Carcinogenic:
OSHA = no NTP = no IARC = no
SECTION
III - PHYSICAL DATA
COLOR:
Off-white PHYSICAL FORM: Viscous liquid
ODOR: Petroleum FREEZING
POINT: N.E.
pH: N.E. MELTING
RANGE: N.A.
EVAPORATION
RATE: N.E. VAPOR DENSITY: N.E. NON-VOLATILE (weight): 16-20%
DENSITY:
8.0-8.1 lb/gal (0.96-0.97 kg/l)
SECTION
IV - FIRE AND EXPLOSION DATA
HMIS
FLAMMABILITY RATING: 2
FLASH
POINT: 190ºF (87ºC)
FLAMMABLE
LIMITS: N.E.
EXTINGUISHING
MEDIA: Carbon dioxide or other dry chemical fire fighting agents.
UNUSUAL
FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS: None.
SPECIAL
FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES: Firefighters should wear self-contained breathing
apparatus.
SECTION
V - HEALTH HAZARD DATA
EMERGENCY
AND FIRST AID PROCEDURES:
Eye
Contact: Flush eyes with water for at least 15 minutes. Consult
a physician. Skin Contact: Wash affected area with soap and water.
If irritation persists, consult a physician. Inhalation: Remove
to an uncontaminated area, administer oxygen if necessary. If victim
has stopped breathing begin CPR. Get medical attention. Ingestion:
If swallowed, do not induce vomiting. Get immediate medical
attention.
MEDICAL
CONDITIONS PRONE TO AGGRAVATION BY
EXPOSURE:
None known. PRIMARY ROUTES OF ENTRY: Inhalation, skin and eye contact.
HEALTH HAZARDS (acute and chronic) / EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE:
1. Eye
contact with this product can cause irritation.
2. Repeated
or prolonged skin contact can cause moderate irritation and defatting
of the skin possibly leading to dermatitis.
3. Excessive
inhalation of solvent vapors from this product can cause nasal and
respiratory irritation, dizziness, weakness, fatigue, nausea, headache
and possible unconsciousness. Vapors from hot product may be harmful.
4. Ingestion
of this material can cause gastrointestinal irritation. Also, aspiration
of this material into the lungs can cause chemical pneumonia.
SECTION
VI - REACTIVITY DATA
STABILITY:
Stable
HAZARDOUS
POLYMERIZATION: Will not occur
HAZARDOUS
DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: Oxides of carbon, nitrogen and sulfur.
INCOMPATIBILITY:
Strong acids, alkalis and oxidizing agents.
CONDITIONS
TO AVOID: Contact with incompatible materials.
SECTION
VII - SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURES
STEPS
TO BE TAKEN IN CASE MATERIAL IS RELEASED OR SPILLED: SMALL SPILL: Absorb
on sweeping compound or other absorbent material. LARGE SPILL: Eliminate
all ignition sources. All persons not wearing protective equipment should
be excluded from area of spill until cleanup has been completed. Stop
spill at source and dike area of spill to prevent spreading. Pump liquid
to salvage tank. Remove remaining liquid on sand, clay, earth, floor
absorbent, or other absorbent material and place in containers. Notify
proper authorities as required by local, state and federal regulations.
WASTE DISPOSAL: SMALL SPILL: Allow volatile portion to evaporate in
hood. Dispose of in accordance with applicable regulations. LARGE SPILL:
Destroy by liquid incineration. Contaminated absorbent may be deposited
in a landfill in accordance with existing Federal, State and Local environmental
regulations.
SECTION
VIII - SAFE HANDLING AND USE INFORMATION
RESPIRATORY
PROTECTION: A NIOSH approved respirator to remove vapors or particle
mists when necessary.
PROTECTIVE
GLOVES: Chemical resistant rubber or plastic.
EYE
PROTECTION: Safety goggles.
OTHER
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: N.A.
SECTION
IX - SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS AND STORAGE
PRECAUTIONS
TO BE TAKEN IN HANDLING: Avoid eye and skin contact. Avoid inhalation
of product vapors.
PRECAUTIONS
TO BE TAKEN IN STORING: Completely drain "Empty" drums, properly bung
and promptly dispose in an environmentally safe manner and in accordance
with governmental regulations. Recycle drums only through qualified
reprocessing organizations.
SECTION
X - SHIPPING DATA
T.S.C.A.
STATUS: Listed
DOT/IATA/IMDG
SHIPPING NAME: N.A.
U.N.
/ N.A. NUMBER: N.A.
DOT/IATA/IMDG
HAZARD CLASS.: N.A.
DOT
/IATA/IMDG REQUIRED LABELS: N.A.
TECHNICAL
SHIPPING NAME: N.A.
FREIGHT
CLASS BULK: Same as above
LTL:
65 TL: 35 MW: 30
PREPARED
BY: Margarita Kharshan, R&D Manager
APPROVED
BY: Boris Miksic, President/CEO
DATE
PREPARED: 12/4/98 SUPERSEDES: 8/3/98
DISCLAIMER:
This information is furnished without warranty, expressed or implied,
except that it is accurate to the best knowledge of the Cortec Corporation.
The data on this sheet relates only to the specific material designated
herein. The Cortec Corporation assumes no legal responsibility for use
or reliance upon this data.
N.E.
= NOT ESTABLISHED N.A. = NOT APPLICABLE