SECTION 01: CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION MANUFACTURER/ SUPPLIER Shaw Almex Fusion Canada 323 Glover Road, Stoney Creek, ON L8E 5M2 Tel: (905) 643-7750 Fax: (905) 643-7788 PRODUCT NAME... PRODUCT USES Industrial Adhesive EMERGENCY PHONE #:... (613) 996-6666 (CANUTEC) SECTION 02: HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION HAZARD CLASSIFICATION Flammable Liquids Category 2. Skin Irritation Category 2. Germ Cell Mutagenicity Category 1B. Carcinogenicity Category 1A. Reproductive Toxicity Category 1B Eye Irritation Category 2A. Specific Target Organ Toxicity Category 2, Category 3 (narcotic effects) single exposure. Aspiration Hazard Category 1. SIGNAL WORD... Danger. HAZARD STATEMENTS.. H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapour. H304 May be fatal if swallowed or enters airways. H315 Causes skin irritation. H319 Causes serious eye irritation. H336 May cause drowsiness or dizziness. H340 May cause genetic defects. H350 May cause cancer. H360 May damage fertility or the unborn child. H373 May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS. P210 Keep away from heat/ sparks/ open flames/ hot surfaces. No Smoking. P233 Keep container tightly closed. P240 Ground/ bond container and receiving equipment. P241 Use explosion-proof equipment: electrical/ ventilating/ lighting. P242 Use only non-sparking tools. P243 Take precautionary measures against static discharge. P261 A dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapour spray. P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280 Wear protective gloves/ eye protection/ face protection. P403+P405+P235 Store locked up in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. Page 1 of 5
SECTION 03: COMPOSITION/INFORMATION INGREDIENTS HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS CAS# WT % Acetone 67-64-1 40-70 Toluene 108-88-3 10-30 EYE CONTACT. SKIN CONTACT... INGESTION. INHALATION. FLAMMABILITY IF YES, UNDER WHICH CONDITIONS?. EXTINGUISHING MEDIA... HAZARDOUS COMBUSTION PRODUCTS. SPECIAL PROCEDURES... LEAK/SPILL... SECTION 04: FIRST AID MEASURES Immediately flush with water for a minimum of 20 minutes. Get medical attention. Remove contaminated clothing. Wash affected area with water and soap. Seek medical attention if irritation occurs or persists. Rinse mouth with water. Do not induce vomiting, aspiration hazard. Get immediate medical attention. If overexposure occurs, remove to fresh air. SECTION 05: FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES Extremely flammable. Excessive heat, sparks and open flame. Carbon dioxide, dry chemical, foam, water fog. Combustion will result in the usual decomposition products, including oxides of carbon. Firefighters should wear the usual protective gear; self-contained breathing apparatus. SECTION 06: ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES Eliminate all sources of ignition. Wear a breathing apparatus. Dike area to prevent spreading, absorb with inert material. Clean with water. Evacuate all non-essential personnel. Put in appropriate container. HANDLING PROCEDURES AND EQUIPMENT... STORAGE NEEDS. SECTION 07: HANDLING AND STORAGE Avoid skin and eye contact. Maintain good personal hygiene. Use adequate ventilation. Avoid smoking when material is used. Avoid shock and friction. Avoid breathing vapors. Equipment must be grounded. Keep container closed. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flames. Store in a dry and well-ventilated area. Keep container closed. SECTION 08: EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION INGREDIENTS TWA ACGIH TLV PEL OSHA PEL REL NIOSH STEL STEL Acetone 500 ppm 750 ppm Not Listed 1000 ppm 250 ppm Toluene 200 ppm 20 ppm 300 ppm (CEIL) 150 ppm Not available HAND PROTECTION RESPIRATORY PROTECTION... EYE PROTECTION FOOTWEAR PROTECTION CLOTHING PROTECTION... OTHER... VENTILATION REQUIREMENTS... A barrier cream. Wear protective gloves (Butyl rubber gloves). Avoid breathing vapours. Wear NIOSH/MSHA approved air supply respirator. Use NIOSH approved respirator for organic vapours. Safety glasses with side-shields. Splash proof chemical goggles or 8" face shield. Not applicable. Wear adequate protective clothes. Eye wash facility should be close in proximity. Local exhaust at points of emission. Avoid breathing vapours and mists. If general ventilation or local exhaust is inadequate, persons exposed to mists should wear approved breathing devices. Page 2 of 5
