MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Prepared to U.S. OSHA, CMA, ANSI and Canadian WHMIS Standards
PART I What is the material and what do I need to know in an emergency?
1. PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
FSC3, Joint Fire Protective Coating
TRADE NAME (AS LABELED):
CHEMICAL NAME/CLASS: Filled Vinyl & Acrylic Emulsion
SYNONYMS: None
PRODUCT USE: Elastomeric Firestop, Intumescent
SUPPLIER/MANUFACTURER'S NAME: EGS Nelson Firestop
4135 S. 100th East Avenue, Suite 100
ADDRESS:
Tulsa, Oklahoma 74146
CHEMTREC EMERGENCY NO.: 1-800-424-9300 (United States)
BUSINESS PHONE: (918) 627-5530/(800) 331-7325
DATE OF PREPARATION: January, 2002
2. COMPOSITION and INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Ingredient CAS # Percent (max)
2-Propenoic acid, polymer 052640-81-0 10 鈥? 20
Aluminum oxide 001344-28-1 5 鈥? 10
Calcium carbonate 001317-65-3 10 鈥? 20
Ethylene Glycol 000107-21-1 <1
Methenamine 000100-97-0 <1
Phenol,isopropylated, phosphate (3:1) 068937-41-7 1鈥?5
Phenol-formaldehyde polymer 009003-35-4 5 鈥? 10
Polyvinyl Acetate Emulsion NJ801415075P 10 鈥? 20
Quartz 014808-60-7 <1
Triphenyl phosphate 000115-86-6 1-5
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3. HAZARD IDENTIFICATION
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW: The chief health hazard associated with overexposure would be the potential to slightly irritate
the eyes, skin, nose, and other tissues that come in contact with this product or in the event that particulates are
generated from the product. This product is not flammable or reactive. Emergency responders must wear proper personal
protective equipment for the releases to which they are responding.
SYMPTOMS OF OVEREXPOSURE BY ROUTE OF EXPOSURE: Under
HAZARDOUS MATERIAL IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM
normal circumstances of use, this product should not present significant
health hazards. The most significant routes of occupational overexposure
would be via inhalation and contact with skin. The symptoms of
HEALTH (BLUE) 2
overexposure to this product, via route of entry, are as follows:
INHALATION: Breathing airborne particulates, if generated during use of
this product, may irritate the nose, throat, or upper respiratory system.
Symptoms of such exposure could include nausea, coughing and sneezing,
FLAMMABILITY (RED) 0
tightness of chest. Hypersensitive individuals may experience allergic
respiratory reaction and wheezing. Symptoms are generally alleviated when
exposure ends.
CONTACT WITH SKIN or EYES: Spray applications of this material may
REACTIVITY (YELLOW) 0
create aerosols which may be irritating to the eyes. Prolonged eye contact
can result in permanent damage. Minor skin contact may cause irritation.
Prolonged skin contact can result in burns. Hypersensitive individuals may
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT B
develop an allergic reaction resulting in dermatitis, rash or hives.
SKIN ABSORPTION: Harmful if absorbed through the skin.
EYES RESPIRATORY HANDS BODY
INGESTION: Ingestion of this product is unlikely. May be irritating if
ingested, Reproductive and developmental effects have been reported for
certain ingredients. Long-term repeated ingestion of small amounts of SEE SECTION 8
product may cause a decrease in red blood cells or liver and kidney
damage. Ethylene glycol has been shown to produce teratogenic and For routine applications.
developmental toxic effects in laboratory animals. Phenol-formaldehyde
polymer has tested positive as a mutagen.
INJECTION: Injection of this product is unlikely.
See Section 16 for Definition of Ratings
PART II What should I do if a hazardous situation occurs?
4. FIRST-AID MEASURES
Contaminated individuals must seek medical attention if any adverse effect occurs. Rescuers should be taken for medical
attention, if necessary. Take a copy of label and MSDS to physician or health professional with the contaminated individual.
SKIN EXPOSURE: Wash with soap and water. Remove contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. Seek medical
attention if adverse reaction occurs.
EYE EXPOSURE: If fumes or particulates generated from the product contaminate the eyes, open victim's eyes while under
gently running water. Use sufficient force to open eyelids. Have the contaminated individual "roll" eyes. The recommended
minimum flushing time is 15 minutes. Seek medical attention if any adverse effect occurs.
