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Material Safety Data Sheet
CPC Conservator鈥檚 Products Company
P.O. Box 411, Chatham, NJ 07928. Tel. No. 鈥? 973-927-4855
Section 1 鈥? Identification
Product Name : Beva D-8 Dispersion
Chemical Name : Vinyl Acetate Ethylene Latex
Formula : Proprietary
DOT Shipping Name : Not Regulated by DOT
DOT Hazard Class : None
Boiling Point : 212 0F
Specific Gravity : 1.06 - 1.09
Vapor Pressure : As Water
Percent Volatile : by volume : 45 by weight
Solubility in Water : Dispersable
Ph : 4.0 鈥? 5.0
Appearance and Odor : White Liquid with slight Acetic Odor
Section 4 鈥? Fire and Explosion Hazard Data
Flammability Classification : 3B
Flash Point : 199 0F
Extinguishing Media : Water, Carbon Dioxide or Dry Chemical
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards : None Known
Special Fire Fighting Procedures : Fire fighter should wear self contained breathing apparatus to avoid inhalation of
smoke or vapors.
Section 5 鈥? Health Hazard Data
Effects of overexposure : Contact with skin may cause irritation or rash
Eyes 鈥? may cause slight irritation or redness
Emergency or First Aid Procedures : If ingested, induce vomiting and call a physician at once.
Eyes 鈥? flush with water for fifteen minutes and call a physician.
Skin 鈥? wash affected area with soap and water.
Section 6 鈥? Reactivity Data
Stability : Stable
Conditions to Avoid : None Known.
Incompatibility : None Known
Hazardous Decomposition Products : Under severe thermal degradation 鈥? low molecular weight hydrocarbons may be
formed.
Section 7 鈥? Spills or Leaks Procedures
Steps to be taken in case of Spills : Clean up with water before allowing to dry. Borax can be sprinkled on the spill, which
may coagulate the latex and facilitate clean up.
Waste Disposal Method : May be incinerated or disposed of in a sanitary landfill in accordance with standard procedures
used with latex products. Disposal must be in accordance with local, state and federal regulations.
Section 8 鈥? Special Protection Information
Respiratory Protection : Should be worn to avoid breathing spray mists or vapors
Ventilation : Local exhaust and general ventilation recommended
Protective Gloves : Chemical resistant plastic or rubber
Eye Protection : Chemical Goggles
Other Protective Equipment : As required to prevent skin contact
Section 9 - Special Precautions
Precautions to be taken in Handling and Storing : Avoid prolonged or repeated inhalation of spray or vapors. Use
adequate ventilation. Keep from freezing, so product does not coagulate.
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