MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
I. PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
ARMAFLEX
Name: Armaflex 520 Black Adhesive
Description: Solvent-dispersed synthetic rubber resin adhesive
520 BLACK ADHESIVE
II. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION
Prepared 1/06
SHIPPING NAME: Adhesive containing a flammable liquid (Hexane and Acetone)
HAZARD CLASS: 3 (flammable liquid) ID#: UN1133 PG: II (Armaflex 520 black
adhesive) REPORTABLE QUANTITY (RQ): 6250 lbs.
Made in USA for
EMERGENCY ONLY CONTACT: CHEM-TEL 1-800-255-3924
Armacell LLC
III. HMIS (0=Minimal hazard; 4=severe hazard)
P.O. Box 1038
7600 Oakwood Street Extension
Health = 2 Flammability =3 Reactivity = 0
Mebane, NC 27302
(919)-304-3846
IV. PRODUCT CONTENT
This product contains chemicals subject to the reporting requirements of Section 313 of
Title III of the Superfund Amendment and Reauthorization Act of 1986 and 40 CFR Part
372. All components are on TSCA inventory. This product does NOT contain asbestos
or polychlorinated biphenyls.
V. HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS
OSHA PEL ACGIH TLV
750 ppm 500 ppm
PERCENT:
25-27% STEL 1000 ppm STEL 750 ppm
INGREDIENT: CAS Number 100 ppm 50 ppm
Acetone 67-64-01 STEL 150 ppm (skin)
16-18%
50 ppm 50 ppm (skin)
Toluene 108-88-3
35-37%
Hexane 110-54-3
VI. PHYSICAL DATA X. SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURES
APPEARANCE AND COLOR: Black colored liquid with characteristic solvent STEPS TO BE TAKEN IF MATERIAL IS RELEASED OR SPILLED: Remove all
sources of ignition. Ventilate area of spill or leak, if using mechanical ventilation,
odor. BOILING POINT: (掳F): >152. VAPOR PRESSURE: (mm Hg @ 20掳C)
make sure that it is explosion proof or does not present an ignition source. For
180. VAPOR DENSITY: (air=1) N/K. SOLUBILITY IN WATER: Negligible.
exposures above TLV, wear approved respiratory equipment. Contain spill and
SPECIFIC GRAVITY: (water=1): 0.82. PERCENT VOLATILE BY WEIGHT (30
minutes @ 275 掳F): 79.0%. EVAPORATION RATE: (butyl acetate =1): N/K. prevent it from entering sewer lines or waterways. Use absorbent to assist with
the pick up of material. Scrape up adhesive and place in container. WASTE
VISCOSITY 155-195 cps. pH: N/K VOC: 430 g/L calculated at 70掳 F,
DISPOSAL METHOD: Dispose of container and any unused contents in
SCAQMD.
accordance with federal, state and local waste disposal regulations. Do not flush
unused contents or residue down drains. Do not reuse container.
VII. FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA
XI. SAFE HANDLING AND USE INFORMATION
FLASH POINT: -4掳F based on acetone (CC). FLAMMABLE RANGE: LEL =
1.1, UEL = 13.0 (based on hexane and acetone). EXTINGUISHING MEDIA:
VENTILATION: Extremely flammable vapors may ignite explosively or cause
Carbon dioxide, dry chemical, alcohol-type foam. SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING
flash fire. Use natural cross ventilation, local (mechanical) pick up or general
PROCEDURES: Protect fire fighters from toxic products of combustion by
area (mechanical) ventilation to prevent accumulation of solvent vapors, keeping
wearing self-contained breathing apparatus. UNUSUAL FIRE AND
in mind that the ventilation pattern must remove the heavier than air solvent
EXPLOSION HAZARDS: Closed containers in a fire may rupture due to
vapors from the lower levels of the work spaces. The ventilation should be
pressure build up. Use water to cool containers to prevent this.
sufficient to keep the solvent vapor concentration below the TLV.
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: With adequate ventilation, respiratory
VIII. HEALTH HAZARD DATA
equipment should not be needed. If adequate ventilation is not afforded, wear
respiratory equipment approved for organic vapors. SKIN AND EYE
PRIMARY ROUTES OF ENTRY: Inhalation and direct dermal exposure.
PROTECTION: During the manufacture and packaging of this product,
TARGET ORGANS: Upper respiratory tract, skin and eyes. EFFECTS OF
impervious gloves, eye protection and eye wash station may be appropriate.
OVEREXPOSURE: Skin and Eyes: Excessive skin contact may cause drying
During normal end product use, cotton or loop-pile gloves and safety glasses are
and cracking of skin. Contact with eyes will cause irritation. INHALATION: May
recommended to prevent contact with this mastic product.
cause irritation of respiratory tract, coughing and CNS effects, such as
headache, dizziness, and nausea. CARCINOGENICITY: NTP: No. IARC
XII. SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS
Monographs: No. OSHA Regulated: No. MEDICAL CONDITIONS
GENERALLY AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE: Any condition generally
PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN HANDLING AND STORAGE: Store in an
aggravated by solvents; preexisting upper respiratory and lung disease such
area suitable for flammable mixtures. Recommended storage temperature is
as, but not limited to, bronchitis, emphysema and asthma. FIRST AID
below 90掳F. OTHER PRECAUTIONS: Vapors are flammable and are heavier
PROCEDURES: SKIN AND EYES: Flush any skin or eye contact with plenty of
than air. Prohibit smoking and eliminate all other sources of ignition, such as
water. Additionally with skin contact, wash skin thoroughly with soap and
regular electric tools and appliances. Make sure that pilot lights on gas fired
water. Refer to physician if irritation persists. INHALATION: Remove to fresh
water heaters are extinguished. WARNING: This product contains toluene, a
air if exposed to excess concentration of vapor. Seek medical attention if
chemical known to the state of California to cause birth defects or other
symptoms persist. INGESTION: Do not induce vomiting. Call Poison control
reproductive harm. WORKSITE ENVIRONMENT: Initially there may be a
center or physician for guidance.
potential adverse impact on indoor air quality within the general work area during
installation. Therefore, you should advise the building manager or other
IX. REACTIVITY DATA
appropriate person that; it will be necessary to establish and maintain adequate
ventilation of the work area, without causing the entry of contaminates to other
STABILITY: Stable. INCOMPATIBILITY: Strong oxidizing agents.
parts of the building. Persons who are sensitive to odors and/or chemicals
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: Carbon monoxide, carbon
should avoid the work area during this process.
dioxide and other toxic vapors and gases that are common to thermal
degradation of organic compounds. HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Will
The information presented herein is supplied as a guide to those who handle or use this
not occur. product. Safe work practices must be employed when working with any materials. It is
important that the end user makes a determination regarding the adequacy of the safety
procedures employed during the use of this product.
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