INHALATION: If fumes or particulates generated from the product are inhaled, remove victim to fresh air. If adverse effect
occurs after removal to fresh air, seek medical attention.
INGESTION: Do not induce vomiting. If discomfort or irritation persists, consult a physician.
MEDICAL CONDITIONS AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE: Pre-existing dermatitis, and other skin disorders can be
aggravated by exposure to this product.
RECOMMENDATIONS TO PHYSICIANS: Treat symptoms.
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5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
FLASH POINT: > 212潞 F / 100潞 C Flash Point Method: Estimated
NFPA RATING
AUTOIGNITION TEMPERATURE: Not applicable.
FLAMMABLE LIMITS (in air by volume, %): FLAMMABILITY
Lower (LEL): Not applicable.
Upper (UEL): Not applicable.
0
FIRE EXTINGUISHING MATERIALS: Select fire extinguishing media
appropriate for the surrounding area.
1 0
HEALTH REACTIVITY
Water Spray: YES Carbon Dioxide: YES
Alcohol Foam: YES Dry Chemical: YES
Other: Any "ABC" Class.
UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS: This product is not
combustible and does not contribute to the intensity of a fire. When OTHER
involved in a fire, this material may decompose and produce irritating vapors,
See Section 16 for
acrid smoke, and toxic gases (e.g., oxides of nitrogen may be evolved).
Definition of Ratings
Explosion Sensitivity to Mechanical Impact: Not sensitive.
Explosion Sensitivity to Static Discharge: Not sensitive.
SPECIAL FIRE-FIGHTING PROCEDURES: Incipient fire responders should wear eye protection. Structural firefighters must
wear Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus and full protective equipment. Move fire-exposed containers if it can be done
without risk to firefighters. If possible, firefighters should control runoff water to prevent environmental contamination. Rinse
contaminated equipment with soapy water before returning such equipment to service. No special procedures specific to this
product.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
RELEASE RESPONSE: Prevent spills from entering drinking water supplies, streams, or sewers. Collect material with an
inert, noncombustible material and remove for disposal.
PART III How can I prevent hazardous situations from occurring?
7. HANDLING and STORAGE
WORK AND HYGIENE PRACTICES: Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing. Do not take internally. Practice good
personal hygiene to avoid ingestion. Wash clothing before reuse. Use only with adequate ventilation.
STORAGE AND HANDLING PRACTICES: Store this product in a cool, dry location, away from sources of intense heat.
Store away from incompatible materials (see Section 10, Stability and Reactivity).
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS - PERSONAL PROTECTION
VENTILATION AND ENGINEERING CONTROLS: No special ventilation and engineering controls are required for use of this
product.
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: None normally required for routine use of this product. Airborne contaminant concentrations
must be maintained below guidelines listed in Section 2 (Composition and Information on Ingredients). If respiratory
protection is needed, use only protection authorized in the U.S. Federal OSHA Standard (29 CFR 1910.134), applicable U.S.
State regulations, or the Canadian CSA Standard Z94.4-93. Oxygen levels below 19.5% are considered IDLH by OSHA. In
such atmospheres, use of a full-facepiece pressure/demand SCBA or a full facepiece, supplied air respirator with auxiliary
self-contained air supply is required under OSHA鈥檚 Respiratory Protection Standard (1910.134-1998).
EYE PROTECTION: Wear goggles to prevent exposure to high vapor or mist concentrations. Wear goggles or safety
glasses with side shields and a full-face shield to prevent contact due to splashing.
HAND PROTECTION: Wear Impervious(PVC, latex or nitrile) gloves for routine industrial use.
BODY PROTECTION: Work clothing with long sleeves, long pants and work boots must be worn. Clothing must be
laundered before reuse. Disposable tyvek suits may be used during spray applications.
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9. PHYSICAL and CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
PHYSICAL STATE: Liquid APPERANCE/ODOR: Red / Mild latex odor.
RELATIVE VAPOR DENSITY (air = 1): >1 EVAPORATION RATE (n-BuAc = 1): 1
SPECIFIC GRAVITY (water = 1): Not Available VISCOSITY: Unknown
SOLUBILITY IN WATER: Appreciable. BOILING POINT: >100潞C (212潞F).
VAPOR PRESSURE, mm Hg @ 20掳C: Unknown pH: Not applicable.
