MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Baysystems North America TRANSPORTATION EMERGENCY
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1. Product and Company Identification
BAYBLOCK II WHITE
Product Name:
81114766
Material Number:
Water-based Acrylic Coating
Chemical Family:
2. Hazards Identification
Emergency Overview
WARNING! Color: White Form: liquid Odor: Mild, Amine.
May cause eye, skin, and respiratory tract irritation. Use cold water spray to cool fire-
exposed containers to minimize the risk of rupture. Contains material which may cause
cancer.
Potential Health Effects
Skin Contact, Eye Contact, Ingestion, Inhalation
Primary Routes of Entry:
Skin disorders, Respiratory disorders, Eye disorders
Medical Conditions Aggravated by
Exposure:
HUMAN EFFECTS AND SYMPTOMS OF OVEREXPOSURE
Inhalation
Acute Inhalation
For Component: Limestone
Causes respiratory tract irritation with symptoms of coughing, sore throat and runny nose. May cause
mechanical irritation.
For Component: Titanium dioxide (Rutile)
May cause mechanical irritation.
For Component: 1,3-Benzenedicarbonitrile, 2,4,5,6-tetrachloro-
Expected to be highly toxic by inhalation.
For Component: Crystalline Quartz Silica
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May be harmful by inhalation. May cause mechanical irritation.
Skin
Acute Skin
For Component: Limestone
Causes irritation with symptoms of reddening, itching, and swelling. May cause mechanical irritation.
For Component: Titanium dioxide (Rutile)
Not expected to be irritating.
For Component: Crystalline Quartz Silica
May cause mechanical irritation.
Eye
Acute Eye
For Component: Limestone
Causes irritation with symptoms of reddening, tearing, stinging, and swelling. May cause mechanical
irritation.
For Component: Titanium dioxide (Rutile)
Not expected to be irritating.
For Component: Crystalline Quartz Silica
May cause mechanical irritation.
Ingestion
Acute Ingestion
For Component: Limestone
Slightly toxic by ingestion.
For Component: Titanium dioxide (Rutile)
Not expected to be harmful if swallowed.
For Component: Crystalline Quartz Silica
Not expected to be harmful if swallowed.
General Effects of Exposure
Acute Effects of Exposure
For Component: Crystalline Quartz Silica
Exposure to Silica, Quartz can cause a very serious lung disease called Silicosis with cough, shortness of
breath, and changes in chest x-ray. The earliest symptoms of silicosis may include: Shortness of breath,
coughing, wheezing, fatigue, chest pain, loss of appetite and fever.
Chronic Effects of Exposure
For Component: Crystalline Quartz Silica
Excessive exposure to airborne crystalline silica can cause fibrotic lung damage, with scarring of the lungs
with cough and shortness of breath. This is called "Silicosis". This is generally a slowly developing
fibrotic disease as symptoms are usually delayed for 10 years or more. Symptoms are dyspnea, chest pain,
breathlessness, and cough. The chronic lung scarring developed from the silica dust causes a progressive
massive fibrosis. This may lead to increased susceptibility to tuberculosis.
Carcinogenicity:
Titanium dioxide (Rutile) IARC - Overall evaluation: 2B Possible carcinogen.
1,3-Benzenedicarbonitrile, IARC - Overall evaluation: 2B Possible carcinogen.
2,4,5,6-tetrachloro-
Crystalline Quartz Silica NTP - Hazard Designation: Known carcinogen.
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IARC - Overall evaluation: 1 Human carcinogen.
3. Composition/Information on Ingredients
Hazardous Components
Weight % Components CAS-No.
20 - 30% Limestone 1317-65-3
5 - 10% Titanium dioxide (Rutile) 13463-67-7
0.1 - 1% 1,3-Benzenedicarbonitrile, 2,4,5,6- 1897-45-6
tetrachloro-
0.1 - 1% Crystalline Quartz Silica 14808-60-7
4. First Aid Measures
Eye Contact
In case of contact, flush eyes with plenty of lukewarm water. Get medical attention if irritation develops.