SECTION 09: PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES PHYSICAL STATE... Translucent off-white liquid. ODOUR... Mild solvent odour. ODOUR THRESHOLD (ppm)... ph Not applicable. BOILING POINT.. 59 C (138 F). FLASH POINT (METHOD)... <-18 C (0 F) (Acetone) (TCC). LOWER EXPLOSIVE LIMIT. 1.1%. UPPER EXPLOSIVE LIMIT... 12.8%. EVAPORATION RATE.. 5.0 (BUTYL ACETATE = 1). VAPOUR PRESSURE (mm Hg)... 60 @ 20 C (68 F). VAPOUR DENSITY (AIR=1)... 2.3. SPECIFIC GRAVITY 0.86 @ 20 C (68 F). SOLUBILITY IN WATER (% W/W)... Insoluble. COEFFICIENT OF WATER/OIL DISTRIBUTION.. Not applicable. AUTO IGNITION TEMPERATURE. DECOMPOSITION TEMPERATURE.. VISCOSITY.. Approximately 2000 mpa. s @ 20 C (68 F). REACTIVITY CONDITIONS?. CHEMICAL STABILITY: YES NO, WHICH CONDITIONS?. COMPATABILITY WITH OTHER SUBSTANCES: YES NO, WHICH ONES?... SENSITIVITY TO STATIC DISCHARGE. HAZARDOUS PRODUCTS OF DECOMPOSITION. SECTION 10: STABILITY AND REACTIVITY Keep away from open flames and spark producing equipment. Stable under normal conditions of use and storage. Avoid build-up of static electricity. Strong oxidizing agents, strong reducing agents, acids, bases, or unstable chemicals, amines, alcohols, water. See reactivity conditions. Hazardous decomposition is unlikely to occur. Thermal decomposition products may include carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, smoke and fumes, hydrocarbon fragments and other undetermined products. SECTION 11: TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION INGREDIENTS SKIN (LD50 DERMAL) INGESTION (LD50 ORAL) Acetone >7426 mg/kg (Guinea Pig) 5800 mg/kg (Rat) Toluene 12125 mg/kg (Rabbit) 5580 mg/kg (Rat) ROUTE OF ENTRY: SKIN CONTACT... SKIN ABSORPTION EYE CONTACT. INHALATION INHALATION, CHRONIC. INGESTION. EFFECTS OF ACUTE EXPOSURE. Contains materials that can cause irritation to the skin. May be harmful if absorbed through the skin. May cause dermatitis in sensitive individuals. Irritation to eyes. Nose and throat irritation. Vapours may cause respiratory tract irritation, nausea, headache, and dizziness. Not applicable. See LD50 dermal and LD50 oral. Refer to route of entry. EFFECTS OF CHRONIC EXPOSURE.. May cause damage to the central nervous system, respiratory system, lungs, eyes, skin, gastrointestinal tract, liver, spleen and kidneys. Page 3 of 5
IRRITANCY OF MATERIAL... SENSITIZING CAPABILITY OF MATERIAL CARCINOGENICITY OF MATERIAL. TERATOGENICITY. MUTAGENICITY. REPRODUCTIVE EFFECTS. SYNERGISTIC MATERIALS. OTHER.. SAFETY DATA SHEET Refer to route of entry. See effects of acute exposure. This product contains the following chemicals known to the state of California (proposition 65) to cause cancer or reproductive toxicity - Toluene. BIODEGRADABILITY ENVIRONMENTAL. TOXICITY TO FISH. SECTION 12: ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION LC50: Acetone: ((oncorhynchus mykiss (rainbow trout)): 5540 mg/l static test. TOXICITY TO AQUATIC INVERTEBRATES.. EC50: Acetone: No data available. TOXICITY TO ALGAE. EC50: Acetone: ((chlorella pyrenoidosa) (algae)): 3020 mg/l 14 day. BIOACCUMULATION... No data available. MOBILITY IN SOIL.. No data available. OTHER ADVERSE EFFECTS. No data available. WASTE DISPOSAL... SECTION 13: DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS In accordance with municipal, provincial and federal regulations. Dispose of all product wastes and water rinses in accordance with current local, provincial, and federal regulations. T.D.G. CLASSIFICATION IATA CLASSIFICATION... SECTION 14: TRANSPORT INFORMATION Adhesives, Class 3, UN1133 Flammable Liquid, Packing Group II Emergency Response Guide: 128 Adhesives, Class 3, UN1133, Packing Group II SECTION 15: REGULATORY INFORMATION HAZARD INDEX Health: 2, Flammability: 3, Reactivity: 0 WHMIS (1988) CLASSIFICATION, Class B, Division 2, Flammable Liquid Class D, Division 2, Subdivision A Very Toxic Material Class D, Division 2, Subdivision B Toxic, Eye and Skin Irritant OSHA HAZARDS (HCS 1994).. Hazardous material by definition of hazard communication standard (29 CFR 1910.1200). SECTION 313:. This product contains the following substances subject to the reporting requirements of section 313 of Title III of Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 and CFR part 372: Toluene (CAS#108-88-3). SECTION 16: OTHER INFORMATION This information is furnished without warranty, representation, inducement or license of any kind, except that it is accurate to the best of Shaw Almex Industries knowledge or is obtained from sources believed by Shaw Almex Industries to be accurate. Shaw Almex Industries makes no representation and assumes no liability for any direct, incidental or consequential damages resulting from its use or reliance on same. Customers are encouraged to conduct their own tests. PREPARED BY: Shaw Almex Industries Page 4 of 5
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