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Material 24 Hour Emergency Phone Numbers:
Medical: 1-800-327-3874
1-513-558-5111
Safety Transportation:
1-800-535-5053
1-352-323-3500
Data
Sheet
NOTE: National Response Center emergency numbers to be used
only in the event of chemical emergencies involving a spill, leak,
fire, exposure or accident involving chemicals.
IMPORTANT: Provide this information to employees, customers, and users of this product. Read this MSDS before handling or
disposing of this product. This product is covered by the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard and this document has been
prepared in accordance with requirements of this standard. All abbreviated terms used in this MSDS are further described in Section
16.
Section 1 - Chemical Product / Company Information
This Material Safety Data Sheet is available in Canadian French and Hispanic American Spanish upon request.
Esta hoja de datos de la seguridad de los materiales est谩 disponible en franc茅s canadiense y en espa帽ol a su solicitud.
Los Datos de Serguridad del Producto pueden obtenerse en Espanol si lo riquiere.
Product Name: Alex Plus Clear Revision Date: 05/31/2005
Product UPC 18072 18133 18156 18660 35002 74252 Supercedes: 09/19/2002
Number:
Product Use/Class: Latex Caulk MSDS Number: 00010019002
Manufacturer: DAP Inc.
2400 Boston Street Suite 200
Baltimore, MD 21224-4723
888-327-8477 (non-emergency matters)
Section 2 - Composition / Information On Ingredients
ACGIH ACGIH ACGIH
Chemical Name CASRN WT% OSHA TWA OSHA STEL OSHA CEIL Skin
TWA STEL CEIL
Ethylene glycol 107-21-1 1-5 N.E. N.E. 100 MGM3 N.E. N.E. N.E. No
Amorphous silica 112945-52-5 1-5 N.E. N.E. N.E. N.E. N.E. N.E. No
Ammonia 7664-41-7 0.1-1.0 25 PPM 35 PPM N.E. 50 PPM N.E. N.E. No
Gamma-aminopropyltriethoxysila 919-30-2 0.1-1.0 N.E. N.E. N.E. N.E. N.E. N.E. No
Formaldehyde 50-00-0 <0.06 N.E. N.E. 0.3 PPM 0.75 PPM 2 PPM N.E. No
Acetaldehyde 75-07-0 <0.004 N.E. N.E. 25 PPM 200 PPM N.E. N.E. No
Ethyl acrylate 140-88-5 <0.0002 5 PPM 15 PPM N.E. 25 PPM N.E. N.E. Yes
Exposure Notes:
50-00-0 Formaldehyde is a specially regulated substance for which an OSHA chemical-specific
exposure standard exits. Detailed information regarding this substance may be found in 29 CFR
1910.1048. Medical surveillance information regarding this substance may be found in Appendix C to
29 CFR 1910.1048.
Important: Listed Permissible Exposure Levels (PEL) are from the U.S. Dept. of Labor OSHA Final Rule Limits (CFR 29 1910.1000); these limits
may vary between states.
Note: An employee's skin exposure to substances having a "YES" in the "SKIN" column in the table above shall be prevented or reduced to the
extent necessary under the circumstances through the use of gloves, coveralls, goggles or other appropriate personal protective equipment,
engineering controls or work practices
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Section 3 - Hazards Identification
Emergency Overview: A clear paste with a very slight ammonia odor. WARNING! Harmful if swallowed or
absorbed through the skin. May cause eye or skin irritation. May cause eye, skin, nose, throat and respiratory
tract irritation. This product contains ethylene glycol.
Refer to other MSDS sections for other detailed information.
Effects Of Overexposure - Eye Contact: May cause eye irritation.
Effects Of Overexposure - Skin Contact: Harmful if absorbed through the skin. Prolonged or repeated contact
with skin may cause irritation.
Effects Of Overexposure - Inhalation: Harmful if inhaled. Inhalation may cause irritation to the respiratory tract
(nose, mouth, mucous membranes). Prolonged, repeated, or high exposures may cause weakness and
depression of the central nervous system.