Skin Contact
In case of skin contact, wash affected areas with soap and water. Immediately remove contaminated
clothing and shoes. Get medical attention if irritation develops and persists.
Inhalation
If inhaled, remove to fresh air. Get medical attention if irritation develops.
Ingestion
If ingested, do not induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical personnel. Get medical attention.
5. Fire-Fighting Measures
All extinguishing media are suitable.
Suitable Extinguishing Media:
Special Fire Fighting Procedures
Firefighters should be equipped with self-contained breathing apparatus to protect against potentially toxic
and irritating fumes. Use cold water spray to cool fire-exposed containers to minimize the risk of rupture.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazards
Toxic and irritating gases/fumes may be given off during burning or thermal decomposition.
6. Accidental release measures
Spill and Leak Procedures
Cleanup personnel must use appropriate personal protective equipment. Cover spill with inert material (e.
g., dry sand or earth) and collect for proper disposal.
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7. Handling and Storage
Storage Temperature:
1 癈 (33.8 癋)
minimum:
49 癈 (120.2 癋)
maximum:
Storage Period
12 Months
Handling/Storage Precautions
Avoid breathing dust, vapor, or mist. Avoid contact with skin or clothing. Avoid contact with eyes. Use
only with adequate ventilation/personal protection. Wash thoroughly after handling. Keep container closed
when not in use. Protect from freezing.
Further Info on Storage Conditions
None known.
8. Exposure Controls / Personal Protection
Limestone (1317-65-3)
US. OSHA Table Z-1 Limits for Air Contaminants (29 CFR 1910.1000)
PEL: 5 mg/m3 (Respirable fraction.)
US. OSHA Table Z-1 Limits for Air Contaminants (29 CFR 1910.1000)
PEL: 15 mg/m3 (Total dust.)
Titanium dioxide (Rutile) (13463-67-7)
US. ACGIH Threshold Limit Values
Time Weighted Average (TWA): 10 mg/m3
US. OSHA Table Z-1 Limits for Air Contaminants (29 CFR 1910.1000)
PEL: 15 mg/m3 (Total dust.)
US. ACGIH Threshold Limit Values
Hazard Designation: Group A4 Not classifiable as a human carcinogen.
Crystalline Quartz Silica (14808-60-7)
US. ACGIH Threshold Limit Values
Time Weighted Average (TWA): 0.025 mg/m3 (Respirable fraction.)
US. ACGIH Threshold Limit Values
Hazard Designation: Group A2 Suspected human carcinogen.
Industrial Hygiene/Ventilation Measures
General dilution and local exhaust as necessary to control airborne vapors, mists, dusts and thermal
decomposition products below appropriate airborne concentration standards/guidelines.
Respiratory Protection
In case of insufficient ventilation wear suitable respiratory equipment.
Hand Protection
Permeation resistant gloves.
Eye Protection
splash proof goggles.
Skin and body protection
Wear cloth work clothing including long pants and long-sleeved shirts.
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Additional Protective Measures
Employees should wash their hands and face before eating, drinking, or using tobacco products. Educate
and train employees in the safe use and handling of this product. Emergency showers and eye wash stations
should be available.
9. Physical and chemical properties
liquid
Form:
White
Color:
Mild, Amine
Odor:
0 癈 (32 癋) similar to water
Freezing Point:
100 癈 (212 癋) similar to water
Boiling Point/Range:
Not applicable (water based product), however, solid material will
Flash Point:
support combustion if water has been evaporated.
not applicable
Lower Explosion Limit:
not applicable
Upper Explosion Limit:
17 mmHg @ 20 癈 (68 癋) similar to water
Vapor Pressure:
1.5
Specific Gravity:
10. Stability and Reactivity
Hazardous Reactions
Hazardous polymerization does not occur.
Stability
Stable
Materials to avoid
None known.
