Material Safety Data Sheet
1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION AND THE
COMPANY/UNDERTAKING
REVISION DATE: 05/20/2005
SUPERCEDES: None
SYNONYMS: None
Vapon, Inc.
299-B Fairfield Avenue - Fairfield - NJ 07004 - 1-800-443-8856
Customer service telephone: 1-800-443-6656
Emergency telephone number: 1-800-443-6656
Product name: Topsol Adhesive Solvent (previously called Adsol) - AS, ASQ
2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Emergency overview: Flammable.
Inhalation of high vapor concentrations can cause CNS-depression and narcosis
Irritating to eyes.
May be harmful if swallowed.
This material is a controlled product under WHMIS.
Properties affecting health: Irritating to eyes.
May be harmful if swallowed.
Principle routes of exposure:
Eye Contact: Moderate eye irritation.
Skin contact: May aggravate pre-existing dermatitis May cause skin irritation or acute contact dermatitis.
Ingestion: Ingestion may cause gastrointestinal irritation, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.
Inhalation: May affect the central nervous system. May cause irritation to the upper respiratory tract.
Physico-chemical properties: In use, may form flammable/explosive vapour-air mixture.
Hazard information:
Target organ effects: Kidney
Eyes
CNS
Lungs
Liver
Reproductive effects: Unknown on product.
Mutagenic effects: Unknown on product.
Sensitization: Sensitization is not expected.
Components CAS Number J&J
NAPHTHA (PETROLEUM), HYDROTREATED HEAVY 64742-48-9 O
ETHYL ACETATE 141-78-6 O
Signs and symptoms: Prolonged skin contact may cause skin irritation and/or dermatitis
Medical conditions
aggravated by exposure: None known.
3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
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Components CAS Number Weight %
NAPHTHA (PETROLEUM), HYDROTREATED HEAVY 64742-48-9 >50
ETHYL ACETATE 141-78-6 20-30
BENZYL ALCOHOL 100-51-6 5-10
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Eye contact: In the case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water for 15 minutes and
seek medical attention.
Skin contact: Wash contaminated areas thoroughly with soap and water. If a person feels unwell or
symptoms of skin irritation appear, consult a physician.
Ingestion: Do not induce vomiting: contains petroleum distillates and/or aromatic solvents. Immediately
give large quantities of water to drink. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious
person. Call a physician or Poison Control Center immediately. Aspiration may cause
pulmonary oedema and pneumonitis.
Inhalation: Move to fresh air immediately. If experiencing difficulty breathing, seek medical attention.
Protection of first-aiders: Wear suitable gloves and eye/face protection.
5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
Suitable extinguishing media: Use dry chemical, CO2 water fog or alcohol foam.
Extinguishing media which must not be used for safety None.
reasons:
Special protective equipment for firefighters: Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective suit.
Specific methods: Use water spray to cool fire-exposed containers. This material
creates a fire hazard because it floats on water.
Hazardous combustion products: Carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal precautions: Wear eye and skin protection. Ensure adequate ventilation.
Environmental precautions: Waste disposal must be in accordance with appropriate US, Federal, State and International
regulations.
Collect and discard into appropriate container, then dispose of in accordance with all
applicable federal, state and local regulations.
Methods for cleaning up: Clean contaminated surface thoroughly.
Wear protective gloves and clothing.
All waste must be placed in a sealable, properly labeled waste disposal bag.
Keep away from sources of ignition - No smoking
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling:
Technical Wear protective safety glasses, gloves and clothing.
measures/precautions:
Safe handling advice: Wear disposable gloves while handling reagents. Thoroughly wash hands afterwards. Avoid
contact with skin and eyes.
Storage:
Technical measures/storage Keep containers tightly closed in a cool, well-ventilated place.
conditions: Avoid contact with heat, sparks, flames or other sources of ignition. Do not overheat
containers-store in a cool, dry area.
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Incompatible products: Keep away from sources of ignition or fires., Strong oxidizing agents
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
Exposure limits
Components ACGIH (TWA - ACGIH (STEL) ACGIH (Ceiling) OSHA (TWA - OSHA (STEL) OSHA (Ceiling)
8hr) 8hr)
3
ETHYL ACETATE (20-30%) 400 ppm 1400 mg/m
141-78-6
Engineering controls: Ensure adequate ventilation.
Personal protective equipment
Eye protection: Wear safety glasses with side-shields.
Hand protection: Impervious butyl rubber gloves
Skin and body protection Wear suitable protective clothing. Wear suitable gloves and eye/face protection.
Respiratory protection: Do not breathe vapors or spray. In case of insufficient ventilation wear suitable respiratory
equipment. An approved organic vapor/acid gas respirator for small spills. When handling
large quantities, use powered air-purifying respirators equipped with European standard EN
141, EN 371 and EN 372 filters or air-supplied hood, helmet or hard cap.