BULK DENSITY (lbs/Cubic Foot) : Not Applicable % Volatiles (gr/L): (70潞F/21潞C): < 250 g/l
10. STABILITY and REACTIVITY
STABILITY: Stable.
DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: Carbon dioxide, Carbon monoxide, Low molecular weight hydrocarbons, Aldehydes,
magnesium carbonate and lime.
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Will not occur.
CONDITIONS TO AVOID: Strong oxidizers, strong acids, ammonium salts, flourine, maganese trioxide, oxygen diflouride
and chlorine trifluoride.
PART IV Is there any other useful information about this material?
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Ingredient CAS Number LD20 and LC50
Triphenyl phosphate 000115-86-6 Oral LD50 Rat : 3500 mg/kg;
Oral LD50 Mouse : 1320 mg/kg
Carcinogenicity:
Ingredient IARC IARC IARC NTP NTP OSHA
Group1 Group 2A Group 2B Known Suspect
2-Propenoic acid, polymer鈥? No No No No No No
Aluminum oxide No No No No No No
Calcium Carbonate No No No No No No
Magnesium Aluminum Silicate No No Yes No No No
Phenol, isopropylated, phosphate (3:1) No No No No No No
Phenol-formaldehyde polymer No No No No No No
Polyvinyl Acetate Emulsion No No No No No No
Quartz Yes No No Yes Yes Yes
Triphenyl Phosphate No No No No No No
Contains formaldehyde below 0.1% threshold. Product is capable of releasing formaldehyde under certain conditions.
Exposures during typical applications are expected to be insignificant. Exposure to formaldehyde vapor is a potential
concern if product is applied under confined space conditions. NTP: Suspect Carcinogen. IARC: Group 2A. OSHA:
Potential.
Mutagenicity: Phenol-formaldehyde polymer in this product has tested positive as a mutagen.
Teratogenicity: Ethylene glycol contained in this product has been shown to produce teratogenic
effects in laboratory animals.
Reproductive Toxicity: No information available.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
ALL WORK PRACTICES MUST BE AIMED AT ELIMINATING ENVIRONMENTAL CONTAMINATION.
Environmental Fate: No data available for product.
Ecotoxicity: No data available for product.
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13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
PREPARING WASTES FOR DISPOSAL: Waste disposal must be in accordance with appropriate U.S. Federal, State, and
local regulations or with regulations of Canada and its Provinces. According to EPA (40 CFR 搂 261), waste of this product is
not defined as hazardous.
14. TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION
PROPER SHIPPING NAME: Not applicable.
HAZARD CLASS NUMBER and DESCRIPTION: Nonhazardous.
UN IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: Not applicable.
PACKING GROUP: Not applicable.
DOT LABEL(S) REQUIRED: Not applicable.
NORTH AMERICAN EMERGENCY RESPONSE GUIDEBOOK NUMBER (2000): Not applicable.
TRANSPORT CANADA TRANSPORTATION OF DANGEROUS GOODS REGULATIONS: This material is not considered as
dangerous goods by Transport Canada.
IATA DESIGNATION: This material is not considered as dangerous goods by the International Air Transport Association.
UPS SHIPPING: This material is not considered as Hazardous Materials by the United Parcel Service.
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Regulatory Chemical Lists:
CERCLA (Comprehensive Response Compensation and Liability Act):
(None present unless listed below)
SARA Title III (Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act)
SARA Section 312/Tier I & II Hazard Categories:
Health Immediate (acute) Yes
Health Delayed (chronic) Yes
Flammable No
Reative No
Pressure No
302 Reportable Ingredients (Identification Threshold 1%): None
313 Reportable Ingredients (Chemicals present below reporting threshold are exempt):
Chemical Name CAS WT %
Acetaldehyde 000075-07-0 .0014
Acrylamide 00079-06-01 .0008
Acrylonitrile 000107-13-1 .0002
Aluminum Oxide 001344-28-1 6.7
Ammonia 07664-41-7 .12
Chlorothalonil 001897-45-6 .0404
Ethyl Acrylate 000140-88-5 .0022
Ethylene Glycol 000107-21-1 .27
Formaldehyde 000050-00-0 .0321
Glycol Ethers RR-00067-9 .011
Methyl Alcohol 000067-56-1 .0018
Vinyl Acetate 000108-05-4 .0742
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National Volatile Organic Compound Emission Standards For Architectural Coatings:
Volatile Organic Content: (gr/L) < 250 g/l
WHMIS Classification(s): D2 B
This product has been classified in accordance with the hazard criteria of the Controlled Products Regulations (CPR). This
MSDS contains all the information required by the CPR.