Effects Of Overexposure - Ingestion: Harmful or fatal if swallowed. If ingested, may cause vomiting, diarrhea,
and depressed respiration. Ingestion of ethylene glycol can cause gastrointestinal irritation, nausea, vomiting,
diarrhea and if ingested in sufficient quantities, death.
Effects Of Overexposure - Chronic Hazards: Prolonged and repeated skin contact may cause irritation and
possibly dermatitis. Repeated or prolonged exposure may cause respiratory system damage.
Overexposure may cause kidney, cardiovascular, skin and liver damage.
Formaldehyde vapor is a known animal carcinogen according to OSHA and NTP and is considered possibly
carcinogenic to humans by inhalation. The International Agency for Research on Cancer considers formaldehyde
to be a human carcinogen.
Ethylene Glycol may cause kidney and liver damage upon prolonged and repeated overexposures. Studies have
shown that repeated inhalation of ethylene glycol has produced adverse cardiovascular changes in laboratory
animals. Ethylene glycol has been shown to cause birth defects in laboratory animals.
Primary Route(s) Of Entry: Skin Contact, Inhalation, Eye Contact
Medical Conditions which May be Aggravated by Exposure: None known.
Section 4 - First Aid Measures
First Aid - Eye Contact: In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with large quantities of water for at least 15
minutes until irritation subsides. Get medical attention immediately.
First Aid - Skin Contact: Wash off immediately with soap and plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Get
medical aid if symptoms persist. Remove and wash contaminated clothing. If skin irritation persists, call a
physician.
First Aid - Inhalation: If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If breathing is difficult, leave the area to obtain fresh air. If
continued breathing difficulty is experienced, get medical attention immediately.
First Aid - Ingestion: If swallowed, DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. Get medical attention immediately.
Note to Physician: None.
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COMMENTS: Call Medical Emergency at 1-800-327-3874 if any irritation or complication arises from any of the
above routes of entry.
Section 5 - Fire Fighting Measures
Flash Point, F: > 200 F Lower Explosive Limit, %: Not Established
Method: ( Seta Closed Cup) Upper Explosive Limit, %: Not Established
Extinguishing Media: Carbon Dioxide, Dry Chemical, Foam, Water Fog
Unusual Fire And Explosion Hazards: No special protective measures against fire required.
Special Firefighting Procedures: Wear self-contained breathing apparatus pressure-demand (NIOSH approved
or equivalent) and full protective gear. Use water spray to cool exposed surfaces.
Section 6 - Accidental Release Measures
Steps To Be Taken If Material Is Released Or Spilled: Wear proper protective equipment as specified in
Section 8. Use absorbent material or scrape up dried material and place in container.
Section 7 - Handling And Storage
Handling: KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN! DO NOT TAKE INTERNALLY. Do not breathe vapors. Use
only with adequate ventilation. Wash thoroughly after handling. Avoid breathing vapor and contact with eyes, skin
and clothing. Open all windows and doors or use other means to ensure cross-ventilation and fresh air entry
during application and drying. Odor is not an adequate warning for hazardous conditions.
Storage: Close container after each use. Store containers away from excessive heat and freezing. Store away
from caustics and oxidizers. Do not store at temperatures above 120 degrees F.
Section 8 - Exposure Controls / Personal Protection
Precautionary Measures: Please refer to other sections and subsections of this MSDS.
Engineering Controls: Good general ventilation should be sufficient to control airborne levels. Ensure adequate
ventilation, especially in confined areas. Local ventilation of emission sources may be necessary to maintain
ambient concentrations below recommended exposure limits.
Respiratory Protection: In case of insufficient ventilation, wear suitable respiratory equipment. A NIOSH-
approved air purifying respirator with an organic vapor cartridge or canister may be necessary under certain
circumstances where airborne concentrations are expected to exceed exposure limits. A respiratory protection
program that meets the OSHA 1910.134 and ANSI Z88.2 requirements must be followed whenever workplace
conditions warrant a respirator's use.