Other/general protection: None.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
General Information
Physical state: Liquid
Color: Colorless to light-yellow.
Odor: Alcoholic Characteristic Odor
Important Health Safety and Environmental Information
Flash point: 25 癋 -4 癈 Boiling point/range: >171 癋 >77 癈
Specific gravity: Vapor density:
~0.8 >1 (AIR = 1)
Vapor pressure: Evaporation rate:
<94 mmHg <2.3
Water solubility: Voc content (%):
Insoluble in water. ~100
Other information
Melting point/range:
Explosivity: Prevent the creation of flammable or explosive concentrations of vapor in air and avoid vapor
concentration higher than the occupational exposure limits.
Flammable limits in air - lower (%): 1.3
Flammable limits in air - upper (%): 9.8
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Chemical stability: Stable under recommended storage conditions.
Materials to avoid: Strong oxidants.
Conditions to avoid: Keep away from heat and sources of ignition
Hazardous polymerization: Hazardous polymerization does not occur.
Hazardous decomposition products: Carbon oxides.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Acute toxicity
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Eye contact: Irritating to the eyes.
Skin contact: May cause skin irritation.
Ingestion: Harmful if swallowed.
Inhalation: May cause irritation to the upper respiratory tract.
LD50/oral/rat (mg/kg) = ~5600 (Ethyl acetate)
1200 - 3100 (Benzyl alcohol)
Sub chronic toxicity
Unknown on product.
Chronic toxicity
Ingestion: Harmful if swallowed.
Inhalation: Central nervous system effects.
Specific effects
Sensitization: No effects expected.
Target organ effects: Kidney
Eyes
CNS
Lungs
Liver
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Ecotoxicity
Ecotoxicity effects: This product has no known eco-toxicological effects.
Aquatic toxicity effects: This product has no known aquatic toxicological effects.
Mobility: Disperses rapidly in air. The product evaporates readily. The product is slightly soluble in
water. It can be eliminated from water by abiotic processes.
Persistence / degradability: Slowly decomposes.
Bioaccumulation: No data available.
Degradation: No data available.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Waste from residues / unused products: This product is a hazardous waste as defined under RCRA (EPA).
Waste disposal must be in accordance with appropriate US,
Federal, State and International regulations.
Contaminated packaging: Waste disposal must be in accordance with appropriate US,
Federal, State and International regulations.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
DOT shipping name: Flammable Liquid, n.o.s. (Ethyl acetate, Mineral spirits)
Hazard class: 3
Packing group: PG II
ID/UN No.: UN 1173
IATA - label: Flammable liquid
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15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Components CAS Number SARA 313 SARA 302 CERCLA CEPA
ETHYL ACETATE (20-30%) 141-78-6 Listed.
BENZYL ALCOHOL (5-10%) 100-51-6 Not determined Not determined
SARA (311, 312) hazard class
Immediate health: Yes.
Delayed health: None.
Fire: Yes
Sudden Release of
Pressure Hazard: None.
Reactivity: None.
State Regulations
Components CAS Number NJRTK PARTK MARTK RIRTK
ETHYL ACETATE (20-30%) 141-78-6 Listed. Listed. Listed. Listed.
BENZYL ALCOHOL (5-10%) 100-51-6 Listed. Listed.
International Inventories
Components TSCA DSL NDSL
NAPHTHA (PETROLEUM), Listed. Listed.
HYDROTREATED HEAVY (>50%)
ETHYL ACETATE (20-30%) Listed. Listed.
BENZYL ALCOHOL (5-10%) Listed. Listed.
WHMIS:
WHMIS trade secret: None.
WHMIS hazard class: B2 Flammable Liquids
Notes:
1. SARA = Superfund Amendments and the Reauthorization Act.
2. CERCLA = Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensations and Liability Act.
3. FIFRA = Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act.
4. TSCA = Toxic Substance Control Act.
5. WHMIS = Canadian Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System.
6. This product has been classified in accordance with the hazard criteria of the Controlled Products Regulations (CPR) and the
MSDS contains all of the information required by the CPR.
16. OTHER INFORMATION
This data sheet contains changes from the previous version in section(s):
None.
MSDS format: North American Format - U.S. and Canada
This Material Safety Data Sheet was prepared in accordance with ANSI Z400.1-2004.
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Disclaimer:
The information and recommendations contained herein are based upon tests believed to be reliable. However, Vapon, Inc. does not
guarantee their accuracy or completeness NOR SHALL ANY OF THIS INFORMATION CONSTITUTE A WARRANTY, WHETHER
EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, AS TO THE SAFETY OF THE GOODS, THE MERCHANTABILITY OF THE GOODS, OR THE FITNESS
OF THE GOODS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Adjustment to conform to actual conditions of usage may be required. Vapon, Inc.
assumes no responsibility for results obtained or for incidental or consequential damages, including lost profits arising from the use of
these data. No warranty against infringement of any patent, copyright or trademark is made or implied.
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