State Requlatory Information:
California Proposition 65: Warning! This product contains substances known to the state of
California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Massachusetts Hazardous Substance List (Identification threshold 0.001% (1ppm)):
Chemical Name CAS # Wt %
Acetaldehyde 000075-07-0 .0014
Acrylamide 000079-06-1 .0008
Acrylonitrile 00107-13-1 .0002
Ammonia 007664-41-7 .12
Chlorothalonil 001897-45-6 .0404
Ethyl Acrylate 000140-88-5 .0022
Formaldehyde 000050-00-0 .0321
Quartz 014808-60-7 .2675
Vinyl Acetate 000108-05-4 .0742
New Jersey Hazardous Substance List (Identification threshold (0.1%)):
Chemical Name CAS # Wt %
Aluminum Oxide 001344-28-1 6.7
Ammonia 007664-41-7 .12
Ethylene Glycol 000107-21-1 .27
Pennsylvania Hazardous Substance List (Identification threshold (0.1%):
Chemical Name CAS # Wt %
Formaldehyde 000050-00-0 .032
Chemical Inventory Status:
All Chemicals in this product are listed or exempt from listing in the following countries:
US CANADA EUROPE AUSTRALIA JAPAN KOREA PHILIPPINES
TSCA DSL NDSL EINECS/ELINCS AICS ENCS ECL PICCS
Yes Yes No Not Determined Not Determined Not Determined Not Determined Not Determined
16. OTHER INFORMATION
PREPARED BY: Nelson Firestop Products
DATE OF PRINTING: January, 2002
The information contained herein is based on data considered accurate. However, no warranty is expressed or implied regarding the accuracy
of these data or the results to be obtained from the use thereof. Nelson EGS assumes no responsibility for injury to the vendee or third persons
proximately caused by the material if reasonable safety procedures are not adhered to as stipulated in the data sheet. Additionally, Nelson EGS
assumes no responsibility for injury to vendee or third persons proximately caused by abnormal use of the material even if reasonable safety
procedures are followed. Furthermore, vendee assumes the risk in his use of the material.
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DEFINITIONS OF TERMS
A large number of abbreviations and acronyms appear on a MSDS. Some of these which are commonly used include the following:
CAS #: This is the Chemical Abstract Service Number which uniquely identifies each constituent.
EXPOSURE LIMITS IN AIR: FLAMMABILITY LIMITS IN AIR:
ACGIH - American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists, a Much of the information related to fire and explosion is derived from the
professional association which establishes exposure limits. T L V - National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). Flash Point - Minimum
Threshold Limit Value - an airborne concentration of a substance which temperature at which a liquid gives off sufficient vapors to form an
represents conditions under which it is generally believed that nearly all ignitable mixture with air. Autoignition Temperature: The minimum
workers may be repeatedly exposed without adverse effect. The temperature required to initiate combustion in air with no other source of
duration must be considered, including the 8-hour Time Weighted ignition. LEL - the lowest percent of vapor in air, by volume, that will
Average (TWA), the 15-minute Short Term Exposure Limit, and the explode or ignite in the presence of an ignition source. UEL - the highest
instantaneous Ceiling Level (C). Skin absorption effects must also be percent of vapor in air, by volume, that will explode or ignite in the
considered. presence of an ignition source.