Skin Protection: Rubber gloves.
Eye Protection: Goggles or safety glasses with side shields.
Other protective equipment: Not required under normal use.
Hygienic Practices: Wash hands before breaks and at the end of workday. Remove and wash contaminated
clothing before re-use.
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Section 9 - Physical And Chemical Properties
Boiling Range: 210 - 220 F Vapor Density: Heavier Than Air
Odor: Very Slight Ammonia Odor Threshold: Not Established
Appearance: Clear Evaporation Rate: Slower Than n-Butyl Acetate
Solubility in H2O: Not Established Specific Gravity: 1.063
Freeze Point: Not Established pH: Between 7.0 and 12.0
Vapor Pressure: Not Established Viscosity: Not Established
Physical State: Paste
When reported, vapor pressure of this product has been calculated theoretically based on its constituent makeup and has not been determined
experimentally.
(See section 16 for abbreviation legend)
Section 10 - Stability And Reactivity
Conditions To Avoid: Excessive heat and freezing.
Incompatibility: Incompatible with strong bases and oxidizing agents.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Normal decomposition products, i.e., COx, NOx.
Hazardous Polymerization: Hazardous polymerization will not occur under normal conditions.
Stability: Stable under recommended storage conditions.
Section 11 - Toxicological Information
Product LD50: Not Established Product LC50: Not Established
CASRN Chemical Name LD50 LC50 WT%
107-21-1 Ethylene glycol Rat:4700 mg/kg Rat:10876 mg/kg 1-5
112945-52-5 Amorphous silica Rat:3160 mg/kg ------------- 1-5
7664-41-7 Ammonia ------------- Rat:2000 ppm/4H 0.1-1.0
50-00-0 Formaldehyde ------------- Rat:203 mg/m3 <0.06
75-07-0 Acetaldehyde ------------- Rat:13300 ppm/4H <0.004
140-88-5 Ethyl acrylate ------------- Rat:1414 ppm/4H <0.0002
Carcinogenicity:
CAS No. Chemical Name ACGIH OSHA IARC NTP WT%
Suspected human
50-00-0 Formaldehyde Potential cancer hazard. Human carcinogen. Anticipated carcinogen. <0.06
carcinogen.
Confirmed animal
75-07-0 Acetaldehyde carcinogen with unknown ----- Possible carcinogen. Anticipated carcinogen. <0.004
relevance to humans.
140-88-5 Ethyl acrylate ----- ----- Possible carcinogen. ----- <0.0002
Significant Data with Possible Relevance to Humans: This product contains trace amounts of free
formaldehyde. OSHA and NTP identify formaldehyde as a potential carcinogen. IARC identifies formaldehyde as
a human carcinogen. Formaldehyde has been shown to cause mutations in a variety of in-vitro test systems, the
significance of which to humans is unknown. In a two-year inhalation study, rats showed carcinogenic effects in
the respiratory system at 15 ppm of formaldehyde. There should be minimal risk when used with ventilation
adequate to keep the atmospheric concentration of formaldehyde below the recommended exposure limits.
Maintain adequate ventilation to prevent exposure above current OSHA / ACGIH exposure limits. Workplace
monitoring of the air to define formaldehyde exposure levels may be necessary.
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Section 12 - Ecological Information
Ecological Information: Ecological injuries are not known or expected under normal use.
Section 13 - Disposal Information
Disposal Information: Dispose of material in accordance with all federal, state and local regulations. State and
Local regulations/restrictions are complex and may differ from Federal regulations. Responsibility for proper waste
disposal is with the owner of the waste.
EPA Waste Code if Discarded (40 CFR Section 261): This product does not meet the definition of a hazardous
waste according to U.S. EPA Hazardous Waste Management Regulation, 40 CFR Section 261.
Section 14 - Transportation Information
DOT Proper Shipping Not Regulated Packing Group: N.A.
