MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
DEGACOTE J2
FLEXIBLE JOINTING COMPOUND
DATE OF ISSUE AUGUST 1996
IDENTIFICATION Revision: January 1997
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PRODUCT NAME DEGACOTE J2 FLEXIBLE JOINTING COMPOUND
None None
Other Names Manufacturers Code
1247 3
U.N. Number Dangerous Goods Class
None 11
Susidary Risk Packaging Group
3YE None
Hazchem Code Poison Schedule
USE
As a flexible, self levelling, waterproof sealing compound for the jointing of concrete floors, filling of expansion
joints on road bridges and the repair of cracks in croncrete slabs in applications where joint movements of more
than 30% can be expected.
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION/ OTHER PROPERTIES
PROPERTIES
Viscous Light Not Shock Sensitive
Appearance Shock Sensitivity
Grey Coloured
Liquid Non Corrosive
Corrosiveness
100 0C None
Boiling Point Oxidising Properties
47h Pa at 20 0C Not reactive with air or water.
Vapour Pressure Reactivity
Di Benzoyl Peroxide causes Polymerisation.
430 0C
1.6
Specific Gravity Auto Ignition
Temperature
100C Not Known
Flash Point Evaporation Rate
(closed cup)
0.001 mg / m3
2.1% - 12.5%
Flammable Limits Odour Threshold
16g / 1 @ 200C Not Applicable
Solubility in Water PH Value
16%
% Volatiles
Not Applicable
Bulk Density
INGREDIENTS
CHEMICAL ENTITY CAS NO PROPORTION
Methyl Methacrylate Monomer 80 - 62 - 6 High
Butyl Acrylate 141 - 32 - 2 Medium
N, N - Dimethyl - p - toludine 99 - 97 - 8 Very Low
1, 11 - (p - Tolylimino) Dipropane 2 - 01 38 - 668 - 48 - 3 Very Low
Calcite -------------- High
Pigment -------------- Medium
PROPORTION - % WEIGHT
VERY LOW < 1 LOW 1 - 9 MEDIUM 10 - 35 HIGH 36 - 65 VERY HIGH > 65
M.S.D.S. DEGACOTE J2 FLEXIBLE JOINTING COMPOUND
HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION
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HEALTH EFFECTS
Not generally considered to be hazardous following short term exposure.
Acute
No information is available as to the harmful dose on swallowing the product.
Swallowed
Information from animal studies indicates a low toxicity from oral exposure (the oral
LD50 in a Rat is 7872 mg / kg for the Methyl Methacrylate Monomer component).
The product is not considered an eye hazard, though it may be irritating following
Eye
repeated or prolonged eye contact. High concentrations of the vapour may cause watering
of the eyes.
The product is not considered a skin hazard, irritation may occur with repeated or
Skin
prolonged skin contact. Product can be absorbed via the skin.
M.M.A only causes irritation to the mucous membrane in relatively high concentrations.
Inhaled
Following forced intake of considerable amounts, including via skin, vomiting, dizziness,
a sense of constriction and headaches occur. However, the odour is so strong that it is
scarcely possible for concentrations leading to irritations of the mucous membranes and
harmful resorption to be reached. The lowest reported effects in exposed workers
occurred at exposure of 60 - 125ppm.
There is no experimental or epidemiological evidence to suggest that exposure to Methyl
Chronic
Methacrylate Monomer (or any other component in this product) has any long term
effects, such as mutagenic, teratogenic or carcinogenic properties.
FIRST AID
Give water to drink and seek medical attention. Vomiting must not be induced without
Swallowed
medical advise.
Remove any contact lenses at once. Wash eyes thoroughly with plenty of fresh, tepid
Eye
water. Seek medical attention if irritation occurs.
Wash exposed skin with plenty of soap and water or, if necessary, wash with ethanol or
Skin
methylated spirit. Seek medical attention if irritation occurs. Remove contaminated
clothing and relaunder before use.
Leave contaminated area at once. Remove exposed individuals to fresh air, and keep them
Inhaled
warm and rested.
Ample, clean, fresh water for washing of eyes and skin should be available at point of
FIRST AID
product usage. If irritation continues after washing, seek medical advice.
FACILITIES
No specific information available. Treat symptomatically. Refer to first aid
ADVISE TO
recommendations. Show copy of this Material Safety Data Sheet to medical personnel.
