Material Safety Data Sheet
Revision Date: 02/14/2008 Issue date: 02/14/2008
1. CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Product name: Loctite(R) 243 Threadlocker Medium Strength Item No. : 21433 / IDH No. 231087
Product Use: Sealant Region: Canada
Company address: Contact Information:
Henkel Canada Corporation Telephone: (905) 814-6511
2225 Meadowpine Boulevard Emergency telephone: (905) 814-6511
Mississauga, Ontario L5N 7P2 Internet: www.loctite.com
2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Hazardous components % ACGIH TLV OSHA PEL OTHER
Polyglycol dimethacrylate 60-100 None None None
25852-47-5
Polyglycol dioctanoate 10-30 None None
18268-70-7
Amorphous fumed silica 1-5 None None None
68611-44-9
Saccharin 1-5 None None None
81-07-2
1-Acetyl-2-phenylhydrazine 0.1-1 None None None
114-83-0
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Physical state: Liquid WHMIS hazard class: D.2.B
Color: Blue
Odor: Characteristic
CAUSES EYE IRRITATION.
WARNING:
MAY CAUSE ALLERGIC SKIN REACTION.
MAY CAUSE SKIN AND RESPIRATORY TRACT IRRITATION.
Relevant routes of exposure: Skin, Inhalation, Eyes
Potential Health Effects
Inhalation: May cause respiratory tract irritation.
Skin contact: May cause allergic skin reaction. May cause skin irritation.
Eye contact: Contact with eyes will cause irritation.
Ingestion: Not expected to be harmful by ingestion.
Existing conditions aggravated by Eye, skin, and respiratory disorders.
exposure:
See Section 11 for additional toxicological information.
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4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Inhalation: Remove to fresh air. If symptoms develop and persist, get medical attention.
Skin contact: Wash with soap and water. Remove contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash clothing before reuse.
Get medical attention if symptoms occur.
Eye contact: Flush with copious amounts of water, preferably, lukewarm water for at least 15 minutes, holding
eyelids open all the time. Get medical attention.
Ingestion: Do not induce vomiting. Keep individual calm. Obtain medical attention.
5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
Flash point: Greater than 93篊 (200篎) Tagliabue closed cup
Autoignition temperature: Not available
Flammable/Explosive limits-lower %: Not available
Flammable/Explosive limits-upper %: Not available
Extinguishing media: If product is involved in fire extinguish with dry powder, foam or carbon dioxide.
Special fire fighting procedures: Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and full protective clothing, such as turn-out gear.
Unusual fire or explosion hazards: None
Hazardous combustion products: Oxides of carbon. Oxides of sulfur. Oxides of nitrogen. Irritating organic vapors.
Sensitivity to mechanical impact: Not available.
Sensitivity to static discharge: Not available.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Environmental precautions: Prevent product from entering drains or open waters.
Clean-up methods: Soak up with inert absorbent. Store in a partly filled, closed container until disposal.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling: Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing. Avoid breathing vapor and mist. Wash thoroughly after
handling.
Storage: For safe storage, store at or below 38癈 (100癋). Keep in a cool, well ventilated area away from heat,
sparks and open flame. Keep container tightly closed until ready for use.
Incompatible products: Refer to Section 10.
For information on product shelf life contact Henkel Canada Customer Service at (905) 814-6511.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
Engineering controls: No specific ventilation requirements noted, but forced ventilation may still be required if concentrations
exceed occupational exposure limts.
Respiratory protection: Use NIOSH approved respirator if there is potential to exceed exposure limit(s).
Skin protection: Use impermeable gloves and protective clothing as necessary to prevent skin contact. Neoprene
gloves. Butyl rubber gloves. Natural rubber gloves.
Eye/face protection: Safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields.
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See Section 2 for exposure limits.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Physical state: Liquid
Color: Blue
Odor: Characteristic
Odor Threshold: Not available
Vapor pressure: Less than 0.1 mm Hg at 27篊 (80篎)
pH: Not applicable
Boiling point/range: Greater than 149篊 (300篎)
Melting point/range: Not available
Specific gravity: 1.08 at 20篊 (68篎)
Vapor density: Not available
Evaporation rate: Not available
Solubility in water: Slight
Partition coefficient (n-octanol/water): Not available
VOC content: 0.7339%; 7.21 grams/liter
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stability: Stable.
