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HENKEL CONSUMER ADHESIVES
50 WEST DRIVE
BRAMPTON, ONTARIO CANADA L6T 2J4
(905) 459-1140
PRODUCT : LEPAGE PREMIXED TILE GROUT
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.............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.....................LEPAGE PREMIXED TILE GROUT
CHEMICAL FAMILY..................ACRYLIC LATEX
MATERIAL USE.....................CERAMIC TILE WALL GROUT
SECTION 02: HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS
HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS % EXPOSURE LEVELS C.A.S. # LD/50, ROUTE, SPECIES LC/50, ROUTE, SPECIES
Crystalline silica 0.1-1.0 0.1 mg/m3 (dust) 14808-60-7 Not available Not available
SECTION 03: PHYSICAL DATA
PHYSICAL STATE...................Paste
APPEARANCE & ODOUR...............Coloured paste. Characteristic odour
ODOUR THRESHOLD (ppm)............No data available
VAPOUR PRESSURE (mm Hg)..........Not established
VAPOUR DENSITY (AIR=1)...........Not available
BY VOLUME
BY WEIGHT
EVAPORATION RATE.................Not established
BOILING POINT (deg C)............Not applicable
pH...............................8.0-8.8
SPECIFIC GRAVITY.................1.365
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..............Water spray. 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....No hazardous decomposition products known
SECTION 05: REACTIVITY DATA
CHEMICAL STABILITY:
YES........................Under normal conditions
NO, WHICH CONDITIONS ?
COMPATIBILITY WITH OTHER
SUBSTANCES:
YES
NO, WHICH ONES?............Strong oxidizing agents
REACTIVITY CONDITIONS ?..........Contamination with moisture. KEEP FROM FREEZING.
HAZARDOUS PRODUCTS OF............Stable under normal temperature and pressure.
DECOMPOSITION
SECTION 06: TOXICOLOGICAL PROPERTIES
SKIN CONTACT...............May cause irritation, especially on prolonged contact. May cause allergic
skin reaction. May cause dermatitis
SKIN ABSORPTION............No data
EYE CONTACT................May cause slight to moderate irritation. May cause tearing, reddening of
the eyes and reversible corneal injury.
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SECTION 06: TOXICOLOGICAL PROPERTIES
INHALATION.................Not expected to be a hazard due to low volatility under standard
conditions. May cause delayed lung damage. Inhalation may cause irritation
to the nasal passages and/or the respiratory system.
INGESTION..................Irritation to throat, esophagus and stomach. May cause irritation of the
gastrointestinal tract.
EFFECTS OF ACUTE EXPOSURE........Skin, eye, and respiratory tract irritation.
EFFECTS OF CHRONIC EXPOSURE......This product contains crystalline silica. Prolonged exposure to respirable
crystalline quartz may cause delayed (chronic) lung injury (silicosis).
LD 50 OF MATERIAL, SPECIES &.....See hazardous ingredients section (2)
ROUTE
LC 50 OF MATERIAL, SPECIES &.....See hazardous ingredients section (2).
ROUTE
EXPOSURE LIMIT OF MATERIAL.......See hazardous ingredients section (2)
IRRITANCY OF MATERIAL............Refer to route of entry
SENSITIZING CAPABILITY OF........See effects of acute exposure.
MATERIAL
CARCINOGENICITY OF MATERIAL......Crystalline silica is an IARC-listed known lung carcinogen. The
crystalline silica contained in this product will not typically become
airborne during normal conditions of use.
MUTAGENICITY OF MATERIAL.........None known
REPRODUCTIVE EFFECTS.............None known
TERATOGENICITY OF MATERIAL.......None known
SYNERGISTIC MATERIALS............Not available
SECTION 07: PREVENTATIVE MEASURES
GLOVES/ TYPE...............Wear protective gloves
RESPIRATORY/TYPE...........None required under normal use. Use a NIOSH/MSHA approved respirator
whenever dust is generated. Use approved respirator for dusts and mists
when sanding, grinding or machining cured compound.
EYE/TYPE...................Safety glasses with side-shields
FOOTWEAR/TYPE..............Standard work shoes.
CLOTHING/TYPE..............Standard work clothes.
VENTILATION REQUIREMENTS.........Material does not normally become airborne, in operations where it does,
if general or local exhaust is inadequate, persons exposed to mists should
wear approved breathing devices or ventilation should be improved.
LEAK/SPILL.......................Clean up spills immediately. Clean with water. Scrape or shovel into
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 skin and eye contact. Wear appropriate
EQUIPMENT personal protective equipment. Wash thoroughly after handling.
STORAGE NEEDS....................Keep from freezing. Keep container closed when not in use. KEEP AWAY FROM
CHILDREN. Store in a cool dry place.
SPECIAL SHIPPING INSTRUCTIONS....Not regulated
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. Seek medical attention
immediately.
INGESTION........................If individual is conscious, give water to dilute stomach contents. Do not
induce vomiting. If vomiting should occur spontaneously, keep airway
clear. Get medical attention. Never give anything by mouth to an
unconscious person.
INHALATION.......................Remove to fresh air. If symptoms develop, seek medical attention.
SKIN CONTACT.....................Discard footwear that has been contaminated on the inner surface. 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 20/2002
CANUTEC EMERGENCY (613) 996-6666
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