
redness, itching and pain.
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3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Component CAS No. Percentage OSHA PEL ACGIH TLV Other limits
Tetrahydrofuran 109-99-9 60-70 200 ppm 200 ppm
Methyl ethyl Ketone 78-93-3 5-10 200 ppm 200 ppm
Cyclohexanone 108-94-1 5-10 50 ppm 20 ppm
PVC Resin 9002-86-2 15-20 15 mg/m3 10 mg/m3
Fumed Silicon Dioxide 112945-52- 1-2 15 mg/m3 10 mg/m3
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Color (White/Black Paste) Trade secret 0.1-0.25 N/A N/A
HMIS Hazard Rating: 3 4 1 G
4. EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID PROCEDURES.
Eye: Immediately flush eyes with large quantities of water, for at least 15 minutes, holding the eyelids apart.
Get immediate medical attention.
Skin: Wash with soap and water. Remove contaminated clothing. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. If
irritation develops, get medical attention.
Inhalation: Remove person to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, have
qualified person administer oxygen, Call a doctor.
Ingestion: DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. If conscious, give 1-2 glasses of water to dilute. NEVER GIVE
ANYTHING BY MOUTH TO AN UNCONSCIOUS PERSON. Call a doctor immediately.
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Flashpoint: 6癋 (T.C.C) Based on THF
Flammable Limits: LEL: 2.0 % UEL: 11.8 %
Autoignition Temperature: Not determined
Extinguishing Media: Foam, Dry Chemical or Carbon Dioxide.
Unusual Fire or Explosion Hazards: Vapors are heavier than air, and will travel considerable distance to
source of ignition causing a flashback. On long standing may form peroxides which may cause violent reactions
especially upon evaporation to dryness.
Special Fire-Fighting Instructions: Handle as flammable liquid. Firefighters should wear positive pressure
self-contained breathing apparatus. Water may be ineffective but should be used to keep fire exposed
containers cool.
Hazardous Combustion Products: Carbon Dioxide and Carbon Monoxide are formed. Irritating peroxide
fumes are formed when heated to decomposition.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Eliminate all sources of ignition. Ventilate area. Wear appropriate personal protection equipment. Absorb with
inert absorbing material and dispose of with solid waste according to Federal, State and Local regulations.
Wash spill area with water. Do not flush wash water into confined areas.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling: Do not get in eyes, on skin or clothing. Avoid breathing vapors. Keep product away from heat,
sparks, open flames and all sources of ignition. Use with adequate ventilation. Wash thoroughly with soap and
water after handling. Keep containers closed when not in use.
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Storage: Store in a cool, dry, well ventilated area. Store only in original containers. Keep containers closed
when not in use.
Keep away from sources of ignition.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Respiratory Protection: In confined spaces, or in areas where adequate ventilation cannot be assured, use
NIOSH-approved organic vapor respirator or a positive-pressure airline mask, or a self-contained breathing
apparatus.
Engineering Controls: Use with general or local exhaust ventilation.
When using cements in areas with limited ventilation, use a ventilation device such as a fan or air mover to
maintain safe air/vapor concentrations. All ventilation devices should be located such that they do not become
sources of ignition.
Skin Protection: Avoid skin contact. Wear chemical resistant gloves such as PVA gloves. Rubber gloves are
acceptable for short time usage.
Eye Protection: Safety glasses with side shields or Chemical Safety goggles when necessary.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance And Odor: Gray Viscous Liquid with Ether like odor
Physical State: Liquid Boiling Point: 151?F (Based on THF)
Vapor Density: 2.0-2.5 Vapor Pressure: 143 @ 68?F (Based on THF)
Solubility In Water: 60-85% Evaporation Rate: 7 to 11
Specific Gravity: 0.910 -/+ .03 Volatile Components: 75-85 %
Melting Point: N/A VOC Content: 780-785 g/L
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stability: Stable under normal storage and handling conditions.
Conditions to avoid: Keep in closed containers and away from sparks and open flame.
Incompatibility: Strong oxidizing materials, Lithium Aluminum Hydride, Sodium Aluminum Hydroxide & Sodium
& Potassium Hydroxides.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Carbon Dioxide and Carbon Monoxide are formed. Irritating peroxide
fumes formed when heated to decomposition.
