MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
IPEX PRIMER
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SLUYTER COMPANY LTD.
375 Steelcase Road East
Markham, Ontario L3R 1G3 Canada
Tel (905) 475-6011 Fax (905) 475-3119
SECTION 01: CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
MANUFACTURER-----------------------SLUYTER COMPANY LTD.
375 Steelcase Road East
Markham, Ontario L3R 1G3
Canada
Tel (905) 475-6011
PRODUCT NAME-----------------------IPEX PRIMER (PVC & CPVC Primer).
MANUFACTURED FOR-------------------Ipex Inc. 2441 Royal Windsor Drive, Mississauga, ON L5J 4C7
PRODUCT USES-----------------------Primer used with PVC and CPVC Solvent Cements.
CHEMICAL FAMILY--------------------Solvent Blend.
SECTION 02: COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
INGREDIENTS / % CAS / TLV LD/50, ROUTE, SPECIES LC/50, ROUTE, SPECIES
TETRAHYDROFURAN
15 ?40 109-99-9 1650 mg/kg 18000 ppm 4 hours
200 ppm Oral (Rat) Inhalation (Rat)
TOLUENE
15 - 40 108-88-3 >2 g/kg 8000 ppm 8 hours
200 ppm Skin (Rabbit) Inhalation (Rat)
METHYL ETHYL KETONE
15 ?40 78-93-3 2737 mg/kg 23500 mg/m3 8 Hours
200 ppm Oral (Rat) Inhalation (Rat)
SECTION 03: HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
ROUTE OF ENTRY:--------------------
SKIN CONTACT-----------------Can cause moderate skin irritation,
defatting and dermatitis.
SKIN ABSORPTION--------------Tetrahydrofuran can be absorbed through
the skin resulting in toxic effects.
INHALATION-------------------As described below.
INHALATION CHRONIC-----------Can cause damage to the respiratory
system. Can cause headache, dizziness and nausea.
INGESTION--------------------Can cause gastro-intestinal irritation,
nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.
EYE CONTACT------------------Causes eye burns. Severe irritation,
redness, watering and blurred vision.
EFFECTS OF ACUTE EXPOSURE----------Refer to "ROUTE ENTRY" section.
EFFECTS OF CHRONIC EXPOSURE--------May cause damage to the central nervous
system, respiratory system, lungs, eyes,
skin, gastro-intestinal tract, liver,
spleen and kidneys. May cause nausea,
headache, dizziness and
drowsiness. Prolonged or repeated skin
contact may cause drying or cracking of the skin.
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SECTION 04: FIRST AID MEASURES
EYE CONTACT------------------------Check for and remove any contact lenses.
Immediately flush with water for a minimum
of 20 minutes and get medical attention.
SKIN CONTACT-----------------------Remove contaminated clothing. Wash
affected area with water and soap. Seek
medical attention if irritation occurs or persists.
INHALATION-------------------------Remove patient to fresh air. If not
breathing, trained personnel should
administer artificial respiration. Get medical attention.
INGESTION--------------------------Do NOT induce vomiting. Get immediate medical attention.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION-------------Contact your local poison control centre.
SECTION 05: FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
FLAMMABILITY-----------------------Flammable.
UNDER WHAT CONDITIONS--------------Extremely flammable liquid. Dangerous fire
hazard when exposed to heat, flame or
temperatures above the flash point. As
vapours are heavier than air, they may
travel to a source of ignition and flash
back.
SPECIAL PROCEDURES-----------------A self-contained breathing apparatus is
required for fire fighting personnel. Use
water spray to cool fire exposed surfaces
and to protect personnel.
FLASH POINT (METHOD)--------------- -5篊 TAG Closed Cup.
AUTO IGNITION TEMPERATURE----------321篊.
UPPER FLAMMABLE LIMIT (% VOL)------12.50.
LOWER FLAMMABLE LIMIT (% VOL)------11.60.
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA----------------Alcohol foam, CO2 or dry chemical.
HAZARDOUS COMBUSTION PRODUCTS------Oxides of Carbon (CO and CO2). Hydrogen
Chloride.
SENSITIVITY TO MECHANICAL----------Unknown.
IMPACT
SENSITIVITY TO STATIC--------------May be sensitive.
DISCHARGE
SECTION 06: ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
LEAK/SPILL-------------------------Prevent run-off into drains, sewers and
other waterways. Use a non-combustible
absorbent inorganic material. Ventilate.
Eliminate all sources of ignition. Contain
spill with dike to prevent entry into
sewers and waterways. For large quantities
contact the Environmental Authorities.
SECTION 07: HANDLING AND STORAGE
HANDLING PROCEDURES----------------Avoid prolonged or repeated skin
contact. Handle away from all sources of
ignition. Ventilate adequately and wear
appropriate breathing apparatus.