Hazardous decomposition products
By Thermal Decomposition: Acrylic monomers, other potentially toxic fumes
11. Toxicological Information
Toxicity Data for Limestone
Acute Oral Toxicity
LD50: 6,450 mg/kg (Rat)
Skin Irritation
rabbit, Draize, Exposure Time: 24 hrs, Moderately irritating
Eye Irritation
rabbit, Draize, Exposure Time: 24 hrs, Severely irritating
Toxicity Data for Aluminum hydroxide
Acute Oral Toxicity
LD50: > 5,000 mg/kg (Rat)
Skin Irritation
rabbit, OECD Test Guideline 404, Non-irritating
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Eye Irritation
rabbit, OECD Test Guideline 405, No eye irritation
Repeated Dose Toxicity
28 Days, NOAEL: 14,470 ppm, (rat)
Developmental Toxicity/Teratogenicity
rat, female, oral, NOAEL (teratogenicity): 1,000 mg/kg,
No Teratogenic effects observed at doses tested. No fetotoxicity observed at doses tested.
Toxicity Data for Titanium dioxide (Rutile)
Acute Oral Toxicity
LD50: > 5,000 mg/kg (Rat)
Acute Inhalation Toxicity
LC0: > 6.82 mg/l, dust/particulate, 4 hrs (Rat)
Acute dermal toxicity
LD50: > 5,000 mg/kg (rabbit)
Skin Irritation
rabbit, Exposure Time: 24 hrs, Non-irritating
Eye Irritation
rabbit, Draize, Non-irritating
Sensitization
dermal: non-sensitizer (Guinea pig, Maximization Test)
dermal: non-sensitizer (Human, Patch Test)
Repeated Dose Toxicity
28 Days, inhalation: NOAEL: 35 mg/m3, (Rat)
Mutagenicity
Genetic Toxicity in Vitro:
Ames: negative (Salmonella typhimurium, Metabolic Activation: with/without)
Genetic Toxicity in Vivo:
Drosophila SLRL test: negative (Drosophila melanogaster)
Carcinogenicity
Rat, Male/Female, inhalation,
According to IARC, several rat inhalation and intratracheal installation studies using titanium dioxide have
shown increases in benign and malignant lung tumors. Reviewed human exposure data did not suggest an
association between occupational exposure to titanium dioxide and risk for cancer. Additionally, the IARC
working group determined that, #No significant exposure to titanium dioxide is thought to occur during the
use of products in which titanium dioxide is bound to other material, such as in paints."
Toxicity Data for Crystalline Quartz Silica
Mutagenicity
Genetic Toxicity in Vitro:
Ames: Negative results were reported in various in vitro studies. (Salmonella typhimurium, Metabolic
Activation: with/without)
Genetic Toxicity in Vivo:
Sister Chromatid Exchange: ambiguous (hamster)
Carcinogenicity
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rat, Male/Female, inhalation, 2 years, 6 hrs/day 5 days/week
positive
12. Ecological Information
Ecological Data for Limestone
Biodegradation
Not readily biodegradable.
Acute and Prolonged Toxicity to Fish
LC50: 56,000 mg/l (Mosquitofish (Gambusia affinis), 48 hrs)
Ecological Data for Titanium dioxide (Rutile)
Acute and Prolonged Toxicity to Fish
LC0: > 1,000 mg/l (Golden orfe (Leuciscus idus), 48 hrs)
Acute Toxicity to Aquatic Invertebrates
EC0: > 3 mg/l (Water flea (Daphnia magna))
Toxicity to Microorganisms
EC0: > 10,000 mg/l, (Pseudomonas fluorescens, 24 hrs)
EC0: > 5,000 mg/l, (Escherichia coli)
Ecological Data for 1,3-Benzenedicarbonitrile, 2,4,5,6-tetrachloro-
Acute and Prolonged Toxicity to Fish
LC50: 0.049 mg/l (Other fish)
Acute Toxicity to Aquatic Invertebrates
EC50: 0.2 mg/l (Water flea (Daphnia magna))
13. Disposal considerations
Waste Disposal Method
Waste disposal should be in accordance with existing federal, state and local environmental control laws.
Empty Container Precautions
Recondition or dispose of empty container in accordance with governmental regulations. Do not reuse
empty container without proper cleaning.
