MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Complies with OSHA Hazard Communication Standard 29CFR 1910.1200
Rev. 01/02/03
TUF-FLUX
ALLIED RUBBER & GASKET CO.
2610 COMMERCE WAY
VISTA, CA 92081 Phone Number 800-854-1015
Infotrac Emergency 1-800-535-5053
1. PRODUCT INGREDIENTS
Weight Permissible Air SARA Title III
Chemical Name Cas Number % Concen(mg/cu.m) Sect.313 Chem.
OSHA ACGIH
Zinc Chloride 7646-85-7 40-50% 1.0 1.0 YES
Ammonium Chloride 12125-2-9 1-10% 10 10 NO
Petrolatum, Tech Grade 8009-03-08 40-50% N/A No Limit
No other hazardous material is present in concentration greater than 1% (0.1% for carcinogens)
The ingredients in this product are listed on the Toxic Substance Control Act (TSCA) Chemical Substance
Inventory.
2. PHYSICAL DATA
Material is Appearance and Odor
PASTE YELLOW/ORANGE ODORLESS PASTE
Melting Point Boiling Point Specific Gravity Vapor Density
145 Deg. F N/A 1.1 N/A
Solubility in Water Vapor Pressure Evaporation Rate PH
INSOLUBLE N/A N/A N/A
3. FIRE AND EXPLOSION DATA
Flash Point Flammable Limits Auto Ignition Temp.
400 Deg. F C.O.C. N/A N/A
Unusual fire and explosion hazards
MAY RELEASE ZINC OXIDE, ZINC CHLORIDE OR AMMOVIA FUMES
DENSE SMOKE MAY BE GENERATED WHILE BURNING.
Fire extinguishing agents recommended
USE CO2 OR DRY CHEMICAL ON SURROUNDING FIRE
Fire extinguishing agents to avoid
WATER MAY BE INEFFECTIVE AND MAY CAUSE FOAMING WHEN SPRAYED ON HOT BURNING LIQUID
Special fire fighting precautions
USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS
0
NFPA RATING 1 0 Health 1, Flammability 0,
Reactivity 0, Special 0
0
4. HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION
CORROSIVE-EYE AND SKIN HAZARD
Primary Routes of Entry
INGESTION X INHALATION ABSORPTION
Carcinogenicity
THIS PRODUCT HAS NOT BEEN LISTED AS A SUSPECT CARCINOGEN BY NTP, IARC OR OSHA
Exposure (symptoms and effects)
INHALATION OF FUMES MAY CAUSE IRRIGATION OR INJURY TO THE RESPIRATORY TRACT.
INGESTION MAY CAUSE INJURY TO THE MOUTH AND DIGESTIVE TRACT.
PROLONGED SKIN CONTACT WILL CAUSE IRRITATION AND INFLAMATION.
EYE CONTACT MAY RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE EYE MEMBRANE.
First Aid Procedures:
INHALATION: MOVE VICTIM TO FRESH AIR. SEEK MEDICAL ASSISTANCE IMMEDIATELY
SKIN CONTACT: WASH AFFECTED AREAS IMMEDIATELY WITH SOAP AND WATER.
SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION IF IRRITATION PRESISTS.
EYE CONTACT: FLUSH EYES WITH WATER FOR 15 MINUTES, CALL A PHYSICIAN.
INGESTION: INGEST LARGE QUANTITIES OF WATER TO DILUTE, DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING.
CALL A PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY.
5. PRECAUTIONS/PROCEDURES
EMPTY CONTAINERS MAY CONTAIN RESIDUAL PRODUCT. USE PRECAUTION WHEN DISCARDING.
Spill or Leak:
AN APPROVED CHEMICAL SEWER OR CONTAINERIZE FOR PROPER DISPOSAL.
Personal Hygiene:
AVOID INHALATION OR INGESTION. PRACTICE GOOD HOUSEKEEPING AND PERSONAL HYGIENE
PROCEDURES.
Engineering Controls:
PROVIDE ADEQUATE MECHANICAL VENTILATION OR LOCAL EXHAUST TO MEET OSHA LIMITS. IT IS
RECOMMENDED THAT A LOCAL EXHAUST BE USED TO REMOVE ZINC FUMES.
Storage:
GENERAL STORAGE PROCEDURES ACCEPTABLE.
Special Precautions, procedures, label instruction:
MATERIAL IS NOT COMPATIBLE WITH STRONG OXIDIZERS.
6. PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
Respiratory Protection:
IF FUMES EXCEED MINIMUM OSHA LIMITS, AN APPROVED RESPIRATOR IS RECOMMENDED.
Eyes and Face:
SAFETY GLASES OR GOGGLES ARE REQUIRED
Other Clothing and Equipment:
GLOVES AND OTHER PROTECTIVE CLOTHING RECOMMENDED TO PREVENT SKIN CONTACT.
7. REACTIVITY DATA
Stability: STABLE Conditions to Avoid: NOT APPLICABLE
Incompatibility: STRONG OXIDIZERS MAY CAUSE VIOLENT REACTION
Hazardous Decomposition Products: ZINC CHLORIDE FUME, HYDROGEN CHLORIDE
8. ENVIRONMENTAL
Waste Disposal Method (DISPOSER MUST COMPLY WITH FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL DISPOSAL OR
DISCHARGE LAWS)
IF HAZARDOUS UNDER 40 CFR 261, SUBPARTS B AND C, MATERIAL MUST BE TREATED OR DISPOSED
IN A FACILITY MEETING THE REQUIREMENTS OF 40 CFR 254 OR 265. IF NON-HAZARDOUS,
MATERIAL SHOULD BE DISPOSED IN A FACILITY MEETING THE REQUIREMENTS OF 40 CFR 257.
RCRA Status of Unused Material: IF DISCARDED IN UNALTERED FORM, MATERIAL SHOULD BE TESTED
TO DETERMINE IF IT MUST BE CLASSIFIED AS A HAZARDOUS WASTE FOR DISPOSAL PURPOSES.
UNDER SPECIFIC CIRCUMSTANCES, APPLICATION CAN BE MADE TO THE EPA ADMINISTRATOR TO
HAVE A PARTICULAR WASTE DESIGNATED NON-HAZARDOUS.
This Material Safety Data Sheet is offered for your information, consideration and investigation.
ARGCO. provides no warranties, either express or implied and assumes no responsibilities for the
accuracy or completeness of the data contained in this document. The data in this Material Safety
Data Sheet relates to this product and does not relate to use in combination with any other
material or in any process.
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