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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET # 26
Roof & Flashing Sealant
Hercules Chemical Company Inc.
Last Reviewed: 5/2/2001
Date Prepared: 12/19/1989
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
*These components are totally encapsulated in paste.
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Asphalt (8052-42-4) 400PPM 500PPM N/A
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400PPM 500PPM N/A
Mineral Spirits (64741-41-9)
N/A N/A --
Attapulgite Clay (8031-18-3)*
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N/A N/A N/A
Active Cationic Salts (2871-67-9)*
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N/A
N/A
Cellulosic Fibers (9004-34-6)* N//A
HMIS Hazard Rating: Health: 2 Flammability: 2 Reactivity: 0 Personal Protection: C
Section 3 - Physical/Chemical Characteristics
Boiling Point (掳C): Specific Gravity Vapor Density Vapor Pressure
(H2O = 1): (Air = 1): (mm Hg):
315 1.1 3.9 @20掳 C 1
Solubility in Water:
Evaporation Rate:
Melting Point (掳 F)
(Butyl Acetate = 1)
N/A 0.1 Negligible
Black paste Mild solvent odor
Appearance And Color: Odor:
Section 4 - Fire And Explosion Hazard Data
Flash Point: Flammable Limits: LEL: UEL:
100掳 F TCC 7.0%
1.0%
Extinguishing Media: Foam, Carbon Dioxide, Water Fog
Special Firefighting Procedures:
Do not use water as liquid
Unusual Fire And Explosion Hazards:
None
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Section 5 - Reactivity Data
Stability: Conditions To Avoid:
Stable None
Incompatability None known
(Materials To Avoid):
Hazardous Decomposition: Carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide
Hazardous Polymerization: None known
Section 6 - Health Hazard Data
Routes of Entry: Inhalation Skin Ingestion
YES/Primary YES/Primary YES/Secondary
Health Hazards:
Inhalation of high vapor concentrations can cause dizziness and headaches. Prolonged skin contact can lead to
dry and irritated skin possibly causing dermatitis.
Carcinogenicity: NTP IARC OSHA Regulated
NO NO NO
Signs And Symptoms of Exposure:
Dizziness, nausea
Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated By Exposure:
N/A
Emergency And First Aid Procedures:
Remove to fresh air and call physician as soon as possible. If unconscious, give artificial respiration. If splashed in
eyes, flush thoroughly with water.
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Section 7 - Precautions For Safe Handling And Use:
Steps To Be Taken In Case Material Is Released Or Spilled:
Remove all sources of ignition (Flames, hot surfaces and electrical, static or frictional sparks). Avoid breathing
vapors. Ventilate area. Remove with inert absorbent and non-sparking tools.
Waste Disposal Method:
Dispose in accordance with local, state and federal regulations. Incinerate in approved facility. Do not incinerate in
closed containers.
Precautions To Be Taken In Handling And Storing:
Do not store above 120掳 F. Store large quantities in buildings designed and protected for storage of NFPA
combustible liquids.
Other Precautions:
None
Section 8 - Control Measures:
Respiratory Protection:
In confined spaces or other circumstances where adequate ventilation cannot be assured use NIOSH-approved
respirator, positive pressure airline mask, or self contained breathing apparatus.
N/A
Special
Ventilation: Local Exhaust Adequate
N/A
Mechanical
Regular working gloves.
Gloves:
N/A
Other:
Eye Protection: Use safety eyewear.
Other Protective
Clothing that prevents skin contact with material.
Clothing:
Work/Hygienic Practices Prevent prolonged skin contact with contaminated clothing.
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