DOCTOR
M.S.D.S. DEGACOTE J2 FLEXIBLE JOINTING COMPOUND
PRECAUTIONS FOR USE
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Worksafe Australia have established an 8 hour time weighted average exposure
Exposure Standards
standard for Methyl Methacrylate Monomer of 100ppm (410mg / m3).
Exposure standards represent airborne concentrations of individual chemical
substances which, according to current knowledge, should neither impair the health
of, nor cause undue discomfort to, nearly all workers working eight hours a day, five
days a week, over an entire working lifetime. Exposure standards can provide
guidance to assess the quality of the working environment and can indicate where
appropriate control measures may be required.
No special precautions required in normal handling or use outdoors. If the product is
Engineering Controls
being used in an enclosed space, it is recommended that local exhaust ventilation or a
ventilation fan be used to give at least 6 changes of air an hour.
Skin and eye contact should be avoided - overalls and any impervious gloves
Personal Protection
complying with As 2161 should be worn as the mixed or reacted product is difficult to
remove from skin. There is some evidence to suggest that gloves made from
polyvinyl acetate (PVA) offer higher protection against Methyl Methacrylate.
As an alternative to ventilation, or in situations where adequate ventilation is not
available, a double cartridge type respirator with cartridges suitable for gases and
vapours complying with AS 1715 and AS 1716 should be used.
The product is flammable. Smoking and other sources of ignition should be avoided
Flammability
when using this product. The polymerised product is non flammable though it is
capable of burning.
SAFE HANDLING INFORMATION
STORAGE AND TRANSPORT
No special storage conditions apply, though the product should be stored away from sources
Storage
of ignition. Store containers in cool (ideally below 30-0-C), ventilated, secure areas away
from direct sunlight and heat. Except in use, always keep containers closed.
The product is classified as a dangerous good, as defined by the Australian Code for the
Transport
transport of dangerous goods by road and rail. Dangerous Goods Class 3, Packaging Group
II, Emergency Procedure Guide 3A1.
SPILLS AND DISPOSAL
Wear the personal protection measures outlined above when dealing with spills. Ventilate the
Spills
spill area, contain the spill with sand or sawdust, scrape up spilled material and recontainerise
for reuse or disposal. Wash down area of spill with detergent and plenty of water.
Waste Material is best disposed of by reacting with Di - Benzoyl Peroxide or TCP Hardener
Disposal
Powder to form a polymerised reacted solid. This can be disposed of with normal refuse.
Consult State / Territory waste disposal authorities if further information is required.
M.S.D.S. DEGACOTE J2 FLEXIBLE JOINTING COMPOUND
SAFE HANDLING INFORMATION continued.
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FIRE / EXPLOSION HAZARDS
The product is flammable and presents a fire hazard.
Hazards
3 YE
Hazchem Code
2 US NFPA Hazard Classification 3 US NFPA Hazard Classification
Health Hazard Flammability
100C (closed cup)
2 US NFPA Hazard Classification
Reactivity Flash Point
4300C
Ignition Temperature
Firefighters should wear typical protective equipment, self contained breathing
Personal Protection
apparatus if there is a risk of exposure to hazardous decomposition or combustion
products.
Most extinguishers can be used (water spray, foam carbon dioxide, dry chemical).
Extinguishing Media
Polymerisation may occur on exposure to heat or oxidisers.
Reactivity
Containers may explode in fire or when heated because of polymerisation. Cool
Special Precautions
containers exposed to fire risk with water spray.
The product gives off a flammable vapour which is heavier than air, and which can
Special Fire /
form an explosive mixture in air (explosive limits for Methyl Methacrylate
Explosion Hazard
Monomer 2.1 - 12.5% by volume at 760mm Hg and 200C), the vapour may travel
some distance to a source of ignition and flash back.
Product polymerises after contact with radical forms such as peroxides and under
Other Information
the influence of heat, light or other types of radiation.
CONTACT POINT
TCP PTY LTD ADDRESS 1 SHELLEY COURT, KILSYTH VIC 3137
COMPANY
TELEPHONE (03) 9725 9590 FAX (03) 9723 3662
JACK MITCHELL (03) 5286 1436 BILL GORMAN (03) 9728 6382
EMERGENCY TELEPHONE
This Material Safety Data Sheet has been produced, following the principles and recommendations outlined in the Worksafe
Australia National Code of Practice for the preparation of Material Safety Data Sheets (NOHSC 2011) March 1994.
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