Material Safety Data Sheet # 309
Hercules Chemical Company Inc.
111 South Street
Passaic NJ 07055-7398
Information Telephone: 1-800 221-9330
Internet: www.herchem.com
NFPA HMIS PPE Transport Symbol
Preparation Date 07-Jul-2006 Revision Date NOT AUTHORIZED Revision Number NOT AUTHORIZED
1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Product Name Hercules Base Hit II
Recommended Use Boiler Sealer
Supplier Address
Hercules Chemical Company, Inc.
111 South St.
Passaic, NJ 07055
TEL: 973-778-5000
Company Emergency Phone Number 1-800-221-9330
Emergency Telephone Number Chemtrec 1-800-424-9300
2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Emergency Overview
The product contains no substances which at their given concentration, are considered to be hazardous to health
Appearance Blue green Physical State Viscous liquid Odor Wintergreen oil
Potential Health Effects
Principle Routes of Exposure Skin contact.
Acute Effects
Eyes May cause irritation.
Skin Prolonged skin contact may defat the skin and produce dermatitis.
Inhalation Not applicable.
Ingestion Ingestion may cause stomach discomfort.
Chronic Effects No known effect.
Aggravated Medical Conditions Skin disorders.
Potential Environmental Effects See Section 12 for additional Ecological information
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3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Chemical Name CAS-No Weight %
Propylene Glycol 57-55-6 10-30
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Eye Contact Rinse thoroughly with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes and consult a physician.
Skin Contact Wash skin with soap and water
Inhalation Not applicable.
Ingestion Clean mouth with water and afterwards drink plenty of water
Notes to Physician Treat symptomatically
5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
Flammable Properties Not flammable
Flash Point No data available
Suitable Extinguishing Media Use extinguishing measures that are appropriate to local
circumstances and the surrounding environment.
Explosion Data
Sensitivity to mechanical impact Not sensitive
Sensitivity to static discharge Not sensitive
Specific Hazards Arising from the Chemical
Thermal decomposition can lead to release of irritating gases and vapors. In the event of fire and/or explosion do not breathe fumes.
Product is or contains a sensitizer.
Protective Equipment and Precautions for Firefighters
As in any fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent) and full protective
gear.
NFPA Health 0 Flammability 0 Instability 0 Physical Hazard -
HMIS Health 0 Flammability 0 Instability 0 Physical Hazard -
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal Precautions Use personal protective equipment. Avoid contact with the skin and the eyes. Do not touch or
walk through spilled material.
Methods for Containment Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so.
Methods for Clean-up Soak up with inert absorbent material. Pick up and transfer to properly labeled containers.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
Storage Keep containers tightly closed in a cool, well-ventilated place. Keep out of the reach of children.
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8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
Exposure Guidelines
Chemical Name ACGIH TLV OSHA PEL NIOSH IDLH
3 3
Cellulose TWA: 10 mg/m TWA: 15 mg/m
3
TWA: 5 mg/m
Engineering Controls Showers
Eyewash stations
Ventilation systems
Personal Protective Equipment
Eye/face Protection Safety glasses with side-shields.
Skin Protection No special protective equipment required
Respiratory Protection None required under normal usage.
General Hygiene Considerations
Wash hands before breaks and at the end of workday. When using, do not eat, drink or smoke. Remove and wash contaminated
clothing before re-use.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance Odor
Blue green Wintergreen oil
Physical State pH
Viscous liquid 6.4
Autoignition Temperature Boiling Point/Range
Not applicable 100掳C / 212掳F
Melting Point/Range No data available
Flammability Limits in Air No data available
Specific Gravity Water Solubility
1.08 Miscible with water
Solubility VOC Content
No data available Not applicable
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Chemical Stability Stable under recommended storage conditions.
Conditions to Avoid None.
Incompatible Materials None known based on information supplied.
Hazardous Decomposition Products Carbon oxides, Carbon dioxide (CO2).
Hazardous Polymerization Hazardous polymerization does not occur.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Acute Toxicity
Product Information Product does not present an acute toxicity hazard based on known or supplied information
Chemical Name LD50 Oral LD50 Dermal LC50 Inhalation
3
Cellulose 5 g/kg ( Rat ) 2 g/kg ( Rabbit ) 5800 mg/m ( Rat ) 4 h
Propylene Glycol 20000 mg/kg ( Rat ) 20800 mg/kg ( Rabbit )
Bentonite 5000 mg/kg ( Rat )
Chronic Toxicity
Chronic Toxicity No known effect.
Carcinogenicity There are no known carcinogenic chemicals in this product.
Reproductive Effects This product does not contain any known or suspected reproductive hazards.
Target Organ Effects Skin
Endocrine Disruptor Information This product does not contain any known or suspected endocrine disruptors.
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12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Ecotoxicity
Ecotoxicity effects.
Chemical Name Freshwater Algae Freshwater Fish Microtox Water Flea
Propylene Glycol EC50 = 19000 mg/L 96 h EC50 = 710 mg/L 30 min EC50 > 10000 mg/L 48 h
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Waste Disposal Method This material, as supplied, is not a hazardous waste according to Federal regulations (40 CFR
261).
Contaminated Packaging Dispose of in accordance with local regulations.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
DOT Not regulated
TDG Not regulated
MEX Not regulated
ICAO Not regulated
IATA Not regulated
IMDG/IMO Not regulated
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15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
International Inventories
TSCA Complies
DSL/NDSL Complies
EINECS/ELINCS Does not Comply
ENCS Does not Comply
CHINA Complies
KECL Complies
PICCS Complies
AICS Complies
U.S. Federal Regulations
SARA 313
Section 313 of Title III of the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 (SARA). This product does not contain any
chemicals which are subject to the reporting requirements of the Act and Title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 372.
SARA 311/312 Hazard Categories
Acute Health Hazard No
Chronic Health Hazard No
Fire Hazard No
Sudden Release of Pressure Hazard No
Reactive Hazard No
Clean Water Act
This product does not contain any substances regulated as pollutants pursuant to the Clean Water Act (40 CFR 122.21 and 40 CFR
122.42).
CERCLA
This material, as supplied, does not contain any substances regulated as hazardous substances under the Comprehensive
Environmental Response Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA) (40 CFR 302) or the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization
Act (SARA) (40 CFR 355). There may be specific reporting requirements at the local, regional, or state level pertaining to releases of
this material
U.S. State Regulations
California Proposition 65
This product does not contain any Proposition 65 chemicals.
U.S. State Right-to-Know Regulations
Chemical Name Massachusetts New Jersey Pennsylvania Illinois Rhode Island
Propylene Glycol X X
International Regulations
Mexico - Grade Minimum risk, Grade 0
Canada
This product has been classified in accordance with the hazard criteria of the Controlled Products Regulations (CPR) and the
MSDS contains all the information required by the CPR.
WHMIS Hazard Class
Non-controlled
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16. OTHER INFORMATION
Preparation Date 07-Jul-2006
Revision Date NOT AUTHORIZED
Revision Summary No information available
Disclaimer
The information provided on this MSDS is correct to the best of our knowledge, information and belief at the date of its
publication. The information given is designed only as a guide for safe handling, use, processing, storage, transportation,
disposal and release and is not to be considered as a warranty or quality specification. The information relates only to the
specific material designated and may not be valid for such material used in combination with any other material or in any
process, unless specified in the text.
End of MSDS
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