14. Transportation information
Land transport (DOT)
Non-Regulated
Sea transport (IMDG)
Non-Regulated
Air transport (ICAO/IATA)
Non-Regulated
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15. Regulatory Information
United States Federal Regulations
Hazardous
OSHA Hazcom Standard Rating:
Listed on the TSCA Inventory.
US. Toxic Substances Control Act:
US. EPA CERCLA Hazardous Substances (40 CFR 302):
Components
None
SARA Section 311/312 Hazard Categories:
Acute Health Hazard, Chronic Health Hazard
US. EPA Emergency Planning and Community Right-To-Know Act (EPCRA) SARA Title III
Section 302 Extremely Hazardous Substance (40 CFR 355, Appendix A):
Components
None
US. EPA Emergency Planning and Community Right-To-Know Act (EPCRA) SARA Title III
Section 313 Toxic Chemicals (40 CFR 372.65) - Supplier Notification Required:
Components
1,3-Benzenedicarbonitrile, 2,4,5,6-tetrachloro-
US. EPA Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Composite List of Hazardous Wastes
and Appendix VIII Hazardous Constituents (40 CFR 261):
Under RCRA, it is the responsibility of the product user to determine at the time of disposal, whether a
material containing the product or derived from the product, should be classified as a hazardous waste. (40
CFR 261.20-24)
State Right-To-Know Information
The following chemicals are specifically listed by individual states; other product specific health and safety
data in other sections of the MSDS may also be applicable for state requirements. For details on your
regulatory requirements you should contact the appropriate agency in your state.
Massachusetts, New Jersey or Pennsylvania Right to Know Substance Lists:
Weight % Components CAS-No.
<35% Water 7732-18-5
<25% Acrylic Polymer
<25% Limestone 1317-65-3
15% Aluminum hydroxide 21645-51-2
<=10% Titanium dioxide (Rutile) 13463-67-7
New Jersey Environmental Hazardous Substances List and/or New Jersey RTK Special Hazardous
Substances Lists:
Weight % Components CAS-No.
<1% Zinc Oxide 1314-13-2
<1% 1,3-Benzenedicarbonitrile, 2,4,5,6- 1897-45-6
tetrachloro-
<1% Ammonium Hydroxide 1336-21-6
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MA Right to Know Extraordinarily Hazardous Substance List:
Weight % Components CAS-No.
0.1 - 1% 1,3-Benzenedicarbonitrile, 2,4,5,6- 1897-45-6
tetrachloro-
0.1 - 1% Crystalline Quartz Silica 14808-60-7
<5 ppm Cadmium 7440-43-9
California Prop. 65:
Warning! This product contains chemical(s) known to the State of California to be Carcinogenic. -
Developmental toxin. - Female reproductive toxin. - Male reproductive toxin.
Weight % Components CAS-No.
0.1 - 1% 1,3-Benzenedicarbonitrile, 2,4,5,6- 1897-45-6
tetrachloro-
0.1 - 1% Crystalline Quartz Silica 14808-60-7
<15 ppb Hexachlorobenzene 118-74-1
<10 ppm Lead 7439-92-1
<5 ppm Cadmium 7440-43-9
16. Other Information
NFPA 704M Rating
1
Health
1
Flammability
0
Reactivity
Other
0=Insignificant 1=Slight 2=Moderate 3=High 4=Extreme
HMIS Rating
1*
Health
1
Flammability
0
Physical Hazard
0=Minimal 1=Slight 2=Moderate 3=Serious 4=Severe
* = Chronic Health Hazard
The method of hazard communication for Baysystems North America is comprised of Product Labels and
Material Safety Data Sheets. HMIS and NFPA ratings are provided by Baysystems North America as a
customer service.
Contact Person: Product Safety Department
Telephone: (412) 777-2835
MSDS Number: 000000009476
Version Date: 06/17/2008
Report Version: 1.4
This information is furnished without warranty, express or implied. This information is believed to be
accurate to the best knowledge of Baysystems North America. The information in this MSDS relates only
to the specific material designated herein. Baysystems North America assumes no legal responsibility for
use of or reliance upon the information in this MSDS.
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