MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Prepared according to 29 CFR 1910.1200
N/A = Not applicable Revised 1/15/03
SECTION 1 - PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION Eye Contact: Liquid splashed into the eye may cause transient eye
irritation.
Skin Absorption: None known.
Trade Name: Safecoat DecKote
Symptoms and Effects of Repeated Overexposure: Chronic - None known.
Product I.D.# & Color: 2564 White
Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure: None known.
Product Class: Waterborne Acrylic Polymer Emulsion
Emergency & First Aid Procedures:
Supplier's Name: American Formulating & Manufacturing
Telephone #: (619) 239-0321 Fax # 619-239-0565 Inhalation: Remove from exposure. Provide plenty of fresh air.
Address: 3251 Third Avenue, San Diego, CA 92103 Splash (eyes): Flush immediately with large amounts of water for at least 15
Emergency Phone (MSDS Information): (619) 239-0321 or (562) 693-0872 minutes, lifting upper and lower eyelids occasionally. Take to a physician for
D.O.T. Emergency Phone Number: (562) 693-0872 medical treatment.
US DOT Hazard Shipping Class: Not regulated - aqueous Splash (skin): Remove with soap and water. Remove contaminated clothing.
D.O.T. Labels/Placards Required: No Supply copious amounts of fresh water to the skin areas to rinse material away.
OSHA Class: 29CFR 1910.1200 Non-hazardous Ingestion (Swallowing): Consult with physician, hospital emergency room, or
SARA TITLE III Emergency & Community Right to Know: poison control center immediately. Only if conscious, give 2 glasses of water to
Section 311/312 Categorizations (40 CFR 370): Not a hazardous chemical drink.
Section 313 Information (40 CFR 372): This product does not contain a chemical Notes to Physician: Any treatment that might be required for overexposure
which is listed in Section 313 above de minimis concentrations. should be directed at the control of symptoms and the clinical conditions.
SECTION 2 - INGREDIENTS SECTION 6 - REACTIVITY DATA
Acrylic Emulsion Copolymer CAS #: Mixture Weight Percent: 55 鈥? Stability: Stable, however avoid temperatures above 177掳C/350掳F, the onset of
60 polymer decomposition.
Vapor Pressure 17 mm Hg @ 68 F Incompatibility (materials to avoid): Avoid materials that are water reactive,
Titanium Dioxide CAS #: 13463-67-7 Weight Percent: 15 鈥? highly alkaline or highly acidic.
20 Hazardous Decomposition by-products: CO, CO2 on combustion
Pigment dust when dry or sanded ACGIH TLV 10 mg/m3 total dust Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur.
Water CAS #: 7732-18-5 Weight Percent: 5 鈥? Conditions to Avoid: Excess heat may cause containers to rupture. Avoid
10 temperatures below 45掳F or freezing conditions.
Propylene Glycol CAS #: 57-55-6 Weight Percent: 1 鈥?
5 SECTION 7 - SPILL, DISPOSAL PROCEDURES; ENVIRONMENTAL DATA
Vapor Pressure .1 mm Hg @ 77 F
Acrylic Emulsion CAS #: Mixture Weight Percent: < 5 Steps to be taken in case material is released or spilled: Confine in small
Vapor Pressure 17 mm Hg @ 68 F area; contain and remove with inert absorbent (sand, earth, etc.). Place in proper
Ester Alcohol CAS #: 25265-77-4 Weight Percent: < 5 container for proper disposal. CAUTION - Keep out of waterways, drains, sewers
Exposure limits: None assigned Vapor Pressure .01 mm Hg @ 68 by diking. Keep spectators away. Floor may be slippery. Use care to avoid
Aqueous Copolymer CAS #: Mixture Weight Percent: < 4 falling.
Vapor Pressure 14 mm Hg @ 68 F Waste Disposal Method: Place contaminated material in suitable sealed metal
Suspected Cancer Agents: Federal OSHA: No NTP: NO IARC: No None known.
containers for disposal. Do not incinerate closed containers. Use non leaking
HMIS Codes: H-1 F-0 R-0 P-B
containers, seal tightly and label properly. Do not pour contaminated paint back
into unused paint. Do not throw liquid paint into the trash. Where allowed by
SECTION 3 - PHYSICAL DATA local laws (check with local regulatory agencies) allow liquid waste materials to
dry out before disposing into trash containers. Take all liquid unused paint that
Physical Description: Thick viscous liquid, low odor, white (if not tinted). cannot be used to approved recycling centers, paint roundups, or county facilities
Boiling Point: ........................................................................(Water) 190-212F that are approved to take unused paint at collection sites. Contact state, county,
Melting Point: .......................................................................N/A city health services or fire departments to find nearest collection centers. Do not
Vapor Density:......................................................................Heavier than air dispose of waste into water streams or storm water sewers. Do not mix with
% Volatile by Volume: ..........................................................64.74 % other kinds of waste. Dispose all waste in accordance with local, state and
LBS/GAL Theoretical: ..........................................................9.93 +or-.15 federal regulations.
