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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: COVE BASE ADHESIVE Revision Date: 05/25/2005
Product UPC 10934 25032 25052 25053 25054 25056 71872 Supercedes: 08/30/2004
Number: 71880 71882 99915
Product Use/Class: Latex Floor Covering Adhesive MSDS Number: 00030802001
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
Calcium carbonate 1317-65-3 30-60 10 MGM3 N.E. N.E. 5 MGM3 N.E. N.E. No
Magnesite 546-93-0 3-7 10 MGM3 N.E. N.E. 5 MGM3 N.E. N.E. No
Palygorskite (attapulgite): long 12174-11-7 1-5 N.E. N.E. N.E. N.E. N.E. N.E. No
Silica, crystalline 14808-60-7 0.1-1.0 0.05 MGM3 N.E. N.E. N.E. N.E. N.E. No
Formaldehyde 50-00-0 <0.02 N.E. N.E. 0.3 PPM 0.75 PPM 2 PPM N.E. No
Ethyl acrylate 140-88-5 <0.006 5 PPM 15 PPM N.E. 25 PPM N.E. N.E. Yes
Acrylamide 79-06-1 <0.0006 0.03 MGM3 N.E. N.E. 0.3 MGM3 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: White to off-white paste with a slight ammonia odor. WARNING! Harmful or fatal if
swallowed. May cause eye, skin, nose, throat and respiratory tract irritation.
Refer to other MSDS sections for other detailed information.
Effects Of Overexposure - Eye Contact: May cause eye irritation.
Effects Of Overexposure - Skin Contact: May cause skin irritation. May cause allergic skin reaction or
sensitization.
Effects Of Overexposure - Inhalation: Harmful if inhaled. May cause irritation of respiratory tract. Vapors may
be irritating to eyes, nose, throat, and lungs.
Effects Of Overexposure - Ingestion: Harmful if swallowed. Aspiration of material into the lungs due to
vomiting can cause chemical pneumonitis, which can be fatal. If ingested, may cause vomiting, diarrhea, and
depressed respiration.
Effects Of Overexposure - Chronic Hazards: Prolonged or repeated contact with skin results in irritation and
dermatitis. Formaldehyde vapor is a known animal carcinogen IARC and NTP and is considered carcinogenic to
humans by inhalation.
Primary Route(s) Of Entry: Skin Contact, Skin Absorption, Inhalation
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 plenty of water for at least 15 minutes.
Get medical attention immediately.
First Aid - Skin Contact: Wash off with soap and water.
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.
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: Greater than 200 degrees 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: None known.
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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. Wet dried material before scraping up and place into containers.
Section 7 - Handling And Storage
Handling: Do not breathe vapors. Provide fresh air such that chemical odors cannot be detected during use and
while drying. Use in well ventilated area. Construction and repair activities can adversely affect indoor air quality.
Consult with occupants or a representative (i.e. maintenance, building manager, industrial hygienist, or safety
officer) to determine ways to minimize impact.
Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing. Do not sand, dry sweep, dry scrape, drill, saw, beadblast,
mechanically chip, pulverize or otherwise machine existing resilient flooring, backing, lining felt, or asphaltic "cut-
back" adhesives. These products may contain either asbestos fibers or crystalline silica. Avoid creating dust.
Inhalation of such dust is a cancer and respiratory tract hazard. See current edition of the Resilient Floor Covering
Institute's publication "Recommended Work Practices for Removal of Resilient Floor Coverings", for detailed
information and instructions addressed to the task of removing all resilient floor covering materials.
Storage: Store containers away from excessive heat and freezing. Store away from caustics and oxidizers. Keep
containers tightly closed.
Section 8 - Exposure Controls / Personal Protection
Precautionary Measures: Please refer to other sections and subsections of this MSDS.
Engineering Controls: Provide sufficient general and/or local exhaust ventilation to maintain exposure below
recommended exposure limit. Use only in well-ventilated areas.
Respiratory Protection: 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. Respirator use is not
expected to be necessary under normal conditions of handling. In emergency situations, use of a NIOSH-
approved respirator may be required.
Skin Protection: Wear rubber gloves.
Eye Protection: Goggles or safety glasses with side shields.
Other protective equipment: None.
Hygienic Practices: Although this product is not considered an eye irritant, inhalation hazard, or a skin contact
hazard under normal conditions, it is advisable that personnel minimize skin contact, inhalation of vapors and eye
contact. Remove and wash contaminated clothing before re-use.
Section 9 - Physical And Chemical Properties
Boiling Range: Not Established Vapor Density: Heavier Than Air
Odor: Very Slight Ammonia Odor Threshold: Not Established
Appearance: White to Off-White Evaporation Rate: Slower Than n-Butyl Acetate
Solubility in H2O: Not Established Specific Gravity: 1.450
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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: Strong bases. Strong 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 normal conditions.
Section 11 - Toxicological Information
Product LD50: Not Established Product LC50: Not Established
CASRN Chemical Name LD50 LC50 WT%
1317-65-3 Calcium Carbonate Rat:6450 mg/kg ------------- 30-60
50-00-0 Formaldehyde ------------- Rat:203 mg/m3 <0.0010
140-88-5 Ethyl acrylate ------------- Rat:1414 ppm/4H <0.006
79-06-1 Acrylamide Oral Rat:124 mg/kg ------------- <0.0006
Carcinogenicity:
CAS No. Chemical Name ACGIH OSHA IARC NTP WT%
Suspected human
14808-60-7 Silica, crystalline ----- Human carcinogen. Known carcinogen. <0.04
carcinogen.
Suspected human
50-00-0 Formaldehyde Potential cancer hazard. Human carcinogen. Anticipated carcinogen. <0.0010
carcinogen.
140-88-5 Ethyl acrylate ----- ----- Possible carcinogen. ----- <0.006
Confirmed animal
79-06-1 Acrylamide carcinogen with unknown ----- Probable carcinogen. Anticipated carcinogen. <0.0006
relevance to humans.
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.
Section 12 - Ecological Information
Ecological Information: Ecological injuries are not known or expected under normal use.
Section 13 - Disposal Information
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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: None
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:
None
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:
Chemical Name CAS Number WT%
5-Chloro-2-methyl-4-isothazoli 26172-55-4 <0.001
2-Methyl-4-isothiazolin-3-one 2682-20-4 <0.0003
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%
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Water 7732-18-5 30-60
Non-Hazardous Polymer Proprietary 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%
Water 7732-18-5 30-60
Non-Hazardous Polymer Proprietary 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%
Silica, crystalline 14808-60-7 Carcinogenic. Listed: October 1, 1988 <0.04
Formaldehyde 50-00-0 Carcinogenic. Listed: January 1, 1988 <0.0010
Ethyl acrylate 140-88-5 Carcinogenic. Listed: July 1, 1989 <0.006
Acrylamide 79-06-1 Carcinogenic. Listed: January 1, 1990 <0.0006
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: 27.9 LB/GAL: 0.2 WT%: 0.798
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
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
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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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