MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Name on Tube Label: CREAM HARDENER
Name in BS-B Label Directions: BLUE CREST HARDENER
Crest Stock Number: TS-BH
for use with
SHARK BITE ULTRA PREMIUM LIGHTWEIGHT FILLER Stock Number BS-B
6/29/05
SECTION 1 MANUFACTURER / PRODUCT EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
DISTRIBUTED BY:
Crest Industries, Inc., 1337 King Road, Trenton, MI 48183
Phone: (734) 479-4141 FAX: (734) 479-4040
24 HOUR EMERGENCY TELEPHONE (CHEMTEL)
USA: (800) 255-3924 INTERNATIONAL: (813) 248-0585
MANUFACTURED BY:
Catalyst Systems, Gnadenhutten, Ohio, USA Phone: (740) 254-4311
Material Physical Appearance: blue paste
Emergency Overview
Other Precautions: None
Signs of Overexposure: Nausea, chest pain, lack of co-
Fire Fighting: Organic Peroxide, refer to Guide 145 of the
ordination, shortness of breath, dermatitis, redness and/or
North American Emergency Guide Book.
pain in eyes.
HMIS and NFPA 704 Rating
Emergency First Aid: Move to fresh air, remove contami-
Health: 2, Fire: 1, Reactivity: 1
nated clothing, wash effected skin with soap and water, do
Crest Industries, Inc. has no oversight with respect to the
not use solvents or thinners; if product gets into eyes, re-
guidance practices or policies or manufacturing processes
move contact lenses, flush with water for 15 minutes.
of other companies handling or using this material. The in-
Handling: In confined areas, wear an organic vapor car-
formation given in this MSDS is only related to the product
tridge respirator (NIOSH / OSHA), solvent resistant gloves
as shipped in its original condition as described in SECTION
and safety eye protection. Do not eat, drink or smoke in
2, Hazardous Ingredients and SECTION 9 Physical and
work areas.
Chemical Properties .
Material Appearance: blue
SECTION 2 HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS
Weight Vapor ACGIH OSHA LD50 LD50 LC50
Hazardous Ingredient Percent CAS Number Pressure TLV PEL Oral Derm Inhal LEL
3 3
Benzoyl Peroxide 45-55 94-36-0 NA 5mg/m 5mg/m 7710 Unk Unk NA
C9-C11 branched
alkyl benzoate 10-20 131298-44-7 NA Unk Unk >5000 Unk Unk NA
Non-ionic surfactant 1- 5 9038-95-3 NA Unk Unk Unk 500 Unk NA
3
LD50 Oral - rat mg/kg, LD50 Dermal - rabbit mg/ kg, LC50 Inhalation - rat mg/m unless otherwise specified.
Abbreviations: NA means Not Applicable, Unk means Unknown.
SECTION 3 HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Skin contact: remove contaminated clothing, wash with
Primary Routes of Entry: Inhalation, skin contact, inges-
soap and water or recognized skin cleaner. Do not use sol-
tion, eyes.
vents or thinners.
Exposure Effects - Acute and Chronic
Eye contact: contact lenses must be removed, flush with
Inhalation: Acute: NA
water for at least 15 minutes, consult a physician immedi-
Skin contact: Acute: Can be absorbed through the skin
ately.
with resulting dry skin, irritation, redness and dermatitis.
Ingestion: consult a physician or poison control center
Eye contact: Acute: Inflammation.
Ingestion: Acute: Gastrointestinal irritation, nausea, vom- immediately. Treat symptomatically
Medical Conditions Prone to Aggravation: not known.
iting, may cause systemic eye effects including hallucina-
SECTION 5 FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
tions, distorted perceptions, kidney, ureter or bladder
Flash Point (SFCC): NA Lower Explosive Limit: NA
changes.
Extinguishing Media: foam, carbon dioxide, dry chemical
Chronic: Repeated overexposure to this product may
cause: dermatitis, asthmatic effects, testicular atrophy and or water fog or spray. Water jet or stream is unsuitable.
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards: Part of the oxygen
vasodilation.
for the fire comes from the material itself. Fire hazard in-
Other Health Effects: None
creases as the material dries.
SECTION 4 FIRST AID MEASURES
Special Fire Fighting Procedures: Water should be used
Emergency and First Aid Procedures: In all cases if
to cool containers exposed to fire. Fire fighting personnel
symptoms persist, seek medical attention.
should wear self-contained breathing apparatus.
Inhalation: move to fresh air, give artificial respiration if
necessary.
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Teratogenicity (risk of malformation in an unborn
SECTION 6 ACCIDENTAL RELEASE
fetus): None Known
Steps To Be Taken In Case Material Is Released Or
Reproductive Toxicity (risk of sterility): None Known
Spilled: Remove all sources of ignition. Avoid breathing va-
Mutagenicity (risk of heritable genetic effects): Mutation
pors, ventilate confined area. Dike to reduce extent of spill.
data has been reported.