Solubility in Water: ...............................................................Dilutable RCRA Classification: As produced, this product is not a waste. If discarded as
Vapor Pressure, mmHg @ 20degC: ....................................N/A is, it is not classified a 鈥淗azardous鈥? waste under RCRA. This product is not
Evaporation Rate:.................................................................Slower than ether ignitable, corrosive, reactive, or toxic; therefore is not defined as hazardous by the
% Volatile by Weight:...........................................................54.90% EPA.
VOC Material:.......................................................................110 g/l, 0.91 lb./gal Environmental Hazards: None known.
VOC Material less H20: ......................................................237 g/l, 1.98 lb./gal
Specific Gravity (H20 = 1):鈥︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹??.1.19 SECTION 8 - SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION
SECTION 4 - FIRE & EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA Respiratory Protection: If applied by spraying, use an appropriate, properly
fitted NIOSH/MSHA approved respirator to remove spray mist. Good room
Flash Point: N/A non-combustible (mechanical) ventilation should be sufficient protection against vapors from
Flammable limits in air, volume % - lower LEL: .62 Upper UEL: 12.5 product. If further protection is desired or if persons are sensitive to vapors, use
Fire Extinguishing Media: Water, carbon dioxide, dry chemical a respirator with a NIOSH/MSHA approval number TC-23C-860 or TC-23C-87 or
Personal Protective Equipment: Self-contained breathing apparatus (pressure- an equivalent. Refer to OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134, 鈥淩espiratory Protection鈥?.
demand MSHA/NIOSH approved or equivalent) and full protective gear may be Ventilation: General (mechanical) room ventilation is expected to be
worn if desired, but not necessary for normal use. satisfactory.
Autoignition Temp.: N/A Protective Gloves: None required under most conditions. If protection is
Special Fire Fighting Procedures: Use water (fog) to cool closed containers. desired, plastic, nitrile or latex rubber will provide adequate protection.
Wear self contained breathing apparatus. Eye Protection: Safety glasses or goggles with side shields if splashing may
Unusual Fire & Explosion Hazards: Closed containers may explode due to the occur. Use goggles when spraying, ANSI Z87.1 or approved equivalent.
build up of steam pressure when exposed to extreme heat. Material can splatter Other Protection: Eye wash or copious amounts of water as a precautionary
above 100掳C/212掳F. Polymer film can burn. measure is suggested. Other equipment not likely to be needed.
SECTION 5 - HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION & FIRST AID SECTION 9 - STORAGE & SPECIAL HANDLING
Threshold Limit Value: See Section 2 for hazardous ingredient information Storage Temperature: Min. 45degF - Max. 120degF/Indoor and outdoor = OK
Symptoms of Overexposure This product should be stored at room temperature to prolong shelf life. Keep
Symptoms and Effects of Short Term Exposure: Acute. Primary route of containers in a cool, dry place. Avoid subjecting this product to extreme
entry: temperature variations and freezing. Adverse conditions can cause emulsion
Swallowing: May cause gastrointestinal irritation, nausea, vomiting coagulation.
and diarrhea. KEEP CONTAINER CLOSED. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. DO
Inhalation: Inhalation-spray mists may cause mild respiratory NOT TAKE INTERNALLY. DO NOT GET IN EYES. IF PRODUCT IS
irritation.
SPRAYED, PREVENT PROLONGED OR REPEATED BREATHING OF SPRAY
MIST. USE ADEQUATE VENTILATION WHEN USING THIS PRODUCT. USE
GOOD HYGIENE PRACTICES AND WASH AFTER USING PRODUCT.
NOTICE: The data and recommendations presented herein are based upon our
research and the research of others, and are believed to be accurate. No
guarantee of their accuracy is made, however, and the product discussed is
distributed without warranty, expressed or implied, and the person receiving such
product shall make his own determination of the suitability thereof for his
particular purpose. The use of this information and the conditions and use of this
product are controlled by the user, and it is the responsibility and obligation of the
user to determine the conditions of safe use of this product. If persons using this
product are chemically sensitive, a test for personal tolerance is recommended.
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