MSDS No: 023030
Issue Date: 8 Jan 2010
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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
SECTION 1 PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Trade Name: TFE Paste
Part Numbers Covered: See Section 16.
Product Use: Pure white thread lubricant and sealant for plastic or metal threads in heavy duty
applications.
Formula: See Section 3.
Synonyms: Pipe thread compound.
Firm Name & William H. Harvey Company
4334 South 67th Street
Mailing Address:
Omaha, NE 68117-1019 http://www.wmharvey.com
Emergency Phone For chemical transportation emergencies ONLY, call CHEMTREC at
Numbers: (800)424-9300. Outside the U.S. (703)527-3887.
Information
Telephone Number: (800)228-9681
Prepared By: Technical Dept.
Contact: Information telephone number ?(800) 228-9681
Preparation Date: January 8, 2010
SECTION 2 HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Emergency Overview:
Thick, white paste with a petroleum odor. May cause mild irritation to the eye and skin. Inhalation of vapors
may cause respiratory tract irritation, and possible dizziness. Long term inhalation of dust may cause silicosis
or cancer.
Potential Health Effects:
Skin: Irritation, including redness and dryness.
Eyes: May cause mechanical irritation, redness, tearing, and blurred vision.
Inhalation: Vapors may cause irritation to mucous membranes and the respiratory system.
Headache, dizziness. Long term inhalation of dust may cause silicosis or cancer.
Ingestion: May cause irritation to the mouth and throat.
OSHA Hazard Classification: Irritant, target organ effects
SECTION 3 COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
INGREDIENTS: % wt/wt: CAS NUMBER:
Calcium Carbonate 50 ?70% 1317-65-3
Oxidized Soy Bean Oil 10 ?30% 68152-81-8
Polytetrafluoroethylene 3 ?7% 9002-84-0
2-Butoxyethanol 3 ?7% 111-76-2
Titanium Dioxide 1 ?5% 13463-67-7
Ethoxylated Nonylphenol 1 ?5% 9016-45-9
Alkyl Quaternary Ammonium Bentonite 1 ?5% 68953-58-2
Crystalline Silica, quartz < 1.2% 14808-60-7
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SECTION 4 FIRST AID MEASURES
CALL TOLL FREE 1-877-740-5015
Skin: Remove contaminated clothing. Wash thoroughly with soap and water. Call a physician or
poison control center if irritation develops.
Eyes: Remove contact lenses if any. Rinse eyes with water for 15 minutes. Get medical attention if
irritation develops.
Inhalation: Move to fresh air. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. If not breathing, give artificial respiration.
Keep victim quiet and warm. Call a poison control center or physician if symptoms persist.
Ingestion: NEVER give anything by mouth if victim is unconscious. Have victim rinse mouth thoroughly
with water. DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. If vomiting occurs naturally, have victim lean
forward to reduce risk of aspiration. Call the Poison Control Center at 1-877-740-5015.
SECTION 5 FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Extinguishing Media: Use dry chemical, CO2, water, or foam extinguisher.
Special Fire Fighting Firefighters should wear positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus and full
Procedures: protective clothing for fires in areas where chemicals are used or stored.
Unusual Fire and None known.
Explosion Hazards:
SECTION 6 ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Spill or Leak Pick up released product with appropriate implements and return to original container
Procedures: if reusable. If not reusable, place in appropriate containers for disposal. Appropriate
personal protective equipment cited in Section 8 should be worn during all clean-up
operations.
SECTION 7 HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling: Avoid contact with eyes, skin, or clothing. Do not take internally. Avoid breathing
vapors or fumes. Use only with adequate ventilation. Wash thoroughly after handling.
Keep container closed when not in use. Handle with care. Keep out of reach of
children.
Storage: Store in original, labeled container.
Other: Containers, even empty, will retain residue and may be harmful.
