MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
TUF-GLIDE鈩? PASTE
SECTION I 鈥? PRODUCT INFORMATION
Use: Pipe Thread Sealant
Distributor鈥檚 name: Allied Rubber & Gasket Company
2610 Commerce Way
Vista, Ca 92081
In case of emergency: (800) 424-9300
For information call: (800) 854-1015
Date prepared: 1/23/2007
Product name: Tuf-Glide Paste
HMIS/NFPA Health: 0 Fire: 1 Reactivity: 0 Personal Protection Index: N/A
SECTION II 鈥? INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Chemical Family: Synthetic based lubricating sealant
Hazardous Components: CAS No Wt%
Non-hazardous Blend 9003296/ 68037014 60-100
9002840/ 1332587
12001262/ 14807966
13463677/ 68953582
OSHA PEL Unknown
ACGIH TLV Unknown
Other limits of Exposure STEL: Unknown
SECTION III 鈥? PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Physical State: Semi-solid fibrous (paste) Color: Off-white Odor: Mild
Boiling range/point deg F (deg C): >600 (316) Melting Point: deg F (deg C): None
Flash point (COC) deg F (deg C): >350 (177) Auto ignition temperature deg F (deg C): >500 (260)
Explosive properties: LEL: UN UEL: UN Evaporation Rate (Butyl Acetate): <0.01
Partition Coefficient (Log Pow): Not applicable Vapor pressure (kPa): <0.01
Density (g/cm3): 1.20 Flammability: Not flammable at ambient temperature.
SECTION IV 鈥? CONTINUED
Oxidizing properties: None Water solubility: Not soluble pH: Neutral
Vapor Density: >5 Percent volatiles: Nil OAR Group: Not applicable
SECTION IV 鈥? FIRE & EXPLOSION DATA
Extinguishing Media: Foam, dry powder, halon, carbon dioxide, sand, earth & water mist.
Unsuitable Extinguishing Media: Water jet.
Protective Equipment for Firefighting: Self-contained breathing apparatus.
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SECTION V 鈥? HEALTH HAZARD DATA
Main Hazards 鈥? Health Effects Eyes: May cause irritation. Ingestion: May cause diarrhea.
Skin: Possible rash for persons with hypersensitivity.
Inhalation: Viscous nature may block breathing passage if inhaled.
SECTION VI 鈥? FIRST AID MEASURES
Eyes: Flush with water until all residual material is gone. If irritation persists, seek medical help.
Skin: Wash thoroughly with hand cleanser, followed by soap & water. All contaminated clothing should
be dry cleaned before reuse.
Ingestion: Consult physician.
Inhalation: Clear air passage and seek medical help, if respiratory difficulty continues.
SECTION VII 鈥? ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal Precaution: Wear gloves & protective overalls. Environmental Precautions: Avoid disposal into
drains
Spillage: Scrape up bulk, then pick up residue with diatomaceous earth to avoid a walking hazard
SECTION VIII 鈥? HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling: No special precautions necessary. Storage: Do not store at elevated temperatures
SECTION IX 鈥? EXPOSURE CONTROL/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Respiratory Protection: None needed. Hand Protection: Protective gloves for hypersensitive persons.
Eye Protection: Glasses, if applied to moving parts in motion. Body Protection: Overalls.
SECTION X 鈥? STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stability: Chemically stable under normal conditions.
Conditions to Avoid: Powerful sources of ignition and extreme temperatures.
Materials to Avoid: Strong inorganic & organic acids & oxidizing agents.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Burning generates smoke, airborne soot, hydrocarbons and oxides of
carbon and nitrogen, and halogenated, possibly corrosive gases. Residue mainly comprised of soot & mineral
oxides.
SECTION XI 鈥? TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Acute Toxicity: Not known Irritability-Skin: Very mild Allergens: None known
Skin Sensitization: Not known Sub-acute/Sub chronic Toxicity: Not known
Chronic Toxicity: None known Genotoxicity: None known. Carcinogens: None
NTP: No IARC: No OSHA: No EC Classification (67/548/EEC): No
California Prop 65 Agents: None known. LC-50: >4000 mg/kg (extrapolated from component data)
LD-50: Not applicable
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SECTION XII 鈥? ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Possible Effects: Unlikely to act as marine pollutant.
Behavior: Relatively well behaved. Bioaccumulation potential nil.
Environmental Fate: Highly unlikely to cause notable contamination. Nontoxic to marine or land organisms.
SECTION XIII 鈥? WASTE DISPOSAL
Product Disposal: Do not incinerate. Contact waste disposal company or local authority for advice.
Container Disposal: Pails without liner see 鈥淧roduct Disposal鈥?. Pails with Plastic Liner 鈥? pail can only be
disposed of via standard waste disposal services, recycled or reused. Liner 鈥? see 鈥淧roduct Disposal鈥?.
SECTION XIV 鈥? TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Not classified as hazardous for transport.
D.O.T. : Nonhazardous UN No. : Not applicable Road & Rail Transport (ADR / RID) : Not
applicable Sea Transport (IMO & IMDG) : Not applicable Air Transport (ICAO & IATA) :Not
applicable
SECTION XV 鈥? REGULATORY INFORMATION
Labeling Information: None needed. S. Phrases: None applicable, as known.
R. Phrases: R22 harmful if swallowed. EC Annex 1 Classification: Not applicable
Ozone Depleting Chemicals: N/A SARA 311 / 312: None
TSCA: All components are listed. WHIMS (Canada): Not regulated
Canadian DSL: All components are listed RCRA Hazard Class: Nonhazardous
40 CFR Part 372 (SARA Section 313): Not applicable CERCLA: Nonhazardous
Disclaimer
The information contained herein is accurate and reliable as of the date issued to the best of the manufacturer鈥檚
knowledge. ARGCO doesn鈥檛 warrant or guarantee its accuracy or reliability and shall not be liable for any
loss or damage arising from the use thereof. It is the user鈥檚 responsibility to satisfy itself that the information
offered for its consideration is suitable for its particular use.
END OF MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
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