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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET # 28
Hercules Plumber's Caulk - White/Linen
Hercules Chemical Company Inc.
Date Prepared: 9/14/1989 Last Reviewed: 6/4/2004
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
HMIS Hazard Rating: Health: 1 Flammability: 0 Reactivity: 0 Personal Protection: B
Section 3 - Physical/Chemical Characteristics
Boiling Point (掳F): Specific Gravity Vapor Density Vapor Pressure
(H2O = 1): (Air = 1): (mm Hg):
212 (water based) 1.5 >1 17
Solubility in Water:
Evaporation Rate:
Melting Point (掳 F)
(Butyl Acetate = 1)
N/A <1 Soluble
White/linen paste Acrylic odor
Appearance And Color: Odor:
Section 4 - Fire And Explosion Hazard Data
Flash Point: Flammable Limits: LEL: UEL:
N/A
None
Extinguishing Media: As appropriate for surrounding fire. Non-combustible.
Special Firefighting Procedures:
None
Unusual Fire And Explosion Hazards:
Cured or dried product may give off CO or CO2 if burned.
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Section 5 - Reactivity Data
Stable None
Stability: Conditions To Avoid:
Incompatability None
(Materials To Avoid):
Hazardous Decomposition: CO or CO2 formed when cured or dried product is burned
Hazardous Polymerization: Will Not Occur
Section 6 - Health Hazard Data
Routes of Entry: Inhalation Skin Ingestion
N/A YES/Secondary YES/Secondary
Health Hazards:
Chronic Hazards: None known. Acute Hazards: May cause skin irritation on prolonged contact.
Carcinogenicity: NTP IARC OSHA Regulated
NO NO NO
Signs And Symptoms of Exposure:
Direct eye contact may cause irritation. Prolonged inhalation of vapors can cause irritation of mucous membranes.
Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated By Exposure:
None Known
Emergency And First Aid Procedures:
SKIN: Wash with soap and warm water. EYES: Flush with water for 15 minutes. Seek medical attention if irritation
persists. INGESTION: Do not induce vomiting. Seek medical attention immediately.
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Section 7 - Precautions For Safe Handling And Use:
Steps To Be Taken In Case Material Is Released Or Spilled:
Use an absorbent material and sweep up for disposal
Waste Disposal Method:
Small quantities: non-hazardous landfill. Large quantities: Conform to federal, state and local regulations
Precautions To Be Taken In Handling And Storing:
Store between 40掳 F and 110掳 F
Other Precautions:
None required
Section 8 - Control Measures:
Respiratory Protection:
N/A
Special N/A
Ventilation: Local Exhaust Adequate
Mechanical N/A N/A
Other:
Rubber
Gloves:
Eye Protection: Safety glasses
Other Protective
None required
Clothing:
Work/Hygienic Practices Use good personal hygiene practices. Wash thoroughly after handling.
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