Remove with inert absorbent using non-sparking tools. If
Threshold Limit Value: None established for this product.
necessary report to applicable government agency.
For further information, see SECTION 9 Hazardous Ingre-
SECTION 7 HANDLING AND STORAGE
dients
Precautions to Be Taken in Handling and Storing:
SECTION 12 ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Minimize contact between the worker and this material.
General Information: Avoid runoff into ground, storms or
Keep material sealed to prevent contamination and drying.
sewer that lead into waterways. Water runoff can cause en-
Consult NFPA and local codes for additional storage re-
vironmental damage.
quirements.
Environmental Impact Data (percentage by weight):
Hygienic Practices: Do not eat, drink or smoke in work
VOCs: none Ozone Depleters: none Heavy Metals: None
areas. Wash hands before eating, smoking, or using the
There are extensive ecological data available on the various
washroom. Launder clothing before reuse.
components of these products. An adequate representation
Other Precautions: Do not take internally. Observe label
of all these data is beyond the scope of this document.
precautions. Keep closures tight and container upright to
SECTION 13 DISPOSAL INFORMATION
prevent leakage. The information contained in this safety
Waste Disposal Method: Dispose of in accordance with
data sheet does not constitute the user s own assessment of
federal, state or provincial and local pollution requirements.
workplace risks as required by regulations.
This information applies only to the material as manufac-
SECTION 8 EXPOSURE CONTROLS
tured; processing, use or contamination may make this in-
Primary Routes of Entry: Skin contact, ingestion, eyes.
formation inappropriate, inaccurate or incomplete. The gen-
Respiratory Protection: If odors bother workers, wear a
erator of the waste has the responsibility for proper waste
NIOSH/MSHA approved respirator device. See safety
classification, transportation and disposal.
equipment supplier for evaluation and recommendation.
SECTION 14 TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION
Ventilation: No special ventilation required.
Not regulated for ground shipments inside the United States
Protective Gloves: Required for prolonged or repeated
SECTION 15 REGULATORY INFORMATION
contact. Use solvent resistant gloves. Barrier creams are not
OSHA: This product is considered hazardous under the
substitutes for full physical protection. Refer to safety
Federal OSHA Hazard Communication Standard.
equipment supplier for effective glove recommendations.
WHMIS Classification: D1B; D2B
Eye Protection: Use safety goggles or face shield.
SARA Title III
SECTION 9 PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL
Section 302 Extremely Hazardous Substances: None
PROPERTIES
Section 311 / 312 Hazard Categories: Immediate
Vapor Density: NA Vapor Pressure: NA
health, delayed health.
Boiling Range: Decomposes
Section 313 Toxic Chemicals: Benzoyl Peroxide.
Weight per Gallon (Specific Gravity): 10.0 (1.2)
You may be required to submit this MSDS to state and local
Percent Volatile by Volume: NA
emergency response agencies (SERC & LEPC) and to your
Physical state: paste
local fire department. Also, you may be affected by other
Odor and Appearance: blue paste with slight ester odor
sections of this law, depending on the chemicals and
SECTION 10 STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
amounts that you inventory at your location. To learn more
Stability: Stable
about your responsibilities, call the EPA Hotline (800) 535-
Incompatibility (materials to avoid): Dimethylaniline, co-
0202
balt napthenate, accelerators, reducing agents.
TSCA status: All ingredients are TSCA registered.
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur.
CEPA status: All ingredients are listed on the DSL or
Conditions to Avoid: Heat, open flame, sparks.
NDSL.
Hazardous Combustion Products: Dense white smoke
SECTION 16 PREPARATION INFORMATION
of benzoic acid, phenyl benzoate, terphenyls, biphenyls,
Prepared by Crest Industries, Inc. Research and Develop-
benzene and carbon dioxide.
ment Department Date Prepared: 6/29/05
SECTION 11 TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Information phone number: (734) 479-4141 Ext. 118.
Carcinogenicity (risk of cancer): None known to IARC,
Do not handle until the manufacturer s safety precautions
ACGIH, or OSHA
have been read and understood. Regulations require that all
Sensitization (effects of repeated exposure): This prod-
employees be trained on Material Safety Data Sheets for all
uct may cause skin sensitization to certain individuals.
products with which they come in contact.
DISCLAIMER: The information contained in this MSDS is believed to be accurate and reliable
as of the date indicated. Crest Industries, Inc. assumes no legal responsibility and makes no
representation, warranty or guarantee, expressed or implied, as to the completeness or accu-
racy of the information. It is offered solely for your consideration, investigation and verification.
The user is ultimately responsible for the safe use of the material in accordance with applica-
ble federal, state, provincial and local laws and regulations.
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