OSHA - U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION:
PEL - Permissible Exposure Limit - This exposure value means exactly
Human and Animal Toxicology: Possible health hazards as derived
the same as a TLV, except that it is enforceable by OSHA. The OSHA
from human data, animal studies, or from the results of studies with
Permissible Exposure Limits are based in the 1989 PELs and the June,
similar compounds are presented. Definitions of some terms used in this
1993 Air Contaminants Rule (Federal Register: 58: 35338-35351 and 58:
section are: LD50 - Lethal Dose (solids & liquids) which kills 50% of the
40191). Both the current PELs and the vacated PELs are indicated. The
exposed animals; LC50 - Lethal Concentration (gases) which kills 50%
phrase, 鈥淰acated 1989 PEL,鈥? is placed next to the PEL which was
of the exposed animals; ppm concentration expressed in parts of
vacated by Court Order. IDLH - Immediately Dangerous to Life and
material per million parts of air or water; mg/m 3 concentration
Health - This level represents a concentration from which one can
expressed in weight of substance per volume of air; mg/kg quantity of
escape within 30-minutes without suffering escape-preventing or
material, by weight, administered to a test subject, based on their body
permanent injury. The DFG - MAK is the Republic of Germany鈥檚
weight in kg. Other measures of toxicity include TDLo, the lowest dose
Maximum Exposure Level, similar to the U.S. PEL. NIOSH is the National
to cause a symptom and TCLo the lowest concentration to cause a
Institute of Occupational Safety and Health, which is the research arm
symptom; TDo, LDLo, and LDo, or TC, TCo, LCLo, and LCo, the
of the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration ( SHA).
O
lowest dose (or concentration) to cause lethal or toxic effects.
NIOSH issues exposure guidelines called Recommended Exposure
Cancer Information: The sources are: IARC - the International
Levels (RELs). When no exposure guidelines are established, an entry
Agency for Research on Cancer; NTP - the National Toxicology
of NE is made for reference.
Program, RTECS - the Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical
HAZARD RATINGS: Substances, OSHA and CAL/OSHA. IARC and NTP rate chemicals on a
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM : Health Hazard: scale of decreasing potential to cause human cancer with rankings
0 (minimal acute or chronic exposure hazard); 1 (slight acute or chronic from 1 to 4. Sub rankings (2A, 2B, etc.) are also used. Other
exposure hazard); 2 (moderate acute or significant chronic exposure Information: BEI - ACGIH Biological Exposure Indices, represent the
hazard); 3 (severe acute exposure hazard; onetime overexposure can levels of determinants which are most likely to be observed in
result in permanent injury and may be fatal); 4 (extreme acute exposure specimens collected from a healthy worker who has been exposed to
hazard; onetime overexposure can be fatal). Flammability Hazard: 0 chemicals to the same extent as a worker with inhalation exposure to
(minimal hazard); 1 (materials that require substantial pre-heating before the TLV. Ecological Information: EC is the effect concentration in
burning); 2 (combustible liquid or solids; liquids with a flash point of 38- water. BCF = Bioconcentration Factor, which is used to determine if a
93掳C [100-200掳F]); 3 (Class IB and IC flammable liquids with flash points substance will concentrate in life forms which consume contaminated
below 38掳C [100掳F]); 4 (Class IA flammable liquids with flash points plant or animal matter. Coefficient of Oil/Water Distribution is
below 23掳C [73掳F] and boiling points below 38掳C [100掳F]. Reactivity represented by log Kow or log Koc and is used to assess a substance鈥檚
Hazard: 0 (normally stable); 1 (material that can become unstable at behavior in the environment.
elevated temperatures or which can react slightly with water); 2
REGULATORY INFORMATION:
(materials that are unstable but do not detonate or which can react
This section explains the impact of various laws and regulations on the
violently with water); 3 (materials that can detonate when initiated or
material. U.S.: EPA is the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. DOT is
which can react explosively with water); 4 (materials that can detonate
the U.S. Department of Transportation. SARA is the Superfund
at normal temperatures or pressures).
Amendments and Reauthorization Act. TSCA is the U.S. Toxic
NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION: Health Hazard: 0
Substance Control Act. CERCLA (or Superfund) refers to the
(material that on exposure under fire conditions would offer no hazard
Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability
beyond that of ordinary combustible materials); 1 (materials that on
Act. Labeling is per the American National Standards Institute (ANSI
exposure under fire conditions could cause irritation or minor residual
Z129.1). CANADA: CEPA is the Canadian Environmental Protection
injury); 2 (materials that on intense or continued exposure under fire
Act. WHMIS is the Canadian Workplace Hazardous Materials
conditions could cause temporary incapacitation or possible residual
Information System. TC is Transport Canada. DSL/NDSL are the
injury); 3 (materials that can on short exposure could cause serious
Canadian Domestic/Non-Domestic Substances Lists.
temporary or residual injury); 4 (materials that under very short
exposure causes death or major residual injury). Flammability Hazard
and Reactivity Hazard: Refer to definitions for 鈥淗azardous Materials
Identification System鈥?.
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