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HENKEL CONSUMER ADHESIVES
50 WEST DRIVE
BRAMPTON, ONTARIO CANADA L6T 2J4
(905) 459-1140
PRODUCT : LEPAGE LS 501 CARPENTERS GLUE
SECTION 01: PRODUCT INFORMATION
MANUFACTURER.....................HENKEL CONSUMER ADHESIVES
50 WEST DRIVE
BRAMPTON, ONTARIO
CANADA ; L6T 2J4
(905) 459-1140
AFTER HOURS - CANUTEC (613) 996-6666
WHMIS CLASSIFICATION.............NONE
T.D.G. CLASSIFICATION............NOT REGULATED
PRODUCT NAME.....................LEPAGE LS 501 CARPENTERS GLUE
CHEMICAL FAMILY..................VINYL ACETATE COPOLYMER
MATERIAL USE.....................WOODWORKING ADHESIVE
SECTION 02: HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS
HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS % EXPOSURE LEVELS C.A.S. # LD/50, ROUTE, SPECIES LC/50, ROUTE, SPECIES
Considered non-hazardous as Not available
per WHMIS regulations.
SECTION 03: PHYSICAL DATA
PHYSICAL STATE...................Liquid
APPEARANCE & ODOUR...............Light yellow. Viscous liquid
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...............................4.0-5.0
SPECIFIC GRAVITY.................1.09
SOLUBILITY IN WATER (% W/W)......Miscible
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..............Foam, "Alcohol" Foam, CO2, Dry Chemical, Water Fog.
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........................Under normal conditions
NO, WHICH CONDITIONS ?
COMPATIBILITY WITH OTHER
SUBSTANCES:
YES
NO, WHICH ONES?............Materials that react with water.
REACTIVITY CONDITIONS ?..........Not available
HAZARDOUS PRODUCTS OF............Oxides of carbon (CO,CO2) at high temperatures.
DECOMPOSITION
SECTION 06: TOXICOLOGICAL PROPERTIES
SKIN CONTACT...............May cause irritation, especially on prolonged contact.
SKIN ABSORPTION............No data
EYE CONTACT................Slightly irritating but does not cause eye tissue damage.
INHALATION.................Inhalation of mist or vapour may cause irritation of the respiratory tract.
INGESTION..................Low toxicity
EFFECTS OF ACUTE EXPOSURE........Refer to route of entry.
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PRODUCT : LEPAGE LS 501 CARPENTERS GLUE
SECTION 06: TOXICOLOGICAL PROPERTIES
EFFECTS OF CHRONIC EXPOSURE......Product may contain small amounts of residual vinyl acetate. Vinyl acetate
vapours have been shown to cause tumors in the respitatory tract of
laboratory animals exposed to 600 ppm over a lifetime; 200 ppm caused
irritation; 50 ppm produced no observable effect. There is no evidence of
adverse effects to humans exposed to levels at or below the ACGIH TLV. May
aggravate existing eye, skin, and lung conditions.
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............Not available
SENSITIZING CAPABILITY OF........None known
MATERIAL
CARCINOGENICITY OF MATERIAL......Refer to route of entry.
SYNERGISTIC MATERIALS............Not available
SECTION 07: PREVENTATIVE MEASURES
GLOVES/ TYPE...............Chemical resistant gloves.
RESPIRATORY/TYPE...........None required under normal use. Use a NIOSH/MSHA approved respirator
whenever mist or spray is generated.
EYE/TYPE...................Safety glasses with side-shields
FOOTWEAR/TYPE..............Standard work shoes.
CLOTHING/TYPE..............Standard work clothes.
VENTILATION REQUIREMENTS.........Use adequate local exhaust ventilation.
LEAK/SPILL.......................Clean up spills immediately. Absorb residual material with sand, or other
absorbent material. Flush area with plenty of water. Prevent runoff into
drains, sewers, and other waterways. Collect waste in sealed containers.
WASTE DISPOSAL...................In accordance with municipal, provincial and federal regulations. Since
emptied container retains product residues all labelled hazard precautions
must be observed.
HANDLING PROCEDURES AND..........Use adequate ventilation. Avoid breathing vapours. Relieve possible
EQUIPMENT internal pressure in container before opening by partially unscrewing
bung. Wear chemical splash goggles, gloves, and protective clothing. Avoid
skin and eye contact. Wash thoroughly after handling.
STORAGE NEEDS....................Store at room temperature.
SPECIAL SHIPPING INSTRUCTIONS....Not regulated
SECTION 08: FIRST AID MEASURES
EYE CONTACT......................Immediately flush eyes with large amounts of water until irritation
subsides. If irritation persists, get medical attention.
INGESTION........................If individual is conscious, give water to dilute stomach contents. DO NOT
attempt to give anything by mouth to a drowsy or unconscious person. Call
a physician or Poison Control Centre immediately.
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 Henkel Consumer Adhesives as to
the effects of such use, the results obtained, or the safety and toxicity
of the product nor does Henkel Consumer Adhesives 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 circumstan ces exist or because of applicable
laws or government regulations.
PREPARATION DATE.................JUN 17/2002
CANUTEC EMERGENCY (613) 996-6666
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