Utrecht MSDS Retarder Gel Medium 8/25/06 4:46 PM
Material Safety Data Sheet Date Prepared:
Utrecht Art Supply 25 Aug 2006
<> Supercedes 22 Nov
2005
For Health Emergencies, CALL A POISON CONTROL CENTER
For Transportation Emergencies: Call 1-800-223-9132
SECTION 1 - PRODUCT & COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Utrecht Acrylic Retarder Gel Medium
1.1 PRODUCT NAME
1.2 ITEM NUMBERS AND
1144 - Retarder Gel Medium, 473ml
SIZES
Utrecht Art Supply
6 Corporate Drive
1.3 COMPANY
Cranbury, NJ 08512
IDENTIFICATION
800-223-9132
www.utrecht.com
SECTION 2 - COMPOSITION INFORMATION
Utrecht Art Supply is a member of the Art & Creative Materials Institute, (ACMI) 1280 Main Street, 2nd Floor,
PO Box 479, Hanson, MA 02341 USA. ACMI is a non-profit, international organization which tests and evaluates
product formulations for toxicity, recommends and requires appropriate labeling. Our art and craft materials are
certified by the institute to be labeled in accordance with the voluntary chronic hazard labeling standard, ASTM D-
4236 of the American Society for Testing & Materials. This standard is incorporated into the US Federal Hazard
Substances Act and it's LHAMA (Labeling for Hazardous Art Materials) amendment.
This product is appropriately labeled with the AP Non-Toxic Seal of ACMI. It has been certified in a program of
toxicological evaluation by a medical expert, subject to review by the institute's Toxicological Advisory Board to
contain no materials in sufficient quantities to be toxic or injurious to humans or to cause acute or chronic health
problems.
AMOUNT (%
COMPONENT CAS #
Weight)
SECTION 3 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
3.1 EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Appearance
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Translucent Gel
Physical State Gel
Odor Mild Glycol Odor
Hazards of Product Not Applicable
3.2 POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS
Effects of Single Acute Not Applicable
Overexposure:
Chronic, Prolonged or Repeated Not Applicable
Overexposure:
Medical Conditions Aggravated
Not Applicable
by Exposure:
3.3 POTENTIAL
ENVIRONMENTAL
EFFECTS
SECTION 4 - FIRST AID PROCEDURES
4.1 INHALATION Not Applicable
4.2 EYE CONTACT Not Applicable
4.3 SKIN CONTACT Not Applicable
4.4 SWALLOWING Not Applicable
4.5 NOTES TO PHYSICIAN
SECTION 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
5.1 FLAMMABLE
PROPERTIES
Flash Point - Closed Cup Not Applicable
Flash Point - Open Cup
Auto-Ignition Temperature
Flammable Limits in Air
5.2 EXTINGUISHING MEDIA Water, Dry Chemical, Foam, Carbon Dioxide,
5.3 EXTINGUISHING MEDIA
TO AVOID
5.4 SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING
PROCEDURES
5.5 SPECIAL PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT FOR
FIREFIGHTERS
5.6 UNUSUAL FIRE AND
EXPLOSION HAZARDS
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5.7 HAZARDOUS
COMBUSTION PRODUCTS
SECTION 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Steps to be Taken if Material is Clean up paint, using rags or paper towels. Place in appropriate containers for
Released or Spilled disposal.
SECTION 7 - HANDLING AND STORAGE
7.1 GENERAL HANDLING After use, wash hands before eating, drinking or smoking
7.2 STORAGE
SECTION 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS AND PERSONAL PROTECTION
8.1 EXPOSURE LIMITS Not Applicable
8.2 PERSONAL
PROTECTION
Respiratory Protection: Not Applicable
Ventilation: Not Applicable
Eye Protection: Not Applicable
Protective Gloves: Rubber or vinyl gloves, or a barrier cream are useful for general cleanliness
Other Protective Equipment:
8.3 ENGINEERING
CONTROLS
SECTION 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Physical State Gel
Appearance Translucent Gel
pH 8.0 > 9.5
Solubility in Water (by
Soluble
Weight)
Odor Mild Glycol Odor
Flash Point - Closed Cup Not Applicable
Flash Point - Open Cup
Percent Volatiles Non-volatile
Boiling Point (760mm Hg)
Freezing Point
Specific Gravity (H2 O=1) >1
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Vapor Pressure at 20潞C
Vapor Density (air = 1)
Evaporation Rate (Butyl
Acetate = 1)
Melting Point
SECTION 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
10.1 Stability / Instability Stable
Conditions to Avoid:
Incompatible Materials:
10.2 Hazardous Polymerization Will not occur
10.3 Inhibitors / Stabilizers
SECTION 11 TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
ACUTE TOXICITY: Not Applicable
CHRONIC TOXICITY: Not Applicable
SECTION 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
12.1 Environmental Fate
12.2 Ecotoxicity
12.3 Further Information
SECTION 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
13.1 Waste Disposal Method: Dispose of in accordance with local, state and federal regulations
13.2 Disposal Considerations:
SECTION 14 - TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION
U.S. D.O.T.
SECTION 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION
15.1 Federal / National
15.2 State / Local
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SECTION 16 - OTHER INFORMATION
The information presented here is current as of the date of this Material Safety Data Sheet. Since use of this
information and the product are not under the control of Utrecht Art Supply, it is the user's obligation to determine
conditions of safe use and to carefully read the product label and follow all instructions for safe use of the product.
General Health & <>
Safety Information
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