Hazardous polymerization: Will not occur.
Hazardous decomposition products: Oxides of carbon. Oxides of sulfur. Oxides of nitrogen. Irritating organic vapors.
Incompatability: Strong oxidizers. Reducing agents. Strong alkalis. Oxygen scavengers. Oxidizing agents. Other
polymerization initiators.
Conditions to avoid: See "Handling and Storage" (Section 7) and "Incompatabilty" (Section 10).
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Product toxicity data: Acute oral LD50 greater than 10, 000 mg/kg (rat). Acute dermal LD50 greater than 5000 mg/kg (rabbit).
(estimated).
Toxicologically synergistic products: Not available.
Refer to the following for Irritancy of Product, Sensitization to Product, Carcinogenicity, Reproductive Toxicity, Teratogenicity, and
Mutagenicity.
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Ingredient Toxicity Data & Carcinogen Status
Hazardous components LD50s & LC50s Other LD50s NTP IARC OSHA ACGIH -
and LC50s Carcinogen Carcinogen Carcinogen Carcinogens
Polyglycol dimethacrylate None None No No No No
25852-47-5
Polyglycol dioctanoate Oral LD50 (Rat) None No No No No
18268-70-7 = 18 g/kg
Dermal LD50
(Rabbit) > 20
mL/kg
Amorphous fumed silica None None No No No No
68611-44-9
Saccharin Oral LD50 None No No No No
81-07-2 (Mouse) = 17
g/kg
1-Acetyl-2-phenylhydrazine Oral LD50 None No No No No
114-83-0 (Mouse) = 270
mg/kg
Literature Referenced Target Organ & Other Health Effects
Hazardous components Health Effects/Target Organs
Polyglycol dimethacrylate Allergen, Irritant
25852-47-5
Polyglycol dioctanoate Irritant
18268-70-7
Amorphous fumed silica No Target Organs
68611-44-9
Saccharin No Target Organs
81-07-2
1-Acetyl-2-phenylhydrazine Allergen, Blood, Kidney, Mutagen, Some evidence of carcinogenicity
114-83-0
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Ecological information: Not available
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Information provided is for unused product only.
Recommended method of disposal: Dispose of in accordance with federal and local regulations.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
The shipping classifications in this section are for non-bulk packaging only (unless otherwise specified). Shipping classification may be
different for bulk packaging.
Canada Transportation of Dangerous Goods - Ground:
Proper shipping name: Unrestricted
Hazard class or division: None
Identification number: None
Packing group: None
International Air Transportation (ICAO/IATA):
Proper shipping name: Unrestricted
Hazard class or division: None
Identification number: None
Packing group: None
WaterTransportation (IMO/IMDG):
Proper shipping name: Unrestricted
Hazard class or division: None
Identification number: None
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Packing group: None
Marine pollutant: None
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Canada Regulatory Information
CEPA DSL/NDSL Status: All components are listed on or are exempt from listing on the Domestic Substances List.
United States Regulatory Information
TSCA 8 (b) Inventory Status: All components are listed or are exempt from listing on the Toxic Substances Control Act Inventory.
16. OTHER INFORMATION
This material safety data sheet contains changes from the previous version in sections: 3
This product has been classified in accordance with the hazard criteria of the Controlled Products Regulations and the MSDS contains
all the information required by the Controlled Product Regulations.
Prepared by: Regulatory Affairs
DISCLAIMER: The data contained herein are furnished for information only and are believed to be reliable. However, Henkel Corporation
does not assume responsibility for any results obtained by persons over whose methods Henkel Corporation has no control. It is the
user's responsibility to determine the suitability of Henkel's products or any production methods mentioned herein for a particular
purpose, and to adopt such precautions as may be advisable for the protection of property and persons against any hazards that may be
involved in the handling and use of any of Henkel Corporation's products. In light of the foregoing, Henkel Corporation specifically
disclaims all warranties, express or implied, including warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, arising from
sale or use of Henkel Corporation's products. Henkel Corporation further disclaims any liability for consequential or incidental damages
of any kind, including lost profits.
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