Material Safety Data Sheet # 312
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 27-Jun-2006 Revision Date NOT AUTHORIZED Revision Number NOT AUTHORIZED
1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Product Name Hercules Boiler Solder
Recommended Use Leak stop
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
CAUTION!
Emergency Overview
May cause skin irritation and/or dermatitis
Appearance Light grey Physical State Solid Powder Odor Slight
Potential Health Effects
Principle Routes of Exposure Eye contact.
Acute Effects
Eyes May cause irritation.
Skin May cause skin irritation and/or dermatitis.
Inhalation Not an expected route of exposure.
Ingestion Ingestion may cause irritation to mucous membranes.
Chronic Effects No known effect based on information supplied
Aggravated Medical Conditions None known
Potential Environmental Effects See Section 12 for additional Ecological information
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3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Chemical Name CAS-No Weight %
Benzoic acid 65-85-0 5-10
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Eye Contact Rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under the eyelids, for at least 15 minutes. If
irritation persists, call a physician.
Skin Contact Wash off with warm water and soap. Remove and wash contaminated clothing before re-use.
Inhalation Move to fresh air
Ingestion Clean mouth with water and afterwards drink plenty of water
Notes to Physician Treat symptomatically
5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
Flammable Properties Contains aluminum powder which could form combustible and
explosive mixtures in air.
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
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 1 Instability 0 Physical Hazard -
HMIS Health 0 Flammability 1 Instability 0
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal Precautions Ensure adequate ventilation. Avoid dust formation. Avoid contact with the skin and the eyes.
Methods for Containment Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so
Methods for Clean-up Use personal protective equipment. Take up mechanically and collect in suitable container for
disposal. Clean contaminated surface thoroughly.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Keep away from flames
and hot surfaces.
Storage Keep containers tightly closed in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place
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8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
Exposure Guidelines This product does not contain any hazardous materials with occupational exposure limits
established by the region specific regulatory bodies.
Engineering Controls Showers
Eyewash stations
Ventilation systems
Personal Protective Equipment
Eye/face Protection Safety glasses with side-shields.
Skin Protection Protective gloves.
Respiratory Protection If exposure limits are exceeded or irritation is experienced, NIOSH/MSHA approved respiratory
protection should be worn. Positive-pressure supplied air respirators may be required for high
airborne contaminant concentrations. Respiratory protection must be provided in accordance
with current local regulations.
General Hygiene Considerations
Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance Odor
Light grey Slight
Physical State pH
Solid Powder No information available
Autoignition Temperature Boiling Point/Range
Not applicable No data available
Melting Point/Range No data available
Flammability Limits in Air No data available
Specific Gravity Water Solubility
0.4-0.47 Insoluble in water
Solubility VOC Content
No data available 9.82%
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Chemical Stability Stable under recommended storage conditions.
Conditions to Avoid Keep away from open flames, hot surfaces and sources of ignition.
Incompatible Materials Strong oxidizing agents.
Hazardous Decomposition Products Carbon monoxide, Toxic fumes.
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
LD50 Oral VALUE (mg/kg) >1700 mg/kg (Rat)
LD50 Dermal VALUE >2000 mg/kg (rabbit)
Chemical Name LD50 Oral LD50 Dermal LC50 Inhalation
3
Benzoic acid 1700 mg/kg ( Rat ) 2000 mg/kg ( Rabbit ) 26 mg/m ( Rat ) 1 h
Chronic Toxicity
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 None known
Endocrine Disruptor Information This product does not contain any known or suspected endocrine disruptors.
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12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Ecotoxicity
Contains no substances known to be hazardous to the environment or that are not degradable in waste water treatment plants.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Waste Disposal Method This material, as supplied, is not a hazardous waste according to Federal regulations (40 CFR
261). This material could become a hazardous waste if it is mixed with or otherwise comes in
contact with a hazardous waste, if chemical additions are made to this material, or if the
material is processed or otherwise altered. Consult 40 CFR 261 to determine whether the
altered material is a hazardous waste. Consult the appropriate state, regional, or local
regulations for additional requirements.
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 Does not Comply
KECL Does not Comply
PICCS Does not Comply
AICS Does not Comply
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 contains the following substances which are regulated pollutants pursuant to the Clean Water Act (40 CFR 122.21 and 40
CFR 122.42)
Chemical Name CWA - Reportable CWA - Toxic Pollutants CWA - Priority Pollutants CWA - Hazardous
Quantities Substances
Benzoic acid 5000 lb X
CERCLA
This material, as supplied, contains one or more substances regulated as a hazardous substance under the Comprehensive
Environmental Response Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA) (40 CFR 302)
Chemical Name Hazardous Substances RQs Extremely Hazardous Substances RQs
Benzoic acid 5000 lb
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
Benzoic acid X X X
International Regulations
Mexico - Grade Slight risk, Grade 1
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
Legend
NPRI - National Pollutant Release Inventory
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16. OTHER INFORMATION
Preparation Date 27-Jun-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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