Material Safety Data Sheet # 324
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 21-Jul-2006 Revision Date Revision Number 0
1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Product Name Hercules Real Tuff
Recommended Use Multipurpose thread sealant
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
Ingestion may cause gastrointestinal irritation, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea
Appearance White Physical State Paste/Gel Odor Odorless
Potential Health Effects
Acute Effects
Eyes May cause irritation.
Skin May cause irritation.
Inhalation Not an expected route of exposure.
Ingestion Ingestion may cause stomach discomfort.
Chronic Effects No known effect based on information supplied
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 %
Polytetrafluoroethylene 9002-84-0 10-30
Tremolite 14567-73-8 5-10
Talc 14807-96-6 5-10
Anthophyllite, non-asbestiform 17068-78-9 5-10
Silica, amorphous, fumed, crystal-free 112945-52-5 1-5
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 Move to fresh air
Ingestion Clean mouth with water and afterwards drink plenty of water
Notes to Physician Treat symptomatically
Protection of First-aiders Use personal protective equipment. Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing.
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 -
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal Precautions Use personal protective equipment. Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing.
Methods for Containment Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so. Absorb or cover with dry earth, sand or
other non-combustible material and transfer to containers.
Methods for Clean-up Cover liquid spill with sand, earth or other noncombustible absorbent material. Sweep up and
shovel into suitable containers for disposal.
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7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing. Wear personal protective equipment. Remove and
wash contaminated clothing before re-use. Do not breathe vapors or spray mist. Do not eat,
drink or smoke when using this product.
Storage Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Keep out of the reach of
children.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
Exposure Guidelines
Chemical Name ACGIH TLV OSHA PEL NIOSH IDLH
3 3
Tremolite TWA: 1 mg/m TWA: 1 mg/m
3 3 3
Talc TWA: 2 mg/m TWA: 2 mg/m 1000 mg/m contains no asbestos
and <1% quartz
NIOSH IDLH: Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health
Engineering Controls Showers
Eyewash stations
Ventilation systems
Personal Protective Equipment
Eye/face Protection Safety glasses with side-shields.
Skin Protection Impervious gloves. Impervious clothing.
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
When using, do not eat, drink or smoke. Regular cleaning of equipment, work area and clothing. Avoid contact with skin, eyes and
clothing. Wash hands before breaks and immediately after handling the product. Keep away from food, drink and animal feeding stuffs.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance Odor
White Odorless
Physical State pH
Paste/Gel No data 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 Solubility
1.56 No data available
VOC Content Viscosity
Not applicable Thixotropic paste
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Chemical Stability Stable under recommended storage conditions.
Conditions to Avoid None known based on information supplied.
Incompatible Materials Strong oxidizing agents.
Hazardous Decomposition Products Carbon monoxide, Carbon dioxide (CO2), Silicon dioxide.
Hazardous Polymerization Hazardous polymerization does not occur.
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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
Polytetrafluoroethylene 45 mg/m ( Rat ) 30 min
Silica, amorphous, fumed, crystal-free 3160 mg/kg ( Rat )
Chronic Toxicity
Carcinogenicity This product contains one or more substances which are classified by IARC as carcinogenic to
humans (Group I), potentially carcinogenic to humans (Group 2A) or possibly carcinogenic to
humans (Group 2B).
Chemical Name ACGIH IARC NTP OSHA
Tremolite Group 1 X
Anthophyllite, non- Group 1 Known X
asbestiform
Reproductive Effects This product does not contain any known or suspected reproductive hazards.
Target Organ Effects Central Vascular System (CVS), Eyes, Gastrointestinal tract (GI), Liver, Lungs, Respiratory
system, Skin.
Endocrine Disruptor Information This product does not contain any known or suspected endocrine disruptors.
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).
Contaminated Packaging Dispose of in accordance with local regulations.
This product contains one or more substances that are listed with the State of California as a hazardous waste.
Chemical Name California Hazardous Waste Status
Tremolite Ignitable; Reactive
Talc Ignitable; Reactive
Anthophyllite, non-asbestiform Toxic
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 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 Yes
Chronic Health Hazard Yes
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 contains the following Proposition 65 chemicals:
U.S. State Right-to-Know Regulations
Chemical Name Massachusetts New Jersey Pennsylvania Illinois Rhode Island
Polytetrafluoroethylene X X
Tremolite X X X X
Talc X X X X
Anthophyllite, non- X
asbestiform
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
D2B Toxic materials
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16. OTHER INFORMATION
Preparation Date 21-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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