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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET # 23
Pipe Joint Compound
Hercules Chemical Company Inc.
Last Reviewed: 3/17/2004
Date Prepared: 6/18/1986
111 South Street
Passaic NJ 07055
Meets OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1200
Phone (800) 221-9330
Fax (800) 333-3456
Section 2 - Hazardous Ingredients/Identity Information
Hazardous Components (Specific Chemical Identity;
Upper Bound
Common Name(s), CAS Numbers) OSHA PEL ACGIH TLV Other Limits
Limit if SARA
Reportable
This product is not classified as hazardous in accordance with OSHA 1910.1200
HMIS Hazard Rating: Health: 0 Flammability: 0 Reactivity: 0 Personal Protection: A
Section 3 - Physical/Chemical Characteristics
Boiling Point (掳C): Specific Gravity Vapor Density Vapor Pressure
(H2O = 1): (Air = 1): (mm Hg):
N/A 1.61 N/A N/A
Solubility in Water:
Evaporation Rate:
Melting Point (掳 F)
(Butyl Acetate = 1)
N/A N/A Insoluble
Reddish orange, brown paste None
Appearance And Color: Odor:
Section 4 - Fire And Explosion Hazard Data
Flash Point: Flammable Limits: LEL: UEL:
N/A
N/A
Extinguishing Media: Dry chemical, foam, carbon dioxide
Special Firefighting Procedures:
Use water to cool fire-exposed containers. If a leak or spill has not ignited, use water spray to disperse the vapors to
provide protection for persons attempting to stop the leak.
Unusual Fire And Explosion Hazards:
None
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Section 5 - Reactivity Data
Stability: Stable Conditions To Avoid: Direct contact with open flame.
Incompatability None known
(Materials To Avoid):
Hazardous Decomposition: CO2 & CO may form on burning
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur
Section 6 - Health Hazard Data
Routes of Entry: Inhalation Skin Ingestion
N/A YES/Primary YES/Secondary
Health Hazards:
None
Carcinogenicity: NTP IARC OSHA Regulated
NO NO NO
Signs And Symptoms of Exposure:
Could be mildly irritating to certain persons on prolonged contact.
Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated By Exposure:
None known
Emergency And First Aid Procedures:
SKIN: Wash with soap and water. EYES: As with most foreign materials should eye contact occur flush eyes with
plenty of water and get medical attention if irritation occurs. INGESTION: Do not induce vomiting, get medical
attention.
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Section 7 - Precautions For Safe Handling And Use:
Steps To Be Taken In Case Material Is Released Or Spilled:
Use absorbent material and sweep up.
Waste Disposal Method:
Non-hazardous landfill
Precautions To Be Taken In Handling And Storing:
None
Other Precautions:
Keep away from direct contact with open flame or sparks.
Section 8 - Control Measures:
Respiratory Protection:
N/A
N/A
Special
Ventilation: Local Exhaust Normal ventilation
N/A
Mechanical
Rubber gloves
Gloves:
N/A
Other:
Eye Protection: Safety glasses with side shield.
Other Protective
None required
Clothing:
Work/Hygienic Practices Wash up after handling the material.
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