=====================  Product Identification  =====================

MSDS NAME:VELCRO BRAND LOOP 0199
NIIN:00N070400
MSDS Number: CBLSS
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:VELCRO USA INC
Address:406 BROWN AVE
City:MANCHESTER
State:NH
ZIP:03108
Country:US
Info Phone Num:603-669-4880
Emergency Phone Num:603-669-4880
CAGE:11153
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:VELCRO USA INC
Address:406 BROWN AVE
Box:5218
City:MANCHESTER
State:NH
ZIP:03108
Country:US
Phone:603-669-4880
CAGE:11153

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Name:PAINTS,PRESERVATIVES & SOLVENTS (CONSISTING OF INGREDIENTS
    2-7)
OSHA PEL:N/K 
ACGIH TLV:N/K 

Name:PIGMENTS
OSHA PEL:N/K 
ACGIH TLV:N/K 

Name:CATALYST
OSHA PEL:N/K 
ACGIH TLV:N/K 

Name:VEHICLE
OSHA PEL:N/K 
ACGIH TLV:N/K 

Name:SOLVENTS
OSHA PEL:N/K 
ACGIH TLV:N/K 

Name:ADDITIVES
OSHA PEL:N/K 
ACGIH TLV:N/K 

Name:OTHERS
OSHA PEL:N/K 
ACGIH TLV:N/K 

Name:ALLOYS AND METALLIC COATINGS (CONSISTING OF INGREDIENTS
    9-13)
OSHA PEL:N/K 
ACGIH TLV:N/K 

Name:BASE METAL
OSHA PEL:N/K 
ACGIH TLV:N/K 

Name:ALLOYS
OSHA PEL:N/K 
ACGIH TLV:N/K 

Name:METALLIC COATINGS
OSHA PEL:N/K 
ACGIH TLV:N/K 

Name:FILLER METAL; (FILLER METAL PLUS COATING OR CORE FLUX)
OSHA PEL:N/K 
ACGIH TLV:N/K 

Name:OTHERS
OSHA PEL:N/K 
ACGIH TLV:N/K 

Name:HAZARDOUS MIXTURES OF OTHER LIQUIDS, SOLIDS OR GASES
    (CONSISTING OF INGREDIENT 15)
OSHA PEL:N/K 
ACGIH TLV:N/K 

Name:FORMALDEHYDE (SARA 302/313) (CERCLA)
CAS:50-00-0
RTECS #:LP8925000
OSHA PEL:SEE 1910.1048
ACGIH TLV:C 0.3 PPM, A2
EPA Rpt Qty:100 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:100 LBS

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO	Skin:NO  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES    IARC:YES	  OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:HAS NOT BEEN ESTABLISHED AT THIS TIME.
    THIS FABRIC CAN RELEASE SMALL AMOUNTS OF FORMALDEHYDE. EXPOSURE TO
    FORMALDEHYDE MAY RESULT FROM SKIN CONTACT WITH FABRIC OR BY
    INHALATION OF FORMALDEHYDE VAPOR R ELEASED INTO THE AIR.
    OVEREXPOSURE TO FORMALDEHYDE FROM ANY SOURCE MAY CAUSE SKIN OR EYE
    IRRITATION (EFTS OF OVEREXP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:FORMALDEHYDE:IARC MONOGRPAHS, SUPP, VOL
    7, PG 211, 1987:GROUP 2A. NTP 7TH ANNUAL RPT ON CARCINS, 1994:ANTIC
    TO ((SUPDAT)
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZS:AFTER PROLONGED CONTACT AND
    FORMALDEHYDE VAPOR OVEREXPOSURE MAY CAUSE EYE AND RESPIRATORY TRACT
    IRRITATION. IN THE EVENT OF OVEREXPOSURE, REMOVE THE INDIVIDUAL
    FROM CONTACT WITH THE SOURCE.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:INGEST:CALL MD IMMEDIATELY . IF SWALLOWED, FOLLOW ESTABLISHED
    FIRST AID PROCEDURES FOR INGESTION OF A FOREIGN OBJECT.
    INHAL:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. SUPPORT BREATHING (GIVE O*2/ARTF RESP) .
    EY ES:IMMEDIATELY FLUSH W/POTABLE WATER FOR A MINIMUM OF 15
    MINUTES, SEEK ASSISTANCE FROM MD . SKIN:FLUSH W/COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF
    WATER. CALL MD .

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Extinguishing Media:USE CLASS A OR B EXTINGUISHER.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA & FULL
    PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:NO SPECIAL PROCEDURES REQUIRED.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:NO SPECIAL HANDLING OR STORAGE
    REQUIRED.
Other Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR APPROPRIATE
    FOR EXPOSURE OF CONCERN . NONE REQUIRED.
Ventilation:NOT REQUIRED.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES .
Eye Protection:ANSI APPROVED CHEM WORKERS GOGGS .
Other Protective Equipment:ANSI APPROVED EMERGENCY EYE WASH AND DELUGE
    SHOWER .
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
EXPLAN OF CARCIN:BE CARCINOGEN. ANIMAL:NASAL TUMORS.

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

Spec Gravity:>1.0
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:TEXTILE FASTENER-NO ODOR.

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZERS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON DIOXIDE, CARBON MONOXIDE,
    OXIDES OF NITROGEN AND OTHER NOXIOUS FUMES.

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE ACCORDING TO LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL
    GUIDELINES.

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