Hazardous Polymerization: Avoid excessive exposure to air and cationic initiators like Lewis Acids
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
HEALTH HAZARDS:
Ingestion: Swallowing may cause abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. May cause kidney and liver
damage. Aspiration during swallowing or vomiting can cause chemical pneumonia and lung damage.
Inhalation: Inhalation of vapors will cause irritation of mucous membrane, nose, eyes and throat and difficult of
breathing. High concentrations may cause headache, dizziness, narcosis and nausea.
Eye: May cause moderate to severe irritation. Eye injury is possible.
Skin: May cause irritation with redness, itching and pain.
Sensitization: None of the components are known to cause sensitization.
Chronic: Prolonged or repeated contact or overexposure can cause skin defatting and dermatitis.
Carcinogenicity: None of the components is listed as a carcinogen or suspected carcinogen by IARC, NTP or
OSHA.
Cyclohexanone is classified by ACGIH as "A3", a confirmed animal carcinogen with unknown relevance to
humans.
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Mutagenicity: Methyl Ethyl Ketone is not considered genotoxic based on laboratory studies.
Medical Conditions Aggravated by Exposure: Pre-existing skin, lung, kidney or liver disorders may be at
increased risk from exposure to this product.
Reproductive Toxicity: Methyl Ethyl Ketone and Cyclohexanone have shown teratogenic effects in Laboratory
animals. Tetrahydrofuran has been found to cause adverse developmental effects only when exposure levels
cause other toxic effects to mother.
Acute Toxicity Values:
Methyl Ethyl Ketone: Oral Rat LD50: 2,737mg/kg, Inhalation Rat LC50: 23,500 mg/m3 /8 hour/, Skin Rabbit
LD50: 6,480 mg/kg
Cyclohexanone: Oral Rat LD50: 1,620 mg/kg, Inhalation Rat LC50: 8,000 ppm/4hrs. Skin Rabbit LD50: 1 ml/kg
Tetrahydrofuran: Oral rat LD50: 1,650 mg/kg, Inhalation rat LC50: 21,000 ppm/3 hrs.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Environmental Toxicity: This product is not expected to be toxic to aquatic life.
Tetrahydrofuran: Not expected to bioaccumalate. 96-hr LC50: Fathead minnows, 2160 mg/L, Cyclohexanone:
96-hr LC50: fish >100 mg/L, Methyl Ethyl Ketone 96-hr LC50: fish >100 mg/L
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Dispose in accordance with local, state and federal environmental regulations.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Transportation of Dangerous Goods Description:
DOT Less than 1 liter (0.3 gal) Greater than 1 liter (0.3 gal)
Transportation of Dangerous Goods Description:
DOT Less than 1 liter (0.3 gal) Greater than 1 liter (0.3 gal)
Proper Shipping Name: Consumer Commodity Flammable Liquid, n.o.s
(Tetrahydrofuran, Methyl Ethyl Ketone)
Hazard Class: ORM-D 3,
UN Number/Packing Group: NONE UN 1993 PGII
Labels Required: NONE Flammable Liquid Label
IMDG
Proper Shipping Name: Flammable Liquid, n.o. Flammable Liquid, n.o.s
(Tetrahydrofuran, Methyl Ethyl Ketone)
Hazard Class: 3 3
UN Number/Packing Group UN 1993/PGII UN 1993/PGII
Label None Flammable Liquid
Flash Point 6篎 6篎
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Hazard Category for Section 311/312: Acute health, chronic health, Flammable
Section 302 Extremely Hazardous Substances (TQP): This product does not contain chemicals regulated under
SARA section 302.
Section 313 Toxic Chemicals: This product does not contain chemicals subject to SARA Title III Section 313
reporting requirements.
California Proposition 65: This product does not contain any chemical subject to California Proposition 65
regulation.
TSCA Inventory: All of the components of this product are listed on the TSCA inventory list.
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Canada DSL lits-Yes
WHMIS Classification: Class B-2, flammable liquid
D-2A, Materials causing other toxic effects (very Toxic), D-2B Toxic material
This product has been classified in accordance with the hazard criteria of the CPR and the MSDS contains all
the information required by the CPR.
16. OTHER INFORMATION
DISCLAIMER:
The information herein has been compiled from sources believed to be reliable, up-to-date, and is accurate to
the best of our knowledge. However, Hercules cannot give any guarantees regarding information from other
sources, and expressly does not make warranties, nor assumes any liability for its use.
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