EMERGENCY OVERVIEW: Not hazardous when used according to directions.
ROUTES OF ENTRY: Eyes, Mouth, and Nose
POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS
EYES: Contact can cause mechanical irritation. Rinse with water for at least 15 minutes.
SKIN: Prolonged contact may cause irritation. Wash with soap and water.
INGESTION: No known effects.
INHALATION: Inhalation of dust may irritate nose, throat, and lungs. Remove to fresh air. Seek medical attention if
condition persists.
ACUTE HEALTH HAZARDS: See above.
CHRONIC HEALTH HAZARDS: Chronic overexposure to dust may result in lung disease and/or cancer.
MEDICAL CONDITIONS GENERALLY AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE: Pre-existing upper respiratory and lung diseases, which may
include, but are not limited to, bronchitis, emphysema, and asthma.
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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET FILE NO.: RMTG
Wel-Cote?Tile Grout MSDS DATE:
10/09/02
CARCINOGENICITY
MATERIAL NTP: IARC:
Respirable Crystalline Silica Anticipated Group 1
Vinyl Acetate Monomer Not Listed 2B
SECTION 3 NOTES: When used as directed, quantities of Respirable Silica and Vinyl Acetate Monomer would be expected to be less
than the prescribed OSHA/NIOSH limits. Wear eye and skin protection. Use NIOSH/MSHA approved respirator
when dry sanding
SECTION 4: FIRST AID MEASURES
EYES: Rinse with water for at least 15 minutes. If redness or irritation persists, consult physician.
SKIN: Rinse with soap and water. If irritation persists, consult physician.
INGESTION: If nausea or irritation occurs, consult physician.
INHALATION: Remove to fresh air. If respiratory symptoms persist, consult physician.
NOTES TO PHYSICIANS OR FIRST AID PROVIDERS: Rinse affected areas with water.
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Use appropriate extinguishing media for surrounding fire.
SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES: None
UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS: None
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: Carbon Dioxide will be produced at temperatures exceeding 800癈. Thermal
decomposition will produce Water, Carbon Dioxide, Carbon Monoxide, and Acetic Acid.
SECTION 6: ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES: Use normal clean up procedures. Area may become slick, take caution to avoid falling. Wear
appropriate protective equipment. Shovel material into a waste container for disposal.
SECTION 6 NOTES: Dispose of material in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations.
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Wel-Cote?Tile Grout MSDS DATE:
10/09/02
SECTION 7: HANDLING AND STORAGE
HANDLING AND STORAGE: Use appropriate personal protection equipment when handling and finishing.
OTHER PRECAUTIONS: Do not store in extreme heat or cold. Keep out of direct sunlight.
SECTION 8: EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
ENGINEERING CONTROLS: Minimize dust exposure in accordance with good hygiene practices.
VENTILATION : Ventilate to keep exposures below TLV.
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: Wear NIOSH/MSHA approved respirator when dry sanding.
EYE PROTECTION: Wear safety glasses or goggles to prevent particulate irritation to the eye.
SKIN PROTECTION: Generally not necessary, but may be desirable in certain conditions.
OTHER PROTECTIVE CLOTHING OR EQUIPMENT: None
WORK HYGIENIC PRACTICES: Follow acceptable good hygiene practices.
EXPOSURE GUIDELINES: Use wet sanding technique to avoid exposure to dust.
PERCENT VOLATILE:
BY WT/ BY VOL @ 212癋/ 100癈
<35 <35
VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUNDS (VOC): <2g/L
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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET FILE NO.: RMTG
Wel-Cote?Tile Grout MSDS DATE:
10/09/02
SECTION 10: STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
STABLE UNSTABLE
STABILITY: Yes
CONDITIONS TO AVOID (STABILITY): None known.
INCOMPATIBILITY (MATERIAL TO AVOID): None known.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION OR BY-PRODUCTS: Carbon Dioxide, Carbon Monoxide, and Acetic Acid.
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Will not occur.
CONDITIONS TO AVOID (POLYMERIZATION): None.
SECTION 11: TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION: Not toxic.
SECTION 12: ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION: No effect known.
SECTION 13: DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD: Dispose of in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations, as these will differ from one area to
the next.
RCRA HAZARD CLASS: None
SECTION 14: TRANSPORT INFORMATION
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
PROPER SHIPPING NAME: Wel-Cote?Tile Grout
HAZARD CLASS: Non Hazardous
ID NUMBER: NMFC 4620
PACKING GROUP: None
LABEL STATEMENT: None
SECTION 15: REGULATORY INFORMATION
U.S. FEDERAL REGULATIONS
TSCA (TOXIC SUBSTANCE CONTROL ACT): N/A
CERCLA (COMPREHENSIVE RESPONSE COMPENSATION, AND LIABILITY ACT): N/A
SARA TITLE III (SUPERFUND AMENDMENTS AND REAUTHORIZATION ACT): N/A