Material Safety Data Sheet # 316
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 16-Jul-2006 Revision Date Revision Number 0
1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Product Name Hercules Firestop Sealant
Recommended Use Intumescent Caulking
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 red Physical State Paste Odor Latex
Potential Health Effects
Acute Effects
Eyes May cause irritation.
Skin May cause skin irritation and/or dermatitis.
Inhalation No known effect.
Ingestion No known effect.
Chronic Effects No known effect.
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 %
Vendor supplied, non-hazardous, TSCA compliant VENDOR 60-100
mixture
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 skin with soap and water
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 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
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 1 Flammability 0 Instability 0 Physical Hazard -
HMIS Health 1 Flammability 0 Instability 0 Personal Protection B
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal Precautions Ensure adequate ventilation
Methods for Containment Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so
Methods for Clean-up Take up mechanically and collect in suitable container for disposal
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice
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.
General Hygiene Considerations
Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance Odor
Light red Latex
Physical State pH
Paste 9
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
Water Solubility Solubility
partly soluble No data available
VOC Content EPA VOC (g/l)
Not applicable 22
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Chemical Stability Stable under recommended storage conditions.
Conditions to Avoid None known
Incompatible Materials None known
Hazardous Decomposition Products None known
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
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 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 state and 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 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 does not contain any substances regulated as pollutants pursuant to the Clean Water Act (40 CFR 122.21 and 40 CFR
122.42).
U.S. State Regulations
California Proposition 65
This product does not contain any Proposition 65 chemicals.
U.S. State Right-to-Know Regulations
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
16. OTHER INFORMATION
Preparation Date 16-Jul-2006
Revision Date
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.
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