MSDS NAME:CARPET ADHESIVE NO 10
NIIN:00N009577
MSDS Number: BCSTN
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:ARMSTRONG WORLD IND INC. HUMAN RESOURC DEPT CARPET
Address:LIBERTY & CHARLOTTE ST.
Box:3001
City:LANCASTER
State:PA
ZIP:17604
Info Phone Num:717-396-2729,717-396-2935
Emergency Phone Num:717-396-2729,717-396-2935
Preparer's Name:D.E. BOUDER
CAGE:3L098
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:ARMSTRONG WORLD IND INC. HUMAN RESOURC DEPT CARPET
Address:LIBERTY & CHARLOTTE ST.
Box:City:LANCASTER
State:PA
ZIP:17604
Phone:717-396-2729,717-396-2935
CAGE:3L098
============= Composition/Information on Ingredients =============
LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD-50 > 500 MG/KG NOT ORALLY TOXIC
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:CHRONIC EXPOSURE TO HIGH
CONCENTRATIONS OF METHANOL CAN CAUSE FAILURE OF VISION. THIS EFFECT
IS NOT LIKELY FROM INHAL.LIMITED AMT IN THE PRODUCT & LOW RATE OF
VAPOR RELEASE FROM PROD.INGEST OF METHANO L AS A SOLVENT TAKEN
PURPOSELY AS A SUBFOR DRINKING ALCOHOL:THIS ROUTE OF EXPOS NOT SEEN
LIKELY IN THIS PRODUCT.
Effects of Overexposure:BASED ON TESTS PERFORMED AS SPECIFIED IN 16
CFR:NOT ORALLY TOXIC(LD-50> 500 MG/KG):NOT TOXIC BY INHAL:NOT
DERMALLY TOXIC:NOT A PRIMARY SKIN IRRITATION;NOT AN EYE IRRITANT.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:
======================= First Aid Measures =======================
First Aid:INHAL:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR IF BOTHERED BY ODOR OR VAPORS FROM
PRODUCT.EYE:FLUSH EYES W/ H*2O FOR AT LEAST 15 MINSEE PHYS IF IRRIT
PERSISTS.SKIN:SLIGHT IRRITATION.WASH W/ SOAP AND H*2O.
===================== Fire Fighting Measures =====================
Flash Point:NO FLASH TO 205F
Extinguishing Media:CARBON DIOXIDE,DRY CHEMICAL,WATER SPRAY
Fire Fighting Procedures:PROTECT FIRE FIGHTERS FROM TOXIC PRODUCTS OF
COMBUSTION BY WEARING SCBA.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:CLOSED CONTAINERS IN A FIRE MAY RUPTURE
DUE TO PRESS BUILD-UP;USE H*2O TO COOL CONTAINERS TO PREVENT THIS.
Spill Release Procedures:PICK UP PRODUCT W/ SPATULAS OR SCRAPERS &
PLACE INTO A CONTAINER.USE ABSORBENT MATERIALS TO ASSIST W/ THIS IF
NECESSARY
Neutralizing Agent:
====================== Handling and Storage ======================
Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE ABOVE 40 F.
Other Precautions:NONE
Respiratory Protection:W/ADEQUATE VENT.RESP EQUIP SHOULD NOT BE
NEEDED.IF ADEQUATE VENT IS NOT AFFORDED,WEAR RESP EQUIP APPROVED
FOR ORGANIC VAPORS.
Ventilation:PROVIDE NATURAL VENT OF WORK AREA OPEN DOORS &
WINDOWS/PROVIDE FAN FOR VENT TO REMOVE ODOR & VAPOR FROM WORK AREA.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS,COTTON LOOP-PILE FOR END USE.
Eye Protection:EYE PROTECTION SAFETY GLASSES SPECTACLE
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH FACILITY
Work Hygienic Practices:OBSERVE GOOD WORK HYGIENIC PRACTICES.
Supplemental Safety and Health
VAPOR PRESS:SAME AS H*2O
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:212 F,100 C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:
Decomp Temp:Decomp Text:
Vapor Pres:MM HG 20 C
Spec Gravity:1.1
pH:9.4
Evaporation Rate & Reference:SAME AS H*2O,BUTY ACETATE
Solubility in Water:MODERATE
Appearance and Odor:LIGHT PINK COLORED SEMI-LIQUID
Percent Volatiles by Volume:45 50
Corrosion Rate:
================= Stability and Reactivity Data =================
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS
Stability Condition to Avoid:
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON MONOXIDE,CARBON DIOXIDE & OTHER
TOXIC VAPORS & GASES THAT ARE COMMON TO THERMAL DEGRADATION OF
ORGANIC COMPOUNDS.
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:
Waste Disposal Methods:INCINERATION OR OTHER APPROVED METHOD FOR A
PRODUCT THAT HAS COMBUSTIBLE CONSTITUENTS IAW FED,STATE,AND LOCAL
REGS.
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