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| SECTION 1 - CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION |
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THIS MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET IS AVAILABLE IN SPANISH UPON REQUEST.
LOS DATOS DE SEGURIDAD DEL PRODUCTO PUEDEN OBTENERSE EN ESPANOL SI LO
REQUIERE.
PRODUCT NAME : ALEX PLUS CLEAR
UPC NUMBER : 7079811521
PRODUCT USE/CLASS : Clear latex caulk
MANUFACTURER: 24 HOUR EMERGENCY:
DAP INC. TRANSPORTATION: 1-800-535-5053 (352-323-3500)
2400 BOSTON STREET MEDICAL : 1-800-327-3874 (513-558-5111)
BALTIMORE, MD 21224
PREPARE DATE : 09/12/2003 GENERAL INFORMATION:
REVISION NO. : 1 DAP INC. : 1-888-DAP-TIPS (1-888-327-8477)
REVISION DATE: 09/12/2003
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| SECTION 2 - COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS |
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WT/WT %
ITEM ------------ CHEMICAL NAME ------------- CAS NUMBER RANGE
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW: A thick white or variously colored paste with a mild
sweet odor.
WARNING! May cause eye, skin, nose, throat and respiratory tract
irritation. Harmful if swallowed or absorbed through the skin. Presents
little or no hazard (if spilled) and / or no unusual hazard if involved in
a fire.
POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS:
EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE - EYE CONTACT: May cause eye irritation.
EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE - SKIN CONTACT: May cause allergic skin reaction or
sensitization. Prolonged or repeated contact with skin may cause
irritation.
EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE - INHALATION: Vapor may cause nose, throat and
respiratory tract irritation.
EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE - INGESTION: Harmful if swallowed or absorbed
through the skin.
EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE ?CHRONIC HAZARDS: Repeated or prolonged exposure
may cause skin, respiratory, kidney, cardiovascular and liver damage.
Ethylene glycol has been shown to cause birth defects in laboratory
animals.
MEDICAL CONDITIONS WHICH MAY BE AGGRAVATED BY CONTACT: None known.
PRIMARY ROUTE(S) OF ENTRY: SKIN CONTACT, INHALATION, EYE CONTACT
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| SECTION 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES |
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EYE CONTACT: Immediately flood with large quantities of water for at least
15 minutes until irritation subsides. Get medical attention immediately.
SKIN CONTACT: Wash thoroughly with soap and water.
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INHALATION: Remove to fresh air. If you experience difficulty in
breathing, leave the area to obtain fresh air. If continued breathing
difficulty is experienced, get medical attention immediately.
INGESTION: DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. Get medical attention immediately.
COMMENTS: Call Medical Emergency 1-800-327-3874 if any irritation or
complications arise from any of the above routes of entry.
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| SECTION 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES |
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EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: CO2 DRY CHEMICAL FOAM WATER FOG
UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS: None known.
SPECIAL FIREFIGHTING PROCEDURES: As in any fire, wear self-contained
breathing apparatus pressure-demand (NIOSH approved or equivalent) and
full protective gear. Use water spray to cool exposed surfaces.
SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURES: Use absorbent material or scrape up dried
material and place into containers.
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| SECTION 7 - HANDLING AND STORAGE |
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HANDLING INFORMATION: KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. DO NOT TAKE
INTERNALLY. Avoid contact with skin. Avoid contact with eyes. Do not get
on clothing. Use only with adequate ventilation. Avoid breathing vapors.
Ensure fresh air entry during application and drying by opening windows and
doors. Keep container closed when not in use. Wash thoroughly after
handling.
STORAGE INFORMATION: Store away from caustics and oxidizers. Keep
containers tightly closed when not in use. Keep containers from excessive
heat and freezing. Do not store at temperatures above 120 degrees F.
OTHER PRECAUTIONS: None known.
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ENGINEERING CONTROLS: Good general ventilation should be sufficient to
control airborne levels. A NIOSH-approved air purifying respirator with an
organic vapor cartridge or canister may be necessary under certain
circumstances where airborne concentrations are expected to exceed exposure
limits.
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: A respiratory protection program that meets OSHA
1910.134 and ANSI Z88.2 requirements must be followed whenever workplace
conditions warrant a respirator's use.
EYE PROTECTION: Wear safety glasses with side shields.
SKIN PROTECTION: Rubber gloves.
OTHER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: None.
HYGIENIC PRACTICES: Wash hand thoroughly after use. Wash contaminated
clothing before reuse.
