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LEPAGE DIV. HENKEL CANADA CORP
50 WEST DRIVE
BRAMPTON, ONTARIO CANADA L6T 2J4
(905) 459-1140
PRODUCT : POLYFIX
SECTION 01: PRODUCT INFORMATION
MANUFACTURER.....................LEPAGE DIV. OF HENKEL CANADA CORPORATION
50 WEST DRIVE
BRAMPTON, ONTARIO
CANADA ; L6T 2J4
(905) 459-1140
AFTER HOURS - CANUTEC (613) 996-6666
WHMIS CLASSIFICATION.............D2A. WHEN THIS PRODUCT IS LABELLED AS A CONSUMER PRODUCT IT IS EXEMPT FROM
WHMIS REGULATIONS. (SEE SECTION 12(f) OF THE HAZARDOUS PRODUCTS ACT).
T.D.G. CLASSIFICATION............NOT REGULATED
PRODUCT NAME.....................POLYFIX
CHEMICAL FAMILY..................VINYL ACETATE HOMOPOLYMER
MATERIAL USE.....................FINE SURFACE FILLER
SECTION 02: HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS
HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS % EXPOSURE LEVELS C.A.S. # LD/50, ROUTE, SPECIES LC/50, ROUTE, SPECIES
Crystalline silica 0.1-1.5 0.1 mg/m3 (dust) 14808-60-7 Not available Not available
SECTION 03: PHYSICAL DATA
PHYSICAL STATE...................Paste
APPEARANCE & ODOUR...............White paste
ODOUR THRESHOLD (ppm)............Not available
VAPOUR PRESSURE (mm Hg)..........17 mm Hg @ 20 deg C
VAPOUR DENSITY (AIR=1)...........0.62
BY VOLUME
BY WEIGHT
EVAPORATION RATE.................1 (water)
BOILING POINT (deg C)............100 deg C
pH...............................8.0
SPECIFIC GRAVITY.................1.58-1.62
SOLUBILITY IN WATER (% W/W)......Slightly Soluble
COEFFICIENT OF WATER/OIL.........Not available
DISTRIBUTION
SECTION 04: FIRE & EXPLOSION DATA
FLAMMABILITY.....................No
IF YES, UNDER WHICH
CONDITIONS?
AUTO IGNITION TEMPERATURE........Not available
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA..............Water fog; Foam; CO2; Dry chemical
SPECIAL PROCEDURES...............Fire fighters should be equipped with self-contained breathing apparatus
to protect against potentially toxic and irritating fumes.
FLASH POINT (C), METHOD..........Not applicable
LOWER FLAMMABLE LIMIT (% VOL)....Not applicable
UPPER FLAMMABLE LIMIT (% VOL)....Not applicable
HAZARDOUS COMBUSTION PRODUCTS....Oxides of carbon (CO,CO2). Acetic acid
SECTION 05: REACTIVITY DATA
CHEMICAL STABILITY:
YES........................Stable under normal temperature and pressure.
NO, WHICH CONDITIONS ?
COMPATIBILITY WITH OTHER
SUBSTANCES:
YES
NO, WHICH ONES?............Strong oxidizing agents
REACTIVITY CONDITIONS ?
HAZARDOUS PRODUCTS OF............Oxides of carbon (CO,CO2) at high temperatures.
DECOMPOSITION
SECTION 06: TOXICOLOGICAL PROPERTIES
ROUTE OF ENTRY:
SKIN CONTACT...............May be a sensitizer. May cause irritation, especially on prolonged contact.
SKIN ABSORPTION............No data
EYE CONTACT................Slightly irritating but does not cause eye tissue damage.
INHALATION.................Not considered a hazard under normal conditions of use.
INGESTION..................May cause irritation of the gastrointestinal tract. Considered practically
non-toxic.
EFFECTS OF ACUTE EXPOSURE........Possible skin and eye irritation. Refer to route of entry.
EFFECTS OF CHRONIC EXPOSURE......This product contains crystalline silica. Prolonged exposure to respirable
crystalline quartz may cause delayed (chronic) lung injury (silicosis).