STORAGE NEEDS----------------------Store in a dry, well ventilated area. Store
in a cool area, away from all sources of
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heat and ignition. Keep container closed
and out of reach from children and pets
when not in use.
SECTION 08: EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:---------------
EYE/TYPE---------------------Safely goggles.
RESPIRATORY/TYPE-------------Wear a NIOSH/MSHA approved air supply
respirator.
GLOVES/ TYPE-----------------Wear impervious gloves (Neoprene or Rubber).
CLOTHING/TYPE----------------Not available.
FOOTWEAR/TYPE----------------Safety boots as specified in workplace regulations.
OTHER/TYPE-------------------Eye bath and safety shower.
VENTILATION REQUIREMENTS-----------Natural or mechanical (Explosion Proof)
ventilation to keep vapour levels well
below the TLV.
SECTION 09: PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
PHYSICAL STATE---------------------Liquid.
ODOUR------------------------------Strong solvent odour.
SPECIFIC GRAVITY-------------------0.84 - 0.88.
ODOUR THRESHOLD (ppm)--------------25 ppm.
VAPOUR PRESSURE--------------------145 mmHg @ 20篊.
VAPOUR DENSITY (AIR=1)-------------2.50.
EVAPORATION RATE-------------------6.00 (NBUAC = 1).
BOILING POINT (deg C)--------------65篊.
pH---------------------------------Not available.
SOLUBILITY IN WATER (% W/W)--------Slightly.
COEFFICIENT OF WATER\OIL-----------Not available.
DISTRIBUTION
FREEZING POINT--------------------- <0篊.
MELTING POINT (deg C)--------------Not available.
MOLECULAR WEIGHT-------------------
SECTION 10: STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
INCOMPATIBILITY--------------------Ammonia. Do NOT mix with nitrites. Strong
acids and strong bases.
REACTIVITY CONDITIONS--------------Thermal.
HAZARDOUS PRODUCTS OF--------------Hydrogen Chloride. Oxides of Carbon (CO and
DECOMPOSITION C02). Peroxides.
SECTION 11: TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
EXPOSURE LIMIT OF MATERIAL---------50 ppm for Toluene.200 ppm for Methyl
Ethyl Ketone.200 ppm for Tetrahydrofuran.
IRRITANCY OF MATERIAL--------------Irritant upon prolonged exposure. Eye
irritant.
SENSITIZING CAPABILITY OF----------Not available.
MATERIAL
CARCINOGENICITY OF MATERIAL--------Not available.
TERATOGENICITY---------------------No information is available and no adverse
teratogenicity effects are anticipated.
MUTAGENICITY-----------------------No information is available and no adverse
mutagenicity effects are anticipated.
REPRODUCTIVE EFFECTS---------------Not available.
SYNERGISTIC MATERIALS--------------Not available.
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SECTION 12: ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
ENVIRONMENTAL----------------------Not available. Can be dangerous if allowed
to enter drinking water intakes. Product
has an unaesthetic appearance and can be a
nuisance. Do not contaminate domestic or
irrigation water supplies, lakes, streams,
ponds and rivers.
BIODEGRADABILITY-------------------Not available. The solvent portion of this
product is biodegradable and vaporizes
rapidly.
VOC INFORMATION--------------------This product emits VOC's (volatile organic compounds in
use. Always ensure that the use of this product complies
with local VOC Emission Regulations, where they exist. The
VOC level is 640 grams/litre (SCAQMD Test Method 316A)
SECTION 13: DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
WASTE DISPOSAL---------------------To be disposed of in accordance with
current Local, Provincial and Federal
regulations.
SECTION 14: TRANSPORT INFORMATION
T.D.G. CLASSIFICATION--------------
(A)--------------------------------(A) In containers up to 1 litre -
shipped as CONSUMER COMMODITY. If the
shipment exceeds 500 kg in weight, shipped
as CONSUMER COMMODITY - FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS
N.O.S.(TETRAHYDROFURAN) CLASS 3.
(B)--------------------------------(B) In containers over 1 litre -
FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS N.O.S. (TETRAHYDROFURAN)
CLASS 3 UN1993 P.G. II.
SECTION 15: REGULATORY INFORMATION
WHMIS CLASSIFICATION---------------Class B Div.2 Flammable Liquid Class D
Div.2B Toxic Material.
SECTION 16: OTHER INFORMATION
IMPORTANT:-------------------------The information on this Material Safety
Data Sheet is furnished without warranty,
expressed or implied. All the information
appearing herein is based upon data
obtained from manufacturers and/or
recognized technical sources. While the
information is believed to be accurate, we
make no representations for the accuracy
or sufficiency.
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