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| SECTION 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES |
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BOILING RANGE : 210 - 220 F VAPOR DENSITY : Is heavier than air
ODOR : Sl. Ammonia Odor
APPEARANCE : Clear when dry EVAPORATION RATE: Is slower than Butyl
SOLUBILITY IN H2O : Dispersible Acetate
SPECIFIC GRAVITY : 1.0453
VAPOR PRESSURE : 17.5 mm Hg @68F
PHYSICAL STATE : Paste
(See Section 16 for abbreviation legend)
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| SECTION 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY |
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CONDITIONS TO AVOID: Excessive heat and freezing.
INCOMPATIBILITY: Strong oxidizers and caustics.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: Normal decomposition products, i.e. COx,
NOx
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Will not occur under normal conditions.
STABILITY: This product is stable under normal storage conditions.
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| SECTION 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY |
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The toxicological properties of this material are unknown, however,
based on the toxicity of its constituents, it is expected to have
relatively low toxicity.
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| SECTION 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION |
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WASTE MANAGEMENT/DISPOSAL: Dispose of according to Federal, State, and
Local Standards. This product does not meet the definition of a hazardous
waste according to U.S. EPA Hazardous Waste Management Regulations, 40 CFR
Section 261. State and Local regulations/restrictions are complex and may
differ from Federal regulations. Responsibility for proper waste disposal
is with the owner of the waste.
EPA WASTE CODE - If discarded (40 CFR 261): None.
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| SECTION 14 - TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION |
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DOT PROPER SHIPPING NAME: Not Regulated by D.O.T.
DOT HAZARD CLASS: NONE
DOT UN/NA NUMBER: NONE PACKING GROUP: NONE
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| SECTION 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION |
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U.S. FEDERAL REGULATIONS: AS FOLLOWS -
OSHA: Hazardous by definition of Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR
1910.1200)
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| SECTION 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION |
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SARA SECTION 313:
This product contains the following substances subject to the reporting
requirements of Section 313 of Title III of the Superfund Amendments and
Reauthorization Act of 1986 and 40 CFR Part 372:
----------- CHEMICAL NAME ----------- CAS NUMBER WT/WT RANGE
Ethylene glycol 107-21-1 1.0-5.0 %
TOXIC SUBSTANCES CONTROL ACT:
This product contains the following chemical substances subject to the
reporting requirements of TSCA 12(B) if exported from the United States:
None.
NEW JERSEY RIGHT-TO-KNOW:
The following materials are non-hazardous, but are among the top five
components in this product:
----------- CHEMICAL NAME ----------- CAS NUMBER
Acrylic Polymer TSRN-618608-5061P
Water 7732-18-5
Mineral Oil TSRN-618608-5075P
Amorphous Silica 7631-86-9
PENNSYLVANIA RIGHT-TO-KNOW:
The following non-hazardous ingredients are present in the product at
greater than 3%:
----------- CHEMICAL NAME ----------- CAS NUMBER
Acrylic Polymer proprietary
Water 7732-18-5
Mineral Oil proprietary
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65:
WARNING: The chemical(s) noted below and contained in this product, are
known to the state of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other
reproductive harm:
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Formaldehyde 50-00-0
Acrylamide 79-06-1
Ethyl acrylate 140-88-5
INTERNATIONAL REGULATIONS: AS FOLLOWS -
CANADIAN WHMIS: This MSDS has been prepared in compliance with Controlled
Product Regulations except for use of the 16 headings.
CANADIAN WHMIS CLASS: No information available.
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| SECTION 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION |
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| SECTION 16 - OTHER INFORMATION |
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VOC less water, less exempt solvent: 35-40 gm/l((4.0-5.0%)
VOC material: 20-25 gm/l(3.0-4.0%)
LEGEND: ACGIH - AMERICAN CONFERENCE OF GOVERNMENTAL INDUSTRIAL HYGIENISTS
N.A. - NOT APPLICABLE
N.E. - NOT ESTABLISHED
PEL - PERMISSIBLE EXPOSURE LIMIT
NTP - NATIONAL TOXICOLOGY PROGRAM
SARA - SUPERFUND AMENDMENTS AND REAUTHORIZATION ACT OF 1986
STEL - SHORT TERM EXPOSURE LIMIT
TLV - THRESHOLD LIMIT VALUE(8 HR. TIME WEIGHTED AVERAGE OR TWA)
VOC - VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUND
NJRTK - NEW JERSEY RIGHT TO KNOW LAW
N.D. - NOT DETERMINED
This data is offered in good faith as typical values and not as a product
specification. No warranty either expressed or implied, is hereby made.
The recommended industrial hygiene and safe handling procedures are
believed to be generally applicable. However, each user should review the
recommendations in specific context of the intended use and determine if
they are appropriate.
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