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SECTION 06: TOXICOLOGICAL PROPERTIES
LD 50 OF MATERIAL, SPECIES &.....Not available
ROUTE
LC 50 OF MATERIAL, SPECIES &.....Not available
ROUTE
EXPOSURE LIMIT OF MATERIAL.......Not available
IRRITANCY OF MATERIAL............Refer to route of entry
SENSITIZING CAPABILITY OF........Repeated contact may cause allergic skin and/or respiratory reactions
MATERIAL resulting in sensitization of the individual. Respiratory sensitivity
results in asthma-like symptoms on subsequent exposure. Refer to route of
entry
CARCINOGENICITY OF MATERIAL......Crystalline silica is an IARC-listed known lung carcinogen.
MUTAGENICITY OF MATERIAL.........None known
TERATOGENICITY OF MATERIAL.......None known
REPRODUCTIVE EFFECTS.............None Known
SYNERGISTIC MATERIALS............Not available
SECTION 07: PREVENTATIVE MEASURES
GLOVES/ TYPE...............Gloves are not normally required for foreseeable conditions of use.
RESPIRATORY/TYPE...........None required under normal use. Use approved respirator for dusts and
mists when sanding, grinding or machining cured compound.
EYE/TYPE...................Safety glasses
FOOTWEAR/TYPE..............Standard work shoes.
CLOTHING/TYPE..............Standard work clothes.
VENTILATION REQUIREMENTS.........Use adequate general ventilation.
LEAK/SPILL.......................Clean up spills immediately. For small spills: wipe up. For large spills:.
Scrape or shovel into containers. Put in appropriate labelled container
for disposal. Prevent runoff into drains, sewers, and other waterways.
WASTE DISPOSAL...................In accordance with municipal, provincial and federal regulations.
HANDLING PROCEDURES AND..........Use adequate ventilation. Avoid breathing vapours. Avoid skin and eye
EQUIPMENT contact. Wash thoroughly after handling.
STORAGE NEEDS....................KEEP AWAY FROM CHILDREN. Keep container closed to avoid evaporation loss.
Avoid extreme temperatures. Store in a cool and dry place, for product
integrity.
SPECIAL SHIPPING INSTRUCTIONS....Not regulated. Protect against physical damage.
SECTION 08: FIRST AID MEASURES
EYE CONTACT......................Immediately flush with water for a minimum of 15 minutes holding lids
apart to ensure flushing of entire surface. Washing within 1 minute is
essential to achieve maximum effectiveness. If irritation persists, get
medical attention.
INGESTION........................Call a physician or Poison Control Centre immediately. DO NOT attempt to
give anything by mouth to a drowsy or unconscious person. Should vomiting
occur, be sure to keep victim's head below hips to avoid aspiration of
vomitus into the lungs.
INHALATION.......................Remove to fresh air. If symptoms develop, seek medical attention.
SKIN CONTACT.....................Remove contaminated clothing. Wash affected area with water and soap. Seek
medical attention if irritation occurs or persists.
SECTION 09: PREPARATION INFORMATION
PREPARED BY:.....................Regulatory Affairs
TELEPHONE NUMBER:................(905) 459-1140
DISCLAIMER2:.....................All information, recommendations, and suggestions appearing herein
concerning our product are based upon tests and data believed to be
reliable. However, it is the user's responsibility to determine the
safety, toxicity, and suitability for his own use of the product described
herein. Since the actual use by others is beyond our control, no
guarantee, express or implied, is made by Lepage, Division of Henkel
Canada Corporation as to the effects of such use, the results obtained, or
the safety and toxicity of the product nor does Lepage, Division of Henkel
Canada Corporation assume any liability arising out of use, by others, of
the product referred to herein. The information herein is not to be
construed as absolutely complete since additional information may be
necessary or desirable when particular or exceptional conditions or
circumstances exist or because of applicable laws or government
regulations.
PREPARATION DATE.................JAN 10/2002
CANUTEC EMERGENCY (613) 996-6666
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