SECTION 8 EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
INGREDIENTS: CAS NUMBER: ACGIH TLV TWA OSHA PEL TWA
10 mg/m3 (<1% 15 mg/m3 (total dust)
Calcium carbonate 1317-65-3
5 mg/m3 (respirable)
crystalline silica)
2-butoxyethanol 111-76-2 20 ppm 50 ppm
10 mg/m3 15 mg/m3 (total dust)
Titanium dioxide 13463-67-7
0.025 mg/m3 10 mg/m3 / %SiO2
Crystalline silica 14808-60-7
Ventilation: Good general ventilation (equivalent to outdoors) should be adequate for normal use.
For operations where the TLV may be exceeded, mechanical ventilation such as local
exhaust may be needed to maintain exposure levels below applicable limits.
Respiratory For operations where the TLV may be exceeded, a NIOSH approved particulate /
Protection: organic vapor respirator or supplied air respirator is recommended. Equipment
selection depends on contaminant type and concentration, select in accordance with
29 CFR 1910.134 and good industrial hygiene practice. For firefighting, use self-
contained breathing apparatus.
Skin Protection: Normally not needed. Launder soiled clothing before re-use.
Eye Protection: Safety glasses with sideshields or safety goggles.
Other: Eye wash and safety shower should be available.
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SECTION 9 PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Flashpoint / Method: > 145 Degrees F (62 Degrees C). (Estimated)
Flammability: LEL = Not determined, UEL = Not determined.
Boiling Point: Not determined.
Melting Point: Not determined.
Vapor Pressure: Not determined.
Vapor Density: (Air = 1) Greater than 1.
Volatile Components: Not determined.
Solubility In Water: Negligible.
pH: Not applicable.
Specific Gravity: 1.74 @ 20 Degrees C.
Evaporation Rate: Not applicable.
Appearance: Thick white paste.
Odor: Petroleum odor.
Will Dissolve In: Not determined.
Material Is: Paste.
SECTION 10 STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stability: Stable.
Conditions To Avoid: None.
Hazardous Hydrocarbons, aldehydes, smoke, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide. Oxides of
Decomposition nitrogen, titanium, calcium. Small amounts of hydrogen fluoride may evolve at very
Products: high temperatures.
Incompatibility/ Strong oxidizing agents, strong acids.
Materials To Avoid:
Hazardous Will not occur.
Polymerization:
SECTION 11 TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Inhalation: Vapors may cause headache, dizziness, and irritation to mucous membranes. Dust
may contain crystalline silica. Long term inhalation may cause silicosis or cancer.
Above 300 degrees C, product may liberate fine particulate fume, which if inhaled, can
produce polymer fume fever, a temporary flu-like condition.
Skin: Contact may cause mild irritation.
Eye: Vapors or fumes may cause redness and irritation.
Ingestion: May cause irritation.
Toxicity Data: 2-Butoxyethanol: Oral LD50 (rat): 1,746 mg/kg.
Dermal LD50 (rabbit): 435 mg/kg.
Inhalation LC50 (mouse): 7h: 700ppm.
Calcium Carbonate: Oral LD50 (rat): 6,450 mg/kg.
Nonylphenol ethoxylate: Oral LD50 (rat): 3,310 mg/kg.
Sensitization: None of the components are known to cause sensitization.
Carcinogenicity: Crystalline silica is listed by IARC as a Group 1 carcinogen (carcinogenic to humans).
ACGIH lists crystalline silica as a suspect human carcinogen (A2). Titanium dioxide is
listed by IARC as a Group 2B carcinogen (possibly carcinogenic to humans) and
ACGIH lists titanium dioxide as A4 (not classifiable as a human carcinogen).
Mutagenicity: None of the components have been found to be mutagenic.
Reproductive None of the components are known to cause adverse reproductive effects.
Toxicity:
Medical Conditions Persons with pre-existing skin or lung disorders may be at increased risk from
Aggravated By exposure to this product.
Exposure:
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SECTION 12 ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Acute Aquatic 2-Butoxyethanol: 24 h LC50 (goldfish): 1,650 - 1700 mg/l.
Effects Data: 96 h LC50 (fathead minnow): 2137 mg/l.
24 h LC50 (daphnia): 1,850 mg/l.
48 h LC50 (daphnia): 835 mg/l.