Name:
DOT Technical Name: N.A. Hazard Subclass: N.A.
DOT Hazard Class: N.A. DOT UN/NA Number: N.A.
Note: The shipping information provided is applicable for domestic ground transport only. Different categorization
may apply if shipped via other modes of transportation and/or to non-domestic destinations.
Section 15 - Regulatory Information
CERCLA - SARA Hazard Category:
This product has been reviewed according to the EPA 'Hazard Categories' promulgated under Sections 311 and
312 of the Superfund Amendment and Reauthorization Act of 1986 (SARA Title III) and is considered, under
applicable definitions, to meet the following categories:
Immediate Health Hazard, Chronic Health Hazard
SARA Section 313:
This product contains the following substances 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:
Chemical Name CAS Number WT%
Ethylene glycol 107-21-1 1-5
Toxic Substances Control Act:
All ingredients in this product are either on TSCA inventory list, or otherwise exempt.
This product contains the following chemical substances subject to the reporting requirements of TSCA 12(B) if
exported from the United States:
None
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U.S. State Regulations
New Jersey Right-to-Know:
The following materials are non-hazardous, but are among the top five components in this product:
Chemical Name CAS Number WT%
Proprietary Acrylic Polymer Proprietary 30-60
Water 7732-18-5 30-60
White mineral oil 8042-47-5 7-13
Pennsylvania Right-to-Know:
The following non-hazardous ingredients are present in the product at greater than 3%:
Chemical Name CAS Number WT%
Proprietary Acrylic Polymer Proprietary 30-60
Water 7732-18-5 30-60
White mineral oil 8042-47-5 7-13
California Proposition 65:
Warning: The following ingredients present in the product are known to the State of California to cause cancer:
Chemical Name CAS Number Definition Date Listed WT%
Formaldehyde 50-00-0 Carcinogenic. Listed: January 1, 1988 <0.06
Acetaldehyde 75-07-0 Carcinogenic. Listed: April 1, 1988 <0.004
Ethyl acrylate 140-88-5 Carcinogenic. Listed: July 1, 1989 <0.0002
Warning: The following ingredients present in the product are known to the State of California to cause birth
defects or other reproductive harm:
None
Section 16 - Other Information
HMIS Ratings:
Health: 1 Flammability: 1 Reactivity: 0 Personal Protection: X
VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUNDS, GR/LTR: 44.1 LB/GAL: 0.4 WT%: 2.372
REASON FOR REVISION: Periodic Update
Legend: N.A. 鈥? Not Applicable ACGIH 鈥? American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists
N.E. 鈥? Not Established SARA 鈥? Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986
N.D. 鈥? Not Determined NJRTK 鈥? New Jersey Right-to-Know Law
VOC 鈥? Volatile Organic Compound OSHA 鈥? Occupational Safety and Health Administration
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PEL 鈥? Permissible Exposure Limit HMIS 鈥? Hazardous Materials Identification System
TLV 鈥? Threshold Limit Value NTP 鈥? National Toxicology Program
STEL 鈥? Short Term Exposure Limit CEIL 鈥? Ceiling Exposure Limit
LD50 鈥? Lethal Dose 50 LC50 鈥? Lethal Concentration 50
F 鈥? Degree Fahrenheit C 鈥? Degree Celsius
MSDS 鈥? Material Safety Data Sheet CASRN 鈥? The Chemical Abstracts Service Registry Number
DAP believes the data and statements contained herein are accurate as of the date hereof. They are offered in good faith as
typical values and not as a product specification. NO WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, WARRANTY OF
FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR ANY OTHER WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, IS
MADE WITH REGARD TO THE INFORMATION HEREIN PROVIDED OR THE PRODUCT TO WHICH THE
INFORMATION REFERS. Since this document is intended only as a guide to the appropriate use and precautionary
handling of the referenced product by a properly trained person, it is therefore the responsibility of the user to (i) review the
recommendations with due consideration for the specific context of the intended use and (ii) determine if they are
appropriate.
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