VOC Information: This product emits VOC's (Volatile Organic Compounds) in its use. Make sure that use
of this product complies with local VOC emission regulations, where they exist.
VOC Content: 87 grams/liter Per Method 94515(b) of Title 17 of the California Code of
Regulations.
SECTION 13 DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Waste Disposal: Dispose of in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations.
It is the responsibility of the end-user to determine at the time of
disposal of the product.
EPA Hazardous Waste Number: None.
EPA Hazard Waste Class: None.
SECTION 14 TRANSPORT INFORMATION
DOT
Proper Shipping Name: Not regulated in quantities less than 119 gallons.
Hazard Class/Packing Group: None.
UN/NA Number: None.
Hazard Labels: None.
IMDG
Proper Shipping Name: Not regulated.
Hazard Class/Packing Group: None.
UN/NA Number: None.
Hazard Labels: None.
SECTION 15 REGULATORY INFORMATION
Hazard Category for Section Acute Health, Chronic Health, Fire
311/312:
Section 302 Extremely Hazardous This product does not contain chemicals regulated under SARA Title III,
Substances (TPQ): Section 302.
Section 313 Toxic Chemicals: This product contains the following chemicals subject to SARA Title III
Section 313 Reporting requirements:
Chemical CAS # % by wt.
2-Butoxyethanol 111-76-2 3 ?7%
CERCLA 103 Reportable Quantity: Spills of this product over the RQ (reportable quantity) must be reported
to the National Response Center. The RQ for the product, based on the
RQ for 2-butoxyethanol (10% max) of 1 lb, is 10 lbs.
Chemical CAS # RQ, lbs.
2-Butoxyethanol 111-76-2 *
* A statutory RQ of one pound was assigned. No final RQ has been
assigned to the broad class of glycol ethers.
Many states have more stringent release reporting requirements. Report
spills required under federal, state and local regulations.
California Proposition 65: This product may contain a small quantity of crystalline silica and
tetrafluoroethylene, which are known to the State of California to cause
cancer.
TSCA Inventory: All of the components of this product are listed on the TSCA inventory.
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SECTION 15 (continued)
Canadian WHMIS Classification: Class D, Division 2, Subdivision B; B3; D1A; D2A.
This product has been classified in accordance with the hazard criteria of
the Controlled Products Regulations (CPR) and the MSDS contains all
the information required by the CPR.
SECTION 16 OTHER INFORMATION
NFPA and HMIS:
NFPA Hazard Signal Health: 2 Flammability: 2 Reactivity: 0 Special: None
HMIS Hazard Signal: Health: 2* Flammability: 2 Reactivity: 0 PPE: A
Part Nos. Covered
by this MSDS: 023001 023036 023053 023077 023257
023005 023037 023054 023090 023259
023008 023038 023055 023105 023260
023012 023040 023056 023150 023270
023013 023041 023057 023200 090 2050
023014 023042 023058 023201 090 2055
023015 023043 023059 023202 4047429
023028 023044 023060 023203 45281
023029 023045 023061 023204 45282
023030 023046 023065 023210 B13185
023031 023047 023066 023250 B13202
023032 023048 023067 023251 Premier 441007
023033 023050 023071 023253 Premier 441011
023034 023051 023074 023255 Premier 441013
023035 023052 023075 023256 PV023253
Disclaimer:
The information in this MSDS was obtained from sources we believe to be reliable. However, the information is provided by
the William H. Harvey Company without any warranty, express or implied, regarding its correctness. Some information
presented and conclusions drawn herein are from sources other than direct test data on the substance itself. The MSDS was
prepared and is to be used only for this product. If the product is used as a component in another product, this MSDS
information may not be applicable. Users should make their own investigations to determine the suitability of the information
or products for their particular purpose.
The conditions or methods of handling, storage, use, and disposal of the product are beyond our control and may be beyond
our knowledge. For this and other reasons, the William H. Harvey Company does not assume responsibility and expressly
disclaims liability for loss, damage or expense arising out of or in any way connected with handling, storage, use or disposal of
the product.
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